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February - 1 
According to the news agency ANI, a militant’s hideout was neutralized and huge quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from Gursai area in Poonch District on February 1. The recovered ammunition included six under barrel grenade launche
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According to the news agency ANI, a militant’s hideout was neutralized and huge quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from Gursai area in Poonch District on February 1. The recovered ammunition included six under barrel grenade launchers (UBGL), grenades, two batteries, one AK magazine, 45 AK rounds and some accessories of explosive. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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February - 1 
An exchange of gunfire between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants was reported from at Rajasen Cherra in Dhalai District by The Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 magazine containing 15 round
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An exchange of gunfire between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants was reported from at Rajasen Cherra in Dhalai District by The Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 magazine containing 15 rounds from the spot.
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February - 1 
Army detected and defused five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Shikari Top village in Mahore area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a search operation recovered four IEDs, weighing one kg, with detonators in
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Army detected and defused five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Shikari Top village in Mahore area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a search operation recovered four IEDs, weighing one kg, with detonators in metallic cylinders and one IED, weighing 500 grams.
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February - 1 
Indian Air Force (IAF) has now decided to deploy four Garud commandos on each of its helicopters undertaking logistical duties in the ongoing anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Times of India on February 2. IAF
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Indian Air Force (IAF) has now decided to deploy four Garud commandos on each of its helicopters undertaking logistical duties in the ongoing anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Times of India on February 2. IAF is also planning to complain to the Union Home Ministry about the "failure" of the Police forces to "sanitize" the required 1.5-km area around the helipad since helicopters are the most vulnerable while taking off and landing.
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February - 1 
Police in Bargarh District busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) manufacturing unit in Barpali town on February 1, and arrested three persons, identified as Ram Bhagat Suna, Sushil Chhatar and Khageswar Sahu and seized a computer, a colour printe
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Police in Bargarh District busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) manufacturing unit in Barpali town on February 1, and arrested three persons, identified as Ram Bhagat Suna, Sushil Chhatar and Khageswar Sahu and seized a computer, a colour printer and other materials used to print FICN, reports The Times of India. They also seized FICN having a face value of INR 34,300 in INR 500 and INR 100 denominations.
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February - 1 
Security Forces (SF) seized 2 empty rounds and 1 live round of AK-47 from a bag of walnuts during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reported Kashmir Times. The package was sent by a Pakistani trad
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Security Forces (SF) seized 2 empty rounds and 1 live round of AK-47 from a bag of walnuts during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reported Kashmir Times. The package was sent by a Pakistani trader Zaffar to Dewan Trader Poonch based in Poonch District. As reported earlier, seized 15 AK rounds were recovered from a bag of walnut which was to be delivered to the same trader in Poonch District.
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February - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Hurwa forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 1 and recovered the body with arms and ammunition, reports The Telegraph. Around 2.30 pm, District Armed Pol
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Hurwa forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 1 and recovered the body with arms and ammunition, reports The Telegraph. Around 2.30 pm, District Armed Police and the 94th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raided Hurwa forest in Arki Police Station area, based on a tip-off about the presence of around 12 Maoist cadres. Commenting on the incident, Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Tamilvanan said, “The rebel has been identified as 24-year-old Binda Pahan, who was wanted in two cases. As many as 15 rounds of ammunition have also been recovered.” The Maoist was a close aide of notorious ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, adds The Times of India.
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The Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad on February 1 asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Police would take all measures to maintain complete and lasting peace in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. He said that various measures have been taken
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The Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad on February 1 asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Police would take all measures to maintain complete and lasting peace in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. He said that various measures have been taken to strengthen the police-public relations. He further observed, “...we have to work with more consciousness and sincerity to keep the trust of the people they have pinned with the force”
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The Sangai Express reports that after signing the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with the Government of Mizoram for six months, the Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D), on February 1, has said that at least two round of talks will be held
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The Sangai Express reports that after signing the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with the Government of Mizoram for six months, the Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D), on February 1, has said that at least two round of talks will be held with the Government during this six-month period. On January 31, the HPC-D publicity secretary, John F Hmar informed Newmai News Network that both the Hmar outfit and the Mizoram Government had agreed and signed nine-points 'ground rules' for implementation of SoO between the Government of Mizoram and the outfit which initially will be for a period of six months effective from January 31, 2013, and which may be extended by mutual consent. "The two parties also mutually agreed to hold at least two rounds of peace talks for a political solution during 6 months SoO period," John F Hmar disclosed. According to the HPC-D leader, the ground rules for implementation of SoO between the Government of Mizoram and the HPC-D was signed by representatives of the Mizoram Government and the outfit at the State Guest House, Aizawl (Mizoram) after an exchange of views to initiate a peace dialogue in the common interest of finding a permanent political solutions to the Hmar political issues in Mizoram. It can be noted here that since 1986, the Hmars has been demanding for the creation of Hmar Autonomous District (ADC) in Mizoram. In spite of the Peace Accord that was inked between the Government of Mizoram and the Hmar people, there was no concrete solution to address and redress the rights of the Hmar People.
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February - 2 
Agitating Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has warned the State Government of re-launching its suspended public blockade in 'Kuki areas' if the Government fails to hold political dialogue with Kuki militants at the earliest, reports The Times of In
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Agitating Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has warned the State Government of re-launching its suspended public blockade in 'Kuki areas' if the Government fails to hold political dialogue with Kuki militants at the earliest, reports The Times of India on February 3. In pursuit of its demand for creation of a separate Kuki State within Manipur, the committee has been imposing a public blockade in 'Kuki inhabited areas' in the State for several days off and on since November 17, 2012.
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February - 2 
All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) came down heavily on State Chief Secretary Naba Kumar Das for accusing the Bodos in his affidavit submitted to the Gauhati High Court, of instigating the riots in lower Assam Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri
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All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) came down heavily on State Chief Secretary Naba Kumar Das for accusing the Bodos in his affidavit submitted to the Gauhati High Court, of instigating the riots in lower Assam Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri in 2012.
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February - 2 
Bihar Police have changed their operational strategy to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gaya District of Bihar. Now instead of engaging the Maoists in Chakarbanda forest, on the border of Aurangabad and Gaya Districts, and
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Bihar Police have changed their operational strategy to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gaya District of Bihar. Now instead of engaging the Maoists in Chakarbanda forest, on the border of Aurangabad and Gaya Districts, and then retreat to their base, the Police would set up their base at strategic locations to not only encircle the forest but also help in dominating the area. About 10 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed in the area. The change in strategy is attributed to heavy casualties suffered by the Security Forces during the earlier operations.
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February - 2 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, during a search operation, on February 2, reports post.jagran.com. Commenting on the matter, a Police
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, during a search operation, on February 2, reports post.jagran.com. Commenting on the matter, a Police official said "Those arrested have been identified as Madded range ‘committee commander’ Pottam Babu (25), Madded ‘area commander’ Mandra Nagesh (27), Wasam Suresh (27) and Paaret Chandraiya (40)." Pottam Babu and Nagesh were carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 and INR 10,000, respectively, on their head. A number of detonators, cartridges, tiffin bomb, explosives and Maoist literature were also recovered from their possession.
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February - 2 
From now on, road projects, a soft target of Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), will be brought under the surveillance of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Saranda forest (West Singhbhum District) region, The Telegraph on February 3 reported. The deci
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From now on, road projects, a soft target of Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), will be brought under the surveillance of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Saranda forest (West Singhbhum District) region, The Telegraph on February 3 reported. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting between West Singhbhum District Administration and the CRPF brass recently. According to a source, the paramilitary personnel were being roped in to speed up construction of roads, several of which are to be laid deep inside the jungles. For this, a separate unit of the force will be commissioned.
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February - 2 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on February 2 stormed Williamnagar District jail where they shot dead the assistant jailor and injured a warder in East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. “GNLA cadres entered Williamnagar distr
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on February 2 stormed Williamnagar District jail where they shot dead the assistant jailor and injured a warder in East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. “GNLA cadres entered Williamnagar district jail and shot dead assistant jailor Neil Warjri. The warder Sharai Sing Thabah was seriously injured in the jail compound near the gate,” East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay Kumar Mantri said from New Delhi.
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February - 2 
Kanglaonline reports on February 3 that the proscribed United People’s Party Kangleipak (UPPK) has in a press statement announced its new functionaries filling up the post left empty after several leaders deserted the outfit. It has further clarified
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Kanglaonline reports on February 3 that the proscribed United People’s Party Kangleipak (UPPK) has in a press statement announced its new functionaries filling up the post left empty after several leaders deserted the outfit. It has further clarified that the outfit will not enter into any ceasefire or peace talks with the Indian Government. According to the statement, its new functionaries are acting ‘chairman’ Lemba as ‘general secretary’ and ‘home secretary’; Poirei Mangang as ‘deputy finance secretary cum deputy external affairs secretary’, Konthou as ‘defence secretary’, ‘chief of army staff’; Lakpa as ‘deputy organizational secretary’ and ‘Major’ America as ‘information and publicity officer’. UPPK has further asked the deserters to stop at once if the report about their joining hands with the Security Forces is true and if they fail to do so than the UPPK will not be able to pardon them.
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February - 2 
Kanglaonline reports that two militant cadres were killed during an alleged gun fight between two factions of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on February 2 late night around 11 pm at a place in between Leikot and Longkai villages, under Nung
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Kanglaonline reports that two militant cadres were killed during an alleged gun fight between two factions of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on February 2 late night around 11 pm at a place in between Leikot and Longkai villages, under Nungba Police Station, said a source. The gun fight occurred between SK Thadou faction and Robert faction of the UTLA. According to a source, the two killed have been identified as Thangminlun of SK Thadou faction and Lalgou of Robert faction.
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February - 2 
Manipur Police, on February 2, sent additional personnel from its elite force Manipur Police Commando in Manipur’s border town Moreh (Chandel District) at the international border with Myanmar as intelligence inputs warns of clash among the undergrou
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Manipur Police, on February 2, sent additional personnel from its elite force Manipur Police Commando in Manipur’s border town Moreh (Chandel District) at the international border with Myanmar as intelligence inputs warns of clash among the underground groups, reports Nagaland Post. Intelligence inputs indicated that there were high possibilities of clash between cadres of UPPK and other constituents of Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven underground outfits operating in Manipur after the former was ousted from the committee, particularly in Moreh and international border line.
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February - 2 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants have issued extortion demands in Khowai District, reports Tripurainfo on February 3. A letter bearing the letterhead of NLFT reached Training–in-charge of Digvijay Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Chebri t
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants have issued extortion demands in Khowai District, reports Tripurainfo on February 3. A letter bearing the letterhead of NLFT reached Training–in-charge of Digvijay Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Chebri through India Post. The letter says that NLFT has demanded INR 500,000 lakhs from the KVK official failing the insurgent group has threatened to resort to violent measures.
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February - 2 
Police on February 2 recovered four can bombs containing about 15 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a farm house of a local farmer in West Bokaro Police Station of Ramgarh District in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. West Boka
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Police on February 2 recovered four can bombs containing about 15 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a farm house of a local farmer in West Bokaro Police Station of Ramgarh District in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. West Bokaro Officer-in-Charge (OC) Balmeeki Singh said that following a tip-off about movement of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and storage of huge cache of explosives for triggering landmines, Police conducted raids in the farmhouse in the dense forest and recovered the explosives. "The explosives are believed to be stored by the Maoists. A bomb disposal squad had to be called in to defuse the explosive," Singh said, adding that Police also recovered 14 detonators, 11 gelatin sticks, 100 metres of wire, which would have been used to connect the explosives for a high intensity explosion. Police also recovered iron tools that would be used in digging out the land for planting landmines.
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February - 2 
Ramadhar Singh, Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Chapi Panchayat under Sherghati Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar, was released by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in t
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Ramadhar Singh, Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Chapi Panchayat under Sherghati Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar, was released by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the night of February 2, reports The Times of India. The Maoists did not cause any harm to the Sarpanch who remained in captivity for two days. According to sources, the Sarpanch was ‘tried’ in a Jan Adalat (Maoist Kangaroo Court) before being let off.
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February - 2 
Runikhata residents caught one Jaiklong Basumatary alias Biren for demanding money from local people posing as an NDFB cadre and handed him over to the Police in Bongaigaon District. He confessed to making the demands and named two accomplices, who w
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Runikhata residents caught one Jaiklong Basumatary alias Biren for demanding money from local people posing as an NDFB cadre and handed him over to the Police in Bongaigaon District. He confessed to making the demands and named two accomplices, who were later arrested from Bhurdalang.
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February - 2 
SFs arrested a suspected cadre of I.K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) Mithisat Narzary (22), from Aipoali in Bengtol area under Chirang District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Police said he had demanded m
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SFs arrested a suspected cadre of I.K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) Mithisat Narzary (22), from Aipoali in Bengtol area under Chirang District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Police said he had demanded money from a senior officer in the District.
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February - 2 
Six persons were arrested from Abids locality in Hyderabad Urban District in Andhra Pradesh on charge of circulating Fake Euro Notes with a face value of about INR seven million, reports Business Standard reports on February 2. According to prelimina
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Six persons were arrested from Abids locality in Hyderabad Urban District in Andhra Pradesh on charge of circulating Fake Euro Notes with a face value of about INR seven million, reports Business Standard reports on February 2. According to preliminary investigation, one Akram a resident of Mumbai, Maharashtra, had given Fake Euros to one of the accused identified as Subhan.
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February - 2 
Suspected militants abducted a businessman, Raju Saha (30), from Dotma in Kokrajhar District on February 2, reports The Sentinel.
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Suspected militants abducted a businessman, Raju Saha (30), from Dotma in Kokrajhar District on February 2, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 2 
The East Garo Hills District Magistrate has cancelled the bail granted to four Breakaway Faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants including Singbirth N Marak alias Norok alias Tengton for their alleged involvement in the gunning
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The East Garo Hills District Magistrate has cancelled the bail granted to four Breakaway Faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants including Singbirth N Marak alias Norok alias Tengton for their alleged involvement in the gunning down two staff of Willimnagar jail in the February 2 incident, reports The Shillong Times on February 5. Police had also identified ANVC-B ‘militant commander’, Singbirth N. Marak alias Norok as the person who had led the attack adds, The Telegraph. Norok was given bail on January 11 and 22 after he was arrested in connection with the attack on Meghalaya PCC working president Deborah C. Marak last year.
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February - 2 
Two landmines were recovered and later defused in Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District over the weekend, Police said on February 2, reports The Hindu. The recovery of the landmines in Jangalmahal region, once an epicentre of the activities of the
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Two landmines were recovered and later defused in Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District over the weekend, Police said on February 2, reports The Hindu. The recovery of the landmines in Jangalmahal region, once an epicentre of the activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has raised fresh concerns about the activities of the rebels. Based on intelligence inputs, the mines were located with the help of sniffer dogs and defused by a bomb squad. A senior Police officer said that the land mines could have been planted in the area a few months ago.
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February - 3 
A person was caught red handed when he was distributing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in south Dharamtul area of Marigaon District on February 3, reports Business Standard. The arrestee was identified as Dhushmanta Das and FICN with a face value
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A person was caught red handed when he was distributing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in south Dharamtul area of Marigaon District on February 3, reports Business Standard. The arrestee was identified as Dhushmanta Das and FICN with a face value of INR 1,000 were recovered from him.
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February - 3 
According to latest Government report, at least 4834 militants of different outfits across seven states in North Eastern (NE) region were killed in counter-insurgency operations from 2001 to 2012, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. During the
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According to latest Government report, at least 4834 militants of different outfits across seven states in North Eastern (NE) region were killed in counter-insurgency operations from 2001 to 2012, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. During the period, at least 1909 militants were killed in Manipur, while 1777 were killed in Assam, 536 in Nagaland, 307 in Tripura, 105 in Arunachal Pradesh and 9 in Mizoram. According to the Government report, in a single year, highest number of militants were killed in Manipur in 2008.In Manipur, 341 militants were killed in 2008, while 161 were killed in the year 2001, 101 in 2002, 148 in 2003, 127 in 2004, 143 in 2005, 141 in 2006, 218 in 2007, 321 in 2009, 104 in 2010, 30 in 2011 and 74 in the year 2012. In other hand, the year 2001 recorded the highest number of militant fatalities under counter-insurgency operations in Assam. In Assam, a total of 1777 militants were killed during the period, in which, 275 were killed in the year 2002, 281 in 2003, 136 in 2004, 83 in 2005, 43 in 2006, 149 in 2007, 133 in 2008, 196 in 2009, 98 in 2010, 45 in 2011 and 55 in 2012.Most of the militants killed during counter-insurgency operations were from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA),” a top official of the Assam Police said. In Meghalaya, 191 militants were killed during the period, the breakups being - 8 in the year 2001, 17 in 2002, 27 in 2003, 23 in 2004, 26 in 2005, 17 in 2006, 13 in 2007, 12 in 2008, 4 in 2009, 17 in 2010, 8 in 2011 and 19 in 2012.
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February - 3 
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) found that the counterfeit notes circulated by alleged members of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Haroon Naik and Asrar Tailor, have been printed on highly-sophisticated and regular currency-making machines w
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Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) found that the counterfeit notes circulated by alleged members of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Haroon Naik and Asrar Tailor, have been printed on highly-sophisticated and regular currency-making machines which can only be owned by a country and not by ordinary criminals, reports The Hindustan Times. The ATS recovered FICNs worth INR 97,500 from Naik in August 22, 2011 and the ATS took him under custody for his links to the 13/7 Mumbai blasts on February 1, 2012. According to the ATS, the trio used the funds obtained from the circulation of fake currency to support terrorism.
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February - 3 
Assam Rifles (AR) has claimed that 45 cadres of United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) surrendered on February 3, reports The Sangai Express. A press release issued by the PRO of HQs- IG AR (S) said that the final curtain to the long negotiations
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Assam Rifles (AR) has claimed that 45 cadres of United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) surrendered on February 3, reports The Sangai Express. A press release issued by the PRO of HQs- IG AR (S) said that the final curtain to the long negotiations which started in November with UPPK was brought down today when 45 cadres with an array of weapons walked into the fold of peace process initiated by the Assam Rifles. "As a demonstration of the trust and confidence in Assam Rifles, the entire group walked into the fold of peace with strength of 45 cadres, 36 weapons with other war-like stores," said an AR statement adds The Times of India.
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February - 3 
East Garo Hills District administration on February 3 stated that the incident was carried out by Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) and not from the GNLA as thought of earlier. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner,
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East Garo Hills District administration on February 3 stated that the incident was carried out by Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) and not from the GNLA as thought of earlier. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay Kumar Mantri said it has been confirmed that the cadres of the ANVC-B were responsible for the attack, adds The Telegraph. However, State Director General of Police (DGP) Kulbir Krishan said that an investigation has been started and that they cannot confirm whether the attack was carried out by ANVC-B or GNLA, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 3 
Four minor boys were injured, one of them seriously, when an explosive went off in a bonfire they had alighted on January 3 (Feb 3), in village Aragam in Chatti Bandi area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police have registered a case
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Four minor boys were injured, one of them seriously, when an explosive went off in a bonfire they had alighted on January 3 (Feb 3), in village Aragam in Chatti Bandi area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the explosion.
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February - 3 
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant, as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba (30), belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong on February 3, reports The Sangai Express.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant, as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba (30), belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong on February 3, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 3 
In addition, one Muslim driver who was abducted on January 14 had been released.
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In addition, one Muslim driver who was abducted on January 14 had been released.
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February - 3 
Jamaat-e-Islami-Hind has claimed that Bodo leaders have agreed to bring back all the people who were compelled to leave the BTAD by the miscreants, reports The Assam Tribune on February 4.Jamaat-e-Islami Hind said top leaders of Bodoland Territorial
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Jamaat-e-Islami-Hind has claimed that Bodo leaders have agreed to bring back all the people who were compelled to leave the BTAD by the miscreants, reports The Assam Tribune on February 4.Jamaat-e-Islami Hind said top leaders of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) have assured leaders of that all riot victims will be rehabilitated at their native villages in BTAD area.109 persons lost their lives during the Bodo-Muslim clashes in Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri District in 2012.
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February - 3 
Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) demanded that the State Government conduct an independent enquiry into the attack even as ensuring the safety of the tribals serving in Garo Hills. The KSU further demanded the immediate transfer of all the Khasis posted i
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Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) demanded that the State Government conduct an independent enquiry into the attack even as ensuring the safety of the tribals serving in Garo Hills. The KSU further demanded the immediate transfer of all the Khasis posted in Garo Hills.
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February - 3 
NSCN-K has given February 10 as the deadline to the transporters plying along the Imphal-Dimapur route and also along the Imphal-Silchar route to clear their ‘outstanding dues’, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. “It’s constrained to intimate
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NSCN-K has given February 10 as the deadline to the transporters plying along the Imphal-Dimapur route and also along the Imphal-Silchar route to clear their ‘outstanding dues’, reports The Sangai Express on February 4. “It’s constrained to intimate all concerned that transporters plying on both National Highways that is NH2 (Dimapur-Imphal) and NH42 (Silchar-Imphal) are to clear their due payable to our Government, GPRN/NSCN and update outstanding taxes. Backlogs of 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 should be cleared within this time i.e. on or before February 10, 2013. No vehicle should play on both highways until an understanding is reached. Mutual cooperation are timely redressal of grievances affecting all concerned should only help to maintain stability in the area,” G.F.Smith, ‘deputy secretary in charge of revenue, trade and commerce’ of NSCN-K said.
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February - 3 
Operation wing of Assam Police on February 3 arrested four youths, who were on their way to Myanmar to join the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), from the interstate bus terminus (ISBT) in Guwahati under Kamru
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Operation wing of Assam Police on February 3 arrested four youths, who were on their way to Myanmar to join the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), from the interstate bus terminus (ISBT) in Guwahati under Kamrup (Metro) District, reports The Times of India. The arrestees were identified as Uttam Borgayari (23), Minu Basumatary (27), Anima Brahma (19) and Bharati Basumatary (19). All of them hail from Chirang District of Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD).There were three girls out of the four arrested. "The four youngsters were promised a good monthly 'salary' for joining the organisation. They don't know much about the outfit and were lured by the promise of good money. By the time they realized what NDFB is all about, they would have already fallen in the trap," said Guwahati city Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anand Prakash Tiwari.
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February - 3 
Police had arrested another Maoist, identified as Gajibaas Mahali, in the Tamar area of the District late February 3.
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Police had arrested another Maoist, identified as Gajibaas Mahali, in the Tamar area of the District late February 3.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of Karbi militant formation, United Karbi Liberation Army (UKLA) on February 3 from various hideouts in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. According to additional Superintendent of Police
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of Karbi militant formation, United Karbi Liberation Army (UKLA) on February 3 from various hideouts in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. According to additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Bolin Deury and officer in-charge of Bakulia Police Station, Khorgeswar Bordoloi, based on the information, SFs arrested Jiten Phangso from Natun basti. Police said that Jiten believed to be the founder of UKL A is serving in Indian Reserve Battalion. The three has been identified as Bikram Ingti, Pradip Basumetary and Khorsing Terang. Bikram was arrested from Hidipso village while the two were arrested from Clodung locality.
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February - 3 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Odisha's Koraput District, on January 3 ( Feb 3), reports The Times of India. Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, said that the Maoists, belonging to Srikaku
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Odisha's Koraput District, on January 3 ( Feb 3), reports The Times of India. Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, said that the Maoists, belonging to Srikakulam-Koraput Division were arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) in the forests near Murlaput, under Laxmipur Police Station. Two country-made guns, a camera flash, over 100 meters of wire, adopters, gunpowder and some Maoist literature were seized from them. The arrested cadres were identified as Sarbu Muniata, Suna alias Sona Wareta, Lati Hikoka, Jugal Mandingi, Iswar Hikoka, Deudu Hiniaka and Hari Miniaka.
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February - 3 
Suspected militants belonging to the I K Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on February 3 exploded a powerful bomb in the railway tracks at Goabari in Kokrajhar District, reports The Times of India. No casualty
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Suspected militants belonging to the I K Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on February 3 exploded a powerful bomb in the railway tracks at Goabari in Kokrajhar District, reports The Times of India. No casualty was reported. The bomb suspected to have been planted by the NDFB-IKS exploded at 1.10am two minutes after the Howrah-Guwahati down Garibrath Express passed the area between Gossaigaon and Fakiragram, Police said.
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The injured warder of Williamnagar District jail (East Garo Hills District), Sharai Sing Thabah, succumbed to his injuries on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. As reported earlier, suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants attack
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The injured warder of Williamnagar District jail (East Garo Hills District), Sharai Sing Thabah, succumbed to his injuries on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. As reported earlier, suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants attacked the Williamnagar District killing assistant jailor, Neil Warjri on February 2.
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February - 3 
The international and national borders of three north-eastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, which will see elections, will be sealed to check the smuggling of arms, reports The Shillong Times on February 4. The Election Commission has to
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The international and national borders of three north-eastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, which will see elections, will be sealed to check the smuggling of arms, reports The Shillong Times on February 4. The Election Commission has told the authorities to beef up border checks in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland. “The Commission has directed all concerned to take all possible steps to seal the international borders besides deploying additional BSF [Border security Force] and Assam Rifles troopers,” a poll panel official said.
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February - 3 
Two bodies, suspected to be that of a driver and one cleaner, were recovered from Sakhaba village in Kohima District, reports The Sentinel reports on February 4. Suspected militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang factio
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Two bodies, suspected to be that of a driver and one cleaner, were recovered from Sakhaba village in Kohima District, reports The Sentinel reports on February 4. Suspected militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang faction (NSCN-Khaplang) have abducted drivers and cleaners of four trucks of Manipur from near Kohima District recently, on the ground that the owners have not paid the extortion money. It is reported that a tax of INR two million each, is demanded from the owners.
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February - 4 
6 AR, on February 4, arrested one NSCN-KK cadre identified as one Tatar (MP) Kangnyu Konyak in Tizit area of Mon District.
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6 AR, on February 4, arrested one NSCN-KK cadre identified as one Tatar (MP) Kangnyu Konyak in Tizit area of Mon District.
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February - 4 
A constable of a Special Police party was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest area along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh,
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A constable of a Special Police party was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest area along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on February 4, reports The Times of India.
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February - 4 
A policeman was killed and four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after a Police team had a gunfight with the Maoists near Matrukha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih District in the night of February 4, r
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A policeman was killed and four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after a Police team had a gunfight with the Maoists near Matrukha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih District in the night of February 4, reports The Hindu. The Maoists attacked the Police who went to the village in search of an extremist wanted for the November 9, 2012 attack on a Police van that freed some Maoists, Superintendent of Police (SP) A.V. Homkar told reporters here on February 5. Chhotka Marandi, one of the militants who escaped that day, was among the four arrested, he said.
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February - 4 
ANVC-B on February 4 denied any hand in the Willimnagar District jail attack and said its name has been dragged in by some “vested interests”, reports The Telegraph. “We condemn the Willimnagar incident and we deny having a hand in the attack. The AN
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ANVC-B on February 4 denied any hand in the Willimnagar District jail attack and said its name has been dragged in by some “vested interests”, reports The Telegraph. “We condemn the Willimnagar incident and we deny having a hand in the attack. The ANVC (B) is being dragged in because of some vested interests”. Willimnagar is Sohan D Shira’s [Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘Commander-in-chief’] stronghold and our influence in that area is not much. Accusing ANVC (B) seems more like a cover-up statement to target our cadres and to derail the peaceful initiative,” the outfit said in a statement.
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February - 4 
Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in South West Garo Hills launched an operation and arrested a GNLA militant, identified as Chengbath Momin, from Mahendraganj on January 4 (Feb 4). He also admitted to his involvement in the kidnapping of a coal b
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Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in South West Garo Hills launched an operation and arrested a GNLA militant, identified as Chengbath Momin, from Mahendraganj on January 4 (Feb 4). He also admitted to his involvement in the kidnapping of a coal baron of Gasuapara and collection of Rs 500,000 as ransom.
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February - 4 
Central Government has prohibited all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 to 23), reports Nagaland Post. This was discus
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Central Government has prohibited all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 to 23), reports Nagaland Post. This was discussed at separate closed-door meetings of the three NSCN groups- Khole-Kitovi faction of GPRN/NSCN (NSCN-KK), Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN/GPRN (NSCN-IM) and NSCN/GPRN (NSCN-K) with the Central Government, represented by chairman Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG)/Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) Major General (retired), N.George in the Police Complex Chumukedima in Dimapur District on February 4. While the NSCN-KK was reported to have expressed willingness to comply, the NSCN-K agreed with a rider “if necessary”; while the NSCN-IM expressed reservations about the instruction.
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February - 4 
CPI-Maoist is trying to strengthen its frontal organizations - Krantikari Kisan Sangh (KKS) and Nari Mukti Sangathan (NMS) - and bring more people close to the Maoist ideology in Tamar and Bundu areas of Ranchi District. The revelation was made by Ma
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CPI-Maoist is trying to strengthen its frontal organizations - Krantikari Kisan Sangh (KKS) and Nari Mukti Sangathan (NMS) - and bring more people close to the Maoist ideology in Tamar and Bundu areas of Ranchi District. The revelation was made by Maoist leader Budhram Munda who was arrested in Bundu on February 4.
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February - 4 
Deo Kumar Singh alias Arvindji, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee member and mastermind of Latehar encounter of January 7, is being considered for a promotion to the politbureau in the Maoist outfit, reports The Times
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Deo Kumar Singh alias Arvindji, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee member and mastermind of Latehar encounter of January 7, is being considered for a promotion to the politbureau in the Maoist outfit, reports The Times of India, on February 5. Arvindji, who is also the chief of the Maoists operations in Jharkhand, has reportedly caught the fancy of his seniors for his abilities to inflict maximum injuries on the anti-Maoist forces. Sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the intelligence agencies recently picked up chatter between Maoist leaders deliberating over pushing Arvindji up the party hierarchy and including him in its politbureau. The Maoist politbureau, which is reduced to a six-member body in the wake of killings and arrests of several leaders, is to be reconstituted at the party Congress that has been due for almost a year now. Arvindji hails from Bihar's Jehanabad District and was reportedly close to Maoist leader Kishenji, who was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in November, 2011. Sources said Arvindji has a post-graduate degree from Patna University in the 1980s and has a well settled family — he has two sons, one of them an IITian, and a daughter. His wife was nabbed by the Bihar Police in Jehanabad in 2012.
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Kanglaonline reports on February 5 that the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres who were `rescued` by a team of Thoubal commando team on February 3 had come from a camp which the outfit shares with the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (
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Kanglaonline reports on February 5 that the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres who were `rescued` by a team of Thoubal commando team on February 3 had come from a camp which the outfit shares with the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) and the Katampur Liberation Organisation, KLO of Assam at Leipok of Tamu Sub-division of Myanmar, informed a reliable source. In all 45 cadres of the UPPK including newly announced functionaries and women cadres were rescued by the team from Moreh during an operation which lasted for about a day starting from the early morning of February 3 and concluding the next day at 3 am. Sources said that there was a woman cadre of the KLO identified as one Sapana Jughy Koch amongst the total four women cadres. All the 45 cadres are now at the 27 Assam Rifles camp at the Old Airport, Kakching Lamkhai, the source added. Meanwhile, after the ‘rescue’ of the UPPK cadres, the process to release some 20 members of the outfit is said to have being started. According to information available with Imphal Free Press, there are around 20 cadres of the outfit including its ‘secretary general’ Nithoujam Shanti alias Chinglemba Mangang presently lodged at Sajiwa Central Jail. There are two cases registered against general secretary Ningthoujam Shanti alias Chinglemba Mangang by National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s Imphal and Guwahati offices. Besides these two cases, there are other 25 pending cases registered against him at various Police station of the State. However, out of his 25 cases, bail has been granted to him from 15 cases by the concerned courts and the other 10 cases are still in process. Besides him, other cadres of the party who are presently lodged at Sajiwa Central Jail are also said to have approached their concerned courts pleading for their release on bail. The Sangai Express reports that the next round of talk to discuss the demand raised for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur, outside the State Government and pending a settlement to the Indo-Naga talk has been scheduled on February 12 at Senapati District headquarters. This will be the 5th round of talk on the demand for the Alternative Arrangement. The date was fixed during a meeting between Union Home Minister Shushil Kumar Shinde, Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam at Delhi on February 5. Significantly the February 12 date was set after the United Naga Council (UNC) had served an ultimatum to the Prime Minister that the next round of tripartite talk should be held on or before February 17.
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February - 4 
Naga National Council (NNC) said it “totally oppose and reject” what it termed as the “imposition of Indian elections” in the State. In a release, NNC information and publicity wing reminded that the council has condemned the imposition of polls in t
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Naga National Council (NNC) said it “totally oppose and reject” what it termed as the “imposition of Indian elections” in the State. In a release, NNC information and publicity wing reminded that the council has condemned the imposition of polls in the State since the first general election in 1952 and the subsequent one in 1957. Stating that the problem in Nagaland was of a “political” nature since 1947 till date, NNC said it had international ramifications as western Nagaland was “being occupied by India” and the eastern side has been administered by the Nagas themselves till date.
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February - 4 
NSCN-KK has cautioned it regional authorities against “using and tarnishing” the image of the organization during state assembly elections in their respective regions. NSCN-KK, ‘Kilo kilonser’ (Home Minister) Hothrong Yimchunger has also urged the re
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NSCN-KK has cautioned it regional authorities against “using and tarnishing” the image of the organization during state assembly elections in their respective regions. NSCN-KK, ‘Kilo kilonser’ (Home Minister) Hothrong Yimchunger has also urged the regional authorities to pay more attention to defending political right of the Naga. Yimchunger’s appeal followed a meeting of all regional authorities at NSCN-KK designated camp on January 30 where the participants discussed “broader political and social responsibilities as Naga national workers.”
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs), on February 4, arrested a Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL-MDF) cadre identified as Laishram Achou Singh from Changamdabi in Imphal East District, said a Police release. On verification, he stated
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Security Forces (SFs), on February 4, arrested a Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup (KYKL-MDF) cadre identified as Laishram Achou Singh from Changamdabi in Imphal East District, said a Police release. On verification, he stated that he joined KYKL organization in the month of December 2012 through one James and he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, govt. officials etc. and transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another, the release said.
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February - 4 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a special Police officer (SPO), identified as Vinod Munda, at Siridih village in Rahe block of Ranchi District in Jharkhand on February 4, reports The Times of India. The bod
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a special Police officer (SPO), identified as Vinod Munda, at Siridih village in Rahe block of Ranchi District in Jharkhand on February 4, reports The Times of India. The body was recovered from behind a primary school in the village where another SPO, Rajendra Singh Munda, was shot at during a social gathering in the same evening. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saket Kumar Singh on February 5 said, "The modus operandi is a little different from the Maoists'. Both the victims are SPOs and thus it is likely that the Maoists have carried out the incident," said the SSP. Police suspect that ‘area commander’ of the Gautam Dhara Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist Ram Mohan has carried out the killing. "Ram Mohan was seen sitting with his aides at the Tusu festival on Monday [February 4] and he opened fire on these persons," said the Police officer. Ram Mohan is an aide of South Chhotanagpur ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan.
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February - 4 
The Committee of Secretaries (CoS) rejected a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) plan to revive the proposal of deploying Rashtriya Rifles (RR) for static duties in Left Wing Extremism (LWE-infested areas, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 5. The
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The Committee of Secretaries (CoS) rejected a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) plan to revive the proposal of deploying Rashtriya Rifles (RR) for static duties in Left Wing Extremism (LWE-infested areas, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 5. The step comes in the wake of the disastrous encounter in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 7 with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) opposed to the involvement of the Army against LWEs in heart of the country.
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February - 4 
The State Police on February 4 solved nearly 13 years old case, in which seven persons including four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were massacred by Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants, when they arrested one Over Ground Worker (OWG) and thr
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The State Police on February 4 solved nearly 13 years old case, in which seven persons including four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were massacred by Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants, when they arrested one Over Ground Worker (OWG) and three militants of the HM outfit at village Chakka Galiote under the jurisdiction of Panchairi Police Station in Udhampur District, reports Daily Excelsior. Additional Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Benam Tosh said that a total of 12 militants and an OGW were involved in the massacre, eight of which have already died different deaths and remaining one is at large. The three militants arrested have been identified as Farooq Ahmad alias Nasir, son of Abdul Rehman Beig, resident of Salbala Gool area in Ramban District, Manzoor Ahmad alias Furqan, son of Ghulam Mohammad Nayak resident of village Dalwa of Ramban District and Abdul Latif alias Fayaz, son of Ghulam Nabi Sohil resident of Chhachhwa area in the same district. The OGW has been identified as Mohammad Din, son of Fazal Din Mir, resident of Sedua Tangar, Ramban District.
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February - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sishu Mallick, and a close associate of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, surrendered before the Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), JN Pankaj, at Phulbani, on
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sishu Mallick, and a close associate of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, surrendered before the Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), JN Pankaj, at Phulbani, on February 5, reports The Times of India. The Maoist joined the outfit four years ago and was treating cadres suffering from different diseases. He was also acting as the link between Panda and Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) chief Nachika Linga. He was trained in a camp at Badabanga forest along Ganjam-Kandhamal border. Police, however, said he is not involved in any Maoist-related violence.
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February - 5 
A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre identified as Pouthailung Gonmei (22), son of Dimdailung was slain in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Tamenglong (District) headquarters on February 5, report
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A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre identified as Pouthailung Gonmei (22), son of Dimdailung was slain in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Tamenglong (District) headquarters on February 5, reports The Sangai Express. Police source said an encounter took place between suspected NSCN-K militants and a combined team of 5 AR and 13 AR personnel at Tamenglong Ward No 3 around 11.30 am. The incident occurred when the AR team launched an operation while the NSCN-K militants were reportedly serving extortion notes in and around the area. Gonmei was killed on the spot while the others made an escape. Two .9mm pistols and an extortion note were recovered from the spot. Based on recovery of blood stains, Police suspected injury inflicted to at least one of the fleeing militants.
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According to The Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has declared that it will continue with the tactic of planting bombs in the bodies of killed Security Force (SF) personnel like they did in Latehar in Jharkhand recentl
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According to The Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has declared that it will continue with the tactic of planting bombs in the bodies of killed Security Force (SF) personnel like they did in Latehar in Jharkhand recently. In a written statement dated January 16 on behalf of the Bihar-Jharkhand-North Chhattisgarh Special Area Military Commission of the PLGA, CPI-Maoist spokesperson Toofan said that since the attacks by SFs on Maoists did not follow any "rules of war", they would also go beyond the rules.
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February - 5 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) leader, Rimpu Marak said that the cancellation of bails of ANVC-B cadres seems to be politically motivated to make the cadres into forced fugitives. As reported earlier, The East Garo Hil
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) leader, Rimpu Marak said that the cancellation of bails of ANVC-B cadres seems to be politically motivated to make the cadres into forced fugitives. As reported earlier, The East Garo Hills District magistrate had cancelled the bail granted to four ANVC-B cadres including Singbirth N Marak alias Norok/Tengton for their alleged involvement in the gunning down two staff of Willimnagar jail even though outfit has denied its hand in the February 2 incident.
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February - 5 
BSF troops arrested one illegal Bangladeshi immigrant identified as Md Rafiq (35), from Latangtilla in Jaintia Hills District. The BSF recovered INR 952 and two mobile phones with one Bangladeshi SIM from his possession.
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BSF troops arrested one illegal Bangladeshi immigrant identified as Md Rafiq (35), from Latangtilla in Jaintia Hills District. The BSF recovered INR 952 and two mobile phones with one Bangladeshi SIM from his possession.
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February - 5 
Commandos of Thoubal District Police, on February 5, arrested two ‘lance corporals’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during search operations in different areas in Thoubal District, said a Police release. According to the release, the arrested pers
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Commandos of Thoubal District Police, on February 5, arrested two ‘lance corporals’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during search operations in different areas in Thoubal District, said a Police release. According to the release, the arrested persons have been identified as Wahengbam James Singh alias Sanju and Mutum Angou Meitei alias Abinash. Wahengbam James Singh was arrested from Wabagai Lamkhai at about 3:30 pm and Mutum Angou Meitei was arrested from Yairipok Bazar at about 4:00 pm, the release added.
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February - 5 
In a bid to speed up road construction in areas affected by Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence, the Government has decided to fund dirt roads — and not just blacktop or metalled roads — under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Sinc
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In a bid to speed up road construction in areas affected by Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence, the Government has decided to fund dirt roads — and not just blacktop or metalled roads — under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Since it’s harder to bury explosive devices under blacktop roads, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) prevent their construction. “But they are not against katcha sadak [unmetalled road],” points out Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh. “PMGSY is meant to ensure connectivity to every village. If we cannot build blacktop roads, at least let us provide connectivity by way of non-blacktop roads.” The scheme will now be split into two phases for the 82 Districts affected by LWE violence. The first stage will include levelling, construction of the gravel base and slope stabilisation.
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February - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that there was an exchange of fire between 6 Assam Rifles and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres near Lapa village under Tizit sub division in Mon District at around 5 am on February 5. One NDFB cadre was arrest
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Nagaland Post reports that there was an exchange of fire between 6 Assam Rifles and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres near Lapa village under Tizit sub division in Mon District at around 5 am on February 5. One NDFB cadre was arrested after the exchange of fire and explosives and one nozzle (muzzle) loading gun was seized.
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February - 5 
November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has been shifted to the bomb- and bullet-proof yard which was built to protect the now hanged 26/11 attack’s pe
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November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has been shifted to the bomb- and bullet-proof yard which was built to protect the now hanged 26/11 attack’s perpetrator Ajmal Kasab, reports The Asian Age. According to highly-placed sources, Jundal was escorted from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail to Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail in a secret operation on February 5. Inspector General (Prisons) Vinod Lokhande said, “Jundal was moved to Arthur Road Jail on Tuesday evening. We have put in place security arrangements almost equivalent to what Kasab had been given.”
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February - 5 
Palamu District Police are planning to further neutralize Maoist splinter groups operative in the District. Police are planning to seek co-operation from villagers to resist the four active outfits - Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Peoples' Liberat
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Palamu District Police are planning to further neutralize Maoist splinter groups operative in the District. Police are planning to seek co-operation from villagers to resist the four active outfits - Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) and Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), said A T Mathew, SP Palamu, without delving much into details of the new strategy.
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February - 5 
Personnel of 17 and 19 Assam Rifles seized huge consignment of highly sophisticated weapons, made in Germany and Austria, from the possession of a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre after a joint operation co
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Personnel of 17 and 19 Assam Rifles seized huge consignment of highly sophisticated weapons, made in Germany and Austria, from the possession of a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre after a joint operation conducted in the early hours of February 5 in Kohima District. The operation was conducted based on reliable information regarding the illegal shipment of arms and ammunition from Ukhrul (Manipur) to NSCN-IM Head Quarter at Hebron, Dimapur in a Bolero (NL 07 C 5420). Recovered consignment included two AK 56 Rifles, three GSG-5 Rifles, one GSG-5 carbine and five .9mm Glock pistols along with 24 rounds of ammunition and INR 10,170 in cash. On questioning the cadre revealed that those seized weapons were a part of a larger consignment of highly sophisticated weapons procured recently by the group from foreign countries and was headed for Hebron
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February - 5 
Police and District administrations across the State have started taking measures to prevent armed violence during the assembly polls, according to February 5 report. So far, 1006 licensed arms have been deposited and seized and around 345 persons ha
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Police and District administrations across the State have started taking measures to prevent armed violence during the assembly polls, according to February 5 report. So far, 1006 licensed arms have been deposited and seized and around 345 persons have been bounded under 107/116 CRPC from across the State as part of preventive action. Police sources informed Nagaland Post that 17 unlicensed arms were also seized and were deposited in the Police station. The arms were deposited and seized from the date of the announcement of State general election 2013 till February 4 evening.
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February - 5 
Police exchanged fire with eight-member GNLA group lead by Williamnagar ‘deputy area commander‘, Marcuish had taken shelter inside a forest at Songsak Rongdol village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Police exchanged fire with eight-member GNLA group lead by Williamnagar ‘deputy area commander‘, Marcuish had taken shelter inside a forest at Songsak Rongdol village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) had an encounter with members of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, after the extremists opened fire on the escort vehicle of Latehar SP Kranti Kant on February 5. Kranti Kant was returning to
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Security Forces (SFs) had an encounter with members of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, after the extremists opened fire on the escort vehicle of Latehar SP Kranti Kant on February 5. Kranti Kant was returning to the District headquarter after an operation at Herhanj in Balumath when the escort party spotted TPC activists. The rebels opened fire on the escort vehicle and fled into the jungles near Barirampur. However, there was no casualty or injury in the encounter.
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February - 5 
SFs, on February 5, arrested a United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Salam Nanao alias Sanatomba from Irilbung Forest Office in Imphal East District. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF organization in the month of Dece
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SFs, on February 5, arrested a United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Salam Nanao alias Sanatomba from Irilbung Forest Office in Imphal East District. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF organization in the month of December 2008 through one Boby Singh of Bishnupur and he was trained at Leichik in Myanmar in the month of January 2009 for three months as 35 batch of UNLF organization and he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, businessmen, shopkeepers etc.
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February - 5 
Sympathy for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) philosophy with a likelihood to indulge in various violent activities is not sufficient ground to conclude that the accused are presently active members of the Maoist organisation, the Bombay
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Sympathy for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) philosophy with a likelihood to indulge in various violent activities is not sufficient ground to conclude that the accused are presently active members of the Maoist organisation, the Bombay High Court held while granting bail to four youths held from Pune in Maharashtra allegedly for their Maoist links, reports The Indian Express. High Court judge Abhay Thipse passed the order on January 31 stating that "suspects could be sympathisers of Maoist philosophy but none can be said to be active members of banned CPI (Maoist)". The suspects include Siddhartha Bhosale of Kondhwa, an economics student at Fergusson College, Deepak Dhengale, a poet-singer of Pune-based cultural group Kabir Kala Manch (KKM), and two girls, Mayuri of Nagpur and Anuradha Sonule of Chandrapur.
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February - 5 
The crime branch of Guwahati city police and State police carried out a joint operation last night & arrested eight members of a criminal gang suspected to be behind the abduction of businessman Rajib Sharma at Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Telegraph
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The crime branch of Guwahati city police and State police carried out a joint operation last night & arrested eight members of a criminal gang suspected to be behind the abduction of businessman Rajib Sharma at Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Telegraph. Sharma is yet to be freed. SFs seized two .9mm pistols and five rounds of ammunitions from the arrested persons. According to the Police, the arrested criminals were part of the gang, which abducted a Guwahati city based businessman, Rajib Sharma when he had gone to Byrnihat in Meghalaya on February 1. Later, the family of the businessman received a call on January 3 by suspected National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) militants asking for a ransom of INR 10 million for the trader’s release. Sources in the crime branch said of the eight arrested so far, Madhu Boro is suspected to be an NDFB member. The other arrested persons have been identified as Sobiram Basumatary and his wife Mahima Rabha Sachi, Rajkumar, Shiman Basumatary, Raju Boro, Rahul Basumatary and Pranjoy Mushahary.
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February - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 5 arrested an alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, identified as Aftab Alam alias Farooq, who is reportedly an IED expert, reported The Indian Express. According to NIA, Farooq was recruited by
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 5 arrested an alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, identified as Aftab Alam alias Farooq, who is reportedly an IED expert, reported The Indian Express. According to NIA, Farooq was recruited by co-founder of IM and its ‘India chief’ Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmed Zarar Siddibappa alias Imran in 2009, after the two met at a madrasa in Patna District of Bihar. A resident of Purnea District (Bihar), Farooq later moved to another district in the State, Darbhanga. The NIA sought his remand for 10 days. Meanwhile, the NIA has claimed to have learned through the investigations that the executioners of July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts and the August 1, 2012, Pune (Maharashtra) explosions had stayed in a small village in Bihar's Darbhanga District for a year prior to the incident, reports The Times of India. NIA further claimed that the group assembled bombs and exploded them on an experimental basis in a mango orchard.
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February - 5 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cleared the proposal to provide an Mi-17 helicopter to Andhra Pradesh's anti-Naxal force Greyhounds, reports The Indian Express. MHA has also sought the clearance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to allow G
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cleared the proposal to provide an Mi-17 helicopter to Andhra Pradesh's anti-Naxal force Greyhounds, reports The Indian Express. MHA has also sought the clearance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to allow Greyhounds to use the helicopter in Naxal-affected areas. The Mi-17 helicopter has been provided by MHA from the existing fleet of Border Security Force (BSF).
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February - 5 
Two garment traders, identified as Irshad Ahmed Bani and Faiyyaz Butt, were detained from a house near Neelam Talkies under Kotwali Police Station in Munger District on February 5, for alleged terror links, reports Business Standard. The Deputy Inspe
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Two garment traders, identified as Irshad Ahmed Bani and Faiyyaz Butt, were detained from a house near Neelam Talkies under Kotwali Police Station in Munger District on February 5, for alleged terror links, reports Business Standard. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munger Range, Anil Kishore Yadav said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police had earlier tipped off the local Police that the traders had the name of a Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militant Faiyyaz Saphab listed in their phone books. Yadav further said that Saphab had visited the District in the guise of a garment trader to supply Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and foreign arms after routing them through Bangladesh. Bani and Butt, residents of village Astkam in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir admitted they knew the terrorist but denied that they were part of his terror network. The arrestees were subsequently released.
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February - 5 
Unidentified persons abducted the driver and the handyman of a Tata truck from along the National Highway 2 in the evening of February 5, reports Kanglaonline. The truck involved in the transportation of sugar for the Food Corporation of India (FCI)
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Unidentified persons abducted the driver and the handyman of a Tata truck from along the National Highway 2 in the evening of February 5, reports Kanglaonline. The truck involved in the transportation of sugar for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) was waylaid and the driver and handyman abducted from a place about 2 kms south of the Saparmeina Police Station in Senapati District. While the identities of the driver and the handyman are yet to be established, the Police have picked up the truck which was abandoned.
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February - 5 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has expressed its anger over the killing of one of its cadres identified as one Corporal Khan alias Poukhanlung by Assam Rifles in Tamenglong on February 5. It was reported earlier that Poukhanlung was a suspected NSCN-
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has expressed its anger over the killing of one of its cadres identified as one Corporal Khan alias Poukhanlung by Assam Rifles in Tamenglong on February 5. It was reported earlier that Poukhanlung was a suspected NSCN-K.
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February - 6 
A combined team of Imphal East commandos and 16 Assam Rifles arrested one cadre of KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Salam Jiten Meitei alias Temba alias Lemba alias Hinganba from Nongada Thongkhong near Wa
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A combined team of Imphal East commandos and 16 Assam Rifles arrested one cadre of KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Salam Jiten Meitei alias Temba alias Lemba alias Hinganba from Nongada Thongkhong near Waiting Shed on February 6 around 5.10 pm. Two mobile phones and three SIM cards were recovered from his possession. He joined the outfit in November 2012 through one Manja of Khurai and presently working under the command of ‘finance secretary’ Rocky of the outfit. He was also said to be involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, businessmen, etc.
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February - 6 
A fierce gunbattle broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Bolchugre village in Songsak under East Garo Hills District on February 6, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Eas
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A fierce gunbattle broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Bolchugre village in Songsak under East Garo Hills District on February 6, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), East Garo Hills, JFK Marak said that the gunfight erupted after the sentry of the GNLA militants, who were camping in a house, first spotted the Police team and fired upon the special squad of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) commandos. This forced the security personnel to retaliate. However, the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the thick forest and there was no report of any casualty.
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February - 6 
A meeting of civil society organisations convened by Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZRO) at Aizawl in Aizawl District in Mizoram on February 6 resolved to support the demand for creation of a Kuki State, reports The Telegraph. Leaders of Mizoram Stu
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A meeting of civil society organisations convened by Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZRO) at Aizawl in Aizawl District in Mizoram on February 6 resolved to support the demand for creation of a Kuki State, reports The Telegraph. Leaders of Mizoram Students Union (MSU), Mizoram Chiefs’ Council, former Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders, Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) and other civil groups attended the meeting. KSDC is agitating for a separate Kuki State incorporating Kuki inhabited areas of Manipur. Apart from resolving to support the Kuki state demand, participants resolved to appraise the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) about the alleged atrocities by Nationalist Socialist council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN IM) and Meitei militants on Kuki people. The participants also resolved to put pressure on the Centre and the Manipur government for a political solution to the Kuki problem before any political settlement with the NSCN-IM.
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February - 6 
Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Berry, on February 6, sentenced Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to 10-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) and
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Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Berry, on February 6, sentenced Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to 10-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) and a fine of INR 10,000 in a case pertaining to recovery of explosives, reports The Times of India. Rajoana was caught with explosives on December 22, 1995, in Rajpura of Patiala District in Punjab, and was subsequently booked under the explosive substances Act. It is worth mentioning here that the Union government had stayed the hanging of Rajoana in 2012 following a wave of protests in Punjab.
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February - 6 
Bijoy Kumar Hrankhwal ‘chief’ of former militant outfit, Tripura National Volunteer (TNV) will contest from Ambassa constituency in Dhalai District.
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Bijoy Kumar Hrankhwal ‘chief’ of former militant outfit, Tripura National Volunteer (TNV) will contest from Ambassa constituency in Dhalai District.
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February - 6 
BSF troops of Baghmara arrested two Bangladeshi illegal immigrants. The arrested persons were identified as Prabash Marak (37) and Samul Marak (45). The immigrants revealed that they intended to go to Nangalbibra coal mines area to work as labourers.
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BSF troops of Baghmara arrested two Bangladeshi illegal immigrants. The arrested persons were identified as Prabash Marak (37) and Samul Marak (45). The immigrants revealed that they intended to go to Nangalbibra coal mines area to work as labourers.
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February - 6 
Forty-seven more members of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha surrendered before the Police on February 6, reports
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Forty-seven more members of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha surrendered before the Police on February 6, reports The Hindu. The activists were from remote Hurlikota and Laumala villages in Narayanpatna Police Station limits. The 47 CMAS members reached Narayanpatna Police Station and pledged that they would no more get involved in violent activities of the CMAS and Maoists. They expressed their desire to lead a normal life. Police officials promised to make all possible efforts so that developmental schemes of government could be availed by them and their families. It may be noted that due to pressure of CMAS leadership most activists did not avail benefits of developmental schemes of the Government for the poor. Exodus of CMAS members continued since January. Sixty-eight CMAS activists from Upper Renga and Bhaliaput villages in Narayanpatna Police Station limits surrendered on January 13. On January 12, fifteen CMAS activists of Bhaliaput village surrendered before the Police. Thirty-eight other CMAS members from Bhaliaput village surrendered on January 11.
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February - 6 
Imphal West Police commando personnel arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants identified as Keisham Meghanath and Thokchom Konan alias Mocha along with INR 30, 000 near the gate of Langol View Clinic.
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Imphal West Police commando personnel arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants identified as Keisham Meghanath and Thokchom Konan alias Mocha along with INR 30, 000 near the gate of Langol View Clinic.
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February - 6 
Kanglaonline reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb was found planted by unidentified persons on February 6 at around 6:20 am near Lilong Bridge (towards Chajing turning point) under Singjamei Police station in Thoubal District. Polic
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Kanglaonline reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb was found planted by unidentified persons on February 6 at around 6:20 am near Lilong Bridge (towards Chajing turning point) under Singjamei Police station in Thoubal District. Police bomb experts retrieved the bomb and exploded it safely at a nearby place.
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February - 6 
Maoists set on fire four vehicles, used in road construction work, in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on February 6, reports The Daily Bhaskar. A senior official said "A group of Naxals [Left-wing Extremists (LWEs)] torched four vehicles of a pri
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Maoists set on fire four vehicles, used in road construction work, in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on February 6, reports The Daily Bhaskar. A senior official said "A group of Naxals [Left-wing Extremists (LWEs)] torched four vehicles of a private company engaged in construction of Dantewada-Katekalyan Road near Pandum village."
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February - 6 
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammed Sagar said that the State Government was actively considering recommendations proposed by different quarters in the Panchayati Raj Act (PRA). The minister observed, “We have to ensure th
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Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammed Sagar said that the State Government was actively considering recommendations proposed by different quarters in the Panchayati Raj Act (PRA). The minister observed, “We have to ensure the participatory participation of the people in day to day governance and in this regard the necessary empowerment of different Panchayats has already been ensured.”
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February - 6 
Nagaland Post reports that in a joint operation, troops of 29 Assam Rifles along with Special Branch Dimapur arrested one person identified as Rengchoidoi Thanglem (44) along with five pistols and ten magazines from Blue hill bus station-Eros Line ar
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Nagaland Post reports that in a joint operation, troops of 29 Assam Rifles along with Special Branch Dimapur arrested one person identified as Rengchoidoi Thanglem (44) along with five pistols and ten magazines from Blue hill bus station-Eros Line area, Dimapur District on February 6. According to Deputy Superintendant of Police (DSP) Special Branch, Israel Xuivi, the joint team on receiving specific inputs arrested Thanglem and seized-- five 7.65mm pistol “US made” and 10 empty magazines. A blank cheque, ATM card, mobile phones and cash of INR 1710 was recovered from the accused. He said the arms were delivered to Thanglem by some unidentified person(s), who came in an unregistered Maruti van and sped away after delivering. Israel said, Thanglem paid INR 1,75,000 for the five fire arms. He suspected that the fire arms were meant to be used during the State assembly elections.
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February - 6 
One person, identified as Salil Ansari resident of Nijamnagar locality in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, was arrested in area under the limits of Bowbazar Police Station of Kolkata District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 498,00
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One person, identified as Salil Ansari resident of Nijamnagar locality in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, was arrested in area under the limits of Bowbazar Police Station of Kolkata District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 498,000 on February 6, reports The Times of India.
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February - 6 
Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in a letter through regular post, on February 6, threatened to carry out militant attacks in the city of Ahmadabad of Gujarat in western India, reports Zee News. A senior Police officer, quoting f
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Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in a letter through regular post, on February 6, threatened to carry out militant attacks in the city of Ahmadabad of Gujarat in western India, reports Zee News. A senior Police officer, quoting from the letter said, "Ahmadabad be ready for face the real terror...” and it read further “...terror will strike at four other places in the city.” Following the threats, security has been beefed up at the airport and other places of importance.
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February - 6 
Rejecting Chief Minister Okram Ibobi’s contention that the United Naga Council (UNC)’s demand for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur, outside the State Government and pending a final settlement to the Naga political dialogue is not a
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Rejecting Chief Minister Okram Ibobi’s contention that the United Naga Council (UNC)’s demand for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur, outside the State Government and pending a final settlement to the Naga political dialogue is not acceptable, the UNC said the Alternative Arrangement demand is raised only to the Centre. During a media conference held on February 6, the Chief Minister had stated that the Alternative Arrangement demand is unacceptable while adding that his Government would transfer powers to the local bodies in the hills by amending and enforcing the Autonomous District Council Act and Village Authority Act.
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February - 6 
SFs, on February 6, recovered four AK–56 Assault Rifles and four AK–56 magazines from Damsodiang Phai, Daiphai, under Maibong Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. The hidden cache of arms is believed to have been left by the D
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SFs, on February 6, recovered four AK–56 Assault Rifles and four AK–56 magazines from Damsodiang Phai, Daiphai, under Maibong Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. The hidden cache of arms is believed to have been left by the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) group during the period of ceasefire agreement. It is also believed that the newly formed Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA) group has been trying to trace and recover the said weapons for their subversive activities.
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February - 6 
State Government has received feelers from a Military Defence Force faction of KYKL desiring to return to the mainstream, said the State Chief Minister (CM) Okram Ibobi Singh during a meeting with media persons on February 6. He said, following the ‘
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State Government has received feelers from a Military Defence Force faction of KYKL desiring to return to the mainstream, said the State Chief Minister (CM) Okram Ibobi Singh during a meeting with media persons on February 6. He said, following the ‘rescue’ of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres from Moreh town (Chandel District) on February 3 by a Thoubal commando team led by Inspector M Sudhir, the KYKL-MDF led by one Thouba has sent feelers desiring return to the mainstream. The approach is yet to be deemed official, he added. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh also hinted at entering into peace talks with the UPPK, which recently ‘turned in’ to the Assam Rifles, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 6 
The arrested GNLA ‘chairman’, Champion R Sangma has decided not contest the elections for the State Assembly on February 23. This became clear when Champion did not file nomination on February 6, which was the last day for filing nominations. Earlier
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The arrested GNLA ‘chairman’, Champion R Sangma has decided not contest the elections for the State Assembly on February 23. This became clear when Champion did not file nomination on February 6, which was the last day for filing nominations. Earlier, the decision of GNLA ‘chairman’ to contest the upcoming election was conveyed to the media by his lawyer, Sujit Dey, on January 19.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports on February 7 that while expressing serious concern over the rising crimes against women, the PREPAK has slammed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance 2013 which was approved by the President of India on February 3.
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The Sangai Express reports on February 7 that while expressing serious concern over the rising crimes against women, the PREPAK has slammed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance 2013 which was approved by the President of India on February 3.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that CM Okram ibobi Singh has claimed to have intimated to the Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that Government of Manipur will have no objection to the Centre- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (
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The Sangai Express reports that CM Okram ibobi Singh has claimed to have intimated to the Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that Government of Manipur will have no objection to the Centre- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) talks reaching an amicable solution on the vexed Naga political issue but will staunchly oppose any outcome that either threatens territorial integrity of Manipur or is detrimental to the State's interest. The CM is also said to have outrightly rejected demand by the United Naga Council (UNC) for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur, outside the Government of Manipur, pending solution to the Naga political issue. Interacting with media persons at his conference hall soon after arrival from New Delhi on February 6, Ibobi said he, accompanied by home minister Deputy CM Gaikhangam had a lengthy discussion with Sushil Kumar Shinde on various issues including possible outcome of the ongoing dialogue between the Central Government and NSCN-IM and its likely impact, if any, on Manipur's future. Ibobi Singh disclosed that the union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has assured him, before election to Nagaland was announced, that the Centre would provide in ‘black and white’ contents of the negotiations between the Government of India and NSCN-IM, at an appropriate time, on solving the Naga political issue, adds Nagaland Post.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Mutum Imotomba Singh was arrested at Bashikhong Kitna Panung in Imphal East District around 6.30 am on February 6. The arrested disclosed t
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The Sangai Express reports that one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Mutum Imotomba Singh was arrested at Bashikhong Kitna Panung in Imphal East District around 6.30 am on February 6. The arrested disclosed that he was working under the command of a ‘commander’ of the outfit named Rajen Babu alias Babu alias Kunba. Imotomba had extorted huge amount of money from different places under the instruction
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February - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed in Nokchi, West Garo Hills District arrested an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman identified as Santok Koch (20)
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The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed in Nokchi, West Garo Hills District arrested an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman identified as Santok Koch (20) while he was trying to infiltrate into India on February 6. During preliminary questioning, the linkman confessed that he was working with ULFA and NDFB and facilitating trans-border movements of their cadres.
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February - 6 
The Times of India reports that speaking on the sidelines of National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) seminar at National Security Guard (NSG) headquarters in Manesar (Haryana), NSG Director General (DG) Arvind Ranjan said, "A ubiquitous weapon of terror, th
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The Times of India reports that speaking on the sidelines of National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) seminar at National Security Guard (NSG) headquarters in Manesar (Haryana), NSG Director General (DG) Arvind Ranjan said, "A ubiquitous weapon of terror, the IED [Improvised Explosive Device] continues to be the weapon of choice of the purveyors of terror and a formidable internal security challenge. The recent incident where an IED was placed in the abdomen of dead CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] personnel in Jharkhand's Latehar district was a phenomenon beyond imagination. This is a dangerous trend and requires to be nipped in the bud." He further said that the force, which regularly trains paramilitary personnel in bomb detection, is planning to increase its training capacity so that more number of personnel can be trained every year. Now, NSG holds training for about 500-600 personnel every year at its Manesar headquarters. This too may change soon as NSG is planning to send its trainers to states to facilitate ease of training cutting down the travel of a large number of personnel to Delhi.
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February - 6 
The Union Minister for Finance, P. Chidambaram said on February 6, said that there was no consensus between the Union Government and the Army on the subject of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports The Hindu. He stated, “The Army has taken
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The Union Minister for Finance, P. Chidambaram said on February 6, said that there was no consensus between the Union Government and the Army on the subject of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports The Hindu. He stated, “The Army has taken a strong stand against any dilution of the AFSPA… We can’t move forward because there is no consensus. The present and former Army Chiefs have taken a strong position that the Act should not be amended... They also do not want the government notification [of bringing areas under the AFSPA] to be taken back. How does the government move forward…to make the AFSPA a more humanitarian law?” On the issue of National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Chidambaram said the Union was in favour of it while State Governments were opposed to it. He said, "Central government is championing NCTC, state governments are opposing NCTC,” adds Greater Kashmir.
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February - 6 
Two former militants are contesting elections for the upcoming State Assembly elections, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. A former militant leader belonging to All Tripura Peoples Liberation Organisation (ATPLO), Khagendra Jamatia, also a mi
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Two former militants are contesting elections for the upcoming State Assembly elections, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. A former militant leader belonging to All Tripura Peoples Liberation Organisation (ATPLO), Khagendra Jamatia, also a minister in Chief Minister Manik Sarkar’s cabinet is contesting as a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) candidate.
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February - 6 
Two persons, posing as militants, were arrested on February 6, in Dooru area of Anantnag District for issuing threats to the people in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified them as Mohammad Yousuf Khan, son of Mohammad Shafi Khan and A
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Two persons, posing as militants, were arrested on February 6, in Dooru area of Anantnag District for issuing threats to the people in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified them as Mohammad Yousuf Khan, son of Mohammad Shafi Khan and Abdul Rashid Rai, son of Gulam Mohd Rai of the same District. The arrestees were posing as Harkat-ul-Jehadi-Islami (HuJI) militants and were threatening members of the Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution). Police have also recovered posters and fake stamps from them.
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February - 7 
34 militants of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) are still at a camp in Eastern Nagaland areas of Myanmar after the ‘rescue’ of 44 UPPK cadres by a team of the Thoubal Police Commandos led by its OC Inspector M Sudhir on February 3 from
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34 militants of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) are still at a camp in Eastern Nagaland areas of Myanmar after the ‘rescue’ of 44 UPPK cadres by a team of the Thoubal Police Commandos led by its OC Inspector M Sudhir on February 3 from Moreh, informed a source, reports Kanglaonline on February 8. Following the rescue operation there is no UPPK cadre at the Leipok camp at Tamu sub-division of Myanmar, the source added. The remaining 34 cadres are sharing a camp with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-K) at Eastern Nagaland and is said to be led by one ‘sergeant’, Zou from Sugunu, informed a reliable source.
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February - 7 
Marking a major shift in its stand on infrastructure projects in forest areas, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has shot off a number of guidelines to all State Governments relaxing green norms for key infrastructure and public utility
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Marking a major shift in its stand on infrastructure projects in forest areas, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has shot off a number of guidelines to all State Governments relaxing green norms for key infrastructure and public utility projects, reports The Indian Express. While in an order dated February 5, the MoEF has agreed to exempt a range of linear projects such as roads/ railways/ transmission lines from requirement of Gram Sabha (Assembly of all voters of a Gram Panchayat) level approval, which its 2009 guidelines had called for, in another guideline, dated February 1, it has relaxed forest conservation rules for 82 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit Districts. Giving in to demands raised by several State Governments and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that is implementing the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) in 82 Naxal affected Districts, the MoEF has permitted mining of stones in forest areas for construction of roads. It has also agreed to relax the norms under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, for all categories of public roads and not just rural roads in development-deprived districts. So far, quarrying of material for construction of roads was only permitted in revenue land, which was proving to be a problem in the largely- forested districts affected by the Naxal issue.
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February - 7 
Nagaland Post reports on February 8 that three intending candidates in 29 Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency (AC) have appealed NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to “clarify, deny or confirm” through the media whether there was “direct and active involvement
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Nagaland Post reports on February 8 that three intending candidates in 29 Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency (AC) have appealed NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to “clarify, deny or confirm” through the media whether there was “direct and active involvement” of its officials and armed cadres in the electioneering process under 29 Jangpetkong AC. In a joint press release, three intending candidates - Dr. Longrineken, Naga Peoples Front (NPF), E.T Sunep (Independent) and Dr. K. Chuba (Independent), claimed that some individual/s claiming to be senior officials and “armed cadres of NSCN (I-M)” along with village councils of Waromung, Dibuia, Mongchen, Chungliyimsen and Town Committee members, Sector Chairman and GBs of Mangkolemba Town were allegedly giving the “message that I. Imkong of Congress (I) was the “NSCN (I-M)’s official candidate.”
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February - 7 
Seeking to explain what happened during the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] strikes on the January 18 in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma District, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on February 7, insisted that reports suggesting tha
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Seeking to explain what happened during the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] strikes on the January 18 in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma District, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on February 7, insisted that reports suggesting that six Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel abandoned a Police radio operator and fled the scene, leaving weapons behind, were wrong, reports The Hindu.
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Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) has called for general shutdown on February 11 on the death anniversary of the hanged militant Mohammad Maqbool Butt, reports Kashmir Times.
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Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) has called for general shutdown on February 11 on the death anniversary of the hanged militant Mohammad Maqbool Butt, reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested, Kishan Agarwal, an owner of a garment shop at Tinsukia town’s Daily Bazar for collecting money on behalf of Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Tinsukia District.
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SFs arrested, Kishan Agarwal, an owner of a garment shop at Tinsukia town’s Daily Bazar for collecting money on behalf of Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Tinsukia District.
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February - 7 
SFs on February 7 arrested a suspected a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant from the heart of the Nagaon town in Nagaon District, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and live ammunition were seized from him.
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SFs on February 7 arrested a suspected a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant from the heart of the Nagaon town in Nagaon District, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and live ammunition were seized from him.
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February - 7 
State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there. The State Chief Electoral Officer P Naik, on February 7, said that the S
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State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there. The State Chief Electoral Officer P Naik, on February 7, said that the State Government has sought for 91 companies of paramilitary forces for the upcoming Assembly elections. Earlier, the State Government had sought 73 companies of paramilitary forces to ensure a free and fair election. “We are concerned about certain pockets of Garo Hills where some incidents took place in the last few days,” Naik said. It may be recalled that last week militants entered the Williamnagar Jail premises and shot dead an assistant jailor and a warden. Due to a spurt in militant activities unleashed by the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) in Garo Hills, the region has become more vulnerable as compared to other Districts of the State and almost half of the polling stations in the State (1222 out of 2485) have been categorized as either sensitive or hyper sensitive.
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February - 7 
The Government has decided to move unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations from Hyderabad to Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, closer to the ‘red corridor’ where Security Forces (SFs) are engaged in a bloody bat
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The Government has decided to move unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations from Hyderabad to Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, closer to the ‘red corridor’ where Security Forces (SFs) are engaged in a bloody battle with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reports The Times of India. It would also be setting up a couple of more UAV bases to improve surveillance of the insurgency area, sources said. According to sources, the UAVs of National Technological Research Organization (NTRO), presently based in Begumpet (Hyderabad), would be shifted to Bhilai airport. The airport is part of the Bhiali steel plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
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February - 7 
The Manipur People’s Army (MPA), [United National Liberation Front (UNLF)’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC)] greeted all the people of Manipur in addition to extending New Year wishes on the occasion of the outfit’s 26th raising day, reports The San
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The Manipur People’s Army (MPA), [United National Liberation Front (UNLF)’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC)] greeted all the people of Manipur in addition to extending New Year wishes on the occasion of the outfit’s 26th raising day, reports The Sangai Express on February 8. MPA’s unrelenting struggle for restoring the lost sovereignty against the Indian Government is made possible only because of the people’s help and support, conveyed a statement issued by the UNLF -MAC ‘Acting Chairman ‘, Khundongbam Pambei.
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February - 7 
The State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills region following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there, reports The Shillong Times. The State Chief Electoral Officer
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The State Government has sought additional companies of paramilitary forces for deployment in Garo Hills region following deterioration of law and order situation in certain pockets there, reports The Shillong Times. The State Chief Electoral Officer, P Naik on February 7 said that the State Government has sought for 91 companies of paramilitary forces for the upcoming Assembly elections. Earlier, the State Government had sought 73 companies of paramilitary forces to ensure a free and fair election.
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February - 7 
Two militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were killed, in a encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) , along the Assam-Meghalaya border at Ambringkona under Boko Police Station of Kamrup (Rural) District on February 7, reports The Tel
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Two militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were killed, in a encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) , along the Assam-Meghalaya border at Ambringkona under Boko Police Station of Kamrup (Rural) District on February 7, reports The Telegraph. The slain militants are yet to be identified. SFs recovered two 7.65mm pistols, seven rounds of ammunition, a large quantity of AK-47 rifles and two demand notes of the outfit.
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February - 8 
40 more supporters of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a CPI-Maoist-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha, surrendered before the Police at Narayanpatna Police Station on February 8, reports The Hindu.
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40 more supporters of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a CPI-Maoist-backed tribal organization based in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District of Odisha, surrendered before the Police at Narayanpatna Police Station on February 8, reports The Hindu.
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February - 8 
A hand written poster signed by the Maoists was found in Pandu market area in Palamu District on February 8. Sources in the market area said the poster threatened Police informers of dire consequences if they reveal Maoist activities to the cops.
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A hand written poster signed by the Maoists was found in Pandu market area in Palamu District on February 8. Sources in the market area said the poster threatened Police informers of dire consequences if they reveal Maoist activities to the cops.
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February - 8 
All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief Sonia Gandhi, on February 8, said the Congress wanted to settle the Naga insurgency issue soon and is committed in bringing an honourable and acceptable solution to all concerned parties, reports The Times of
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All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief Sonia Gandhi, on February 8, said the Congress wanted to settle the Naga insurgency issue soon and is committed in bringing an honourable and acceptable solution to all concerned parties, reports The Times of India. Addressing an election rally ahead of the February 23 assembly polls at Congress's bastion, Dimapur, she said that it was the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government that took the decision to invite NSCN leaders for the political dialogue. Sonia continued, "We now have the historic opportunity to resolve the Naga problem and this should not be lost. Congress is committed to take the peace talks forward and will ensure that a peace agreement is finalized sooner or later."
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February - 8 
Combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres from Palace Compound in front of the HERICUN Office building on February 8 at about 7:25 pm, said a Police release, according to Kanglaon
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Combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres from Palace Compound in front of the HERICUN Office building on February 8 at about 7:25 pm, said a Police release, according to Kanglaonline. According to the release, the arrested persons have been identified as Muhammad Muhibur alias Inaocha (34) and Laishram Tiken Singh (28).
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February - 8 
Crime Branch of Indore (Madhya Pradesh) on February 8, busted an international cyber crime gang and arrested two accused, identified as Varun Batra and a Mongalian national Munndro from Ghaziabad (Ghaziabad District) in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Tim
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Crime Branch of Indore (Madhya Pradesh) on February 8, busted an international cyber crime gang and arrested two accused, identified as Varun Batra and a Mongalian national Munndro from Ghaziabad (Ghaziabad District) in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Times of India. Two other accused a Mongolian identified as Tamir and a Sri Lankan national Hassim are reportedly absconding. Inspector General of Police (IGP-Indore) Anuradha Shankar said, "This is one of the rarest of rare cyber crime cases and probably this is the first time when a district-level police has cracked such a case." Accused siphoned money from nine accounts of Punjab National Bank (PNB) of the Hindi news daily and transferred it to CC-Avenue (a gaming website based in China) from there the money was transferred to mol.com and redeemed in Shanghai (China). A share of money was transferred to a bank account in New Delhi from which Varun withdrew his share.
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February - 8 
Dandapani Mohanty, who acted as an interlocutor between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the State Government during the high profile abductions of the then Malkangiri collector R Vineel Krishna in 2011 and Italians Paulo Bosusco
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Dandapani Mohanty, who acted as an interlocutor between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the State Government during the high profile abductions of the then Malkangiri collector R Vineel Krishna in 2011 and Italians Paulo Bosusco and Claudio Colangelo in 2012, was arrested by Police from his residence at Shanti Nagar in Berhampur in Ganjam District on February 8 on charges of being involved in extremist activities, reports The Times of India. "Mohanty was a logistics provider to Maoists," Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra told The Times of India hours after police took the convener of Jana Adhikar Manch (JAM) in custody. It may be mentioned that, in 2006, the state Government had outlawed Daman Pratirodh Manch headed by Mohanty on grounds that it was serving as a front organization of the CPI-Maoist. Justifying Mohanty's arrest, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (southern range) Amitabh Thakur said, "He was involved in at least 15 Maoist-related cases in Gajapati district. Of these, non-bailable warrants were pending against him in six cases."
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February - 8 
District magistrate and collector of West Tripura District on February 8 slapped charges on All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) chief, Ranjit Debbarma under the National Security Act (NSA), reports The Times of India. SFs arrested ATTF chairman Ranjit Deb
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District magistrate and collector of West Tripura District on February 8 slapped charges on All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) chief, Ranjit Debbarma under the National Security Act (NSA), reports The Times of India. SFs arrested ATTF chairman Ranjit Debbarma from an area near the Indo-Bangla border under Sidhai Police Station in Mohanpur subdivision of West Tripura District.
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February - 8 
Fresh threat posters threatening Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and asking them to resign or face consequences appeared in Wadpora village in Kupwara District on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents
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Fresh threat posters threatening Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and asking them to resign or face consequences appeared in Wadpora village in Kupwara District on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents found posters pasted on the shops in the morning in the village. The handwritten posters sought resignation of the Panchs (members of Gram Panchayat) and Sarpanchs (heads of Gram Panchayat) of village Wadpora and adjacent villages and threatened of consequences if they failed to comply. A Police party of Police Station Chogul Handwara reached the village and removed the posters and they registered a case and have started investigations.
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February - 8 
In another development 14 families of Talajamaguda village under Bandhugaon Police Station in Koraput District who were not ready to bow down to pressure and threat of CMAS have left their village. These villagers have now taken shelter at Bandhugaon
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In another development 14 families of Talajamaguda village under Bandhugaon Police Station in Koraput District who were not ready to bow down to pressure and threat of CMAS have left their village. These villagers have now taken shelter at Bandhugaon. Administration has arranged shelter for them and they would be provided relief for seven days. Sources said that CMAS was trying hard to garner new supporters as it has started to lose supporters and members in Narayanpatna block.
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February - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Troops of 31 Assam Rifles apprehended one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre identified as one Pungyau Phom along with one US Carbine M 30I and 10 live rounds in Longleng (District) Town.
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Nagaland Post reports that Troops of 31 Assam Rifles apprehended one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre identified as one Pungyau Phom along with one US Carbine M 30I and 10 live rounds in Longleng (District) Town.
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February - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Wokha (District) Police on in the night of February 8 arrested two persons identified as Mongthungo Kikon (31) and Ngangshithung Lotha (42) and seized a .22 pistol (country made) with 7 live rounds. Wokha Police informed th
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Nagaland Post reports that Wokha (District) Police on in the night of February 8 arrested two persons identified as Mongthungo Kikon (31) and Ngangshithung Lotha (42) and seized a .22 pistol (country made) with 7 live rounds. Wokha Police informed that a Police team stopped the van where they were travelling in as it appeared to be moving in a suspicious manner at a point between Niroyo village and Wokha town.
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February - 8 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 8 made it clear that it would not abide by the directive of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) which restricted the cadres and ID-card holders of NSCN-IM from carrying arm
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 8 made it clear that it would not abide by the directive of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) which restricted the cadres and ID-card holders of NSCN-IM from carrying arms from February 7 to 23, reports The Times of India. NSCN-IM further stated that as the directive issued was against the ceasefire agreement signed with the Centre. ‘Convener of the political affairs committee’ of NSCN-IM, ‘General (retd)’ V S Atem, said the directive issued by the chairman of CFMG "oversteps" the jurisdiction of the chairman and also violates the ceasefire ground rules (CFGR) by the chairman, "who is supposed to enforce the CFGR without any tendency of being partial in favour of the Centre. He said the cardholders would carry the weapons as mentioned in the ceasefire agreement, whether there is an election in the state or not.
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February - 8 
On the same day at about 11: 10 pm, one more KYKL cadre identified as Oinam Ranjit Singh alias Inao (35) was also arrested from his residence, the release said.
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On the same day at about 11: 10 pm, one more KYKL cadre identified as Oinam Ranjit Singh alias Inao (35) was also arrested from his residence, the release said.
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February - 8 February - 11
Police arrested separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan from Pattan town in Baramulla District and was remanded to judicial custody and sent to Central Jail Srinagar (Srinagar District) till February 11. Police had accused Khan and his associate of rais
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Police arrested separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan from Pattan town in Baramulla District and was remanded to judicial custody and sent to Central Jail Srinagar (Srinagar District) till February 11. Police had accused Khan and his associate of raising provocative slogans against the sovereignty of India on September 16, 2011 in Gol Market area of Karan Nagar in Srinagar.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 8 arrested a militant belonging to Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Mathura Basumatary (25) alias B Majumser, from Rangsaidham area of No –2 Amguri area under B
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 8 arrested a militant belonging to Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Mathura Basumatary (25) alias B Majumser, from Rangsaidham area of No –2 Amguri area under Basugaon Police Station of Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. One Chinese grenade was recovered with him.
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February - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Sikshya Sahayak (Stipendiary Teacher) identified as Chaitanya Majhi (32), at Pathpani village in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 8, suspecting him to be a Police informer, repor
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Sikshya Sahayak (Stipendiary Teacher) identified as Chaitanya Majhi (32), at Pathpani village in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 8, suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports The Times of India. This is for the first time a teacher was killed by the Maoists in the State. Police said around four Maoists took him from his house to a secluded place on the outskirts of the village and killed him.
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February - 8 
Troops of 31 and 6 Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate occasions arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre and one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre (NSCN-KK) cadre. One ‘major’ Nungsangmanen of the NSCN-IM alon
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Troops of 31 and 6 Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate occasions arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre and one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre (NSCN-KK) cadre. One ‘major’ Nungsangmanen of the NSCN-IM along with one 12 bore gun and nine live rounds was arrested on February 8. The cadre revealed that “he was earlier in the NSCN (I-M) town command of Dimapur and has been recently sent by NSCN (I-M) from GHQ Hebron to head the faction’s election monitoring cell for Longleng district”.
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February - 9 
According to the Maharashtra Police, top ranking Naxal leader Thakapalli Vasudev Rao alias Assannna alias Satish alias Sujit has entered Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haque told
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According to the Maharashtra Police, top ranking Naxal leader Thakapalli Vasudev Rao alias Assannna alias Satish alias Sujit has entered Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haque told Assannna, a resident of Warangal District in Andhra Pradesh, was a member of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee of the Communist Party of India -Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Military Instructor of its armed wing. Assanna is believed to be the master-mind behind the assassination bid on the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, near Tirupati in 2003. He is wanted in cases related to the killing of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) K.S. Vyas, near Lal Bahadur Shastri stadium in Hyderabad, the murder of Karimnagar SP Umesh Chandra and the murder of Kurnool MLA Budda Vengal Reddy and many other cases, informed Mr. Haque. Assannna is currently a member of Central Committee’s Action Team of the CPI Maoists
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February - 9 
Defence Minister A K Antony said that tension along the Indo-Pak border had largely reduced but the situation was not yet normal and it will depend on Pakistan’s action. "Tension along the border has largely reduced in view of the recent telephonic d
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Defence Minister A K Antony said that tension along the Indo-Pak border had largely reduced but the situation was not yet normal and it will depend on Pakistan’s action. "Tension along the border has largely reduced in view of the recent telephonic discussions between the defence officials. However, the situation has not yet normalised," he said, adding, "I cannot set a time limit for normalisation, but it depends on the approach and actions of Pakistan."
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February - 9 
Eight militants of the newly-formed outfit Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTF) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Kokrajhar District on February 9, reports Indiabooms.com .The militant group, led by Hafizur Rahman, area commander of the out
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Eight militants of the newly-formed outfit Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTF) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Kokrajhar District on February 9, reports Indiabooms.com .The militant group, led by Hafizur Rahman, area commander of the outfit, surrendered before the top police and army officials at Gossaigaon. The militants deposited three .9mm pistols, two 7.6mm pistols, three handmade rifles, one hand grenade and 14 rounds of ammunition.“The militant group was formed in 2012 during the ethnic violence in lower Assam,” a top police official said.
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February - 9 
GNLA has blamed former State Director General of Police (DGP-Prisons), Kulbir Krishan for the death of Assistant Jailer Neil Warjri and Warder Sarai Sing Thabah at the hands of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants
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GNLA has blamed former State Director General of Police (DGP-Prisons), Kulbir Krishan for the death of Assistant Jailer Neil Warjri and Warder Sarai Sing Thabah at the hands of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants during the attack on Williamnagar jail on February 2. GNLA’s ‘political affairs secretary’, Bikdot Nikjang Marak said, “The former DG of Prisons Kulbir Krishan was partly responsible for the death of loving Bah Neil (Warjri) because Kulbir transferred him from Shillong Jail to Williamnagar as punishment posting for reasons best known to the DG. GNLA is not connected to the cold blooded murder of the two jail staff and we regret condemnation of some sections of society against us. A jail staff is not a Policeman and GNLA has no reason to target unarmed and innocent employees. Those who condemn us should first unearth the truth before pointing their finger at us.”
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February - 9 
Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on February 9 arrested three gun-runners who have allegedly been supplying arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The trio was later identified as
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Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on February 9 arrested three gun-runners who have allegedly been supplying arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The trio was later identified as Manowar Mullick alias Billu, Mainuddin Mullick alias Bala and Alauddin Ali alias Ala Baba. Though Billu and Bala are siblings from Bhatora gram panchayat (village level local self-government institution) area in Howrah, STF officers claimed that the trio was running their trade from the heart of the city. The trio was produced in a court on February 10. They have been remanded in Police custody for further investigation.
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February - 9 
Kuki National Army (KNA)-Karbi Anglong unit observed the ‘Political Autonomy demand day’ at its head office named Kuki-Kho in Manja near Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on February 9. The celebration was attended by all Kuki chiefs (Haosa), with othe
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Kuki National Army (KNA)-Karbi Anglong unit observed the ‘Political Autonomy demand day’ at its head office named Kuki-Kho in Manja near Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on February 9. The celebration was attended by all Kuki chiefs (Haosa), with other frontal Kuki organizations including Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA).
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February - 9 
Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, on February 9, criticised the arrest of Maoist interlocutor Dandapani Mohanty, reports The Pioneer. He also supported the anti-Posco agitation and called for a token bandh on February 15 for what he
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Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) chief, Sabyasachi Panda, on February 9, criticised the arrest of Maoist interlocutor Dandapani Mohanty, reports The Pioneer. He also supported the anti-Posco agitation and called for a token bandh on February 15 for what he called the Naveen Patnaik Government’s suppression of the protests, reports The New Indian Express.
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February - 9 
On February 9, around 40 persons, including 23 policemen, were injured in clashes that broke out between protesters and Police in several parts of Kashmir Valley after authorities imposed indefinite curfew in Srinagar City and other major towns of th
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On February 9, around 40 persons, including 23 policemen, were injured in clashes that broke out between protesters and Police in several parts of Kashmir Valley after authorities imposed indefinite curfew in Srinagar City and other major towns of the Valley. Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said February 9 protests were basically confined to North Kashmir, including Baramulla, Sopore and Pattan in Baramulla District and Handwara in Kupwara District. The Central Kashmir was normal, he added. Prasad said few incidents of protests were reported from Srinagar but they were tackled. In South Kashmir, there was negligible impact of protests, he added. The state police chief said protests were also reported from parts of Jammu region but they passed off peacefully. In the meantime, curfew continued for second consecutive day in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley to prevent protests against Guru's hanging.
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February - 9 
On February 9, Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a training-cum-medical camp of Maoists at Ghatkal in Narayanpur District and falls under Abujhmaad forest area, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered three self loading rifles, Maoist uniform, Tiffin bom
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On February 9, Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a training-cum-medical camp of Maoists at Ghatkal in Narayanpur District and falls under Abujhmaad forest area, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered three self loading rifles, Maoist uniform, Tiffin bomb, medical surgical kit, Maoist literature, attendance register of a school run by Maoists besides large quantities of daily use articles from the camp site. In a five-day operation, the District Police succeeded in penetrating to the farthest side of Abujhmaad covering almost entire Narayanpur District. In the five-day operation District Police force, Special Task Force and troopers of C-16 Commando team of Maharashtra took part and even after stiff resistance from Maoists reached Ghatkal located on the borders of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra and demolished their training cum medical camp.
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February - 9 
Pakistan on February 9 violated ceasefire by firing on forward Indian posts in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Pakistan troops late this evening fired heavily on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch,
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Pakistan on February 9 violated ceasefire by firing on forward Indian posts in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Pakistan troops late this evening fired heavily on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch," sources said. Firing started at 1930 hours and lasted for about one hour. However, no incident of any injury, casualty or damage to any property was reported, they added.
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February - 9 
Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death at Tihar Central Jail in New Delhi at 8am on February 9 (today), reports The Hindu. “Afzal Guru was hanged at 8 am,” Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said s
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Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death at Tihar Central Jail in New Delhi at 8am on February 9 (today), reports The Hindu. “Afzal Guru was hanged at 8 am,” Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said shortly after the execution of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant. President Pranab Mukherjee had rejected Afzal Guru’s mercy petition recently. Guru was sentenced to death by the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) court on December 18, 2002, and this sentence was upheld through appeals in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court (August 4, 2005). On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire, killing nine persons. They included five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official, two Parliament’s watch and ward staff and a gardener. A journalist, who was injured, died later. All five terrorists were shot dead. Union Home Secretary R K Singh told reporters that the family of Afzal Guru has been informed about his hanging by the Tihar authorities through speed post and the Jammu and Kashmir government was taken into confidence before his execution, adds The Times of India. "They (Tihar jail authorities) intimated the family through speed post, registered post and the DG (Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police) has been told to check with the family whether they got it or not," Singh said. "We are not having any apprehension anywhere in the country. In Jammu and Kashmir, the state government is taking steps. We are in touch with them," the Union Home Secretary said. Without giving details, Singh said security has been intensified in some areas.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants including the ‘deputy area commander’ of West Garo Hills and recovered arms and ammunition on February 9 after an operation in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shi
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants including the ‘deputy area commander’ of West Garo Hills and recovered arms and ammunition on February 9 after an operation in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to police, the deputy area commander of GNLA, Brightwell Arengh alias Chiga (29), and Napsen ch Marak (30) were arrested while the area commander escaped after a brief exchange of fire between the militants and the SFs at Chigitchakgre area at around 11:45 pm. Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, 55 rounds of live ammunition and communication equipments among others from the hide out of the militants.
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February - 9 
Sources said that miscreant targeted the Singra weekly market under Boko PS on February 9 night and five houses of the market were damaged by fire. The Malang market near Boko was also torched by the miscreants on February 10 nights.
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Sources said that miscreant targeted the Singra weekly market under Boko PS on February 9 night and five houses of the market were damaged by fire. The Malang market near Boko was also torched by the miscreants on February 10 nights.
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February - 9 
The Sangai Express reports on February 10 that, observing that students who have been newly promoted to class IX have been facing a dilemma whether they should take Manipuri (mother tongue) or Alternative English, the KYKL has warned that schools whi
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The Sangai Express reports on February 10 that, observing that students who have been newly promoted to class IX have been facing a dilemma whether they should take Manipuri (mother tongue) or Alternative English, the KYKL has warned that schools which despise or neglect Manipuri language/subject would be shut down.
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February - 9 
The state government of Assam has agreed to a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Guwahati from three accused persons
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The state government of Assam has agreed to a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Guwahati from three accused persons arrested earlier on August 30, 2012, The Times of India reports on February 9, 2013. The vehicle was on its way from Malda District in West Bengal and FICN is reported to have been brought from Bangladesh. Earlier, sources from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said fake notes are supplied from Pakistan via Bangladesh to border Districts of Assam and West Bengal.
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February - 9 
Two Maoist supporters, postmaster Sukhram Gop of Kedeng village and Rajesh Sahu of Prem Nagar in Chainpur Police Station of Gumla District, were forwarded to judicial custody on February 9. The duo was arrested by Gumla police following a tip-off. Tw
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Two Maoist supporters, postmaster Sukhram Gop of Kedeng village and Rajesh Sahu of Prem Nagar in Chainpur Police Station of Gumla District, were forwarded to judicial custody on February 9. The duo was arrested by Gumla police following a tip-off. Two mobile sets and a Maoist poster were seized from them. "They both confessed to Police that they used to support Maoist sub-zonal commander Prasad Lakra's squad. Both used to provide SUV vehicle for movement of Lakra and his men," a Police officer said.
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February - 10 
A 16-year-old boy, Ubaid Mushtaq, injured in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) firing in Watergam area of Baramulla District in the evening of February 10 succumbed to his injuries late in that night. Ubaid along with five other men, were injured i
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A 16-year-old boy, Ubaid Mushtaq, injured in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) firing in Watergam area of Baramulla District in the evening of February 10 succumbed to his injuries late in that night. Ubaid along with five other men, were injured in Watergam area.
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February - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found pasted on a hume pipe along the NH-57 near Sahajpal village under Baunsini Police Station limits in Boudh District of Odisha, on February 10, reports The Indian Express. In the handwritt
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found pasted on a hume pipe along the NH-57 near Sahajpal village under Baunsini Police Station limits in Boudh District of Odisha, on February 10, reports The Indian Express. In the handwritten poster in red, the Maoists threatened death penalty for corrupt officials and urged people to help identify them. The poster has been signed by one Arjun Singh who has identified himself as area commander of the Maoists. Reports of Maoists trying to regroup in the district have also been received. With Boudh strategically located with connectivity to Sambalpur, Angul, Phulbani, Nayagarh, Balangir and Sonepur, Maoists have long been planning to set up a base in the District. Boudh Superintendent of Police (SP), P Bhawani Shankar Mishra, said the poster is the handiwork of some mischievous elements.
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February - 10 
Altogether 1822 licensed arms were seized and bounded 460 persons under 107/116 CRPC from across the State. Police sources informed that 38 unlicensed arms were also seized and were deposited in the Police station. The seizure report began from the d
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Altogether 1822 licensed arms were seized and bounded 460 persons under 107/116 CRPC from across the State. Police sources informed that 38 unlicensed arms were also seized and were deposited in the Police station. The seizure report began from the date of the announcement of State general election 2013 till February 8.
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February - 10 
Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Joy Ram Engleng on February 10 appealed to Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants to call off the indefinite Karbi Anglong District strike beginning from 5 p.m. of February 1
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Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Joy Ram Engleng on February 10 appealed to Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants to call off the indefinite Karbi Anglong District strike beginning from 5 p.m. of February 12, reports The Nagaland Post. However, KPLT ‘chairman’ B.D. Sarpo Tungjang has dismissed the appeal and stated that, “we have acknowledged the public appeal but this is the time for asking for a separate state when government is mulling over the issue, why should we sit at home; it is better to live in our own land then in other people’s house”.
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February - 10 February - 9
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he had no say in the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru but warned of wider alienation and implications of the decision in long term across the Kashmir Valley. Earlier on February 9, he had said, "I understand the
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he had no say in the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru but warned of wider alienation and implications of the decision in long term across the Kashmir Valley. Earlier on February 9, he had said, "I understand there is a certain degree of angst as a result of execution. I also understand there are among us those who would like to exploit the situation for their own personal and political advantage thereby putting the people of the State to more inconvenience. Please do not indulge in any violent protests that will make matters worse."
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February - 10 
Kanglaonline reports that some unidentified persons placed a grenade in the courtyard of the residence of Thockchom Indrasing, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Bishnupur of Utlou Makha Leikai at 6 am on February 10. The grenade was picked up by Police an
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Kanglaonline reports that some unidentified persons placed a grenade in the courtyard of the residence of Thockchom Indrasing, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Bishnupur of Utlou Makha Leikai at 6 am on February 10. The grenade was picked up by Police and exploded safely in the fields. The letter of intimidation was reportedly sent by one Raj, leader of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) faction, adds The Sangai Express.
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February - 10 
Latehar Police on February 10 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Kuldeep Mahato, from Barwadih in Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. They recovered some live detonators and one improvised explosive
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Latehar Police on February 10 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Kuldeep Mahato, from Barwadih in Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. They recovered some live detonators and one improvised explosive device (IED) from his possession. "We were on long-range patrolling when we saw Mahato trying to flee from the jungles with the detonators and IED," said Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar. Kuldeep was active in the organization for the last five years and was a member of Shankar Yadav platoon.
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February - 10 
Lotha Region of Naga National Council (NNC) has opposed the forth coming State Assembly Election stating that Nagas were not Indian and was not under the constitution of India.
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Lotha Region of Naga National Council (NNC) has opposed the forth coming State Assembly Election stating that Nagas were not Indian and was not under the constitution of India.
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February - 10 
Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) has said in a press release that it has postponed its February 11 midnight to February 12 midnight general strike against the malpractices of corruption inside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS),
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Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) has said in a press release that it has postponed its February 11 midnight to February 12 midnight general strike against the malpractices of corruption inside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), until the outfit sends out another statement on the issue.
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February - 10 
Maoist wanted in connection with several cases, identified as Xaviyar Lugun alias Willaim Lugun (32), surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Sundergarh District of Odisha, on February 10, following disillusionment with activities of the red rebels
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Maoist wanted in connection with several cases, identified as Xaviyar Lugun alias Willaim Lugun (32), surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Sundergarh District of Odisha, on February 10, following disillusionment with activities of the red rebels, reports The Outlook. He was part of the dreaded Platoon 22 of South Chotanagpur Division (Jharkhand) and the Local Regular Guerrilla Squad (LRGS). He was second in command in the self defence squad.
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February - 10 
Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN), while reiterating that it has been opposing the imposition of Indian elections in Nagaland since its inception in 1952 reaffirmed that it would continue to oppose its stand on non-partic
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Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN), while reiterating that it has been opposing the imposition of Indian elections in Nagaland since its inception in 1952 reaffirmed that it would continue to oppose its stand on non-participation of 12th general election scheduled on February 23.
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February - 10 
Nagaland Post reports that troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) along with a Police team on February 10 recovered two country-made pistols, one Bolt Action Rifle and large quantities of ammunition and warlike stores from the house of one person who has bee
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Nagaland Post reports that troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) along with a Police team on February 10 recovered two country-made pistols, one Bolt Action Rifle and large quantities of ammunition and warlike stores from the house of one person who has been identified as ‘major’ Phuyeka of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) in Niu Colony, Burma Camp in Dimapur District. According to AR, the recovery was made after the Security Forces launched a search operation based on a specific input. AR said an First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged with East Police Station against Phuyeka for possession of “illegal arms and ammunition” and Phuyeka was not present in the house during the search and was reported absconding.
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February - 10 
Nokpu village council (NVC) has claimed that on February 10 its chairman was abducted from his house by what it termed as “some vested NSCN-IM leader” and took him to the residence of Naga People’s Front (NPF) party candidate of 30-Alongtaki Assembly
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Nokpu village council (NVC) has claimed that on February 10 its chairman was abducted from his house by what it termed as “some vested NSCN-IM leader” and took him to the residence of Naga People’s Front (NPF) party candidate of 30-Alongtaki Assembly constituency in Mokokchung District. In a press release, NVC secretary L. Yanger Walling also claimed that council chairman was threatened and mentally tortured “forcing” him to support and vote for NPF candidate in the ensuing elections.
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February - 10 
NSCN-IM, Angami Region, has informed all its members, both from civil authority and military set up, to refrain from involving in the ensuing February 23 elections in Nagaland.
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NSCN-IM, Angami Region, has informed all its members, both from civil authority and military set up, to refrain from involving in the ensuing February 23 elections in Nagaland.
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February - 10 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) rejected the Government of India’s decision to prohibit all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 t
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) rejected the Government of India’s decision to prohibit all the Naga factions in various phase of cease-fire agreements, not to carry arms and weapons between the last date of filing nominations and end of polling (February 7 to 23).
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February - 10 
On February 10, one person identified as Kughahoto Aye, ‘regional secretary’ NSCN-KK Sumi Region, was arrested along with 7.65mm pistol and ammunition.
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On February 10, one person identified as Kughahoto Aye, ‘regional secretary’ NSCN-KK Sumi Region, was arrested along with 7.65mm pistol and ammunition.
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February - 10 
On February 10, one youth died while six were injured during protests against the hanging of Parliament Case attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents of Ganderbal area (Ganderbal District) claimed one Tariq
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On February 10, one youth died while six were injured during protests against the hanging of Parliament Case attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents of Ganderbal area (Ganderbal District) claimed one Tariq Ahmad Bhat and two others jumped into the river when they were chased by Security Forces. One youth managed to swim ashore, residents said adding another was saved by some persons. An unnamed Police spokesman denied the allegation saying the youth drowned after a boat capsized on the river. The death of youth led to fresh protests in the area. The police spokesman said that six persons were injured in Watergam area of Baramulla District while "tackling" law and order situation.
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February - 10 
Police and Security Forces (SFs), on February 10, unearthed arms and explosives hidden by Maoists in a dump at Palur village in Koraput District of Odisha, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kum
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Police and Security Forces (SFs), on February 10, unearthed arms and explosives hidden by Maoists in a dump at Palur village in Koraput District of Odisha, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, said that a joint team of the Paramilitary Forces and Police recovered the landmines and guns during a raid in a forest. Four landmines weighing 25 kg each, two county-made guns, wires and other materials used in making explosives were recovered from the dump.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two UPRA cadres identified as L Henkhup Kom alias Joshua and Lunneihao Telien from lKhurai Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District on February 10. One mobile phone along with one Airtel SIM card, three demand letters of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two UPRA cadres identified as L Henkhup Kom alias Joshua and Lunneihao Telien from lKhurai Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District on February 10. One mobile phone along with one Airtel SIM card, three demand letters of UPRA and one round seal of ‘finance secretary’ UPRA and one stamp pad were recovered from his possession
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February - 10 
Sporadic protests were also reported from some parts of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) and Kulgam District. However, there were no reports of anyone getting injured in the clashes with the Security Forces.
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Sporadic protests were also reported from some parts of Srinagar city (Srinagar District) and Kulgam District. However, there were no reports of anyone getting injured in the clashes with the Security Forces.
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February - 10 
State Government of Bihar has started collaborating with various Central agencies, including Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a more comprehensive way to nab unscrupulous elements who keep pumping Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into the State by taki
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State Government of Bihar has started collaborating with various Central agencies, including Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a more comprehensive way to nab unscrupulous elements who keep pumping Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into the State by taking various routes passing through Bihar-Nepal border, Daily Pioneer reports on February 11. Further, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also launched a special financial literacy drive with the active support from SSB in the bordering areas of Bihar and Nepal to equip common people with sufficient skills so that they can distinguish FICN, particularly those in denominations of `500 and `1,000 efficiently.
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February - 10 
The Sangai Express reports on February 11 that the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) has asserted that Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s statement, “if the Indian Army continues with its stubborn objection against all efforts to amend Armed For
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The Sangai Express reports on February 11 that the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) has asserted that Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s statement, “if the Indian Army continues with its stubborn objection against all efforts to amend Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958, there is no point for the existence of a civilian Government” needs a collective discussion. The Indian Finance Minister’s statement made it clear that the Indian military has been violating human rights, observed the outfit in a press statement issued by its Publicity Secretary Roben Khuman.
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February - 10 
The Times of India separately reports that ATS on February 11, declared that the two suspected 13/7 blasts bomb planters, Waqqas and Tabrez, are Indian nationals and not Pakistani residents, which the police suspected earlier. Moreover, the ATS said
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The Times of India separately reports that ATS on February 11, declared that the two suspected 13/7 blasts bomb planters, Waqqas and Tabrez, are Indian nationals and not Pakistani residents, which the police suspected earlier. Moreover, the ATS said the duo also planted bombs at two places on Pune's Jangli Maharaj Road. "While probing the Mumbai and Pune serial blasts, we came across certain information. Its now clear that Ahmed Zarar Siddibapa, alias Yasin Bhatkal, Tabrez, alias Danial, and Ahmed, alias Waqqas, also took part in last year's Pune explosion. While Tabrez and Waqqas planted the bombs, Bhatkal was part of the conspiracy. The fourth person in the wanted list is Tahseen Shaikh, a Bihar resident," said Rakesh Maria.
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February - 10 
Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to Nando-faction of KCP (KCP -Nando) while conducting a search operation at Thoubal College Road on February 10. The militant was identified as Mohammad Islamuddin (38).
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Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to Nando-faction of KCP (KCP -Nando) while conducting a search operation at Thoubal College Road on February 10. The militant was identified as Mohammad Islamuddin (38).
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February - 10 
Troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) on February 10, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 1.38 million in Mahwa area of India-Pakistan border in Amritsar sector (Amritsar District), reports twocircles.net. "The fa
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Troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) on February 10, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 1.38 million in Mahwa area of India-Pakistan border in Amritsar sector (Amritsar District), reports twocircles.net. "The fake currency was in the form of Rs.1,000 and Rs.500 notes," a BSF official said. So far, the BSF has recovered nearly 25, 00, 000 FICN from the international border belt in Punjab this year (2013). It has also recovered over 30 kg of heroin this year, the statement said.
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February - 11 February - 5
A handyman and a driver of the truck abducted by some unidentified persons from near National Highway-2, M-Salung under the Sapermeina (Senapati District) Police station on February 5 have been released along with a person who had also been abducted
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A handyman and a driver of the truck abducted by some unidentified persons from near National Highway-2, M-Salung under the Sapermeina (Senapati District) Police station on February 5 have been released along with a person who had also been abducted with the two on February 11. The three abducted have been identified as driver Ph. Nakho (28), second driver Llia (25) and Kivei (18).
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February - 11 
A meeting of the central committee members of the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) was held on February 11 at a private lodge in Dispur in Kamrup (Metro) District, reports The Telegraph. Issues related to extradition of
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A meeting of the central committee members of the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) was held on February 11 at a private lodge in Dispur in Kamrup (Metro) District, reports The Telegraph. Issues related to extradition of the outfit’s ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah from Bangladesh and the faction’s next round of talks with the Centre was discussed at the meeting. Apart from ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, senior leaders such as ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradeep Gogoi, ‘foreign secretary’ Sasadhar Choudhury, ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka, among others, were present at the meeting. Anup Chetia is currently lodged at Kashimpur Jail near Dhaka. Chetia was arrested on December 21, 1997 for illegally staying in Bangladesh and carrying forged Bangladeshi passports and foreign currency. After completion of his seven-year jail term, he approached the Bangladesh Supreme Court for protective custody and political asylum. His case is still pending.
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February - 11 
About 500 activist of Rabha bodies have staged a road blockade at Dairang under Krishnai PS in an attempt to block the polling officials from moving to the polling centres by that road.
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About 500 activist of Rabha bodies have staged a road blockade at Dairang under Krishnai PS in an attempt to block the polling officials from moving to the polling centres by that road.
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February - 11 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has urged people to observe strike till Friday (February 15) against the curfew and killing of youth.
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has urged people to observe strike till Friday (February 15) against the curfew and killing of youth.
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February - 11 
An LP school was partially damaged at Nicinta, also under Agia PS.
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An LP school was partially damaged at Nicinta, also under Agia PS.
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February - 11 
Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on February 11 justified the arrest of Jan Adhikar Manch (JAM) convenor Dandapani Mohanty for his alleged Maoist links even as members of civil society sought his immediate release and dropping of 'fals
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Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on February 11 justified the arrest of Jan Adhikar Manch (JAM) convenor Dandapani Mohanty for his alleged Maoist links even as members of civil society sought his immediate release and dropping of 'false' criminal charges against the activist, reports The Hindu. The DGP accused Mohanty of trying to revive the "inactive" Maoist cadres. "At a time when the state's fight against the Left-wing extremism has reached a crescendo, Mohanty has been trying to activate the rebels who are lying low," the DGP told reporters in Sambalpur.
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February - 11 
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, G J Singh said on February 11 that on the basis of intelligence inputs gathered it has been established that nearly 30 to 40 militants are operating in parts of Jammu region
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Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, G J Singh said on February 11 that on the basis of intelligence inputs gathered it has been established that nearly 30 to 40 militants are operating in parts of Jammu region, reports Daily Excelsior. He said majority of them are camping in the hilly areas of District Poonch, Rajouri, Mahore, Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar but most of them have almost stopped their activities for some time now. When asked about the strength of foreign militants, the IG said foreign and local militants are in the ratio of 60: 40 this time in his area of operation (Jammu region). He said the local people hesitate these days even to provide shelter and food to the terrorists. In plain areas of Jammu, their strength is negligible and most of them are operating in the hilly areas. He said due to increasing domination of Security Forces and reducing level of infiltration from across the borders, the strength of militants operating on this side, has considerably gone down in last few years. "The terrorists are lacking local support and changing mindset of the local youth has contributed a lot towards reduction in the number of ultras," he added. He further informed that nearly 15 CRPF Battalions were presently deployed in Jammu zone while in Kashmir, their number is around 52. He said the CRPF has totally taken over from Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Internal Security duty in Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 11 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik shared the dais with November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed to mourn the execution of Afzal Guru in Islamabad in Pak
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik shared the dais with November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed to mourn the execution of Afzal Guru in Islamabad in Pakistan. Malik and some of his supporters observed a 24-hour fast in protest of Guru's hanging, according to The Times of India. On Malik's meeting with Saeed, Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid said that he would look into this matter after getting details from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. On queries as to whether any action will be taken against Malik for sharing dais with Saeed, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said, "I will look into the case."
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February - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that a 2.5 kilograms (kg) RDX bomb planted by some unidentified persons near the Andro welcome gate under Yairipok Police station (Thoubal District) was found at around 9.30 am on February 11. The bomb was picked up by a bomb exp
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Kanglaonline reports that a 2.5 kilograms (kg) RDX bomb planted by some unidentified persons near the Andro welcome gate under Yairipok Police station (Thoubal District) was found at around 9.30 am on February 11. The bomb was picked up by a bomb expert team of Manipur Police and exploded safely. The bomb included a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) of 2.5 kilograms RDX, 1 kilogram nails and screws and three detonators that were planted beside the road near the welcome gate.
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February - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that a West Bengal Police team arrested a cadre of the United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Siliguri (Darjeeling) in the morning of February 11 along with his wife. Sources identified the man as Nahakpam Bunty alias An
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Kanglaonline reports that a West Bengal Police team arrested a cadre of the United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Siliguri (Darjeeling) in the morning of February 11 along with his wife. Sources identified the man as Nahakpam Bunty alias Angamba alias Hera alias Ro (35) of Imphal Yaiskul Janmasthan. His wife has been released according to a source but further details were not available till the filing of the report.
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February - 11 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative and key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack handler Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in his testimony to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), told that LeT ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman L
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative and key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack handler Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in his testimony to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), told that LeT ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was worried that 26/11 might be too big an operation to handle. He also told the ATS that LeT operative David Coleman Headley had visited the camp where the 26/11 attackers were undergoing training in 2008. Jundal revealed that Lakhvi, along with other handlers, watched the attack on TV at the control room in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh. He took stock of the situation on November 27 and realised that the attack had gone out of control. Fearing that there would be more problems, Lakhvi directed the terrorists at Oberoi and Taj hotels to set the buildings afire.
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February - 11 
Left Wing Extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), which once had a strong presence in Karimnagar District, has again regrouped and returned by striking terror and killing a former Sarpanch
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Left Wing Extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), which once had a strong presence in Karimnagar District, has again regrouped and returned by striking terror and killing a former Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-government institution), identified as A. Venugopal Rao (55), at Marupaka village of Vemulawada mandal (administrative unit) in the night of February 11, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that Venugopal Rao was a former sympathiser of Janashakthi group. He was returning to his village in a car when an unidentified person wearing a mask closed in on his car near Marupaka village and opened two rounds of fire with a short weapon killing Venugopal Rao instantaneously.
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February - 11 
Maoist area committee leader, Satyavati alias Bhagya (35), was arrested along with another civilian, a Maoist sympathiser, identified as Vandanam Bangarayya, by Odisha Police at Rollagedda village in Gumma block of Malkangiri District, on February 11
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Maoist area committee leader, Satyavati alias Bhagya (35), was arrested along with another civilian, a Maoist sympathiser, identified as Vandanam Bangarayya, by Odisha Police at Rollagedda village in Gumma block of Malkangiri District, on February 11, reports The Times of India. According to sources, Bhagya is a native of Gondipalli in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 11 
Miscreants on February 11 set ablaze a truck (WB-15-A- 9894) loaded with goods at Kharkhori under Chhaygaon PS and another truck (AS-01 P-9950) was also set on fire at Bodapara under Boko PS in Kamrup (rural) District.
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Miscreants on February 11 set ablaze a truck (WB-15-A- 9894) loaded with goods at Kharkhori under Chhaygaon PS and another truck (AS-01 P-9950) was also set on fire at Bodapara under Boko PS in Kamrup (rural) District.
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February - 11 
Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, on February 11, asserted he was willing to go to jail for the sake of the Naga people, stating he would continue to carry the voice of the Naga people.
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Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, on February 11, asserted he was willing to go to jail for the sake of the Naga people, stating he would continue to carry the voice of the Naga people.
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February - 11 
National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that a special team of 44 Battalion Assam Rifles (AR) Kasung post in close coordination with 24 Batallion AR deployed at Moreh (Chandel District) crossed inside Myanmar territory and conducted a sabotage o
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that a special team of 44 Battalion Assam Rifles (AR) Kasung post in close coordination with 24 Batallion AR deployed at Moreh (Chandel District) crossed inside Myanmar territory and conducted a sabotage operation by destroying a bridge at about 20 mile North of Tamu along Tamu-Minthar road of Myanmar, according to a report of February 11. To pass the blame to UNLF, the Indian saboteurs pasted a poster which read as “Long Live UNLF, Long Live Meghen, Kabaw Valley belongs to Manipur and not to Burmese Dogs”, said a press release issued by the outfit’s Senior Publicity Officer Ksh Yoiheiba. This is India’s devilish design and a proxy war against Myanmar, and a challenge to the sense of reasoning of Burmese people, it said.
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February - 11 
One Kangleipak Commuinist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Shrithan Awungshi alias Aboy was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commando from near the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking association (MMTA), Minuthong.
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One Kangleipak Commuinist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Shrithan Awungshi alias Aboy was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commando from near the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking association (MMTA), Minuthong.
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February - 11 
Police in the morning of February 11 fished out body of 14-year-old boy Zameer Ahmad Dar in Batwina in Ganderbal District. As reported earlier, one body was recovered on February 10. While residents continue to allege Police hand in the incident, Pol
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Police in the morning of February 11 fished out body of 14-year-old boy Zameer Ahmad Dar in Batwina in Ganderbal District. As reported earlier, one body was recovered on February 10. While residents continue to allege Police hand in the incident, Police maintains that the duo drowned as their boat capsized in the river when they were crossing it.
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February - 11 
SFs on February 11 arrested a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) identified as Oinam Amutombi alias Romesh alias Bullet (34), at Thangalawai Khongnang Makhong Ward No 1 in Bishnupur Di
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SFs on February 11 arrested a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) identified as Oinam Amutombi alias Romesh alias Bullet (34), at Thangalawai Khongnang Makhong Ward No 1 in Bishnupur District.
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February - 11 
Suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants killed one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) militant, identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Khekugha Sumi, at Shotomi village in Zunheboto District on February 11, reports The Nagala
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Suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants killed one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) militant, identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Khekugha Sumi, at Shotomi village in Zunheboto District on February 11, reports The Nagaland Post.
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February - 11 
The Agriculture Office at Dhudhnoi in Goalpara district was also set ablaze by the miscreants.
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The Agriculture Office at Dhudhnoi in Goalpara district was also set ablaze by the miscreants.
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February - 11 
The bail plea of Dandapani Mohanty was rejected by court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JFMC), R. Udaygiri on February 11, reports The Hindu.
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The bail plea of Dandapani Mohanty was rejected by court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JFMC), R. Udaygiri on February 11, reports The Hindu.
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February - 11 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) narrowly escaped a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on them, near Sirpur village in the jungle of Pendhri, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, on February 11, reports The Times of India. T
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) narrowly escaped a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on them, near Sirpur village in the jungle of Pendhri, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, on February 11, reports The Times of India. The paramilitary forces recovered three unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), two landmines and one claymore mine following the encounter that took place at 7am.
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February - 11 
The Rabha Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RHJMC), an umbrella organisation of 34 groups, is opposing the holding of panchayat polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas. RHJMC are opposed to panchayat polls in the Rabha-Hasong area withou
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The Rabha Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RHJMC), an umbrella organisation of 34 groups, is opposing the holding of panchayat polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas. RHJMC are opposed to panchayat polls in the Rabha-Hasong area without holding RHAC election.
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February - 11 
There were reports of protests and clashes from across Kashmir Valley. Police and CRPF clashes with stone throwing protesters in several area in Sopore and Baramulla in Baramulla District, Srinagar city (Srinagar District), and Districts of Ganderbal
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There were reports of protests and clashes from across Kashmir Valley. Police and CRPF clashes with stone throwing protesters in several area in Sopore and Baramulla in Baramulla District, Srinagar city (Srinagar District), and Districts of Ganderbal, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian and Kulgam. Most of these protests were reported in the evening. However there were no reports of any casualty. Unconfirmed reports said that around 20 people were injured in clashes across Kashmir.
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February - 11 
Troops of the Border Security Force's (BSF) South Bengal Frontier seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 300,000 from the international border near Kaliachak in Malda District on February 11, reports The Times of India. The consignment co
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Troops of the Border Security Force's (BSF) South Bengal Frontier seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 300,000 from the international border near Kaliachak in Malda District on February 11, reports The Times of India. The consignment comprised 200 notes of INR 1,000 denomination each (face value of INR 200,000) and 200 notes of INR 500 denomination each (face value of INR 100,000). A BSF official said that in the year 2012, the BSF South Bengal Frontier seized FICN worth INR 53,29,500. In January, 2013, the tally was worth INR 5,39,500, the official added.
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February - 11 February - 9
Two teenage boys died raising the death toll to three as protests, that raged after the hanging of Parliament House attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru in Tihar Jail on February 9, across the State continued for the third day on February 11, repo
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Two teenage boys died raising the death toll to three as protests, that raged after the hanging of Parliament House attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru in Tihar Jail on February 9, across the State continued for the third day on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew also continued for third day in Srinagar city and across Kashmir valley's major towns.
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February - 11 
Unidentified miscreants on the eve of third phase of Panchayat (local self government institution) elections, set ablaze three Lower Primary (LP) schools namely Bordamal Kamarpara LP school, Goraimari LP School and Doroni LP School, all under Agia Po
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Unidentified miscreants on the eve of third phase of Panchayat (local self government institution) elections, set ablaze three Lower Primary (LP) schools namely Bordamal Kamarpara LP school, Goraimari LP School and Doroni LP School, all under Agia Police Station (PS) in Goalpara District on February 11, reports The Assam Tribune.
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February - 11 
Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at ‘contractor’ Pukhrambam Kumarjit’s residence in Uripok Sinam Leikai on February 11, reports The Sangai Express. The hand grenade lobbed, however, failed to explode. Police have picked up the grenade.
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Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at ‘contractor’ Pukhrambam Kumarjit’s residence in Uripok Sinam Leikai on February 11, reports The Sangai Express. The hand grenade lobbed, however, failed to explode. Police have picked up the grenade.
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February - 11 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, on February 11, said that 47 cadres including four women cadres of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) of Manipur gave up arms before the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles at the border town of Moreh in M
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, on February 11, said that 47 cadres including four women cadres of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) of Manipur gave up arms before the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles at the border town of Moreh in Manipur. “They deposited 37 weapons along with some RDX. The Ministry of Home Affairs facilitated their extrication from Myanmar. This is the first major valley based insurgent group to give up arms, and it is a welcome development,” he said in his monthly report card for February 2013.
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February - 12 
A woman Maoist surrendered in Manpur area in Rajnandgaon District of the State.
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A woman Maoist surrendered in Manpur area in Rajnandgaon District of the State.
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February - 12 
A journalist, identified as Nemichand Jain, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Tongapal in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, on February 12, reports The Times of India. Police said Jain, who was working for H
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A journalist, identified as Nemichand Jain, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Tongapal in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, on February 12, reports The Times of India. Police said Jain, who was working for Hindi dailies being published from Raipur, had gone to village Ledagram where he was killed.
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February - 12 
Accepting the Centre's proposal for the development of Sunabeda Sanctuary area, which has turned to be a Maoist hub, Odisha government on February 12 submitted an INR 2.38 billion project for the development of the Hilly Area in Nuapada District, off
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Accepting the Centre's proposal for the development of Sunabeda Sanctuary area, which has turned to be a Maoist hub, Odisha government on February 12 submitted an INR 2.38 billion project for the development of the Hilly Area in Nuapada District, official sources said, reports Press Trust of India.
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February - 12 
Ahead of the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, Government of India and United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati on February 12 (today), Chief Minister O Ibobi held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and
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Ahead of the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, Government of India and United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati on February 12 (today), Chief Minister O Ibobi held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Government officials in the evening of February 11.
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February - 12 
Bokaro District police have formed a special action team (SAT) to counter Maoist attacks, reports The Times of India. The special force will always be ready for action so that it can be deployed any time and to any place. Bokaro Superintendent of Pol
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Bokaro District police have formed a special action team (SAT) to counter Maoist attacks, reports The Times of India. The special force will always be ready for action so that it can be deployed any time and to any place. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Dwivedi said SAT will have trained police personnel with hi-tech weapons and modern equipment. It will be an elite force specially designed for anti-Maoist operations under the command of the SP. A senior Police official said 60 Security Force personnel, with training in jungle warfare, have been selected. There are two small teams with 30 personnel in each. They will be stationed in headquarters and rush to the spot when required.
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February - 12 
Border Security Forces (BSF) troops deployed in West Garo Hills District arrested two over ground workers of the GNLA following a joint operation with State Police. The cadres have been identified as Silvert Sangma (25) and Miss Senate Marak (25). Th
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Border Security Forces (BSF) troops deployed in West Garo Hills District arrested two over ground workers of the GNLA following a joint operation with State Police. The cadres have been identified as Silvert Sangma (25) and Miss Senate Marak (25). The troopers recovered one GNLA flag, a detonator and an IED bomb and a demand note book from their possession.
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Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Maoists who had set ablaze vehicles engaged in road construction activities at Katekalyan on February 8.
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Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Maoists who had set ablaze vehicles engaged in road construction activities at Katekalyan on February 8.
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February - 12 
Eleven persons were killed and many injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire to quell groups of protesters ransacking polling stations and preventing other voters from casting their ballots at several places in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Counc
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Eleven persons were killed and many injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire to quell groups of protesters ransacking polling stations and preventing other voters from casting their ballots at several places in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas in Goalpara District during the third and final phase of Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections on February 12, reports The Assam Tribune. The clashes that erupted between the SFs and groups of protesters armed with machetes, knives, iron rods and sticks left three dead at Kathalmuri Palsa under Dhupdhara Police Station, two at Kachadal under Ranjuli Police Station, one at Siluk under Dudhnoi Police Station, three at Bekipool under Khrishnai Police Station and two at Dhuptola under Mornoi Police Station. According to sources, four columns of Army have been pressed into service to contain the situation in the district amid unconfirmed reports of fresh group clashes spreading to new areas. Meanwhile, curfew was clamped in the areas under Mornoi Police Station after fresh reports of group clashes between two communities were reported from Dhuptola area following killing of two persons who allegedly placed two hand bombs outside the polling station at Raikhashini Jawaharlal Nehru Vidyalaya. Earlier, mob set ablaze a village under Krishnai Police Station where around 60 houses were destroyed. The mob also indulged in brick-batting and torched two police vehicles, a bus and a Bolero vehicle standing on NH-37 leaving some Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Officer-in Charge of Krishnai Police Station, Haten Ali Ahmed, injured. The series of clashes occurred following a call given to the people living in the RHAC areas by the Rabha Hajong Joint Movement Committee (RHJMC), an umbrella organisation of 34 bodies, to oppose holding of Panchayat elections in the RHAC areas. In the meantime, according to official sources, the Goalpara District recorded a peaceful polling of 60 percent at the 659 polling centres while polling could not take place at the rest 173 centres.
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February - 12 
Fifth round of tripartite talks on the demand for an “alternative arrangement” for the Nagas in Manipur held on February 12 at Senapati District, Manipur ended inconclusively, without any development to the demand raised by the United Naga Council (U
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Fifth round of tripartite talks on the demand for an “alternative arrangement” for the Nagas in Manipur held on February 12 at Senapati District, Manipur ended inconclusively, without any development to the demand raised by the United Naga Council (UNC), reports Nagaland Post. The talk was unsatisfactory, said chairman of the Committee for Alternative Arrangement (CFAA), Paul Leo, who later addressed the media persons after the meeting. He said that the meeting concentrated only on the developmental works undertaken by the Manipur Government in hill areas of the State. State chief secretary, DS Poonia admitted that the talk was concentrated only on the initiatives taken by the State Government for the development of hill areas and no discussion on the alternative arrangement of the UNC. Dissatisfied with the talk, Paul Leo demanded that political dialogue on the demand of the UNC should be initiated at the earliest. The meet also failed to discuss on the date on which the next round of talk would be held.
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February - 12 
Four persons, including two Policemen, were injured in clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and protesters in Kangan area of Ganderbal District. Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke shells to disperse the protesters.
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Four persons, including two Policemen, were injured in clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and protesters in Kangan area of Ganderbal District. Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke shells to disperse the protesters.
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February - 12 
In a an attempt to tackle the Maoist issue, the Odisha Government, on February 12, submitted a INR 238 crore project for the development of the Hilly area in Nuapada District, reports Odisha Today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to the Uni
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In a an attempt to tackle the Maoist issue, the Odisha Government, on February 12, submitted a INR 238 crore project for the development of the Hilly area in Nuapada District, reports Odisha Today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh "We have submitted Rs 238 crore plan for the overall development of Sunabeda Hilly Area." Earlier, on January 17, Ramesh during his visit to the sanctuary area in Nuapada, had described Sunabeda as a "hub" of Maoists. The Union Minister in a letter to the Chief Minister had suggested to submit a development plan for Sunabeda in the line of Saranda Forest Plan of Jharkhand.
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February - 12 
It's not Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) alone that are flooding the local market, but fake currencies of the US, UK and other South East Asian nations are also being circulated largely through private currency exchange centres targeting the people
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It's not Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) alone that are flooding the local market, but fake currencies of the US, UK and other South East Asian nations are also being circulated largely through private currency exchange centres targeting the people who exchange currencies before going on a foreign trip, The Times of India reported on February 13. Police have sounded an alert and advised the people, travelling abroad, to be wary of fake foreign currencies being pumped in by agents and private currency exchangers. The travellers have also been advised to exchange notes from the counters of nationalised banks. Kochi Range (Ernakullam District of Kerala) Inspector General K. Padmakumar said, "The issue is of grave nature. Fake currencies are circulated through the currency exchange agents or counters as it is difficult for the citizen of a particular country to distinguish between original and fake currency of another country”.
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February - 12 
Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, has not yet been taken into custody by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for his role in the German Bakery (Pune, Maharashtra) blast of Fe
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Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, has not yet been taken into custody by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for his role in the German Bakery (Pune, Maharashtra) blast of February 13, 2010, The Times of India reports on February 13. He is one of the seven accused in the case. The 2,500-page charge sheet filed by the ATS named Jundal, Mirza Himayat Baig, other key Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Yasin Bhatkal, Mohsin Choudhary, Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal, and Fayyaz Kagzi. Special Public Prosecutor Raja Thakare said that he has recorded the evidence of 103 witnesses in the German Bakery blast trial and the court was now recording Baig's statement under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). "The recording of the statement will be completed soon," Thakare said. "The prosecution and defence will open their arguments and the judgment should not take long. However, the law would take its course in Jundal's arrest in the German Bakery case."
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February - 12 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 12, announced a reward of INR 10,00,000 each to anyone giving information on elusive Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his 3 aides allegedly involved in several terror cases, reports
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 12, announced a reward of INR 10,00,000 each to anyone giving information on elusive Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his 3 aides allegedly involved in several terror cases, reports Indiatvnews.com. ATS chief Rakesh Maria said, "We would like to announce a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each to any person providing information leading to the arrest of Mohammed Ahmed Siddhibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal (30), Tahaseen Akhtar Wasim Aktar Shaikh (23), Asadulla Akhtar Javed Akhtar (26) and Waqas alias Ahmed (26)”. "We request the public to inform us if they spot the four wanted accused, on the two dedicated mobile numbers 09619122222, 08652012345 and landline number 022-23791619. The phone lines would be manned round the clock. Citizens can also email us at
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
," Maria further said. All the four wanted accused were allegedly involved in three coordinated bomb explosions at different locations in the peak evening hours in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on July 13, 2011 (13/7). The ATS also released to the media, posters consisting their latest photographs, address and physical appearance details such as height, built and age.
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February - 12 
Maoists also killed a villager in Sukma District. Police said the villager was earlier associated with a grass root level Maoist organization but later he had surrendered before the Police.
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Maoists also killed a villager in Sukma District. Police said the villager was earlier associated with a grass root level Maoist organization but later he had surrendered before the Police.
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February - 12 
Miscreants set ablaze at least five voting centres and one sub-post office in Mirza under Kamrup (rural) District in between February 11-12.
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Miscreants set ablaze at least five voting centres and one sub-post office in Mirza under Kamrup (rural) District in between February 11-12.
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February - 12 
One hundred and one supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed tribal organisation, Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), surrendered at Narayanpatna Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha, on February 12, reports The Hin
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One hundred and one supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed tribal organisation, Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), surrendered at Narayanpatna Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha, on February 12, reports The Hindu. They were from Mankidi, Tala Renga, and Jakapani villages of Maoist-affected Narayanpatna block. The number of CMAS activists surrendering before the Police on a single day was the highest on February 12. Till that date, more than 250 CMAS activists surrendered in Narayanpatna block.
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February - 12 
Police on February 12 arrested an imam (cleric) of a Kochi (Eranakulam District)-based mosque and his assistant for possession of Pakistan-printed Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denominations of INR 500, INR 100 and INR 20, reports The Times o
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Police on February 12 arrested an imam (cleric) of a Kochi (Eranakulam District)-based mosque and his assistant for possession of Pakistan-printed Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denominations of INR 500, INR 100 and INR 20, reports The Times of India. The Police recovered FICNs worth INR 30,000from them. The imam - Sayid (88) of Eranakulam - and his aide -Yeshiar (22) of Bihar - were produced at the Eranakulam District magistrate court on February 13. The court sent Yeshiar into Police custody. Sayid will remain in judicial custody.
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February - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh while addressing a conference of State Governors in New Delhi, on February 12, has said that Left Wing Extremism’s (LWE) geographical spread in the country is showing a shrinking trend even though in Assam, it is ex
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Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh while addressing a conference of State Governors in New Delhi, on February 12, has said that Left Wing Extremism’s (LWE) geographical spread in the country is showing a shrinking trend even though in Assam, it is expanding, which is "worrisome", reports The India Today. Explaining the Centre's "two pronged" policy to tackle the LWE issue, he said, "Even as we have intensified operations against the extremists, we have also endeavoured to bridge the development and governance deficit in these areas, many of which have predominantly tribal population." He also listed the steps taken by the Government that include deploying additional central forces, raising specialised forces, strengthening police stations and imparting training to state police personnel in counter insurgency, jungle warfare and anti-terrorism operations. The PM agreed on the need for "greater inter-state coordination in operations against Left Wing Extremists", emphasised by Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan. PM Singh further said the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for 82 select and backward districts, most of which are affected by LWE, is beginning to show encouraging results.
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February - 12 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there were clear signs of improvement in internal security situation in Jammu and Kashmir but admitted that a lot still needs to be done. He also asserted that India remained committed to good relations and pea
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there were clear signs of improvement in internal security situation in Jammu and Kashmir but admitted that a lot still needs to be done. He also asserted that India remained committed to good relations and peaceful existence with the neighbors. He, however, added that incident that took place on the Line of Control (LoC) on January 8, 2013, was against any civilized international behavior and “simply unacceptable to us''. As reported earlier, Pakistani troops had sneaked into the Indian Territory in Mankote sector of Poonch District on January 8 morning and killed two Indian soldiers. They had beheaded Lance Naik Hem Raj and took away his head to Pakistan.
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February - 12 
Reports of isolated stone pelting and clashes were also reported from Districts of Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and Srinagar. Police charged batons and fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters at these places.
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Reports of isolated stone pelting and clashes were also reported from Districts of Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and Srinagar. Police charged batons and fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters at these places.
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February - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two active members of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from near Manipur Sweet Hotel in Imphal West District. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Firoz Ahmad (37) and Hanaskumar Tulija alias Poppy (60). T
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two active members of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from near Manipur Sweet Hotel in Imphal West District. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Firoz Ahmad (37) and Hanaskumar Tulija alias Poppy (60). Two mobile handsets and Rs 15,000 were seized from their possession.
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February - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant belonging to I. K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Pri Pri Mushahary, somewhere near the Ripu reserve forest under Kachugaon Police Station in Gossaigaon sub
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant belonging to I. K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Pri Pri Mushahary, somewhere near the Ripu reserve forest under Kachugaon Police Station in Gossaigaon sub division of Kokrajahar District on February 12, reports The Sentinel. One 7.65 mm pistol factory made, two 7.65 mm live rounds and one mobile phone were recovered from the site. However, another NDFB-IKS militant managed to escape in the thick forest.
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February - 12 
Security forces arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and an Overground Worker (OWG) of the outfit from an area near the Indo-Bangladesh border in South West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The GNLA militant was id
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Security forces arrested a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and an Overground Worker (OWG) of the outfit from an area near the Indo-Bangladesh border in South West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The GNLA militant was identified as Mariours N Sangma (26). A country-made gun and ammunition were recovered from Sangma’s possession along with a mobile phone and camouflage uniforms.
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February - 12 
Seven more persons were injured as protests against the February 9 hanging of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohamad Afzal Guru continued for the fourth day on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew also continued for
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Seven more persons were injured as protests against the February 9 hanging of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohamad Afzal Guru continued for the fourth day on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Curfew also continued for fourth consecutive day in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir Valley.
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February - 12 
Sources said three schools, which are stated to be voting centres for the Panchayat election on February 12 (today) , namely Hatipara LP School, Machenokhowa LP School and Sekhadari LP School under Boko Revenue Circle in Kamrup (rural) District were
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Sources said three schools, which are stated to be voting centres for the Panchayat election on February 12 (today) , namely Hatipara LP School, Machenokhowa LP School and Sekhadari LP School under Boko Revenue Circle in Kamrup (rural) District were partially burnt down on February 10 night causing the voters to panic.
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February - 12 
The body of abducted businessman Raju Saha (30), of Dotma in Kokrajhar District, was recovered from the approaching road to National Highway 31-C, about 150 meters from Serfanguri Police Station in the same District in the night of February 12, repor
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The body of abducted businessman Raju Saha (30), of Dotma in Kokrajhar District, was recovered from the approaching road to National Highway 31-C, about 150 meters from Serfanguri Police Station in the same District in the night of February 12, reports The Sentinel. Local People suspect the hands of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) behind the killing of Saha. The All Assam Bengali Youth Student’s Federation (AABYF) condemned the killing and threatened the militant group involved in the killing and the government of dire consequence if effective measures are not taken immediately.
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February - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 12, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) amounting to around INR 750,000 from the Amritsar sector (Amritsar District) of International Border, reports Hindustan Times.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 12, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) amounting to around INR 750,000 from the Amritsar sector (Amritsar District) of International Border, reports Hindustan Times.
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February - 12 
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued advisory to Omanis and expatriates not to carry Indian currency, menafn.com reported on February 13. The bank said it was issuing the directive following the discovery of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in
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The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued advisory to Omanis and expatriates not to carry Indian currency, menafn.com reported on February 13. The bank said it was issuing the directive following the discovery of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in Oman and other Gulf countries. In an official statement, the bank said: "Following reports about the presence of amounts of counterfeit Indian rupees currency in the local market and the markets of neighboring countries, the bank urges all nationals and expatriates traveling to India to avoid the Indian rupee." According to reports in the Omani media, the CBO issued the directive following the arrest in Kerala of an Omani couple over using fake rupees to settle their hotel bill. The couple had gotten the rupee in lieu of the Omani rials from an authorized money changer in Oman early this month. The couple is still in jail and the Omani and the Indian authorities are studying their case. The Omani bank has also issued strict guidelines to money-exchange offices in Oman following the arrests of Omani nationals in India. "Lack of seriousness on the part of exchange companies is unacceptable and shall be viewed seriously," the bank said.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released all the six abducted tractor drivers in a forest at Punadih village in Lakhisarai District of Bihar, hours after abducting them on February 8, reports The Hindu. The drivers were going towards
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released all the six abducted tractor drivers in a forest at Punadih village in Lakhisarai District of Bihar, hours after abducting them on February 8, reports The Hindu. The drivers were going towards the hilly areas to collect stone chips when a group of armed Maoists intercepted their vehicles and abducted them for non-payment of ‘levy’, informed a Police officer.
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February - 12 
The Delhi Police seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 173 million in 2012, India Today reported on February 13. In 2011, the Delhi Police had seized INR 2.82 million. The increased influx has forced Delhi Police to even set up a se
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The Delhi Police seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 173 million in 2012, India Today reported on February 13. In 2011, the Delhi Police had seized INR 2.82 million. The increased influx has forced Delhi Police to even set up a separate cell in the Parliament Street Police Station, where individuals or banks can submit fake currency they receive through different means. And in the first month of 2013, INR 3.2 million of FICNs has already been deposited there. "Most of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) have been detected by banks and later deposited with us. However, the crackdown on fake currency smuggling will continue," said Neeraj Kumar, city Police Commissioner. Police maintain that the major points for pushing FICNs continue to be the Border States of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar and West Bengal. The FICN is routed through these states from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Dubai, with Pakistan being the main source. The most notorious routes for smuggling FICN into India were the Bangladesh-Kolkata (West Bengal) route (via the North 24 Parganas), Nepal-Gorakhpur (UP) and Nepal-Bihar routes. But now, Police say, Jharkhand's Sahibganj District has emerged as the main landing spot for FICNs sent from across the border.
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February - 12 
The Gorakhpur Police, investigating the May 22, 2007 blasts in the city, has obtained the Allahabad High Court's permission for attachment of property of Mirza Shadab Baig, one of the accused belonging to Indian Mujahideen (IM) who is absconding, Ind
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The Gorakhpur Police, investigating the May 22, 2007 blasts in the city, has obtained the Allahabad High Court's permission for attachment of property of Mirza Shadab Baig, one of the accused belonging to Indian Mujahideen (IM) who is absconding, Indian Express reports on February 13. He also carries a reward of INR 1, 00,000 announced by Delhi Police. Baig is wanted for blasts which took place in the courts of Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad (all in Uttar Pradesh) on November 23, 2007, the Sarojini Nagar market (Delhi) blast on October 29, 2005, serial blasts in Delhi on September 13, 2008, Jaipur (Rajasthan) blast of may 13, 2008 and Ahmedabad (Gujarat) blast of July 26, 2008.
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February - 12 
The lead information provided by the arrested militant, SFs arrested one GNLA OWG identified as Jarbish A Sangma (19) in Ajangre.
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The lead information provided by the arrested militant, SFs arrested one GNLA OWG identified as Jarbish A Sangma (19) in Ajangre.
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February - 12 
The Police, meanwhile, arrested six villagers including four teenage girls, following the raid and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb with a detonator switch, a mobile phone and single barrel (SBML) gun besides empty cartridges and a
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The Police, meanwhile, arrested six villagers including four teenage girls, following the raid and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb with a detonator switch, a mobile phone and single barrel (SBML) gun besides empty cartridges and a GNLA flag from the spot. The arrested persons were accused of providing food, shelter and logistical support to the militants.
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February - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that one of the most wanted Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader and the outfit’s area commander for Tura region, Hedio Momin alias Karak escaped after a Police raid at Nalnapara village under Dalu Police station (We
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The Shillong Times reports that one of the most wanted Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader and the outfit’s area commander for Tura region, Hedio Momin alias Karak escaped after a Police raid at Nalnapara village under Dalu Police station (West Garo Hills District) on February 12 evening. Hedio, who is among the most sought after Garo militant leader after its ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira and is wanted for attacks on former Community and Rural Development Department (C&RD) Minister Saleng A Sangma and his supporters, had taken shelter in a house inside the village. Acting on a tip off, West Garo Hills Police conducted a raid at Nalnapara which led to the exchange of fire between the militants and Security Forces. One of the GNLA cadre was hit during the encounter and Police believe that the area commander may have been wounded in the process. Hedio has been running a reign of terror in the Gambegre-Kherapara and Chokpot region for the last few months.
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February - 12 
Three persons were injured as fresh clashes took place in several parts of Baramulla District
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Three persons were injured as fresh clashes took place in several parts of Baramulla District
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February - 12 
Two tractors, a bike and a mixture machine were set ablaze by the armed cadres of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), at Pathakpagar under Tarhassi Police Station in Palamu
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Two tractors, a bike and a mixture machine were set ablaze by the armed cadres of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), at Pathakpagar under Tarhassi Police Station in Palamu District on February 12, reports The Times of India. Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) A T Mathew said more than a dozen armed PLFI cadres came to the work site, which is a 125 metre-long bridge on river Saphee, at around 11.45 pm and set ablaze the property of the contractor. Mathew said the PLFI cadre Laxman Yadav (18), is suspected to have led this operation.
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February - 13 
A 22-year-old woman Maoist cadre, identified as Mankay alias Rukmi, surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District, on February 13, as she was fed up of "ill treatment" of women by senior cadres, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter,
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A 22-year-old woman Maoist cadre, identified as Mankay alias Rukmi, surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District, on February 13, as she was fed up of "ill treatment" of women by senior cadres, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Shukla, said "Mankay alias Rukmi of Madanwada Dalam had expressed her desire to join the mainstream and laid down her arms yesterday in Devkonde village of the district." She surrendered along with two muzzle loading guns before the joint party of District Police Force and Border Security Force (BSF) following a search operation in the region.
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February - 13 
A civilian identified as one Joseph Rongmei allegedly working at the behest of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘arrested’ by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and detained for few days was released on February 13 on
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A civilian identified as one Joseph Rongmei allegedly working at the behest of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘arrested’ by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and detained for few days was released on February 13 on humanitarian grounds, reports Kanglaonline.
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February - 13 
A Special Team of armed Police continued combing operation in the forest areas near Cherupuzha village in Kannur Distrcit, bordering Karnataka, for the second day on February 13, following eyewitness accounts of the presence of Communist Party of Ind
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A Special Team of armed Police continued combing operation in the forest areas near Cherupuzha village in Kannur Distrcit, bordering Karnataka, for the second day on February 13, following eyewitness accounts of the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest area on the Karnataka side of the border earlier in February, reports The Hindu on February 14. As many as 40 well-equipped Policemen from the District, including the special squad of the Inspector General of Police (IG) (Kannur Range), carried out the combing operation in the forest area at Mundoli. The forest area is located in Karnataka, the Police said
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February - 13 
According to a February 13 The Hindu report more FICN is flooding into the wallets of common man in Kochi every day.
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According to a February 13 The Hindu report more FICN is flooding into the wallets of common man in Kochi every day.
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February - 13 
Ahead of the visit of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to Nuapada District of Odisha on February 16, Police on February 13 unearthed four landmines at Barkot, where he is expected to interact with tribals, reports The Times of India. Th
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Ahead of the visit of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to Nuapada District of Odisha on February 16, Police on February 13 unearthed four landmines at Barkot, where he is expected to interact with tribals, reports The Times of India. The landmines, found close to Sunabeda sanctuary, are suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Two hours before the landmines were discovered, several posters put up by the Nuapada division of CPI-Maoist were found in the area, warning people against allowing the minister from entering Nuapada. "We had gone to seize the posters and wanted to know what was written on them. Then some of our men saw wires, which upon scrutiny were found to be connected to landmines. We are yet to recover them as it was difficult to do so in the absence of appropriate devices," said Nuapada Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashis Singh. Yet more landmines are suspected to have been planted by Maoists in the area, he said.
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February - 13 
At least eight persons, including six protesters and two Policemen, were injured as protesters clashed with the Police in SK Colony Janglant Mandi, Sheerpora, Lal Chowk and Lassibal areas of Anantnag town in Anantnag District in the evening of Februa
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At least eight persons, including six protesters and two Policemen, were injured as protesters clashed with the Police in SK Colony Janglant Mandi, Sheerpora, Lal Chowk and Lassibal areas of Anantnag town in Anantnag District in the evening of February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police fired tear-smoke shells and charged batons to disperse the protesters.
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February - 13 
Before the MoU was inked, Principal Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu said that the process to ink the agreement was initiated more than a year back. The cadres will be rehabilitated under the policy framed by the Union Home Ministry as well as the reh
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Before the MoU was inked, Principal Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu said that the process to ink the agreement was initiated more than a year back. The cadres will be rehabilitated under the policy framed by the Union Home Ministry as well as the rehabilitation policy of the State Government.
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February - 13 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on February 13, however, revealed that 19 people lost their lives in the RHAC violence, of which six died in ethnic clashes, reports The Telegraph. “Twelve persons died in Police firing during poll violence, one during
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on February 13, however, revealed that 19 people lost their lives in the RHAC violence, of which six died in ethnic clashes, reports The Telegraph. “Twelve persons died in Police firing during poll violence, one during loot and arson, and six in ethnic clashes. About 70, including 30 policemen, were injured, while over a hundred houses were burnt,” Gogoi said. Gogoi, while admitting that there were lapses on the part of the Government and the administration, said that the violence was an ‘organized one’ with vested interest circles lending their weight behind it. UNI quoted Tarun Gogoi saying, “I take full responsibility for failing to provide adequate security. There were some lapses and we had no prior information.”
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February - 13 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 13 said there was no ban imposed on publication of newspapers but the dailies had chosen not to print as curfew had made distribution impossible. "There is no ban on newspapers in Kashmir. Papers are choosing
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 13 said there was no ban imposed on publication of newspapers but the dailies had chosen not to print as curfew had made distribution impossible. "There is no ban on newspapers in Kashmir. Papers are choosing not to print because restrictions make delivery of newspapers impossible. If there was a ban, then it would have extended to their Internet editions as well which are regularly being updated. As the restrictions ease the newspapers will resume publication because the problem isn't with printing. It's with them being unable to (distribute). And those continuously going on about a "Government gag" would be well advised to produce a single copy of this gag order," Omar wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter.com.
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February - 13 
Clashes broke out at Wussan and Kijpora in Kangan areas of Ganderbal District in which a Police man was injured. Protesters burnt tyres and blocked the highway for several hours. Reports said Jammu and Kashmir Bank vehicle carrying cash for ATM Kanga
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Clashes broke out at Wussan and Kijpora in Kangan areas of Ganderbal District in which a Police man was injured. Protesters burnt tyres and blocked the highway for several hours. Reports said Jammu and Kashmir Bank vehicle carrying cash for ATM Kangan was damaged in stone pelting at Wussan
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February - 13 
Clashes were reported from Bandipora town (Bandipora District). Protesters pelted stones at Police and Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse them. Reports said that one protester was injured in the clashes.
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Clashes were reported from Bandipora town (Bandipora District). Protesters pelted stones at Police and Police charged batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse them. Reports said that one protester was injured in the clashes.
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February - 13 
Curfew was relaxed and lifted from parts of Kashmir Valley while in other sensitive parts it remained strictly enforced for fifth consecutive day since its imposition on February 9 in the aftermath of the execution of Parliament House attack (Decembe
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Curfew was relaxed and lifted from parts of Kashmir Valley while in other sensitive parts it remained strictly enforced for fifth consecutive day since its imposition on February 9 in the aftermath of the execution of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru.
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February - 13 
Death toll in violence during third phase of Panchayat (local self Government institution) polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas of Goalpara District has risen to 20. The Hindu on February 14 reported that 12 people had died as a resu
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Death toll in violence during third phase of Panchayat (local self Government institution) polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas of Goalpara District has risen to 20. The Hindu on February 14 reported that 12 people had died as a result of Police firing when violent mobs of comprising the Rabha people attacked polling centres and polling teams to obstruct the holding of Panchayat polls on February 12. One more person later died in the Police firing on a mob that was indulging in arson and looting. Besides this, bodies of seven persons killed in clashes between Rabha and non-Rabha groups were recovered between February 12-13. The violence has triggered an exodus of people from affected villages, forcing over 12,000 people to take shelter in 12 relief camps till February 13 afternoon, even as the Army has been continuing flag marches. There was no relaxation in the curfew clamped in Krishnai and Mornoi Police Station areas.
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February - 13 
Four tiffin bombs and some threatening posters were recovered at Barkot in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 13, where the Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is scheduled to visit on February 16, reports The DNA. Besides recovery of
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Four tiffin bombs and some threatening posters were recovered at Barkot in Nuapada District of Odisha, on February 13, where the Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is scheduled to visit on February 16, reports The DNA. Besides recovery of the tiffin bombs, several posters and flag apparently put up by Nuapada Division of the Maoists were found in the area. The posters warned the people against allowing the Minister from entering Nuapada.
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February - 13 
Kanglaonline reports that on February 13 at about 9:45am, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Military Council faction of Kangleipak Commuinist party (KCP-MC) cadres, identified as Potsangbam Sanajaoba Singh, Huiningshungbam Rajesh Meitei and Sairem
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Kanglaonline reports that on February 13 at about 9:45am, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Military Council faction of Kangleipak Commuinist party (KCP-MC) cadres, identified as Potsangbam Sanajaoba Singh, Huiningshungbam Rajesh Meitei and Sairem Rameshwor Singh from Ereima Lai Manak of Lamboikhul Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District.
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February - 13 
Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary praised the State government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups and said law and order situation in the State is under control, reports The Shillong Times on Februa
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Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary praised the State government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups and said law and order situation in the State is under control, reports The Shillong Times on February 14. He said ensuring elections would pass off peacefully. Speaking at the two-day conference of Governors in New Delhi, Mooshahary said the state was fully geared up for the February 23 elections. “The activities of HNLC are on decline in Khasi-Jaintia Hills” .The Governor said adding the peace agreement with the Garo militant outfit Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) would be signed shortly. “However, the increased activities of the GNLA[Garo National Liberation Army] and its growing influence in Garo Hills and parts of West Khasi Hills is a matter of concern,” he added.
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February - 13 
On February 13, security agencies seized four rusted rounds of AK-47 and one round of 12 bore gun from a bag of herbs during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh, in the same District, reports Kashmir Times.
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On February 13, security agencies seized four rusted rounds of AK-47 and one round of 12 bore gun from a bag of herbs during frisking at Chakan-Da-Bagh, in the same District, reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 13 
On February 13, websites of three Chandigarh’s Sector 20 (tech hub of the city) based shopkeepers were hacked and objectionable material was posted by the hacker, who introduced himself as a Pakistani national, according to The Times of India. Victim
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On February 13, websites of three Chandigarh’s Sector 20 (tech hub of the city) based shopkeepers were hacked and objectionable material was posted by the hacker, who introduced himself as a Pakistani national, according to The Times of India. Victims said the cyber criminals managed to hack their websites despite the fact that they are using the best anti-virus software. "The hacker introduced himself as Wasim Gujjar. He had written expletives against Indians and the country. We filed a police complaint but nothing came of it," said Naresh Garg, president of the Sector 20 market association.
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February - 13 
Places of worship have become soft targets for fake currency rackets to carry out their operations, The Times of India reports on February 14. Kochi Police have launched a probe to track the details of people from other states who have been working i
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Places of worship have become soft targets for fake currency rackets to carry out their operations, The Times of India reports on February 14. Kochi Police have launched a probe to track the details of people from other states who have been working in various places of worship in the city.
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February - 13 
Police in Kannur, Kasargod and Wayanad Districts of Kerala and their counterparts in the neighbouring Karnataka have been put on high alert following reports of threats of possible attacks on some of the Police Stations by Maoists, reports The Indian
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Police in Kannur, Kasargod and Wayanad Districts of Kerala and their counterparts in the neighbouring Karnataka have been put on high alert following reports of threats of possible attacks on some of the Police Stations by Maoists, reports The Indian Express on February 14.
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February - 13 
Six more persons were injured in fresh clashes that were reported from several parts of Baramulla District. Police used batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse the protesters.
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Six more persons were injured in fresh clashes that were reported from several parts of Baramulla District. Police used batons and fired tear-smoke to disperse the protesters.
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February - 13 
State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills, for
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State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills, for the law and order duty. The Chief Electoral Officer, P Naik told reporters on February 13 that 61 companies of central paramilitary forces would arrive in the State after the Tripura elections on February 15. Naik hoped that the election would be free and fair since no militant group has boycotted the elections. The chief electoral officer, however, admitted that there were certain pockets in Garo Hills which are vulnerable that need attention.
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February - 13 
Suspected Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted a boy from Longkhum village in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post on February 14. The boy is yet to be released. Situation in Alichen, Longkhum conti
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Suspected Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted a boy from Longkhum village in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post on February 14. The boy is yet to be released. Situation in Alichen, Longkhum continues to remain tense. To find a solution for the early release, Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman Major General (retd.) N. George along with his staff officer held a joint meeting on February 13, with District administration, Police, Ao Senden (apex body of Ao tribe), village councils of Longkhum and Mangmetong. After the meeting, DC & returning officer Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso released a press handout. The press handout appealed to the NSCN-IM authorities to release the abducted boy unharmed and without any pre-condition soon.
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February - 13 
The Sangai Express reports that initiating yet another peace process with armed groups operating in Manipur, the Centre, State Government and three militant outfits signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the banquet hall of 1st Batt
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The Sangai Express reports that initiating yet another peace process with armed groups operating in Manipur, the Centre, State Government and three militant outfits signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion of Manipur Rifles on February 13. The three groups which signed the MoU were the United Revolutionary Front (URF), which was constituted by the Lanheiba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lanheiba), Chingkheinganba faction of KCP (KCP-Chingkheinganba) and Sunil Meitei faction of (KCP-Sunil Meitei) faction; KCP-Lamphel which was constituted after the merger of KCP-Lamphel, KCP-City Meitei and KCP-Taibangnganba and the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF), with its two factions namely Athouba group and Achouba group. Representing the Centre, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shambhu Singh and Principal Secretary of the Government of Manipur, Dr Suresh Babu signed the MoU on behalf of Delhi and Imphal. ‘Chairman’ of the URF, Khwairakpam Gopendro alias Lanheiba, ‘secretary’ home affairs, Puyam Mangiyamba alias Ruhini and Ngangom Soviet Meitei alias Chingkheinganba Meitei appended their signatures on the MoU on behalf of URF. From the side of KCP-Lamphel, its ‘chief of army’, Naorem Brojen alias City Meitei and ‘joint secretary’ Taibangnganba alias Dilip signed on the MoU while the KYKL-MDF was represented by its ‘president’ Maisnam Athouba and ‘general secretary’ Laimayum Ronel alias Achouba. Altogether 90 cadres from the URF turned up for the occasion and they laid down 50 arms of different makes. From the side of KCP-Lamphel, a total of 40 cadres turned up and they deposited 27 guns. On the other hand, the KYKL-MDF deposited a total of 61 arms, while 67 cadres turned up. Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, attended the MoU signing function as the chief guest and president respectively. Addressing the occasion, Ibobi said that the Government welcomes the return of the militants to the mainstream and added that they were misled into taking up arms in the first place. Gaikhangam in his presidential address said that the signing of the MoU will go a long way in helping the State to move forward in development and progress.
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February - 13 
The Shillong Times reports on February 14 that Meghalaya Governor, RS Mooshahary while praising the State Government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups said law and order situation in the State is un
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The Shillong Times reports on February 14 that Meghalaya Governor, RS Mooshahary while praising the State Government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups said law and order situation in the State is under control. Speaking at the two-day conference of Governors, Mooshahary said the State was fully geared up for the February 23 elections. “The activities of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are on decline in Khasi-Jainita Hills,” the Governor said adding the peace agreement with the Garo militant outfit A'Chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) would be signed shortly. “However, the increased activities of the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) and its growing influence in Garo Hills and parts of West Khasi Hills is a matter of concern,” he added.
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February - 13 
The State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills,
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The State will avail the services of 71 companies of central para-military forces for the Assembly elections, though the Election department had sought 76 companies. Only 10 companies of para military forces have been deployed, mostly in Garo Hills, for the law and order duty. The Chief Electoral Officer P. Naik told reporters on February 13 that 61 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces would arrive in the State after the Tripura elections on February 15.
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February - 13 
The Times of India reports that at least six militant cadres belonging to different outfits, on February 13, surrendered with arms to Border Security Force (BSF) authorities at the paramilitary force's 116 battalion complex near Loktak Lake in Bishnu
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The Times of India reports that at least six militant cadres belonging to different outfits, on February 13, surrendered with arms to Border Security Force (BSF) authorities at the paramilitary force's 116 battalion complex near Loktak Lake in Bishnupur District. Four cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one each of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) and PLA surrendered along with five pistols, one carbine and two grenades to the BSF inspector general (frontier headquarters) Manohar Lal Batham, a BSF official said.
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February - 13 
The Union Government has approved continuation of special schemes to modernize Police Forces in states worth over INR 120 billion and earmarked nearly 20 percent additional funds for its ongoing 'Mega City Policing' plan for Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore
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The Union Government has approved continuation of special schemes to modernize Police Forces in states worth over INR 120 billion and earmarked nearly 20 percent additional funds for its ongoing 'Mega City Policing' plan for Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmadabad, The Times of India reported of February 14. These proposals were approved by the Union Cabinet in its on February 7. States will, accordingly, be given INR 123.78 billion for the next five years till 2016-17 to modernize their Police Forces. Nearly INR 4.32 billion of this will go exclusively to seven metropolitan cities under the 'Mega City Policing' (MCP) plan
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February - 13 
Two houses were set ablaze in fresh incidents on the outskirts of Goalpara town in Goalpara District on February 13, reports Zee News. Two fire brigade personnel, who had gone there, also received bullet injuries. So far 20 persons were killed in vio
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Two houses were set ablaze in fresh incidents on the outskirts of Goalpara town in Goalpara District on February 13, reports Zee News. Two fire brigade personnel, who had gone there, also received bullet injuries. So far 20 persons were killed in violence during third phase of Panchayat (local self government institution) polls in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas of Goalpara District. There was no relaxation in the curfew clamped in Krishnai and Mornoi Police Stations.
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February - 14 
A ‘commander’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Abbas Khan, was arrested from Shakarpur area (East Delhi District) in Delhi for committing robbery and theft, Police said on February 14, reports Nagaland Post. He was earlier ar
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A ‘commander’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Abbas Khan, was arrested from Shakarpur area (East Delhi District) in Delhi for committing robbery and theft, Police said on February 14, reports Nagaland Post. He was earlier arrested by Delhi Police in June 2010 for alleged involvement in vehicle theft in the city and forgery of documents of the stolen vehicles, said an officer. He remained in Tihar Jail till March 2012. Thereafter, he was presented in a court in Manipur but he later managed to flee from there, Police said.
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February - 14 
A ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Raviji alias BKG, was arrested at Kothonda village in Palamu District, on February 14, reports samaylive.com. Acting on a tip-off, the district force raided the village and arrested him, said Superintendent of P
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A ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Raviji alias BKG, was arrested at Kothonda village in Palamu District, on February 14, reports samaylive.com. Acting on a tip-off, the district force raided the village and arrested him, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup T Mathew. The SP further said one pistol and 25 rounds of cartridge have been recovered from his possession. BKG admitted that the Maoists are equipped with sophisticated fire-arms but there was dearth of man-power to utilise it, Mathew added.
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February - 14 
A goodwill mission team of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) comprising several senior leaders, visiting the violence hit areas of Goalpara District, was attacked at the Rangagora Lower Primary School camp inmates on February 14, reports Th
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A goodwill mission team of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) comprising several senior leaders, visiting the violence hit areas of Goalpara District, was attacked at the Rangagora Lower Primary School camp inmates on February 14, reports The Sentinel. Rangagora Lower Primary School is being used as relief camp by the violence–hit people of the greater Gobindapur area. According to reports, the APCC delegation was headed by vice president YL Karna. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. About 10,650 displaced people have been put up in 12 relief camps adds The Telegraph.
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February - 14 
A team of Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Sagolsem Hemchandra Singh (39), from his residence at Yairipok Laimanai Top Chingtha Arambam Leirak on Fe
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A team of Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-KK Nganba) identified as Sagolsem Hemchandra Singh (39), from his residence at Yairipok Laimanai Top Chingtha Arambam Leirak on February 14 around 5pm.
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February - 14 
An assistant driver of a truck received bullet injuries when some unidentified persons opened fire at the truck at Mawai junction under Kasom Khullen Police station in Ukhrul District on February 14. Police later recovered four spent cartridges of AK
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An assistant driver of a truck received bullet injuries when some unidentified persons opened fire at the truck at Mawai junction under Kasom Khullen Police station in Ukhrul District on February 14. Police later recovered four spent cartridges of AK rifle ammunition from the spot, informed a source.
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February - 14 
Another RPF cadre namely Thangjam Shanta Singh alias Lenin (41) was also arrested from his house in Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai. One mobile phone along with one SIM Card was recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that he joined RPF in
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Another RPF cadre namely Thangjam Shanta Singh alias Lenin (41) was also arrested from his house in Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai. One mobile phone along with one SIM Card was recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that he joined RPF in the year 2009 through one Yaithenngbam Jiten singh of Kanguchingjin who is also the elder brother of Punshi. He confessed that they were involved in several cases of firing upon non-Manipuris, among which one of the notable incidents is the incident of firing on Mr Lal Deva Podda (45) originally from Patepur Village, Biha
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February - 14 
Army on February 14, foiled an infiltration attempt by two militants in combat dress on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Lam in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and killed one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, one A
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Army on February 14, foiled an infiltration attempt by two militants in combat dress on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Lam in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and killed one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, one Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Major Singh was also injured. Police have recovered AK-47 rifle of the slain militant from the site of encounter.
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February - 14 
CPI-Maoist leader Arvindji, who had got Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the abdomen of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the recent Latehar encounter, is cornered in the jungles of Jharkhand's Gumla District along with 150
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CPI-Maoist leader Arvindji, who had got Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the abdomen of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the recent Latehar encounter, is cornered in the jungles of Jharkhand's Gumla District along with 150 Maoists, reports The Times of India on February 15. Sources said, Security Forces have been on Arvindji's trail for over 15 days and have surrounded the area forcing him to move within the Gumla jungles. However, forces are not able to strike as there are reports of the Maoists using villagers as human shield in case an encounter takes place. An unnamed senior official from the anti-Maoist forces engaged in the chase said, "More than a fortnight ago we received information that Arvindji along with certain other Maoist leaders and a contingent of about 150 Naxalites was moving towards Saranda through Gumla. We quickly launched an operation and have been on their trail. We have not let them move out of Gumla because of our constant raids. We are expecting an encounter in days to come."
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February - 14 
Customs officials at Cochin Port on February 14, seized currency worth 26,50,000 Iraqi dinar from an unaccompanied baggage. The baggage was sent from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a native of Balussery in Kozhikode (Kozhikode District), Mansoor C
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Customs officials at Cochin Port on February 14, seized currency worth 26,50,000 Iraqi dinar from an unaccompanied baggage. The baggage was sent from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a native of Balussery in Kozhikode (Kozhikode District), Mansoor Cherooth.
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February - 14 
Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres namely, Oinam Ibomcha alias Ronet (40) and Ningombam Doren (38) from Palace compound on February 14.
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Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadres namely, Oinam Ibomcha alias Ronet (40) and Ningombam Doren (38) from Palace compound on February 14.
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February - 14 
Indian Express reported on February 15, that Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts on LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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Indian Express reported on February 15, that Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts on LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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February - 14 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant belonging to Revolutionary peoples’ Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Yaithengbam Punshi Singh alias Iano on February 14 in Imphal Eas
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant belonging to Revolutionary peoples’ Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Yaithengbam Punshi Singh alias Iano on February 14 in Imphal East District. One hand grenade and one mobile phone along with one SIM Card were recovered from his possession. On verification, he stated that he joined the RPF through one ‘Lieutenant’ Alen of Heirok in the year 2007 as People Militia.
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February - 14 
Kerala Police personnel and specially trained commandos intensified their search operation on the Kerala-Karnataka border areas after confirming the presence of five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, in the area,
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Kerala Police personnel and specially trained commandos intensified their search operation on the Kerala-Karnataka border areas after confirming the presence of five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, in the area, reports PTI on February 15. Hundreds of armed personnel, including 60 'Thunderbolt' commandos led the operations in the Tirunelly forest area, assisted by officials of forest department. The presence of the Maoists at Kanjirakolly and Chittari area of Kannur District was confirmed by top police officials.
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February - 14 
Key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal has moved a Delhi court seeking discharge from the Jama Masjid (Delhi) blast case on the ground of ‘illegal investigation and court proceedings’, Deccan Chronicle reports o
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Key November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal has moved a Delhi court seeking discharge from the Jama Masjid (Delhi) blast case on the ground of ‘illegal investigation and court proceedings’, Deccan Chronicle reports on February 15.. An application moved in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Asha Menon said, "Under the scheme of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), under which he has been booked, a magistrate has no power to remand the accused either in police or judicial custody, or take cognisance of offences or commit the case to sessions." Besides Jundal, seven Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives - Adil, Mohd Irshad Khan, Kafeel Ahmed, Basheer Ahmed, Mohd Shakeel, Aftab Alam and Kamal, accused in the Jama Masjid blast case and also various terror attacks across India have sought to be discharged saying Delhi Police and the magisterial court have failed to follow the scheme of UAPA.
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February - 14 
Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) has claimed that the firing incident at a truck in Ukhrul District on February 14, which had left a handyman injured, was carried out by its cadres, reports Kanglaonline. According to a statement signed by the
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Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) has claimed that the firing incident at a truck in Ukhrul District on February 14, which had left a handyman injured, was carried out by its cadres, reports Kanglaonline. According to a statement signed by the Information and publicity officer of MNRF, ‘Major’ Maxstone said that they have been requesting to the truck owners and businessmen who are doing timber business in between Kasom khullen and Kamjong areas to extend monetary help to the organization since 2011 and in April 2012 they had collected some money from the truck drivers and owners. From 2013, they demanded the truck owners and businessmen to pay the same amount of money as tax as they pay to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), to which the truck owners and businessmen responded in the negative which has led to the firing incident where a handyman was injured, the statement said. They also said that they stand to save the territorial integrity of Manipur and NSCN-IM threatens the territorial integrity of Manipur.
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February - 14 
Markets, shops, offices, banks, educational institutions remained closed and vehicles kept off the roads in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) comprising Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa and Chirang Districts. All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU) h
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Markets, shops, offices, banks, educational institutions remained closed and vehicles kept off the roads in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) comprising Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa and Chirang Districts. All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU) had also supported the bandh and observed a Black Day.
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February - 14 
Miscreants on February 14 set ablaze two vehicles in a road near Aolijen and Ungma in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post. The incident happened after a particular candidate tried to enter the Longkhum village to declare his candidature.
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Miscreants on February 14 set ablaze two vehicles in a road near Aolijen and Ungma in Mokokchung District, reports Nagaland Post. The incident happened after a particular candidate tried to enter the Longkhum village to declare his candidature.
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February - 14 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has informed all responsible not to entertain any “advance taxation” for the year 2013-14 till further notice from the “higher authorities”. An order issued by NSCN (K) president’s office, through MIP, cautioned that anyone who
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has informed all responsible not to entertain any “advance taxation” for the year 2013-14 till further notice from the “higher authorities”. An order issued by NSCN (K) president’s office, through MIP, cautioned that anyone who had made “advance payments” would have to pay “double” as the “government” would not be held responsible for such payments.
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February - 14 
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the LoC in Balnoi sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the LoC in Balnoi sector of Poonch District on February 14.
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February - 14 
Police arrested a Maoist following a raid at Lodhi village under Gomia block of Bokaro District, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kuldeep Dwivedi, said acting on a tip off Police conducted raid at t
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Police arrested a Maoist following a raid at Lodhi village under Gomia block of Bokaro District, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kuldeep Dwivedi, said acting on a tip off Police conducted raid at the village jointly with 26 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and arrested Gulam Mustafa.
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February - 14 
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition has been filed with an Imphal bench of Gauhati High Court against the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) of hill Districts i.e. Senapati, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Ukhru
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition has been filed with an Imphal bench of Gauhati High Court against the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) of hill Districts i.e. Senapati, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Ukhrul and Chandel who have been stationed by opening their offices at Imphal instead of working or/and staying at their District head quarters, reports Kanglaonline. With the court admitting PIL petition, the first hearing concerning the petition was held on February 14. It may be mentioned that ADC elections of hill Districts were held in 2010. The PIL petition was filed with the court complaining that people in the hills have faced lots of inconveniences since offices were opened and the officials were stationed at Imphal after the election.
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February - 14 
State government admitted that it is not constitutionally competent to exclude autonomous council areas from the Panchayat Act, yet it went ahead to promise this to the Rabhas 17 years ago, reports The Times of India. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO
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State government admitted that it is not constitutionally competent to exclude autonomous council areas from the Panchayat Act, yet it went ahead to promise this to the Rabhas 17 years ago, reports The Times of India. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) issued a statement signed by the Chief Minister's press adviser, Bharat Chandra Narah, which said, "Clause 5 of the Rabha Hasong Accord signed between the Government of Assam and the All Rabha Students Union and the Rabha Hasong Demand Committee on March 10, 1995 at Dispur was unconstitutional because the state government has no jurisdiction to exclude Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council areas from the purview of 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India under Article 244M." Narah further said that though Clause 5 existed in the accord, it was not included when the state legislative assembly passed the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Act in 1995 to give legality to the accord. Earlier, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi February 13 termed the Rabha Accord as faulty.
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February - 14 
The Dummugudem Police have arrested two persons, including a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member at Arlagudem in Khammam District on February 14 and recovered a camera flash from their possession, reports The Hindu.
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The Dummugudem Police have arrested two persons, including a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member at Arlagudem in Khammam District on February 14 and recovered a camera flash from their possession, reports The Hindu.
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February - 14 
The Mokokchung Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions at Sewak check gate at Mokokchung town. Police recovered one.22 pistol with 8 live rounds and a .30 US Carbine with 10 live rounds.
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The Mokokchung Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions at Sewak check gate at Mokokchung town. Police recovered one.22 pistol with 8 live rounds and a .30 US Carbine with 10 live rounds.
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February - 14 
The Police recovered cache of explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout, around Heso Forest area, in Ranchi District on February 14, reports pardaphash.com. Commenting on the matter, Saket Kumar, Ranchi Senior Superintend
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The Police recovered cache of explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout, around Heso Forest area, in Ranchi District on February 14, reports pardaphash.com. Commenting on the matter, Saket Kumar, Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said "There was information of presence of Rammohan Munda and a Maoist group in the jungle areas. Two teams conducted raids. The Maoists escaped from the spot." Police also recovered "400 boosters", eatables and daily-use things from the Maoist hideout.
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February - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified miscreants triggered a blast at the high security area of Ukhrul Deputy Commisioner Bungalow in the night of February 14, creating fear and apprehensions among the Ukhrul residents. No casualty, however, h
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified miscreants triggered a blast at the high security area of Ukhrul Deputy Commisioner Bungalow in the night of February 14, creating fear and apprehensions among the Ukhrul residents. No casualty, however, has been reported in the incident. No group or individuals have claimed hands in the incident so far.
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February - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a Nokma (village head) identified as Spinder Areng of Daribokgre near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve bordering East and West Garo Hills District on February
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a Nokma (village head) identified as Spinder Areng of Daribokgre near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve bordering East and West Garo Hills District on February 14 suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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February - 14 
The supporters of Kokrajhar District committee of the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU) during the 12–hour Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) bandh (general strike) called by the same organisation set ablaze a car and a bike at Magurmari Rabha
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The supporters of Kokrajhar District committee of the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU) during the 12–hour Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) bandh (general strike) called by the same organisation set ablaze a car and a bike at Magurmari Rabha Basti in Kokrajhar District on February 14, reports The Sentinel. All the business establishments, markets and shops remained closed while vehicles were off the road during the bandh period. The National Highway 31(C) also wore a deserted look.
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February - 14 
Troops of 63 Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a consignment of ammunition and explosives from Sarhuti Gala forests in Taryath area of Kalakote in Rajouri District on February 14, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included 168 rounds of AK
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Troops of 63 Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a consignment of ammunition and explosives from Sarhuti Gala forests in Taryath area of Kalakote in Rajouri District on February 14, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included 168 rounds of AK rifle, two AK magazines, half kg explosive material, two electric detonators, one hand grenade, one Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenade and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) circuit. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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February - 14 
Zee News adds that a Congress Party office and three trucks were set ablaze and vehicles damaged during the bandh in Udalguri District. Unidentified persons poured kerosene on the Congress office, Rajib Bhavan, at Tangla in Udalguri District and set
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Zee News adds that a Congress Party office and three trucks were set ablaze and vehicles damaged during the bandh in Udalguri District. Unidentified persons poured kerosene on the Congress office, Rajib Bhavan, at Tangla in Udalguri District and set ablaze its wooden doors and windows. Police fired in the air at Kalaigaon to disperse a group of persons using violent means to impose the bandh by forcing shop-owners to close down their shops. At Khoirabari in the same District, some persons set ablaze three trucks and blocked roads to prevent movement of vehicles.
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February - 15 
31 Assam Rifles personnel reportedly recovered one country made pistol with magazine, four live rounds of pistol, one single barrel 12 bore gun, 10 live cartridges of 12 bore gun and 13 country made bombs from an abandoned house in Yaongyimsen villag
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31 Assam Rifles personnel reportedly recovered one country made pistol with magazine, four live rounds of pistol, one single barrel 12 bore gun, 10 live cartridges of 12 bore gun and 13 country made bombs from an abandoned house in Yaongyimsen village, Mokokchung District on February 15.
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February - 15 
A person, identified as Hazi Anees, has been sent to two years in jail by a Delhi Court for selling Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) printed in Pakistan, reports PTI. Additional Sessions Judge Nisha Saxena also slapped a fine of INR 70,000 on convict
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A person, identified as Hazi Anees, has been sent to two years in jail by a Delhi Court for selling Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) printed in Pakistan, reports PTI. Additional Sessions Judge Nisha Saxena also slapped a fine of INR 70,000 on convict Hazi Anees. It is proved that the accused was selling or trafficking FICN and when he did so, he knew and had reason to believe that the notes were forged and counterfeit.
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February - 15 
A secret dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was unearthed on February 15 near Godapakali under Daringbadi Police Station limits in Kandhamal District during a joint operation by personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),
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A secret dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was unearthed on February 15 near Godapakali under Daringbadi Police Station limits in Kandhamal District during a joint operation by personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Police, reports The Hindu. The items seized from the spot included a steel container with five kilogram explosives, another steel container having around five kilogram splinters used in IEDs, several other containers used to manufacture landmines and items of Maoist use.
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February - 15 
A team of Imphal East commandos also arrested one United Nation Libeartion Front (UNLF) cadre identified as, Khaidem Premkumar alias Shangai Ningthou Meitei (33) from Nungaipokpi on February 15. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF in the y
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A team of Imphal East commandos also arrested one United Nation Libeartion Front (UNLF) cadre identified as, Khaidem Premkumar alias Shangai Ningthou Meitei (33) from Nungaipokpi on February 15. On verification, he stated that he joined UNLF in the year 2012 through his younger brother Toyamba and he was involved in the extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, private firms and through transportation of arms and ammunition.
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February - 15 
Armed suspected militants abducted a young engineer of a private construction firm engaged by Power Grid Corporation of India from Betagaon in Baksa District of lower Assam in the night of February 15. The engineer, Chintala Paidi Raju, who hails fro
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Armed suspected militants abducted a young engineer of a private construction firm engaged by Power Grid Corporation of India from Betagaon in Baksa District of lower Assam in the night of February 15. The engineer, Chintala Paidi Raju, who hails from Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, was abducted by four motorcycle-borne youths at gunpoint at 10.20 pm from the firm’s piling site on the bank of Puthimari river under Goreswar Police station. The Police said they were yet to identify the abductors. Sources in Baksa said the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), which has a strong base in the area, might have demanded money from the construction firm and abducted the engineer as it refused to pay them. No one from the company was available for comment.
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February - 15 
CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ of the Santhal Parganas, identified as Ram Lal Rai (21), his wife and Maoist cadres Panmuni Murmu (22) and Panchanan Mandal were arrested at Kathijoria village under Muffasil Police Station in Dumka District, on February
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CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ of the Santhal Parganas, identified as Ram Lal Rai (21), his wife and Maoist cadres Panmuni Murmu (22) and Panchanan Mandal were arrested at Kathijoria village under Muffasil Police Station in Dumka District, on February 15, reports The Deccan Herald. Dumka, Superintendent of Police (SP), Hemant Toppo, said after his arrest, Rai guided the Police to neighbouring Jamtara District where three other Maoists, Rekha, Tara Pujhar and Gopal Pujhar, were arrested. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition were seized from them.
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February - 15 
Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border, The Times of India reports on February 16. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two c
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Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border, The Times of India reports on February 16. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two countries. This information was given by the newly appointed Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Subhash Joshi during his stay at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).
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February - 15 
he Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has convened a meeting of top Police and civil officials of states affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence on February 20 to review anti-Maoist operations and improve the efficacy of t
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he Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has convened a meeting of top Police and civil officials of states affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence on February 20 to review anti-Maoist operations and improve the efficacy of the strategies, reports The Times of India. Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh will take part in the meeting during which in-depth deliberations will be held on the security situation in the 'Red Corridor'. Sources said the meeting would deliberate on the issue of coordination among State Police and Central Police Forces and decide on a strategy to tackle Maoists who are known to flee from one state to another after committing a crime. The meeting will also review the development programmes being carried out in Maoist-hit Districts and ways to speed them up to reach the maximum number of people.
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February - 15 
In the afternoon of February 15, a group of militants fired in the air at Williamnagar market in East Garo Hills District creating panic among the traders in the area. Police suspect the role of either Breakaway faction of A'Chik National Volunteer C
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In the afternoon of February 15, a group of militants fired in the air at Williamnagar market in East Garo Hills District creating panic among the traders in the area. Police suspect the role of either Breakaway faction of A'Chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) or GNLA behind the Williamnagar market firing incident. The militants escaped probably crossing the Simsang River.
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February - 15 
India’s Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat on February 15 said in Vancouver (Canada) that the “law of the land” could not have two yardsticks to deal with terror groups as this may cause divisions in India’s secular society, reports vancouverdesi.
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India’s Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat on February 15 said in Vancouver (Canada) that the “law of the land” could not have two yardsticks to deal with terror groups as this may cause divisions in India’s secular society, reports vancouverdesi.com. The minister commented, “We must act with neutrality if we want to clean our society. If we condemn Indian Mujahideen (Indian militant group accused of some terror attacks in the country in the past), we must also condemn those groups and organisations involved in the Malegaon and Samjhauta Express bomb blasts (that killed a lot of Muslims)”.
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February - 15 
Kanglaonline reports that Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militants attacked Assam Rifles (AR) personnel by exploding a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at around 3.35 pm on February 15 from which they had a narrow escape. The incident occurr
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Kanglaonline reports that Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militants attacked Assam Rifles (AR) personnel by exploding a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at around 3.35 pm on February 15 from which they had a narrow escape. The incident occurred near the main road along the Uripok Kangchup Road, also known as Salam Pandol of Heibongpokpi under Lamsang Police station of Imphal West District. A convoy of AR vehicles including one gypsy and a 407 Mini truck of D Company of AR at Kangchup post was coming down to their post from Imphal, when the incident happened. However no AR personnel sustained injuries as the IED exploded after AR vehicles went past. The PLA, in a press release claimed that a Special warfare Group of the outfit was responsible for the bomb attack and further said that the pride of the Inspector General Assam Rifles –South (IGAR-S) on their success in bringing some armed groups to the negotiating table will be short lived and asserted that the surrendered militants cannot vilify the spirit of the revolutionaries and tarnish their spirit. It further added that PLA will not tire in its struggle to expel non-Manipuri soldiers from Manipur.
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February - 15 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad's (ATS) Nagpur subunit has put up posters of Indian Mujahideen (IM) India ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and three of his accomplices across the city, seeking information on these wanted terrorists for their alleged involvemen
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad's (ATS) Nagpur subunit has put up posters of Indian Mujahideen (IM) India ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and three of his accomplices across the city, seeking information on these wanted terrorists for their alleged involvement in bomb blasts in Mumbai and Pune, reports The Times of India on February 16. The state ATS is also trying to ensure a red-corner notice is issued against Bhatkal as he is known to sneak into both Bangladesh and Nepal from time to time. ATS Nagpur undertook the initiatives after Mumbai Head Quarter started the drive against the wanted terrorists.
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February - 15 
Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) candidate from Suruhuto assembly constituency, Shetoyi Sumi has refuted the complaint lodged by Congress candidate from the same constituency, Kiyezhe Aye with the deputy commissioner (DC) and returning officer (RO) Zunh
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Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) candidate from Suruhuto assembly constituency, Shetoyi Sumi has refuted the complaint lodged by Congress candidate from the same constituency, Kiyezhe Aye with the deputy commissioner (DC) and returning officer (RO) Zunheboto District with regard to involvement of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in the election process. NSCN-K on February 15 dismissed the Congress candidate’s allegation and described it as an insult to the outfit. Congress Candidate from Kiyezhe Aye stated that the appeal to impose 144 Criminal Procedure Court (CrPc) in the constituency was made sincerely and purely to ensure free and fair democratic election. He further said that he had written to DC & RO Zunheboto for imposition of CrPc along with a post-mortem report on incidents witnessed during 2008 election. The post-mortem report, Aye stated, did not mention NSCN-K group’s involvement in particular but rather the actions of cadres belonging to the erstwhile Unification faction of NSCN (NSCN-U) group during the 2008 elections.
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February - 15 
Normal life in the District has been affected as the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (General Shut down) imposed by KPLT entered its fourth day, reports The Sentinel. The bandh called by KPLT militants started on 5 pm of February 12. No untoward inc
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Normal life in the District has been affected as the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (General Shut down) imposed by KPLT entered its fourth day, reports The Sentinel. The bandh called by KPLT militants started on 5 pm of February 12. No untoward incident has so far been received from any part of the District. Government offices barring the Deputy Commissioner’s office all other government offices have remained closed, while no vehicular movement was visible.
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February - 15 
Personnel of 31 AR arrested one person and reportedly recovered arms and ammunition from his possession on February 15 from a house in Entsungkong ward, Mangkolemba village in Mokokchung District. In a press release, PRO of Inspector General Assam Ri
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Personnel of 31 AR arrested one person and reportedly recovered arms and ammunition from his possession on February 15 from a house in Entsungkong ward, Mangkolemba village in Mokokchung District. In a press release, PRO of Inspector General Assam Rifles-North (IGAR-North) stated that one Nungshimaong, suspected to be a militant cadre, was arrested along with one 12 bore gun, five live cartridges, three pairs of Jungle boots and a new combat pattern shirt.
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February - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), identified as Prabin Rongpi, from the Balipathar area under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 15, reports The Times of India. P
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), identified as Prabin Rongpi, from the Balipathar area under Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 15, reports The Times of India. Police seized cash worth INR 50,000, a revolver and two live ammunitions from him. Police said a group of KPLT militants were in the Balipathar area to attack businessmen who did not support their bandh (General Shut down) and opened their business establishments during bandh hours.
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February - 15 
SFs arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkmen from Chirang District on February 15, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkmen from Chirang District on February 15, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 15 
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is the first Indian State Security Force (barring Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to have scuba diving capability, Indian Express reports on February 16. The officer in-charge of Coastal Security Polic
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The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is the first Indian State Security Force (barring Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to have scuba diving capability, Indian Express reports on February 16. The officer in-charge of Coastal Security Police said, “It is such an important skill for our coastal security police. We recognised the need long time ago, and are now proud of having this skill." “Our training is having a wider impact. We are not only giving the force a critical skill of scuba diving, but also giving the policemen ‘Sea Legs’,” said Madhava Reddy, managing director of Bangalore-based Planet Scuba India (PSI), which is entrusted with providing the training. “Based on the Karnataka model, we are offering our services to other forces which border the sea,” he said. With this training, Karnataka Police will be able to carry out basic diving operations independently. Until now, all Police forces in the country depended on the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, National Disaster Rescue Force (NDRF) and Army. They will train further to become capable of undertaking 'Search, Rescue and Recovery' through the PADI Public Safety Diver Course.
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February - 15 
The Telegraph reports that two persons were injured and two vehicles damaged as suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants opened fire on National Highway 37 near Kaziranga National Park in the night of February 15. The area falls und
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The Telegraph reports that two persons were injured and two vehicles damaged as suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants opened fire on National Highway 37 near Kaziranga National Park in the night of February 15. The area falls under Kohora Police outpost in Golaghat District neighbouring Karbi Anglong. The incident took place during an indefinite strike called by KPLT from February 13. The injured have been identified as Jyoti Kr Deka, an employee of Doomdooma Municipality Board and Suresh Chetri, who worked as a helper on a truck. Deka received injuries on his leg while a bullet grazed Chetri’s forehead. The Toyota Etios in which Deka was travelling and the truck with Chetri were also damaged in the firing. The office in-charge of the outpost, J. Deka, said militants descended from the neighbouring Karbi Anglong hills around 8.30 pm and opened fire from automatic weapons and lobbed grenades on vehicles plying on the highway. The group fired around 22 rounds.
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February - 15 
Three People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by a mob of 100 villagers near Darntoli-Sanwariya villages in Gumla District of Jharkhand, on February 15, report
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Three People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by a mob of 100 villagers near Darntoli-Sanwariya villages in Gumla District of Jharkhand, on February 15, reports The Times of India. Two country-made pistols, six bullets and three mobile handsets were recovered from them. Two of the deceased have been identified as Parmeshwar Oraon of Dohri village and Prakash Oraon of Dahu-Navatoli village under Sisai Police Station of the same District. Police Inspector Amish Hussein said, "On Thursday [February 14] they reached the village looking for Mana Baraik's daughter who had gone to work in a brick kiln. They threatened Baraik's daughter in-law and also abducted two school going boys of the village including Champa Oraon at gun point." The activities of PLFI men angered the villagers of Sanwariya who held a meeting on February 14 night and in the early morning on February 15 to discuss what to do with them. When the trio was attacked they even talked over the phone with Sukra Oraon, ‘sub-zonal’ commander of PLFI requesting him to rescue them. The dead were suspected to be associated with Oraon's group of PLFI.
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February - 15 
Three persons were killed and four seriously injured in clashes and Police firing at Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District on February 15, the second day of counting of votes for panchayat (village level local self Government institution) polls in Assam,
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Three persons were killed and four seriously injured in clashes and Police firing at Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District on February 15, the second day of counting of votes for panchayat (village level local self Government institution) polls in Assam, reports The Telegraph. Sources in Dhubri district administration said a large number of people had started gathering in front of Hatsinghimari counting centre since early morning, alleging that the process for counting and declaration of results had been delayed inordinately. Counting was stopped and indefinite curfew clamped at Hatsinghimari town, where the counting for panchayat polls under South Salmara-Mancachar subdivision was taking place. The administration also issued shoot-at-sight orders.
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February - 15 
Two brothers, identified as Banjam Raghunath (32) and Banjan Kudru (28), were killed and a villager was injured during an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, on February 15, re
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Two brothers, identified as Banjam Raghunath (32) and Banjan Kudru (28), were killed and a villager was injured during an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, on February 15, reports samaylive.com. Commenting on the matter, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Vivek Shukla, said "Two brothers were killed and one other person injured during gun-battle between district police force and ultras in the forests under Mirtur police station limits of the district." After the encounter, the search party recovered muzzle loading guns, an IED explosive and couple of bows and arrows.
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February - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) action squad member, identified as Indrajit Karmakar, was arrested by joint forces of Police and paramilitary from Belpahari area in West Midnapore District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Karmakar is
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) action squad member, identified as Indrajit Karmakar, was arrested by joint forces of Police and paramilitary from Belpahari area in West Midnapore District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Karmakar is having 19 warrants issued against him for seven murders and other anti-state activities in Jungle Mahal belt (West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts).
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February - 16 
A Police team from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gondia District of Maharashtra was in Pune, on February 16, to probe details of an organisation 'Green Future Foundation' suspected to be a front for the Maoists to spread t
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A Police team from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gondia District of Maharashtra was in Pune, on February 16, to probe details of an organisation 'Green Future Foundation' suspected to be a front for the Maoists to spread their ideology and base in urban areas of the State, reports The Indian Express. The visit of the team was part of the investigations into the activities of a group of suspected Maoists arrested by the Gondia Police in December 2010.
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February - 16 
Daily Excelsior reports that three soldiers were injured in a land mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of District Poonch in the evening of February 16. The mishap took place at around 5.30 pm when an Army patrol was moving alon
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Daily Excelsior reports that three soldiers were injured in a land mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of District Poonch in the evening of February 16. The mishap took place at around 5.30 pm when an Army patrol was moving along the LoC near Chapri and Gian Posts. Rifleman Alok Singh of Haryana over stepped a land mine which exploded causing serious injuries to his left leg. Two other soldiers were also injured in the mishap.
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East Garo Hills District administration has increased the presence of security personnel following the recovery of GNLA pamphlets from a roadside in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 16. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay M
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East Garo Hills District administration has increased the presence of security personnel following the recovery of GNLA pamphlets from a roadside in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 16. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Vijay Mantri, on February 17 said, two additional companies of central paramilitary forces are already in Williamnagar to ensure that there is no disturbance by the GNLA during the election. There are as many as 69 hyper sensitive polling stations in the District and out of this around 40 per cent are under Williamnagar. Songsak and Rongjeng are the other vulnerable areas.
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February - 16 
Fasih Mahmood, Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist was charge sheeted on February 16, for involvement in the September 19, 2010 Jama Masjid (Delhi) attack, reports The Times of India. So far, Fasih has been charged under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for
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Fasih Mahmood, Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist was charge sheeted on February 16, for involvement in the September 19, 2010 Jama Masjid (Delhi) attack, reports The Times of India. So far, Fasih has been charged under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for forgery and possessing fake currency, besides the Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. "During his interrogation, Fasih disclosed that he was one of the founding members of IM and was involved in its various activities," Police said in the chargesheet filed in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Asha Menon. The chargesheet also names 18 suspects, including brothers Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal (IM founders) and Yasin Bhatkal (chief of IM in India). The Indian Express further reported that in the chargesheet Delhi Police Special Cell said Fasih and other founding members of the IM received "generous support from many people in Pakistan who are well placed in the government there". The chargesheet, based on Fasih's confession, describes him as a "motivator" of the IM.
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February - 16 
Four militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), including a senior leader, on February 16 surrendered before SFs in Tinsukia District, reports Zee News. Among the militants who laid down their arms i
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Four militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), including a senior leader, on February 16 surrendered before SFs in Tinsukia District, reports Zee News. Among the militants who laid down their arms is senior ULFA-ATF leader Rahendra Moran alias Guli Asom, Parikshit Moran, Champak Hazarika and Kushal Buragohain. Rahendra Moran alias Guli Asom was responsible for the ULFA-ATF's extortion related activities in the upper Assam Districts. Militants deposited one AK-47, two .9 mm pistols, eight bottle grenades, four Chinese made hand grenades and other assorted weapons.
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February - 16 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested one sympathizer of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Tongbram Geetkumar Singh from near the gate of Family Court Lamphel Deputy Commisioner’s office on February 16 at about 1:45 pm, said a Police press
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested one sympathizer of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Tongbram Geetkumar Singh from near the gate of Family Court Lamphel Deputy Commisioner’s office on February 16 at about 1:45 pm, said a Police press release. On spot verification, he disclosed that he was assigned to extort money from various contractors and businessmen for party fund, the release said and added that one mobile handset along with two SIM cards was seized from his possession.
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February - 16 
Indian security agencies suspect that Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chief’ Yasin Malik may have secretly met Hafiz Saeed during his stay in Pakistan, apart from sharing the dais with him at a protest in Islamabad, The Times of India repo
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Indian security agencies suspect that Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chief’ Yasin Malik may have secretly met Hafiz Saeed during his stay in Pakistan, apart from sharing the dais with him at a protest in Islamabad, The Times of India reports on February 17. Intelligence officials are of the opinion that Malik ensured a photo opportunity alongside Saeed to "score" over moderate Hurriyat's "secret" meeting with him last December.
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February - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that an unidentified person suspected to be a militant lobbed a hand grenade at the Navjeevan Pharmacy at Thangal Bazaar in Imphal West District on February 16 creating panic amongst bazaar goers. The grenade explosion partly dam
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Kanglaonline reports that an unidentified person suspected to be a militant lobbed a hand grenade at the Navjeevan Pharmacy at Thangal Bazaar in Imphal West District on February 16 creating panic amongst bazaar goers. The grenade explosion partly damaged the pharmacy but there was no casualty.
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February - 16 
Odisha Loka Dal on February 16 lodged an FIR at the Capital police station in Bhubaneswar demanding arrest of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member and Odisha Jan Morcha chief Pyarimohan Mohapatra under the National Security Act (NSA) for hi
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Odisha Loka Dal on February 16 lodged an FIR at the Capital police station in Bhubaneswar demanding arrest of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member and Odisha Jan Morcha chief Pyarimohan Mohapatra under the National Security Act (NSA) for his alleged link with the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. Odisha Loka Dal president Dipti Ranjan Mohanty alleged that Mohapatra has links with the outlawed CPI-Maoists and the Odisha Maobadi Party and the arrested Maoist sympathiser Dandapani Mohanty and his son Sangram Mohanty. However, Mohapatra rubbished these allegations saying it was conspiracy against him, adds The New Indian Express
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February - 16 
Seven persons were arrested on February 16, at Harihar in Devangere District for allegedly possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 450,000, according to Deccan Herald.
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Seven persons were arrested on February 16, at Harihar in Devangere District for allegedly possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 450,000, according to Deccan Herald.
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February - 16 
State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 16 said that the situation in violence hit Goalpara District is now peaceful and the displaced people will be rehabilitated soon, reports Times of India. “Situation in Rabha-Hasong area is now peaceful. Se
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State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 16 said that the situation in violence hit Goalpara District is now peaceful and the displaced people will be rehabilitated soon, reports Times of India. “Situation in Rabha-Hasong area is now peaceful. Sense of security among the people has returned and the government will make all efforts to ensure their security,” Gogoi told reporters here. The Rabha Hasong Joint Action Committee (RHJAC) led protest of panchayat (local-level self governing body) polls, had turned violent on February 12 (panchayat election day) with a total of 20 people killed in incidents of Police firing, arson and clashes.
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February - 16 
The November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has called upon people in Pakistan to unite against the enemies including the United States of America and India, Daily
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The November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has called upon people in Pakistan to unite against the enemies including the United States of America and India, Daily Bhaskar reports on February 17. He writes on Twitter (@HafizSaeedJUD), "If US is receding from Afghanistan, soon world will watch India's humiliating return from Kashmir…. He further tweeted, "India is building up its arsenal; it has been ousted from the game it was playing in Afghanistan and Baluchistan after the defeat of US."
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February - 16 
Two African youths, identified as Prince Momo of Sierra Leone and Theophilus Luk Spirkile of Liberia were arrested, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) INR 60, 000 from the New Market area of Kolkata by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata
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Two African youths, identified as Prince Momo of Sierra Leone and Theophilus Luk Spirkile of Liberia were arrested, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) INR 60, 000 from the New Market area of Kolkata by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on February 16, reports The Times of India. The duo was arrested and booked under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 489A, B and C of IPC. This is probably the first time that Police found an African link in a FICN racket. Investigators are trying to identify the source of the money.
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February - 17 
A 21-year-old woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rambai Mandavi, surrendered before the Police in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, on February 17, reports The New Indian Express. Rajnandgaon Superintendent of
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A 21-year-old woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rambai Mandavi, surrendered before the Police in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, on February 17, reports The New Indian Express. Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Shukla said "Rambai Mandavi, the member of a cultural wing of Maoist, had expressed her desire to join mainstream and surrendered yesterday in Aerkod village under Manpur Police Station limits of the District."
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February - 17 
A Bangladeshi national, Aminul Islam, 35, was apprehended by the SFs from Panchughat of Dhubri town in Dhubri District on February 17.
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A Bangladeshi national, Aminul Islam, 35, was apprehended by the SFs from Panchughat of Dhubri town in Dhubri District on February 17.
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February - 17 
A press release from the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) said that Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) doctors referred their patients to other clinics for various laboratory tests concerning diagnosis and it has caused hardships to
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A press release from the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) said that Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) doctors referred their patients to other clinics for various laboratory tests concerning diagnosis and it has caused hardships to the poor patients. The party has the findings following the investigation by MCP-M into why patients have been referred to other clinics. The claim by doctors that most of the machines at RIIMS are in an inoperative condition turned out to be a conspiracy following further investigation, it alleged. The press release further appealed to the authority concerned to discharge their duties with sincerity.
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February - 17 
According to Times of India, Malkangiri District is all set to get at least six model Police Stations within next few months. At present, Malkangiri has 11 Police Stations out of which two are in cut-off area. Of the nine, six will become model polic
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According to Times of India, Malkangiri District is all set to get at least six model Police Stations within next few months. At present, Malkangiri has 11 Police Stations out of which two are in cut-off area. Of the nine, six will become model police stations after getting makeover. "Modernisaiton of the remaining three police stations will also be made soon," Superintendent of Police (Malkangiri) Akhileswar Singh said. Each Police Station is being constructed at an estimated cost of INR 20 million. According to officials, the ground floor of the buildings will be used as general Police Station and it will have a state-of-the-art conference hall and women and children's desk. The first floor will have boarding and refreshment facilities for officers engaged in counter insurgency operations and a barrack to accommodate at least two platoons of Security Force personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations.
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February - 17 
All Assam Students' Union (AASU) & members of the All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) staged a sit-in protest against the violence in Rabha Hasong areas near Raj Bhawan in Guwahati on February 17.
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All Assam Students' Union (AASU) & members of the All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) staged a sit-in protest against the violence in Rabha Hasong areas near Raj Bhawan in Guwahati on February 17.
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February - 17 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) also called for complete shutdown on February 22, against the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanding the mortal remains of Afzal Guru, Kashmir Times reported on February 18.
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) also called for complete shutdown on February 22, against the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanding the mortal remains of Afzal Guru, Kashmir Times reported on February 18.
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February - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that a team of the Imphal East commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) woman cadre identified as Khundongbam Soibam Rita Devi from Kid English Academy gate on February 17. One Samsung mobile phone along with one SIM
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Kanglaonline reports that a team of the Imphal East commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) woman cadre identified as Khundongbam Soibam Rita Devi from Kid English Academy gate on February 17. One Samsung mobile phone along with one SIM card was recovered from her possession.
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February - 17 
Nagaland Post reports that two persons were seriously injured while two others sustained minor injuries when a “grenade” which was hurled at the residence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate form 37 Tyui Assembly Constituency exploded early
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Nagaland Post reports that two persons were seriously injured while two others sustained minor injuries when a “grenade” which was hurled at the residence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate form 37 Tyui Assembly Constituency exploded early morning of February 17 in Wokha (District), near Wokha Town Baptist Church. Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that the explosive landed on the rooftop of the candidate’s house and the impact of the explosion created a hole about 3 feet in diameter.
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February - 17 
News agency Press Trust of India on February 18 reported that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has decided to set up a State Security Commission which will be headed by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review security scenario in the State and f
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News agency Press Trust of India on February 18 reported that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has decided to set up a State Security Commission which will be headed by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review security scenario in the State and frame policy guidelines under the proposed J&K Police Bill 2013.
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February - 17 
On the same day, another KCP woman cadre identified as Sarangthem Sanasam Janeshwori Devi alias Jandobi was also arrested from her residence in Hiyanthang Mayai Leikai.
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On the same day, another KCP woman cadre identified as Sarangthem Sanasam Janeshwori Devi alias Jandobi was also arrested from her residence in Hiyanthang Mayai Leikai.
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February - 17 
One People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Irungbam Brojen Meitei alias Tombi (27) was arrested from his residence in Tronglaobi Mayai Leikai on February 17.
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One People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Irungbam Brojen Meitei alias Tombi (27) was arrested from his residence in Tronglaobi Mayai Leikai on February 17.
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February - 17 
Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was hanged on February 9, in his conversations with Indian Mujahideen (IM) accused, Farooq alias Aftab Alam sympathized with the cause of IM and lamented that Kashmir did not have enough "courageous" men to e
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Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was hanged on February 9, in his conversations with Indian Mujahideen (IM) accused, Farooq alias Aftab Alam sympathized with the cause of IM and lamented that Kashmir did not have enough "courageous" men to earn it "azaadi", The Times of India reports on February 18. The revelation was made when Farooq asserted the importance of jihad during interrogation and digressed to talking about Guru and how he too supported the cause. "One does not know whether Guru had kept in touch with other Indian Mujahideen accused in Tihar but Farooq claims to have met him several times and had conversations with him," an official privy to his interrogation said.
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February - 17 
The Government has decided to ask the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to hire choppers in case of anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 18. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has de
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The Government has decided to ask the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to hire choppers in case of anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Hindustan Times, on February 18. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided against hiring armoured helicopters for anti-CPI-Maoist operations again after it nearly landed in a controversy over leasing six MI-17 choppers in 2012. Commenting on the matter a source said "A decision has been taken that the Home Ministry should not get into direct procurement or hiring... This should be done by the Security Forces concerned which will refer the deal to the Home Ministry for scrutiny."
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February - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that Union Minister for Defence A K Antony on February 17 said the Government will take all measures to root out militancy from Meghalaya and other parts of the North East region. “Militancy must be eliminated from this bea
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The Shillong Times reports that Union Minister for Defence A K Antony on February 17 said the Government will take all measures to root out militancy from Meghalaya and other parts of the North East region. “Militancy must be eliminated from this beautiful land,” Antony said.
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February - 17 
The Times of India reports on February 18 that the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) led by A Sawibung has finally succeeded in bringing the issue of repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura relief camps to Mizoram on the negotiating tabl
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The Times of India reports on February 18 that the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) led by A Sawibung has finally succeeded in bringing the issue of repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura relief camps to Mizoram on the negotiating table with the State Government. Bruno Msha, general secretary of the Naisingpara (Tripura) camp-based MBDPF, said they received a letter from the State home department for talks to be held on February 21 in Aizawl (Mizoram) to deliberate on the impasse on the repatriation of refugees. "We discussed the invitation of the state government in the relief camps and agreed to hold talks with the government as we do not want to stay in Tripura relief camps forever," Msha said. He dismissed charges that MBDPF leaders were stalling the repatriation process and not willing to return to Mizoram as they were leading luxurious lives in the camps. The MBDPF has submitted their demands to former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and the present home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, he said, adding that the demands included extension of the period of providing free ration from one year to two years, INR 150000 for each family for rehabilitation, resettlement of 40 to 50 families and a school, playground and hall for Bru children. Msha said the conditions in the seven relief camps in Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura District worsened in the last few months and they were facing acute water scarcity and healthcare problems. "When we asked the Tripura government for help, they refused to help us and instead told us that if they treated us so well by providing basic amenities, we would never leave their land," he said.
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February - 17 
The Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants identified as ‘sergeant major’ Wangphiam Letey Lowang and Hangdam Aboh from Deomali town in Tirap District. Wangp
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The Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants identified as ‘sergeant major’ Wangphiam Letey Lowang and Hangdam Aboh from Deomali town in Tirap District. Wangphiam was arrested from Borduria village, while Aboh was arrested from Laptang village. One AK-47 rifle with magazine, 30 live rounds of ammunition, a .22 pistol with five live rounds were seized from them. Both the militants were involved in kidnapping and killing of businessman, MB Singh of Deomali town in January 2012.
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February - 17 
Troops observed a major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Yunus Nullah in Hamirpur area of Balakote in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on February 17 with reliable reports indicating that 3 to 4 militants had managed to sneak
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Troops observed a major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Yunus Nullah in Hamirpur area of Balakote in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on February 17 with reliable reports indicating that 3 to 4 militants had managed to sneak into Indian side after exchange of heavy firing with the Army for about four hours, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops of 22 Rajput Rifles and 49 Rashtriya Rifles observed movement of 4 to 5 infiltrators about 100 to 200 meters inside the Indian territory trying to cut fencing in white dress. The alert troops challenged the intruders and asked them to surrender. However, the militants opened heavy firing on the Army personnel, who retaliated. Army personnel carried out massive searches in the area. Intelligence inputs further revealed that a Pakistani guide Iksaar Ahmad of Muradpur in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was accompanying the infiltrators and he managed to retrieve.
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February - 17 
Troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one ‘major’ Kiyelho of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) from Kohima-Chozuba highway on February 17. AR also seized one .9mm pistol bearing, 14 live rounds of .9mm calibre, two mobile phones and INR 18000.
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Troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one ‘major’ Kiyelho of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) from Kohima-Chozuba highway on February 17. AR also seized one .9mm pistol bearing, 14 live rounds of .9mm calibre, two mobile phones and INR 18000.
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February - 18 
A dozen persons, including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were injured in fresh clashes that broke out in the morning of February 18 in Pulwama town (Pulwama District), Daily Excelsior reported.
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A dozen persons, including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were injured in fresh clashes that broke out in the morning of February 18 in Pulwama town (Pulwama District), Daily Excelsior reported.
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February - 18 
A satellite phone and a Chinese grenade were recovered from Nakathalgurie in Tinsukia District, during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) rebels on February 18, reports The
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A satellite phone and a Chinese grenade were recovered from Nakathalgurie in Tinsukia District, during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) rebels on February 18, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 18 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on February 18 called for a three day general shutdown from February 20 demanding the return of body of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohammad Afza
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on February 18 called for a three day general shutdown from February 20 demanding the return of body of Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001) case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru who was hanged on February 9, 2013.
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February - 18 
Armed extremists raided a camp of Siddharth Construction Company, which is engaged in building a road bridge on the Konar river on NH-33 in Morangi in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand in the night of February 18 and assaulted workers before forcing t
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Armed extremists raided a camp of Siddharth Construction Company, which is engaged in building a road bridge on the Konar river on NH-33 in Morangi in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand in the night of February 18 and assaulted workers before forcing them to halt work, reports The Times of India. Police are yet to confirm the role of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the incident. Before leaving the spot, the armed men took away 10 cellphones and locked the door from outside.
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February - 18 
Centre is working with various stakeholders to find out a “workable solution” to the vexed Naga political problem, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on February 18.
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Centre is working with various stakeholders to find out a “workable solution” to the vexed Naga political problem, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on February 18.
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February - 18 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chief’ Champion Sangma, who is currently booked under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), has lodged an FIR against the Director General (Prisons) Kulbir Krishan with an intention to bring out the ‘tru
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chief’ Champion Sangma, who is currently booked under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), has lodged an FIR against the Director General (Prisons) Kulbir Krishan with an intention to bring out the ‘truth’ behind the Williamnagar jail attack in which Assistant Jailor Neil Warjri and Warder Sarai Singh Thabah were shot dead when a group of militants attacked the jail earlier this month. Reliable sources, on February 18, informed that the Champion lodged the FIR at the Sadar Police Station on February 9 through the Superintendent of Jails but the FIR has not been forwarded to the respective Police Station.
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February - 18 
J&K Government will set up a State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) to inquire into accusations related to misconduct by Police personnel in the State, reported Deccan Herald on February 19. The authority will inquire into allegations of misconduct
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J&K Government will set up a State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) to inquire into accusations related to misconduct by Police personnel in the State, reported Deccan Herald on February 19. The authority will inquire into allegations of misconduct against police personnel on complaints from victims, or any person on his or her behalf on sworn affidavit. SPCA will also probe the complaints received from National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commission.
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February - 18 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) temporarily suspended the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown strike) from 5 am February 18 (today) in view of the High School leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, reports The Sentinel. Meanwhile, the K
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) temporarily suspended the indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown strike) from 5 am February 18 (today) in view of the High School leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, reports The Sentinel. Meanwhile, the KPLT’s general secretary further threatened that if the demand for a separate State is not voiced by the Member of Parliament (MP), Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) s and Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) s before March 15, the organization will again call an indefinite bandh from March 15.
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February - 18 
Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland home minister Imkong L.Imchen was arrested along with cash amounting to INR 11 million, arms and ammunition and liquor on February 18 at around 6.15 am near Longsa village in Wokha (District) town. The minister was
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Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland home minister Imkong L.Imchen was arrested along with cash amounting to INR 11 million, arms and ammunition and liquor on February 18 at around 6.15 am near Longsa village in Wokha (District) town. The minister was on his way from Kohima to 28 Koridang assembly constituency, in Mokokchung, from where is contesting as sitting Naga Peoples Front (NPF) candidate. According to Superintendant of Police, Wokha, Limasunep Jamir, the seized items included-two .303 rifles, two magazines with 100 rounds, five 7.65 mm pistols, 10 magazines and 80 rounds and 11 bottles of liquor.
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February - 18 
Normalcy returned in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley on February 18 after it remained paralysed for nine days due to curfew and strikes in the aftermath of Gurus’ execution. Shops, business establishments, banks, post offices and Gov
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Normalcy returned in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley on February 18 after it remained paralysed for nine days due to curfew and strikes in the aftermath of Gurus’ execution. Shops, business establishments, banks, post offices and Government offices remained open and railways and road services resumed under security.
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February - 18 
North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), a subsidiary of the Coal India Limited (CIL), has been incurring a loss of nearly INR 10 million daily following the closure of Tikak colliery at Margherita in Tinsukia District bordering Arunachal Pradesh, reports The
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North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), a subsidiary of the Coal India Limited (CIL), has been incurring a loss of nearly INR 10 million daily following the closure of Tikak colliery at Margherita in Tinsukia District bordering Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Telegraph on February 19. The colliery was shut down in January after four workers of a private company engaged there were abducted by suspected Naga militants.
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February - 18 
Prohibited items listed in Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) between India and Pakistan to facilitate meeting between divided family members and relatives of persons in the region were recovered from two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents at
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Prohibited items listed in Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) between India and Pakistan to facilitate meeting between divided family members and relatives of persons in the region were recovered from two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included currency worth INR 50,710, two cell phones with Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards and four memory cards from their possession. The duo has been identified as Sain Fazal Hussain son of Mukam Din, resident of Kotli District in PoK and Mohammad Ayub son of Mohammad Hussain, a resident of Bhimber District of PoK. Police said though the memory cards contained some photographs and Pakistani songs, they would be sent to cyber experts for further investigation.
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February - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, along with two collaborators of the banned outfit, at Kanchanpur motor stand in North Tripura District on February 18, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a cheq
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, along with two collaborators of the banned outfit, at Kanchanpur motor stand in North Tripura District on February 18, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a cheque of INR 1.3 million and mobile phones from the trio. The arrested NLFT militant was identified as Paul Hrankhwal, while the collaborators were identified as Ashit Deb and Ratanjoy Reang of Ananda Bazar area. Police arrested the accused when they were on their way to Jampui hill in the eastern part of Tripura bordering Mizoram.
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February - 18 
State Home Minister, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, has told the State Assembly on February 18 about the Government’s intent to establish a New Action Force to deal with the threat of Maoists, whose presence in the State's Western Ghat forest area has
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State Home Minister, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, has told the State Assembly on February 18 about the Government’s intent to establish a New Action Force to deal with the threat of Maoists, whose presence in the State's Western Ghat forest area has been noticed, reports The New Indian Express. Intelligence reports suggested that the Maoists have plans to indulge in violence during the death anniversaries of Left Wing Extremist (LWE) leader A Varghese and tribal leader Jogi which fall on February 19.
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February - 18 
Ten Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists, LWE) surrendered before the Jharkhand Police in the presence of Zonal Inspector General (IG) and other senior officers of the State on February 18, reports The Times of India. Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP)
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Ten Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists, LWE) surrendered before the Jharkhand Police in the presence of Zonal Inspector General (IG) and other senior officers of the State on February 18, reports The Times of India. Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) said, "Of the 10 surrendered Naxalites, eight belong to the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). Nine rebels were present in person. Nagashwar Munda's wife was present on his behalf." The PLFI cadres who surrendered include ‘zonal commander’ Pankaj Munda alias Phagua Munda, ‘area commander’ Shankarsan Sahu alias Harischandra Sahu, Rajkumar Mahato, Kishore Munda, Brij Mahato, Shiv Narayan Mahato, Nageshawar Munda and Deendayal Lakra. Two of the surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were identified as Pandu Pahan and Indi Pahan. The rebels surrendered with seven pistols, eight rifles, two automatic weapons and huge quantity of live cartridges.
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February - 18 
The Police on February 18 arrested Ajayan Manoor (49), accused and the alleged mastermind behind a secret meeting of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Mavelikara in the Alappuzha District of Kerala on December 29, 2012,
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The Police on February 18 arrested Ajayan Manoor (49), accused and the alleged mastermind behind a secret meeting of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Mavelikara in the Alappuzha District of Kerala on December 29, 2012, reports The Hindu. He was arrested from his house at Manoor, near Muvattupuzha, by a Police team. He was produced before Mavelikara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. The Police team, acting on a tip-off, seized posters, pamphlets, and books of the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), an organisation floated by Ajayan. However, Ajayan denied any roles for his organisation in the Mavelikara meeting of the alleged Maoists. The Police said Mr. Ajayan had been involved in distributing pamphlets in various parts of Ernakulam District and the Ernakulam Press Club last week.
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February - 18 
The Sangai Express reports that the advisor of the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) and Representative of the United People’s Front (UPF) K Guite, who arrived in New Delhi on February 18, said that Autonomous Hill State is on the agenda of UPF.
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The Sangai Express reports that the advisor of the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) and Representative of the United People’s Front (UPF) K Guite, who arrived in New Delhi on February 18, said that Autonomous Hill State is on the agenda of UPF. He stated, “We propose an Autonomous Hill State”. The current Suspension of Operation (SoO) extension of the UPF with the State and Central Government will last till August 2013. Guite said that UPF had submitted Memoranda and Charter of Demands to the Central Government. Appointment of an interlocutor and initiating a political dialogue is expected to begin soon, he said. According to the ZRO advisor, the proposal for an Autonomous Hill State is a non-communal approach. While stating that the demand for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for Naga areas and the Kuki Statehood demand are community specific that will further deepen the division among the communities of the hills, Guite said that the Autonomous Hill State would not only speed up development in the hills but also bring peace in the hills and Manipur at large. This administrative re-organization will also maintain the territorial integrity of the State. “In their demand for a Kuki State, the Kuki National Organization (KNO) has violated the SoO preamble,” declared Guite.
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February - 18 
The Shillong Times reports on February 19 that the Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) on Meghalaya assembly election day, i.e. February 23 to protest against the Indian political system. The o
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The Shillong Times reports on February 19 that the Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) on Meghalaya assembly election day, i.e. February 23 to protest against the Indian political system. The outfit demanded that the Government of India should immediately repatriate all the "foreigners" who had gifted the 'status of refugees' since 1971-72 from the Hynñiewtrep soil (Meghalaya) to their respective homeland (Bangladesh),"because it is the responsibility of the government of India who were given settlement legally or illegally against the will of local populace of Hynñiewtrep. The HNLC also demanded for the Immediate withdrawal of all the armed forces as well as the political machineries from "Hynñiewtrep Homeland" (Meghalaya).
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February - 18 
Y. Sulanthung H. Lotha, Congress candidate from 39 Sanis assembly constituency has been detained with cash amounting to INR 3, 70000 and a .22 pistol along with nine rounds, on February 18 late evening by Police personnel.
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Y. Sulanthung H. Lotha, Congress candidate from 39 Sanis assembly constituency has been detained with cash amounting to INR 3, 70000 and a .22 pistol along with nine rounds, on February 18 late evening by Police personnel.
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February - 19 
A 55-year-old woman, identified as Harjeet Kaur, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport at New Delhi for allegedly smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value of INR 490,000 by concealing it in shin pads worn by her o
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A 55-year-old woman, identified as Harjeet Kaur, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport at New Delhi for allegedly smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value of INR 490,000 by concealing it in shin pads worn by her on February 16, reports The Times of India. She arrived from Bangkok by a Thai Airways International flight. A Delhi court handed sent her into the custody of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 19. Besides her, Amrik Singh, a resident of Thailand who had allegedly handed her the FICN to be taken to India, has also been booked in the case.
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February - 19 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sambari Tiria (26), allegedly involved in the killing of a forest department official, surrendered before the Police in Dhenkanal District of Odisha, on February 19, reports Th
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sambari Tiria (26), allegedly involved in the killing of a forest department official, surrendered before the Police in Dhenkanal District of Odisha, on February 19, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Dhenkanal Superintendent of Police (SP), Manoranjan Mohanty, said “Accompanied by her husband and baby, Tiria surrendered before the Police. Her case will be recommended for due compensation under the State Government's Maoist surrender policy."
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February - 19 
Alleging that the Government has been scheming to exterminate young and future generations of the Nation by importing/smuggling drugs into the State so as to keep it under perpetual alien rule, the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party
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Alleging that the Government has been scheming to exterminate young and future generations of the Nation by importing/smuggling drugs into the State so as to keep it under perpetual alien rule, the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) has declared that it would not forgive any drug smuggler.
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February - 19 
Barely four weeks after calling off its public blockade, the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has again threatened to resume the public blockade with effect from mid-night of February 24 on the ground that the Government of India has failed to hono
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Barely four weeks after calling off its public blockade, the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has again threatened to resume the public blockade with effect from mid-night of February 24 on the ground that the Government of India has failed to honour its assurance. The blockade, according to the KSDC, was suspended on January 27 at 7 pm following assurance from the Government of India that political dialogue with KSDC and Kuki militants under Suspension of Operation (SoO) on the issue of Kuki State will start in the first or second week of February. Assurance after assurance, promise after promise, made by the Government without any concrete evidence only expose their lackadaisical attitude on the aspirations of the Kukis for a separate Kuki Statehood within the parameters of the Indian Constitution, alleged the KSDC in a statement signed by S George Guite.
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February - 19 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said that the Government was working on the issue of providing honorarium and security cover to Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution) members. He said that comprehensive project f
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said that the Government was working on the issue of providing honorarium and security cover to Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution) members. He said that comprehensive project for construction of Panchayat Houses in the State has been launched and is in progress on fast track.
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February - 19 
Delhi Police's Cyber Crime cell launched an awareness and safety campaign aimed at curbing rampant increase in cyber crimes, especially among minors, The Times of India reports on February 20. According to the Delhi Police, 245 cases of fake profile
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Delhi Police's Cyber Crime cell launched an awareness and safety campaign aimed at curbing rampant increase in cyber crimes, especially among minors, The Times of India reports on February 20. According to the Delhi Police, 245 cases of fake profile and 51 of defamation were filed in the year 2012 with majority of the victims being minors.
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February - 19 
Five labourers, who were working in a road construction at Dampa Tiger Reserve on the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border under Mamit District on February 19, were abducted by armed militants, reports Times of India. Militants have demanded INR 10 mill
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Five labourers, who were working in a road construction at Dampa Tiger Reserve on the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border under Mamit District on February 19, were abducted by armed militants, reports Times of India. Militants have demanded INR 10 million as ransom for their release. While the state police said the abductors were National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, Young Mizo Association (YMA) leaders of West Phaileng said the abductors were a group of Brus (Reang tribesman), who called themselves Western National Development Liberation Front of Mizoram (WNDLFM).
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February - 19 
Huge cache of arms, ammunitions and local made explosives were seized by Police in Molongkimong Village, Mokokchung District during a routine patrolling/ frisking on February 15 around 8.30 am, reports Nagaland Post on February 20. One AK 56 rifle wi
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Huge cache of arms, ammunitions and local made explosives were seized by Police in Molongkimong Village, Mokokchung District during a routine patrolling/ frisking on February 15 around 8.30 am, reports Nagaland Post on February 20. One AK 56 rifle with 49 live rounds and two magazines; one.22 Pistol (Italian); one.22 Pistol (USA); 17 live rounds of 7.65; 23 live rounds of 9mm pistol and 56 pieces of local made explosives (suspected gelatin sticks). Altogether 55 persons were arrested and interrogated. After proper interrogation 53 persons were booked under 107 CrPC and released while two main accused-- Purneken (37) and Imkongkumzuk (32) both hailing from Molongkimong Village were detained for further investigation.
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February - 19 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Raja group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF), from Imphal barrage in Oinam on February 19 morning. The arrested persons have been identified as Heibokmayum Rafi
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Raja group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF), from Imphal barrage in Oinam on February 19 morning. The arrested persons have been identified as Heibokmayum Rafijuddin alias Abo and Muhammad Intiyas (22).
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February - 19 
Kashmir High Court Bar Association has claimed that 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru had turned down the offer of defending him by the Association, reports The Hindu on February 20. President of the Association Zaffar Qureishi
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Kashmir High Court Bar Association has claimed that 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru had turned down the offer of defending him by the Association, reports The Hindu on February 20. President of the Association Zaffar Qureishi said, “We followed every possible legal procedure to save Mohammad Afzal Guru’s life. We also offered him free legal services to plead his case during our visit to Tihar Jail but he refused, saying that he had a Supreme Court counsel as his attorney.”
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February - 19 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on February 19, has asked the Government as to why its cadres arrested with arms have been booked under National Security Act (NSA) and why the same yardstick had not been applied on ‘detai
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on February 19, has asked the Government as to why its cadres arrested with arms have been booked under National Security Act (NSA) and why the same yardstick had not been applied on ‘detained’ Nagaland home minister Imkong L. Imchen, reports Kanglaonline. Imchen was detained after huge cash along with a cache of arms and ammunitions was found from his vehicle on February 18. “The government should reply to the queries of NSCN-K before the polling day, less NSA should be made irrelevant from Nagaland state and henceforth, any NSCN-K cadre arrested with arms should not be booked under NSA,” the NSCN-K said.
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February - 19 
Police arrested five armed men from the Deberapar area under Mariani Police Station in Jorhat District, reports Times of India. The arrested were identified as Asang Injeng, Mireng Injeng, Tussung Injeng, Chened Ayer and Aleng Longkumar. Police recov
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Police arrested five armed men from the Deberapar area under Mariani Police Station in Jorhat District, reports Times of India. The arrested were identified as Asang Injeng, Mireng Injeng, Tussung Injeng, Chened Ayer and Aleng Longkumar. Police recovered two pistols, 13 rounds of live ammunition and cash worth INR 35,000 from them. "We arrested the five at Deberapar Chariali at around 12.30 am on Tuesday. They were travelling from Mokokchung to Chairmanbasti in Nagaland,'' officer-in-charge of Mariani Police Station Padma Kanta Das said.
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February - 19 
Restrictions were imposed on the assembly of people in Srinagar (District) city in wake of three day protests and strike called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G), reports Daily Excelsior.
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Restrictions were imposed on the assembly of people in Srinagar (District) city in wake of three day protests and strike called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G), reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 19 
Special branch Dimapur, on February 19, arrested a person with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 7,27,500 at Ghorapatty, Dimapur. The accused was identified as Sharafat Ali (32) of Nagoan, Assam. Sharafat was caught at around 12 noon while
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Special branch Dimapur, on February 19, arrested a person with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 7,27,500 at Ghorapatty, Dimapur. The accused was identified as Sharafat Ali (32) of Nagoan, Assam. Sharafat was caught at around 12 noon while attempting to exchange the fake currency in exchange for genuine INR 500,000. Deputy Superintendant of Police, special branch, Israel Xuivi told media persons that the accused was suspected to be involved in the circulation fake currency for a long time.
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February - 19 
State Chief Minister Gogoi on February 19 accompanied by Home Secretary, GD Tripathi visited Goalpara District to take stock of the law and order situation and to meet the camp inmates who were affected by poll-related violence in Rabha Hasong areas,
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State Chief Minister Gogoi on February 19 accompanied by Home Secretary, GD Tripathi visited Goalpara District to take stock of the law and order situation and to meet the camp inmates who were affected by poll-related violence in Rabha Hasong areas, reports The Sentinel.CM, Gogoi assured them that the Government would provide necessary protection and rehabilitate them soon. Altogether 434 houses were fully gutted in Matia and 165 in Balijana revenue circles of the District.
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February - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier on February 19 traced and seized a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FCIN) in Sasani under Kaliachak Police Station of Malda District. BSF had seized FICN under the denomination of 12 not
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The Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier on February 19 traced and seized a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FCIN) in Sasani under Kaliachak Police Station of Malda District. BSF had seized FICN under the denomination of 12 notes of INR 1000 and 76 notes of INR 500 to a total INR 50,000, reports indiablooms.com. A case has been registered under Police Station of Kaliachak for further investigation and prosecution.
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February - 19 
The Karnataka Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) launched combing operations in forests in Kodagu District and Kerala boundary suspecting the presence of a team of six Naxals (Left-Wing Extremists), chief of the ANF Alok Kumar said in Madikeri on February 19, re
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The Karnataka Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) launched combing operations in forests in Kodagu District and Kerala boundary suspecting the presence of a team of six Naxals (Left-Wing Extremists), chief of the ANF Alok Kumar said in Madikeri on February 19, reports The Hindu. He told presspersons that the search was being undertaken with the support of Kerala Police. The Naxal team, led by Jayanna and Sundari, were said to be present in the forests bordering Kodagu and Kerala and they could be anywhere in the Mundrot, Katharakadu and Udumbe areas in the forests.
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February - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that one hand grenade was found inside a kitchen garden on Imphal river bank at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai in Imphal East District at about 8.30 am on February 19.
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The Sangai Express reports that one hand grenade was found inside a kitchen garden on Imphal river bank at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai in Imphal East District at about 8.30 am on February 19.
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February - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Mukamchera, deployed in East Khasi Hills District arrested one Indian arms smuggler identified as Dilwart Sangma (27) on February 19. He was arrested while he was trying to enter i
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The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Mukamchera, deployed in East Khasi Hills District arrested one Indian arms smuggler identified as Dilwart Sangma (27) on February 19. He was arrested while he was trying to enter into Bangladesh from India. During the search, BSF sleuths recovered one revolver besides other items.
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February - 19 
The Times of India reports on February 20 that the Manipur government has denied appointment to Thounoujam Brinda, the daughter-in-law of United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Rajkumar Meghen, in Manipur Police Service (MPS) even after she
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The Times of India reports on February 20 that the Manipur government has denied appointment to Thounoujam Brinda, the daughter-in-law of United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Rajkumar Meghen, in Manipur Police Service (MPS) even after she cleared the test. The Government alleged that there was an FIR against her for being sympathetic towards the outfit.
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February - 19 
Three tribals were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Lakkavaram forest area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on February 19, reports The Hindu. According to information, the Maoi
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Three tribals were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Lakkavaram forest area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on February 19, reports The Hindu. According to information, the Maoists called for a “panchayat” (village level meeting) between the warring villagers belonging to Bhagata and Kondu tribes of Saagulu village in the afternoon. The armed militia members of CPI-Maoist conducted the meeting where a senior leader Jambri was reportedly present. During the meeting, the Maoists beat up a man from Bhagata community which was strongly protested by his group. After heated arguments between the villagers and the Maoists, the villagers rained stones on the Maoists who fired back, killing three villagers.
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February - 20 
An unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dokapara under Lakhipur police station of Goalpara district on February 20, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered a 7.65mm US
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An unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dokapara under Lakhipur police station of Goalpara district on February 20, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered a 7.65mm US-made pistol, two magazines, seven rounds of ammunition, letter heads of GNLA and a bike from the victim, a police source in Lakhipur said.
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February - 20 
Assam Rifles troopers arrested a senior functionary of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘colonel’, Supo Meren from Hevito battalion located in New Chungtia in Mokokchung District, along with INR 280,0
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Assam Rifles troopers arrested a senior functionary of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘colonel’, Supo Meren from Hevito battalion located in New Chungtia in Mokokchung District, along with INR 280,000 in cash, reports Nagaland Post on February 21.
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February - 20 
Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on February 20 said that the execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Muhammad Afzal Guru was for political gains, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on February 20 said that the execution of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Muhammad Afzal Guru was for political gains, reports Greater Kashmir.
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February - 20 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 20 reviewed the security measures along the 7,500-km coastline put in place after the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror strikes in Mumbai (Maharashtra), and asked the Coast Guard to hold joint exercises soon w
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 20 reviewed the security measures along the 7,500-km coastline put in place after the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror strikes in Mumbai (Maharashtra), and asked the Coast Guard to hold joint exercises soon with Maharashtra and Gujarat Marine Police forces, according to Indian Express. At a meeting attended among others by Navy Chief Admiral D. K. Joshi, Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma and senior Coast Guard officers, Antony acknowledged that the setting up of the 46 coastal security radars would help in the monitoring of maritime traffic close to the Indian coast and improve security. The radar chain includes 36 on the mainland and 10 in the island territories under the Phase I of the project and is slated to be completed by March, 2013. Antony also asked the officers to expedite the Phase-II of coastal security initiatives, which would “translate into a robust and gap-free” maritime awareness for the nation. The Defence Minister was appreciative of the joint exercises undertaken by the Coast Guard with other maritime agencies.
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February - 20 
Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the Battalion Headquarter of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Luwangsangbam in Imphal East District in the morning of February 20. However, no one was injured duri
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Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the Battalion Headquarter of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Luwangsangbam in Imphal East District in the morning of February 20. However, no one was injured during the explosion, Police said. The United nation Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed that the explosion was triggered by a demolition team of its Manipur Peoples’ Army (MPA).
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February - 20 
Principal Sessions Judge Kathua, M K Hanjura on February 20 acquitted one Gaya, an alleged guide of militants, and issued general arrest warrant against two Pakistani militants, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the prosecution case, on April 23,
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Principal Sessions Judge Kathua, M K Hanjura on February 20 acquitted one Gaya, an alleged guide of militants, and issued general arrest warrant against two Pakistani militants, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the prosecution case, on April 23, 2005, Police recovered arms and ammunition and further investigations had revealed that two persons, identified as Gaya and Qasim Din, had acted as guides of the militants, identified as Abu Tallah and Ab Farman. Qasim Din died soon after completion of investigation and subsequently proceedings were dropped against him. While pronouncing the judgement, the Court said, “Under these circumstances when the witnesses have shaken very foundation of the prosecution case and demolished the prosecution structure, the prosecution case straight way merits the acquittal of the accused.”
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February - 20 
Security Forces (SFs), during a routine check at Sampurre area under Kiphire District, one Tangthusenju Sangtam, allegedly a Naga People’s Front (NPF) worker, with INR 150,000.This was stated in press release by PRO.
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Security Forces (SFs), during a routine check at Sampurre area under Kiphire District, one Tangthusenju Sangtam, allegedly a Naga People’s Front (NPF) worker, with INR 150,000.This was stated in press release by PRO.
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February - 20 
SFs intercepted a Maruti Gypsy (NL-03- 0483) in Shamatore in Tuensang District and INR 403000 was recovered in cash from the occupants namely M. Shophu, M Kilungba, Yimto, Toshi and Akhangla, PRO stated.
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SFs intercepted a Maruti Gypsy (NL-03- 0483) in Shamatore in Tuensang District and INR 403000 was recovered in cash from the occupants namely M. Shophu, M Kilungba, Yimto, Toshi and Akhangla, PRO stated.
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February - 20 
The Hindu reports that a bomb blast close to Dimapur railway station in poll-bound Nagaland killed one person on in the morning of February 20, Police said. Pradeep Thapa was going on his bike near the station when the bomb planted on the roadside su
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The Hindu reports that a bomb blast close to Dimapur railway station in poll-bound Nagaland killed one person on in the morning of February 20, Police said. Pradeep Thapa was going on his bike near the station when the bomb planted on the roadside suddenly went off killing him on the spot at 8 a.m. Police is trying to find out those behind the incident.
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February - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed a chargesheet against 12 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Bangalore (Karnataka) NIA special court, reports The Times of India. Eleven of the 12 men were among the 15 arrested in late
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed a chargesheet against 12 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Bangalore (Karnataka) NIA special court, reports The Times of India. Eleven of the 12 men were among the 15 arrested in late September 2012 for allegedly planning to kill select targets, including prominent personalities. The 12 militants have been charged under Sections 120 B read with 153 A (criminal conspiracy), 399 (preparing to commit dacoity), 18 read with 10, 13, 17 and 38 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967, and Section 3 read with 25 of the Arms Act 1959. Those charged are Shoaib Ahmed Mirza, Abdul Hakeem Jamadar, Riyaz Ahmed Byahatti, Mohammad Akram, Ubedullah Bahadur, Wahid Hussain Kanakyanavar, Zafar Iqbal Sholapur, Mohammad Sadiq Lashkar, Mehboob Bagalkote, Zakir alias Ustad, Obaid-UrRehman and Nayeem Siddique. Of the 15, Zakir is absconding. However, Ajaz Ahmed Mirza, 25, a junior research scientist in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Mati-ur-Rahman Siddiqui, working with an English daily in Bangalore, are two of the 15 arrested who have not been charged. Bangalore Police said a supplementary chargesheet will be filed by the NIA in another fortnight against the rest of the accused.
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February - 20 
The Police Forces of the States of the North East region have decided to launch coordinated efforts to check the Maoist rebels from establishing strong roots in the region, reports The Assam Tribune. The forces are also of the view that the peace tal
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The Police Forces of the States of the North East region have decided to launch coordinated efforts to check the Maoist rebels from establishing strong roots in the region, reports The Assam Tribune. The forces are also of the view that the peace talks with the militant groups, which have already signed cease- fire agreements, should be expedited. A meeting of the heads of the Police Forces of the North East States, convened by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which concluded in Gangtok in Sikkim on February 20, discussed in detail the efforts by the Maoist rebels to establish roots in the North East region and observed that there is need for formulating strategies to check the growth of the Maoists and all the States decided to launch coordinated efforts in this regard. The meeting observed that though the militant groups have weakened in 2011 and 2012, in recent times, the level of violence has gone up, which is a matter of serious concern.
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February - 20 
Three day general shutdown called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) starting February 20 evoked mixed response on the first day, however, no reports of any significant clash or demonstration were reported,
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Three day general shutdown called by Syed Ali Shah Geelani led faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-G) starting February 20 evoked mixed response on the first day, however, no reports of any significant clash or demonstration were reported, The Hindu reports on February 21. Minor clashes between groups of youngsters and the Police were reported from Muran Chowk Pulwama (District) city and Gagren Shopian, besides Saraf Kadal and Rawalpora in Srinagar (Srinagar District). Nobody was reportedly injured
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February - 20 
Two hundred twenty four tribals deserted the Narayanpatna-based Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a known Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation, in Koraput District of Odisha, in the last two days, reports The Times of India
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Two hundred twenty four tribals deserted the Narayanpatna-based Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a known Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation, in Koraput District of Odisha, in the last two days, reports The Times of India, on February 21. While 111 villagers from Jakapani, Mankidi and Pachingi quit the organization on February 19, 113 from Podapadar, including four persons wanted for their involvement in Maoist offensives, followed suit on February 20. A CMAS activist, Subana Nachika of Jokopani, said "We got nothing as CMAS activists. Development of the village took a backseat and we were under Police scanner on the suspicion of being Maoist supporters." He along with other villagers met Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) GS Dev Dutta Singh and Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Kumar, on February 19. Commenting on the matter, the SP said "We will ensure that the villagers who have quit CMAS live with dignity and development activities reach the villages." The DIG refuting the allegations that the villagers are being pressurized by Police to snap ties with CMAS, said "Tribals deserting the CMAS has now become a movement in the area. They are voluntarily approaching the administration and will be helped in every manner." Over 500 villagers have deserted CMAS since January 11, which had unleashed a reign of terror in Narayanpatna block by forcibly occupying over 3,000 acre of non-tribal land.
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February - 20 
ULFA-ATF’ Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah has switched off his entire mobile and satellite phones and shifted to Skype, reports Times of India. This is the last bit of information intelligence agencies intercepted while eavesdropping on Baruah's convers
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ULFA-ATF’ Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah has switched off his entire mobile and satellite phones and shifted to Skype, reports Times of India. This is the last bit of information intelligence agencies intercepted while eavesdropping on Baruah's conversations about a week ago.
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February - 20 
United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has clarified that it has been opposing the celebration of Zomi Nam Ni (Zomi National Day) at Sugnu, Chandel District to prevent further disintegration and division among the CHIKIM (Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribe) families.
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United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has clarified that it has been opposing the celebration of Zomi Nam Ni (Zomi National Day) at Sugnu, Chandel District to prevent further disintegration and division among the CHIKIM (Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribe) families. Outright rejection by Zomi Revolutionary Organization/ Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRO/ZRA) leadership to either use the nomenclature ‘Zomi’ or ‘Kuki’ for all the CHIKIM families of Manipur are also, among others, the reasons that prompted UKLF to go against the proposed celebration of Zomi Nam Ni at Sugnu, Chandel District. A statement issued by information and publicity secretary of UKLF, JM Thadou recalled that when the United People’s Front (UPF) was formed in 2006, a suggestion was made to the ZRO/ZRA leadership to use ‘Zomi’ as a nomenclature for the CHIKIM families of the State if the term Kuki is so allergic to them which the ZRO/ZRA did not favour it. Again a proposal was made to them to adopt Kuki as a nomenclature which was also rejected.
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February - 21 
The HNLC has for the first time called a bandh during elections in the State.
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The HNLC has for the first time called a bandh during elections in the State.
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February - 21 
A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bishu Bodra, wanted in the 2004 Baliva land mine explosion case that claimed the lives of 29 Security Force (SF) personnel, was arrested from Digha in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, on February 21, re
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A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bishu Bodra, wanted in the 2004 Baliva land mine explosion case that claimed the lives of 29 Security Force (SF) personnel, was arrested from Digha in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, on February 21, reports The Zee News. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Pankaj Kamboj said that acting on specific information, the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel conducted a raid and arrested the Maoist.
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February - 21 
A huge cache of protein powder, supplied to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was seized in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 21 reports The DNA. One person was arrested in this connection. Commenting on the matter,
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A huge cache of protein powder, supplied to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was seized in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 21 reports The DNA. One person was arrested in this connection. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Shukla said "Nearly 250 boxes of protein powder `Protilex', being supplied to Naxals was seized in Patanwadi village on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border." He further said "The arrested man, who was supplying the consignment to Naxals, has been identified as Ishwar Patel, a native of Tatekasa village of the region." Patel had obtained the consignment from a local medical representative and was taking it to the Maoists after the rebels forced him to arrange a supply, the SP said. Patel, who worked as quack, also supplied medicine kits to Maoists.
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February - 21 
A vehicle of Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Department was attacked by the ‘protesters’ with stones Kulgam town (Kulgam District) resulting in injuries to two employees on February 21, reports Greater Kashmir.
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A vehicle of Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Department was attacked by the ‘protesters’ with stones Kulgam town (Kulgam District) resulting in injuries to two employees on February 21, reports Greater Kashmir.
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February - 21 
An encounter took place between the SFs and the Maoists in Herhanj Police Station area of the same district in Chuku on February 21, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Alok Kumar.
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An encounter took place between the SFs and the Maoists in Herhanj Police Station area of the same district in Chuku on February 21, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Alok Kumar.
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February - 21 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, Bijoy Das alias Bijoy Chinese, has come overground to join the peace process. Bijoy Chinese is also the eastern zone commander of ULFA-ATF, surfac
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, Bijoy Das alias Bijoy Chinese, has come overground to join the peace process. Bijoy Chinese is also the eastern zone commander of ULFA-ATF, surfaced about a week ago and was with the SFs in Tinsukia. Additional Director-General of Police (special branch), Khagen Sarma said Chinese was being brought to Guwahati but might not be arrested as he was going to join ULFA’s Pro-Talks faction (ULFA-PTF), led by Arabinda Rajkhowa. More cadres of the faction are likely to join the peace process, he added. Bijoy Chinese on February 21 told reporters in Tinsukia that he would join the ULFA-PTF soon. He said he was supposed to have come overground with Mrinal Hazarika and Jiten Dutta in 2008 but went back to the ULFA camps in Myanmar to convince more cadres to come overground. “It took me some time to return,” he said, adding “More cadres of the anti-talks faction will join the pro-talks faction soon.”
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February - 21 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked the youths of the state to vote for change. In a statement issued on February 21, ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said, “It is the youth’s vote that will decide the 2013 election.”Acc
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked the youths of the state to vote for change. In a statement issued on February 21, ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak said, “It is the youth’s vote that will decide the 2013 election.”According to the militant outfit, old system of politics can be changed only by mass participation of the youth, adding that youths who opt for change, growth and development of their areas must practice their ‘voting’ rights and not waste them
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February - 21 
Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq was put under house arrest while curfew was clamped in many major towns of Kashmir valley to prevent violence during the protest march following Friday prayers, reports D
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Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq was put under house arrest while curfew was clamped in many major towns of Kashmir valley to prevent violence during the protest march following Friday prayers, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 21 
Deployment of central armed forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) has also been asked to be in maximum ‘alert’ along the Indo-Bangla border. “BSF have put all the BOPs along the Indo-Bangladesh border on maximum-alert and they have also requested t
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Deployment of central armed forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) has also been asked to be in maximum ‘alert’ along the Indo-Bangla border. “BSF have put all the BOPs along the Indo-Bangladesh border on maximum-alert and they have also requested their counterpart in Bangladesh to step up vigilance in order to ensure zero infiltration into Meghalaya from across the border,” Director General of Police (DGP) Prem Singh said
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February - 21 
Fifteen people were killed and 119 were injured, five of them critically in the twin blasts which happened in quick succession a little after 7 pm, about 100 metres apart in the Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad Urban District) on February 21, reports NDTV.com
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Fifteen people were killed and 119 were injured, five of them critically in the twin blasts which happened in quick succession a little after 7 pm, about 100 metres apart in the Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad Urban District) on February 21, reports NDTV.com. Hyderabad Police sources said that the second bomb had been placed at exactly the same spot that an unexploded bomb was found during the Hyderabad twin blasts of August 25, 2007. The Times of India adds that, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Sushil Kumar Shinde seemed to reflect the principal assumption of the agencies about Indian Mujahideen (IM) being the chief suspects when he said the latest attack was similar to the 2007 serial attacks in the city. The suspicion is derived also from the testimony of the three alleged IM terrorists to Delhi Police in October 2012. Imran, Tabrez and Maqbool told the special cell that they had been assigned to do a recce of Dilsukhnagar and other communally sensitive areas in Hyderabad. Dilsukhnagar has been on the terrorists' radar for long, in 1999 when a bomb was planted near a Hanuman temple. The device was detected in time by Police. It has also been mentioned that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) targeted Dilsukhnagar in the year 2002, planting a bomb near the Saibaba temple killing two persons. Further, top sources disclosed that the twin blasts bore the signature of the IM. First, the use of cycles to plant IEDs is known to be the modus operandi of the IM, according to Indian Express. A Police official stated, ‘’The IEDs were stuffed with shrapnels, nuts and bolts and pieces of steel which points to the fact that the perpetrators intended to cause maximum damage. The use of this material has been typical of IM. But the paste of the explosives appears to be a mixture of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) and ammonium nitrate but the analysis of NSG will confirm that,’’ PETN has been known to be used by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)-based militants, particularly the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI). While evidence suggested the role of IM, the use of PETN turned confusing as it is mostly known to be used by J&K terror outfits. The British intelligence had warned India about a possible terrorist attack by IM. The alert led to a general nationwide alert on February 20, reports The Times of India. The British intelligence alert is believed to have been received by Indian agencies just as British Prime Minister David Cameron was about to land in Mumbai on February 18. The Andhra Pradesh Government has set up two special teams which will conduct an independent inquiry to assist the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in handling the case, reports NDTV. Moreover, Hindustan Times reported on February 22, that on February 13, Intelligence Bureau (IB) had issued another alert on the basis of United Jehad Council (UJC) meeting in Pakistan, where the militant groups were adamant on avenging the hanging of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Afzal Guru.
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February - 21 
In connection with the global observance of International Mother Language day, which falls on February 21 (today), the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has called upon the people, particularly the scholars for relentless effort to
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In connection with the global observance of International Mother Language day, which falls on February 21 (today), the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has called upon the people, particularly the scholars for relentless effort to preserve and promote the mother language, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 21 
Jharkhand Police is planning significant changes in the way anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations are carried out across the State, reports The Times of India on February 22. Instead of large forces, the Police will now send ou
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Jharkhand Police is planning significant changes in the way anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations are carried out across the State, reports The Times of India on February 22. Instead of large forces, the Police will now send out smaller indigenous groups of 30-35 Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ), Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) and Police personnel for such operations. These striking troops, highly skilled in jungle warfare, are being trained to survive inhospitable terrain and wage a war against the rebels. Almost 95 percent of the recruits in the striking forces are under the age of 30. Inspector General of Police (IG) Special Branch and Jharkhand Police Spokesperson, SN Pradhan said "The striking troops will be an indigenous force comprising young jawans from Jharkhand Jaguar, Jharkhand Armed Police and Jharkhand police only." These forces will take orders from SPs or SDPOs. Many Maoist-affected districts, including Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Giridih and Ramgarh, have already formed one such Special Action Team (SAT) and each district is likely to constitute at least four such reserved groups exclusively for anti-Maoist operations.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Hatimunda forest of Kandhamal District on February 21 and seized Maoist belongings, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Kandhamal Superintendent of
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Hatimunda forest of Kandhamal District on February 21 and seized Maoist belongings, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the matter, Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), J N Pankaj said "No Maoist was, however, nabbed during the combing operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG)." The seizure includes 50 CDs, a 20-kg empty steel container, computer mouse, red banners, ladies garments, uniforms, bed-sheets, belts, polythene sheets, bundles of nylon rope, a musical instrument, marker pens, ink bottles, saline pipes, syringes and Maoist literature. Another senior police officer said "The presence of Odia and English Maoist literature indicates it might be the camp of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda."
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February - 21 
Terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were involved along with Pakistani soldiers in the killing of two Indian soldiers, one of whom was beheaded, in a cross-Line of Control (LoC) attack on January 8, 2013, according to Zee N
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Terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were involved along with Pakistani soldiers in the killing of two Indian soldiers, one of whom was beheaded, in a cross-Line of Control (LoC) attack on January 8, 2013, according to Zee News. This information was given by the officials of the Defence Ministry and the Army to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on February 21. According to sources, the officials told the Committee that the killing and beheading was carried out by Pakistan Army's Special Services Group (SSG) and terrorists from LeT and JeM were part of the operation.
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February - 21 
The Indian Navy has commissioned an Indian Coast Guard Ship C-154, the New Generation of Arneson Surface Drive (ASD) Interceptor Boat (IB), The Times of India reported on February 22. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communic
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The Indian Navy has commissioned an Indian Coast Guard Ship C-154, the New Generation of Arneson Surface Drive (ASD) Interceptor Boat (IB), The Times of India reported on February 22. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment and medium range armament. It is designed for high speed interception, close-coast patrol, low-intensity maritime operations, Search & Rescue and maritime surveillance. The Interceptor Boat ICGS C-154 is based at Mumbai (Maharashtra) under the Administrative and Operational Control of the Commander, No 2 Coast Guard District HQ, Mumbai.
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February - 21 
The meeting between Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) and Joint Secretary, Home Department of Mizoram, Lalbiakzama, scheduled on February 21 could not be held due to all India bandh (General strike), by various trade union bodies, on Febru
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The meeting between Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) and Joint Secretary, Home Department of Mizoram, Lalbiakzama, scheduled on February 21 could not be held due to all India bandh (General strike), by various trade union bodies, on February 20-21, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that taking strong note of the 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to boycott the Assembly polls in the State, the Government has beefed up security to ensure peacef
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The Shillong Times reports that taking strong note of the 36-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to boycott the Assembly polls in the State, the Government has beefed up security to ensure peaceful elections. Addressing a press conference on February 21 following a meeting with political parties, officiating Chief Secretary, Barkos Warjri said that altogether 91 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces have been deployed in the State to maintain law and order and 44 companies were deployed in the militant-hit Garo Hills region. Out of the 2485 polling booths in the State, only 1213 were identified as ‘normal’ and of the 900 polling stations declared as ‘sensitive’, 355 are ‘hyper sensitive’ due to prevalent militant activities. Another 545 are hyper sensitive polling stations due to other reasons. While dwelling on the security arrangements made for the polling day, Warjri said the Government will have one section of central armed police force stationed in all the polling stations which are affected by militancy while only half section of the central forces will be placed in polling stations which do not face the same threat.
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February - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), on February 21, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 30,000 from the possession of one Adruf Mia (40), a resident of Bangladesh, while he was trying to infiltrate into Ind
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The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), on February 21, recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 30,000 from the possession of one Adruf Mia (40), a resident of Bangladesh, while he was trying to infiltrate into India along the border near East Khasi Hills District. According to BSF, the seized FICN of INR 500 denomination was being smuggled from Bangladesh and was meant for circulation in the Indian market.
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February - 21 
the Union Minister of Rural Development (MoRD), Jairam Ramesh, sanctioned INR 1.1 billion for development of 12 Panchayats (village level local self-government institutions) located in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Sunabeda fo
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the Union Minister of Rural Development (MoRD), Jairam Ramesh, sanctioned INR 1.1 billion for development of 12 Panchayats (village level local self-government institutions) located in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Sunabeda forest area of Nuapada District. The Minister informed this in a letter to Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, with a rider that the Special Plan could not be implemented without controlling the Maoists in the area. He suggested launch of security operations against them forthwith. He further said "We have implemented a similar plan in Saranda forest of Jharkhand and the results have been very positive. However, the security situation in Saranda was first ensured through major operations. Sunabeda also requires a similar major security operation to secure the area fully. Then only the development plan can be implemented effectively."
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February - 21 
United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF) announced its “avowed intention” to return to the mainstream by surrendering arms. UDLF was formerly known as the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) operates mainly in parts of Karimganj and Hailakandi
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United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF) announced its “avowed intention” to return to the mainstream by surrendering arms. UDLF was formerly known as the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) operates mainly in parts of Karimganj and Hailakandi Districts. Spokesperson for the outfit, Rajesh Charki, on February 21 said that the UDLF had declared that it would observe ceasefire for six months from yesterday and keep in abeyance all its insurgent operations. Chorki further said, “It is now up to Dispur to formally accept the UDLF’s ceasefire and make necessary arrangements for initiating the peace talks with the outfit and come to terms with it on the basis of a 13-point demand which the UDLF had proposed along with its resolve to adhere to the six month-long ceasefire declaration.”
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February - 22 
13 suspected Maoist cadres were arrested along with arms and ammunition and two hand grenades from Sehna Block of Lohardaga District, on February 22, reports The Times of India.
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13 suspected Maoist cadres were arrested along with arms and ammunition and two hand grenades from Sehna Block of Lohardaga District, on February 22, reports The Times of India.
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February - 22 
A notorious Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kastu Tadingi, wanted in three murder cases, was arrested by the Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel on the outskirts of Dumshil village in a forested area under Narayan
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A notorious Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kastu Tadingi, wanted in three murder cases, was arrested by the Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel on the outskirts of Dumshil village in a forested area under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha, on February 22, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the arrest, District Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar said "The arrested Maoist leader was in our wanted list for his involvement in 10 Maoist offensives, including three murders. We launched an operation following intelligence inputs of his presence in the area". Police said Kastu led the Narayanpatna unit of Srikakulam-Koraput joint division committee of the Maoists and was expert in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planting landmines and launching ambushes. Kastu was associated with Maoist leaders like Daya, Aruna and Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) president Nachika Linga.
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February - 22 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a newly constructed health sub-centre building in Serendag village under Herhanj Police Station in Latehar District, on February 22, reports The Times of India. Police later recovered
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a newly constructed health sub-centre building in Serendag village under Herhanj Police Station in Latehar District, on February 22, reports The Times of India. Police later recovered four unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), from the spot.
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February - 22 
Court of District Judge II of Bokaro, Satya Prakash Sinha, on February 22, sentenced four Maoists, who were under trial since 2008, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The Telegraph. Pradeep Jain, Dasho Manjhi, Jitu Singh alias Jitendra and
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Court of District Judge II of Bokaro, Satya Prakash Sinha, on February 22, sentenced four Maoists, who were under trial since 2008, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The Telegraph. Pradeep Jain, Dasho Manjhi, Jitu Singh alias Jitendra and Kundan Singh were held in August 2008, by Bokaro Police and convicted by the same court three days ago. All four were arrested on August 2007 during a raid from a secret hideout during the tenure of then SP Priya Dubey.
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February - 22 
Moreover, interrogation of jailed IM militants by Delhi Police on February 22, revealed that there may be sleeper modules with Pakistani nationals waiting to execute more blasts. They confirmed that several IM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, wit
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Moreover, interrogation of jailed IM militants by Delhi Police on February 22, revealed that there may be sleeper modules with Pakistani nationals waiting to execute more blasts. They confirmed that several IM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, with a mix of Pakistani nationals and Indians, were already present in various cities. "Members were being prepared in India even as help was coming from Pakistan and nobody knows about these Pakistani modules," a source said. Sources claimed that Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra) were the main targets under this plan.
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February - 22 
Police on February 22, seized 100 kg of ammonium nitrate and ammunition from Chopanaki near Bhiwadi area of Alwar District, reports The Times of India. The Police could not arrest anyone in the matter as the two men carrying the explosives on a motor
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Police on February 22, seized 100 kg of ammonium nitrate and ammunition from Chopanaki near Bhiwadi area of Alwar District, reports The Times of India. The Police could not arrest anyone in the matter as the two men carrying the explosives on a motorcycle escaped. Sources said an inter-state gang having links with Maharashtra and other states is involved in circulation of the explosives in the area. The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has also joined the investigation being carried out by the local Police.
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February - 22 
SFs arrested a lady Overground Worker (OWG) of Progressive Faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPRAK-Pro) while conducting a search operation at Angtha area in Thoubal District on February 22. Thoubal SP identified the arrested w
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SFs arrested a lady Overground Worker (OWG) of Progressive Faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPRAK-Pro) while conducting a search operation at Angtha area in Thoubal District on February 22. Thoubal SP identified the arrested woman as Laishram Hemolata Devi alias Inakhunbi alias Nanao (25) d/o L Deben of Angtha Mamang Leikai. However, PREPAK-Pro stated that the arrestee has no connection with the outfit.
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February - 22 
Six Gram Panchayat members resigned following militant threats in village Ayand Rawalpora of Shopian District on February 22.
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Six Gram Panchayat members resigned following militant threats in village Ayand Rawalpora of Shopian District on February 22.
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February - 22 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast killing eight persons - six Police personnel, one Special Police Officer (SPO) and one civilian - at Majhauliya village in Gaya District of Bihar on February 22, repor
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast killing eight persons - six Police personnel, one Special Police Officer (SPO) and one civilian - at Majhauliya village in Gaya District of Bihar on February 22, reports The Times of India. They were on patrolling duty during the ongoing process of selection of 'gram sevikas' when the blast took place near the Koili culvert between Roshanganj and Imamganj, 100km from Gaya district HQ, around 1pm. The Police jeep was completely destroyed in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and all the eight occupants died on the spot, Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar said.
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February - 22 
ULFA-ATF ‘Vice president’ Paresh Baruah claimed that recent surrenders of a few senior members of the ULFA, including the surrender of ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Bijoy Chinese, would not affect the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on February 23. B
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ULFA-ATF ‘Vice president’ Paresh Baruah claimed that recent surrenders of a few senior members of the ULFA, including the surrender of ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Bijoy Chinese, would not affect the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on February 23. Baruah said, “We are hopeful that one day the global political scene will turn in our favour. If you look at history, no country could dominate any area against the wishes of the people and even the British had to leave India. Over the years, new countries were born out of changes in the global political scene and some day such a scene will come in our favour,”
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February - 23 
75 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the Chalfilh Assembly seat in Aizawl District on February 23, reports The Shillong Times. Joint chief electoral officer H Lalengmawia said that the final figure on the voter turnout would be
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75 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the Chalfilh Assembly seat in Aizawl District on February 23, reports The Shillong Times. Joint chief electoral officer H Lalengmawia said that the final figure on the voter turnout would be available only after all polling parties arrive in Aizawl. Polling was peaceful, he said. There are 17,054 voters in Chalfilh Assembly segment.
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February - 23 
Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N), which had signed a tripartite peace accord in New Delhi on October 8, 2012, will celebrate its formal “homecoming” on March 9 in Haflong, reports The Telegraph on February 24. The ‘chairman’ DHD-N, D
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Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N), which had signed a tripartite peace accord in New Delhi on October 8, 2012, will celebrate its formal “homecoming” on March 9 in Haflong, reports The Telegraph on February 24. The ‘chairman’ DHD-N, Dilip Nunisa, on February 22 said that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had agreed to be present on that day.
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February - 23 
Dubai, in United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the source from where the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gets its funds to wage terror on Indian, India Today reports on February 24. A number of phone calls made by Yasin Bhatkal, ‘India chief’ of IM and s
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Dubai, in United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the source from where the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gets its funds to wage terror on Indian, India Today reports on February 24. A number of phone calls made by Yasin Bhatkal, ‘India chief’ of IM and some key players, and which had gone undetected by Indian intelligence agencies, revealed the IM base in Dubai and the financial support it gets from the Gulf country. The number being used by him - 9990985606 - was not known to the intelligence agencies. It was only after the Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS's) investigation into the July 13, 20011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts that the investigators came across this number for the first time. The details also show that Yasin was in constant touch with a key IM suspect Tehasin, alias Monu, between March 25, 2011 and November 29, 2011. The two spoke 369 times during this period. The call details further reveal that IM's Dubai-based operator in-charge of handling finances, Muzaffar Kola, was in constant touch with a hawala (illegal money transfer) operator in India who was managing the group's finances through hawala transactions. There were close to 1,000 calls between Kola and Kawalnayan, handling the hawala transactions in India. This was between 2011 and 2012. Their role was exposed only after the Maharashtra ATS filed its chargesheet.
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February - 23 
Further, an IM militant arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) earlier this month has revealed that the outfit still gets its supplies of explosives and detonators from south India, reports Indian Express. According to the interrogation
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Further, an IM militant arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) earlier this month has revealed that the outfit still gets its supplies of explosives and detonators from south India, reports Indian Express. According to the interrogation report of IM militant Afatab Alam alias Farooq, "In August 2011, Imran alias Yasin Bhatkal directed me to go to Mangalore and gave me two mobile phones to take the delivery of some items... Next day, I reached Mangalore after which Yasin directed me to go to Noori Masjid... One Salman called me on my second mobile number and asked me to reach a hotel on station road. He came with a two kilogramme carton in a polybag." The investigation in the case has extended to states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand as the role of IM was being suspected by probe agencies who got some "leads", reports samaylive.com. Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dwaraka Tirumala Rao said they had gathered enough clues about those involved but added the information could not be divulged. He denied having "detained" anyone in connection with the case. The Times of India reports that according to sources, terrorists used over one kg of ammonium nitrate, 400gm in one and 700gm in another and packed them in aluminum containers with sharpnels.
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February - 23 
In an another incident, Maoist Commander Chamru Ram (45) was arrested by District Force from Mardapal Police Station area of the same district, on February 23, the ASP added.
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In an another incident, Maoist Commander Chamru Ram (45) was arrested by District Force from Mardapal Police Station area of the same district, on February 23, the ASP added.
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February - 23 
Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, ‘chief’ of Al Umar Mujahideen group has decided to revive an "armed struggle" in Jammu and Kashmir while using Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as the base for his organization, Indian Express reports on February 24. He decided t
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Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, ‘chief’ of Al Umar Mujahideen group has decided to revive an "armed struggle" in Jammu and Kashmir while using Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as the base for his organization, Indian Express reports on February 24. He decided to reactivate his group in the aftermath of the hanging of Afzal Guru. In recent interviews, Zargar has said a "reinvigorated" armed struggle in Jammu and Kashmir is the only solution to the Kashmir issue. He has said his goal is to "liberate Jammu and Kashmir through an armed struggle". He further added, "Regarding money, men and guns, we can get it from anywhere. We still run training centres on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC)”.
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February - 23 
Over 1,400 instances of terror financing in India’s economic channels were red-flagged by intelligence and security agencies in 2012, according to a latest report of Ministry of Finance, indicating a 300 per cent jump in such suspicious transactions,
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Over 1,400 instances of terror financing in India’s economic channels were red-flagged by intelligence and security agencies in 2012, according to a latest report of Ministry of Finance, indicating a 300 per cent jump in such suspicious transactions, The Times of India reports on February 24. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), which functions under the ministry, has reported that it had received 1,444 reports during 2011-12 from agencies like the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and those in the economic domain and affiliated to the Income Tax and Customs departments. The figure of such reports from these agencies stood at 428 during 2010-11, the agency says.
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February - 23 
Police arrested a Myanmar-trained Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Mohan Roy alias Coach (30), from Ghoshpukur near Siliguri in Darjeeling District on February 23, reports The Telegraph. In addition, Police arrested another KLO milita
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Police arrested a Myanmar-trained Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Mohan Roy alias Coach (30), from Ghoshpukur near Siliguri in Darjeeling District on February 23, reports The Telegraph. In addition, Police arrested another KLO militant identified as Sebok Burman from the same area. Later in the day, Aloti Singha, a resident of Gossainpur near Bagdogra, was picked up for allegedly sheltering Mohan and Sebok upon their arrival in the region on February 21, Police Sources said.
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February - 23 
Ranchi District Police of Jharkhand arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Shivnath Munda, who is wanted in at least six cases of arson, loot and extortion, on February 23, reports The Times of India. Munda, a r
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Ranchi District Police of Jharkhand arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Shivnath Munda, who is wanted in at least six cases of arson, loot and extortion, on February 23, reports The Times of India. Munda, a resident of Rahe in Khunti block, was active in the organization for the last five-six years. Commenting on the matter, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations), (ASP) Sambhu Kumar, said that the rebel leader was active in parts of Ranchi and Khunti Districts. He further said "The rebel leader has accepted his involvement in at least six cases under different Police Stations. We have also recovered a powerful land mine on the basis of information provided by the rebel."
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Moni Narjery, from the Misamari area of Sonitpur District on February 23, reports The Times of India. The arrested militant was arrested with a gren
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Moni Narjery, from the Misamari area of Sonitpur District on February 23, reports The Times of India. The arrested militant was arrested with a grenade. Narjery was a militant of NDFB's Sangbijit faction and was involved in February 22, 2013 grenade blast near Belsiri railway station.
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two men who were said to be cadres of Military Defence Forces faction of Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Achouba and Nongpoknganba, when they came to meet Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two men who were said to be cadres of Military Defence Forces faction of Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Achouba and Nongpoknganba, when they came to meet Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Director on February 23 in Imphal, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 23 
SFs arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, identified as Sunil Munda (35), from Hathimara in Udalguri District on February 23.
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SFs arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, identified as Sunil Munda (35), from Hathimara in Udalguri District on February 23.
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February - 23 
The death toll in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) twin blasts of February 21, has increased to 16 and the initial probes have indicated involvement of Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports samaylive.com Asian Age reports on February 23 that according to an int
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The death toll in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) twin blasts of February 21, has increased to 16 and the initial probes have indicated involvement of Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports samaylive.com Asian Age reports on February 23 that according to an intelligence officer, the blasts were reportedly carried out by the IM ‘India chief’ Mohammed Zarar Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal with some alleged help from two or three local people.
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February - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that Meghalaya registered nearly 88 per cent turnout of voters in a peaceful poll conducted on February 23 despite the boycott of the election by the Khasi Hills-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), and the
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The Shillong Times reports that Meghalaya registered nearly 88 per cent turnout of voters in a peaceful poll conducted on February 23 despite the boycott of the election by the Khasi Hills-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), and the threat from Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) in some pockets of Garo Hills. The total percentage of polling in the 2008 Assembly election was 89.04 per cent.
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February - 23 
Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested near Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, on February 23, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Additional Sup
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Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested near Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, on February 23, reports The Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Surjeet Atri said "Three hardcore ultras of Small Action Group (SAG) of Maoists were nabbed yesterday by a contingent of District force and Chhattisgarh Armed Force near Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station area of the District". The officer added "Huge cache of explosives, two pistols, 5 kg tiffin bomb, one hand grenade, one detonator, live cartridges, knives and wire were recovered from their possession".
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February - 24 
197 cadres belonging to three militant groups who assembled at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles recently and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre and the State Government on February 13, two have turned out to be bricklayers, report
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197 cadres belonging to three militant groups who assembled at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles recently and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre and the State Government on February 13, two have turned out to be bricklayers, reports The Sangai Express. The two bricklayers identified as Yaikhom Sabitri (55) and Ngasham Dillipkumar, both belonging to Khurai Chingangbam Leikai has returned to their respective homes on February 24.
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February - 24 
A Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Yusuf, coming to India through Thar Express has been arrested on his arrival at Munabao (Barmer District) Railway station for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 20,000 in denomination of IN
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A Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Yusuf, coming to India through Thar Express has been arrested on his arrival at Munabao (Barmer District) Railway station for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 20,000 in denomination of INR 500, on February 24, reports The Times of India. Officials suspect it to be a handiwork of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) which, in past, has sent FICN to India. A security officer at Munabao railway station said during the interrogation, many surprising facts have come to surface. It is found that passengers coming to India from Pakistan were handed over these fake currency notes at Pakistan foreign exchange counters. ISI has kept consignments of FICN at foreign exchange centres at Khokhrapaar (Tharparkar District) and Hyderabad (Hyderabad District) in Sindh Province. People coming from to India are handed over fake currency notes mixed with original ones.
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February - 24 
A press statement of the Imphal East Superintendant of Police said that a team of the Imphal East District Police commando arrested arms smuggler, identified as Kshetrimayum Umakanta Singh, on February 24 and seized a cache of arms and ammunition fro
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A press statement of the Imphal East Superintendant of Police said that a team of the Imphal East District Police commando arrested arms smuggler, identified as Kshetrimayum Umakanta Singh, on February 24 and seized a cache of arms and ammunition from his possession. The weapons include one country-made single barrel rifle, two country-made pistols, one country-made air pistol, one white colour plastic bottle containing thirty three live ammunitions of the country made pistols, one white colour plastic bottle containing self-made gun powder reportedly made from the match sticks and four numbers of semi completed ammunitions along with already fired parts of ammunitions. On further verification, he stated that he has so far made two numbers of country-made pistols with ammunition and one single barrel country-made gun.
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February - 24 
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials questioned two prisoners- Obaidur Rehman and Mohammed Akram Pasha in the Bangalore (Karnataka) Central Jail which subsequently led to the Hyderabad Police picking up local resident Mohammed Raye
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A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials questioned two prisoners- Obaidur Rehman and Mohammed Akram Pasha in the Bangalore (Karnataka) Central Jail which subsequently led to the Hyderabad Police picking up local resident Mohammed Rayeesuddin in connection with the Dilsukhnagar blasts. "They are among the 15 people picked up by the Bangalore police in September and October 2012 for their involvement in the Bangalore blasts of 2008. Obaidur is a resident of Hyderabad and Akram hails from Nanded in Maharashtra," the sources said.
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February - 24 
An AK-56 assault rifle and a carbine were seized by Security Forces (SFs) from the forests near Hrangchalkawn village in Lunglei District on February 24, reports Times of India.
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An AK-56 assault rifle and a carbine were seized by Security Forces (SFs) from the forests near Hrangchalkawn village in Lunglei District on February 24, reports Times of India.
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February - 24 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice-President’, Paresh Barua on February 24 said that he has not created any faction in the outfit and appealed to the media not to identify the organisation with him. In a statement
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice-President’, Paresh Barua on February 24 said that he has not created any faction in the outfit and appealed to the media not to identify the organisation with him. In a statement emailed to media here, Barua clarified that he was not the head of ULFA and was only a fellow official. “I cannot represent the organisation and instead Ulfa carries our identity. Our chairman, Abhijit Asom, is our head and we all function as per his directives,” Barua said.
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February - 24 
Bashir Ahmad Wani, a Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self government institution) of village Kalantra, was shot dead by unidentified militants in the evening of February 24 at his residence in Payeen locality of Kreeri area in B
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Bashir Ahmad Wani, a Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self government institution) of village Kalantra, was shot dead by unidentified militants in the evening of February 24 at his residence in Payeen locality of Kreeri area in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Wani was also affiliated to the ruling National Conference (NC) party. Police sources said that he was provided with security. Constable Sajjad Ahmad was attached with Wani while Constable Abdul Majid was attached with his father. However, the Constable was not with Bashir Ahmad Wani when he was attacked.
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February - 24 
Bihar Police on February 23 seized a mobile phone possibly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who triggered the landmine blast near a culvert at Majhaulia village in Gaya District on February 22, killing eight person
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Bihar Police on February 23 seized a mobile phone possibly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who triggered the landmine blast near a culvert at Majhaulia village in Gaya District on February 22, killing eight persons, including seven Policemen, reports PTI. According to Police sources, a woman from the village found the mobile phone belonging to Maoists from the crime site and police seized it from her.
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February - 24 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have reportedly adopted a tribal mascot, “Gond freedom fighter Gundadhur”, to connect with the people in Bastar region, The Times of India reported on February 25. So far, Gundadhur, who led the 1910 Bhumkal rebell
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have reportedly adopted a tribal mascot, “Gond freedom fighter Gundadhur”, to connect with the people in Bastar region, The Times of India reported on February 25. So far, Gundadhur, who led the 1910 Bhumkal rebellion against the British, was a mascot of the Maoists to rally tribals in their war against the Indian State. Maoists observe annual Bhumkal day on February 10.
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February - 24 
Centre has asked all State Governments to cancel licences of all manufacturers, transporters, importers and exporters of the widely used explosive who do not adhere to recently notified Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs
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Centre has asked all State Governments to cancel licences of all manufacturers, transporters, importers and exporters of the widely used explosive who do not adhere to recently notified Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also asked state governments for escorting of trucks carrying explosives with armed guards whenever they pass through their states.
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February - 24 
Centre has decided to act tough with insurgent groups in the Northeast and has decided that it will not sign agreements with insurgents as it was proving a futile exercise, reports Nagaland Post on February 25. “We realized signing agreements with mi
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Centre has decided to act tough with insurgent groups in the Northeast and has decided that it will not sign agreements with insurgents as it was proving a futile exercise, reports Nagaland Post on February 25. “We realized signing agreements with militant groups just for the sake of peace is not working out. The moment we sign a peace agreement with a group, another faction crops up within the same group and which starts opposing the talks,” said an unnamed senior government official. “In the name of operational cease-fire agreements, these outfits besides breaking up into factions with diverse stands, also keep the weapons in their own possession, they keep on procuring weapons and ammunition from domestic sources or even from abroad, and continue with their training activities. This has prompted the new thinking in government circles,” the source said.
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February - 24 
Delhi Police Sunday launched an intensive search for Raju Bhai, an alleged IM operative linked to the Hyderabad blasts, Reports dajiworld.com quoting IANS. Raju Bhai, has been on the radar of the special cell since his name figured in the August 1, 2
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Delhi Police Sunday launched an intensive search for Raju Bhai, an alleged IM operative linked to the Hyderabad blasts, Reports dajiworld.com quoting IANS. Raju Bhai, has been on the radar of the special cell since his name figured in the August 1, 2012 Pune serial blasts probe.
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February - 24 
Fayyaz Kagzi, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative wanted in the July 13, 2010 German Bakery in Pune (Maharashtra) blasts and the May 9, 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, is said to have recently shifted base to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, e
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Fayyaz Kagzi, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative wanted in the July 13, 2010 German Bakery in Pune (Maharashtra) blasts and the May 9, 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, is said to have recently shifted base to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia, even as Indian agencies counted on the Saudi authorities to deport him, The Times of India reported on February 25. Agencies believe that Kagzi, decided to shift back to Pakistan, where he had lived after escaping from India in the wake of the Aurangabad arms haul case, on seeing the heightened cooperation of Saudi authorities in meeting India's requests for deportation of terror fugitives like Abu Jundal and Fasih Mahmood. According to intelligence sources, Kagzi was based in Saudi Arabia since 2009. He is accused of recruiting terrorists from India along with November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blast handler Abu Jundal.
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February - 24 
Formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) are yet to be started, reports Assam Tribune on February 25. The initiation of formal talks with the NDFB-RD would depend on the release of Daimary on
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Formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) are yet to be started, reports Assam Tribune on February 25. The initiation of formal talks with the NDFB-RD would depend on the release of Daimary on bail
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February - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that a statement signed by Ksh Yoiheiba, Senior Publicity Officer of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the Indian Government is trying desperately with every possible way to undermine UNLF Chairman Sana
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Kanglaonline reports that a statement signed by Ksh Yoiheiba, Senior Publicity Officer of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the Indian Government is trying desperately with every possible way to undermine UNLF Chairman Sanayaima and 14 other cadres including two Central Committee members to negotiating terms. Alleging that the Government is “intentionally and cunningly doing media manipulation to mislead the general public”, the statement pointed out that a story reported on 20 February 2013, on some Guwahati based TV channels DY- 365, NETV, etc. and an Assamese daily “Asomia Protidin” said that UNLF Chairman Sana Yaima alias Meghen had begun “peace talks” with representatives of Government of India through Video Conference from Dispur (Assam) and said that the said media report is totally baseless, mischievous and misleading.
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February - 24 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has out rightly refuted the allegations of its involvement in the electoral process in 32 Atoizu Assembly Constituency. In a statement, NSCN-KK ‘home secretary’ Ghukiho Zhimo, on February 24, said that even if any NSCN-KK
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has out rightly refuted the allegations of its involvement in the electoral process in 32 Atoizu Assembly Constituency. In a statement, NSCN-KK ‘home secretary’ Ghukiho Zhimo, on February 24, said that even if any NSCN-KK cadres were involved in the election process, his ‘government’ should not be implicated as NSCN-KK has already instructed members to “desist from taking part” in the election in their official capacity.
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February - 24 
One PREPAK militant, identified as Leishangthem Bobo Singh, was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos from Jiri Parking area in Waheng Leikai in Imphal West District on February 24 at around 6:30am.
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One PREPAK militant, identified as Leishangthem Bobo Singh, was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos from Jiri Parking area in Waheng Leikai in Imphal West District on February 24 at around 6:30am.
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February - 24 
Police arrested a local vendor, identified as Angad Kashiram Yadav, in Ranip area of Ahmedabad District on February 24, and seized 12 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 12,000, reports Indian Express. Police have lodged an FIR
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Police arrested a local vendor, identified as Angad Kashiram Yadav, in Ranip area of Ahmedabad District on February 24, and seized 12 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 12,000, reports Indian Express. Police have lodged an FIR in this connection and started investigation.
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February - 24 
Police arrested one Azhar Sheikh on February 24 from Fatak area under the Ainthapali Police limits in Sambalpur District and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,10,500 from his possession which includes 181 pieces of currency notes of
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Police arrested one Azhar Sheikh on February 24 from Fatak area under the Ainthapali Police limits in Sambalpur District and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,10,500 from his possession which includes 181 pieces of currency notes of INR 500 denomination and 20 pieces of currency notes of INR 1000 denomination, reports Indian Express. During interrogation, Azhar, a native of Jharkhand, named one Ataur Sheikh who along with Azhar smuggled FICN from Jharkhand to Sambalpur. Ataur is still at large.
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February - 24 
Police on February 24 busted a unit of manufacturing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in making and spreading counterfeit notes, reports Daily Bhaskar. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Crime Bra
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Police on February 24 busted a unit of manufacturing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in making and spreading counterfeit notes, reports Daily Bhaskar. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Crime Branch (CB) led by Sub-Inspector Sitaram Yadav approached a youth identified as Prakash Thakur. When contacted, the accused displayed a counterfeit note of the face value of INR 500. Following this, Police arrested the mastermind identified as Prem Patidar from Rau Railway Station (Indore District) and recovered 58, 38 and 26 FICN respectively with the face value of INR 1000, INR 500 and INR 100 from his possession. Based on his disclosure, Police arrested four members of his gang identified as Prakash Thakur, Jabbar, Deepak and Babu in Rau (Indore District) for their alleged involvement in spreading the FICN.
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February - 24 
President of Kuki National organization (KNO), P.S Haokip, on February 24, presented his political road map to the people as well as its Suspension of Operation (SoO) partner, the United people’s Front (UPF) as the organization (KNO) which he has com
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President of Kuki National organization (KNO), P.S Haokip, on February 24, presented his political road map to the people as well as its Suspension of Operation (SoO) partner, the United people’s Front (UPF) as the organization (KNO) which he has commanded celebrated its 26th raising day at Mata Lambulane, an outskirts village along the Tipaimukh Road on February 24. The KNO raising day celebration was attended by Calvin H from the Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) as chief guest and Sanga Hmar from the Hmar peoples Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) both members of UPF. Besides, dignitaries of Presidential faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) another group of the UPF also attended the ceremony. In his speech PS Haokip expressed his desire to see both the UPF and KNO sharing a common goal, which according to his political road map was a separate Kuki State.
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February - 24 
Pro-Talks faction of NDFB(NDFB-PTF) on February 24 threatened not to take part in the peace dialogue, being held for past seven years, with the Central Government unless it is held at the political level to resolve its demand for Bodoland state, repo
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Pro-Talks faction of NDFB(NDFB-PTF) on February 24 threatened not to take part in the peace dialogue, being held for past seven years, with the Central Government unless it is held at the political level to resolve its demand for Bodoland state, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons, including two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and three linkmen, from Koiemari in Baksa District on February 24, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a .9mm pistol, six mobile sets a
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons, including two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and three linkmen, from Koiemari in Baksa District on February 24, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a .9mm pistol, six mobile sets and two bikes from the militants.
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February - 24 
Security Grid in the State is not in its favour of returning the body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru to his family fearing it may trigger widespread violent protests which might cause fatalities in the State, reports Great
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Security Grid in the State is not in its favour of returning the body of 2001 Parliament Attack case convict Mohammad Afzal Guru to his family fearing it may trigger widespread violent protests which might cause fatalities in the State, reports Greater Kashmir. A senior Police official said, “Once people in thousands are out on the streets, there could be casualties and nobody is ready to take a chance.” He further added, “On the other hand curfew has to be clamped to control the situation. And nobody would take a risk to say that curfew won’t be defied once the body is brought back.”
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February - 24 
Special city Police teams on February 24, grilled at least eight suspects in the blasts case and the leads are pointing to the involvement of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Investigation further reveals that seeds of LeT were sown almost two decades ago by L
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Special city Police teams on February 24, grilled at least eight suspects in the blasts case and the leads are pointing to the involvement of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Investigation further reveals that seeds of LeT were sown almost two decades ago by LeT militant Azam Ghouri who was killed by the Andhra Pradesh Police in an encounter in Karimnagar 13 years back.
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February - 24 
The Special Commando Force of Kerala Police, Thunderbolt, conducted combing operations at Munderi forests in Malappuram District on February 24, following fresh reports about sighting of an armed gang of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maois
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The Special Commando Force of Kerala Police, Thunderbolt, conducted combing operations at Munderi forests in Malappuram District on February 24, following fresh reports about sighting of an armed gang of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Deccan Chronicle. The operation is on.
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February - 24 
The Times of India reported on February 25 that the Government is so far inactive regarding a proposal to regulate sale of explosive substances and stop their pilferage for close to six months now. In July 2012, the Government had set up a committee
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The Times of India reported on February 25 that the Government is so far inactive regarding a proposal to regulate sale of explosive substances and stop their pilferage for close to six months now. In July 2012, the Government had set up a committee with members from the ministries of Commerce and Home, Intelligence Bureau (IB), National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) to suggest ways to regulate the sale and pilferage of explosives such as ammonium nitrate and gelatine sticks as well as detonators.
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February - 24 
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 24, reviewed the coastal security in the Sunderbans on the first day of his two-day visit to West Bengal, advising Border Security Force (BSF) officials to strengthen surveillance along
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Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 24, reviewed the coastal security in the Sunderbans on the first day of his two-day visit to West Bengal, advising Border Security Force (BSF) officials to strengthen surveillance along the vulnerable riverine Indo-Bangladesh border, reports The Times of India. He also visited Sarberia in North 24-Parganas District and from there took a BSF boat to Dhamakhali, in the same District. He also inspected Shamsernagar, Sagar Island and creeks in the Sunderbans.
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February - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, R Sambi Reddy alias Prabhakar Reddy (44), was killed in an exchange of fire between the Police and the rebels in Gadchiroli forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 25, reports The New Indi
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, R Sambi Reddy alias Prabhakar Reddy (44), was killed in an exchange of fire between the Police and the rebels in Gadchiroli forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 25, reports The New Indian Express. District Superintendent of Police (SP), SS Tripathi said the Maoist was a native of Madharam village in Tandur mandal (administrative unit) in Adilabad District of Andhra Pradesh. He joined the Maoists in 1986 and carried a head money of INR 500,000.
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February - 25 
A resident of Jaisalmer, identified as Sumer Khan, was arrested on February 25 by joint team of Pokhran Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID, Jodhpur zone) from his residence in Karmo ki Dhani in Pokhran area of Jaisalmer District for se
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A resident of Jaisalmer, identified as Sumer Khan, was arrested on February 25 by joint team of Pokhran Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID, Jodhpur zone) from his residence in Karmo ki Dhani in Pokhran area of Jaisalmer District for sending strategic information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) via emails and mobile calls for the past three years, reports The Times of India. Chances are that he had sent details of the recently held ‘Iron Fist’ exercise of the Air Force to the ISI. He was produced in a court in Jaipur. The court sent him to eight-day police custody. Sources said that Sumer had gone to Pakistan at least thrice. During his last visit in October 2012, he had allegedly stayed at his uncle's (Mohammed Khan, an ISI agent) house at Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab Province in Pakistan. "He was trained for 8-10 days by ISI in Pakistan. His uncle had got him in touch with Pak intelligence agency and bribed him to send strategic information. He accepted the offer and started sending information about the Indian Army. He was arrested under the Official Secrets Act," a police officer said.
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February - 25 
A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Laimayum Jotin sharma alias Mocha (29), from near Nahabam Basketball ground at around 6.15am of February 25. A .9-mm pistol marked as Mauser Werke, made in USA, was r
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A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Laimayum Jotin sharma alias Mocha (29), from near Nahabam Basketball ground at around 6.15am of February 25. A .9-mm pistol marked as Mauser Werke, made in USA, was recovered from the possession of Jotin Sharma, who joined the outfit in 2011 through one Tachou (38). Jotin was working for the PLA under the command of one Ibobi of Ningomthongjao.
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February - 25 
A three-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team conducted several raids at undisclosed locations in Jalandhar (Jalandhar District) for three days till February 24, in connection with the September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast, according to
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A three-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team conducted several raids at undisclosed locations in Jalandhar (Jalandhar District) for three days till February 24, in connection with the September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast, according to The Times of India. According to Punjab Police, the team, landed in Jalandhar on February 21, following leads on terrorists of banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) hiding in the District. Sources in Punjab Police said that attempts are being made by Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to reignite terrorism in Punjab and carry out bomb explosions with the help of Sikh militants based abroad. "The Babbar Khalsa top leadership, including ‘chief’ Wadhawa Singh, and its cadres are active in Pakistan and a few European countries. They are actively cooperating with ISI and LeT," reads a Punjab Police document dated October 9, 2011.
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February - 25 
A truck driver from West Bengal, Mohidul Sheikh (36), was abducted by unidentified persons at Nangdolbari under Sidli Police Station in Chirang District on February 25, reports Times of India.
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A truck driver from West Bengal, Mohidul Sheikh (36), was abducted by unidentified persons at Nangdolbari under Sidli Police Station in Chirang District on February 25, reports Times of India.
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February - 25 
Amidst stringent security measures taken up by the Indian security forces to prevent the celebration of the 2nd Foundation day of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the outfit observed its raising day on February 25 at their Tactical head quarter.
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Amidst stringent security measures taken up by the Indian security forces to prevent the celebration of the 2nd Foundation day of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the outfit observed its raising day on February 25 at their Tactical head quarter.
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February - 25 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), G. Kishan Reddy, has received a letter, allegedly from LeT, claiming responsibility for blasts and threatening more attacks, sources said. The letter, according to sources, says that the city's Begum Bazaar area wo
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), G. Kishan Reddy, has received a letter, allegedly from LeT, claiming responsibility for blasts and threatening more attacks, sources said. The letter, according to sources, says that the city's Begum Bazaar area would be the next target, NDTV reports on February 25. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the bomb blasts.
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February - 25 
Bihar has borrowed a helicopter from neighbouring Jharkhand for operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), state Water Resources Development Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary told the State Assembly on February 25, reports Zee
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Bihar has borrowed a helicopter from neighbouring Jharkhand for operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), state Water Resources Development Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary told the State Assembly on February 25, reports Zee News. Replaying to a question, he informed, "Bihar is taking a helicopter from neighbouring Jharkhand during its combing operations against Maoists because the State has no helicopter of its own."
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February - 25 
Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants - Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, Amir Raza Khan and Fayyaz Kagzi - have been enjoying Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) hospitality with a quid pro quo of carrying out attacks on India, The Times of India report
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Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants - Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, Amir Raza Khan and Fayyaz Kagzi - have been enjoying Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) hospitality with a quid pro quo of carrying out attacks on India, The Times of India reported on February 26. Besides, there are others who keep shuttling between Pakistan (mainly Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh) and Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia and UAE) on Pakistani passports. Their job is to establish contact with Indians who have been working in those countries, and are tasked with developing them as unsuspecting conduits to send remittances to India. The funds are used for creating sleeper cells for plotting future strikes. They have been working in sync with the charter of the IM that was set up by ISI as an Indian proxy of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to project to the world at large that terrorism in India is homegrown in both form and content. Consequently, most of the recruits in IM are Indians, who have been reporting to their bosses in Pakistan.
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February - 25 
Greeting the people of Manipur and saluting all the 'martyrs' who have laid down their lives in the course of the ongoing revolutionary movement on the occasion of Revolutionary Peoples Front’s (RPF) 34th foundation (February 25) which the outfit obs
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Greeting the people of Manipur and saluting all the 'martyrs' who have laid down their lives in the course of the ongoing revolutionary movement on the occasion of Revolutionary Peoples Front’s (RPF) 34th foundation (February 25) which the outfit observes as Independence Demand Day, its ‘President’ Irengbam Chaoren appealed to people of all communities of Manipur to introspect whether "we would have faced the present grim situation had Manipur evolved into a full fledged modem State in the form of an independent country"
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February - 25 
Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) City Police teams are set to launch manhunt beginning February 25, for two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, identified as Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez, and Waqas alias Ahmed who were spotted in Hyderabad a few days prior
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Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) City Police teams are set to launch manhunt beginning February 25, for two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, identified as Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez, and Waqas alias Ahmed who were spotted in Hyderabad a few days prior to the twin bomb blasts in Dilsukhnagar on February 21, 2013, reports The Times of India. They are also accused in the Pune (Maharashtra) blast of August 1, 2012. Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) did receive alerts about the presence of these two in Hyderabad last week.
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February - 25 
IED blast occurred in the night of February 25 at around 6:30 pm few meters away from Border Road Task Force (BRTF) headquarter gate. However, no one was injured in the explosion.
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IED blast occurred in the night of February 25 at around 6:30 pm few meters away from Border Road Task Force (BRTF) headquarter gate. However, no one was injured in the explosion.
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February - 25 
IM operative Syed Maqbool, who had helped his associates’ recce Dilsukhnagar in 2012, is said to have met two militants with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links in Nellore (Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh) jail before he was arrested
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IM operative Syed Maqbool, who had helped his associates’ recce Dilsukhnagar in 2012, is said to have met two militants with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links in Nellore (Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh) jail before he was arrested by the Delhi Police, senior officials probing the Hyderabad blasts said, The Times of India reports on February 25. Police said Maqbool had met suspected ISI agent Firoz Khan in Nellore jail a few months before his arrest in Delhi.
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February - 25 
In a joint operation launched after tip off, the Police and Army recovered arms and ammunition from the forests Kralsangri in Handwara locality of Kupwara District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one AK rifle, one mag
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In a joint operation launched after tip off, the Police and Army recovered arms and ammunition from the forests Kralsangri in Handwara locality of Kupwara District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one AK rifle, one magazine, 20 rounds, one Chinese pistol, one magazine, five rounds, one radio set antenna and 4 UBGL rounds.
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February - 25 
Kanglaonline reports that a combined team of Imphal East and West commandos arrested two Naga National Council (NNC) militants, identified as Luingam Haoram (37) and Elangbam Gyaneshwor Singh (49), along with two powerful improvised explosive devices
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Kanglaonline reports that a combined team of Imphal East and West commandos arrested two Naga National Council (NNC) militants, identified as Luingam Haoram (37) and Elangbam Gyaneshwor Singh (49), along with two powerful improvised explosive devices (IED) on February 25 at around 8.30am near the Uripok Cheirap Court in Imphal West District. The two IEDs were fitted inside a iron rod along with two electric detonators and two bed switches, two charged demolition M112, four circuits, one battery cell, six electronic detonators, one remote control set and two mobile handsets. Both the arrested persons disclose that the NNC in collusion with the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were planning to explode the two IEDs at the Laipham Khunou area in one or two days time in the surrounding areas.
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February - 25 
Lanheiba Meitei, Chairman of the United Revolutionary Front (URF) clarified on February 25 that no one was threatened or forced to take part in the ‘home coming ceremony’ held at the 1st Manipur Rifles’ Banquet hall on February 13, according to a rep
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Lanheiba Meitei, Chairman of the United Revolutionary Front (URF) clarified on February 25 that no one was threatened or forced to take part in the ‘home coming ceremony’ held at the 1st Manipur Rifles’ Banquet hall on February 13, according to a report of February 25. Lanheiba was addressing the media at one of the transit camps in Imphal after allegations by two persons on February 24 that they were civilians and were forced to take part in the ceremony.
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February - 25 
Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Kasheto Kinnimi, was killed in the morning of February 25 after a gun fight with India Reserve Battalion (IRB) troopers
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Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Kasheto Kinnimi, was killed in the morning of February 25 after a gun fight with India Reserve Battalion (IRB) troopers near Aotsakili-Kithsakisa area under Zunheboto District. Police sources said the incident occurred when one of the two vehicles carrying troopers developed technical problem and suddenly met a group of armed NSCN-K cadres in full uniform traveling in two vehicles-a Maruti Gypsy and Maruti Van. Sources said NSCN-K cadres reportedly fired upon the troopers and in the resultant exchange of fire one NSCN-K cadre was shot and killed while the rest fled and escaped into the forest. However, NSCN-K, condemning the incident, refuted the reports that their cadres fired upon IRB troopers. They maintained that the IRB troopesr opened fire first and its cadres resorted to retaliatory firing. NSCN-K also accused IRB of blocking the road and laying the ambush on its cadres
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February - 25 
NIA has sought custody of IM militants Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, currently lodged in Tihar jail (New Delhi). The duo, arrested last year for the August 2012 blasts in Pune, had recced Dilsukhnagar loaclity. They had scoured the area in July 2012 o
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NIA has sought custody of IM militants Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, currently lodged in Tihar jail (New Delhi). The duo, arrested last year for the August 2012 blasts in Pune, had recced Dilsukhnagar loaclity. They had scoured the area in July 2012 on the instructions of Riyaz Bhatkal.
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February - 25 
One live Avtomat Kalashnikova (AK) - 47 cartridge and a Compact Disc (CD) were seized from two Pakistani nationals at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing of Poonch District on February 25 when they arrived here through the weekly bus service between India and Pa
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One live Avtomat Kalashnikova (AK) - 47 cartridge and a Compact Disc (CD) were seized from two Pakistani nationals at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing of Poonch District on February 25 when they arrived here through the weekly bus service between India and Pakistan, reports Kashmir Times. During investigation, 75-year-old Ghulam Hassan told security officers that he did not know how the bullet came in his pocket.
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February - 25 
People’s Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) has called a 100-hour strike in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Area District (BTAD) and its adjoining tribal-dominated areas from February 28-midnight in protest against what it te
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People’s Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) has called a 100-hour strike in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Area District (BTAD) and its adjoining tribal-dominated areas from February 28-midnight in protest against what it termed the State Government’s “lackadaisical” attitude towards the Bodoland issue.
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February - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Rahimuddin (18) and Baktar Ali (24), in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Rahimuddin (18) and Baktar Ali (24), in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph
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February - 25 
Security forces of Red Shield Division launched search operation at Kadangban Part I area on February 25 which led to the arrest of one cadre of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO), identified as ‘Captain’ Y
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Security forces of Red Shield Division launched search operation at Kadangban Part I area on February 25 which led to the arrest of one cadre of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO), identified as ‘Captain’ Yumkhangbai Shamjit Meitei (29). One .9-mm pistol and five live rounds were recovered from his possession
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February - 25 
State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury on February 25 said that a section of the banned ULFA leaders were still “under illusion that establishing a ‘sovereign Assam’ was possible because of their ‘misconception’ about the co
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State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury on February 25 said that a section of the banned ULFA leaders were still “under illusion that establishing a ‘sovereign Assam’ was possible because of their ‘misconception’ about the colonial occupation of Indian State of Assam,” reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 25 
The Garo National Council (GNC), in a meeting held at Hudakona in Goalpara District, renamed itself as Garo National Union (GNU), reports The Sentinel. It strongly opposed the inclusion of villages dominated by Garo people in the Rabha Hasong Autonom
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The Garo National Council (GNC), in a meeting held at Hudakona in Goalpara District, renamed itself as Garo National Union (GNU), reports The Sentinel. It strongly opposed the inclusion of villages dominated by Garo people in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area for which a draft was published on February 21 referring the delimitation of villages in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts.
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February - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 picked up three Student Islamic Movement in India (SIMI) cadres from Samalkot town in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh for questioning regarding the February 21, 2013, Dilsukhnagar (Hyder
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 picked up three Student Islamic Movement in India (SIMI) cadres from Samalkot town in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh for questioning regarding the February 21, 2013, Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) blast, reports The Times of India. The Police, emphasizing that Indian Mujahideen (IM) is the new version of SIMI, see a link between the blasts and the disappearance of SIMI activists after the blasts. "Two IM activists, Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez and Waqas alias Ahmed, came to Hyderabad from Mumbai and reconnoiter possible crowded places to trigger the bomb including Dilsukhnagar," said an official involved in the probe. He added, "We suspect ex-SIMI activists to be the local module who've gone missing after the crime. We hope to extract information from the three men from East Godavari that could give us vital clues to cracking the case." Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) obtained permission from the special Maharashtra Control for Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 25 to interrogate two accused, identified as Firoze Sayyed and Irfan Landge, in the August 1, 2012, Pune (Maharashtra) blasts case in connection with the twin blasts in Hyderabad blast, reports The Hindu.
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February - 25 
The special NIA court in Delhi on February 25 issued production warrants and the duo will be produced on February 27 and remanded to NIA custody. With Maqbool and Imran being the strongest leads in the investigation so far, NIA hopes their interrogat
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The special NIA court in Delhi on February 25 issued production warrants and the duo will be produced on February 27 and remanded to NIA custody. With Maqbool and Imran being the strongest leads in the investigation so far, NIA hopes their interrogation will help the agency understand the exact plan envisaged by Riyaz and reveal some more clues about the executors of the blasts.
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February - 25 
Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland have been told to tighten security on their international and inter-State borders ahead of the vote count in the three States on February 28. “Security along the borders will be further tightened in view of the counti
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Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland have been told to tighten security on their international and inter-State borders ahead of the vote count in the three States on February 28. “Security along the borders will be further tightened in view of the counting of votes,” an Election Commission official told IANS. Elections for the State Assembly of the three States happened recently.
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February - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-CPI (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were carrying INR 700,000 head money, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on February 25 reports PTI. A Senior Police Official said "Two Naxals [(Left-Wing Extremists) (LWEs)] were
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Two Communist Party of India-CPI (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were carrying INR 700,000 head money, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on February 25 reports PTI. A Senior Police Official said "Two Naxals [(Left-Wing Extremists) (LWEs)] were killed in a gun battle with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near the hills of Korcholi village under Gangalur Police Station limits of the District."
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February - 25 
Two tribal students, identified as Sandeep Lohra and Mangal Khadia, were killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Koda-Pahan Toli under Sisai Police Station l
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Two tribal students, identified as Sandeep Lohra and Mangal Khadia, were killed by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Koda-Pahan Toli under Sisai Police Station limits in Gumla District, on February 25, reports Zee News. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) DK Pandey confirmed the incident
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February - 25 
Various separatist and religious organizations from the State have formed a coordination committee, Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Joint Consultative Council), after two meetings at an undisclosed location in Srinagar town (Srinagar District), Indian
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Various separatist and religious organizations from the State have formed a coordination committee, Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Joint Consultative Council), after two meetings at an undisclosed location in Srinagar town (Srinagar District), Indian Express reported on February 26. The committee comprise of both factions of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani (APHC-G) and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (APHC-M), Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM).
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February - 25 
Violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA), Pakistani troopers fired upon a patrol party of Border Security Force (BSF) along the Line of Control (LoC) on Mandi sub-sector of forward Sawjian sector in Poonch District on February 25, reports Daily Excels
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Violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA), Pakistani troopers fired upon a patrol party of Border Security Force (BSF) along the Line of Control (LoC) on Mandi sub-sector of forward Sawjian sector in Poonch District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no one was injured in the firing. Kashmir Times, quoting an official, adds that Pakistani troopers fired using Light Machine Guns (LMG) and Medium Machine Guns (MMG).
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February - 26 
A meeting held at Naisingpara Bru relief camp at Ananda bazaar in Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on February 26 and attended by 79 representatives from various NGOs and religious organizations demanded the safe passage for five abducted laboure
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A meeting held at Naisingpara Bru relief camp at Ananda bazaar in Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on February 26 and attended by 79 representatives from various NGOs and religious organizations demanded the safe passage for five abducted labourers, reports The Sentinel .The representatives also included Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF). Informing this through a fax message, A Sawibunga, ‘president’ of Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum, said it was most unfortunate that five persons engaged in construction activities in Chikha Dampa Tiger Sanctuary in Mamit District of Mizoram, were allegedly abducted by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on February 19 and till date remained traceless.
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February - 26 
A racket of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was neutralized with the arrest of five persons from Andheri East locality of Mumbai Suburban District, reports The Times of India on February 27. FICN worth INR 134,000 has been seized from them over a fo
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A racket of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was neutralized with the arrest of five persons from Andheri East locality of Mumbai Suburban District, reports The Times of India on February 27. FICN worth INR 134,000 has been seized from them over a fortnight. The accused have been identified as Dinesh Jain (33), Rajesh Jain (28), Hastimal Jain (35), Mumtaz Sayyed (38) and Mansoor Ali Manihar (45).
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February - 26 
A team of East Singhbhum and West Bengal Police, on February 26, launched a massive combing operation in Patamda-Ghatshila (East Singhbhum District) area along the West Bengal border to flush out the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre
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A team of East Singhbhum and West Bengal Police, on February 26, launched a massive combing operation in Patamda-Ghatshila (East Singhbhum District) area along the West Bengal border to flush out the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres feared to have come from the neighbouring State, reports The Telegraph. The interstate offensive was prompted by a tip-off that an armed squad of Maoists had sneaked into Patamda’s Meghda Pahar from Purulia District of West Bengal following an offensive there on February 25. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Kumar Jha, who is leading the operation, Jharkhand has pressed into action six companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one company of Special Task Force (STF). From West Bengal, an equal number of paramilitary personnel have joined the hunt. The officer said “We have gheraoed Patamda-Meghada Pahar and Amda Pahar from all sides. But as of now, we have not found any sign of the Maoists. However, the main objective is to turn the heat on the rebels so that they are forced to flee Meghada Pahar”.
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February - 26 
After establishing their bases in rural areas of the country, including some places in Karnataka, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to move into the urban areas — in line with the objectives of 2007 Urban Perspective Plan (UPP),
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After establishing their bases in rural areas of the country, including some places in Karnataka, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to move into the urban areas — in line with the objectives of 2007 Urban Perspective Plan (UPP), reports The Deccan Herald. Even as the State’s anti-Maoist force remains busy in some of the ‘Maoist-affected areas’, mostly in and around the Malnad region, the CPI-Maoist is spreading its tentacles in cities and semi-urban areas, including Bangalore. Confirming this, a Senior Intelligence officer said, “It is true that we are observing activity by left wing extremists groups in Bangalore. They are indulging in some over-ground operations and we are aware that certain people are involved in this.” He added that such groups, going by their modus operandi, use colleges and certain sections of the society to expand their cadre. “This is part of their overall strategy,” he said.
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February - 26 
An Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant lobbed a grenade at a Police team at Kenduguri bypass area in Jorhat in Jorhat District on February 26, injuring two Security Force (SF) personnel, reports The Telegraph. Th
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An Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant lobbed a grenade at a Police team at Kenduguri bypass area in Jorhat in Jorhat District on February 26, injuring two Security Force (SF) personnel, reports The Telegraph. The injured were identified as Constable Keshab Gogoi and home guard Bolin Sonowal. Constable Gogoi managed to snatch a bag containing a bottle grenade and 28 rounds of live ammunition of AK-47 rifle from the militants. Police have picked up four persons, identified as Pankaj Bora, Ranjit Dutta, Mintu Bora and Arpan Jyoti Lahon, for questioning.
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February - 26 
An official release stated that as many as 12,644 displaced people due to the Bodo-Muslim clashes in 2012 are still living in 20 relief camps. Of which 4615 are in Kokrajhar District, all of whom belonging to the minority community and 395 Bodo and 7
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An official release stated that as many as 12,644 displaced people due to the Bodo-Muslim clashes in 2012 are still living in 20 relief camps. Of which 4615 are in Kokrajhar District, all of whom belonging to the minority community and 395 Bodo and 7634 minority people are living in camps in Chirang District.
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February - 26 
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a normal security drill near Noonmati Refinery in Guwahati under Kamrup (metro) District. The explosives containing ammonium nitrate and ball bearings plac
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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a normal security drill near Noonmati Refinery in Guwahati under Kamrup (metro) District. The explosives containing ammonium nitrate and ball bearings placed in a tin can, a detonator and some fuse wires were found inside a bag just outside the refinery’s boundary wall
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February - 26 
Elsewhere, State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi called for special treatment for all Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of the State, reports Assam Tribune on February 27. “I have been saying this since long that in all thos
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Elsewhere, State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi called for special treatment for all Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of the State, reports Assam Tribune on February 27. “I have been saying this since long that in all those districts affected by insurgency and Naxalism special treatment should be extended,” he said. Referring to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the Chief Minister expressed his confidence that Paresh Barua would one day join the peace process. The support base of the militant outfit has shrunk and ULFA has weakened over the years. “Today, I am in a better position to control ULFA,” he said.
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February - 26 
IED weighing 1.50 kilogram was found in the morning of February 26 at around 6:45 am near the gate of 25 BRTF headquarter which is closely located to Lamphel Police station.
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IED weighing 1.50 kilogram was found in the morning of February 26 at around 6:45 am near the gate of 25 BRTF headquarter which is closely located to Lamphel Police station.
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February - 26 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on February 26 allegedly threatened to blow up major railway stations and places of religious and tourist interest in Uttarakhand in retaliation to the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, a senior Police official s
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on February 26 allegedly threatened to blow up major railway stations and places of religious and tourist interest in Uttarakhand in retaliation to the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, a senior Police official said, reports IBNLive. Security around the places mentioned in the letter has been beefed up. The letter written purportedly by the Karachi (Sindh, Pakistan) based ‘area commander’ of JeM contains a threat to blow up Dehradun, Haridwar and Kath Godam rail junctions near Nainital and prominent places of religious and tourist interest like Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Mohan Joshi said
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February - 26 
Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Churachandpur District in the morning of February 26 killed one Army trooper and a mine detector dog of the Army and left three persons injured. The IED was planted on
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Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Churachandpur District in the morning of February 26 killed one Army trooper and a mine detector dog of the Army and left three persons injured. The IED was planted on the roadside at a place located between Khiang zang and Tollen village.
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February - 26 
Nagaland Post reports that a low-intensity blast reportedly occurred at Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Phek office complex (Phek District) on February 26 at around 6.30pm in which one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper suffered minor injury. It
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Nagaland Post reports that a low-intensity blast reportedly occurred at Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Phek office complex (Phek District) on February 26 at around 6.30pm in which one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper suffered minor injury. It was suspected that some miscreants hurled the bomb in to the complex and fled.
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February - 26 
Narain Singh Chaura, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant who was on run since May 2010, was arrested on February 26 from village Jalalabad of Tarn Taran District bordering Pakistan, reports The Times of India. Based on his inputs, Punjab Pol
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Narain Singh Chaura, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant who was on run since May 2010, was arrested on February 26 from village Jalalabad of Tarn Taran District bordering Pakistan, reports The Times of India. Based on his inputs, Punjab Police further arrested two of his accomplice, identified as Sukhwant Singh and Sukhdev Singh arrested from different places in Amritsar District and recovered arms and ammunition. The recoveries included an AK-56 assault rifle with 20 rounds, a .30 pistol with 50 rounds, five hand grenades and other ammunition from Kurali village in Mohali District. Chaura was wanted in at least two dozen cases related to militancy, added The Hindu.
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February - 26 
On February 26 at about 8:20 am, a combined team of Imphal East and Assam Rifles arrested three Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) cadres, identified as Ningthoujam Gogonbihari alias Inao, Leimapokpam Boy alias Sana Singh and Lish
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On February 26 at about 8:20 am, a combined team of Imphal East and Assam Rifles arrested three Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) cadres, identified as Ningthoujam Gogonbihari alias Inao, Leimapokpam Boy alias Sana Singh and Lisham Abung alias Sanatomba Singh, from Wangkhei Ayangpalli. One demand letter of the KCP-MTF and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.
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February - 26 
Personnel of 31 Assam Rifles reportedly arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, identified as Alem Sashi and Bendang Yanger, along with arms and ammunition in Mokokchung District, according to a report of
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Personnel of 31 Assam Rifles reportedly arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, identified as Alem Sashi and Bendang Yanger, along with arms and ammunition in Mokokchung District, according to a report of February 26. One 7.62mm pistol and thirteen live rounds were recovered from their possession. On questioning, they revealed that the cadres had gone to town to intimidate people and disrupt peaceful elections.
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February - 26 
Police on February 26 arrested one person, identified as Swatantra Jain, from Tikamgarh (Tikamgarh District) on charges of circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports The Times of India. Police officials claimed Jain has already circulated
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Police on February 26 arrested one person, identified as Swatantra Jain, from Tikamgarh (Tikamgarh District) on charges of circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports The Times of India. Police officials claimed Jain has already circulated FICNs worth INR 60000 in INR 500 and INR 1000 denominations. He had bought it from Bihar.
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February - 26 
Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of People’s Revolutionary Army (PLA), in a press statement claimed the bomb attack saying that it was carried out by the “Special Warfare Team” of PLA. The statement signed by the ‘Chief of depar
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of People’s Revolutionary Army (PLA), in a press statement claimed the bomb attack saying that it was carried out by the “Special Warfare Team” of PLA. The statement signed by the ‘Chief of department of publicity’, RPF, Bangkim further claimed responsibility for an attack at the 24 Assam Rifles camp near Soibol Khul in Chandel District on February 21 at around 10pm and said that it was carried out by “Tactical Command” of PLA.
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February - 26 
Security Forces (SF) on February 26 shot dead one of the militants who were trying to infiltrate into the Indian side under the cover of Pakistani Army firing at Chitti Bakri in Keri sector of Rajouri District along the Line of Control (LoC), reports
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Security Forces (SF) on February 26 shot dead one of the militants who were trying to infiltrate into the Indian side under the cover of Pakistani Army firing at Chitti Bakri in Keri sector of Rajouri District along the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Army spokesman S N Acharya said, “Indian troops exercised utmost restraint and responded to Pakistan firing.” The remaining militants retreated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle from the possession of slain militant. Kashmir Times added that the group consisted five militants.
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February - 26 
The Centre has convened a meeting of top Police and Civil Officials of the Communist Party of India Maoist-(CPI-Maoist) affected states on March 4 to review anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations and improve the efficacy of strategies, rep
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The Centre has convened a meeting of top Police and Civil Officials of the Communist Party of India Maoist-(CPI-Maoist) affected states on March 4 to review anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations and improve the efficacy of strategies, reports PTI on February 27. Chief Secretaries and Director General of Police (DGPs) of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh will take part in the meeting in which in-depth deliberations will be held on the security situation in the 'Red Corridor' and development initiatives.
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February - 26 
The Delhi High Court on February 26 sought response from the Delhi Police on the bail plea of alleged Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] leader Kobad Ghandy, facing trial under the anti-terror law, on medical ground, reports PTI. Issuing notice to the
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The Delhi High Court on February 26 sought response from the Delhi Police on the bail plea of alleged Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] leader Kobad Ghandy, facing trial under the anti-terror law, on medical ground, reports PTI. Issuing notice to the Police, Justice G P Mittal sought its response by May 2.
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February - 26 
The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Kuliang outpost in East Jaintia Hills District arrested six Bangladesh residents while they were trying to sneak into India on February 26. The arrested persons were identified
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The Shillong Times reports that the Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Kuliang outpost in East Jaintia Hills District arrested six Bangladesh residents while they were trying to sneak into India on February 26. The arrested persons were identified as Bhurauddin, Tajuddin, Md Lakman Hussain, Samem Alam, Nanty Das and Juber Ahmed, all hailing from Sylhet in Bangladesh. During the search, BSF sleuths recovered one fake Indian Identity Card besides SIM cards and mobile phones from them. Preliminary questioning revealed that the arrested immigrants intended to go to Khliehriat in East Jaintia Hills to work as coal labourers in the area.
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February - 26 
Two militants belonging to Muslim Protection Tiger Force of Assam (MPTFA) on February 26 surrendered along with arms and ammunition before the Intelligence Wing of the Army located at Chaprakata of Bongaigaon in presence of Kokrajhar Additional Super
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Two militants belonging to Muslim Protection Tiger Force of Assam (MPTFA) on February 26 surrendered along with arms and ammunition before the Intelligence Wing of the Army located at Chaprakata of Bongaigaon in presence of Kokrajhar Additional Superintendent of Police (SP), reports The Sentinel. The two cadres were identified as Mohammad Sahajahan Ali (22) and Mohammad Jahinul Islam (25). The militants deposited one 7.65 mm pistol (country made), two handmade single bore pistols, two country made AK–47 rifles, four crude bombs, one hand made grenade and 5 live ammunition of single bore pistol.
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February - 26 
United Revolutionary Front (URF), Manipur, has said in a press release that a united voice against the Indian Army from the people of Manipur is due, according to a report of February 26. The statement signed by its ‘secretary information and publici
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United Revolutionary Front (URF), Manipur, has said in a press release that a united voice against the Indian Army from the people of Manipur is due, according to a report of February 26. The statement signed by its ‘secretary information and publicity’ A K Pibarel has said that the Indian security forces have been taking up several steps in order to quash the armed movement in Manipur and check the spread of its message. The steps taken up include surrender project, Suspension of Operation, peace talk, tripartite talk and signing of Memorandum of Understanding, it said.
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February - 26 
Vital installations, including oil refineries and shipyards, have constantly been on terrorists' radar, with the Government on February 26 admitting inputs to this effect, according to The Times of India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mull
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Vital installations, including oil refineries and shipyards, have constantly been on terrorists' radar, with the Government on February 26 admitting inputs to this effect, according to The Times of India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament), "The government has received reports/threat inputs indicating plans of terrorists to target important vital installations, including oil refineries and shipyards”. He further said, "State police and managements of such installations are sensitized to coordinate security measures and strengthen security to counter these threats. Besides, many such vital installations have been provided with security by CISF". Replying to another question, the minister said both heavy water plants at Hazira (Surat District) and Vadodara (Vadodara District) in Gujarat were under security audit purview of central security agencies.
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February - 27 
A civilian, Nikul Paul (29), was injured when unidentified assailants fired at him at Nutunmati in Baksa District on February 27, reports The Telegraph.
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A civilian, Nikul Paul (29), was injured when unidentified assailants fired at him at Nutunmati in Baksa District on February 27, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 27 
A magisterial inquiry has begun into the alleged killing of a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] couple by a Police team in a retaliatory firing in 2012 in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh, reports Zee News, on February 28. Sonu Netam (21) and his wi
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A magisterial inquiry has begun into the alleged killing of a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] couple by a Police team in a retaliatory firing in 2012 in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh, reports Zee News, on February 28. Sonu Netam (21) and his wife Kamla Markam (19) were allegedly shot dead near Chameda village on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border by a Police team in a retaliatory firing on July 17 last year (2012). An official said "Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Nagri tehsil (revenue unit) has begun probe into the killing of Naxals Sonu Netam and Kamla Markam in an encounter dated around seven months back in the Chameda village of the District."
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February - 27 
A powerful landmine planted on a State Highway was recovered and defused in West Singhbhum District on February 27, on a tip off by an arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, reports The Business Standard. Commenting on the matte
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A powerful landmine planted on a State Highway was recovered and defused in West Singhbhum District on February 27, on a tip off by an arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, reports The Business Standard. Commenting on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP), West Singhbhum, Pankaj Kamboj said a landmine weighing around 40 to 45 kg was planted on the State Highway between Chotanagra-Manoharpur to target the security personnel. The landmine was recovered following the arrest of the Chairman of Krantikari Kishan Committee (Revolutionary Farmers’ Committee), a front organisation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Vishnu Cherwa.
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February - 27 
A total of 170 people have been killed in incidents of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in the last six months, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, R P N Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) in a written reply on
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A total of 170 people have been killed in incidents of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in the last six months, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, R P N Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) in a written reply on February 27, reports The Business Standard. While 127 civilians were killed between the period August last year and January 2013, 43 Security Force (SF) personnel also were killed in the same period which saw 533 such incidents in various parts of the country. The Minister further added that while 30 Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed, 871 were arrested. He also said "The government is implementing the Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected states with a view to cater to critical security infrastructure gaps”. Singh said "It is proposed to continue the scheme in 12th plan with an added objective of funding upgradation of Special Forces in some of the LWE-affected states in order to effectively combat the LWE,"
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February - 27 
According to a February 27 The Hindu report little effort had been made to address crippling shortages of capacity in the domestic intelligence service, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), or in State Police intelligence services. An unnamed senior intelli
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According to a February 27 The Hindu report little effort had been made to address crippling shortages of capacity in the domestic intelligence service, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), or in State Police intelligence services. An unnamed senior intelligence official said, “In all, I would estimate that our manpower has grown by just about 5% since 2009.”
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February - 27 
An engineer of the Power Grid Corporation Ltd. (PGCL), abducted by suspected militants and taken to their camp in Bhutan, was released on February 27, reports The Sentinel. SP Raju, hailing from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, arrived at Ghawra Chowk poli
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An engineer of the Power Grid Corporation Ltd. (PGCL), abducted by suspected militants and taken to their camp in Bhutan, was released on February 27, reports The Sentinel. SP Raju, hailing from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, arrived at Ghawra Chowk police station in Baksa District and informed the Police about his release. The engineer was abducted by suspected I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants on February 15.
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February - 27 
Former Director-General of Police, A. K. Mohanty on February 27 said Organization to Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS), which was created in October 2007, could have prevented the terrorist attack if it was made fully functional, reports The Hin
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Former Director-General of Police, A. K. Mohanty on February 27 said Organization to Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS), which was created in October 2007, could have prevented the terrorist attack if it was made fully functional, reports The Hindu.
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February - 27 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma’s ongoing trial in the court is expected to take another six months for completion, reports The Shillong Times on February 28. The GNLA leader is currently lodged at the Shillong Distric
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma’s ongoing trial in the court is expected to take another six months for completion, reports The Shillong Times on February 28. The GNLA leader is currently lodged at the Shillong District jail under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA). Champion Sangma was arrested on July 30, 2012 in East Khasi Hills District.
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February - 27 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested two sympathizers of the United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) outfit from Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai on February 27. The arrested persons have been identified as Pukhrambam Sushno alias Boycha Meitei (26) and L
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested two sympathizers of the United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) outfit from Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai on February 27. The arrested persons have been identified as Pukhrambam Sushno alias Boycha Meitei (26) and Laishram Wanglen Singh (24).
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February - 27 
In the last seven years, as many as 26 Police Personnel posted in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region committed suicide and 226 officials quit the force, the Government said, on February 27, reports The Twocicles.net. In a written reply to Congress legislat
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In the last seven years, as many as 26 Police Personnel posted in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region committed suicide and 226 officials quit the force, the Government said, on February 27, reports The Twocicles.net. In a written reply to Congress legislator Kawasi Lakhma, Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar said eight officers of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces resigned from their jobs while five officers and 75 constables from the District Force quit between January 2006 – January, 2013. He said three officers and 20 constables of District Force and three constables of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces killed themselves since 2006 in Bastar.
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February - 27 
Meanwhile, militant outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has sent threat letter to Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on February 27 for supporting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, reports Oman Tribune. Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra
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Meanwhile, militant outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has sent threat letter to Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on February 27 for supporting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, reports Oman Tribune. Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police has opened a parallel probe into the matter, added Mumbai Mirror.
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Meanwhile, normal life remained unaffected during the shutdown called by Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (MMM), a coordination committee formed by various separatist and religious organizations from the State, on February 27 and February 28 as shops, b
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Meanwhile, normal life remained unaffected during the shutdown called by Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (MMM), a coordination committee formed by various separatist and religious organizations from the State, on February 27 and February 28 as shops, business establishments and offices remained open and traffic plied normally, reported Greater Kashmir. However, sporadic incidents of violent clashes between the protesters and SFs were reported from Shopian, Pulwama and Kulgam districts, but, no one was reportedly injured.
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February - 27 
Nagaland Post reports that amidst high tension in Wokha District with pre-poll and post-poll violence, troops of Assam Rifles (AR) based in Wokha District and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were engaged in a gu
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Nagaland Post reports that amidst high tension in Wokha District with pre-poll and post-poll violence, troops of Assam Rifles (AR) based in Wokha District and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were engaged in a gun-fight in the evening of February 27 reportedly in Mekokla area, Wokha District. According highly placed sources, one person was reportedly killed in the gun-fight. It could not be ascertained as to whether the casualty was from the NSCN-IM or the Assam Rifles. The reason behind the encounter was not known till the time of filing the report.
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February - 27 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that not only are Indian Mujahideen's (IM) Pune (Maharashtra) blast (August 1, 2012) module and Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) Bangalore-Hubli-Nanded terror module linked to each other, but the latter has even h
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that not only are Indian Mujahideen's (IM) Pune (Maharashtra) blast (August 1, 2012) module and Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) Bangalore-Hubli-Nanded terror module linked to each other, but the latter has even helped the IM accused conduct reconnaissance of Dilsukhnagar (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh), The Times of India reported on February 27. Investigations have found that Obaidur Rehman from the Bangalore-Hubli-Nanded module helped IM's Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan conduct reconnaissance of Dilsukhnagar and Begum Bazaar in July 2012. The joint reconnaissance by IM's Maqbool and LeT's Rehman is suspected to have been later used by other IM accused under Yasin Bhatkal's instruction to plant bombs in Dilsukhnagar on February 21, 2013. The revelation has led NIA to believe that Maqbool, Imran and Rehman, perhaps, know more about the Hyderabad blasts than they may have revealed so far.
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February - 27 
NIA has moved a Delhi court seeking custody of two alleged IM operatives- Maqbool and Imran to interrogate them in connection with the twin blasts in Hyderabad, Oman Tribune reports on February 27.
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NIA has moved a Delhi court seeking custody of two alleged IM operatives- Maqbool and Imran to interrogate them in connection with the twin blasts in Hyderabad, Oman Tribune reports on February 27.
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February - 27 
On February 27tThe Union Government said any decision on amending the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will be taken only after taking the ground realities of places it is in force into consideration and no time frame can be given on the issue
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On February 27tThe Union Government said any decision on amending the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will be taken only after taking the ground realities of places it is in force into consideration and no time frame can be given on the issue of changing this legislation reported Kashmir Times. Further, while answering a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said the Government has no plan to withdraw the Army from the State, reports Greater Kashmir. He said the deployment of security forces at any point of time is a matter of review of the threat perception at the highest operational levels in the Central and state governments. Meanwhile, according to a delayed report on February 27 by Kashmir Times, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had served notice to both State and Union Governments seeking their response upon the issue of failure in providing security to the 33000 strong Gram Panchayat (village level local self government institution) members on February 15.
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February - 27 
One person, identified as S Sankar alias Shahrukh Khan, was arrested on February 27 from Thoraiyur area of Tiruchirappalli District for allegedly planting explosives on the Puducherry bound Puducherry-Dadar Express in the month of January 2013, repo
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One person, identified as S Sankar alias Shahrukh Khan, was arrested on February 27 from Thoraiyur area of Tiruchirappalli District for allegedly planting explosives on the Puducherry bound Puducherry-Dadar Express in the month of January 2013, reports The Times of India. The explosive was kept in a suitcase but did not explode due to a technical snag in its circuit.
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February - 27 
Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has asked people to support recently formed coordination committee, Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Joint Consultative Council), by various separatist and religious organizations from the State, Gre
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Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has asked people to support recently formed coordination committee, Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Joint Consultative Council), by various separatist and religious organizations from the State, Greater Kashmir reported. In a tele-statement, LeT ‘spokesman’ Abdullah Gaznavi while quoting ‘supreme commander’ of the outfit, Mehmood Shah, said “We believe the success of MMM (Joint Consultative Council) would be the success of the freedom movement. We believe if MMM gets support, it would become a success and freedom movement will be taken to its logical goal.” Additionally, Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, has remanded four militants involved in killings of seven persons including four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members at Chakka Galiote, Panchari (Udhampur District) on November 30, 2001 to judicial custody.
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February - 27 
SFs have recovered DVD players, three empty containers and a bundle of wires from the forest near Srirampur within Kotagarh Police Station limits during combing operation on February 27. The items recovered from Srirampur, however, are suspected to h
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SFs have recovered DVD players, three empty containers and a bundle of wires from the forest near Srirampur within Kotagarh Police Station limits during combing operation on February 27. The items recovered from Srirampur, however, are suspected to have belonged to the CPI-Maoist. No Maoist was arrested from both places.
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February - 27 
The Jharkhand Police has sought the introduction of a ‘new policy’ relating to surrendered Maoists and rebels of other splinter groups as the current policy has failed to address certain vital issues, reports The Business Standard, on February 28. Jh
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The Jharkhand Police has sought the introduction of a ‘new policy’ relating to surrendered Maoists and rebels of other splinter groups as the current policy has failed to address certain vital issues, reports The Business Standard, on February 28. Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), GS Rath, who retired on February 28, said in Ranchi "There is a re-thinking how to make the policy more attractive and the Special Branch is on the job. We have submitted certain proposals, which I can't open now as they are yet to be adopted, and being examined at the highest level." He added that the existing surrender policy has failed to address some vital issues like open jail concept giving the surrendered extremists to stay fearlessly with their families, their speedy trial and imparting vocational training to make them self-sustenance.
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February - 27 
The Sangai Express reports that the Centre, on February 27, said any decision with regard to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will be taken only after considering the ground reality and no time limit can be fixed for sensitive decision. Un
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The Sangai Express reports that the Centre, on February 27, said any decision with regard to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will be taken only after considering the ground reality and no time limit can be fixed for sensitive decision. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said, the issue of repealing and amending the AFSPA has been under the consideration of the Government, and Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee and the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) have also made certain recommendations on the subject. “On such security-related issue, all factors, including the ground reality, are taken into consideration before taking a decision and hence no time limit can be specified,” Ramachandran told the Rajya Sabha. The Jeevan Reddy Commission report tabled in Parliament in 2005 had observed that as soon as the public order is restored or the internal disturbance is quelled, the forces have to be withdrawn to their barracks or to their regular duties, as the case may be.
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February - 27 
Three Policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were injured in a landmine blast carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada District, on February 27, reports The Business Standard. Commenti
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Three Policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were injured in a landmine blast carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada District, on February 27, reports The Business Standard. Commenting on the incident, Superintendent of Police (SP), Narendra Khare said "SHO of Barsoor Police Station Manish Praihar and two other Police personnel were injured in the landmine blast triggered by ultras near Lotpal village that (also) damaged the Police vehicle". The blast took place as the Police team, deployed at Lotpal to ensure Security during the annual fair on February 26, was returning in the morning.
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February - 27 
Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 27 justified holding panchayat (local self governing body) elections in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area and the Police firing on “group of miscreants” in Goalpara District that kill
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Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 27 justified holding panchayat (local self governing body) elections in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area and the Police firing on “group of miscreants” in Goalpara District that killed 14 people, reports The Telegraph. “The security forces had to resort to firing to control the violence at six places. This resulted in deaths of 14 persons. Other seven persons died due to ethnic clashes,” UHM, Shinde said. He said while eight Districts went to the polls in Assam on February 12, the third and last phase, only in Goalpara was election disrupted “by a large group of miscreants” who attacked polling and security personnel. He added that the situation was now under control and the government would pay ex gratia of INR 500,000 to the next of kin of the firing victims.
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February - 27 
Union Home Ministry took three days to request Army for deployment, according to information collected under Right to Information Act (RTI) by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), reports The Hindu on February 28. “Reports say major incid
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Union Home Ministry took three days to request Army for deployment, according to information collected under Right to Information Act (RTI) by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), reports The Hindu on February 28. “Reports say major incidents of violence erupted on July 20 and the State government wrote to the MHA on July 21. The order for deployment of armed forces went out to the DGMO [Director-General Military Operations] by fax on July 24 at 9:22 p.m. There seems to be a gap of three days between the request for assistance and the order issued for deployment,” says CHRI programme coordinator (access to information programme) Venkatesh Nayak.
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February - 28 
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Patna (District) unit, on February 28 apprehended one Chokat Yadav from near Lakho village on National Highway-31 of Begusarai District while he was travelling in a bus with Fa
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Acting on a tip-off, a team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Patna (District) unit, on February 28 apprehended one Chokat Yadav from near Lakho village on National Highway-31 of Begusarai District while he was travelling in a bus with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 200,000, reports The Times of India. During interrogation, Yadav disclosed that the FICN consignment was brought from a village on the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda District to be delivered at Raxaul of East Champaran District in Bihar situated along the Indo-Nepal border.
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February - 28 
Further, The Pro- Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-PTF) on February 28 did not participate in a tripartite meeting in New Delhi, sticking to its stand of not participating in peace talks unless these are held at the highes
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Further, The Pro- Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-PTF) on February 28 did not participate in a tripartite meeting in New Delhi, sticking to its stand of not participating in peace talks unless these are held at the highest political level, reports The Telegraph. “We will stick to our demand for Bodoland state and to our decision of not taking part in the dialogue unless it is held at the highest political level under the chairmanship of the Union home minister,” the outfit’s information and publicity secretary, S. Sanjarang, said. He said after being dissatisfied with the January 31 meeting, they had written to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on February 11, demanding expedition of talks at the highest political level and a direct invitation from him (Shinde) to hold the dialogue under his chairmanship. “But to our great dismay there was no official communication from the office of the home minister on his presence in today’s tripartite meeting. Therefore, we did not take part in the meeting,” he said.
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February - 28 
In addition, Joint secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Shambhu Singh and former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief P.C. Haldar, who is the interlocutor in the ongoing Bodo peace process, visited Guwahati to hold discussions with State
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In addition, Joint secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Shambhu Singh and former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief P.C. Haldar, who is the interlocutor in the ongoing Bodo peace process, visited Guwahati to hold discussions with State Government officials on the NDFB-PTF’s non-participation in February 28 talks.
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February - 28 
Intelligence officials have sounded an alarm on reports that FICN of denominations INR 5, 10, 20 and 50 are flowing in from Pakistan these days, reports The New Indian Express on March 1. A senior intelligence official was quoted saying, “But these d
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Intelligence officials have sounded an alarm on reports that FICN of denominations INR 5, 10, 20 and 50 are flowing in from Pakistan these days, reports The New Indian Express on March 1. A senior intelligence official was quoted saying, “But these days counterfeit notes of Rs 5, Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 denominations are being sourced from Pakistan. These notes bear close resemblance to original ones and it is very hard to detect it with naked eyes.”
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February - 28 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Governor, Narinder Nath Vohra, on February 28 said militancy has progressively declined in the State and the footprints of Security Forces (SF) is being reduced gradually following an improvement in situation, reports Daily Ex
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Governor, Narinder Nath Vohra, on February 28 said militancy has progressively declined in the State and the footprints of Security Forces (SF) is being reduced gradually following an improvement in situation, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing to the joint session of State Legislature, he said, "Terror-related incidents have decreased from 188 in 2011 to 118 in 2012, marking a decline of 73 percent." He further added, "Similarly, 31 civilian deaths in 2011 came down to 15 in 2012 and against 33 security personnel who lost their lives in 2011, only 14 were killed in 2012." Quoting the Governor, Kashmir Times added, “We owe grateful thanks to the Police and Security Forces whose untiring vigil along the borders has resulted in considerable reduction in the attempts at infiltration.”
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February - 28 
Kanglaonline reports that Imphal West Police commandos arrested one hardcore cadre of progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) militant identified as Heikrujam Dashubanta in front of the Singjamei Super Market on
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Kanglaonline reports that Imphal West Police commandos arrested one hardcore cadre of progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) militant identified as Heikrujam Dashubanta in front of the Singjamei Super Market on February 28 at about 3:00 pm.
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February - 28 
Meanwhile, two militants of Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTP), identified as Hafizul Rahman (32) and Moinul Hoque (27) surrendered at the Gossaigaon Police Station under Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. The members of the outfit laid down
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Meanwhile, two militants of Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTP), identified as Hafizul Rahman (32) and Moinul Hoque (27) surrendered at the Gossaigaon Police Station under Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. The members of the outfit laid down one .9 mm pistol, one handmade AK–47 rifle, two magazines, three live ammunitions and three hand grenade at the time of surrender.
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February - 28 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to take over the investigation of the February 21 twin blasts in Hyderabad that killed 16 people according to an official of Ministry of Home Affairs, reports The Times of India on February 28. Several NIA t
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to take over the investigation of the February 21 twin blasts in Hyderabad that killed 16 people according to an official of Ministry of Home Affairs, reports The Times of India on February 28. Several NIA teams are scouring the country for clues and the NIA said the Police may not have access to some of the high-profile terror suspects in State jails.
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February - 28 
Non-tribal and Garo bodies here are determined not to allow any polls in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC), if the villages with non-tribal majority were not excluded from the proposed draft delimitation of constituencies for the autonomous
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Non-tribal and Garo bodies here are determined not to allow any polls in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC), if the villages with non-tribal majority were not excluded from the proposed draft delimitation of constituencies for the autonomous council, reports Assam Tribune on March1. The RHAC polls are set be conducted on April 30. “In Kamrup district, over 135 villages with non-tribal majority and 125 villages with Garo majority, have been included in the draft delimitation of constituencies for RHAC, while Goalpara district has 84 villages with non-tribal majority and 98 villages with Garo majority, which must be excluded from the draft. The non-tribal and Garo people have been submitting hundreds of applications requesting for exclusion of their villages from the exercise for their future security and protection of their rights that have to be carefully addressed by the government and if such villages are not excluded from the proposed draft, then the council elections will never be allowed at any cost,” said Sahjahan Ali, the president of the Non-Rabha Coordination Forum (NRCC).
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February - 28 
On February 28, Imphal West Commandos arrested one sympathizer of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) organization identified as Naorem James alias Methun from the western side of Khoyathong Pukhri Achouba.
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On February 28, Imphal West Commandos arrested one sympathizer of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) organization identified as Naorem James alias Methun from the western side of Khoyathong Pukhri Achouba.
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February - 28 
One person, identified as Shamas Din, received serious injuries in land mine explosion in the forward area of Bhagyal Dhara area of Poonch District on February 28, reports Kashmir Times.
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One person, identified as Shamas Din, received serious injuries in land mine explosion in the forward area of Bhagyal Dhara area of Poonch District on February 28, reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected militant of Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLF) at Hatikhali in Dima Hasao District on February 28, reports Zee News. The militant, identified as Son Khelma, was arrested when he came to collect extortio
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected militant of Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLF) at Hatikhali in Dima Hasao District on February 28, reports Zee News. The militant, identified as Son Khelma, was arrested when he came to collect extortion money from a bank in the area, police sources said.
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February - 28 
The Sangai Express reports that the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has on February 28 announced that it has suspended the indefinite public blockade imposed since February 24, in view of the ongoing Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and
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The Sangai Express reports that the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has on February 28 announced that it has suspended the indefinite public blockade imposed since February 24, in view of the ongoing Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) exams but with a pledge to launch other courses of agitation.
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February - 28 
The Shillong Times reports on March 1 that after his maiden victory in the just concluded assembly election, former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chairman’ Julius Dorphang appealed to the outfit to shun the path of violence and join
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The Shillong Times reports on March 1 that after his maiden victory in the just concluded assembly election, former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chairman’ Julius Dorphang appealed to the outfit to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream. While expressing gratitude to the people of the constituency for the victory, Dorphang said, “Any problem can be solved by political dialogue through democratic means.” The former HNLC member added that he would work for the development of the constituency and translate his words into action
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February - 28 March - 1
The West Singhbhum District Police of Jharkhand arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled Chairman of Krantikari Kisan Committee [(KCC) (Revolutionary Farmers’ Committee)], a frontal organisation of th
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The West Singhbhum District Police of Jharkhand arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled Chairman of Krantikari Kisan Committee [(KCC) (Revolutionary Farmers’ Committee)], a frontal organisation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chiria in Manoharpur, on February 28 and March 1, reports The Times of India. The four Maoists were identified as KCC 'chairman' Vishnu Cherwa, Mangal Surin, Dubi Guria and Birsa, all in their mid thirties. Of the four rebels, Cherwa was the first to be arrested on February 28 while the rest were arrested early on March 1. The Maoists were arrested in a joint search operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police. Landmine weighing 40kg, hand grenade, three single-shot barrel and pistol were recovered from the Maoists. Commenting on the matter, the West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Pankaj Kamboj, said "They were holed up in the (Saranda) forest for the past few days. Police caught them during joint search operation."
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February - 28 
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram enhanced budgetary allocation, on February 28, for all subjects dealing with upgrading Police infrastructure and enhancing weapons and training of personnel deployed to tackle Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)],
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Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram enhanced budgetary allocation, on February 28, for all subjects dealing with upgrading Police infrastructure and enhancing weapons and training of personnel deployed to tackle Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)], reports The Economic Times. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been the biggest gainer in terms of getting funds with INR 108.1853 billion being allocated to it for the 2013-14 fiscal, a jump of about 10 per cent from its last financial allocation of INR 98.6788 billion. The Finance Minister also substantially enhanced the 'assistance to states', funds provided by the Centre as an aid to develop and train State Police forces and special counter-insurgency units, under seven various heads. While the Modernisation of Police Force scheme got INR 18.47 billion this budget, compared to INR 3 billion in 2012-13, the Security Related Expenditure got INR 7.8908 billion, a jump of 11 per cent money that was allocated under this head for various states in the previous financial year. The scheme of 'Special infrastructure in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states' got a raise of about INR 200 million with the allocation of INR 741.5 million in this budget. Similarly, under the 'Assistance to counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist schools' which train State Police and security personnel in special operations skills have been allocated an enhanced sum of INR 205 million. The Indian Reserve Battalions (IRB), raised specifically to undertake active operational role in LWE- hit areas, got INR 60 million hike at INR 520 million in this budget. Another subject on this list, Assistance to LWE management, got INR 400 million, a 100 per cent rise from last fiscal's INR 200 million under this head. For construction and strengthening of fortified Police Stations, the Finance Minister allocated INR 1.6 billion, INR 100 million hike from the last budget.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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