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February - 1 
A troop of 40 Assam Rifles personnel arrested a cadre of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) , identified as Paukhan during an operation at the Keithelmanbi area in Senapati District on February 1, reports The Times of India. The Security Forces found a 9
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A troop of 40 Assam Rifles personnel arrested a cadre of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) , identified as Paukhan during an operation at the Keithelmanbi area in Senapati District on February 1, reports The Times of India. The Security Forces found a 9-mm pistol with bullets and a wireless set from him.
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February - 1 
An angry mob lynched a militant, Rahimuddin (38), belonging to militant group Zakir Bahini, a faction of the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), at Boinchera in Hailakandi District on February 1, reports The Shillong Times. He later succumbed t
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An angry mob lynched a militant, Rahimuddin (38), belonging to militant group Zakir Bahini, a faction of the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), at Boinchera in Hailakandi District on February 1, reports The Shillong Times. He later succumbed to his injuries at Hailakandi Civil Hospital.
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February - 1 
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), Nabam Tuki on February 1 announced compensation to the victim’s family members of Behali Reserve Forest (Sonitpur District, Assam) massacre, reports The Assam Tribune. He announced ex-gratia payment of INR 300,0
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), Nabam Tuki on February 1 announced compensation to the victim’s family members of Behali Reserve Forest (Sonitpur District, Assam) massacre, reports The Assam Tribune. He announced ex-gratia payment of INR 300,000 each for those killed and INR 50,000 each to the seriously injured during the incidence. So far, 11 persons have been killed in the incident of January 29.
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February - 1 
Jharkhand Police on February 1, arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, and a top cadre, Bikarm from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. Acting on s
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Jharkhand Police on February 1, arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, and a top cadre, Bikarm from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of Jharkhand and Sundargarh District Police of Odisha launched a combing operation in the Saranda forest. Police also seized 12 rifles, several live cartridges and explosives from their possession.
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Naga Hoho (apex body of Naga tribes of Nagaland) on February 1 opined that the NSCN-IM should openly admit the blunder particularly at the Sumi people for the crimes committed by its cadres and also for not complying with the demand of the Sumi Hoho
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Naga Hoho (apex body of Naga tribes of Nagaland) on February 1 opined that the NSCN-IM should openly admit the blunder particularly at the Sumi people for the crimes committed by its cadres and also for not complying with the demand of the Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) in the aftermath of the December 21 incident, reports Nagaland Post. However, Naga Hoho, through its ‘publicity wing’, also made a fervent appeal to Sumi Hoho to review the stand against the NSCN-IM in consideration of the “ongoing peace process” by exhibiting “political maturity in the interest of Naga people for all days to come”. NSCN-IM cadres had waylaid a Zunhebeto-bound vehicle near Aghuito town (Zunhebeto District) and allegedly attempted to rape and molest two female passengers and injured two other male passengers accompanying them in the early hours of December 21, 2013.
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Nagaland Post reports that a person identified as, Rokowulie was injured when an unidentified assailant fired at him on February 1 at his residence near G. Rio school junction High School colony in Kohima (Kohima District).
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Nagaland Post reports that a person identified as, Rokowulie was injured when an unidentified assailant fired at him on February 1 at his residence near G. Rio school junction High School colony in Kohima (Kohima District).
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Police on February 1 claimed to have arrested a senior Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader close to central committee member Ramakrishna and who is allegedly involved in several attacks, including last year’s ambush on a Border Secur
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Police on February 1 claimed to have arrested a senior Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader close to central committee member Ramakrishna and who is allegedly involved in several attacks, including last year’s ambush on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy in which four personnel were killed, reports Indian Express. Police said Chandu alias Tella Anil Kumar (40), a member of the Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee and intelligence-in-charge for Malkangiri Division, Koraput-Srikakulam Division and East-Visakha Division, was caught along with other Maoists while camping in Tala Paniki forest area in Koraput District. Explosive materials, detonators, wires, Maoist literature and a fake driving license were recovered from them.
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 1 killed a ‘commander’ of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Brindaban Rajbongshi alias Mukut Ray (22), at Nadangiri hill in Salakati of Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. Police said two other KLO cadre
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 1 killed a ‘commander’ of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Brindaban Rajbongshi alias Mukut Ray (22), at Nadangiri hill in Salakati of Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. Police said two other KLO cadres, including Samar Roy alias Rambo, escaped in the darkness.
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SFs arrested four militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Lahorijan area in Karbi Anglong District on February 1, reports The Times of India. Later, Police recovered several arms and ammunition from
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SFs arrested four militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Lahorijan area in Karbi Anglong District on February 1, reports The Times of India. Later, Police recovered several arms and ammunition from Hamren area in the same District. The recovered arms and ammunition were two AK-56 rifles, one pistol, three magazines and 33 rounds of ammunition.
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February - 1 
Suspected underground militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Agriculture Officer Soibam Ranjit of Sagolband Tera Lukhram Leirak in Imphal West District on February 1, reports Kanglaonline. But no one was injured in the blast.
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Suspected underground militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Agriculture Officer Soibam Ranjit of Sagolband Tera Lukhram Leirak in Imphal West District on February 1, reports Kanglaonline. But no one was injured in the blast.
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The Rengma Naga organisations in Karbi Anglong District have reiterated their demand for the creation of Rengma Hills Autonomous District Council (RHADC) through bifurcation of Rengma Hills from Karbi Anglong based on the original boundary of the Hil
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The Rengma Naga organisations in Karbi Anglong District have reiterated their demand for the creation of Rengma Hills Autonomous District Council (RHADC) through bifurcation of Rengma Hills from Karbi Anglong based on the original boundary of the Hills and Rengma Mouzas (a erstwhile term for revenue collection unit) with its headquarters at Bokajan, reports The Shillong Times. The memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 1 sought compensation of INR 200,000 each for the Rengmas injured by KPLT militants on December 27, 2013; compensation of INR 500,000 and INR 700,000 for bundles of corrugated galvanized iron (CGI) sheets each for all the houses burned by KPLT militants. It also demanded compensation for all the granaries burnt by KPLT militants and mobs.
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The Shillong Times reports that two militants of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) demanded ‘tax’ from a civilian ended up in a hospital with injuries leading to the death of one of them in a botched extortion drive at Darengre village on the outs
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The Shillong Times reports that two militants of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) demanded ‘tax’ from a civilian ended up in a hospital with injuries leading to the death of one of them in a botched extortion drive at Darengre village on the outskirts of Tura town in West Garo hills District on February 1. The deceased Sanjay Ch Sangma and Bijoy Ch Sangma were extorting money from their victim when villagers rushed in and caught both of them. Police recovered from their possession a 9 mm caliber automatic and a 7.65 pistol with two magazines and three live rounds of ammunition. The two have been identified as wanted criminals from Bangladesh who were involved in a series of cases ranging from gun running, extortion to kidnappings.
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The Telegraph reports that the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) militants on February 3, killed two people including one deserter, Ronald R. Marak and his nephew, Meghnath R. Marak. Police said Ronald R. Marak, a former ‘finance secretary’ of t
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The Telegraph reports that the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) militants on February 3, killed two people including one deserter, Ronald R. Marak and his nephew, Meghnath R. Marak. Police said Ronald R. Marak, a former ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, was abducted in the night of February 1 from his residence at Wageasi (East Garo Hills District) and his nephew Meghnath R. Marak on February 3. “It looks like that both the man and his nephew were killed by the ANLA after Ronald deserted the outfit,” said a Police Officer. The body of Meghnath was found from Mendimaalong-Kharkutta Road in North Garo Hills. Sources said Ronald left the outfit with INR 1.5 million and a rifle. Though Ronald’s body has not been found, Police suspect that he has been killed.
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February - 1 
Unidentified persons hurled a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Dr Athokpham Lenin of Irom Pukhri Mapal Thangjam Leirak in Imphal West District on February 1.
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Unidentified persons hurled a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Dr Athokpham Lenin of Irom Pukhri Mapal Thangjam Leirak in Imphal West District on February 1.
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February - 2 
A ‘divisional commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mubarak Ahmad Wani alias Major Saqib, was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Hanji Dantar village near Anantnag town of Anantn
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A ‘divisional commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mubarak Ahmad Wani alias Major Saqib, was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Hanji Dantar village near Anantnag town of Anantnag District on February 2, reports New Indian Express. An AK-56 rifle, a pistol, a hand grenade and some ammunition were also recovered from him.
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February - 2 
A 36-year-old man, identified as Shivshankar Kavde, who allegedly worked as a Maoist courier, was arrested from Kondagaon District on February 2 and a cache of ammunitions was also recovered from him, reports The Business Standard.
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A 36-year-old man, identified as Shivshankar Kavde, who allegedly worked as a Maoist courier, was arrested from Kondagaon District on February 2 and a cache of ammunitions was also recovered from him, reports The Business Standard.
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February - 2 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P) leader, identified as Kapildev Yadav (35), in Giridih District on February 2, reports The Times of India.
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P) leader, identified as Kapildev Yadav (35), in Giridih District on February 2, reports The Times of India.
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February - 2 
A pregnant Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anita, alias Limbu Bodra, was arrested near Chakradharpur railway station in West Singhbhum District on February 2, reports The Times of India. She was heading for Chakradha
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A pregnant Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anita, alias Limbu Bodra, was arrested near Chakradharpur railway station in West Singhbhum District on February 2, reports The Times of India. She was heading for Chakradharpur railway station to take a local train to Sonuwa. She was scheduled to meet senior squad leaders of the CPI-Maoist in the District. "She belongs to the Prasadji squad of the Maoists and was wanted in five different cases of extremist violence (including murder) in various Police Stations of the District," said Narendra Kumar, Superintendent of Police (SP) West Singhbhum.
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A tribal activist of a Non Government Organisation (NGO), identified as Sadanand Hantal (25), was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the cut-off area of Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri District on February 5, reports Th
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A tribal activist of a Non Government Organisation (NGO), identified as Sadanand Hantal (25), was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the cut-off area of Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri District on February 5, reports The Hindu. Hantal belonged to Sarkubandha village of Ralegada area. He along with some others was involved in projects of Odisha Tribal Empowerment and Livelihood Program (OTELP) as well as in sectors related to health and sanitation in the cut off area. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said Sadanand, along with three other NGO activists working in the area, had been abducted by a group of Maoists from Sarkubandha on February 2 night. The killing of Sadanand came to the fore when his family members located his corpse inside Singavaram jungle near their village on February 5. According to Police sources, the other three persons who had been abducted by the Maoists along with Sadanand had been released.
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February - 2 
Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma on February 2 said operations against the NDFB-IKS would be intensified to put an end to the group’s subversive activities in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph. The DGP further said that a Police S
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Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma on February 2 said operations against the NDFB-IKS would be intensified to put an end to the group’s subversive activities in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph. The DGP further said that a Police Station would be set up at Dikalmukh (Sonitpur District) near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state boundary. Construction of a border outpost at Behali reserve forest commenced on February 2. On the charge made by the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) alleging involvement of the National Liberation Council of Taniland (NLCT) of Arunachal Pradesh in the Behali massacre, the DGP said that operation would be carried out against NLCT as well adds The Assam Tribune.
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February - 2 
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and National People’s Party (NPP) leader PA Sangma, on February 2, demanded an independent and impartial probe into the killing of four ANVC-B cadres including the ‘political secretary’ of the outfit, Ajaju Marak, who reveale
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Former Lok Sabha Speaker and National People’s Party (NPP) leader PA Sangma, on February 2, demanded an independent and impartial probe into the killing of four ANVC-B cadres including the ‘political secretary’ of the outfit, Ajaju Marak, who revealed the alleged nexus of Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma with ANVC-B militants, reports The Shillong Times. While condemning the nexus between Mukul and militant outfits, Sangma questioned the suspicious manner in which four ANVC-B militants were killed in the encounter at Daren Agal in West Garo Hills on January 11. “Ajaju Marak, Political Secretary of ANVC-B who had recently disclosed the links between Mukul Sangma and the ANVC-B was also reportedly one of the militants killed in the Police encounter, and this is being perceived by the people of Garo Hills as a bid to silence Ajaju Marak once and for all”, the NPP leader said.
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February - 2 
Kanglaonline reports that ‘president’ of the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N), Napoleon, has denied the outfit’s involvement in the various abductions in the State over the past few months on February 2. The clarification came in even as people of
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Kanglaonline reports that ‘president’ of the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N), Napoleon, has denied the outfit’s involvement in the various abductions in the State over the past few months on February 2. The clarification came in even as people of Charhajar, Sadar Hills staged a sit-in-protest on February 2 demanding the safe release of a man who was allegedly abducted on the midnight of January 31.
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February - 2 
Miscreants lobbed a grenade that exploded in front of Ankit Roadlines godown located near UBI Bank in NST Colony of Dimapur in Dimapur District, Nagaland Post reports on February 3. There is, however, no report of injury or loss of properties.
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Miscreants lobbed a grenade that exploded in front of Ankit Roadlines godown located near UBI Bank in NST Colony of Dimapur in Dimapur District, Nagaland Post reports on February 3. There is, however, no report of injury or loss of properties.
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February - 2 
Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged gun fire near Kadhaikhodra village in Kanker District on February 2, reports outlookindia.com. A senior Police official said a patrolling party was engaged in area domination ex
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Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged gun fire near Kadhaikhodra village in Kanker District on February 2, reports outlookindia.com. A senior Police official said a patrolling party was engaged in area domination exercise to ensure protection to under-construction roads in the region when Maoists opened firing on the security personnel after spotting them near a rivulet close to Kadhaikhidra village. "Immediately jawans launched retaliatory attack breaking the ambush and begun encircling Naxals. The exchange took place for about half an hour. The Naxals retreated as the Police were fast zeroing in on them", the official added. Besides bombs, Police also found detonators and wire from the spot.
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February - 2 
Police arrested two Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) cadres, Charles D Shira and Salman S Sangma from Mawiaban under Nongstoin Police station in West Khasi Hills District on February 2. Police recovered one .32 pistol along with one liv
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Police arrested two Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) cadres, Charles D Shira and Salman S Sangma from Mawiaban under Nongstoin Police station in West Khasi Hills District on February 2. Police recovered one .32 pistol along with one live ammunition, two cell phones with SIM cards and INR 34,840 from their possession. Police said, the duo was involved in the recent abduction of Kredinath M Sangma, Nokma (village head) of Songsak Bonegre in East Garo Hills who is yet to be traced.
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February - 2 
Several pro-Khalistan terror outfits are plotting to attack Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal, Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and state Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini, according to eight terror alerts that were issued
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Several pro-Khalistan terror outfits are plotting to attack Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal, Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and state Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini, according to eight terror alerts that were issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 2013, The Times of India reports on February 3 (today). The alerts mention that the terror outfits have the "military and financial" support of Pakistan's spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The most recent alert, dated December 3, 2013 from the office of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ Joint Director said the terror outfit Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) had been assigned the task to eliminate Saini. "The ammunition, including a suicide jacket, has been pushed into the Indian territory via Rajasthan border and has reached Chandigarh," it said.
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February - 2 
The Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) has demanded early rehabilitation of its cadres who are currently scattered, reports The Telegraph on February 3. As a part of the ongoing tripartite peace settlement with the
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The Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) has demanded early rehabilitation of its cadres who are currently scattered, reports The Telegraph on February 3. As a part of the ongoing tripartite peace settlement with the ANVC, the ANVC-B has also submitted the list of its 151 cadres and an inventory of its arms and ammunition to Meghalaya Police sometime at the end of January.
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February - 2 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on February 2, issued a direct warning to coal traders doing business in Briwar, Samasi and Nongkhlieh areas of East Jaintia Hills District asking them to refrain from getting involved in land dispu
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on February 2, issued a direct warning to coal traders doing business in Briwar, Samasi and Nongkhlieh areas of East Jaintia Hills District asking them to refrain from getting involved in land disputes, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued to the media, HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw said that the “show of strength by coal traders has given rise to various criminal activities which are affecting the normal life of the common people in the entire area.”
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February - 2 
The January 29 attack fatality along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border increased to 11 after the recovery of a dead body of a person identified as Lasu Mardi (65) from Chauldhua in Borgang in Sonitpur District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. E
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The January 29 attack fatality along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border increased to 11 after the recovery of a dead body of a person identified as Lasu Mardi (65) from Chauldhua in Borgang in Sonitpur District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, ten persons were killed and eight others received bullet injuries when encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh opened fire with hand-made weapons in the Behali Reserve Forest area of Sonitpur District on January 29. In addition, the economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh for the Behali Reserve Forest killings continued and the protesters blocked the passage of goods trucks at Chariduar in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 2 
The security agencies have come to the conclusion that the recent killing of eleven persons in the Behali Reserved Forest was a well planned attack, reports The Assam Tribune on February 3. Sources said that some political leaders and influential per
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The security agencies have come to the conclusion that the recent killing of eleven persons in the Behali Reserved Forest was a well planned attack, reports The Assam Tribune on February 3. Sources said that some political leaders and influential persons of Arunachal Pradesh developed economic interest in the Behali reserved forest area and even a rubber garden has been set up in the disputed land.
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February - 2 
The Shillong Times reports on February 3 that amid the allegation of politician-militant nexus, the Government is yet to fully probe an alleged case of Police-militant nexus involving the then Circle Inspector of Williamnagar, TC Chacko, who is curre
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The Shillong Times reports on February 3 that amid the allegation of politician-militant nexus, the Government is yet to fully probe an alleged case of Police-militant nexus involving the then Circle Inspector of Williamnagar, TC Chacko, who is currently posted as the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nongstoin. The UALA, a breakaway group of ANVC-B had alleged that with the support of the Government and Police higher ups, Chacko had handed over two AK-56 and one AK-47 rifles to ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak when he was part of the parent ANVC to arm the group to take on other militant outfits, especially the GNLA. The allegation, if thoroughly probed, would prove how the ANVC-B was formed. It was the weapons seized from other militant groups which were handed over to the ANVC-B, the UALA had alleged.
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February - 2 
Two Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants were caught by the villagers of Samelangso area under Samelangso Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 2, reports The Sentinel. They were later handed over to the Samelangso Police S
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Two Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants were caught by the villagers of Samelangso area under Samelangso Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on February 2, reports The Sentinel. They were later handed over to the Samelangso Police Station.
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February - 2 
West Singhbhum District Police arrested two hardcore Maoists, reports The Business Standard on February 3. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar said the arrests were a big achievement for the Security Forces (SFs).
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West Singhbhum District Police arrested two hardcore Maoists, reports The Business Standard on February 3. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar said the arrests were a big achievement for the Security Forces (SFs).
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February - 3 
A drug trafficking racket, associated with terrorist outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was neutralized in Nizamuddin area of South Delhi District in New Delhi as three traffickers were arrested with 10 kg heroin valued at INR 350 million, on February 3
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A drug trafficking racket, associated with terrorist outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was neutralized in Nizamuddin area of South Delhi District in New Delhi as three traffickers were arrested with 10 kg heroin valued at INR 350 million, on February 3, reports New Indian Express. One of the three arrested men was identified as Police Constable Khurshid Alam from Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the other two are B. Ganesh and M. Senthil of Tamil Nadu. Police said the drug syndicate's kingpin is based in Kuwait and is known as Ali. Special Commissioner of Police S.N. Srivastava said HM militants used to channelise the drug supply to India."More than 70 kg of heroin have been brought to Delhi in the past one year. It was later delivered to people in other parts of India," he said. Another Police officer said Alam revealed that Fayyaz, a HM ‘area commander’ currently based in Pakistan's Abbottabad city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), was sending drug consignments through conduits active in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Fayyaz was active in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal (Ganderbal District) till 2006 and then reportedly went back to Pakistan and has since been facilitating infiltration of terrorists into India. "It was also revealed that a significant portion of the proceeds of this trade gets remitted to Fayyaz for furthering the activities of his terrorist organisation…The money being transferred through the hawala network and various terrorist groups, including Hizbul, was being used in terror activities in India," a Police Officer said. The drug consignments were brought to India by train, he added.
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February - 3 
A Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, identified as Juber, was arrested by The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Nagori Mohalla in Mahidpur area of Ujjain District on February 3, reports The Times of India. 200 detonators, gelatin rods and
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A Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, identified as Juber, was arrested by The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Nagori Mohalla in Mahidpur area of Ujjain District on February 3, reports The Times of India. 200 detonators, gelatin rods and explosive powder were recovered from his possession.
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February - 3 
Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has reaffirmed to stand by its October 31, 2013 resolutions on underground tax, reports Nagaland Post. ACAUT`s latest statement came after some businessmen in Dimapur market had revealed that a Naga
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has reaffirmed to stand by its October 31, 2013 resolutions on underground tax, reports Nagaland Post. ACAUT`s latest statement came after some businessmen in Dimapur market had revealed that a Naga militant outfit had served monetary demand letters to them few days ago. ACAUT held a meeting on February 1 after Business Association of Nagas (BAN) received complaints from its members about the Naga militant outfit`s extortion notes. ACAUT has asked business community in Dimapur not to pay any `tax` to underground organisations unless its demand for “One Government One Taxation” is achieved.
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February - 3 
An Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Abdul Wahid Siddibappa alias Khan, said to be close to IM ‘India operations chief’, Yasin Bhatkal, was arrested by authorities in Abu Dhabi, according to Union Ministry of Home Affairs, India TV reported on Februa
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An Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Abdul Wahid Siddibappa alias Khan, said to be close to IM ‘India operations chief’, Yasin Bhatkal, was arrested by authorities in Abu Dhabi, according to Union Ministry of Home Affairs, India TV reported on February 4. National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials will go to Abu Dhabi to present evidence against him for his eventual deportation. NIA officials feel questioning Wahid would help them understand the sources of the IM’s funds. Wahid is alleged to have routed money sent by Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal using banking channels and Western Union Money Transfer ahead of blasts in India. An Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued against Wahid which said he was wanted in the July 2006 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts, the 2008 Delhi blasts and the 2010 Chinnaswamy Stadium blasts in Bangalore (Karnataka). Wahid is believed to be the son of Yasin’s father’s cousin and for the last 10 years has been based in Dubai, where he is said to have multiple business interests and visited Abu Dhabi frequently. Indian Express added that Wahid is also believed to have helped IM in the transit of jihadis using the middle-eastern route to go to Pakistan for training. Investigators said questioning Wahid will also help agencies identify other members of modules operating from Saudi Arabia, UAE and other middle-eastern countries.
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February - 3 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police arrested the ‘chairman’ of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik, and his associates in Awantipora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama District on February 3, reports KMS News. JKLF had announce
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police arrested the ‘chairman’ of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik, and his associates in Awantipora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama District on February 3, reports KMS News. JKLF had announced a plan to stage demonstration in Anantnag town of Anantnag District against the Army giving clean chit to its personnel involved in the killing of civilians in Pathribal of Anantnag District on March 26, 2000, in which five civilians were killed.
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February - 3 
Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), Rajiv Kumar, on February 3, described the Maoists as the biggest internal security threat to the country however also warned the Maoists that the SFs would leave no stone unturned to tackle them, reports Th
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), Rajiv Kumar, on February 3, described the Maoists as the biggest internal security threat to the country however also warned the Maoists that the SFs would leave no stone unturned to tackle them, reports The Telegraph. “We will provide the best training to Security Forces to give them (Maoists) a befitting reply,” Kumar said at the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) IV grounds in Bokaro.
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February - 3 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Yumnam Premanda and a former cadre of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), L. Basanta alias Akash on February 3, along
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Yumnam Premanda and a former cadre of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), L. Basanta alias Akash on February 3, along with one 9mm pistol and five live rounds. Premanda was arrested from his residence in Kongba Uchekon Khonuo and Basanta arrested from Keirao Lairembi Leirak from his residence in Imphal East District.
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February - 3 
Khalistani terror groups have now found a new ally in Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar to foment trouble in India and to keep alive their demand for a separate statehood, The Times of India reported on February 4. Azhar is leading
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Khalistani terror groups have now found a new ally in Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar to foment trouble in India and to keep alive their demand for a separate statehood, The Times of India reported on February 4. Azhar is leading a campaign along with Khalistanis to target senior Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani, according to an Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert. According to a September 5, 2013 alert from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Azhar has challenged Advani through a speech in Pakistan posted on some social networking websites. "Tell me any safe place in India where JeM cannot reach" Azhar stated. Another MHA secret document, dated October 14, 2013 states that "Pakistan spy agency ISI recently held a meeting of Khalistan terrorist outfits and asked them to chart a broad outline of their plan". The terror groups that participated in the meeting included Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) ‘chief’ Wadhawa Singh, Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) head Ranjit Singh Neeta, Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) ‘chief’ Paramjit Singh Panjwa, Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) ‘chief’ Jagtar Singh Tara, International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) ‘chief’ Lakhbir Singh Rode and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ Harminder Singh Mintu.
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February - 3 
Nagaland Senior Citizen Forum (NSCF) appealed to the state government to expedite the grant of ex-gratia to the families of the deceased and financial assistance to the injured victims of Mukalimi incident in Zunhebeto District, reports Nagaland Post
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Nagaland Senior Citizen Forum (NSCF) appealed to the state government to expedite the grant of ex-gratia to the families of the deceased and financial assistance to the injured victims of Mukalimi incident in Zunhebeto District, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 3 
SFs also arrested a cadre of the United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Tekcham Sushil alias Ingo alias Leirol from his residence at Heirongthong in Imphal on February 3.
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SFs also arrested a cadre of the United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Tekcham Sushil alias Ingo alias Leirol from his residence at Heirongthong in Imphal on February 3.
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February - 3 
The All-Assam Gorkha Students Union (AAGSU), the apex organisation of Gorkha students, on February 3 imposed a total economic and road blockade on various National Highways leading to Arunachal Pradesh at Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golag
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The All-Assam Gorkha Students Union (AAGSU), the apex organisation of Gorkha students, on February 3 imposed a total economic and road blockade on various National Highways leading to Arunachal Pradesh at Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong in protest against the killings, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 3 
The Central Government told the Supreme Court on February 3 that it has agreed to allocate INR 2.88 billion to the Assam government for updating the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) across the State, reports Times of India. It stated that already
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The Central Government told the Supreme Court on February 3 that it has agreed to allocate INR 2.88 billion to the Assam government for updating the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) across the State, reports Times of India. It stated that already INR 0.25 billion has been released to the state government for preliminary work.
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February - 3 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on February 3 arrested a smuggler, Dilip Kumar and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 3, 38, 000 from a bus near Matiyarwa Chown in Areraj Police Station area in
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on February 3 arrested a smuggler, Dilip Kumar and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 3, 38, 000 from a bus near Matiyarwa Chown in Areraj Police Station area in Bihar's East Champaran District, reports Business Standard. He confessed of bringing the FICN consignment from Bangladesh in association with members of a syndicate running smuggling of FICN. Kumar added that he had smuggled four consignments of FICN with a face value of more than INR 10 million and circulated the same in states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
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February - 3 
The economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh by Assam based organisations entered its fifth day on February 3, reports The Telegraph. The protesters blocked trucks at Borgang and Chariduar areas in Sonitpur District. Earlier, ten persons were kill
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The economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh by Assam based organisations entered its fifth day on February 3, reports The Telegraph. The protesters blocked trucks at Borgang and Chariduar areas in Sonitpur District. Earlier, ten persons were killed and eight others received bullet injuries when encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh opened fire with hand-made weapons in the Behali [called Tarasso in Arunachal Pradesh] Reserve Forest area of Sonitpur District on January 29. The blockade has badly affected Itanagar (Capital of Arunachal Pradesh) and the East Siang, Upper Siang and West Siang Districts, adds Times of India.
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February - 3 
The National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) member P.C. Haldar on February 3 said that the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Northeast has the potential to create serious “strategic security complications”, reports The T
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The National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) member P.C. Haldar on February 3 said that the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Northeast has the potential to create serious “strategic security complications”, reports The Times of India. P C Haldar said, "In the northeast, Maoists' focus is on areas in upper Assam and a few pockets in the interior areas to set up bases. The choice of upper Assam and the adjoining areas assume added significance because of its proximity to international border and traditional ingress-egress routes of armed groups of the region to their bases in Myanmar." P C Haldar also urged the security establishments to take the attempts by the CPI-Maoist to consolidate themselves in the area seriously while planning a strategy to tackle the Maoists.
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February - 3 
The Shillong Times reports on February 4, that the whereabouts of the brother of a Meghalaya legislator abducted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels are still unknown, four days since the abduction. The GNLA has, reportedly, demanded INR 2
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The Shillong Times reports on February 4, that the whereabouts of the brother of a Meghalaya legislator abducted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels are still unknown, four days since the abduction. The GNLA has, reportedly, demanded INR 2 million for his release, even though the family members of the abducted coal exporter Naga M. Sangma (37) have denied receiving an extortion call
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February - 3 
Unidentified militants opened fire on four persons killing three of them while one survived with a bullet injury at Nokrek Biospere hills in West Garo Hills District on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. One of the victims is said to be former p
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Unidentified militants opened fire on four persons killing three of them while one survived with a bullet injury at Nokrek Biospere hills in West Garo Hills District on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. One of the victims is said to be former politician and contractor, Rutherford R Marak of Araimile locality in Tura. The identity of the rest of the victims has not been disclosed. The militants had earlier abducted the two persons from Sasatgre-Chandigre village on February 2. The militants initially frisked both captives and snatched a sum of INR 30,000 from the duo along with their mobile phones. The militants then ordered both captives to arrange INR 1 million each for their safe release. Later, on February 3, two other deceased civilians were brought to the same spot by the militants from an undisclosed location. Subsequently, they opened fire on them, killing three of them.
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February - 4 
15 to 20 CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze vehicles in Ramgarh District, reports truthdive.com on February 4.
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15 to 20 CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze vehicles in Ramgarh District, reports truthdive.com on February 4.
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February - 4 
A court on February 4 allowed the Mumbai (Maharashtra) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to arrest Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar in connection with the July 13, 2011 terror attack in the Mumbai i
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A court on February 4 allowed the Mumbai (Maharashtra) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to arrest Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar in connection with the July 13, 2011 terror attack in the Mumbai in which 20 persons were killed, reports DNA India.
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February - 4 
A Delhi court on February 4 extended till February 18, 2014 the judicial custody of two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives, identified as Rashid and Shahid, who were arrested from Mewat region of Haryana on December 17, 2013, reports Kashmir
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A Delhi court on February 4 extended till February 18, 2014 the judicial custody of two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives, identified as Rashid and Shahid, who were arrested from Mewat region of Haryana on December 17, 2013, reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 4 
A gunbattle ensued between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined rebels of NSCN-Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in Oinamlong village in Tamenglong District on February 4, reports The
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A gunbattle ensued between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined rebels of NSCN-Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in Oinamlong village in Tamenglong District on February 4, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 4 
A joint note prepared by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Punjab Police has revealed that there are over 30 Khalistani militants staying in the United Kingdom (UK), reported The Times of India on February 5. The note, dated September 30, 201
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A joint note prepared by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Punjab Police has revealed that there are over 30 Khalistani militants staying in the United Kingdom (UK), reported The Times of India on February 5. The note, dated September 30, 2013, said that Jagtar Singh Tara, whose terror group Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) had claimed responsibility for RDX explosives recovered from a car in Ambala in October 2011, that was meant to target 1984 riot-tainted Sajjan Kumar, is the new face of Sikh extremists. "There has been a cleavage and parting of ways between Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) chief Wadhawa Singh and Jagtar Singh Tara, who is heading KTF. In UK and also in countries like Germany, the BKI sympathizers and supporters have started gravitating towards Tara at the cost of Wadhawa Singh," the note added. The note points out those Khalistan sympathizers, with the support of ISI, are frequently visiting Pakistan to meet Tara, who has based himself near Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and BKI chief Wadhawa Singh is now losing his sway in Europe and the UK.
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February - 4 
A school student, missing for the past one month, is suspected to have been abducted in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Kandhamal District, Police said on February 4, reports The Hindu. Ratan Kumar Ranasandha, a student of Class
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A school student, missing for the past one month, is suspected to have been abducted in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Kandhamal District, Police said on February 4, reports The Hindu. Ratan Kumar Ranasandha, a student of Class VII of the Mandasura Ashram School, went missing on his way to school from his village Kirima on January 3. “Police have taken the incident very seriously as the banned CPI (Maoist) in Kandhamal district is reportedly targeting teenagers for recruitment,” Police said.
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February - 4 
After an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) between Paisra and Kundni range of hills under Dharhara Police Station of Munger District, Police on February 4 injured two members of the Maoist group and arrested six persons
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After an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) between Paisra and Kundni range of hills under Dharhara Police Station of Munger District, Police on February 4 injured two members of the Maoist group and arrested six persons alleged to be the Maoist members, reports The Times of India. District Superintendent of Police (SP) P Varun Kumar Sinha confirmed the incident and said that two members of the Maoist group engaged in encounter were also injured in Police firing. The SP further said that an INSAS rifle which was looted from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Jamalpur recently, along with detonators, 100 live cartridges, Police uniforms and Maoist literature were seized by the Police from their hideouts.
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February - 4 
Explosive devices were recovered by the Police from Sagolband Tera lukram Leirak and Majorkhul areas in Imphal West District on February 4, reports The Sangai Express. In one such incident, a Chinese hand-grenade was found near the residential gate o
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Explosive devices were recovered by the Police from Sagolband Tera lukram Leirak and Majorkhul areas in Imphal West District on February 4, reports The Sangai Express. In one such incident, a Chinese hand-grenade was found near the residential gate of Superintending Engineer (SE) of Manipur Development society (MDS) Salam Roopkumar in Sagolband Tera lukram Leirak. In the Majorkhul incident, a team of Imphal City Police Station recovered a hand-grenade from near a mobile phone retail outlet.
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February - 4 
Frequent movement of militants belonging to the NDFB-IKS inside the Manas National Park, which primarily falls in the Bodoland Territorial Administered District (BTAD) areas of the State, has become a matter of serious concern as the forest guards de
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Frequent movement of militants belonging to the NDFB-IKS inside the Manas National Park, which primarily falls in the Bodoland Territorial Administered District (BTAD) areas of the State, has become a matter of serious concern as the forest guards deployed in the Park are not well trained or equipped to deal with the heavily armed militants, reports The Assam Tribune on February 5.
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February - 4 
Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) on February 4 described the killing of its Kokrajhar District 'commander', Brindaban Rajbongshi, as a ‘fake encounter’ and called for a 12 hour bandh in ‘Kamatapur’ on February 6, reports Times of India. "Assam
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Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) on February 4 described the killing of its Kokrajhar District 'commander', Brindaban Rajbongshi, as a ‘fake encounter’ and called for a 12 hour bandh in ‘Kamatapur’ on February 6, reports Times of India. "Assam Police will have to pay for the cost of Rajbonghi's life very soon," KLO ‘general secretary’, Kailash Koch warned in his statement. Earlier, on February 1, Security Forces had killed Rajbongshi alias Mukut Ray (22), at Nadangiri hill in Salakati of Kokrajhar District.
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February - 4 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured and nine Maoists, including the injured cadre, were arrested as Police destroyed a Maoist training camp at Kandani village in Munger District on February 4, reports The Times of India
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured and nine Maoists, including the injured cadre, were arrested as Police destroyed a Maoist training camp at Kandani village in Munger District on February 4, reports The Times of India. Munger District Superintendent of Police (SP) Varun Kumar Sinha on February 5 said about 250 Maoists were being imparted training at the camp when Police approached the camp. As Maoist opened fire, Police retaliated. After demolishing the Maoist training camp, the Police seized 506 rounds of live cartridges, gelatins, transistors, allopathic medicines, cosmetics, liquid solutions, inner garments of women in huge quantities, more than one hundred Police uniforms, Maoist literature including one titled 'Essential Notes' containing processes of manufacturing explosives, cotton bags, sticker of Police offices and voters identity cards. The injured Maoist was identified as Lalita Devi who was leading the Maoist attack.
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) cadres, Twillson D Shira, Latu D Shira and Rikchi D Shira, from Dalbot A Village in West Khasi hills District on February 4, reports The Shillong Times. However, one
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) cadres, Twillson D Shira, Latu D Shira and Rikchi D Shira, from Dalbot A Village in West Khasi hills District on February 4, reports The Shillong Times. However, one more ANLCA cadre, Charles D Shira, managed to escape from Police Custody.
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a consignment of ammunition for small arms that was reportedly being transported for the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘area commander’ Jackfruit Ch. Momin at Kherapara (on the road between Tura and Dalu) in W
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Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a consignment of ammunition for small arms that was reportedly being transported for the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘area commander’ Jackfruit Ch. Momin at Kherapara (on the road between Tura and Dalu) in West Garo hills District on February 4, reports The Shillong Times. SFs also arrested Chesrang D Sangma and Bardan Ch. Marak along with the consignment of 100 rounds (.32 ammunition).
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February - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered two local guns, called 'bharmar', 53 rounds of ammunition and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 5 kilogrmas after an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Chintagufa-Bhej
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two local guns, called 'bharmar', 53 rounds of ammunition and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 5 kilogrmas after an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Chintagufa-Bheji area of Sukma District on February 4, reports dnaindia.com.
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February - 4 
The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh, launched to protest the killings in Behali of Sonitpur District, entered the sixth day on February 4, reports The Telegraph. Assam Home Secretary G.D. Tripathi told that though the blockade continue
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The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh, launched to protest the killings in Behali of Sonitpur District, entered the sixth day on February 4, reports The Telegraph. Assam Home Secretary G.D. Tripathi told that though the blockade continues, some vehicles carrying fuel and other essential items crossed into Arunachal Pradesh with police escort. He said efforts are being made to persuade the protesters to lift the blockade. “The deputy commissioner of Sonitpur and other authorities have been asked to take all necessary steps to clear the blockade,” he said. Several organisations, including Arunachal Agrasan Patirudh Samitee, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Assam Jatiya Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU) and All Koch-Rajbongshi Students Union (AKRSU), have jointly imposed the blockade. The blockade has affected supplies to several parts of East Kameng, West Kameng and Tawang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. According to reports from Seppa, the District headquarters of East Kameng District, there is shortage of fuel and other essential commodities.
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February - 4 
The Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force (RNHPF) on February 4 said peace can return to Karbi Anglong District only if the Rengma Nagas are given constitutional protection or a political identity separate from the Karbis, reports Times of India. Claimi
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The Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force (RNHPF) on February 4 said peace can return to Karbi Anglong District only if the Rengma Nagas are given constitutional protection or a political identity separate from the Karbis, reports Times of India. Claiming responsibility for the killing of nine Karbi youths at Pachaspura in Dimapur on December 27, 2013, the RNHPF claimed that one of them was a Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) arms smuggler while six others were newly trained militants. Asking the people of Assam and Nagaland to understand that the RNHPF was involved in a war of attrition with KPLT militants, the outfit said it is an open secret that KPLT rebels got their training in Nagaland. "The greatest threat to normalcy in Karbi Anglong is not the KPLT, but civil society leaders who justify the actions of the militants at the cost of precious lives," RNHPF ‘chairman’ Keyhang Rengma said.
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February - 4 
The State Government delegation for the 7th round of tripartite talk involving Government of India on United Naga Council (UNC) demand for an Alternative Arrangement (AA) for Nagas of Manipur pending a solution to the Indo-Naga peace talk scheduled o
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The State Government delegation for the 7th round of tripartite talk involving Government of India on United Naga Council (UNC) demand for an Alternative Arrangement (AA) for Nagas of Manipur pending a solution to the Indo-Naga peace talk scheduled on February 6 may be led by Industries Minister K Govindas. Further, two prominent Kuki bodies, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) [apex organization of Kuki tribes in Manipur] and Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHR) have petitioned the Prime Minister saying that they would not accept any outcome of the proposed AA talk with UNC, reports The Sangai Express. Ahead of the proposed tripartite talks among the UNC, Central Government and Government of Manipur slated for February 6 at Senapati District headquarters.
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February - 4 
Two members of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), a pro inner-line permit (ILP) group, were released on bail by a Shillong Court on February 4, reports The Telegraph. The released duo identified as Eldie N. Lyngdoh and Reginald
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Two members of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), a pro inner-line permit (ILP) group, were released on bail by a Shillong Court on February 4, reports The Telegraph. The released duo identified as Eldie N. Lyngdoh and Reginald Thabah are the ‘information secretary’ and ‘assistant information secretary’ of the FKJGP central body respectively.
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February - 4 
Two persons, identified as Irshad (19) and Zafar Pathan (19), were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with the face value of INR 16,500 from Afzalpur area of Mandsaur District on February 4, reports The Times of India.
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Two persons, identified as Irshad (19) and Zafar Pathan (19), were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with the face value of INR 16,500 from Afzalpur area of Mandsaur District on February 4, reports The Times of India.
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February - 4 
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Farooq Abdullah on February 4 said India would have to be "extremely cautious" after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, and ruled out any security relaxation claiming that "terrorist outfits will
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Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Farooq Abdullah on February 4 said India would have to be "extremely cautious" after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, and ruled out any security relaxation claiming that "terrorist outfits will try to destabilise" the country, particularly Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. He said, “There is no doubt that we all are really worried as to what will happen after the American troops leave Afghanistan. We are worried about what is Taliban going to do, what is Al-Qaeda going to do because there is a feeling that the Pan-Islamic forces want to spread through gun and it is going to be dangerous for all of us”. Farooq Abdullah said, “as far as AFSPA is concerned National Conference’s stand is that it should be revoked from the areas where it is no longer needed. It should go from those places where Army is not operating”. He, however, advocated continuance of AFSPA in the border areas. “On the border we need AFSPA because we have got problem from our neighbour. So you cannot give up from the border areas but in the hinterlands where there is no question of militancy of that nature, AFSPA should be revoked”, added Abdullah.
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February - 5 
A Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, identified as Irfan, was arrested by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) near Ujjain city of Ujjain District on February 5, reports The Times of India.
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A Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, identified as Irfan, was arrested by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) near Ujjain city of Ujjain District on February 5, reports The Times of India.
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February - 5 
About 12 cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), set ablaze a JCB machine used in construction work on Lasra Road under Raidih Police Station area in Gumla Distr
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About 12 cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), set ablaze a JCB machine used in construction work on Lasra Road under Raidih Police Station area in Gumla District on February 5, reports The Times of India. The armed cadres went to the site where the road was being built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). First the PLFI ‘area commander’ spoke to contractor Satish Prasad over phone after which they took out diesel from the machine and set it on fire. They demanded levy from the contractor.
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February - 5 
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers of Purakhasia border outpost arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) over ground worker, identified as Mebel Sangma, from Purnabazar village near Purakhasia Market under Dalu Police Station in the West
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Border Security Force (BSF) troopers of Purakhasia border outpost arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) over ground worker, identified as Mebel Sangma, from Purnabazar village near Purakhasia Market under Dalu Police Station in the West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 5 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on February 5 said that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has entered into an understanding with the Northeastern region of India based militants as well as with Pakistan’s external intelligence agency Inter
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on February 5 said that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has entered into an understanding with the Northeastern region of India based militants as well as with Pakistan’s external intelligence agency Inter-Services-Intelligence (ISI) to spread its network in the state, reports Times of India. Tarun Gogoi added that despite repeated warnings on the issue from the State, the Central Government is yet to take act on the growing CPI-Maoist threat in the State.
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February - 5 
Defence Minister A K Antony informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on February 5 that in the last two years, there have been 541 attempts to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Economic Times. "In 2012 and 2013, there have
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Defence Minister A K Antony informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on February 5 that in the last two years, there have been 541 attempts to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Economic Times. "In 2012 and 2013, there have been 541 infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir," he said in a written reply. In 2013, 65 terrorists were killed in J&K in encounters with the Indian Army. He also said, "No Pakistani soldier was apprehended on the LoC [Line of Control] in 2013. However, on February 14, last year, one Pakistan Army soldier was killed while intruding across the LoC in the Naushera sector."
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February - 5 
Kanglaonline reports that a combined team of the Imphal East and Imphal West Commandos arrested two cadres of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Langbaljao Palmei Kabui and Nanda Kamei on February 5 from Sawombung Khunjao Bazar in Impha
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Kanglaonline reports that a combined team of the Imphal East and Imphal West Commandos arrested two cadres of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Langbaljao Palmei Kabui and Nanda Kamei on February 5 from Sawombung Khunjao Bazar in Imphal East District. Two 9mm pistols along with 15 live rounds and two mobile phones were also recovered from their possession. According to a source, the two were working under the PLA ‘commander’ Nilakanta alias Jishu alias Meira.
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February - 5 
Kanglaonline reports that a youth, identified as A. Shepao was beaten to death at Senapati District Head Quarters on February 5 allegedly by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres.
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Kanglaonline reports that a youth, identified as A. Shepao was beaten to death at Senapati District Head Quarters on February 5 allegedly by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres.
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February - 5 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (Apex body of Kuki tribe) said the outcome of UNC’s tripartite talk at Senapati, in whatever form, will not be accepted by the Kukis since the objective behind the talk is purely for disintegration of Manipur as well as disturbance
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (Apex body of Kuki tribe) said the outcome of UNC’s tripartite talk at Senapati, in whatever form, will not be accepted by the Kukis since the objective behind the talk is purely for disintegration of Manipur as well as disturbance of peace and tranquility among the major ethnic tribes of the State, reports The Sangai Express on February 6. The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has categorically stated that political leaders of any political parties should be welcomed if they have a plan to visit Manipur. “We are in a democratic country and personal or party affiliation is one thing but objecting the coming of a particular political leader for organizing a meeting is against democracy”, said a press release issued by the outfit’s ‘information and publicity secretary’ JM Thadou.
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February - 5 
Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur on February 5 said in Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) that an early conclusion of 26/11 trial is major confidence building measure between India and Pakistan, reports The Times of India. S
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Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur on February 5 said in Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) that an early conclusion of 26/11 trial is major confidence building measure between India and Pakistan, reports The Times of India. She said, "India is committed to resolve all outstanding issues with Pakistan, through a peaceful bilateral dialogue in an environment free from violence and terror. It has also been conveyed to Pakistan that an expeditious and successful conclusion of the investigation and trial relating to those involved in the Mumbai attacks would be a major confidence building measure".
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February - 5 
Naga Sangma, the younger brother of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Samuel Sangma of Baghmara constituency, who was abducted by suspected GNLA militants from his home in Gasuapara, on January 30, was released unharmed in South Garo Hills Dis
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Naga Sangma, the younger brother of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Samuel Sangma of Baghmara constituency, who was abducted by suspected GNLA militants from his home in Gasuapara, on January 30, was released unharmed in South Garo Hills District on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. The family has, however, denied paying any ransom to the abductors. A sum of INR 2 million was reportedly demanded by the GNLA for his release.
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February - 5 
On February 5, in a joint operation launched by 37 Assam Rifles (AR) and 11 AR in Medziphema in Dimapur District, one 7.65mm pistol, six live rounds of ammunition, one magazine, three gelatine sticks, nine detonators and about 200 grams of lead pelle
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On February 5, in a joint operation launched by 37 Assam Rifles (AR) and 11 AR in Medziphema in Dimapur District, one 7.65mm pistol, six live rounds of ammunition, one magazine, three gelatine sticks, nine detonators and about 200 grams of lead pellets were recovered.
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February - 5 
Police teams have made no breakthrough in the search operations taking place to locate the dead bodies of the three persons killed by militants in the Nokrek National Park of West Garo hills District on January 3, reports The Shillong Times. Unident
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Police teams have made no breakthrough in the search operations taking place to locate the dead bodies of the three persons killed by militants in the Nokrek National Park of West Garo hills District on January 3, reports The Shillong Times. Unidentified militants opened fire on four persons killing three of them while one survived with a bullet injury at Nokrek Biospere hills. One of the victims is said to be former politician and contractor, Rutherford R Marak of Araimile locality in Tura. The identity of the rest of the victims has not been disclosed.
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February - 5 
Suspected militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) abducted a businessman, identified as Anup Das, from Dukhungaon under the Runikhata Police Station in Chirang District, reports The Shillong Tim
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Suspected militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) abducted a businessman, identified as Anup Das, from Dukhungaon under the Runikhata Police Station in Chirang District, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 5 
The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh launched to protest the killings in the Behali area of Sonitpur District, entered the seventh day on February 5 creating shortage of essential commodities in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in the ca
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The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh launched to protest the killings in the Behali area of Sonitpur District, entered the seventh day on February 5 creating shortage of essential commodities in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in the capital Itanagar, reports The Assam Tribune. Eleven people were killed by unidentified assailants in the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border area of Chauldhowa near Behali Reserve Forest in Sonitpur District on January 29, while seven others are still traceless.
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February - 5 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) while taking custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar alias Shakir alias Daniel alias Haddi alias Tabrez on February 5, for his alleged role in J
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) while taking custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar alias Shakir alias Daniel alias Haddi alias Tabrez on February 5, for his alleged role in July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blats, focused on two points in court: they intend to find out the source of hawala (illegal money transaction) money sent for the blasts and to establish that Yasin was a key IM man whose custodial interrogation was required, The Times of India reports on February 7. Moreover, a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court remanded Bhatkal in Police custody till February 18, 2014. Further, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) interrogation report to the Centre said that Yasin Bhatkal organized the attack on Delhi's Jama Masjid on September 19, 2010 as he was upset with tourists entering the mosque in skimpy clothes. However, he had not discussed the plan with Riyaz Bhatkal before the attack. It was only three days later that Yasin informed Riyaz about the attack.
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February - 5 
The MHA will soon constitute a high-level team, comprising representatives from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, to probe into the January 29 violence in Sonitpur District's disputed Chauldhua area, reports The Times of India on February 6.
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The MHA will soon constitute a high-level team, comprising representatives from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, to probe into the January 29 violence in Sonitpur District's disputed Chauldhua area, reports The Times of India on February 6.
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February - 5 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres identified as ‘sergeant major’ Ningthoujam Ibomcha alias Tomchou and Kuman Tondon alias Dinesh and a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Heman Aboi alias Wangamba surrendered before th
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres identified as ‘sergeant major’ Ningthoujam Ibomcha alias Tomchou and Kuman Tondon alias Dinesh and a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Heman Aboi alias Wangamba surrendered before the 6th Assam Rifles (AR) of Red Shield Division in an unspecified location on February 5. Sources also said that the three had surrendered along with three pistols.
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February - 6 
29 AR personnel on February 6, arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as Akato Zhimomi from an unspecified place and seized one .22 pistol with a magazine and four live rounds from his possess
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29 AR personnel on February 6, arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as Akato Zhimomi from an unspecified place and seized one .22 pistol with a magazine and four live rounds from his possession.
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February - 6 
An Army booklet, which contains all the necessary and detailed information about how to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), was recovered by Police during an anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation carried out in the forest
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An Army booklet, which contains all the necessary and detailed information about how to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), was recovered by Police during an anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation carried out in the forest of Haveli Kharagpur in Munger District, reports The Deccan Herald on February 7. “This is perhaps for the first time in Bihar’s history that a secret document of the Indian Army has been seized from the hideout of Maoists. This document is supplied only to Army officers. Even Police officers below the rank of SPs do not have access to such documents,” said Munger Superintendent of Police (SP), VK Sinha.
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February - 6 
Army and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on February 6 neutralised a militant hideout at Suranga Kunthal Drabdi village under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station in Doda District and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives,
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Army and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on February 6 neutralised a militant hideout at Suranga Kunthal Drabdi village under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station in Doda District and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives, reports Daily Excelsior. The seizure included one Light Machine Gun (7.62mm), one magazine of LMG, two Chinese pistols with two magazines, five shells of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and one UBGL thrower.
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February - 6 
Assam based organisations protesting against the Behali killings lifted the blockade of roads to Arunachal Pradesh at Borgang and Chariduar in Sonitpur District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. The organisations called off the blockade after sub
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Assam based organisations protesting against the Behali killings lifted the blockade of roads to Arunachal Pradesh at Borgang and Chariduar in Sonitpur District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. The organisations called off the blockade after submitting a four-point charter of demands to the administration and serving a 20-day deadline for their fulfillment. The blockade had stated on January 30.
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February - 6 
Businessmen and local residents of Lanka area (Nagaon District) started an economic blockade against the two hills Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao at Lanka on February 6 citing the failure of SFs in rescuing abducted businessmen from the ar
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Businessmen and local residents of Lanka area (Nagaon District) started an economic blockade against the two hills Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao at Lanka on February 6 citing the failure of SFs in rescuing abducted businessmen from the area, reports The Sentinel. Earlier, on January 31, 2013 suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants had abducted two buisneesman, Dhiman Choudhary alias Dhiman Lindo (30) [Karbi Anglong based] and Sudip Chanda (36), from Zerikingding area under the Zerikingding Police Station in Karbi Anglong District. KPLT ‘publicity secretary’, Nokmey Tungjang has, however, informed that the group was not involved with abduction of the duo.
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February - 6 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a complete Jharkhand bandh (shut down strike) on February 7 to press for the release of Maoist prisoners who have completed their terms, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a complete Jharkhand bandh (shut down strike) on February 7 to press for the release of Maoist prisoners who have completed their terms, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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February - 6 
CPI-Maoist cadres on February 6 set ablaze four bauxite-laden trucks near Sudikona village under Bishunpur Police Station in Gumla District, reports PTI. The Maoists intercepted the trucks, drove away the drivers and set the trucks on fire in the aft
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CPI-Maoist cadres on February 6 set ablaze four bauxite-laden trucks near Sudikona village under Bishunpur Police Station in Gumla District, reports PTI. The Maoists intercepted the trucks, drove away the drivers and set the trucks on fire in the afternoon, Gumla Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Deepak Kumar Pandey said.
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February - 6 
Imphal East District Police Commandos arrested a cadre of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Haorungbam Rishijen alias Lakpati alias Khagemba Meetei along with a 9mm pistol and a magazine containing three live rounds f
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Imphal East District Police Commandos arrested a cadre of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Haorungbam Rishijen alias Lakpati alias Khagemba Meetei along with a 9mm pistol and a magazine containing three live rounds from his residence at Lilong Chajing in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline on February 7.
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February - 6 
Jammu and Kashmir Policeman Khurshid Alam, arrested on January 20, 2014 made revelations in his disclosure statement which have forced sleuths to speed up investigations into Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) modules in India, The Times of India reported on
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Jammu and Kashmir Policeman Khurshid Alam, arrested on January 20, 2014 made revelations in his disclosure statement which have forced sleuths to speed up investigations into Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) modules in India, The Times of India reported on February 7. Khurshid told Police that he had promised his handler Fayyaz Shamsher who is Pakistan based HM ‘ launching commander’ that he would facilitate infiltration of terrorists through Kashmir border and provide them with logistical support once the passes opened up after winters. But he was arrested before that. "Khurshid had become the group's prized possession because of his occupation as a cop," said the source. Khurshid also revealed that Fayyaz, who was declared dead in the files of Indian Intelligence agencies is a brother of Dawood Khan, a close aide of HM ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin chargesheeted by National Investigation Agency (NIA). "While Khan runs a tabligh (indoctrination camp) in Abbottabad, Fayyaz …handles transfer of the trained operatives from his brother's camp into Indian territory. Both brothers were swiftly rising within the outfit.” Fayyaz, Police said, was active in Ganderbal (Ganderbal District) in Kashmir till 2006 and thereafter returned to Pakistan. "Khurshid's elder brother, Yusuf, is also a Policeman. Fayyaz and Dawood are Yusuf's brothers-in-law. Khurshid's father-in-law was also a policeman and was even shot at three times," said a senior police officer.
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February - 6 
Joint Secretary-Northeast at Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh, was greeted with a demand for a separate State for Karbi community in Diphu of Karbi Anglong District on February 6. The Karbi Anglong unit of Indian National Congress,
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Joint Secretary-Northeast at Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh, was greeted with a demand for a separate State for Karbi community in Diphu of Karbi Anglong District on February 6. The Karbi Anglong unit of Indian National Congress, Hill State Democratic Party (HSDP) and the Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) moved Shambhu Singh, separately demanding Hemprek Kanthim, the separate state for Karbis. HSDP also submitted a memorandum to Singh demanding quick action in executing the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), permanent rehabilitation packages for former United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres and withdrawal of criminal cases against them. UPDS had on November 25, 2011 signed tripartite MoS with the Central and Assam Government.
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February - 6 
Kanglaonline reports on February 7 that the Bus Association of Senapati, Kanggui and Motbung ceased passenger service for two days due to monetary demand of INR 500,000 to the associations by suspected Kuki National Organization/Kuki National Army (K
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Kanglaonline reports on February 7 that the Bus Association of Senapati, Kanggui and Motbung ceased passenger service for two days due to monetary demand of INR 500,000 to the associations by suspected Kuki National Organization/Kuki National Army (KNO/KRA). The Association which is not in a position to pay the demand of the organization ceased the service due to fear, said a source.
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February - 6 
Leaders of Kuki militant organizations which have entered into the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with both the Centre and the State Government have left for New Delhi to press the Central leaders for initiating political dialogue, their long-sta
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Leaders of Kuki militant organizations which have entered into the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with both the Centre and the State Government have left for New Delhi to press the Central leaders for initiating political dialogue, their long-standing demand, reports The Sangai Express on February 7.
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February - 6 
Nagaland Post reports on February 11 that troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR), reportedly arrested two alleged arms dealer along with one 7.65 mm pistol and one magazine with two live rounds of 7.65 mm on February 6. Assam Rifles stated that the two accus
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Nagaland Post reports on February 11 that troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR), reportedly arrested two alleged arms dealer along with one 7.65 mm pistol and one magazine with two live rounds of 7.65 mm on February 6. Assam Rifles stated that the two accused identified as Motsuthung Lotha and W James Singh, were handed over to West Police Station, Dimapur.
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February - 6 
Nagaland Post reports on February 7 that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has deployed a central Police force along the Assam-Arunachal border following the killing incident of January 29 in Sonitpur District of Assam. However, intelligen
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Nagaland Post reports on February 7 that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has deployed a central Police force along the Assam-Arunachal border following the killing incident of January 29 in Sonitpur District of Assam. However, intelligence inputs reveal that assailants were provoked by Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) or some other local militant outfit to create instability in the area. “There is this possibility. They Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) might try to establish a foothold in the region. Some other outfit might want the people to let them live in the area on the condition that they would protect them,” said Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary, North East, MHA.
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February - 6 
Police said Jhapa District, sharing its border with India's West Bengal state, has become a haven for members of various Indian underground armed outfits and criminal groups, reports Business Standard on February 7. On January 26, Indian Police in ci
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Police said Jhapa District, sharing its border with India's West Bengal state, has become a haven for members of various Indian underground armed outfits and criminal groups, reports Business Standard on February 7. On January 26, Indian Police in civilian attire arrested three senior militant leaders of the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) near Kakarbhitta in Jhapa District. Again on February 6, Nepal Police stationed in Jhapa District arrested KLO vice-chairman Tom Adhikary from Bhadrapur, the District headquarter of Jhapa. Along with him, the Nepal Police also arrested another top KLO leader, Ninambar Rajbanshi, from the same location. The Indian Police had also arrested two senior leaders of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Kakarbhitta in Jhapa District last year.
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February - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Sohaisula Brahma alias B. Swrji (33), from Nakhuti of Bokajan area in Karbi Anglong District on Februa
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Sohaisula Brahma alias B. Swrji (33), from Nakhuti of Bokajan area in Karbi Anglong District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a 7.65mm pistol, two magazines and seven rounds of live ammunition, one NDFB demand pad, one NDFB money receipt pad and four mobile phones from him.
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February - 6 
SS Khaplang 'president' of Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) inducted S.Hrepuni Vemai into the formation's 'council of kilonsers' [council of ministers] as a 'cabinet kilonser' on February 6, 2014, reports Nagalan
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SS Khaplang 'president' of Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) inducted S.Hrepuni Vemai into the formation's 'council of kilonsers' [council of ministers] as a 'cabinet kilonser' on February 6, 2014, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 6 
Suspected Naga underground cadres armed with sophisticated weapons fired at the Tupul (Tamenglong) railway line construction site in Tamenglong District, forcing the security personnel to reiterate, after midnight during the intervening night of Febr
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Suspected Naga underground cadres armed with sophisticated weapons fired at the Tupul (Tamenglong) railway line construction site in Tamenglong District, forcing the security personnel to reiterate, after midnight during the intervening night of February 5-6. After exchanging fire for few minutes, the suspected militants slip away, informed a source.
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February - 6 
The Centre has renewed the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for another five years, saying that if its activities were not curbed, it would reorganize its activists and threaten th
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The Centre has renewed the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for another five years, saying that if its activities were not curbed, it would reorganize its activists and threaten the integrity and security of the country, The Times of India reported on February 7. The last extension, notified in February 2012, was for two years. The latest notification issued by the Union Ministry for Home Affairs, lists 21 terror cases involving activists, including the rioting at Azad Maidan in Mumbai (Maharashtra) in 2012. "During the Azad Maidan agitation, of the 10 accused arrested, one Iqbal alias Pappa Gulam Rasul Shaikh, is a member," the notification pointed out. The notification highlighted the four cases registered in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and two cases filed in Gujarat against alleged SIMI cadres since the last renewal of the ban. It pointed to the two cases in Madhya Pradesh, including the escape of six cadres from Khandwa jail in October, 2013. Another case cited relates to exchange of fire between alleged members and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in 2012. The Central Government has also provided details of recent judgments pronounced by various courts against arrested SIMI cadres in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. However, in most of the cases, the accused were let off with a fine due to insufficient evidence.
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that the United Naga Council (UNC) has stated that the seventh tripartite talk and first round of political level talk held at Senapati District on February 6 focusing on its primary agenda of Alternative Arrangement (AA) f
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The Sangai Express reports that the United Naga Council (UNC) has stated that the seventh tripartite talk and first round of political level talk held at Senapati District on February 6 focusing on its primary agenda of Alternative Arrangement (AA) for the Nagas in Manipur outside the State Government and pending a final settlement to the ongoing negotiations between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India was cordial and positive though the Government representatives were tightlipped on the issue. Paul Leo, chairman of the committee for AA said that the upgradation of the talks to the political level was a positive development as the issue was directly discussed at this level.
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February - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that major civil societies in Mizoram asked the Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath to delete the names of Bru voters who were in six Tripura relief camps if they do not return to Mizoram during this month (February).
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The Shillong Times reports that major civil societies in Mizoram asked the Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath to delete the names of Bru voters who were in six Tripura relief camps if they do not return to Mizoram during this month (February). A leader of the Central Committee of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) said that the Joint Memorandum was submitted to Sampath on February 5 through the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashawni Kumar. The memorandum stated, that the Brus left Mizoram and migrated to Tripura on their own will and refused to return on some pretext. If they do not return during this month, their names should be deleted from the Mizoram voters lists.
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February - 6 
The Telegraph reports that a committee of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), on February 6, met a team of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) to push forward the ongoing reconciliation process between Naga
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The Telegraph reports that a committee of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), on February 6, met a team of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) to push forward the ongoing reconciliation process between Naga militant groups. The committee will next meet the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), followed by the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN).
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February - 6 
The Telegraph reports that the bodies of an abducted contractor, Rutherford Marak and two unidentified men were recovered at Darechikgre between Daribokgre and Sakalgre villages in West Garo Hills District on February 6. Rutherford was abducted on Fe
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The Telegraph reports that the bodies of an abducted contractor, Rutherford Marak and two unidentified men were recovered at Darechikgre between Daribokgre and Sakalgre villages in West Garo Hills District on February 6. Rutherford was abducted on February 4. He was accompanied by another contractor, Manseng Marak, for implementation of the rural electrification project under Meghalaya Electricity Corporation Limited (MeECL). According to Manseng, the militants shouted slogans in the name of breakaway faction of A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) while taking Rutherford along with them. However, the outfit, in an email to media houses, had denied their involvement in the abduction and killing.
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February - 6 
Three bullet ridden bodies of civilians, executed by Garo militants on February 3 have been retrieved by Police on February 6 from the upper ridges of Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. “The fact that the kidnappers
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Three bullet ridden bodies of civilians, executed by Garo militants on February 3 have been retrieved by Police on February 6 from the upper ridges of Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. “The fact that the kidnappers demanded INR 1 million each from the victims but refused to allow them to arrange the money through communication with their families indicate that they had an ulterior motive,” said a source.
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February - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before West Bengal Police on February 6, along with their arms in an unspecified location, reports outlookindia.com. Siddhinath Gupta, Inspector General of Police (IG), Western Range
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before West Bengal Police on February 6, along with their arms in an unspecified location, reports outlookindia.com. Siddhinath Gupta, Inspector General of Police (IG), Western Range, said the two men were allegedly involved in a number of Maoist operations and the Police were on the lookout for them
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February - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Mukka Mandavi and Ayata, were arrested from a forested pocket of Dharba Police Station in Bastar District, reports The Pioneer on February 7. A cache of arms and ammunitions were
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Mukka Mandavi and Ayata, were arrested from a forested pocket of Dharba Police Station in Bastar District, reports The Pioneer on February 7. A cache of arms and ammunitions were also recovered from their possession.
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February - 6 
Two landmines, one gun, medicines, two swords, banners and wires of Maoists were seized from Gumudaput jungle of Koraput District during joint combing operation by personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) and Bandhugaon Police Station, reports The Hi
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Two landmines, one gun, medicines, two swords, banners and wires of Maoists were seized from Gumudaput jungle of Koraput District during joint combing operation by personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) and Bandhugaon Police Station, reports The Hindu on February 7.
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February - 6 
West Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi has asked Additional District Magistrate (ADM) DD Shira to complete the inquiry into the incident in which four ANVC-B cadres were allegedly killed during an encounter with Police on the outskirts of
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West Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi has asked Additional District Magistrate (ADM) DD Shira to complete the inquiry into the incident in which four ANVC-B cadres were allegedly killed during an encounter with Police on the outskirts of Tura in West Garo Hills on January 11, reports The Shillong Times on February 7.
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February - 7 
31 Assam Rifles (AR) troopers arrested a Isaac Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) cadre, ‘khapur’ Likok Yanger, from Tsutapela Gate in Longtho of Mokokchung District on February 7, reports Nagaland Post.
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31 Assam Rifles (AR) troopers arrested a Isaac Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) cadre, ‘khapur’ Likok Yanger, from Tsutapela Gate in Longtho of Mokokchung District on February 7, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 7 
A city court in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) acquitted 13 people accused of involvement with the banned terror group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), The Times of India reported on February 8. The case relates to the arrest of some Sri Lankan Tamils
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A city court in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) acquitted 13 people accused of involvement with the banned terror group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), The Times of India reported on February 8. The case relates to the arrest of some Sri Lankan Tamils in Chennai and seizure of communication devices, including satellite phones, from them in April 2009, during the last phase of the Civil War in Sri Lanka that led to the decimation of the LTTE. Delivering the verdict, the judge said he had doubts about the confession statements allegedly made by the accused. Further, the investigating officers gave contradictory statements on the movement of the special team, seizure of devices and the time of examination of witnesses. The judge also pointed out that forensic experts, who examined the seized items, had said the telescope could also be used sighting animals. The prosecution also failed to reveal the messages exchanged through satellite phones, the judge said.
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February - 7 
A hi-tech vessel traffic management system was inaugurated at V O C Port in Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) on February 7, according to The Times of India. Union Shipping Minister, G K Vasan inaugurated the vessel traffic management system installed at a cost
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A hi-tech vessel traffic management system was inaugurated at V O C Port in Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) on February 7, according to The Times of India. Union Shipping Minister, G K Vasan inaugurated the vessel traffic management system installed at a cost of INR 87 million. It features state-of-the-art modern equipment like radar, an automatic identification system (AIS), an International Maritime Satellite Organisation (Inmarsat )-enabled ship security alert system and an ultra high frequency (UHF) modem with latest software design for detection, tracking and analysis of all vessels in the harbour waters and beyond with a coverage of 48 nautical miles. The Inmarsat service offers remote monitoring, tracking, weather updates, maritime safety information, maritime security and information under Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Port officials said sophisticated radiation detectors, speed camera, swipe card system and boom barriers would regulate and monitor access of men and material to the port. The complex also has offices for port, customs and Central Industrial Security Force.
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February - 7 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Court situated inside the Arthur Road Jail on February 7 granted bail to one accused, Mushtaque Ahmed in the Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case of 2006, reports Asian Age. Ahmed is fac
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Court situated inside the Arthur Road Jail on February 7 granted bail to one accused, Mushtaque Ahmed in the Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case of 2006, reports Asian Age. Ahmed is facing charges of hoarding arms and explosives in huge quantity, along with 21 other accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal. Ahmed was granted bail on a bond of INR 50,000 or property worth the same amount with one surety. He has been asked to attend all court proceedings of his case and not to tamper with evidence or meet any of the prosecution witnesses. Ahmed is the third person to get bail in this case. Javed Abdul Majeed Ansari was the first person to secure bail from the High Court in this case in October, 2013. Riyaz Ahmed was granted bail by MCOCA court in December, 2013.
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February - 7 
Anakarbi Adhikar Suraksha Mancha (AASM), an organisation representing non-Karbi of Karbi Anglong District, urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary, Shambhu Singh to send a study team to assess both the present and future condit
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Anakarbi Adhikar Suraksha Mancha (AASM), an organisation representing non-Karbi of Karbi Anglong District, urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary, Shambhu Singh to send a study team to assess both the present and future conditions of the non-Karbis if Autonomous State is created comprising the two hill Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, reports Nagaland Post on February 8. Earlier on February 6, the Karbi Anglong District unit of Indian National Congress, Hills State Democratic party (HSDP) and the Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) had met Shambhu Singh, separately demanding Hemprek Kanthim, the separate state for Karbis.
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February - 7 
Around 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the camp of a road construction firm at Mohanpur Misroliya village under Sakra Police Station limits of Muzaffarpur District on February 7, reports The Telegraph. The Maoists dest
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Around 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the camp of a road construction firm at Mohanpur Misroliya village under Sakra Police Station limits of Muzaffarpur District on February 7, reports The Telegraph. The Maoists destroyed machines and equipment at the makeshift camp of Uttar Pradesh-based construction company JKM Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. The firm is engaged in the repair work of National Highway 28 from Muzaffarpur to Barauni (Begusarai District) for the past six months. Maoists from the ‘sub-zonal’ committees of Vaishali and Muzaffarpur allegedly carried out the attack. In handwritten pamphlets left at the spot, they ordered the construction company employees to pay them levy or wind up operations.
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February - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 7 triggered an explosion inside an abandoned house at Kadrukhuta village in Nawadih block of Bokaro District, reports The Times of India. Police said they received reports from villagers
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 7 triggered an explosion inside an abandoned house at Kadrukhuta village in Nawadih block of Bokaro District, reports The Times of India. Police said they received reports from villagers who heard the blast in the morning of February 7 but did not visit the spot as this could be a Maoist trap to kill Police personnel.
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February - 7 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) identified Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal as having extensively surveyed Police establishments and religious institutions in south Mumbai, apart from Juhu Beach and a branch of the
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) identified Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal as having extensively surveyed Police establishments and religious institutions in south Mumbai, apart from Juhu Beach and a branch of the fast-food chain McDonald’s located at the Andheri (West) railway station, for the July 13, 2011 (13/7) serial blasts, Indian Express reported on February 8. Along with Asadullah Akhtar, Tabrez, Tehseen Akhtar Shaikh, Waqas and Nadeem Akhtar Shaikh, Yasin did an extensive recce of the city, beginning February 2011, said Rakesh Maria, Additional Director General, ATS. “In addition to places where they planted the explosives, they also recceed Colaba Market, because of the number of foreign tourists it attracts, Mumbadevi Temple, Gol Deo Temple, and the offices of the director general of police, commissioner of police and ATS”, Maria added. Tabrez, Waqas and Tehseen are still at large. Police said Bhatkal also confessed to have initially planned to plant an explosive under a stationary Police van at Dadar flower market. On July 13, 2011, however, the van moved away just as Bhatkal and his co-conspirator Asadullah Akhtar walked towards it, said ATS officers. The duo then planted the explosive in a garbage bin in the flower market. Maria further said the plotters procured the explosives from Mangalore (Karnataka) a week before the blasts. The ATS had identified the shops from where they purchased nine mm volt batteries, Casio clocks, soldering machines, transistors, and a bow and arrow to complete the circuit. “Around six days before the blasts, they purchased four pressure cookers from two shops in Pydhonie and Ghatkopar. We have identified both of them,” said Maria. After the blasts, Bhatkal, Waqas and Tabrez returned to Habib Mansion in Nagpada, while Tehseen lived elsewhere, he said. Bhatkal is wanted in over 40 terror cases and will be interrogated by the ATS on the IM’s role in terror blasts in Maharashtra. Asian Age added that one of the members of this terror module, Waqas, alias Ahmed who is still at large, has been identified as a Pakistani national. IM’s co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah told the investigators about Waqas’ nationality on the first day of their interrogation. A senior ATS official, under anonymity, confirmed the revelation to our correspondent. “Waqas, a Pakistani national was even admitted to Sir J.J. Hospital after he went down with Malaria prior to the blast. Waqas used false identity at the hospital to hide the fact that he was from Pakistan. He even joined a local gym,” informed the officer.
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February - 7 
Manipur People’s Party (MPP) on February 7 asked the State Government to disclose the agendas of the tripartite talk involving Central Government, State Government and United Naga Council (UNC) held on February 6 at Senapati town at Senapati District
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Manipur People’s Party (MPP) on February 7 asked the State Government to disclose the agendas of the tripartite talk involving Central Government, State Government and United Naga Council (UNC) held on February 6 at Senapati town at Senapati District, reports Nagaland Post. UNC is demanding for an Alternative Arrangement for Nagas living in Manipur. In addition, presence of three Cabinet Ministers at the 7th round of tripartite talks between UNC, the Central Government and the State Government has upgraded the talks to a political process, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 7 
Nagaland Post reports that sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Trinamool Congress, Th Shyamkumar, on February 7, escaped assassination attempt in Imphal West District, when suspected militants fire at his vehicle.
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Nagaland Post reports that sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Trinamool Congress, Th Shyamkumar, on February 7, escaped assassination attempt in Imphal West District, when suspected militants fire at his vehicle.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested four suspected GNLA militants, identified as Sohidul Islam (28), Babul Hussain (27), Ismail Hussain (25) and Shahjahan Ali (31), from Karbala area in Goalpara town (Goalpara District), reports The Assam Tribune on February 8. SFs recover
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SFs arrested four suspected GNLA militants, identified as Sohidul Islam (28), Babul Hussain (27), Ismail Hussain (25) and Shahjahan Ali (31), from Karbala area in Goalpara town (Goalpara District), reports The Assam Tribune on February 8. SFs recovered two 7.65 mm automatic revolvers, two 7.65 mm country-made pistols, nine rounds of live ammunitions, one vehicle, four mobile phones, eight SIM cards and some incriminating documents from them.
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February - 7 
The 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) crippled normal life mostly in rural areas of Bermo (Bokaro District) and Giridih District on February 7, reports The Daily Pioneer. Rural markets remaine
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The 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) crippled normal life mostly in rural areas of Bermo (Bokaro District) and Giridih District on February 7, reports The Daily Pioneer. Rural markets remained close while long distance buses and coal dumpers, trucks stayed off the road.
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February - 7 
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for use in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hit areas of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for use in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hit areas of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and would demonstrate the operational capability of the first such vehicle, Nishant, in a couple of months in Jagdalpur, reports The Hindu. Giving details of the UAV project during a media interaction at Defexpo 2014 here, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said the vehicles being developed for CRPF would be able to help the forces trace and track down the ultra Left operatives in even thick forests.
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February - 7 
The Shillong Times reports on February 8 that South Garo Hills Police have uncovered a close nexus between the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) outfit and the Garo National Liberation Army faction (GNLA-F) that is prepar
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The Shillong Times reports on February 8 that South Garo Hills Police have uncovered a close nexus between the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) outfit and the Garo National Liberation Army faction (GNLA-F) that is preparing to float a new organization called the United Peoples’ Revolutionary Alliance (UPRA). Police uncovered the close links between the GNLA-F led by Reding T Sangma and the ANVC-B after a camp of the latter was busted near Mindikgre (South Garo Hills District) in the morning of February 7 in which the documents and seals of the new organization along with one shot gun, a revolver, four rounds of 7.62 ammo, two rounds of 7.65 ammo, blank ANVC-B letter pads with the signature of the outfit’s ‘finance secretary’ Sengdura and also demand notes made out in the name of the rival United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) were recovered. A receipt book was made in the name of the UPRA with a seal of the ‘chairman’ was found. It is not known who the chairman or cadres of the new organization are but Police suspects Reading and his GNLA faction that was operating in the same area.
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February - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that a person identified as Wonson Horam (35) of Dimapur, Nagaland was shot by some Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres, injuring him on February 7.
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The Shillong Times reports that a person identified as Wonson Horam (35) of Dimapur, Nagaland was shot by some Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres, injuring him on February 7.
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February - 7 
The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), on February 7, has urged contractors within its jurisdiction to maintain quality while implementing developmental works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, reports The Sangai Express.
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The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), on February 7, has urged contractors within its jurisdiction to maintain quality while implementing developmental works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 7 
The United Naga Council (UNC) has asked the abductors of Island Tangkhul village secretary Mathotmi Chahong at the earliest to avoid any undesired consequences. 45-year-old Mathotmi Chahong has been abducted by armed men suspected to be Kuki National
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The United Naga Council (UNC) has asked the abductors of Island Tangkhul village secretary Mathotmi Chahong at the earliest to avoid any undesired consequences. 45-year-old Mathotmi Chahong has been abducted by armed men suspected to be Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) militants, from his home on February 7.
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February - 7 
The Western Naval Command on February 7 conducted a review of the coastal security of Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra, reports Business Standard. The coastal security mechanism and measures to enhance it further were discussed at the meeting, an offic
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The Western Naval Command on February 7 conducted a review of the coastal security of Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra, reports Business Standard. The coastal security mechanism and measures to enhance it further were discussed at the meeting, an official said. Senior functionaries of state government, Navy, Coast Guard, Police, Customs, Shipping, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Port Trust and Fisheries Department were present. Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha emphasised the importance of Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, and the relentless synergy required to ensure robust coastal security. Issues such as monitoring of numerous landing points along the coast, regulation of traffic in harbour, monitoring of fishing vessels and pleasure crafts were discussed.
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February - 7 
Two executives of the Lakhimijan Tea Estate in Jorhat (Assam) District were allegedly abducted by suspected miscreants from Nagaland on February 7, The Times of India report stated quoting Assam Police. The abductors, Police said, had earlier served
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Two executives of the Lakhimijan Tea Estate in Jorhat (Assam) District were allegedly abducted by suspected miscreants from Nagaland on February 7, The Times of India report stated quoting Assam Police. The abductors, Police said, had earlier served a demand note of INR 10 million to the estate authorities alleging that their tea plantation had been extended to Nagaland soil and they need to pay the cost of the land. Since the demand could not be fulfilled, they forcibly abducted the officials, Police said, adding, that a search operation has been launched in this connection.
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February - 8 
A self-styled ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, identified as Naresh Paswan, was arrested from Kadhautia Bazar under Shikarganj Police Station area in East Champaran District on February 8, reports The Times of India. A pistol, ammunition and a mobile phone
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A self-styled ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, identified as Naresh Paswan, was arrested from Kadhautia Bazar under Shikarganj Police Station area in East Champaran District on February 8, reports The Times of India. A pistol, ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from him. Paswan was wanted in several cases of Maoist violence in the District.
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February - 8 
Army on February 8 foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants along the Line of Control (LoC) at forward area of Balnoi in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Army on February 8 foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants along the Line of Control (LoC) at forward area of Balnoi in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 8 
Around 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the camp office of a private road and bridge Construction Company of Shashi Kumar Singh, leader of ruling Janata Dal-United, at Phulwar village under Banjariya Police Station in E
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Around 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the camp office of a private road and bridge Construction Company of Shashi Kumar Singh, leader of ruling Janata Dal-United, at Phulwar village under Banjariya Police Station in East Champaran District on February 8, reports The Times of India. The Maoists set ablaze two tractors and an earth mover machine. Station House Officer (SHO) Banjariya Police Station Naveen Kumar said the Maoists had demanded INR 4 million as extortion money from the owner and manager of the company in December 2013.
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February - 8 
Four over ground workers of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested by a team of the Imphal east police commandos along with two 9mm pistols and five live rounds, one .38 pistol with nine live rounds and three mobile pho
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Four over ground workers of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested by a team of the Imphal east police commandos along with two 9mm pistols and five live rounds, one .38 pistol with nine live rounds and three mobile phones from their respective residences, on February 8, reports Kanglaonline. The four arrested are Ningombam Santa, Pukhrambam Mangi, Khaidem Shyamkumar, and Chingtham Bijoy. One 9mm pistol, one .38 pistol with five live rounds were recovered from the possession of Chongtham Bijoy, informed a source.
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February - 8 
Furious mob ransacked the regional office of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Shepoumaramth Region in Senapati District headquarter in the evening of February 8 following the killing of a civilian identified as one A S
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Furious mob ransacked the regional office of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Shepoumaramth Region in Senapati District headquarter in the evening of February 8 following the killing of a civilian identified as one A Shepao, from Makhrelui village of Senapati town brutally beaten to death allegedly by NSCN-IM cadres. Earlier, various Naga organisations including United Naga Council (UNC), All Naga Students Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Naga Women Union (NWU) and many others had condemned the killing of the man by the NSCN-IM cadres.
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February - 8 
Kanglaonline reports that a US made hand grenade was found lying inside the residential courtyard of a merchant navy at Khagempali Pankha, Imphal West District, on February 8.
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Kanglaonline reports that a US made hand grenade was found lying inside the residential courtyard of a merchant navy at Khagempali Pankha, Imphal West District, on February 8.
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February - 8 
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants killed an Assam Rifles (AR) trooper and injured three others near Nambasi village under Chasad Police Station in Ukhrul District on February 8, reports Nagaland Post. The personnel were on a road opening patro
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People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants killed an Assam Rifles (AR) trooper and injured three others near Nambasi village under Chasad Police Station in Ukhrul District on February 8, reports Nagaland Post. The personnel were on a road opening patrol in the mountains when the militants detonated a powerful bomb. The dead AR trooper was identified as Mehta adds The Hindu.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two militants belonging to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Barjhara area along the Assam-Meghalaya border under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District on February 8, reports The Telegraph. SFs also recov
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two militants belonging to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Barjhara area along the Assam-Meghalaya border under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District on February 8, reports The Telegraph. SFs also recovered one .9mm pistol, one 7.65mm pistol, one satellite phone, one watch phone, live bullets, blank cartridges and two mobile phones from them.
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February - 8 
SFs arrested an unidentified Manipur based militant of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) from Haflong in Dima Hasao District on February 8, reports The Sentinel.
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SFs arrested an unidentified Manipur based militant of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) from Haflong in Dima Hasao District on February 8, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 8 
Suspected Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres killed a businessman, identified as Sohrai Sawansi, in Pidihatu village under Murhu Police Station area in Khunti District on February 8, reports Business Standard. PLFI cadres arrived in the
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Suspected Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres killed a businessman, identified as Sohrai Sawansi, in Pidihatu village under Murhu Police Station area in Khunti District on February 8, reports Business Standard. PLFI cadres arrived in the village, dragged Sawansi out of his house and subsequently shot him dead in front of his family members, Superintendent of Police (SP), Anis Gupta said.
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February - 8 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion stationed in Gumla District organized a ‘civic action plan’ programme on February 8 at Silam village of Raidih block, reports The Times of India. This is part of their community services in the area t
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion stationed in Gumla District organized a ‘civic action plan’ programme on February 8 at Silam village of Raidih block, reports The Times of India. This is part of their community services in the area to bridge the gap with tribal villagers. Hundreds of villagers from Silam, Tirra, Jiragm Dipatoli and Dumartoli in Raidih attended a free medical camp in which about 500 villagers were examined and medicines were distributed among them.
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February - 8 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered acid bulbs, chargers, megaphones and around 1680 bullets of .22mm rifle from a Maoist hideout during a search operation in Gaya District, reports The Hindu on February 11. No one was arrested in the o
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered acid bulbs, chargers, megaphones and around 1680 bullets of .22mm rifle from a Maoist hideout during a search operation in Gaya District, reports The Hindu on February 11. No one was arrested in the operation. “Some medicines were also found,” Deputy Inspector General, CRPF, Chiranjeev Prasad, said on February 8.
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February - 8 
The Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) on February 8 declared that repatriation of refugees from Tripura to Mizoram would not be possible unless three basic demands are not fulfilled, reports The Shillong Times. The basic demands are: finan
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The Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) on February 8 declared that repatriation of refugees from Tripura to Mizoram would not be possible unless three basic demands are not fulfilled, reports The Shillong Times. The basic demands are: financial assistance to each family should be enhanced from INR 90,000 to INR 150,000, free ration for two years and allotment of land under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
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February - 8 
The Shillong Times reports that the East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA), on February 8, said it was ‘very concerned’ that despite the ban based on the people’s mandate, NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was ‘selling calendars in its jurisdiction.’
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The Shillong Times reports that the East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA), on February 8, said it was ‘very concerned’ that despite the ban based on the people’s mandate, NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was ‘selling calendars in its jurisdiction.’
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February - 8 
The Times of India reports on February 9 that Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio after his five-day visit to Myanmar, said his visit was to promote peace, better understanding and development. Nagaland Government has been urging both the Govern
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The Times of India reports on February 9 that Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio after his five-day visit to Myanmar, said his visit was to promote peace, better understanding and development. Nagaland Government has been urging both the Governments of India and Myanmar to focus on the suffering of Nagas in Myanmar, said Rio and appreciated Myanmar for giving recognition to the Naga community there and constituting the Naga Self-Administered Zone.
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February - 9 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Deputy Commandant Nihil Alam and Constable Rajiv Rawat were killed and ten others suffered serious injuries when Maoists triggered a blast and fired at a team of security personnel near Bhejji in Sukma District on
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Deputy Commandant Nihil Alam and Constable Rajiv Rawat were killed and ten others suffered serious injuries when Maoists triggered a blast and fired at a team of security personnel near Bhejji in Sukma District on February 9, reports The Times of India. The 12-member team of the CRPF and the Special Action Force, earlier known as the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), was attacked when it was on way from Bhejji Police Station to Chintagufa (Sukma District).
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February - 9 
Chhattisgarh Government has decided to setup a ‘district’ and an ‘additional district’ court in Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts respectively, reports The Times of India on February 10. The move to set up the District Court at Narayanpur is primari
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Chhattisgarh Government has decided to setup a ‘district’ and an ‘additional district’ court in Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts respectively, reports The Times of India on February 10. The move to set up the District Court at Narayanpur is primarily to speed up trials in cases related to Maoist violence. However, it would in general provide relief to other litigants too, as presently they have to travel to Kondagaon District, which is 56 km away, for court hearings. Confirming the move, Chhattisgarh Principal Secretary, Law and Legislative Affairs, Samanta Ray, said a provision has been made in the budget (2014-15) for setting up these Courts. He admitted that the move was primarily aimed at speeding Maoist-related trials, particularly in Narayanpur area.
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February - 9 
Chhattisgarh Police have arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) conduits, part of an urban network, from their native places under Bhansi Police Station limits in Dantewada District on February 9, reports The Times of India. Addit
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Chhattisgarh Police have arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) conduits, part of an urban network, from their native places under Bhansi Police Station limits in Dantewada District on February 9, reports The Times of India. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Mukesh Gupta said "Among the arrested Maoists, Santu Kunjam, a ‘commander’ level cadre was part of the May 25 attack at Darbha valley which killed Congress leaders including Mahendra Karma, Nandkumar Patel and Vidyacharan Shukla." ADG Gupta added that Kunjam and other three accused were under surveillance and as soon as Police received confirmed information about their whereabouts they were arrested and later brought to Raipur.
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February - 9 
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on February 9 arrested two persons, identified as Sajebul Sheikh and Alam Sheikh from a bus at Maithi toll plaza on NH-57 near Muzaffarpur (Muzaffarpur District) and recovered Fake Indian Currency N
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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on February 9 arrested two persons, identified as Sajebul Sheikh and Alam Sheikh from a bus at Maithi toll plaza on NH-57 near Muzaffarpur (Muzaffarpur District) and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 3, 98,000 from them, according to The Times of India. Those arrested are from Mohabbatpur under Kaliachak Police Station area in West Bengal's Malda District. Their village is located near the Indo-Bangladesh border. During interrogation, the two revealed that they had to deliver the consignment to a person at Bettiah in West Champaran District. Sajebul also admitted that he had carried similar consignments to Indo-Nepal border from Bangladesh in the past as well.
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February - 9 
Evidence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) presence in Kerala were established following the recovery of a pair of uniform allegedly being worn by Maoist cadres in Wayanad District, reports India Today on February 10. Vellamunda Police
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Evidence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) presence in Kerala were established following the recovery of a pair of uniform allegedly being worn by Maoist cadres in Wayanad District, reports India Today on February 10. Vellamunda Police in Wayanad had found a pair uniform and two bags which contained some grocery items used by suspected Maoists from Kombara tribal settlement at Kunjom forest area in Manthavady forest range in Wayanad District. NT Jose, the Sub-Inspector of Police at Vellamunda said that the Police had recovered the items from the tribal settlement when they reached the spot following a tip-off about Maoist leaders’ presence at the camp.
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February - 9 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chairman’ Yasin Malik was arrested by Police in Srinagar city of same District on February 9, reports The Times of India. On the first death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru who w
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chairman’ Yasin Malik was arrested by Police in Srinagar city of same District on February 9, reports The Times of India. On the first death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru who was hanged inside New Delhi's Tihar Jail on February 9, 2013, Malik, along with dozens of his supporters tried to take out a protest march from his office in Maisuma towards city centre Lal Chowk. The JKLF march was part of the group's demand for the return of the mortal remains of Afzal Guru to his family.
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February - 9 
Referring to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Districts in the State, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur on February 9 said that a total of 10 Districts are hit by "red-sponsored terrorism" which has hampered development in these are
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Referring to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Districts in the State, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur on February 9 said that a total of 10 Districts are hit by "red-sponsored terrorism" which has hampered development in these areas, reports The Times of India. "We have requested Union Home ministry to allocate INR 2 billion and two helicopters for the Naxal-affected Districts but so far the state has received only INR 700 million from the Centre in this regard", Gaur said. The minister also informed that a joint meeting of the Naxal-affected States (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh) will be held in Bhopal to deliberate on the challenge.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed an over ground worker of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Kraibing Sangma at Mitapgre village in Chokpot region of South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on February 10.
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed an over ground worker of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Kraibing Sangma at Mitapgre village in Chokpot region of South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on February 10.
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February - 9 
SFs arrested a militant belonging to All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Amar Singh Karmakar alias Amar Gogoi (29), from Deberapara area of Mariani in Jorhat District on February 9, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was giving ex
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SFs arrested a militant belonging to All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Amar Singh Karmakar alias Amar Gogoi (29), from Deberapara area of Mariani in Jorhat District on February 9, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was giving extortion threats to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)’s gas gathering station number 1 located at Khorghat area, along the Assam-Nagaland border, under Uriamghat Police Station in Golaghat District.
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February - 9 
The 11-hour bandh (general strike) imposed by United Revolutionary Front (URF) to boycott the visit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Manipur on February 8 evoked a mixed response in the State, reports Na
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The 11-hour bandh (general strike) imposed by United Revolutionary Front (URF) to boycott the visit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Manipur on February 8 evoked a mixed response in the State, reports Nagaland Post. While the markets across the Imphal city wore a deserted look, others at the outskirt of the Imphal city and other Districts of the state remained unaffected. URF consists of KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC), Sunil Meitei faction of Military Task Force of KCP (KCP-Military Task Force), Chingkei Nganba faction of KCP (KCP-Chingkei Nganba), Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC (KCP-MC-Lamyanba Khuman), KK Nganba faction of KCP (KCP-KK Nganba).
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February - 9 
The Indian Mujahideen (IM) top operative Yasin Bhatkal during interrogation said that he and his accomplices had recced the McDonald's Andheri outlet twice with a terror attack on their mind in 2008 because the place is always crowded but was discour
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The Indian Mujahideen (IM) top operative Yasin Bhatkal during interrogation said that he and his accomplices had recced the McDonald's Andheri outlet twice with a terror attack on their mind in 2008 because the place is always crowded but was discouraged by the CCTVs and security, reported The Times of India on February 10.
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February - 9 
The interrogation of Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez revealed that after the July 13, 2011 (13/7) incident, the accused went on to procure 4 kilograms of explosives contai
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The interrogation of Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez revealed that after the July 13, 2011 (13/7) incident, the accused went on to procure 4 kilograms of explosives containing RDX (Research Department Explosive) for more terror strikes, The Times of India reported on February 10. After the blasts, a chemical analysis showed the bombs were a cocktail of TNT (Trinitrotoluene), ammonium nitrate and petroleum hydrocarbons. The report said TNT was the main explosive and RDX was not used in the bombs. Earlier on May 2, 2012, it was reported that RDX was present in the Habib Manzil flat in Byculla (Mumbai) where the bombers had stayed before and after the 13/7 blasts. Additional Director General of Police (ATS) Rakesh Maria on February 9, commented, "We had found traces of some suspicious powder-like substance in Habib Manzil during a search and forensic analyzers stated it was RDX”. The missing RDX is yet to be found.
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February - 9 
The troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of IGAR (South) launched an operation at Pangai and apprehended one PREPAK on February 9. The apprehendee was identified as Konjengbam Narendra alias Dumba,
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The troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of IGAR (South) launched an operation at Pangai and apprehended one PREPAK on February 9. The apprehendee was identified as Konjengbam Narendra alias Dumba,
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February - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Milap alias Nilap alias Nilam (28), was arrested during a search operation conducted in the forests of Durgkondal in Kanker District on February 10, reports The Pioneer.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Milap alias Nilap alias Nilam (28), was arrested during a search operation conducted in the forests of Durgkondal in Kanker District on February 10, reports The Pioneer.
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February - 10 
Addressing a joint session of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) legislature Governor N.N. Vohra on February 10 said A decline in terrorist violence across J&K have been seen in five years. He said there has been a decline in incidents of terrorist violence
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Addressing a joint session of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) legislature Governor N.N. Vohra on February 10 said A decline in terrorist violence across J&K have been seen in five years. He said there has been a decline in incidents of terrorist violence, with terrorist related incidents declining by around 23 percent in 2013 as compared to the previous year, but added that there were 244 ceasefire violations on the borders, "which marked a large increase over the past year". He termed it a matter for concern that as many as 53 Security Force personnel were killed in 2013 against 15 such casualties in 2012. "The state police is playing an increasingly important role in maintaining law and order and undertaking counter-insurgency operations, and it is hoped that in the coming time it shall be in a position to deal with most internal security challenges on its own," he added.
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February - 10 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers on February 10 recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing 3 kilogram each from Barwadih area in Latehar District, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers on February 10 recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing 3 kilogram each from Barwadih area in Latehar District, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj said "All of them (IEDs) were powerful because Maoists had developed them in a sophisticated manner. They had also used petroleum substance in the bombs."
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February - 10 
Curfew like restrictions continued in most parts of Kashmir Valley on February 10 for second consecutive day to foil separatists’ plans to hold protests on the occasion of anniversaries of Mohammad Afzal Guru and JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, r
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Curfew like restrictions continued in most parts of Kashmir Valley on February 10 for second consecutive day to foil separatists’ plans to hold protests on the occasion of anniversaries of Mohammad Afzal Guru and JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 10 
Governor JB Patnaik, in his address to the State Assembly, on February 10 stated that the Assam Government is planning to increase the number of Foreigner’s Tribunals (FT) to 100 to expedite the process of detection of foreigners, reports The Assam T
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Governor JB Patnaik, in his address to the State Assembly, on February 10 stated that the Assam Government is planning to increase the number of Foreigner’s Tribunals (FT) to 100 to expedite the process of detection of foreigners, reports The Assam Tribune. In his address, the Governor said that at present, 36 FTs are functioning in the State and the Central Government has sanctioned another 64 FTs.
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February - 10 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces recovered a 9mm pistol and lethod bomb from Heinoukhong Lamkhai near the Inganglok stream at Heirok village in Thoubal District around on February 10. The arms were packed in a black plastic bag.
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces recovered a 9mm pistol and lethod bomb from Heinoukhong Lamkhai near the Inganglok stream at Heirok village in Thoubal District around on February 10. The arms were packed in a black plastic bag.
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February - 10 
Kanglaonline reports that the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC), on February 10, resolved to reiterate its resolute demand for a separate Kuki state while undertaking that Kuki people will never bow down under any circumstance till a Kuki state is c
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Kanglaonline reports that the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC), on February 10, resolved to reiterate its resolute demand for a separate Kuki state while undertaking that Kuki people will never bow down under any circumstance till a Kuki state is created. The KSDC in its general body meeting at the state capital resolved unanimously to start poster campaign and mass mobilization including ‘nation tour’ to enliven and reinstate the legitimate demand of the Kuki people for creation of a separate Kuki state.
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February - 10 
One hand grenade was found at Sagolband Moirang Leirak Machin, Imphal West District, at around 5.30 am on February 10, reports The Sangai Express.
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One hand grenade was found at Sagolband Moirang Leirak Machin, Imphal West District, at around 5.30 am on February 10, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 11 
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member, Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim on February 11 requested the Indian authorities and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hand over "JeI terrorists who have taken shelter in India", reports The Daily Star. Selim
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Awami League (AL) Presidium Member, Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim on February 11 requested the Indian authorities and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hand over "JeI terrorists who have taken shelter in India", reports The Daily Star. Selim urged India not to harbour these "terrorists", who he said fled to the neighboring country during the joint force's recent operation in Satkhira District. Another ruling party Member of Parliament (MP), AKM Jahangir, urged the Government to bring culprits involved in anti-state activities to book.
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February - 11 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Arshad Hussain Rangrez (42) along with his Pakistani wife and three children were arrested after they reached Jammu District after entering into India from Nepal-Uttar Pradesh border on February 11, r
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Arshad Hussain Rangrez (42) along with his Pakistani wife and three children were arrested after they reached Jammu District after entering into India from Nepal-Uttar Pradesh border on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 11 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 11 dropped charges against a prime accused, Firoz alias Hamza Abdul Hameed Sayyed, in the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra) blasts case, reports The Times of India. After
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 11 dropped charges against a prime accused, Firoz alias Hamza Abdul Hameed Sayyed, in the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra) blasts case, reports The Times of India. After pronouncing the order, special MCOCA Judge A L Pansare granted a four-week stay against the order since the prosecution sought time to decide if it wanted to file an appeal in the Bombay High Court.
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February - 11 
After the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) submitted the list of cadres to the Police, the State Government is planning to rehabilitate the militants, around 150 of them, in camps to be opened shortly, reports The Shillo
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After the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) submitted the list of cadres to the Police, the State Government is planning to rehabilitate the militants, around 150 of them, in camps to be opened shortly, reports The Shillong Times. Though the list of around 150 cadres was submitted, the ANVC-B cadres are yet to handover the weapons to the Police
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February - 11 
After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines to return currency notes printed prior to 2005 by March 2014, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have started making efforts to pass Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) printed prior to
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After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines to return currency notes printed prior to 2005 by March 2014, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have started making efforts to pass Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) printed prior to 2005 into the Indian border, The Times of India reports on February 12. ISI has kept these consignments at Rajasthan, Punjab and border along Bangladesh and Nepal and is trying to push them into Indian border. The agents at the Indian border have become active and looking to this, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Border Security Force (BSF) deployed at Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal border have also been put on high alert. Sources said that Pakistani smugglers have contacted their Indian counterparts to push fake notes into India from Jaislamer, Barmer and Ganganagar in Rajasthan along with Nepal and Bangladesh borders. Apart from this, reccee is also being done to send FICN from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, which is a border area without fencing. "Passengers are being sent through Thar Express with fake currency by enticing them with huge commission. Many smugglers are also being offered huge commission to push the consignment into India," sources said.
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February - 11 
Army Chief General Bikram Singh on February 11 called the infiltration matter from Bangladesh border a matter of "grave concern" and a threat to national security, reports The Times of India. "The problem of illegal migration in Bangladesh has led to
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Army Chief General Bikram Singh on February 11 called the infiltration matter from Bangladesh border a matter of "grave concern" and a threat to national security, reports The Times of India. "The problem of illegal migration in Bangladesh has led to demographic changes in the northeast. It has led to serious internal security challenges in Assam," Singh told. He said the forces had received a lot of help from the current political dispensation in Bangladesh but responsibility needed to be fixed on illegal migration. Singh also came down heavily on Pakistan for keeping the western border on fire by indulging in record ceasefire violations last year and blamed it on Islamabad's agenda to foment terrorism in the Kashmir valley in order to maintain its military presence in border areas. "The 2003 ceasefire was holding good, but last year has seen an increase in violations. It is being done with an agenda to hype terror in the valley to maintain army presence...," the Army chief said adding that Indian army had given Pakistan a fitting reply.
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February - 11 
Custom officials in Amritsar (Punjab) recovered 34 live cartridges along with 12.8 kilograms of heroin and 150 gram opium concealed in the hose pipe of a goods train that was about to leave for Pakistan on February 11, reports The Times of India. The
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Custom officials in Amritsar (Punjab) recovered 34 live cartridges along with 12.8 kilograms of heroin and 150 gram opium concealed in the hose pipe of a goods train that was about to leave for Pakistan on February 11, reports The Times of India. The train had arrived on February 7 from Pakistan. During checking a long and flexible plastic pipe measuring around 9 feet was recovered, in which narcotics was concealed. Following the recovery of narcotics, the scheduled departure of train was canceled and a thorough rummaging was carried out during which two more such flexible pipes having narcotics, opium and live cartridges were recovered.
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February - 11 
'Imam Sahab' for potassium chlorate, 'badam rogan' for nitro-benzene, 'Changez Khan' for potassium nitro chlorate, 'Halaku Khan' for magnesium and 'Kalmi Shora' for ammonium nitrate are some of the code words used by Pakistan-based terror outfits, es
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'Imam Sahab' for potassium chlorate, 'badam rogan' for nitro-benzene, 'Changez Khan' for potassium nitro chlorate, 'Halaku Khan' for magnesium and 'Kalmi Shora' for ammonium nitrate are some of the code words used by Pakistan-based terror outfits, especially Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), for their explosives, according to the charge-sheet filed by Delhi Police on February 11 against LeT operative Abdul Karim Tunda recently, reports The Times of India. Tunda, while sending LeT operative Mohammad Amir alias Kamran to India after training, had given details of his activities/operations in India in coded language, the charge-sheet said. "Before sending him (Kamran) to Delhi, Tunda had given him details of members of terror outfit present in India, their addresses and phone numbers, contact numbers of Pakistan, formulae to make bombs and pin codes of Indian cities through coded language," the charge-sheet said. About the code language, a senior intelligence officer said, "Coded language has been used by Pakistan-based terror outfits and they continue to change the names and code words from time to time because IB, RAW and police agencies track many important phone numbers, electronic communications and papers, since all these are necessary measures for security of the country."
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February - 11 
Indicting Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda for the terror strikes in Indian cities between 1994 and 1998, the Delhi Police blamed Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for masterminding the attacks, The Times of India reported
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Indicting Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda for the terror strikes in Indian cities between 1994 and 1998, the Delhi Police blamed Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for masterminding the attacks, The Times of India reported on February 17. The chargesheet, filed on February 11, 2014 says, "Abdul Karim Tunda along with Pakistan's spy agency ISI and LeT prepared a team of Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indian Jehadi Muslims and prepared a blueprint of carrying out attacks in India”. It further says that "on the anniversary of demolition of Babri Masjid in 1993, Tunda, on the directions of ISI and LeT chief Hafiz Sayeed, made a plan to carry out serial blasts on trains in Mumbai". Tunda has been named in the chargesheet under provisions of Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and the Explosive Substances Act. Tunda was arrested by the Special Cell on August 16, 2013 from the Indo-Nepal border. It also gives a detailed list of LeT's hierarchy apart from details of ISI officers and Dawood Ibrahim with whom Tunda had close relations. The chargesheet also gives details of other terror outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). It says that in 2010, Colonel Imtiaz of ISI and Iqbal Kana had assigned Tunda the task of sending RDX to India via Bangladesh, to be used by BKI terrorists to target the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The chargesheet gives details some senior ISI functionaries, whose phone numbers were found in Tunda's phone, as evidence of Pakistan's active involvement in terror activities in India. Tunda was in regular touch with several ISI officials and LeT operatives including Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi (LeT operational chief), Azam Cheema (operational head of infiltration), Haaji Ashraf (LeT finance head), Saifullah Mansoor (head of LeT's Punjab division in Pakistan), Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhutavi (director of LeT terror training), Abu Dujana (chief of security guards of LeT), Abdul Rehman Aabid (Mufti) and Amir Hamza Rana Iftekar (key Lakhvi aide). In addition, Tunda was also in regular touch with Brigadier Hameed Gul, Colonel Usman and Colonel Abdulla of ISI and BKI's Wadhwa Singh, Ratandeep Singh and Lakhbir Singh. The chargesheet says Tunda was in regular touch with Dawood Ibrahim. It says he was taken to Dawood's house at Clifton in Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh) by BKI's Lakhbir Singh in 2002. "Dawood offered Tunda all kinds of help for future terror operations. After 6-7 months, Tunda met Dawood again," says the chargesheet. Tunda had also met IM founder Amir Reza Khan in Pakistan in 2005 through an ISI agent. The chargesheet also states that Tunda collaborated with Iqbal Kana, the counterfeit mastermind, to smuggle Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) into India.
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February - 11 
Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on February 11, that Indian hinterland continues to remain the prime focus of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, particularly the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and t
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Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on February 11, that Indian hinterland continues to remain the prime focus of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, particularly the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports Zee News. "Reports from the intelligence agencies suggest that there is a involvement of neighbouring foreign countries in terror activities in the country," he stated. "The Pakistan-based terrorist organistaions are setting up their infrastructure in Bangladesh and using the porous Bangladesh-India border to send arms and ammunition into the Indian territory…Besides that Indian-Nepal borders are also being used for infiltration and exfiltration of manpower, arms and ammunition into India," he added. "Concerted efforts are being made by India for tackling terrorism by raising the issues in various international fora through bilateral and multilateral talks," he said.
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February - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that Ashish M Sangma, the Project Director of the District Rural Development Agency in South Garo Hills escaped unhurt on February 11 when suspected Garo National Liberation Army-Faction (GNLA-F) fired at his vehicle at Rongdotc
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Nagaland Post reports that Ashish M Sangma, the Project Director of the District Rural Development Agency in South Garo Hills escaped unhurt on February 11 when suspected Garo National Liberation Army-Faction (GNLA-F) fired at his vehicle at Rongdotchi area in South Garo Hills District, Police said. No one was injured in the attack.
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February - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Political Affairs Committee (PAC), on February 11, demanded that the State Government impose “total ban on all forms of illegal taxation in the state carried out in the form of ent
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Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Political Affairs Committee (PAC), on February 11, demanded that the State Government impose “total ban on all forms of illegal taxation in the state carried out in the form of entry tax, wholesale tax, retail tax, syndicates, commission agents etc. on essential commodities to rescue the people from the clutches of unbearable miseries.” Reiterating that over 16 years of “Indo-Naga” political peace talk has failed to provide any signs of breakthrough, the committee urged the government of India and the negotiating parties to arrive at an early settlement without any further delay.
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February - 11 
Parliament was informed on February 11 that Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1.07 billion have been seized in three-and-half years till June 2013, reports Business Standard. FICN with face value of INR 236.6 million were seized in 2010; INR
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Parliament was informed on February 11 that Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1.07 billion have been seized in three-and-half years till June 2013, reports Business Standard. FICN with face value of INR 236.6 million were seized in 2010; INR 314.6 million in 2011; INR 345.7 million in 2012; and INR 176.4 million until June 2013, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament). "In terms of available estimates, the volume of fake currency recovered and seized in India is not more than 0.003%...To address the multi-dimensional aspects of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) menace, several agencies such as Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, RBI, Security and intelligence agencies of the centre and states, CBI are working in tandem," he said. A special FICN coordination (FCORD) group has been formed in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to share the intelligence and information amongst different security agencies of the central and state governments to counter the menace of circulation of fake currency, he added. "The process of reporting and detection of counterfeit notes, by banks, has also been rationalised in order to safeguard the interests of common man, coming across such counterfeit notes unknowingly and bringing in improvement of reporting," Chidambaram said.
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February - 11 
Police from Mendipathar in North Garo Hills District raided a jungle hideout of militants near Damas and confiscated four crude bombs, two factory made detonators along with some incriminating documents on February 11. Police strongly believe the hid
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Police from Mendipathar in North Garo Hills District raided a jungle hideout of militants near Damas and confiscated four crude bombs, two factory made detonators along with some incriminating documents on February 11. Police strongly believe the hideout belonged to the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) headed by Norrok X Momin.
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February - 11 
State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on February 11 stated that the State Government is committed to resolve the problem of insurgency without seeking any political mileage, reports The Assam Tribune. Hussain added that even while engaging in peace
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State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on February 11 stated that the State Government is committed to resolve the problem of insurgency without seeking any political mileage, reports The Assam Tribune. Hussain added that even while engaging in peace talks with militants, State would act tough on any act of violence by the militants. Rockybul Hussain, also said that a full-scale offensive against the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) is going on under the Unified Command structure. “A total of 234 NDFB-IKS cadres have been apprehended since 2013, while 29 have died in encounters with police and security forces. Police also seized 73 firearms, nine bombs and 68 grenades during the period,” he added.
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February - 11 
The Central Government has sanctioned four companies of additional forces for counter insurgency operations in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. Confirming this on February 11, sources from the State Government said that the four companies woul
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The Central Government has sanctioned four companies of additional forces for counter insurgency operations in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. Confirming this on February 11, sources from the State Government said that the four companies would be used exclusively for counter-insurgency operations in Garo Hills.
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February - 11 
The Delhi Police on February 11 filed a chargesheet in a Delhi court against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda in connection with a case pertaining to the January 17, 1994 recovery of explosive substances in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area
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The Delhi Police on February 11 filed a chargesheet in a Delhi court against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda in connection with a case pertaining to the January 17, 1994 recovery of explosive substances in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area, reports Zee News. According to court sources, Tunda has been named in the chargesheet under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and the Explosive Substances Act. According to Police, Tunda is involved in 33 bomb blasts in India between 1994 and 1998, with 22 of those in Delhi.
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February - 11 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officers claim that wanted accused Waqas Ahmed was not the only Pakistani roped by Indian Mujahideen (IM) for India operations as with most IM operative being arrested, the outfit has done a lot of recruitme
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officers claim that wanted accused Waqas Ahmed was not the only Pakistani roped by Indian Mujahideen (IM) for India operations as with most IM operative being arrested, the outfit has done a lot of recruitment of Pakistani nationals, dnaindia.com reports on February 12. Asadullah Akhtar, one of the planters in July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts case, has given ATS some valuable information about co-planter Waqas and IM's operation. "After 2008 Batla House encounter in Delhi, Asadullah fled to Bangladesh and then to Dubai. From Dubai he went to Karachi and was in touch with IM top brass, including Bhatkal brothers. In 2009, Asadullah was trained in Pakistan by the IM. It was in Pakistan that he met Waqas and was told that he would be part of the operations in India," said an ATS officer, requesting anonymity. Moreover, during the interrogation of IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar, Police learnt that they had conducted recce of Goa beaches before 13/7 triple blasts. "While Yasin had conducted a recce once, the second reconnaissance was carried out by Waqas and Asadullah. Goa beaches were on their target list because they were frequented by foreigners," said another ATS officer. Niticentral reports that IM is planning to carry out terror strikes at several historical and religious sites in Bihar like Nalanda and Bihar Sharif.
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February - 11 
The Shillong Times reports that militants exploded a grenade inside the house of the superintending engineer of Manipur Development Society, Salam Rupa Kumar at Tera area in Imphal West District on February 11. However, no fatality or casualty was re
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The Shillong Times reports that militants exploded a grenade inside the house of the superintending engineer of Manipur Development Society, Salam Rupa Kumar at Tera area in Imphal West District on February 11. However, no fatality or casualty was reported. Monetary demand from the official was the reason behind the explosion, sources said.
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February - 11 
The Shillong Times reports that the State Police has indicated that it has obtained some vital leads from the ongoing investigation into the execution of three civilians who were killed by Garo militants inside the Nokrek National Park in West Garo H
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The Shillong Times reports that the State Police has indicated that it has obtained some vital leads from the ongoing investigation into the execution of three civilians who were killed by Garo militants inside the Nokrek National Park in West Garo Hills on February 3. “Police are working on the matter and have got some leads which can only be revealed at a later stage,” official sources said.
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February - 11 
The Shillong Times reports that unidentified militants detonated a crude bomb at a petrol pump in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District in the night of February 11 damaging the pump’s meter machine. There were no casualties.
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The Shillong Times reports that unidentified militants detonated a crude bomb at a petrol pump in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District in the night of February 11 damaging the pump’s meter machine. There were no casualties.
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February - 11 
The State Government on February 11 admitted that over 1,300 families, who were affected during the Bodo-Muslim clashes in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in 2012, were yet to be rehabilitated, reports The Shillong Times. In a written
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The State Government on February 11 admitted that over 1,300 families, who were affected during the Bodo-Muslim clashes in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in 2012, were yet to be rehabilitated, reports The Shillong Times. In a written reply to the State Legislative Assembly, State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Prithibi Majhi said that a total of 18,823 families lost their houses completely, while 999 houses were partially damaged. The Bodo-Muslim clashes in 2012 left 109 persons dead in BTAD and the adjoining District of Dhubri.
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February - 11 
Train services were disrupted in lower Assam region on February 11 due to the 12-hour railway blockade call by the All Bodo Student's Union (ABSU) at Basugaon Station in Chirang District, demanding resolution of the 'Bodoland' issue, reports The Tele
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Train services were disrupted in lower Assam region on February 11 due to the 12-hour railway blockade call by the All Bodo Student's Union (ABSU) at Basugaon Station in Chirang District, demanding resolution of the 'Bodoland' issue, reports The Telegraph. The blockade was later reduced to six hours after the ABSU received a formal invitation from the Central Government for the third round of tripartite talks on February 21. Apart from the ABSU, leaders of allied organisations like the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF), Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF), United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF), People’s Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) also took part in the blockade.
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February - 11 
Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered during combing operation by the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Nishikhal jungle under Tikiri Police Station limits in Rayagada Distri
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Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered during combing operation by the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Nishikhal jungle under Tikiri Police Station limits in Rayagada District, reports The Hindu on February 12. One of them was of 20 kilogram in weight, while the other weighed 15 kilogram.
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February - 11 
Union Minister of State for Home R P N Singh on February 11 in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) said that the Government of India in coordination with the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have initiated several measures to enhance
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Union Minister of State for Home R P N Singh on February 11 in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) said that the Government of India in coordination with the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have initiated several measures to enhance the communication channel between the Army and other Security Forces (SFs) of Central Government and the State Government for transmitting the terrorist alerts in a real time to meet any such future exigencies like the one happened on September 26, 2013 at Army camp in Samba and Hiranagar Police Station in Kathua District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 11 
With the home department banking on deployment of additional forces to tackle insurgency, the Acting Chief Secretary Barkos Warjri, on February 11, said, “Force is not the only means to tackle militancy as there are also other means including develop
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With the home department banking on deployment of additional forces to tackle insurgency, the Acting Chief Secretary Barkos Warjri, on February 11, said, “Force is not the only means to tackle militancy as there are also other means including development initiatives, creating social awareness and launching confidence building measures for the people”.
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February - 12 
A Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bachandeo Yadav, who was involved in the killing of the then Munger Superintendent of Police (SP) K C Surendra Babu was arrested from Banka forest (Banka District) on February 12,
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A Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bachandeo Yadav, who was involved in the killing of the then Munger Superintendent of Police (SP) K C Surendra Babu was arrested from Banka forest (Banka District) on February 12, by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Bihar Police, reports Zee News. Surender Babu was killed in a landmine blast on January 5, 2005.
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February - 12 
371 Policemen (including Central Armed Police Force and State Police) died in Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) violence since 2011, according to the Union Ministry for Home Affairs, reports The Times of India on February 13. The report shows that 368 pers
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371 Policemen (including Central Armed Police Force and State Police) died in Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) violence since 2011, according to the Union Ministry for Home Affairs, reports The Times of India on February 13. The report shows that 368 personnel committed suicides during this period. The Army recorded 265 suicides during the same period.
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February - 12 
An assessment prepared by the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) Chairman Ajit Lal, titled as "Left-Wing Extremism: Trends in 2013," has warned of resurrection of a Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the near future due to poor counter-
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An assessment prepared by the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) Chairman Ajit Lal, titled as "Left-Wing Extremism: Trends in 2013," has warned of resurrection of a Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the near future due to poor counter-Maoist efforts by the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, reports DNA on February 13. The report further said "Any respite, at this stage, such as provided by the feeble anti-Naxal response in Bihar, could be fatal to the gains made by security forces" and could help Maoists "form new battle ready company and units." Taking a dim view of Bihar, the assessment report notes a significant 57 percent increase in terms of killings in the state even though the rise in the number of incidents was only 5 percent.
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February - 12 
Chhattisgarh Government on February 12 said that 43 people, who were part of the urban network of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in the State during past five years, reports outlookindia.com. In a written reply to a q
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Chhattisgarh Government on February 12 said that 43 people, who were part of the urban network of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in the State during past five years, reports outlookindia.com. In a written reply to a question from senior Congress legislator Bhupesh Baghel in the State Assembly, Home Minister Ramsewak Paikra informed the House that as many as 43 people, including women, were arrested from 2009 till January 20, 2013 on charges of involvement in urban channel of Maoists. However, six of them were later exonerated while cases against 37 others were pending in the court of the law.
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February - 12 
Karnataka Home Minister K.J. George said on February 12 that the Government was giving priority to recruiting Police personnel in the State, reports The Hindu. George said that nearly 22,000 sanctioned posts in the Police Department were vacant. The
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Karnataka Home Minister K.J. George said on February 12 that the Government was giving priority to recruiting Police personnel in the State, reports The Hindu. George said that nearly 22,000 sanctioned posts in the Police Department were vacant. The reason for such a huge vacancy was because the previous Governments had not filled these posts. The Government could not fill all these 22,000 posts at once. It would be filled in phases, starting with the recruitment of 8,500 Police constables. Of this 8,500 constables, 20 per cent would be women constables. The Government would make arrangements for temporary training facilities as the State had no permanent training facility for such a huge number. The Government would also be recruiting 500 to 600 Sub-Inspectors. It would also be recruiting nearly 7,000 Home Guards. The services of the Home Guards could be used for assisting the Police, he said. On talks with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), George said the Government was ready to talk to the Maoists if they wished to join the mainstream. He also said that the Maoists have shown interest in the rehabilitation package of the State Government and are keen on surrendering and joining the mainstream. Some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have taken up their cause and are consulting with the Government. He said he cannot reveal details as discussions are in the preliminary stage.
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February - 12 
Maharashtra plans to set up an Urban Counter-Terrorism Training Centre (UCTTC) for commandos who would act as a quick response team to any terror strike, the government said on February 12, reports Zee News. The UCTTC will come up in over 98 acres at
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Maharashtra plans to set up an Urban Counter-Terrorism Training Centre (UCTTC) for commandos who would act as a quick response team to any terror strike, the government said on February 12, reports Zee News. The UCTTC will come up in over 98 acres at the Aarey Milk Colony in Goregaon suburb of northwest Mumbai, according to a government notification. "The move to set up the UCTTC is part of the government's exercise to strengthen the police force and make it more advanced," the notification said. The UCTTC will train commandos in the existing Force One and Quick Response Teams in Mumbai. The move comes in the wake of increasing terror activities in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and other major urban centres of the state.
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February - 12 
Medziphema Police arrested one extortionist, Asu Nchang alias Namhutkia (57), on February 12 from Jalukie B Village under Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrest was made after police received a complaint from citizens of Medziphema town (D
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Medziphema Police arrested one extortionist, Asu Nchang alias Namhutkia (57), on February 12 from Jalukie B Village under Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrest was made after police received a complaint from citizens of Medziphema town (Dimapur District) that some of them were harassed and threatened by an unknown extortionist making demands over phone since December 2013 for payment of INR 500,000 from them.
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February - 12 
Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh told Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are trying to set up organisational bases in the North-east to forge ties with other insurgent groups to mee
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Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh told Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are trying to set up organisational bases in the North-east to forge ties with other insurgent groups to meet their military needs and the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border has emerged as another theatre of Maoist activities, reports The Shillong Times. “The CPI (Maoist) has developed close fraternal ties with northeast insurgent groups like the Revolutionary People’s Front [RPF] and People’s Liberation Army [PLA] of Manipur. Both the outfits have agreed upon mutual cooperation in the areas of training, funding, supply of arms and ammunition,” R.P.N. Singh said. He also stated that the Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of CPI (Maoist) is presently operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and have been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortion from local villagers. The government said UALC has also been engaged in recruitment and training of cadres for the outfit in Assam and these cadres have been utilised in extensive propaganda against mega dams in Assam.
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February - 12 
Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] have been extorting money to the tune of INR 1.4 billion annually from contractors, businessmen and corporate houses besides their front organisations are suspected to be receiving foreign funds clandestinely, Min
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Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] have been extorting money to the tune of INR 1.4 billion annually from contractors, businessmen and corporate houses besides their front organisations are suspected to be receiving foreign funds clandestinely, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh informed Rajya Sabha (Upper House of India parliament) on February 12, reports The Hindu. The Minister said “Though an exact quantification of their finance is not possible, it has been assessed in a study conducted by the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, Delhi that the CPI-Maoist has been collecting not less than Rs. 140 crore annually from a variety of sources.”
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February - 12 
On February 12, a three-member team of Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) met with Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials at North Block, New Delhi on the issue of Autonomous State consisting Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Dist
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On February 12, a three-member team of Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) met with Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials at North Block, New Delhi on the issue of Autonomous State consisting Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Districts of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. JACAS chief convener said that Shambu Singh has informed the delegation that the structure of Autonomous State submitted by the JACAS on November 6, 2013 has already been sent to the Government of Assam for their comment.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Police arrested two persons, Sukhpal Singh and Ravi Khan and seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value INR 3, 17, 000 at Kothe Rohi Lopo village under Nihal Singh Wala sub-division of Moga District, reports Hindustan
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On February 12, Police arrested two persons, Sukhpal Singh and Ravi Khan and seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value INR 3, 17, 000 at Kothe Rohi Lopo village under Nihal Singh Wala sub-division of Moga District, reports Hindustan Times. The accused were running a racket of printing FICN. A scanner, computer and a printing machine have also been seized from their possession. The other absconding accused were identified as Gian Singh, Sandeep Singh and Kuldeep Singh. A case has been registered against the all five accused.
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February - 12 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 12 arrested an accused, Shihab H.K. from Bushra Manzil in Kanhangod town of Kasargod District, reports New Indian Express. He is the seventh accused as per the first information report (FIR) in Thal
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 12 arrested an accused, Shihab H.K. from Bushra Manzil in Kanhangod town of Kasargod District, reports New Indian Express. He is the seventh accused as per the first information report (FIR) in Thaliparamba Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case. According to NIA officials, Shihab who was in Dubai went absconding after FICN were intercepted by the Police in September 2011.The NIA Special Court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant (NBW) against him on November 2012. It was on February 7, 2014 that he arrived at the Karipur Airport using a fake passport issued in the name of Pradeep Kumar. He was taken into custody by the official in the Immigration wing of the airport and was handed over to the Police. He was later remanded to the Manjeri Sub Jail.
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February - 12 
The Sangai Express reports that advisor of the Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) and six other cadres of the same outfit were arrested by troops of 24th Assam Rifles at Khudengthabi (Chandel District) along Imphal-Moreh highway on February 12. Apart
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The Sangai Express reports that advisor of the Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) and six other cadres of the same outfit were arrested by troops of 24th Assam Rifles at Khudengthabi (Chandel District) along Imphal-Moreh highway on February 12. Apart from advisor and former Manipur Naga Revolutionery Front (MNRF) ‘chairman’ Khasao Shimray, ‘defence secretary’ and ‘Public Relations Officer’ (PRO) Joy Kasung and civil PRO Khangam Kashung have also been arrested. In addition to the three leaders, four others were also arrested.
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February - 12 
The Shillong Times reports on February 13 that a group of senior Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) leaders led by former ‘finance secretary’ Reding T Sangma have broken away from the outfit’s military ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira and formed their own org
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The Shillong Times reports on February 13 that a group of senior Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) leaders led by former ‘finance secretary’ Reding T Sangma have broken away from the outfit’s military ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira and formed their own organization christening it A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK). On February 12, the ‘commander-in-chief’ (C-in-C) of the new outfit, Reding T Sangma, gave in detail the reasons for parting ways with Sohan D Shira. “We unitedly formed the GNLA to fight for Garoland and protect our people from oppression. We wanted to take the cause of Garos to a higher level. Over the years GNLA gained from strength to strength until Sohan broke all rules of the organization and began to take decisions without consulting the other leaders of the group” said Reding T Sangma. He blamed Sohan for the fratricidal killings within the GNLA group and for targeting other ‘revolutionary’ outfits like the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) and the Norrok X Momin led United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) making them sworn enemies. The new outfit ASAK, which literally means the vanguards of Garoland has named its headquarters as Grikram. It has also roped in another senior GNLA militant leader known as Jack Marak who has now been made the ‘finance secretary’ of ASAK. Besides Reding and Jack, the other senior leaders of the group are ‘chairman’ Cheo Challang, ‘deputy C-in-C’ Chue Dilsrang Sangma, ‘secretary’ Dura Matgrik and ‘joint secretary’ Anmisil.
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February - 12 
The tripartite agreement signed between three valley based militant outfits, the State Government and the Government of India has completed one year, reports The Sangai Express on February 13. During this one year, leaders and cadres of the outfits e
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The tripartite agreement signed between three valley based militant outfits, the State Government and the Government of India has completed one year, reports The Sangai Express on February 13. During this one year, leaders and cadres of the outfits experienced many trials and tribulations, said a joint press release issued by Taibanganba of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), Athouba of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) and Lanheiba Meitei of United Revolutionary Front (URF). Saying that Police officers have been looking upon their cadres with a parochial outlook, the outfits asserted that the peace process can be transformed into a success only when the Government of India treat all peace processes with respect and give due attention and importance.
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February - 12 
Two landmines planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a road passing through Muraliguda Forest under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District were unearthed by personnel of Border Security Force (BSF), reports The Hindu on
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Two landmines planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a road passing through Muraliguda Forest under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District were unearthed by personnel of Border Security Force (BSF), reports The Hindu on February 13. The BSF troupe involved in anti-Maoist operation in the area had got suspicious when they found marks of fresh digging on the road and the landmines planted to target security personnel could be recovered and diffused.
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February - 12 
Unidentified men abducted one person, identified as Pintu Aditya (24), of Basugaon in Chirang District on February 12, reports The Telegraph.
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Unidentified men abducted one person, identified as Pintu Aditya (24), of Basugaon in Chirang District on February 12, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 13 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) cadre, Wangdon Wangpan, surrendered before the Police and District administration in Longding District, reports Times of India. He joined the outfit in 2010.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) cadre, Wangdon Wangpan, surrendered before the Police and District administration in Longding District, reports Times of India. He joined the outfit in 2010.
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February - 13 
After simultaneous Maoist led hunger strikes by 1,100-1,500 prisoners across central and District jails in Palamu, Hazaribagh and Garhwa Districts last week, the Jharkhand Sentence Review Board has recommended the release of 53 lifers who have comple
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After simultaneous Maoist led hunger strikes by 1,100-1,500 prisoners across central and District jails in Palamu, Hazaribagh and Garhwa Districts last week, the Jharkhand Sentence Review Board has recommended the release of 53 lifers who have completed 14 years, reports The Times of India on February 14. In the protests, the prisoners refused food, demanding that the board, which had not met in a year, convene a meeting to consider remitting sentences of those serving life terms, said prison officials.
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February - 13 
Frequency of Left Wing Extremists holding jan adalats (people’s court/Kangaroo courts) has gone down considerably in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. While the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and its splinter group Tritiya Pr
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Frequency of Left Wing Extremists holding jan adalats (people’s court/Kangaroo courts) has gone down considerably in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. While the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and its splinter group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) hold jan adalats in the District, other splinter groups like People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Jharkhand Jan Morcha Parishad (JJMP) and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) almost refrain from it. The commandant of 134 Battalion of the CRPF here Anil Minz said, "Maoist who earlier conducted jan adalats on any pretext don't do so now." Another CRPF official T S Parihar said an attempt was made recently to hold a jan adalat at Kowwal but Security Forces did not let it happen. Parihar said, "In these jan adalats, many land dispute cases are heard. Land dispute has in fact made many villagers enter the rebel fold."
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February - 13 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, identified as Arshad Ahmad Sheikh and his associate, identified as Abid Ahmad Rather, were killed in an encounter with Police, 44-Rashtriya Rifles of Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Pinjur village
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, identified as Arshad Ahmad Sheikh and his associate, identified as Abid Ahmad Rather, were killed in an encounter with Police, 44-Rashtriya Rifles of Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Pinjur village of Shopian District on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 13 
In the backdrop of intelligence report regarding life threat to Kannur range (Kerala) Inspector General of Police (IGP) G. Suresh Rajpurohit, who oversees the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State, the Police have
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In the backdrop of intelligence report regarding life threat to Kannur range (Kerala) Inspector General of Police (IGP) G. Suresh Rajpurohit, who oversees the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State, the Police have strengthened his security, reports The Times of India on February 14. His escort will be strengthened even during his travel from the residence to office and vice versa and pilot vehicles will be provided during his trips outside. Moreover, his travel plans will not be disclosed to anybody.
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February - 13 
Nagaland Post further reports on February 13 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has withdrawn assignments of its five members, who were assigned to collect “national subscribe taxes”, for ‘not working honestly’ and faili
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Nagaland Post further reports on February 13 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has withdrawn assignments of its five members, who were assigned to collect “national subscribe taxes”, for ‘not working honestly’ and failing to submit 5 percent ‘tax’ and ‘business tax’ during 2013. In a press release, NSCN-K ‘deputy kilonser’ (minister) A. Langkhuh Konyak stated that withdrawal Azha (order) came into immediate effect in all four Districts of Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) areas i.e Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire and Longleng with regard to “Naga National subscribe taxes.” Further, it has informed these persons to submit their account statement within February 2014. It also stated that it would assign new members for national subscribe within March 2014. Till such time, the release stated that all ‘central taxes’ were being banned.
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February - 13 
Nagaland Post reports on February 18 that based on specific information about the movement of armed individuals in Gholapatti, Dimapur District, 29 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel launched an operation in the wee hours of February 13 and arrested two per
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Nagaland Post reports on February 18 that based on specific information about the movement of armed individuals in Gholapatti, Dimapur District, 29 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel launched an operation in the wee hours of February 13 and arrested two persons moving in a car, identified as Andrew N Yepthomi (27) and Hoto Chishi (27) along with one .22 pistol along with a magazine.
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February - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that after Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) paved the way by resolving that the words “under the aegis of Naga Council” would no longer be used for Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) and in the light the February 13 re
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Nagaland Post reports that after Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) paved the way by resolving that the words “under the aegis of Naga Council” would no longer be used for Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) and in the light the February 13 resolution at the public rally organised by Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA) in Dimapur District, ACAUT media cell has announced that it would henceforth be named as ACAUT Nagaland. The meeting upheld the 'One government, one tax' policy and the people present said they would refuse to pay tax to any organization till a solution is arrived at, adds The Times of India. "One government, one tax" means traders will only pay 'tax' to a combined group of militant outfits and not to different militant groups individually, said sources at the meeting.
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February - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that explosion took place in under construction campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), at Langol in Imphal West District on February 13, when suspected militants lobbed hand grenade. No casualty was reported in th
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Nagaland Post reports that explosion took place in under construction campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), at Langol in Imphal West District on February 13, when suspected militants lobbed hand grenade. No casualty was reported in the blast. Police suspect the bomb attack related with monetary demand from the contractor engaged in the construction and development of buildings and infrastructures of the NIT campus.
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February - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has referred the text of the draft settlement agreement to be signed with the ANVC, a ministry official said on February 13. “We have submitted the draft settlement agreement to be sign
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Nagaland Post reports that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has referred the text of the draft settlement agreement to be signed with the ANVC, a ministry official said on February 13. “We have submitted the draft settlement agreement to be signed with the ANVC to the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the final approval,” Shambhu Singh, joint secretary (northeast) in the home ministry said. “Once the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs gave its sanction to draft agreement, the Centre will finalise the date for final signing of the peace accord with the ANVC,” he said.
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February - 13 February - 14
Police in Hazaribag District arrested the ‘area commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sushiljee alias Ranjan Kumar at the Bahimar Chowk under the Katkums
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Police in Hazaribag District arrested the ‘area commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sushiljee alias Ranjan Kumar at the Bahimar Chowk under the Katkumsandi Police Station on February 14, reports The Times of India. He was nabbed while returning to Hathamedi village from Gaya, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik. Earlier on February 13, the Katkumsandi Police arrested two JPC cadres, Manoj Yadav of Sirka village and Yusuf of Mayurhand village, both under the Katkumsandi Police Station for allegedly realising levy from the Construction companies.
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February - 13 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Advisor T.K.A. Nair visited the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested pockets in Chhattisgarh and praised the efforts taken by the State Government to deal with the Maoists, reports The Business Standar
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Advisor T.K.A. Nair visited the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested pockets in Chhattisgarh and praised the efforts taken by the State Government to deal with the Maoists, reports The Business Standard on February 14. During his three-day visit, Nair travelled across the pockets of worst Maoist-infested Districts of Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Jagdalpur, Narayanpur Districts and Manpur area of Rajnandgaon District.
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February - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two unidentified IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants near Aiepowaliat Runikhata in Chirang District on February 13, reports Business Standard. A nine-mm pistol, a 7.65-mm pis
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two unidentified IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants near Aiepowaliat Runikhata in Chirang District on February 13, reports Business Standard. A nine-mm pistol, a 7.65-mm pistol, a grenade, two magazines, assorted ammunition and extortion demand notes were also recovered from them.
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February - 13 
State Government on February 13 charged its counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh with carrying out “some activities and implementing some schemes” at Behali area in its territory, reports The Shillong Times. Issuing an official statement at the ongoing S
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State Government on February 13 charged its counterpart in Arunachal Pradesh with carrying out “some activities and implementing some schemes” at Behali area in its territory, reports The Shillong Times. Issuing an official statement at the ongoing State Assembly session, Environment and Forest Minister, Rockybul Hussain said, “Though the Behali Reserve Forest is inside the Assam border, Arunachal Pradesh is doing some activities and implementing some schemes there.”
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February - 13 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) will be Goa’s exclusive investigative agency to register First Information Reports (FIR) and investigate terrorism related cases, as declared on February 13, reports The Times of India. The ATS will investigate cases in
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) will be Goa’s exclusive investigative agency to register First Information Reports (FIR) and investigate terrorism related cases, as declared on February 13, reports The Times of India. The ATS will investigate cases in respect of offences relating to the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the Explosive Substances Act 1908, the Arms Act, 1959 and the Foreigners Act 1946, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, the Information Technology Act, 2000. Terrorist activities, offences against the state, activities of gangsters, smugglers, gun runners, mafias, counterfeiters and narcotics smugglers, as well as offences prejudicial to national security or interest, public safety will be probed by the ATS. The state government has sanctioned 93 posts for ATS which include one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), two Police Inspectors, 14 Police Sub-Inspectors, nine Head Constable, 50 Police Constables and other office staff.
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February - 13 
The Army on February 13 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition after neutralising a guerrilla hideout in the Kishtwar District, reports Zee News. War-like stores including an AK-56 rifle, five magazines for an AK-56, 300 rounds of AK-56 ammunition,
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The Army on February 13 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition after neutralising a guerrilla hideout in the Kishtwar District, reports Zee News. War-like stores including an AK-56 rifle, five magazines for an AK-56, 300 rounds of AK-56 ammunition, a 7.62mm pistol, a magazine of 7.62mm pistol and four rounds of ammunition of 7.62mm pistol were recovered from the hideout.
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February - 13 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has said that initiative is still on to reach out to several groups for lasting peace in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on February 14. “ANVC-B was an alternative for deserter
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has said that initiative is still on to reach out to several groups for lasting peace in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on February 14. “ANVC-B was an alternative for deserters of United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) and GNLA. The members of GNLA and UALA who deserted their parent organizations, were willing to come under the ANVC-B fold,” a statement issued by the militant outfit on February 13 said.
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February - 13 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been ranked fourth among the top 10 most active non-state armed groups in 2013, according to study released this week by IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre, reports The Hindu. Among other i
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been ranked fourth among the top 10 most active non-state armed groups in 2013, according to study released this week by IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre, reports The Hindu. Among other insurgent groups listed in the top ten rankings are the Taliban (second rank), Bangladesh’s Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)- second, al-Qaeda in Iraq (fifth), al-Shabaab (sixth), Colombia’s FARC (seventh) and Syrian Jabhat al-Nusra (ninth). According to the IHS Jane’s latest ‘Global Terrorism and Insurgency Attack Index,’ a total of 258 attacks were claimed by, or attributed to, the CP-Maoist, even though this represented a 29 per cent decrease from the 362 attacks recorded in 2012. Matthew Henman, Manager of IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre explained that the decrease in CPI-Maoist attacks not only came amid a wider 16 per cent decrease in attacks nationwide, but also a 19 per cent decrease in the number of recorded counter-terrorism operations. “As such, despite progress in the counter-insurgency against the CPI (Maoist), the fall in attacks was also likely somewhat attributable to authorities challenging the group less in its extensive area of operations in the so-called ‘Red Belt’ States,” he added.
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February - 13 
The Sangai Express reports that alleging that seven persons, allegedly involved in killing of nine Karbi people whose bodies were recovered in the Pachaspura area near Chemukedima in Dimapur District in January, were hiding at the Nationalist Sociali
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The Sangai Express reports that alleging that seven persons, allegedly involved in killing of nine Karbi people whose bodies were recovered in the Pachaspura area near Chemukedima in Dimapur District in January, were hiding at the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) headquarters at Camp Hebron in Dimapur District, the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) on February 13 asked the organisation to hand them over to the Police. “I have conveyed to the NSCN-IM to handover the seven accused to the Police so that law can take its course of action,” CFMG chairman Lieutenant General (Retd) N K Singh said alleging that the seven accused were reportedly hiding in the outfit’s headquarters. Singh informed that the involvement of the NSCN-IM has come to light after the arrest of three alleged accused persons. The date and place of arrest was not mentioned.
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February - 13 
The Shillong Times reports on February 14 that the newly-floated Garo militant outfit the A·chik Tiger Force (ATF) has demanded equal ‘tax’ as its counterpart, the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) from the Traders of Williamnagar in East Garo Hil
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The Shillong Times reports on February 14 that the newly-floated Garo militant outfit the A·chik Tiger Force (ATF) has demanded equal ‘tax’ as its counterpart, the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) from the Traders of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District. ATF ‘area commander’ of East Garo Hills, Mikkim Arengh said that the GNLA had been receiving huge amounts of money as ‘taxes’ from the traders of Williamnagar adding that it too deserved the same treatment from the traders.
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February - 14 February - 16
An engineer, Pankaj Kumar, who was abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Bundu in Khunti District, was set free on February 16, reports The Hindu. Kumar was abducted while he was supervising the constructio
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An engineer, Pankaj Kumar, who was abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Bundu in Khunti District, was set free on February 16, reports The Hindu. Kumar was abducted while he was supervising the construction of a bridge at Sumandi village on February 14. Bundu Deputy Superintendent of Police Ram S Rai dismissed reports that Kumar was freed following payment of money.
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February - 14 
Based on specific inputs regarding extortion by miscreants in Chumukedima in Dimapur, 37 AR arrested one extortionist identified as Zasiratuo Doze on February 14. According to a press release, during the operation, the individual and his car, one .22
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Based on specific inputs regarding extortion by miscreants in Chumukedima in Dimapur, 37 AR arrested one extortionist identified as Zasiratuo Doze on February 14. According to a press release, during the operation, the individual and his car, one .22 pistol along with one magazine, two live rounds and other miscellaneous items were also recovered.
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February - 14 
Encroachers from Nagaland on February 14 destroyed 17 border posts along Karbi Anglong (Assam) -Dimapur (Nagaland) border, reports Nagaland Post.
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Encroachers from Nagaland on February 14 destroyed 17 border posts along Karbi Anglong (Assam) -Dimapur (Nagaland) border, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 14 
On February 14, Police arrested six persons with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 11,500 while they were trying to sell the notes to a vendor in Jaipur, reports Zee News. The accused were identified as Vasudeo, Dilip Kumar, Sher Singh, Neer
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On February 14, Police arrested six persons with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 11,500 while they were trying to sell the notes to a vendor in Jaipur, reports Zee News. The accused were identified as Vasudeo, Dilip Kumar, Sher Singh, Neeraj Kumar, Kishore Singh, and B Sharma. Police also recovered a set of papers used for printing fake currency from their possession.
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February - 14 
Seven persons were arrested along with Fake India Currency Note (FICN) by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police from Anantnag District on February 14, reports The Times of India. Police claimed to have nuetralised the gang, allegedly being operated by Paki
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Seven persons were arrested along with Fake India Currency Note (FICN) by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police from Anantnag District on February 14, reports The Times of India. Police claimed to have nuetralised the gang, allegedly being operated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), involved in distributing FICN at the international level. Police said they had recovered FICN having face value of INR 10, 50,000 from the accused, who also confessed to have smuggled around INR 23, 50,000 FICN to various parts of India.
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February - 14 
The Shillong Times reports on February 15 that the Nagaland Government constituted the three-member High Power Enquiry Committee (HPEC) on January 4 to probe into the recovery of nine bodies from Pachaspura area, Chumekedima, Dimapur, while the Nagal
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The Shillong Times reports on February 15 that the Nagaland Government constituted the three-member High Power Enquiry Committee (HPEC) on January 4 to probe into the recovery of nine bodies from Pachaspura area, Chumekedima, Dimapur, while the Nagaland Home Department said the HPEC has been constituted along with Police investigation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has identified seven National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres behind killings.
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February - 14 
The State Government has till date dispatched copies of 15 Acts relating to influx out of a total of 52 to the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups for their perusal, reports The Shillong Times on February 15. Earlier, the Political Affairs de
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The State Government has till date dispatched copies of 15 Acts relating to influx out of a total of 52 to the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups for their perusal, reports The Shillong Times on February 15. Earlier, the Political Affairs department had asked the pro-ILP pressure groups to provide the names of all the 52 Acts which were sought by them during the January 15 meeting with the Government.
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February - 14 
Three residents of Nelnar, about 40 km from the District headquarters of Narayanpur District, have been killed in an incident which the family and other villagers say is a fake encounter, an allegation rubbished by the Police, who called the three as
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Three residents of Nelnar, about 40 km from the District headquarters of Narayanpur District, have been killed in an incident which the family and other villagers say is a fake encounter, an allegation rubbished by the Police, who called the three as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Hindu on February 15. Superintendent of Police, Amit Kamble on February 14 said the bodies of father-son duo Lakhmu Mandawi and Bijan Mandawi and Ramsai Kado were returned to the families after post-mortem. While the family members and villagers told The Hindu over telephone that the three were not even “remotely attached” to Naxalites, the Police claimed that they were members of “people’s militia” of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 14 
Two cattle traders were abducted by armed militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Gastala under Phulbari Police Station of West Garo Hills District on February 14, reports Telegraph. Seven cattle traders were returning in an autorick
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Two cattle traders were abducted by armed militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Gastala under Phulbari Police Station of West Garo Hills District on February 14, reports Telegraph. Seven cattle traders were returning in an autorickshaw when 15 armed militants of the GNLA intercepted the vehicle at Gastala and ordered them to disembark. They were held at gunpoint and taken deep inside a forest. Five of the seven cattle traders fled under cover of darkness and reached Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District (Assam). Faruque Ahmed (40) and Aftabul Rahman (55), however, could not escape from the clutches of the militants. Ahmed and Rahman had gone to purchase cattle from Gastola market.
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February - 14 
UK in its consolidated list of organisations involved in terror activities or terror financing brought out on February 14, 2014 has named International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Babbar Khalsa and Khalistan Zindabad as org
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UK in its consolidated list of organisations involved in terror activities or terror financing brought out on February 14, 2014 has named International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Babbar Khalsa and Khalistan Zindabad as organisations that requires total financial sanctions, reports The Times of India. These organizations are among other global threats like the Sri Lankan terror group, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which came up for a review under the Terrorist Asset Freezing Act 2010. The Treasury unanimously decided these organizations need to be subject to the financial sanctions imposed by the Act.
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February - 15 
‘Education kilonser (minister)’, James Anar Naga, National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA), has informed all government schools in Nagaland that it would not to allow any ‘proxy teachers’ either in town or village, reports Nagaland Post on February 16
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‘Education kilonser (minister)’, James Anar Naga, National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA), has informed all government schools in Nagaland that it would not to allow any ‘proxy teachers’ either in town or village, reports Nagaland Post on February 16.
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February - 15 
10 Kuki militants surrendered to Border Security Force (BSF) in Churachandpur District on February 15, reports Nagaland Post.
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10 Kuki militants surrendered to Border Security Force (BSF) in Churachandpur District on February 15, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 15 
An Arunachal Pradesh based militant outfit, National Liberation Council of Taniland (NLCT) has claimed the responsibility for the attack in Behali Reserve Forest in Sonitpur District of Assam and said that the attack was in retaliation to “illegal ev
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An Arunachal Pradesh based militant outfit, National Liberation Council of Taniland (NLCT) has claimed the responsibility for the attack in Behali Reserve Forest in Sonitpur District of Assam and said that the attack was in retaliation to “illegal eviction carried out by Assam in the area", reports The Assam Tribune on February 16. In a statement, the outfit warned that more blood-shed could be seen in that area. The outfit also said that the Central Government as well as the Governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were not interested in finding permanent solution to the boundary dispute. However, security sources said that the NLCT was not a very active militant outfit and no activity of the outfit was noticed in recent times. 11 persons were killed in the Behali Reserve Forest along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-State border in Sonitpur District on January 29
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February - 15 
An unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in the forest between Tamodi and Madpal villages under the Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District during a search
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An unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in the forest between Tamodi and Madpal villages under the Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District during a search operation on February 15, reports The Hindu. A joint team of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and District Police force were on a combing operation in the Gangalur, Mirtur and Bhairmagarh region. Apart from the dead body of the Maoist, a .303 rifle, a muzzle loading gun, live cartridges and some Naxal literature were also recovered from the spot.
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February - 15 
AR raided the house of an individual identified as Avi Zuyie in resident ward number 7 in Chumkedima, in Dimapur District and recovered one .22 rifle and ten rounds live ammunition on October 15, reports Nagaland Post.
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AR raided the house of an individual identified as Avi Zuyie in resident ward number 7 in Chumkedima, in Dimapur District and recovered one .22 rifle and ten rounds live ammunition on October 15, reports Nagaland Post.
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Information gathered from two arrested cadre as well as proof from the camp of the Odisha Maovadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda inside Merikote reserve forest near Salimagochha under Badagada Police Station limits in Ganjam District hints that
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Information gathered from two arrested cadre as well as proof from the camp of the Odisha Maovadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda inside Merikote reserve forest near Salimagochha under Badagada Police Station limits in Ganjam District hints that the outfit now has less than 10 members, reports The Hindu. OMP is a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). According to Police sources, Sabyasachi is not able to lure any new members into the OMP. Therefore, he is trying to mobilise cadre from other parts of the State such as Keonjhar. As per the details given by Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashis Kumar Singh on February 16 regarding the successful operation on February 15, both the arrested OMP cadre were from Harichandanpur Police Station area of Keonjhar District and in their early 20s. The arrested persons were Bhupati Mahanta (22) from Tangarapada village and Govinda Moharana (24) of Tambahara village. On February 15, Security Forces exchanged fire with OMP cadres in Merikote reserve forest during a combing operation. According to Police, some of the items seized from the camp show that Sabyasachi was also present during the joint operation of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and the Special Operation Group (SOG) on Saturday [February 15],” said the SP. The Merikote reserve forest is located on the border of Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Gajapati Districts.
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February - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) in Bihar are using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to ensure the safety and security of their men in field operations, reports The Times of India on February 16. "The induction of UAVs will keep an eye on Maoist movements in Mao
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Security Forces (SFs) in Bihar are using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to ensure the safety and security of their men in field operations, reports The Times of India on February 16. "The induction of UAVs will keep an eye on Maoist movements in Maoist strongholds in north Bihar plains and forest areas in southern Bihar. It will minimise the chances of casualties of security personnel engaged in anti-Maoists operations" said a senior Police Official.
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February - 15 
The Bihar Police on February 15 arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ram Pravesh Baitha alias Satish, allegedly in charge of Bihar operations, along with Pravesh Mishra, an alleged arms supplier to the Maoists, reports The Hin
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The Bihar Police on February 15 arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ram Pravesh Baitha alias Satish, allegedly in charge of Bihar operations, along with Pravesh Mishra, an alleged arms supplier to the Maoists, reports The Hindu. A team of the Special Task Force and Muzaffarpur District Police arrested the duo from the Motipur area in Muzaffarpur District. Baitha is a resident of Madhuban, Motihari District. He is a member of Bihar, Jharkhand, North Chhattisgarh Special Area Committee (BJNCSAC) and in charge of Maoist operations in Bihar. Mishra, on the other hand is the brother of Pramod Mishra leader of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC).
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February - 15 
The Chhattisgarh Police on February 15 arrested three more alleged Maoist conduits, identified as Dashrath Mandavi, Rajkumar Mandavi and Laxman Mandavi and seized cash and ammunition from them in Kanker District of the north Bastar region, reports Th
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The Chhattisgarh Police on February 15 arrested three more alleged Maoist conduits, identified as Dashrath Mandavi, Rajkumar Mandavi and Laxman Mandavi and seized cash and ammunition from them in Kanker District of the north Bastar region, reports The Hindu. 47 live cartridges, gelatins, detonators and INR 11,500 were recovered from their possession. The conduits were allegedly involved in the movement of cash, supplying essential commodities to Maoists inside core forest, besides accompanying senior cadres during their travel to several parts of the region. Dashrath had a key role in transferring cash while Rajkumar was the close aide of ‘divisional committee commander’ of Madh region, Prabhakar, who is reportedly handling the Maoist supply channel in Bastar region. With this arrest, a total of 17 Maoist couriers, including two prominent businessmen who were a part of the urban channel of the outlawed CPI-Maoist, have been nabbed in the State in the past two months.
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February - 16 
A CoBRA trooper of 204 Battalion was injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the forests under the Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District early on February 16, reports The Hindu.
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A CoBRA trooper of 204 Battalion was injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the forests under the Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District early on February 16, reports The Hindu.
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February - 16 
An indefinite economic blockade of Manipur called by Emboi Serto led All Tribal Student's Union of Manipur (ATSUM) begun on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. ATSUM has been demanding delegation of full powers to Autonomous District Councils,
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An indefinite economic blockade of Manipur called by Emboi Serto led All Tribal Student's Union of Manipur (ATSUM) begun on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. ATSUM has been demanding delegation of full powers to Autonomous District Councils, presentation and clearance of the Bill for changing tribal reservation rules by the State Assembly and conversion of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU)-Manipur Campus into a full- fledged university.
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February - 16 
Border Security Force (BSF) is acquiring 191 acres of land for construction of three-tier border fencing along the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu frontier of the State, according to Daily Excelsior. “Out of the total land measuring 10408 kanals (1301
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Border Security Force (BSF) is acquiring 191 acres of land for construction of three-tier border fencing along the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu frontier of the State, according to Daily Excelsior. “Out of the total land measuring 10408 kanals (1301 acres) in 118 villages of Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, an area measuring 1599 kanals (191 acres) is being acquired by BSF for fencing in 17 villages of Hiranagar constituency of Kathua District along International Border”, Minister of State for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Aijaz Ahmed Khan said on February 16.
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February - 16 
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on February 16 said that around 4132 militants are still living in Pakistan and PoK and no individual has returned to the State through the routes identified under the rehabilitation policy announced in November 2010, re
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Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on February 16 said that around 4132 militants are still living in Pakistan and PoK and no individual has returned to the State through the routes identified under the rehabilitation policy announced in November 2010, reports Daily Excelsior. Chief Minister said, “No exact details about the number of ultras in Pakistan/PoK are readily available. However, reportedly, there are approximately 4132 ultras still there”.
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February - 16 
Five militants of three different militant formations surrendered to BSF along with arms and ammunition in Bishnupur District on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. Out of the five surrendered militants, three belonged to United National Liberat
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Five militants of three different militant formations surrendered to BSF along with arms and ammunition in Bishnupur District on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. Out of the five surrendered militants, three belonged to United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one each to Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) and People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). The three UNLF militants were identified as 'lance chapel' P Nanao alias Tijamani, 'lance chapel' O Kokchaba alias Tomba and 'lance chapel' Simon Kuki alias Suanpao. The RPF cadre has been identified as 'Sergeant' Nehlun Haokip alias Raju Kuki and the PREPAK cadre was 'lance chapel' Ngamjaba alias Lalboi. The militants handed over one lathode gun, one shell, one .9 mm pistol with a magazine containing 10 live rounds, one .32 pistol with three live rounds, one hand grenade and one magazine of AK 47 containing 12 live rounds.
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February - 16 
Police arrested a 24-year-old woman, identified as Priya Chauhan, with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 12,500 from Jamalpur market area of Ahmedabad on February 16, reports The Times of India. In her primary statement, she said that her f
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Police arrested a 24-year-old woman, identified as Priya Chauhan, with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 12,500 from Jamalpur market area of Ahmedabad on February 16, reports The Times of India. In her primary statement, she said that her father Sumersingh Chauhan had given her the currency notes to be used in smaller markets and thus, she had targeted the vegetable market. The officials said that they want to know whether there are more members in the group and for how long they had been in the city.
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February - 16 
Rakesh Maria, a 1981 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was declared as the Mumbai Police commissioner on February 16, reports Mid Day. In addition, Vijay Kamble was declared Thane commissioner, KL Prasad was appointed as commissioner of Navi
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Rakesh Maria, a 1981 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was declared as the Mumbai Police commissioner on February 16, reports Mid Day. In addition, Vijay Kamble was declared Thane commissioner, KL Prasad was appointed as commissioner of Navi Mumbai. Satish Mathur has been appointed as Pune Commissioner.
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February - 16 
Rise of cyber crime cases in Assam has become a matter of serious concern as the number of such cases registered increased sharply during last few years, Nagaland Post reported on February 17. According to sources, around 500 such cases were register
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Rise of cyber crime cases in Assam has become a matter of serious concern as the number of such cases registered increased sharply during last few years, Nagaland Post reported on February 17. According to sources, around 500 such cases were registered in the year 2013. Sources said that earlier, cyber crime cases were registered only in the cyber crime cell of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) but with growing number of such incidents taking place, all the Police Stations are now asked to register cases and the cell provides technical help in investigation of the cases. “When the cyber crime cell was opened, only around 50 cases a year were registered but the number is increasing,” sources pointed out. Sources revealed that majority of the cases registered in the State are related to bank frauds as money from the accounts of the gullible customers were withdrawn by the fraudsters.
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February - 16 
Security Forces on February 16 killed ‘divisional commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Shafi Sheikh alias Shafi Peer alias Rashid in an encounter at Bhat Mohalla of Seeloo in Sopore of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excels
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Security Forces on February 16 killed ‘divisional commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Shafi Sheikh alias Shafi Peer alias Rashid in an encounter at Bhat Mohalla of Seeloo in Sopore of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. One Pistol with eight rounds and a grenade was recovered from the site of the encounter. Sources said that he was ‘communication commander’ for HM between 2001 and 2003. According to sources, Shafi he was an IED expert and was involved in a number of IED blasts including the blast at Police Station Sopore in 2011. Moreover, he has been involved in number of killing incidents in 2011 and 2013. He went across to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training in 1995 and returned back in 1998. He was active in North Kashmir before he was arrested in 2003. He was released in 2004 and re-arrested in 2006. He was released in 2008 and was actively involved in the militancy since then.
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February - 16 
The ‘eastern area commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Ajan Momin alias Jimmy accused its former 'finance secretary' Reding T Sangma, who went on to form a new outfit called A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), of fund misuse,
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The ‘eastern area commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Ajan Momin alias Jimmy accused its former 'finance secretary' Reding T Sangma, who went on to form a new outfit called A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), of fund misuse, reports The Shillong Times. “He invested INR 70, 00,000 for coal trade and rubber plantations. All that money was taken from the organisation,” claimed the GNLA ‘eastern area commander'
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February - 16 
The newly formed vigilante group, Achik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC) headquartered in Ampati, South West Garo Hills, while terming the talks with the Garo Hills based militants as unconstitutional, has asked the Centre to send additional forces to
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The newly formed vigilante group, Achik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC) headquartered in Ampati, South West Garo Hills, while terming the talks with the Garo Hills based militants as unconstitutional, has asked the Centre to send additional forces to the region to tackle the militants and end the sufferings of the people, reports The Shillong Times on February 17. In a letter addressed to Anil Goswami, Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, APVC convener, Che Guevara Marak said that Council was formed with the mission of establishing peace in Garo Hills. The Telegraph reports on February 17 the Centre has dubbed the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo hills of Meghalaya as “worst” and found that “underestimating” the problem in the beginning by the state administration led to mushrooming of militant outfits and its inability to tackle the situation.
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February - 16 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has refuted any connection with the three persons who reportedly surrendered to 54 Battalion Border Security Force (BSF) on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. The names of Pinao alias Tejmani, O Kokch
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has refuted any connection with the three persons who reportedly surrendered to 54 Battalion Border Security Force (BSF) on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. The names of Pinao alias Tejmani, O Kokchaba alias Tomba and Simon Kuki are not found in the enrolment list of both UNLF and Manipur People's Army (MPA) and they are unknown to the party, said a press release issued by M Sak Hen of the outfit’s 'department of publicity'.
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February - 16 
Three militants of Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) faction surrendered before the authorities of Border Security Force (BSF) at Malda Kumarpara Border Outpost under Gandacherra subdivision in Dhalai Distr
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Three militants of Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) faction surrendered before the authorities of Border Security Force (BSF) at Malda Kumarpara Border Outpost under Gandacherra subdivision in Dhalai District on February 16, reports Tripurainfo. The three militants were identified as Jospeh Reang, Basajay Aslong and Angiakrai Reang. BSF sources added that the militants had deserted their hideout because of food shortage. They were also not paid their salaries for a long time. During the surrender, the trio deposited one revolver to the authorities.
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February - 16 
Two unidentified men hurled a handmade bomb on Pritam Dabnath (24), a shopkeeper, in Mahur market in Mahur area of Dima Hasao District on February 16, reports The New Indian Express. Pritam Dabnath sustained injuries in his left eye and ear due to th
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Two unidentified men hurled a handmade bomb on Pritam Dabnath (24), a shopkeeper, in Mahur market in Mahur area of Dima Hasao District on February 16, reports The New Indian Express. Pritam Dabnath sustained injuries in his left eye and ear due to the blast and was admitted to Haflong Civil Hospital.
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February - 16 
Unidentified militants triggered a grenade attack at the residence of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Vice-President Sagolsem Achou in Wangoi area of Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty was reported in the blast.
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Unidentified militants triggered a grenade attack at the residence of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Vice-President Sagolsem Achou in Wangoi area of Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty was reported in the blast.
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February - 16 
West Bengal Police arrested two militants of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), 'vice chairman' Tom Adhikary and 'finance secretary' Nilambar Rajbanshi, at Lichubagan village on National Highway (NH) 31 in Darjeeling District on February 16,
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West Bengal Police arrested two militants of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), 'vice chairman' Tom Adhikary and 'finance secretary' Nilambar Rajbanshi, at Lichubagan village on National Highway (NH) 31 in Darjeeling District on February 16, reports The Assam Tribune. Fifty SIM cards, two pistols and seven cell phones were seized from the arrested duo. However, according to a Police source, Tom was arrested from Bhadrapur in Nepal on February 7 along with Nilambar, adds The Telegraph. “Nepal police was pursuing a tip-off that we had provided them. After arresting him, they asked us to send Adhikary’s photographs. The identity of the KLO leader was established on the night of February 7. Officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and we started talking with Nepal Police as India does not have an extradition treaty with Nepal. We requested Nepal Police not to show Adhikary’s arrest in Nepal because had it been done there, bringing him to our territory would have been an impossible task,” said a source in Bengal Police.
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February - 17 
A Delhi court on February 17 extended till March 3, 2014 the judicial custody of a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable and two others, arrested for their alleged roles in narcotics trade through which money was used to fund banned terror outfit Hizb-u
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A Delhi court on February 17 extended till March 3, 2014 the judicial custody of a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable and two others, arrested for their alleged roles in narcotics trade through which money was used to fund banned terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports PTI.
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February - 17 
A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Mohammad Umer Madani, who was recruiting youths in India in the name of Jihad, has been sent to jail for five years by a Delhi court for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and supplying money for
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A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Mohammad Umer Madani, who was recruiting youths in India in the name of Jihad, has been sent to jail for five years by a Delhi court for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and supplying money for terrorist activities, reported Business Standard on February 18. According to special cell of Delhi Police, in May 2009 information was received that Madani, a native of Bihar, was settled in Nepal after taking training for LeT in Pakistan. The Police alleged he was recruiting the youths in India in the name of Jihad and was sending them to Pakistan for training. The Police said that on June 4, 2009, Madani was arrested and was found in possessions of some papers, diaries, personal belongings, US dollars and some FICNs.
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February - 17 
Aiming to disrupt the forthcoming General Elections, the Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] are planning extensive mining in their strongholds to target political leaders and Security Forces (SFs) as a bounce-back strategy after their failure to ex
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Aiming to disrupt the forthcoming General Elections, the Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] are planning extensive mining in their strongholds to target political leaders and Security Forces (SFs) as a bounce-back strategy after their failure to execute poll-boycott plans in Chhattisgarh in November 2013, according to an alert sounded by the Ministry of Home Affair (MHA), reports The Hindu on February 18. The advisory documents purported revelations by a leader of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) indicating that the outfit plans to mine areas in the Narayanpatna, Bandhugaon and Laxmipur areas of Odisha. A two-pronged strategy devised by the Jharkhand Regional Committee of the CPI-Maoist has come to light following the seizure of a document by SFs in the Jamui District of Bihar on February 2. Titled “Chunao Bahishkar (Boycott Elections)”, the paper purportedly outlines the plan to disrupt the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls in certain Districts of Bihar and Jharkhand through boycott campaigns coupled with attacks targeting SFs and political leaders, especially those belonging to the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM).
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February - 17 
India's most wanted militant, Dawood Ibrahim, figures prominently on Britain's latest list of banned terrorist and terrorist groups facing financial sanctions along with Pakistan based groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and terrorist outfit Indian Mu
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India's most wanted militant, Dawood Ibrahim, figures prominently on Britain's latest list of banned terrorist and terrorist groups facing financial sanctions along with Pakistan based groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), reported The Times of India on February 18. They are part of 52 international terrorist organizations proscribed under the Terrorism Act, 2000. A British treasury department document has named Dawood under his various aliases and with his last known address — White House near Saudi Mosque in Karachi (Pakistan). The document has named JeM's splinter group, Khuddam Ul-Islam (Kul), as well. JeM and KuI seek the liberation of Kashmir from India and the destruction of US and India. JeM has a stated objective of unifying the various Kashmiri militant groups. The Indian Mujahideen too is on the list as it aims to establish an Islamic state and implement Sharia law in India using violent means.
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February - 17 
Maharashtra has the highest number in the registration of cases that involved violation of the Information Technology Act and other cyber crime laws in the last three years, The Times of India reports on February 18. The state saw 919 cases filed and
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Maharashtra has the highest number in the registration of cases that involved violation of the Information Technology Act and other cyber crime laws in the last three years, The Times of India reports on February 18. The state saw 919 cases filed and 693 persons arrested in the last three years. Meanwhile, Parliament was informed in the ongoing session that the state was followed by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka at 883 and 716 cyber cases filed, respectively. Andhra Pradesh made 493 arrests and Karnataka 195, far behind the state.
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February - 17 
Security Forces seized 3,400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, used for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and explosives along with detonators during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Bihar’s Rohtas District, reports The Hi
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Security Forces seized 3,400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, used for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and explosives along with detonators during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Bihar’s Rohtas District, reports The Hindu on February 18. The operation was conducted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with State Police forces in the Rudrapur forests of the District. “Numerous bags weighing 3,400-kgs of ammonium nitrate were seized during an operation in the district. Also, 700 electronic detonators were seized,” a senior official here said. Thirteen large bundles of iron wire mesh were also seized during the same operation, the official added.
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February - 17 
Suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) shot at a businessman, identified as Babu Ali (32), at Lengraghat Bazaar in Kokrajhar District on February 17, reports The Telegraph. Police said two persons came on a
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Suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) shot at a businessman, identified as Babu Ali (32), at Lengraghat Bazaar in Kokrajhar District on February 17, reports The Telegraph. Police said two persons came on a bike and shot at Ali. He was later taken to hospital.
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February - 17 
The joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police made a recovery of arms and ammunition during a combing operation in the forest of Nalraja temple along the Karmnasha river under Pannuganj Police Station in Sonebhadra District on Febr
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The joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police made a recovery of arms and ammunition during a combing operation in the forest of Nalraja temple along the Karmnasha river under Pannuganj Police Station in Sonebhadra District on February 17, reports The Times of India. Inspector General (IG) (Varanasi zone) Prakash D said, "A joint team of CRPF and police were on a routine combing operation in the jungles along the Karmnasha near Nalraja Shiv temple in afternoon when they noticed a dump of arms and ammunition. Upon checking, one rifle, one single barrel gun, one revolver, one country-made revolver, live cartridges, two tiffin bombs and two electric detonators with fuse wires were recovered." Police said recovery of tiffin bombs hinted at Maoist hand. Pannuganj is linked with the border of Maoist-affected Chandauli District.
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February - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet at the NIA Special Court against two accused, Abdul Kalam alias Azad and Abdul Majeed in the Nedumbassery (Ernakulam District, Kerala) Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case of March, 201
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet at the NIA Special Court against two accused, Abdul Kalam alias Azad and Abdul Majeed in the Nedumbassery (Ernakulam District, Kerala) Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case of March, 2010, New Indian Express reported on February 18. The NIA charged 489 (B), 489 (C) r/w 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the accused. Sanal Kumar, Abdulla Haji and Mohammad Rafi are the other accused. These persons were not chargesheeted as they are yet to be arrested. Abdul Kalam was arrested from Kondotty while Abdul Majeed was deported from Dubai last year. According to the NIA, Muhammed Rafi has been raising funds from Gulf countries and smuggling FICN into India to destabilise the Indian economy since 2007. Abdul Kalam had received FICNs from Abdulla Haji and handed them over to Muhammad Rafi.
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February - 17 
Two landmines weighing 20 kilograms and 15 kilograms each and three SBML guns were recovered in an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in the Nishikal area of Rayagada District, reports The Pioneer on February 18. The operatio
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Two landmines weighing 20 kilograms and 15 kilograms each and three SBML guns were recovered in an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in the Nishikal area of Rayagada District, reports The Pioneer on February 18. The operation was launched by the 4th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the leadership of Commandant Balaram Behera, four days ago.
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February - 17 
Welcoming Meghalaya Governor K. K. Paul’s offer of peace talks, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander in chief’ Sohan D Shira maintained that it can happen only if their ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma is released from prison and leads the gro
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Welcoming Meghalaya Governor K. K. Paul’s offer of peace talks, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander in chief’ Sohan D Shira maintained that it can happen only if their ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma is released from prison and leads the group in the deliberations, The Shillong Times reports on February 18. Champion R Sangma is currently lodged in Shillong jail for subversive activities. He has obtained bail in several cases but needs to secure bail in two more cases to walk out free. Referring to A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), Sohan D Shira, said, “We have reliable source that the floating of new outfit ASAK was masterminded by surrendered GNLA Mingran T Sangma”. Mingran was previously the ‘chief training instructor’ of GNLA, but had deserted the group with over a dozen cadres and substantial number of weapons. Also, the ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of ASAK, Chue Dilsrang, refuting the allegations made against outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Reding T Sangma by GNLA of fund misuse in a statement issued on February 17, claimed that during his stint as the ‘finance secretary’ of the GNLA, Reding was prevented from executing his duties as per his designation and had never extorted money for his own benefits.
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February - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Bhagat Jaade (27) and his wife, Vanoja alias Tejo Netam (21), surrendered before Police in Rajnandgaon District on February 18, reports The Times of India. Additional Director Gener
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Bhagat Jaade (27) and his wife, Vanoja alias Tejo Netam (21), surrendered before Police in Rajnandgaon District on February 18, reports The Times of India. Additional Director General of Police [Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) operations], Rajinder Kumar Vij said Jaade was a ‘member’ of Rajnandgaon-Kanker border ‘divisional committee’ of the CPI-Maoist and was also ‘secretary’ of Dallirajhara ‘area committee’. His wife Vanoja alias Tejo Netam (21) was a member of Aundhi ‘local committee’. They were active in the CPI-Maoist for about five years and gradually got disillusioned with harassment and exploitation of dalam (armed squad) members by the leaders of the party.
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February - 18 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 18 extended the custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar till February 28, reports Indian Express. The duo, accused in the July 13,
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 18 extended the custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar till February 28, reports Indian Express. The duo, accused in the July 13, 2011, Mumbai triple blasts case. According to the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad, the accused have played a crucial role in the blasts and were involved in assembling the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) used in the terror attack.
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February - 18 
A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) 'commander-in-chief' Reding T Sangma accused Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) 'commander-in-chief' Sohan D Shira of collecting ‘tax’ from highway construction firm, reports The Shillong Times. ASAK leader
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A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) 'commander-in-chief' Reding T Sangma accused Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) 'commander-in-chief' Sohan D Shira of collecting ‘tax’ from highway construction firm, reports The Shillong Times. ASAK leader claimed that Sohan D Shira had taken a sum of INR 100 million from BSC C&C Joint Venture (JV) which has bagged the tender to built and widen the Tura to Shillong road via Jengjal, Songsak, Nongshram, Shallang, Nongstoin route that has been named National Highway 44 E. Reding T Sangma also accused, “Sohan demanded and took INR 1 billion from A’king Nokma who had received compensation from government for parting with their land for the Balpakram National Park. He bought a plot of land in Nongrim Hills locality of Shillong and has also purchased an apartment in Guwahati.” Meanwhile, the breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has alleged that attempts are being made to mar the peace process in Garo Hills which has already witnessed bloodshed, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 18 
ANVC-B on February 18 expressed doubt over the role of A'chik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC), the newly formed vigilante group, and source of the footage that was leaked to media where a GNLA cadre executed an unidentified victim mercilessly, report
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ANVC-B on February 18 expressed doubt over the role of A'chik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC), the newly formed vigilante group, and source of the footage that was leaked to media where a GNLA cadre executed an unidentified victim mercilessly, reports The Shillong Times. “It is an old footage similar to Taliban execution which is aimed to unleash fear and terror. Why was the footage leaked now when the GNLA is showing signs of coming for peace talks,” the ANVC-B questioned. The ANVC-B also added that if the GNLA is willing to join the peace talks, Government must process necessary steps at the earliest to bring them on board in the best interest of Garo hills. Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on February 18, said that the government will examine the demand of the GNLA to release its jailed chairman for peace talks. “We need to evaluate everything in hand before moving forward and examine their (GNLA) demand,” Sangma told journalists.
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February - 18 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative and September 13, 2008, Delhi serial blasts accused, Faizan Ahmed Sultan, was arrested by Dubai Police in Dubai on February 18, reports The Times of India. The detention has been worked out by Research and Analysis Wi
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative and September 13, 2008, Delhi serial blasts accused, Faizan Ahmed Sultan, was arrested by Dubai Police in Dubai on February 18, reports The Times of India. The detention has been worked out by Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) which on February 4, 2014, secured detention of IM operative Abdul Wahid Siddibappa, cousin of arrested India operations chief of IM Ahmed Zarar Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal, in Abu Dhabi. An unnamed official from the security establishment said, “We are working with the Dubai authorities to get him (Sultan) to India."
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February - 18 
Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh told the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) on February 18 that India and the United State (US) have agreed to cooperate to crack the financial network and fund raising activities of Pakistan-bas
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Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh told the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) on February 18 that India and the United State (US) have agreed to cooperate to crack the financial network and fund raising activities of Pakistan-based terror outfits and also in tackling counterfeit currency and illegal financial transactions, reports New Indian Express. He said India and the US have agreed to work together under the framework of the India-US (ministry of home affairs and department of homeland security) bilateral discussions. A bilateral meeting held in October 2013 facilitated the exchange of such information between concerned agencies of both the countries.
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February - 18 
Nagaland Post reports that two militants of the Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), identified as Belbong and Raga, were killed in West Garo Hills on February 18, a Police official said. “Two ANVC-B cadres were gunne
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Nagaland Post reports that two militants of the Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), identified as Belbong and Raga, were killed in West Garo Hills on February 18, a Police official said. “Two ANVC-B cadres were gunned down by GNLA (Garo National Liberation Army) rebels at Sankinigre area this morning allegedly for extorting money in the name of the GNLA,” said West Garo Hills District Superintendent of Police (SP) Mukesh Kumar Singh.
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February - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) launched operation at S Bongyang area in Senapati District and arrested one overground worker of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), identified as Seiphu Khongsai, on February 18, The Sangai Express reports.
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Security Forces (SFs) launched operation at S Bongyang area in Senapati District and arrested one overground worker of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), identified as Seiphu Khongsai, on February 18, The Sangai Express reports.
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February - 18 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Maharashtra Police near Alitola village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 18 (today), reports The Hindu. “The encounter took place near Alitola
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Maharashtra Police near Alitola village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 18 (today), reports The Hindu. “The encounter took place near Alitola village on the border of Gondia district and Gadchiroli district around midnight. We have recovered seven bodies and operations are on in this area” Ravindra Kadam, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Gadchiroli range, told The Hindu. The same group of Maoists had set ablaze a Gram Panchayat (village-level local self-government institution) building in a nearby village Kurshipar a day before, DIG Kadam said, adding that some policemen suffered minor injuries in the encounter.
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February - 18 
SFs arrested four suspected Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militants, in Goalpara District on February 18, reports Times of India.
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SFs arrested four suspected Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militants, in Goalpara District on February 18, reports Times of India.
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February - 18 
The Bokaro District Police and CRPF troopers, led by officer-in charge of Mahuataard Police Station, Manilal Rana, arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ganga Ram Manjhi alias Surendra Tuddu, on February 18, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cad
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The Bokaro District Police and CRPF troopers, led by officer-in charge of Mahuataard Police Station, Manilal Rana, arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ganga Ram Manjhi alias Surendra Tuddu, on February 18, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadre was wanted in several Maoist-related cases, including killings, arms act and damaging government property.
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February - 18 
The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Gujarat coast is highly sensitive due to its close proximity to a very vulnerable part of International Maritime Border Line, reported The Times of Ind
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The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Gujarat coast is highly sensitive due to its close proximity to a very vulnerable part of International Maritime Border Line, reported The Times of India on February 19. The panel said in its report that it was in agreement with the state Government that it needs more funds and infrastructure to improve and strengthen coastal security preparedness.
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February - 18 
The Times of India reports on February 22 that two Policemen were arrested for smuggling arms from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 18. They have been identified as Balkera Sangma and Hawaldar Major Rakesh D Shira of the 5th and 1
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The Times of India reports on February 22 that two Policemen were arrested for smuggling arms from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 18. They have been identified as Balkera Sangma and Hawaldar Major Rakesh D Shira of the 5th and 1st battalions of the Meghalaya Police respectively. The Policemen were ferrying arms for the newly-floated militant outfit, A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok, (ASAK), said a source in the Police. Police recovered 30 magazine pouches and rifle schilling in a carton.
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February - 19 
A day after KSU vice president created a storm by announcing that he has resigned from the influential students’ body and has joined the HNLC, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on February 19, said that the Government would verify whether the former KSU l
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A day after KSU vice president created a storm by announcing that he has resigned from the influential students’ body and has joined the HNLC, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on February 19, said that the Government would verify whether the former KSU leader had been maintaining prolonged association with the militant outfit before joining the group, according to The Shillong Times.
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February - 19 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tauseef Ahmad Dar, was killed in an encounter with Army in Dalwan village in Chrar-i-Sharief area of Budgam District on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. One SLR, 13 SLR rounds, one grenade and PA
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tauseef Ahmad Dar, was killed in an encounter with Army in Dalwan village in Chrar-i-Sharief area of Budgam District on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. One SLR, 13 SLR rounds, one grenade and PAN Card was recovered from the procession of the slain militant.
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February - 19 
A self-styled ‘central zone area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ram Raj Yadav alias Punjabi, was arrested from Imamganj Police Station area in Gaya District, reports The Business Standard on February 20.
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A self-styled ‘central zone area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ram Raj Yadav alias Punjabi, was arrested from Imamganj Police Station area in Gaya District, reports The Business Standard on February 20.
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February - 19 
An alleged CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as W Jainta Singh alias Dilip alias Lakapa, a resident of Imphal (Manipur), was arrested from Raxual area bordering Nepal in East Champaran District. Nepali currencies, ATM cards and other documents were seized
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An alleged CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as W Jainta Singh alias Dilip alias Lakapa, a resident of Imphal (Manipur), was arrested from Raxual area bordering Nepal in East Champaran District. Nepali currencies, ATM cards and other documents were seized from him.
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February - 19 
Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Nehchal Sandhu on February 19 said Nepal has played a very constructive role in helping India keep track of wanted terrorists and helping our law enforcement agencies in getting them, reports Business Standard.
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Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Nehchal Sandhu on February 19 said Nepal has played a very constructive role in helping India keep track of wanted terrorists and helping our law enforcement agencies in getting them, reports Business Standard.
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February - 19 
Forest and Environment Minister, Prestone Tynsong, on February 19, has claimed that the 13 pro-ILP pressure groups during a meeting on January 15 have agreed to look into a mechanism beyond ILP to tackle the problem of influx.
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Forest and Environment Minister, Prestone Tynsong, on February 19, has claimed that the 13 pro-ILP pressure groups during a meeting on January 15 have agreed to look into a mechanism beyond ILP to tackle the problem of influx.
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February - 19 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said there is no proposal under consideration by the State Government to grant amnesty to any militant and terrorist or any person involved in any heinous crime, reports Daily Excels
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said there is no proposal under consideration by the State Government to grant amnesty to any militant and terrorist or any person involved in any heinous crime, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 19 
Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh on February 19 told the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) that the central Government was holding regular talks with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led All Hurriyat Conference (APHC-M), reports Kashmirlife
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Minister of State for Home Affairs R.P.N. Singh on February 19 told the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) that the central Government was holding regular talks with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led All Hurriyat Conference (APHC-M), reports Kashmirlife.net. “Talks have been held regularly with the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir,” RPN Singh added. It also informed that Mirwaiz held meeting with former intelligence officers in the month of November 2013.
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February - 19 
Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWE)] in India have close links with Maoist organizations in the Philippines, Turkey and a few other countries and possibility of their front outfits getting foreign funds cannot be ruled out, the Central Government said
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Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWE)] in India have close links with Maoist organizations in the Philippines, Turkey and a few other countries and possibility of their front outfits getting foreign funds cannot be ruled out, the Central Government said on February 19, reports The Times of India. "The CPI-Maoist has close links with foreign Maoist organizations in the Philippines, Turkey etc. The outfit is also a member of the Coordination Committee of Maoist Parties and Organizations of South Asia. The Maoist parties of South Asian countries are members of this conglomerate," Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament). The Minister said recovery of arms and ammunition of foreign origin from LWEs in different encounters was an indication of the fact that the outfit was procuring weapons from external sources. "Inputs indicate that some senior cadres of the Communist Party of Philippines imparted training to the cadres of CPI-Maoist in 2005 and 2011," Singh said. The LWE groups have participated in seminars conducted in Belgium and Germany. The 'people's war' being waged by the CPI-Maoist against the Indian State has also drawn support from several Maoist fringe organizations in Germany, France, Turkey, Italy etc. Singh, however, said no specific intelligence inputs were available to indicate that the LWEs were getting financial assistance from external agencies or other countries.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 25 kilogram during an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in West Singhbhum District on February 19, reports PTI. Central Reserve Police Force (CRP
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 25 kilogram during an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in West Singhbhum District on February 19, reports PTI. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were combing the jungles of Kolotopo-Chotanagra in the District when they detected the IED, placed inside aluminium can.
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February - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a man, identified as Lalsu Dasru Kumoti (65), at Manewara village in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on February 19, reports dnaindia.com. Police said that a group
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a man, identified as Lalsu Dasru Kumoti (65), at Manewara village in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on February 19, reports dnaindia.com. Police said that a group of Maoist dragged him out of his house and shot him dead.
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February - 19 
The Eastern ‘area commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Jimmy Ch Momin, accused the breakaway faction, A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) chief, Reding T Sangma, of deserting the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and joining
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The Eastern ‘area commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Jimmy Ch Momin, accused the breakaway faction, A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) chief, Reding T Sangma, of deserting the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and joining the GNLA merely for monetary gains as well as in fear of action being taken against him by the ANVC leadership for his misdeeds, reports The Shillong Times on February 20. He also alleged that Reding had the history of drifting from one militant group to the other adding that the current militant group, ASAK was the third that he had switched allegiance to.
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February - 19 
The Ministry of Defence in its booklet titled "Brief Statement on Activities & Achievements of Ministry of Defence" during 2013, which has been tabled in Parliament said that the security situation in J&K is "fragile" with Pakistan's "proxy war" cont
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The Ministry of Defence in its booklet titled "Brief Statement on Activities & Achievements of Ministry of Defence" during 2013, which has been tabled in Parliament said that the security situation in J&K is "fragile" with Pakistan's "proxy war" continuing in the state amid a rise in incidents of ceasefire violations and terror infrastructure remaining intact in the neighbouring country, reported Economic Times on February 20. The Ministry has cautioned that the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan remains intact and Islamabad has been actively training and aiding terrorists to infiltrate across the LoC to sustain its proxy war in J&K.
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February - 19 
The State Police, on February 19, arrested four cadres belonging to the newly formed militant outfit, the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) from West Garo Hills District. “We arrested two ASAK militants, including the militant outfit joint sec
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The State Police, on February 19, arrested four cadres belonging to the newly formed militant outfit, the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) from West Garo Hills District. “We arrested two ASAK militants, including the militant outfit joint secretary Lucky. R. Natal from a bus while they were proceeding towards Chokpot area in South Garo Hills, bordering Bangladesh to meet their leaders,” West Garo Hills District SP Mukesh Kumar Singh said. The other arrested ASAK cadres have been identified as Netun N.Sangma, Damin. Ch. Sangma and Elkin K Sangma. A 9mm pistol, one 7.65 pistol along with six rounds of live ammunition, a high frequency wireless handset, extortion notes of ASAK and GNLA besides other incriminating documents were recovered from the arrested ASAK cadres.
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February - 19 
The Times of India reports that suspected militants triggered a grenade explosion at the gate of Naga People's Front (NPF) legislator Samuel Risom's private residence at Dewlaland in Imphal in the evening of February 19. A boy identified as Ram Kumar
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The Times of India reports that suspected militants triggered a grenade explosion at the gate of Naga People's Front (NPF) legislator Samuel Risom's private residence at Dewlaland in Imphal in the evening of February 19. A boy identified as Ram Kumar Rai sustained injuries in the blast. Condemning the attack, Manipur unit NPF secretary Athuan Abonmei said the perpetrators should not carry out such acts in future. Police suspect Manipur Naga Revolutionary Army (MNRA) hand behind the incident, adds Nagaland Post.
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February - 19 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said India has not made any formal request to the United States (US) on sharing information on Dawood Ibrahim, reports Deccan Herald. The rejection came through a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of I
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said India has not made any formal request to the United States (US) on sharing information on Dawood Ibrahim, reports Deccan Herald. The rejection came through a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on February 19 by Mullappally Ramachandran. In the statement, Ramachandran said, “No such formal request has been made by this Ministry to the US government. However, the accused is wanted in Mumbai Bomb Blast of 1993 and a Red Corner Notice is in existence. The UN Security Council has also issued a Special Notice against him. The subject (Dawood) has not been located so far.”
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February - 19 
The United People's Front (UPF) has claimed that Mizoram Police and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) from Mizoram entered neighbouring Manipur and conducted operation at a village called Parvachawm in Churachandpur District bordering Mizoram leading to
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The United People's Front (UPF) has claimed that Mizoram Police and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) from Mizoram entered neighbouring Manipur and conducted operation at a village called Parvachawm in Churachandpur District bordering Mizoram leading to arrest of five cadres of Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) in the wee hours on February 19. HPC-D is one of the outfits under the umbrella organisation of UPF which is engaged in the Suspension of Operation (SoO) term with the Government of India and Manipur Government.
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February - 19 
Three persons, identified as Mangal Khan Vardhe, Md. Laddu and Nandlal Mandal, accused of supplying arms to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in Munger District on February 19, reports The Business Standard. An Insas rifle, w
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Three persons, identified as Mangal Khan Vardhe, Md. Laddu and Nandlal Mandal, accused of supplying arms to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in Munger District on February 19, reports The Business Standard. An Insas rifle, which was looted from the Police, besides arms and ammunition, were seized from their possession, Inspector General (Operations) Amit Kumar said.
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February - 20 
A powerful explosion damaged an old building at Borabazar area in Aizawl city on February 20, reports The Assam Tribune. Although no one was injured in the explosion, it caused severe damage to the building and the impact resulted in the collapse of
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A powerful explosion damaged an old building at Borabazar area in Aizawl city on February 20, reports The Assam Tribune. Although no one was injured in the explosion, it caused severe damage to the building and the impact resulted in the collapse of a retaining wall nearby.
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An Army jawan (trooper), Sepoy Harmeet Singh, posted in the 73 Armoured unit at Hisar (Haryana) cantonment was on February 24 sent to judicial custody following his arrest on February 20 for allegedly transporting illegal weapons to Khalistan Liberat
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An Army jawan (trooper), Sepoy Harmeet Singh, posted in the 73 Armoured unit at Hisar (Haryana) cantonment was on February 24 sent to judicial custody following his arrest on February 20 for allegedly transporting illegal weapons to Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) militants, reports The Times of India. The KLF module had several local Shiv Sena leaders, including Yograj Sharma, Surinder Billa and Harvinder Soni, on its target list. "It came out during the investigations that Harmeet had transported a 9mm semi-automatic pistol from Khokhar to Sohal area of Gurdaspur in September. He had kept the weapon for 15 days before handing it over his brother Gurpreet, who is an active member of the KLF," Gurdaspur SSP Raj Jit Singh commented.
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February - 20 
Army and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on October 20 neutralized a militant’s hideout and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive material from Abbalkot forest area of Nachlana area in Ramban District. Recoveries made from the h
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Army and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on October 20 neutralized a militant’s hideout and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive material from Abbalkot forest area of Nachlana area in Ramban District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one AK-47 rifles with three magazines, one .303 rifle, one 12 bore rifle, one pistol with one magazine, 119 rounds of AK-47, two Chinese hand grenades, four Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, two Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) boosters, one Samsung binocular, one radio set, one Kchibo transistor and 20 batteries of 1.5 volts.
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February - 20 
India and Bahrain have decided to launch an annual security dialogue to strengthen information and intelligence sharing apart from working closely to combat terrorism, The Times of India reports on February 20. A joint statement issued on February 20
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India and Bahrain have decided to launch an annual security dialogue to strengthen information and intelligence sharing apart from working closely to combat terrorism, The Times of India reports on February 20. A joint statement issued on February 20 at the end of King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa's visit to India said both the sides agreed to further "broaden" their bilateral engagement in diverse fields, particularly in areas of defence and security cooperation, trade and business. Besides agreeing to launch the security dialogue at the level of Deputy National Security Advisors, the two countries also denounced terrorism in all its "forms and manifestations" and reaffirmed their desire to strengthen their cooperation in combating terrorism at bilateral level and within the UN, the statement said. On economic cooperation, the two sides noted with satisfaction the growth and progression of the bilateral trade ties with two-way non-oil trade reaching USD 1.268 billion in 2012-13. A total of six Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)s were signed to expand cooperation in number of areas, particularly in economic front.
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February - 20 
James R. Lyngwa, the Rangbah Shnong of Nongrim Hills (East Khasi Hills) has said that it has verified the news report on Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader Sohan D Shira possessing a plot of land at Nongrim Hills and found that he didn’t own
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James R. Lyngwa, the Rangbah Shnong of Nongrim Hills (East Khasi Hills) has said that it has verified the news report on Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader Sohan D Shira possessing a plot of land at Nongrim Hills and found that he didn’t own the same, reports The Shillong Times on February 21.
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February - 20 
Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh told the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) on February 20 that there has been an increase in attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2013, reports Kashmir Times. Singh said
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Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh told the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) on February 20 that there has been an increase in attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2013, reports Kashmir Times. Singh said in a written reply that 53 SFs were killed in 2013 while 15 were killed in 2012. In 2013, a total of 67 militants were killed while 15 civilians lost their lives in terrorist violence. 73 militants were arrested during 2013.
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February - 20 
Nagaland Post on February 21 reports that National Investigating Agency (NIA) is probing 15 cases in the North East region dealing with arms smuggling, providing arms to the militant groups by Police personnel amongst others. According to sources
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Nagaland Post on February 21 reports that National Investigating Agency (NIA) is probing 15 cases in the North East region dealing with arms smuggling, providing arms to the militant groups by Police personnel amongst others. According to sources major cases under investigation by the NIA in the region are related to smuggling of weapons and ammunition from the Police armoury in Nagaland by some Police personnel to both factions of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), reports The Assam Tribune. The second major case is the recently registered case (RC-04/2013) against the 'commander-in-chief' of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Paresh Baruah and others. Another NIA case in the region relates to the big cache of smuggled weapons seized in Mizoram.
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February - 20 
Nagaland Post reports on February 21 that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has reiterated its demand for the release of all its members held under National Security Act (NSA) for possession of arms. NSCN-KK, in a statemen
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Nagaland Post reports on February 21 that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has reiterated its demand for the release of all its members held under National Security Act (NSA) for possession of arms. NSCN-KK, in a statement also alleged that one “Isak Sumi belonging to the Khaplang group” (NSCN-K) has been responsible for “master-minding” incidents of violence in Dimapur, Kohima and Zunheboto Districts. They said number of incidents had taken place in Dimapur, Kohima and Zunheboto where people and business establishments were “threatened with death and bomb threats.”
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February - 20 
Pointing towards the creation of a separate State of Telangana, the Progressive faction of NDFB (NDFB-P), on February 20, asked the Centre to adopt the same strategy and create a separate State of Bodoland without the approval of the Assam Assembly,
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Pointing towards the creation of a separate State of Telangana, the Progressive faction of NDFB (NDFB-P), on February 20, asked the Centre to adopt the same strategy and create a separate State of Bodoland without the approval of the Assam Assembly, reports The Assam Tribune. The third round of tripartite talks among the Centre, Assam Government and NDFB-P was held on February 20, where the ceasefire with the Bodo militant outfit was extended for another six months. The third round of dialogue was chaired by Joint Secretary (North-East) Shambhu Singh, where the Centre’s interlocutor PC Haldar was also present. The five-member NDFB-P delegation was led by Govinda Basumatary. Emerging from the talks, the Home Ministry officials said that the discussion was confined to only extension of ceasefire and the demand for a separate State of Bodoland did not figure. However, Govinda Basumatary said they have reiterated the demand for creation of Bodoland, citing the Centre’s move for tabling the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2014, without approval of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. The Centre meanwhile, is holding three separate rounds of dialogues with All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and associated organisation, Bodo People's Progressive Front (BPPF), Bodo National Conference (BNC) and Bodo People’s Front (BPF).
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February - 20 
Sartaz Aziz, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser on foreign affairs, on February 20 assured India that Islamabad was looking at expediting the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks trial and that the whole process could be b
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Sartaz Aziz, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser on foreign affairs, on February 20 assured India that Islamabad was looking at expediting the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks trial and that the whole process could be brought to an end in the next two months, reports The Times of India. Sartaz, who met Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid during the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Foreign Ministers' conference in Male (Maldives), also discussed various aspects of India-Pakistan ties, including Non-Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA) for Indian goods, cross-LoC (Line of Control) trade, the visa regime and observations of the Judicial Commission for Prisoners were also discussed during the meeting, sources said. India in 2013 handed over five key documents running into nearly 600 pages for use in the trial so that prosecutors could proceed against the accused. The documents include a certified copy of the Indian Supreme Court's judgement on the case, depositions by two doctors -who conducted the autopsy of the nine slain terrorists- and the chief investigating officer who probed the case.
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February - 20 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a message to the Election Commission (EC) of India urging it to conduct the upcoming general election first in the Naxal-[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] infested areas, reports intoday.in on February 21. The se
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a message to the Election Commission (EC) of India urging it to conduct the upcoming general election first in the Naxal-[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] infested areas, reports intoday.in on February 21. The security blueprint prepared by the MHA and submitted in January 2014 spans 79 Districts of nine States and flags 33 among them as the ‘most sensitive’. A troop surge of over two lakh Paramilitary personnel has also been proposed for the elections. The EC has been advised that based on past experience and ground conditions, the right way to go about conducting elections is to hold the first phase in these areas when the forces are fresh.
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February - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed its second chargesheet against Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar in connection with a case of alleged conspiracy to carry out
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed its second chargesheet against Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar in connection with a case of alleged conspiracy to carry out terror acts in India, reports NDTV. The supplementary chargesheet was filed before the court of District Judge I S Mehta who posted the matter for February 24 for taking cognisance on the final report. The other two arrested accused Manzar Imam and Ujjair Ahmed, both hailing from Ranchi (Jharkhand) have been charged for their role in the conspiracy to commit terrorist acts, for harbouring IM terrorists, membership of the terrorist organization and for giving support and raising funds for it, adds The Times of India. According to court sources, Bhatkal and Akhtar have been listed in the chargesheet under various sections of the India Penal Code (IPC), including 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the country), 121-A (conspiracy to wage war) and under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).The sources also said NIA has defined the roles of Bhatkal and Akhtar in the entire conspiracy of the IM to carry out the terror activities. Regarding Bhatkal's role, the NIA had said that he, along with other conspirators, developed different modules and sleeper cells in Delhi, Darbhanga in Bihar, Nanded, Mumbai, Pune, Bhatkal in Karnataka and Hyderabad. It had also said that Bhatkal had contacted several students of Anjuman Engineering College in Bhatkal to motivate them in the name of 'jihad'. Hindustan Times further reports that chargesheet sai, IM operatives intended to go global with two of them expressing a desire to fight in Syria against the Bashar-al-Assad regime. NIA, in its charge sheet, gives extensive details about hundreds of online chats that Yasin had with IM’s Pakistan-based top leader Riyaz Bhatkal and other India-based operatives like Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu, who are wanted by the police for their alleged role in multiple terror cases. Riyaz told Yasin in one of the chat exchanges that two of his operativesdescribed as Shafi and Farhanwant to go to Syria to fight alongside jehadis against the Assad regime, says the charge sheet. In addition, Yasin Bhatkal used a social networking site ‘Nimbuzz’ to deceive Indian security agencies and send messages to other militants, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found, dnaindia.com reports on February 21. Bhatkal used this application to keep in constant touch with Riyaz Bhatkal, IM chief based in Pakistan. "Yasin was communicating with other IM members through this site," an ATS officer said. The two emails used by Yasin were
[email protected]
and
[email protected]
, while Riyaz used
[email protected]
. Using these addresses, the two registered themselves on Nimbuzz and used it to communicate with each other. Meanwhile, the chargesheet has virtually given a clean chit to 2010 German Bakery blasts convict Mirza Himayat Baig, according to The Times of India. The agency has produced evidence in the form of a confessional statement by Yasin that exonerates Baig and may help his acquittal in a higher court. Statements recorded under section 164 of the CrPC are admissible as evidence in court.
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February - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that The State government is yet to create a designated camp for ANVC-B and its cadres are scattered all over for want a safer place to reside. In a statement issued on February 20, ANVC-B said that the group submitted the
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The Shillong Times reports that The State government is yet to create a designated camp for ANVC-B and its cadres are scattered all over for want a safer place to reside. In a statement issued on February 20, ANVC-B said that the group submitted the list of cadres but the Government dilly dally in setting up of designated camps is causing inconveniences to its cadres.
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February - 20 
The Telegraph reports that a ‘deputy commander’ (southern command) of the Songbijit faction of the National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), identified as B. Thaijou alias Kamaram Brahma was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Makrij
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The Telegraph reports that a ‘deputy commander’ (southern command) of the Songbijit faction of the National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), identified as B. Thaijou alias Kamaram Brahma was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Makrijhora-Malatijhora area of Parbhatjora subdivision in Kokrajhar District on February 20. The militant had a bounty of INR 30, 0000 on his head. The Police said three militants managed to escape. They believe the three could have been injured in the firing. Search operations are on. A 7.65mm pistol, a magazine, grenades, live ammunition, four empty cartridges and mobile sets were also recovered from the slain rebel. The Police said Thaijou was involved in a series of subversive activities in the area like abductions, killings and extortion, including an ambush on a Police party in September, 2013 that killed a Police officer and his driver.
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February - 20 
The Telegraph reports that Meghalaya Police, on February 20, ruled out any nexus between the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) following reports that a KSU leader had joined the outfit. Reports surface
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The Telegraph reports that Meghalaya Police, on February 20, ruled out any nexus between the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) following reports that a KSU leader had joined the outfit. Reports surfaced that KSU vice-president Frederick Kharmawphlang had left the students' union to join hands with the HNLC. He had reportedly tendered his resignation letter to KSU president Daniel Khyriem wherein he mentioned that he would join the outfit. The HNLC, on February 19, confirmed that former KSU vice president Frederick Kharmawphlang and 13 others had joined the outfit, with its publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw claiming that they had joined the outfit since they were hunted by the police for demanding implementation of ILP, adds The Shillong Times. The superintendent of police, East Khasi Hills, M. Kharkrang, however, on February 20, said, Kharmawphlang had gone on his personal capacity and the report that Kharmawphlang had joined along with 13 others could be a propaganda of the HNLC”.
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February - 20 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued Red Alert for Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Barrak Valley in Southern Assam on February 22, reports Asian Age. Security agencies are particula
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued Red Alert for Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Barrak Valley in Southern Assam on February 22, reports Asian Age. Security agencies are particularly worried about Silchar being the rally location, considering its proximity to Bangladesh the hub of “Jehadi terror” groups. Informing that Mr Modi faces multiple threats from pan-Islamic Jihadi elements, the DIG (Southern Range) Mr Binod Kumar told that Border Security Force (BSF) has already established contact with its counterpart Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) seeking their indulgence in sanitising the international border. He commented, “Apart from other measures, we have also alerted our “Second line of Defence” along the international border with Bangladesh to keep close watch on movements in bordering villages.” Moreover, the presence of ex-cadres of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Barrak valley is another area of concern, security sources said. Security sources said that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was also pushing Jehadi elements to target Modi.
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February - 20 
The United Democratic Party (UDP) on, February 20, expressed surprise over Chief Minister Mukul Sangma’s call to the party to provide evidence of his alleged nexus with militant groups. “We would like to remind the Chief Minister that it was Ajaju Ma
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The United Democratic Party (UDP) on, February 20, expressed surprise over Chief Minister Mukul Sangma’s call to the party to provide evidence of his alleged nexus with militant groups. “We would like to remind the Chief Minister that it was Ajaju Marak, political secretary of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) who startled us with his revelation on his (Sangma’s) nexus with the militant groups. We simply voiced the public concern and confusion arising out of the revelation. And as a matter of fact, to dispel the confusion, we had demanded for an independent probe,” UDP Secretary Allantry F Dkhar said in a statement. He said that the Government should ask for an independent probe either by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or National Investigating Agency (NIA) to put the matter to rest. Sangma had on, February 19, challenged the UDP to provide a proof of the allegation leveled against him by the party.
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February - 20 
Two persons, identified as Jeevan Prakash and Ramesh were arrested from a bank in Gangadeeswarar Koil Street in Purasawalkam in Chennai on February 20 for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 11,000, reports The Time
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Two persons, identified as Jeevan Prakash and Ramesh were arrested from a bank in Gangadeeswarar Koil Street in Purasawalkam in Chennai on February 20 for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 11,000, reports The Times of India. The notes will be sent to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Prakash and Ramesh will be called to identify the currency note provider.
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February - 21 
‘Commander in chief’ of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Paresh Baruah, stated that mindset of the political leaders of India would have to change for a political solution to the issues, reports The Assam Tribune. H
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‘Commander in chief’ of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Paresh Baruah, stated that mindset of the political leaders of India would have to change for a political solution to the issues, reports The Assam Tribune. He also said a concrete shape to the common platform of the “revolutionary organisations” of the region would be given shortly. He also stated that Great Britain dared to hold a plebiscite on the demand for separation of Scotland and solved the issue without any bloodshed and added that if majority of the bonafide citizens of Assam vote to stay with India, the ULFA-I would accept it. But at the same time, the Government of India (GoI) must accept the result of the plebiscite if majority vote in favour of separation from India. Further, when asked if ULFA-I is receiving help from China, He stated that, “we are ready to receive political, moral or logistic help from any country which comes forward to extend help without any pre-condition. We will also like to make it clear that we will not accept help from anyone by compromising the interest of Assam.”
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February - 21 
In order to strengthen cyber security programmes and safeguard secrecy of internet communication, the Government is encouraging Indian IT firms to set up their servers in the country; the Parliament was informed on February 21. Minister of State for
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In order to strengthen cyber security programmes and safeguard secrecy of internet communication, the Government is encouraging Indian IT firms to set up their servers in the country; the Parliament was informed on February 21. Minister of State for Communications and IT Milind Deora said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), "Government is promoting Indian players in IT field to develop and offer internet services by having their servers located in India in order to protect the interests and secrecy of communication of Indian citizens," The minister added the government is also working towards promoting the evolution of better global Internet governance norms through on-going discussions at international fora. "Already, Rediff and Indiatimes have set up servers and accessories in the country to provide email and other services to Indian citizens," Deora said. On a separate query on efforts towards strengthening cybersecurity, he said the government has allocated Rs 500 crore for cybersecurity programme including cybersafety, security and surveillance, cybercrime investigation and forensics in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17). In collaboration with Data Security Council of India, IT-BPM industry body Nasscom, the government has set up cyber forensics labs at Mumbai, Pune (Maharashtra); Bangalore (Karnataka)and Kolkata (West Bengal) for awareness, creation and training programmes on cybercrime investigation, Deora added. "The Ministry of Home affairs has issued an advisory to state governments and union territory administrations to build adequate technical capacity in handling cybercrimes including trained manpower for detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes," the Minister said.
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February - 21 
In the past four years, militants called for 18 Assam bandh (general strike, reports The Sentinel. In 2013 nine such bandhs were called, followed by four, three and two bandhs in 2011, 2010 and 2012 respectively. Out of 18, the United Liberation Fron
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In the past four years, militants called for 18 Assam bandh (general strike, reports The Sentinel. In 2013 nine such bandhs were called, followed by four, three and two bandhs in 2011, 2010 and 2012 respectively. Out of 18, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had called for seven such bandhs. In addition, number of local bandhs called by militants stood at 75 (2010), 85 (2011), 79 (2012) and 113 (2013). The Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), a militant outfit operating from Karbi Anglong, has called the highest number (nine) of local bandhs during this period.
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February - 21 
India on February 21 criticised Pakistan for allowing Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Masood Azhar, to address a rally on January 26, 2014 in Muzaffarabad of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying it was a matter of concern how a globally banned terr
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India on February 21 criticised Pakistan for allowing Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Masood Azhar, to address a rally on January 26, 2014 in Muzaffarabad of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying it was a matter of concern how a globally banned terrorist could address anti-India rallies, according to The Times of India. "Our view about Masood Azhar is that he is a leader of a terrorist organisation. This is a terrorist organisation which is not only banned in India but banned by the United Nations Security Council, also banned by the US and more importantly banned by Pakistan. And therefore, as far as we are concerned, once is one too many times," the spokesperson in Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said. "We have zero tolerance for terrorist and it is obviously a matter of concern to us that a terrorist who is banned and who has been globally banned and proscribed is able to spew venom on India," the spokesperson further said. Earlier on February 20, Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said the rally was a "one time event" and should not concern New Delhi.
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February - 21 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez were brought to the Mumbai Crime Branch headquarters on February 21 for recording of their confessional statements before the Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP), repo
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar alias Tabrez were brought to the Mumbai Crime Branch headquarters on February 21 for recording of their confessional statements before the Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP), reports The Times of India. So far, Bhatkal and Tabrez were in the custody of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for their suspected roles in the July 13 2011 (13/7) blasts. "The duo has been brought to the police headquarters and their confessional statements will be recorded before officers of the rank of deputy commissioner under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA)," said an officer. Such confessions are treated as evidence against the accused. But in most cases, accused retract the statements.
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February - 21 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on February 21 said that 11 security personnel were killed while 24 others were injured in 208 incidents of firing from across Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region in 2013, reports Zee News.
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on February 21 said that 11 security personnel were killed while 24 others were injured in 208 incidents of firing from across Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region in 2013, reports Zee News. 25 civilians were also injured in the firing from across the LoC. Giving a break up, Omar said nine security personnel were killed and seven security personnel and six civilians were injured in 143 incidents along LoC in Poonch District, followed by killing of one security man and injuries to 14 security personnel and 18 civilians in 41 incidents in Jammu District. It was followed by killing of one security man and injury to one security man in 12 incidents in Samba District, followed by injuries to two security personnel and a civilian in 10 incidents of cross-border firing besides no casualties in two incidents of firing in Rajouri District, he added.
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February - 21 
Karnataka State Police and the anti-Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] force have launched search operations in the forests around Kukke Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada District after a group of six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoi
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Karnataka State Police and the anti-Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] force have launched search operations in the forests around Kukke Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada District after a group of six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was spotted on February 21, reports The Hindu. Initially the forest officials spotted the group, including two women, sporting country-made rifles in the Kadamakallu reserved forest (Dakshina Kannada District). One of the men asked the three forest officials, who were in civilian dress, who they were in Kannada, before setting off into the forest.
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February - 21 
Nagaland Post reports on February 28 that an emergency meeting of Naga National Council (NNC) senior leaders and central executive council (CEC) members was held February 21 at Dimapur on the theme “In Restrengthening the NNC”. According to a press r
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Nagaland Post reports on February 28 that an emergency meeting of Naga National Council (NNC) senior leaders and central executive council (CEC) members was held February 21 at Dimapur on the theme “In Restrengthening the NNC”. According to a press release issued by the NNC ‘chairman’, Temjenyanger Aier, many veteran leaders from different region attended the meeting and discussed a wide range of future political development and present Naga situation. At the meeting it was resolved that all the regions should send names of three CEC members from their respective region at the earliest and also that the present chairman and secretary to carry on the NNC activities as usual.
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February - 21 
NSCN-K has informed that “all kinds of taxation” have been “banned in Naga country”, “till further order comes into effect probably in the month of March, 2014”, reports Nagaland Post on February 22. In a press release, it said “the decision in this
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NSCN-K has informed that “all kinds of taxation” have been “banned in Naga country”, “till further order comes into effect probably in the month of March, 2014”, reports Nagaland Post on February 22. In a press release, it said “the decision in this regard came into force following the Azha (order) of the council”.
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February - 21 
One civilian, identified as Waseem Meraj Malla, was killed by two militants in Kranshawan Colony of Sopore town in Baramulla District on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and 52
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One civilian, identified as Waseem Meraj Malla, was killed by two militants in Kranshawan Colony of Sopore town in Baramulla District on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army cordoned off the area and launched searches against the militants responsible for the killing of youth. However, no one was arrested. Sources said that Army recovered two AK-56 and one AK-47 rifles and four pistols in Shadhra area of Kamal Kote near Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector of Baramulla District. “These weapons have recently arrived from Pakistan occupied Kashmir and were dumped here for infiltrators”, sources added.
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February - 21 
One Maoist, identified as Damba Mallick alias Raju (42), a cadre of the Odisha Maobadi Party, was arrested by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Krupagadi village in Ganjam District on February 21, reports Business Standard. Source said that a
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One Maoist, identified as Damba Mallick alias Raju (42), a cadre of the Odisha Maobadi Party, was arrested by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Krupagadi village in Ganjam District on February 21, reports Business Standard. Source said that a Maoist camp in a reserve forest at the tri-junction of Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal Districts was neutralised with a huge quantity of ammunition recovered while a cadre arrested. 5.5-mm INSAS rifles, two .303 rifles, 136 rounds of ammunition, four magazines, 20 detonators, batteries and wires, 10-kg splinters, use for manufacturing bombs and a bayonet were recovered from the camp.
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February - 21 
Police arrested a six member gang involved in printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and seized from them FICN worth INR7, 50,000 along with printing equipments on February 21, reports Business Standard. The arrest was made in an
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Police arrested a six member gang involved in printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and seized from them FICN worth INR7, 50,000 along with printing equipments on February 21, reports Business Standard. The arrest was made in an undisclosed location of Tamil Nadu. However, the gang was headquartered in Erode District of the state. Police said the gang had confessed to them that they have circulated INR 50, 00,000 worth of FICN so far. All of them were remanded to judicial custody and lodged in central prison at Madurai.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Manipur based People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Leishungbam Bheigyachandra Singh (35), from Saokuchi, under Garchuck Police Station in Guwahati in Kamrup (Metro) District on February 21,
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Manipur based People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Leishungbam Bheigyachandra Singh (35), from Saokuchi, under Garchuck Police Station in Guwahati in Kamrup (Metro) District on February 21, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Kachumari under Krishnai Police Station, in Goalpara District on February 21. Three .9 mm pistols with 15 rounds of live ammunition and explosive materials
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Kachumari under Krishnai Police Station, in Goalpara District on February 21. Three .9 mm pistols with 15 rounds of live ammunition and explosive materials weighing around one kilogram were reportedly recovered from the unidentified slain ultras.
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February - 21 
The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) 'general secretary' Romeo P. Narzary described February 21 tripartite talks among Central and State Governments and ABSU, on Bodoland Statehood issue, as inconclusive, reports The Sentinel. Narzary added that the n
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The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) 'general secretary' Romeo P. Narzary described February 21 tripartite talks among Central and State Governments and ABSU, on Bodoland Statehood issue, as inconclusive, reports The Sentinel. Narzary added that the next round of tripartite talks will be held on February 27 where Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will be present.
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February - 21 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, W Jayanta alias Lakpa, who was arrested in Patna (Bihar) on February 19, has been brought to Imphal by a team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths on February 21. Sources said that Jayanta is a
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, W Jayanta alias Lakpa, who was arrested in Patna (Bihar) on February 19, has been brought to Imphal by a team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths on February 21. Sources said that Jayanta is an expert in arms dealing and had deserted his party earlier. The State Government had announced a cash prize of INR 500000 for his arrest while the CBI too had announced a cash prize of INR 100000 for the same. Interrogation is underway.
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February - 21 
The North Cachar (NC) Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (NCHISF) and Indigenous Woman’s Forum (IWF) warned for an indefinite Dima Hasao bandh (general strike) from February 26, 2014, if the Group of Ministers does not submit its report to the State G
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The North Cachar (NC) Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (NCHISF) and Indigenous Woman’s Forum (IWF) warned for an indefinite Dima Hasao bandh (general strike) from February 26, 2014, if the Group of Ministers does not submit its report to the State Government within February 25, regarding their demand of a separate District with Autonomous Council, reports The Sentinel. Both the organisations are demanding a separate autonomous council for Non-Dimasa tribals living in Dima Hasao District.
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February - 21 
The Sangai Express reports that militants exploded a hand grenade at Laiharaoba complex of Lainingthou Khamlangba at Sagolband Moirang Leirak Machin in Imphal West District in the night of February 21. Police have recovered the lever of the grenade f
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The Sangai Express reports that militants exploded a hand grenade at Laiharaoba complex of Lainingthou Khamlangba at Sagolband Moirang Leirak Machin in Imphal West District in the night of February 21. Police have recovered the lever of the grenade from the Laiharaoba complex.
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February - 22 
A cache of explosives and Maoist-related material was recovered during a search operation from the forest of Jakke and Kumurkatta villages under Khadgaon Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 22, reports Zee News. The explosives i
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A cache of explosives and Maoist-related material was recovered during a search operation from the forest of Jakke and Kumurkatta villages under Khadgaon Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 22, reports Zee News. The explosives included gelatin packets weighing around 20 kg, three steel containers, Maoist uniforms, literature and other related material, besides items of daily use.
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February - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) under Dhaudai Police Station limits of Abhujmar region in Narayanpur District, reports PTI on February 23.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) under Dhaudai Police Station limits of Abhujmar region in Narayanpur District, reports PTI on February 23.
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February - 22 
A man was killed by a stray bullet during a five-hour encounter between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Police in Gaya District on February 22, reports ibnlive.in.com. The fighting erupted after nearly 100 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked
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A man was killed by a stray bullet during a five-hour encounter between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Police in Gaya District on February 22, reports ibnlive.in.com. The fighting erupted after nearly 100 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a Police Station near Grand Trunk Road in Gaya District. "A bullet hit a man in his vehicle when he was driving through the area," a Police Official said. The Maoists reportedly targeted the Police Station to loot arms and ammunition. But their attempt was foiled as Police fought back and more Security Forces (SFs) reached the spot within two hours.
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February - 22 
A surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre outraged the modesty of a woman inside a beauty parlour at Mawlai Mawdatbaki in East Khasi Hills in the evening of February 22.
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A surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre outraged the modesty of a woman inside a beauty parlour at Mawlai Mawdatbaki in East Khasi Hills in the evening of February 22.
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February - 22 
Chhattisgarh State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed 'memorials' built by Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] and seized explosives during a joint operation in Bijapur District, reports Ibnlive.in on February 23. During the op
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Chhattisgarh State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed 'memorials' built by Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] and seized explosives during a joint operation in Bijapur District, reports Ibnlive.in on February 23. During the operation, Police also seized two hand-grenades, 20 kg of explosives, mobile phones, uniforms, Naxal literature and other things.
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February - 22 
Four highly-decomposed bodies were recovered today by locals from the jungles of Chaoldhowa under the Behali Reserve Forest in Sonitpur District, reports Business Standard. The bodies identified to be of Maneswar Munda, Burha Teron, Bishoni Teron and
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Four highly-decomposed bodies were recovered today by locals from the jungles of Chaoldhowa under the Behali Reserve Forest in Sonitpur District, reports Business Standard. The bodies identified to be of Maneswar Munda, Burha Teron, Bishoni Teron and Suren Kramcha, according to Sonitpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjukta Parasar. With the recovery of the four bodies today the toll in January 29 attack have gone up to 15. Miscreants had killed 11 persons in the Behali Reserve Forest along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-State border in Sonitpur District on January 29.
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February - 22 
General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C) of the 15 Corps, Lieutanant General Gurmit Singh commented on February 22, “The Army has been successful in eliminating militant leaders in Kashmir. Army has killed 11 militants including some top comma
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General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C) of the 15 Corps, Lieutanant General Gurmit Singh commented on February 22, “The Army has been successful in eliminating militant leaders in Kashmir. Army has killed 11 militants including some top commanders since January…The security situation in Kashmir as well as on the Line of Control (LoC) is well under control”, reports New Indian Express. Nonetheless, the Army was ready to meet any challenge, including the possible influx of Taliban militants from Afghanistan in the aftermath of the draw down by the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops from the war-torn country by this year-end. “There are different regional dynamics of security situation in the state. The counter-infiltration grid is in place at the LoC and along the international border and we are ready to meet any challenge,” he said. He further said, “We avoid opening fire on local militants as they are given ample time to surrender. We open fire only after they target us. The local militants are misguided youth and for this reason we give them the maximum chance to surrender”.
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February - 22 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) India operations ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal planned to strike India soon after he fled to Nepal following the Mumbai July 13, 2011 (13/7) blasts in 2011, The Times of India reports on February 23. As part of its plan to avenge atroc
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) India operations ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal planned to strike India soon after he fled to Nepal following the Mumbai July 13, 2011 (13/7) blasts in 2011, The Times of India reports on February 23. As part of its plan to avenge atrocities on Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, IM not only planned strikes on Buddhist shrines in India, but even the birthplace on Lord Budha- Lumbini in Nepal. The other Buddhist sites on its radar included Bodh Gaya in Bihar and Shravasti and Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh. Investigations have revealed that IM operatives had conducted a recce of all these shrines and planned to target them one by one. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found evidence in the form of hand-drawn recce maps of all these places. The IM carried out attack in Bodha Gaya on July 7, 2013.
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February - 22 
Nagaland Post reports on February 23 that in the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary (Northeast) Shambhu Singh said, “They (insurgent outfits) need to understand that it is a no win situation for them. Groups are groups. Their numbe
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Nagaland Post reports on February 23 that in the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary (Northeast) Shambhu Singh said, “They (insurgent outfits) need to understand that it is a no win situation for them. Groups are groups. Their numbers are limited. If it comes to handle them militarily, the might of the Government is always more than what they can muster”.
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February - 22 
Police neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and recovered cache of arms and ammunition in Giridih District on February 22, reports ANI. The District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a ‘special joint o
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Police neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and recovered cache of arms and ammunition in Giridih District on February 22, reports ANI. The District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a ‘special joint operation’ from February 18 to February 22 to look out for any CPI-Maoist activity in the nearby hills. The team raided a bunker of the CPI-Maoist located over the area's highest hill, forcing the latter to flee from the spot. Police seized 200 detonators, rifles, material used to make bombs, four belts, six uniforms, axes to cut through iron, tear gas grenades, Chinese grenades and a drill machine.
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February - 22 
The 272-page chargesheet filed by National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Indian Mujahideen (IM) Indian operations ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal states, he asked Riyaz Bhatkal whether a "small nuclear bomb" could be arranged to nuke Surat (Gujarat), to w
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The 272-page chargesheet filed by National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Indian Mujahideen (IM) Indian operations ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal states, he asked Riyaz Bhatkal whether a "small nuclear bomb" could be arranged to nuke Surat (Gujarat), to which Riyaz replied "anything can be arranged in Pakistan", Indian TV reports on February 23. The plan did not materialize after Yasin was arrested. The chargesheet also reveals how two Azamgarh militants, Abu Rashid and Bada Sajid, experts at making bombs, are handling IM training camps in Waziristan (Pakistan) and Afghan border. It also reveals that the IM has begun shifting its bases to al-Qaeda safe houses in North Waziristan Agency of FATA, after serious differences cropped up between the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and IM. The ISI, according to disclosures in the chargesheet, wanted IM to postpone the serial train blasts as Pakistan feared international scrutiny. NIA chargesheet also says Al-qaeda is IM’s new ally.
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February - 22 
The Centre is all set to constitute a High Level Committee (HLC) in the next ten days armed with the mandate to study in detail the demand for an “alternative arrangement” for the Nagas in Manipur and recommend practical measures to settle the issue,
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The Centre is all set to constitute a High Level Committee (HLC) in the next ten days armed with the mandate to study in detail the demand for an “alternative arrangement” for the Nagas in Manipur and recommend practical measures to settle the issue, reports The Sangai Express on February 23. The demand was made by the United Naga Council (UNC) of Manipur which has been demanding “executive, financial and judicial power” for the Nagas within Manipur. A four-member delegation of the UNC headed by its president L Adani and general secretary Gaidon Kamei met Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh, on February 20, in his chamber in the North Block and discussed the constitution of proposed committee.
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February - 22 
The Election Commission of India (ECI), on February 22, agreed to send more forces to Garo Hills ahead of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls in view of the spurt in the activities of militant groups, reports The Shillong Times.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI), on February 22, agreed to send more forces to Garo Hills ahead of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls in view of the spurt in the activities of militant groups, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 22 
The Times of India reports on February 22 that two Policemen were arrested for smuggling arms from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 18. They have been identified as Balkera Sangma and Hawaldar Major Rakesh D Shira of the 5th and 1
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The Times of India reports on February 22 that two Policemen were arrested for smuggling arms from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 18. They have been identified as Balkera Sangma and Hawaldar Major Rakesh D Shira of the 5th and 1st battalions of the Meghalaya Police respectively. The Policemen were ferrying arms for the newly-floated militant outfit, A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok, (ASAK), said a source in the Police. Police recovered 30 magazine pouches and rifle schilling in a carton.
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February - 23 
On February 23 five Bodo groups, including one militant group, Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) along with other four, All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Peoples' Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM)
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On February 23 five Bodo groups, including one militant group, Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) along with other four, All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Peoples' Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM), Bodo People's Progressive Front (BPPF) and United Democratic Peoples' Front (UDPF) announced that movement for a separate Bodoland State will intensify if the fourth round of tripartite dialogue scheduled on February 27 fails to come up with a permanent solution to the long-standing demand of different Bodo groups, reports The Assam Tribune. Further, ABSU rejected the Central Government’s proposal to form an expert committee to study the viability of the demand for creation of a separate state of Bodoland, reports Nagaland Post on February 23.
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February - 23 
On February 23, a team of Kerala and Tamil Nadu Police arrested a key suspect, K Sahul Hameed alias Paravi Badusha wanted in connection with a bomb blast on April 17, 2013, outside a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bangalore (Karnataka), from his hide
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On February 23, a team of Kerala and Tamil Nadu Police arrested a key suspect, K Sahul Hameed alias Paravi Badusha wanted in connection with a bomb blast on April 17, 2013, outside a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bangalore (Karnataka), from his hideout in Anchal in Punalur of Kollam District, reports The Times of India. Police also seized a pistol and 17 kg of explosive substances from him. Badusha is regarded to be part of a terror cell that included his relative Panna Ismail and associates Police Fakrudeen and Kitchan Buhari, who are already in custody. Police also hope to unravel the network of explosive suppliers since Badusha was entrusted with the task of transporting and hiding explosives. He has been booked under Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, Unlawful Activities Act and several counts of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Police said they would be seeking custody of Badusha for interrogation. "Only after interrogating him will we be able to find out about the people who harboured him all these days, his accomplices, his plans and his role in extremist activities in the past," a police officer said. According to Bangalore Police, Paravai Badusha had procured ammonium nitrate-based explosive gel and electrical detonators on the instructions of prime accused Kitchan Buhari. He then gave it to one Mohamed Salim, who in turn handed it over to Buhari. So far 14 accused, including Buhari, have been arrested in connection with the Bangalore blasts case.
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February - 23 
Over two decades of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) killed at least 5,300 security personnel, according to Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah, New Indian Express reports on February 24. “As many as 3,906 security personnel, including Army, CRPF,
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Over two decades of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) killed at least 5,300 security personnel, according to Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah, New Indian Express reports on February 24. “As many as 3,906 security personnel, including Army, CRPF, BSF and other paramilitary personnel and excluding policemen, have been killed in the State after militancy erupted in 1989,” said Omar Abdullah. 119 security personnel were killed in militancy-related incidents in 1990. As many as 141 security personnel died in militant attacks and encounters in the State in 1991. In 1992, 158 Army and paramilitary personnel were killed. The killings of security personnel dropped to 49 in 2010. In 2011, 18 security personnel were killed. The figure stood at nine in 2012 and 32 in 2013, he said and added that 942 Policemen were killed in militancy-related incidents in the State since 1989.
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February - 23 
Protestors set ablaze two vehicles, including one belonging to the Assam Police, at Borgang in Sonitpur District on February 23, reports The Assam Tribune. However, the passengers escaped unhurt. An indefinite curfew was clamped in Gingia Police Stat
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Protestors set ablaze two vehicles, including one belonging to the Assam Police, at Borgang in Sonitpur District on February 23, reports The Assam Tribune. However, the passengers escaped unhurt. An indefinite curfew was clamped in Gingia Police Station limits and the Borgang Police Outpost in Sonitpur District following the recovery of four more dead bodies on February 22 adds The Hindu. The National Highway-52 (NH-52) was blocked at Borgang and Bedeti by the activists of All Karbi Students Union (AKSU), All Assam Gorkha Student's Union (AAGSU) and other student organisations in protest against the incident. With the recovery of the four bodies the toll in January 29 attack have gone up to 15. Miscreants had killed 11 persons in the Behali Reserve Forest along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-State border in Sonitpur District on January 29.
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February - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Malkangiri Division appealed to the people of the District to boycott the upcoming General Elections protesting the Government’s apathy towards the region, reports The Pioneer on February 24. CPI-Maois
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Malkangiri Division appealed to the people of the District to boycott the upcoming General Elections protesting the Government’s apathy towards the region, reports The Pioneer on February 24. CPI-Maoist leader Rukdhar in an interview with a TV channel said the elected representatives just forget the people after winning the elections. He said that despite repeated demands, the State Government has not taken any steps to provide basic amenities including water supply, road connectivity, proper execution of welfare programmes, healthcare, Indira Awas Yojana (Indira Housing Programme) and launch service to the cut off areas. “If the Government doesn’t take any concrete steps to solve basic problems of the common people, why should the people of the area cast votes for their representatives,” questioned Rukdhar, adding, “The MLAs and MPs never visit their areas after getting elected.”
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February - 24 
A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Mate Bai, a member of the Chema Jan Militia (Peoples Militia) who carried a reward of INR 5,000 on her head was arrested from his residence in Maalnar village under Mardapal Police Station limits of Kondagaon
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A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Mate Bai, a member of the Chema Jan Militia (Peoples Militia) who carried a reward of INR 5,000 on her head was arrested from his residence in Maalnar village under Mardapal Police Station limits of Kondagaon District on February 24.
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February - 24 
At least 13 people were injured when suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB -IKS) militants triggered two blasts in Gasbari daily market near Baihata Chariali in Kamrup (Rural) District on February 24 evening,
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At least 13 people were injured when suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB -IKS) militants triggered two blasts in Gasbari daily market near Baihata Chariali in Kamrup (Rural) District on February 24 evening, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 24 
At least seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a patrol party of 18 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was fired at in Dardpora vi
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At least seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a patrol party of 18 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was fired at in Dardpora village forest area. “Army returned the fire leading to a encounter. Additional reinforcements of 31 RR, 28 RR and Special Operations Group (SOG) were sent to the forests to assist the 18 RR. Seven LeT militants were killed and huge cache of arms and ammunition including 7 AK rifles, 28 magazines, one UBGL, 7 rucksacks and documents and war like stores were recovered”, sources added.
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February - 24 
Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and Bodo National Conference (BNC) have welcomed Government’s decision to set up a one-man committee to look into the viability of a Bodoland state and issues related to land, reports The Telegraph. However, the All Bodo
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Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and Bodo National Conference (BNC) have welcomed Government’s decision to set up a one-man committee to look into the viability of a Bodoland state and issues related to land, reports The Telegraph. However, the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and its allied organisations have rejected it.
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February - 24 
Chief Minister (CM), Manik Sarkar on February 24 said that altogether 72 persons were abducted and three others killed during the past three years in insurgency related incidents, reports The Shillong Times. Sarkar said the insurgency was on the wane
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Chief Minister (CM), Manik Sarkar on February 24 said that altogether 72 persons were abducted and three others killed during the past three years in insurgency related incidents, reports The Shillong Times. Sarkar said the insurgency was on the wane as none was killed by the militants in 2013 and 10 persons were abducted during the time, but all of them had returned. In the last three years 92 insurgents of different underground groups have surrendered, he said. However, the CM said, there was no room for complacency and security forces remained alert to thwart any attempt by insurgents of any such attack.
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February - 24 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) has established a new module in Rajasthan and operatives of the outfit were "highly motivated" to carry out terrorist activities in the country, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said in its charge sheet filed in a De
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) has established a new module in Rajasthan and operatives of the outfit were "highly motivated" to carry out terrorist activities in the country, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said in its charge sheet filed in a Delhi court, IBNLive reports on February 24. "Investigation has also established the emergence of a new module of IM operatives in Rajasthan, the members of which were in regular contact with Riyaz Bhatkal and were highly motivated to carry out terrorist attacks," the NIA said. In addition, Delhi's Akshardham temple and Pune's cantonment area were on top of IM’s list of places to be targeted, the NIA has said in its charge-sheet against IM's India operations ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and his three aides, reports The Times of India on February 25. According to data retrieved from the laptops recovered from Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar, IM members were carrying out reconnaissance of these places, the charge-sheet said. "The files named as... are the photographs of Khirkee area in Pune (Army cantonment) which was sent by Riyaz Bhatkal to accused Asadullah Akhtar through internet in order to carry out a reconnaissance during the month of January/February 2012 while Waqas and he were staying in the hideout located at Loni, near Loni Medical college in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra," the NIA said. It further said, "Files named as... are the photographs of Akshardham temple in Delhi. Investigation revealed that accused Md Ahmed Siddibapa (Yasin Bhatkal) went there for the purpose of recce. This established the design of the accused persons for conducting future attacks." Further, NIA has found forensic evidence that IM operatives received instructions on terror attacks from the mentors from across the border. With help from the Netherlands' instant messaging service provider Nimbuzz, the NIA has traced the chat ID of IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal, through which he passed on instructions to Yasin Bhatkal, to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL). The chargesheet notes: "The login details from Nimbuzz, in respect of menothing1 and davidthapa77, were received from the providers. From the received details, the creation of IP of the account menothing1 was found to be 221.120.246.6, which belongs to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited." The chargesheet directly accuses the Pakistan government of providing shelter to the absconding accused. It says, "The organisation is receiving financial and material assistance from the ISI backed by the Government of Pakistan which has sheltered several absconding operatives." The chat exchanges between IM operatives in India and Pakistan also reveal a sinister plan of IM to expand its footprints across the middle-east and Afghanistan and the outfit's growing ties with Taliban and al-Qaeda. In addition, Yasin Bhatkal was inspired by al Qaeda ‘chief’ Osama Bin Laden and used to motivate youngsters for sacrificing their lives in the name of 'jihad' through the videos of the slain terrorist, NIA has also said in its charge sheet. "He (Bhatkal) used to quote selected phrases from Islamic religious books in support of 'jihad'. He had downloaded from internet a number of documents which portrayed Jihad as an obligatory act of every Muslim. He had also downloaded lectures of Muslim leaders and fighters like Osama Bin laden, Al Yazeed, Al Zarkawi, C Khateeb, Awlaqi from internet. He made young Muslim boys watch these videos and read out these documents to them, so as to motivate them to sacrifice their lives in the name of jihad," NIA said, NIA also stated on February 24, that, Yasin Bhatkal was earlier arrested for theft in Kolkata (West Bengal) in 2009 but Kolkata Police did not know he was the terror mastermind. "Accused Md Ahmed Siddibapa (Bhatkal) visited Kolkata in 2009 along with one Qateel Siddiqui and stayed at the residence of one Humayun for the furtherance of the activities of the IM. He tried to build his network with the help of some Bangladeshi terror links and was arrested on suspicion in a case of theft by Kolkata Police," the NIA has said. During arrest, he identified himself with a fake name Mohammad Arshad, the chargesheet said.
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February - 24 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) initially started as a small group called “Usaba” in Bhatkal, Karnataka, and got its present name from media reports after its 2007 terror strike in Uttar Pradesh, according to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargeshee
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) initially started as a small group called “Usaba” in Bhatkal, Karnataka, and got its present name from media reports after its 2007 terror strike in Uttar Pradesh, according to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet, the Hindu reports on February 25. Meaning a group of congregation of men more than 11 but less than 40, Usaba sent out an e-mail claiming responsibility for the 2007 court blasts in Uttar Pradesh while still looking for a suitable name for the group. “The nomenclature of ‘Indian Mujahideen’ was liked by the operatives and was thus used in the subsequent e-mails along with a designed logo,” the NIA chargesheet stated. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was code named ‘Taagut’ or ‘Voda’, NIA was Neye, al Qaeda was termed ‘Waagu’ or ‘Micro’ while Taliban became ‘Tech’. Even places got new names. India became ‘Innd’, Delhi ‘Shaam’, Mumbai ‘Gaww’, Pune ‘Metro’, while Bhatkal, the home town of IM men Riyaz, Iqbal and Yasin Bhatkal, was code named ‘Dehat’. Iqbal Bhatkal was codenamed ‘Bebo’. Even weapons were given interesting names: ‘pistol’ became ‘chaloo ticket’ and AK-47 ‘reservation’; with explosives becoming ‘Chrnnn’ and suicide bombers ‘deposits’.
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February - 24 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) reports have informed that the militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) led by Maulana Masood Azhar, is planning a series of suicide attacks on political rallies in India when the Lok Sabha (the lower house of parliament) campa
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) reports have informed that the militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) led by Maulana Masood Azhar, is planning a series of suicide attacks on political rallies in India when the Lok Sabha (the lower house of parliament) campaign gathers steam, reports Truthdive.Com on February 25. According to intelligence reports, Azhar speaking at a rally in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s (PoK) Muzzafarbad said, “There are 313 fidayeen in this gathering and if a call is made, the number will go up to 3, 000.” Meanwhile, Economic Times reports on February 25 that the re-emergence of JeM ‘chief’ Azhar in Pakistan, after years of hibernation, can be an alleged ploy by Islamabad's security establishment to revive its "strategic assets" to boost cross-border infiltration strategy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and take advantage of vacuum that will be created after withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan later 2014. An unnamed Government official said that this could be part of Pakistan Army's strategy to boost infiltration strategy to push in more terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K during the coming summer months. There is a spurt in infiltration attempts into J&K from across the border every summer as the snow melts, the official alleged.
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February - 24 
Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Azam Cheema, who was laying low because of an illness, is back on track, said sources in Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Mumbai Mirror reports on February 25.The sources confirmed that
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Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Azam Cheema, who was laying low because of an illness, is back on track, said sources in Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Mumbai Mirror reports on February 25.The sources confirmed that Cheema, who had masterminded the July 7, 2006 serial train blasts of Mumbai (Maharashtra), was previously looking after LeT's Maharashtra operations, which included recruitment, training and planning terror plots all over the Maharashtra region. Now, reportedly, he has moved up in ranks and will lead infiltration across the nation. "Cheema is also the founder of Indian Mujahideen (IM) and his return to LeT is a major cause of worry for us. Especially after the arrest of Yasin Bhatkal, which had come as a shock to the ISI, Cheema's entry has provided them with fresh support," said an un-named ATS officer. According to intelligence sources, in a recent meeting of LeT's core group that was also attended by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Cheema was handed over the charge for national infiltration. He is an expert map reader with special knowledge of India. It was also reported that he is in direct contact with the ISI and will get funds to run training camps at various places across Pakistan.
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February - 24 
Maharashtra Police succeeded in reducing the effects of Naxalism-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur Districts, said Governor K Sankaranarayanan on February 24, reports The Indian Express. He said “In 2013-14, to strengt
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Maharashtra Police succeeded in reducing the effects of Naxalism-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur Districts, said Governor K Sankaranarayanan on February 24, reports The Indian Express. He said “In 2013-14, to strengthen the Anti-Naxal Operations in Naxal-affected areas and repose confidence of public, ‘Janjagran Melawas’ (awareness festival) and ‘Grambhets’ (village level meet) are being organised extensively.” He added “The Navasanjivan (New Life) Project, which aims to hold a dialogue with more and more Naxals to surrender and lay down their arms, has resulted in surrender of 49 Naxals.”
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February - 24 
Nagaland Post reports that a hand grenade lobbed at the servicing centre of a motor vehicle dealer exploded in the night of February 24, damaging at least three vehicles (cars) at the service centre. No casualty was reported in the blast. Police susp
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Nagaland Post reports that a hand grenade lobbed at the servicing centre of a motor vehicle dealer exploded in the night of February 24, damaging at least three vehicles (cars) at the service centre. No casualty was reported in the blast. Police suspect the blast related to monetary demand from the dealer by an underground group even though none of the militant groups have claimed responsibility.
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February - 24 
On February 24 two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, identified as Fakhruddin and Ahmed, who procured explosives for the blasts at Narendra Modi's October 27, 2013 rally in Patna and sheltered its prime accused Haidar Ali, were arrested by the Natio
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On February 24 two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, identified as Fakhruddin and Ahmed, who procured explosives for the blasts at Narendra Modi's October 27, 2013 rally in Patna and sheltered its prime accused Haidar Ali, were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, according to The Times of India. "The duo provided material and explosives for the blasts. Some of the IEDs for the Patna blasts were assembled at their residence in Mirzapur where Haidar took refuge for a few days," said an NIA officer.
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February - 24 
One over ground worker of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Maimom Bajanta has been arrested by Imphal East commandos.
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One over ground worker of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Maimom Bajanta has been arrested by Imphal East commandos.
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February - 24 
Self-Loading Rifles (SLR) ammunition and radio set were recovered from a residential compound of Elangbam Shyamsunder in Imphal East District during a search operation conducted by Imphal East District Police and Thoubal District Police at Hiyanglam
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Self-Loading Rifles (SLR) ammunition and radio set were recovered from a residential compound of Elangbam Shyamsunder in Imphal East District during a search operation conducted by Imphal East District Police and Thoubal District Police at Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai in the morning of February 24. Moreover two over ground workers of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Elangbam Shyamsunder and Mayanglambam Sobha of the same locality have also been arrested.
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February - 24 
The Adivasi National Convention (ANC), a combined forum of more than 20 Adivasi organisations called a 48-hour bandh since 5 pm of February 24 in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s visit and in protest against the failure of the INC-led government to ful
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The Adivasi National Convention (ANC), a combined forum of more than 20 Adivasi organisations called a 48-hour bandh since 5 pm of February 24 in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s visit and in protest against the failure of the INC-led government to fulfil the demands of the Adivasis in Assam. The Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad (TAYP) and the All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union (AKRSU) called the bandh in protest against alleged exploitation and negligence towards the indigenous people of the State by the INC. Further, the Bengali Yuva Chatra Parishad (BYCP) called the Assam bandh to raise the Doubtful Voter (D-voter) issue.
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February - 24 
The Bangalore Police joined the investigation into the terrorist activities of the terror outfit Al-Umma, with officers likely to interrogate Bangalore blast suspect K Sahul Hameed alias Paravai Badusha, The Times of India reports on February 25. An
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The Bangalore Police joined the investigation into the terrorist activities of the terror outfit Al-Umma, with officers likely to interrogate Bangalore blast suspect K Sahul Hameed alias Paravai Badusha, The Times of India reports on February 25. An investigating officer said Badusha was also involved with terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM). "He was one of eight men who conducted the recce for the April 2010 Chinnaswamy stadium blasts masterminded by IM leader Yasin Bhatkal," he said.
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February - 24 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on February 24, said that the outfit is coming for talks not due to the fear of operations against its cadres by the SFs, reports The Shillong Times. “We did not beg for peace talks. We were invited by Govern
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on February 24, said that the outfit is coming for talks not due to the fear of operations against its cadres by the SFs, reports The Shillong Times. “We did not beg for peace talks. We were invited by Governor KK Paul. After several meetings held among the leaders, well wishers, area commanders and cadres, GNLA resolved to accept the invitation of the Governor,” ‘political affairs secretary’ of GNLA, Bikdot Nikjang Marak, said in a statement.
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February - 24 
The Sangai Express reports that the 72-hour bandh (shut down strike) along Silchar-Imphal road or National Highway 37 imposed by the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and Kuki Women Union (KWU) in Tamenglong District has come to an end but the highway
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The Sangai Express reports that the 72-hour bandh (shut down strike) along Silchar-Imphal road or National Highway 37 imposed by the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and Kuki Women Union (KWU) in Tamenglong District has come to an end but the highway will continue to be affected for the next 72 hours as another tribal organisation sponsored chakka bandh of hill Districts begins from midnight of February 24. Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas Manipur (COPTAM) sponsored hill Districts chakka bandh wi begins from midnight of February 24 in protest against the State government’s ‘indifferent attitude to the legitimate and rightful demands’ of the tribal people. Earlier, KSO and KWU, had announced the bandh strongly objecting the perpetual encroachment of the ‘tribal lands’ which is in Tamenglong district contiguous with Jiribam sub division of Imphal East District, in connivance with the Police and the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jiribam.
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February - 24 
The Sangai Express reports that the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), on February 24, celebrated its 27th Raising Day at Kholmun in Churachandpur District.
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The Sangai Express reports that the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), on February 24, celebrated its 27th Raising Day at Kholmun in Churachandpur District.
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February - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre, identified as Harison M Sangma alias Ranja, alias Rabal surrendered to Dainadubi Police in the night of February 24. Police sources informed that Harison was summoned to GN
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The Shillong Times reports that a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre, identified as Harison M Sangma alias Ranja, alias Rabal surrendered to Dainadubi Police in the night of February 24. Police sources informed that Harison was summoned to GNLA camp by a cadre identified as Piliport with the intention to eliminate Harison as per orders of Sohan D Shira, the GNLA ‘chief’. Sensing trouble, Harison escaped and came to Dainadubi police station and surrendered. After surrendering he led the police team to a nearby forest where he had buried his pistol, five live ammunition and one VHF communication handset. Harison said, GNLA has been on a killing spree of its cadres on some pretext or other and that many of the cadres were killed and their bodies buried in the forest. He also informed that Ajan Momin alias Jimmy of Williamnagar area is the most brutal member and has eliminated many cadres. Harison says he became disillusioned by the killings and escaped. Many of the escaped cadres are joining Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) led by Reding T Sangma, which is a breakaway faction of GNLA. Police sources say that this is actually a fight to control the extortion racket on National Highway-62 and coal mines.
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February - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that Manipur Governor VK Duggal, in his first ever address in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, on February 24, said his Government is taking steps to make Manipur a peaceful and prosperous State with all the communities li
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The Shillong Times reports that Manipur Governor VK Duggal, in his first ever address in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, on February 24, said his Government is taking steps to make Manipur a peaceful and prosperous State with all the communities living harmoniously. He said Manipur has been affected by insurgent activities spread over a period of over four decades where more than 60 militant outfits, including factions, are operating. Insurgency has adversely affected development, he said. The Government has invited various militant groups, operating in the State, to come forward for negotiation. The United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), the United Revolutionary Front (URF) consisting of various Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) factions and its Army Wing, Manipur Army (MA), the KCP-Lamphel and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF), KCP-Nongdrenkhomba, SK Thadou group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) responded positively and signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Central and state Governments. In all, over 450 cadres belonging to these groups have laid down arms and process is on for their rehabilitation, he said.
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February - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that the State Government has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which two Security Forces (SFs) were arrested for allegedly supplying arms to Achik Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) in Garo Hills. Confirming this on F
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The Shillong Times reports that the State Government has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which two Security Forces (SFs) were arrested for allegedly supplying arms to Achik Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) in Garo Hills. Confirming this on February 24, Home Minister Roshan Warjri said, “Action would be taken against the accused if the inquiry confirms their involvement in supplying of arms to the militant outfit.”
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February - 24 
Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from different places in the State on February 24, reports The Sangai Express. In the first incident, a powerful IED planted inside an Anganwadi Centre at Andro Machengpat, Imphal East District
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from different places in the State on February 24, reports The Sangai Express. In the first incident, a powerful IED planted inside an Anganwadi Centre at Andro Machengpat, Imphal East District was detected while Army recovered another IED from Khengjang in Churachandpur District. The third IED was found at the residence of special contractor Thingujam Munindro at Khongman Zone IV in Imphal East District.
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February - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sukhdeyi (48), head of the Kongera CPI-Maoist Janatana Sarkar (Peoples Government) and a wanted woman cadre who carried a reward of INR 5,000 on her head and Dasu Ram Salaam (24),
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sukhdeyi (48), head of the Kongera CPI-Maoist Janatana Sarkar (Peoples Government) and a wanted woman cadre who carried a reward of INR 5,000 on her head and Dasu Ram Salaam (24), a member of the Daula Local Operation Squad, were arrested from Maraskol forest area under Dhaudai Police Station limits of Narayanpur District on February 24, said Narayanpur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) OP Sharma, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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February - 25 
A cadre of Progessive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro) cadre, identified as Leishungbam Bheigyachandra alias LB Singh alias Bheigyo alias Aries alias Inao, who was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Guwahati City Police from
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A cadre of Progessive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro) cadre, identified as Leishungbam Bheigyachandra alias LB Singh alias Bheigyo alias Aries alias Inao, who was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Guwahati City Police from a rented room of Lokha, Guwahati (Assam) on February 23 was brought to Imphal on February 25. It is said that Bheigyachandra took key roles in the party’s fund collection.
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February - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and many were injured in an encounter in the forests of Gumla District on February 25, reports Zee News. "One Maoist guerrilla was killed and many sustained bullet injuries. We are tryin
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and many were injured in an encounter in the forests of Gumla District on February 25, reports Zee News. "One Maoist guerrilla was killed and many sustained bullet injuries. We are trying to recover the body. We have recovered one Insas rifle and live cartridges from the spot," a Police official said.
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February - 25 
A Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy chief’, identified as Lethri T Sangma alias Harara was arrested by Mendipathar Police from Salpara, East Garo Hills District in the night of February 25.
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A Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy chief’, identified as Lethri T Sangma alias Harara was arrested by Mendipathar Police from Salpara, East Garo Hills District in the night of February 25.
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February - 25 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has distanced itself from its former senior leader Mast Gul, who has recently resurfaced as a Taliban commander in Pakistan, reported Indiatvnews on February 26. Mast Gul, who is now believed to be part of the Tehreek-e-Talib
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has distanced itself from its former senior leader Mast Gul, who has recently resurfaced as a Taliban commander in Pakistan, reported Indiatvnews on February 26. Mast Gul, who is now believed to be part of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) like many former militants who operated in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has claimed responsibility for three attacks against the minority Shia community recently. “Attempts to affiliate someone claiming responsibility for bomb blasts in Pakistan with Hizbul Mujahideen to dent its credibility are upsetting and painful,” the HM said in a brief statement issued in Muzaffarabad of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in reference to Mast Gul alias Haroon Khan.
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February - 25 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on February 25 imposed curfew like restrictions to restore order in the Lolab area of Kupwara District where at least two dozen persons including photo-journalists and Policemen were injured when a large group of protes
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on February 25 imposed curfew like restrictions to restore order in the Lolab area of Kupwara District where at least two dozen persons including photo-journalists and Policemen were injured when a large group of protesters attacked a Police Station where bodies of the seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants killed in an encounter on February 24 were kept, reports Daily Excelsior. The protesters restored to heavy stone pelting forcing the Police to take shelter inside the building. Meanwhile, Army and the J&K Police on February 25 said all the seven militants killed in a gunfight with the Security Forces (SFs) in Lolab forests of Kupwara District were Pakistani nationals belonging to LeT, reports Daijiworld.Com.
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February - 25 
Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) stated that its 'publicity secretary', Rajiv Kathai alias Bimal Roy alias Sonu, has deserted the outfit on February 18 and is assisting the Indian Army, reports The Sentinel on February 26. The 'general secreta
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Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) stated that its 'publicity secretary', Rajiv Kathai alias Bimal Roy alias Sonu, has deserted the outfit on February 18 and is assisting the Indian Army, reports The Sentinel on February 26. The 'general secretary' of the KLO, Kailash Koch said that Bimal Roy joined the KLO in the month of July, 2011 and before it, he was the in the Indian Army.
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February - 25 
Revolutionery Peoples Front (RPF) President, Irengbam Chaoren has categorically stated that only a sustained armed struggle can secure independence of Manipur. “There must be no confusion that stronger and sustained armed struggle can only ensure our
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Revolutionery Peoples Front (RPF) President, Irengbam Chaoren has categorically stated that only a sustained armed struggle can secure independence of Manipur. “There must be no confusion that stronger and sustained armed struggle can only ensure our independence for which we need to prepare ourselves for a massive armed movement with higher knowledge of people’s war strategies. To free ourselves from the Indian colonial yoke, our oppressed masses must wake up to this revolutionary call and be prepared for decisive show down,” read a statement issued by the RPF President on the occasion of the outfit’s 35th foundation day (February 25), also observed as Independence Demand Day.
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February - 25 
The 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups, on February 25, rejected the claim of the State Government that the 52 existing laws are enough to tackle the problem of influx of illegal migrants into the State saying a strong legislation like ILP is the
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The 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups, on February 25, rejected the claim of the State Government that the 52 existing laws are enough to tackle the problem of influx of illegal migrants into the State saying a strong legislation like ILP is the need of the hour to curb the problem of influx. “The existing laws are not enough to tackle the burning issue of influx. There are around 15 laws which deal with the problem influx, but they work in isolation,” Hynñiewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) general secretary Sadon K Blah commented. Blah said, adding that there is a need to synergize and integrate the various laws to tackle the menace of influx.
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February - 25 
The Assam bandh (General Strike) called on the day of Indian National Congress (INC) Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the State by various ethnic groups for various reasons, affected several Districts is both lower and Upper Assam on February 2
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The Assam bandh (General Strike) called on the day of Indian National Congress (INC) Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the State by various ethnic groups for various reasons, affected several Districts is both lower and Upper Assam on February 25, reports The Sentinel. The affected areas were North Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Bongaigaon and Chirang Districts.
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February - 25 
The Indian Army has recovered arms and ammunition after killing seven militants on February 24 in an encounter in Lolab forests of Kupwara District, reported Hindustan Times on February 26. Major General S.K. Saini, General Officer Commanding (GOC) K
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The Indian Army has recovered arms and ammunition after killing seven militants on February 24 in an encounter in Lolab forests of Kupwara District, reported Hindustan Times on February 26. Major General S.K. Saini, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force, said, "In the ensuing fire fight, seven terrorists have been killed so far, and a large quantity of arms and ammunitions including 7 AK series weapon, has been recovered." On specific information, 18 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police launched the search operation in Dardpora forests of Lolab, major general Saini added.
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February - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 arrested two more suspects, Anil Pandey and Mohammed Raju from Manda near Mirzapur (Mirzapur District) in Uttar Pradesh for providing explosives for the Patna blasts that targeted Bharatiya Janat
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 arrested two more suspects, Anil Pandey and Mohammed Raju from Manda near Mirzapur (Mirzapur District) in Uttar Pradesh for providing explosives for the Patna blasts that targeted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally on October 27, 2013 in Patna (Bihar), reports The Times of India. NIA sources said the duo's arrest came about following the interrogation of IM operatives Ahmed and Fakhruddin who were arrested by the agency on February 24. "All four are friends and know each other well. We are investigating how and from where Pandey sourced the explosives and to what extent he along with Raju was involved in the blasts conspiracy," said an NIA officer.
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February - 25 
The Sangai Express reports that Chairman of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) Kamson, on the occasion of their 3rd raising day on February 25, said that the ‘present Zeliangrong struggle’ is not seeking for an isolation or secession from India but withi
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The Sangai Express reports that Chairman of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) Kamson, on the occasion of their 3rd raising day on February 25, said that the ‘present Zeliangrong struggle’ is not seeking for an isolation or secession from India but within the Constitution of India for a common homeland of ‘fragmented’ Zeliangrong community in different states. “This was the dream of Haipou Jadonang and his Lieutenant sister Rani Gaidinliu,” said the ZUF chairman in his message at the outfit’s head quarter in Tamenglong District.
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February - 25 
The Shillong Times reports on February 26 that the State Government has decided to suspend Balkera Sangma of the 5th battalion who was arrested for allegedly supplying arms to a new militant outfit ASAK in Garo Hills. According to sources, Balkera Sa
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The Shillong Times reports on February 26 that the State Government has decided to suspend Balkera Sangma of the 5th battalion who was arrested for allegedly supplying arms to a new militant outfit ASAK in Garo Hills. According to sources, Balkera Sangma would also be placed under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA) for supplying arms to the militant outfit.
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February - 25 
Top Indian Mujahideen (IM) leaders have joined al-Qaeda and are “fighting in Afghanistan-Pakistan border” and Afghanistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated in the chargesheet against IM India operations 'chief', Yasin Bhatkal and his as
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Top Indian Mujahideen (IM) leaders have joined al-Qaeda and are “fighting in Afghanistan-Pakistan border” and Afghanistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated in the chargesheet against IM India operations 'chief', Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar, Indian Express reports on February 26. NIA has said that “one IM operative Bada Sajid is fighting in Afghanistan-Pakistan border region” and “was also wounded in one of the skirmishes”. According to the chargesheet, the IM is now an al-Qaeda affiliate whose members are trained by the global terror network, and who have been instructed to focus on Myanmar and to “kidnap Jews in India”.The chargesheet says that at a meeting in Dubai five years ago, the IM leadership decided to cut ties with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and join the al-Qaeda. “Investigations revealed that during the stay of the accused (Akhtar) in Dubai (in 2008-09), Iqbal Bhatkal was elected as the leader of Indian Mujahideen and it was decided to sever the association with ISI as soon as possible, and shift towards the Al Qaida, since everyone unanimously felt that the ISI was against the true Jihadi ideology,” says the chargesheet. According to the chargesheet, the IM has split into two groups, one of which is led by “Sajid Sheikh @ Bada Sajid, 27, of Azamgarh, UP”, and the other by “Iqbal and Riyaz Bhatkal”. The Times of India, added that IM terrorists had on their target some tourist spots, a royal train and some other places in the state, especially in western Rajasthan including Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer, sources said. The chargesheet reveals that the IM shifted the base from Bihar and other nearby states to Rajasthan after an intense crackdown on its Bihar unit by the cops probing the low intensity blasts that occurred during Narendra Modi's rally in Patna in October, 2013 and Bodh Gaya in July, 2013. The group allegedly plans to target foreign tourists and has conducted a recce in several places in Rajasthan apart from other places including Delhi, Mumbai and Maharashtra. After the IM's activities were found in the state, the Rajasthan ATS had intensified search for three IM terrorists, identified as Mohammed Taseen Akhtar, Haider Ali and Waqas alias Javed Mohammad on suspicion that they might target Israeli tourists who frequent some cities including Pushkar, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The chargesheet further stated that, splinter group of IM had plans to form a group called Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan, along the lines of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Daily Mail reports on February 25.
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February - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangal Topno (40), was killed and two others were injured, one of them critically, in an exchange of fire with Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres along Odisha-Jharkhand
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangal Topno (40), was killed and two others were injured, one of them critically, in an exchange of fire with Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres along Odisha-Jharkhand border at Biramitrapur in Sundergarh District of Odisha on February 26, reports The Times of India. Initially the Maoists opened fire on PLFI members who had gone to Bansjor weekly market in Jharkhand. The exchange of fire lasted for an hour. Police recovered the body from the spot. Sundargarh Police are on high alert after the incident.
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February - 26 
A round of tripartite talks between Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Assam Government and four different Bodo organisations scheduled to be held on February 27 has been postponed till February 28 due to the unavailability of Home Minister Sushilkumar
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A round of tripartite talks between Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Assam Government and four different Bodo organisations scheduled to be held on February 27 has been postponed till February 28 due to the unavailability of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 26 
A woman who challenged a GNLA militant of extortion on February 26 at Tura in West Garo Hills District, received a call from the ‘deputy commander’ of GNLA on the same day threatening to eliminate her and her family.
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A woman who challenged a GNLA militant of extortion on February 26 at Tura in West Garo Hills District, received a call from the ‘deputy commander’ of GNLA on the same day threatening to eliminate her and her family.
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February - 26 
An IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, Swmkwr Basumatary (26), surrendered before the Police in Kokrajhar District on February 26, reports The Telegraph.
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An IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, Swmkwr Basumatary (26), surrendered before the Police in Kokrajhar District on February 26, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 26 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) India operations 'chief' Yasin Bhatkal’s associate Asadullah Akhtar confessed that they had planned three blasts in Dilsukhnagar (Andhra Pradesh), Deccan Chronicle reports on February 27. However, they were able to plant only t
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) India operations 'chief' Yasin Bhatkal’s associate Asadullah Akhtar confessed that they had planned three blasts in Dilsukhnagar (Andhra Pradesh), Deccan Chronicle reports on February 27. However, they were able to plant only two bombs due to shortage of explosives. "On February 18, 2013, we decided on Dilsukhnagar as the place to plant the bombs. Thereafter, I picked the spots. We wanted to have three explosions. But due to shortage of explosives, we decided on two places," he said in a confessional statement recorded by National Investigation Agency (NIA). In his statement, recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in October, 2013, Akhtar said that he executed the Dilsukhnagar twin blasts on the directions of IM cofounder Riyaz Bhatkal. Akhtar also said Riyaz Bhatkal is now hiding in Pakistan. He further confessed that he had assembled the explosives and had "guided" the members of the terror outfit while planting bombs in Dilsukhnagar.
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February - 26 
Leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) have rushed back to New Delhi on February 26 to hold further meetings with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials in connection with the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for the Nagas of Manipur outside the Sta
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Leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) have rushed back to New Delhi on February 26 to hold further meetings with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials in connection with the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for the Nagas of Manipur outside the State Government. Interestingly, the UNC leaders had returned to Manipur from Delhi on February 21 after meeting the MHA officials on the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ issue. The Naga leaders had held a series of meetings with MHA officials in the National capital following which the Government of India has decided to set up a ‘high level committee’ (HLC) on the matter within this week itself.
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February - 26 
Life in Dima Hasao District was partially disrupted during the first day owing to a 100-hour bandh (General Strike)called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students' Forum (NCHISF) that began at 5 am on February 26, reports Times of India. The bandh,
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Life in Dima Hasao District was partially disrupted during the first day owing to a 100-hour bandh (General Strike)called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students' Forum (NCHISF) that began at 5 am on February 26, reports Times of India. The bandh, which was called, seeking bifurcation of the hill District, evoked partial response, said a Police Officer. While shops and business establishments were closed, government offices and banks were open. However, attendance was thin. Traffic was off the road in Haflong, the District headquarters.
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February - 26 
Nagaland Post reports on February 27 that Members of Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), at the invitation of Tetso College Dimapur, visited the college and carried out an interactive session with the college students. In a press rele
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Nagaland Post reports on February 27 that Members of Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), at the invitation of Tetso College Dimapur, visited the college and carried out an interactive session with the college students. In a press release, media cell, ACAUT stated that the members spoke on the reasons for the formation of ACAUT and its vision based on October 31, 2013 resolution.
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February - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Anwar Hussain (37), from Santipur in Nalbari District on February 26, reports The Telegraph. One .62 mm pistol, two magazines and eight rounds of ammunition w
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Anwar Hussain (37), from Santipur in Nalbari District on February 26, reports The Telegraph. One .62 mm pistol, two magazines and eight rounds of ammunition were also seized.
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February - 26 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ Sengpan Marak of ANLCA, and his close-aide Grewingston Marak who was involved in the January 23 kidnapping of a Nokma (village head), was arrested by Police in East Garo Hills District on February 26. A bundle containing 68 l
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ Sengpan Marak of ANLCA, and his close-aide Grewingston Marak who was involved in the January 23 kidnapping of a Nokma (village head), was arrested by Police in East Garo Hills District on February 26. A bundle containing 68 live rounds of 7.62 AK- rifle ammunition was also recovered from Sengpan Marak.
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February - 26 
The 100-hour bandh (general strike) called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Peoples Forum (NCHIPF) in Dima Hasao District from February 26 will further delay the Lumding-Silchar broad-gauge conversion project, reports The Telegraph. The bandh called
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The 100-hour bandh (general strike) called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Peoples Forum (NCHIPF) in Dima Hasao District from February 26 will further delay the Lumding-Silchar broad-gauge conversion project, reports The Telegraph. The bandh called by the NCHIPF to demand the bifurcation of the present Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council into two separate Autonomous District Council.
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February - 26 
The arrest of four accused in connection with the Patna serial blasts has again pointed towards the region (Uttar Pradesh) as a hub of flourishing illegal trade in explosives, The Times of India reports on February 27. The arrest clearly indicates th
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The arrest of four accused in connection with the Patna serial blasts has again pointed towards the region (Uttar Pradesh) as a hub of flourishing illegal trade in explosives, The Times of India reports on February 27. The arrest clearly indicates that terrorist groups like Indian Mujahideen (IM) are turning towards Maoist-infested Districts of the region to procure easily available explosives. Explosives are easily available in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur due to mining works. Mirzapur District administration's records reveal action was initiated in 150 cases of illegal mining in June and July in 2013.
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February - 26 
The Central Government on February 26 set up an expert committee to study and examine the demand for Bodoland state to be carved out of Assam, reports The Telegraph. The one-man expert committee of former Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai will submit
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The Central Government on February 26 set up an expert committee to study and examine the demand for Bodoland state to be carved out of Assam, reports The Telegraph. The one-man expert committee of former Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai will submit a report in nine months after consulting all sections of society on the viability of creating Bodoland.
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February - 26 
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has tipped off Delhi Police about the presence of a "wanted terrorist" of Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Bihar or Kerala who could be arrested soon, a local court has been informed, Outlook India reports on February 2
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has tipped off Delhi Police about the presence of a "wanted terrorist" of Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Bihar or Kerala who could be arrested soon, a local court has been informed, Outlook India reports on February 27. The special cell of Delhi Police has moved a plea before Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash in which it said it has received an input from CIA according to which an absconding IM terrorist in the case is "moving in the areas of eastern Bihar and south Kerala". "Recently, an input has been received from CIA that a wanted terrorist in this case is moving in areas of eastern Bihar and south Kerala, therefore teams have been dispatched and are camping in these areas to develop further information...A breakthrough is likely in a short period of time. With the arrest of this wanted terrorist, the missing links in the conspiracy are likely to be established which requires that period of investigation and judicial custody of these accused persons be extended," the special cell said.
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February - 26 
The Sangai Express reports that two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing around 3 and 8 kilograms each have been detected by the Assam Rifles (ARs) on the periphery of AR’s 27 Sector headquarters at Tuibuong in Churachandpur District on Febru
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The Sangai Express reports that two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing around 3 and 8 kilograms each have been detected by the Assam Rifles (ARs) on the periphery of AR’s 27 Sector headquarters at Tuibuong in Churachandpur District on February 26.
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February - 26 
The Shillong Times reports that Police, on February 26, conducted an operation at Goreng area in West Khasi Hills District and arrested two United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as Anand and Laksan Arengh in connection with the
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The Shillong Times reports that Police, on February 26, conducted an operation at Goreng area in West Khasi Hills District and arrested two United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as Anand and Laksan Arengh in connection with the Dacoity case of February 2.
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February - 26 
The Shillong Times reports that the people of Mendima, North Garo Hills District caught two operatives of Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) and killed one of them identified as Jehan Momin in the afternoon of February 26. Another assault
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The Shillong Times reports that the people of Mendima, North Garo Hills District caught two operatives of Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) and killed one of them identified as Jehan Momin in the afternoon of February 26. Another assaulted cadre has been identified as Sengran Sangma.
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February - 26 
The Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde in Kozhikode District of Kerala on February 26 said incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) perpetrated violence have come down in the country in the past one to two years
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde in Kozhikode District of Kerala on February 26 said incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) perpetrated violence have come down in the country in the past one to two years, reports Zee News. He said the documents circulated by the CPI-Maoist were proof of the decrease in their activities. He further said "In the country, wherever such Naxalite movements are there, Government of India is already careful on this. Maoists have expressed worry in these papers over the decline of their strength."
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February - 26 
Tura Municipal Board (CEO), Z.J Sangma, lodged a complaint at Tura Police Station (West Garo Hills District) stating that on February 26, one employee of the Board received a telephone call, in which the caller claimed himself to be a GNLA 'Commander
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Tura Municipal Board (CEO), Z.J Sangma, lodged a complaint at Tura Police Station (West Garo Hills District) stating that on February 26, one employee of the Board received a telephone call, in which the caller claimed himself to be a GNLA 'Commander' and demanded INR 5,000 and later reduced the amount to INR 3,000 with instruction to pay the money at Tura Municipal Board office at about 12 noon on the same day, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 27 
A Central Government team, led by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary Shambu Singh, visited Changlang District on February 27 to discuss the proposal for the creation of Patkai Autonomous Council (PAC), reports Times of India. Singh
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A Central Government team, led by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary Shambu Singh, visited Changlang District on February 27 to discuss the proposal for the creation of Patkai Autonomous Council (PAC), reports Times of India. Singh was accompanied by Union Tribal Affairs Ministry Director S N Sahai, DoNER Ministry Director Uma Kant and MHA's Deputy Secretary S Saha, official sources said in Itanagar on February 2. The State Government had proposed the creation of Mon Autonomous Council (MAC), comprising West Kameng and Tawang Districts, and PAC, comprising Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts, under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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February - 27 
Five persons including an Army trooper, identified as Mohammad Ishaq Lone were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police for stone pelting on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Radnag village of Kupwara District 'protesting' against
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Five persons including an Army trooper, identified as Mohammad Ishaq Lone were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police for stone pelting on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Radnag village of Kupwara District 'protesting' against killing of seven militants on February 24 in Lolab area of Kupwara District, reported Daily Excelsior on February 28.
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February - 27 
In the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) sponsored meeting, on February 27, in Dimapur, 31 Naga organisations while unanimously appreciating the hard work and valuable contributions of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for safeguarding the ‘N
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In the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) sponsored meeting, on February 27, in Dimapur, 31 Naga organisations while unanimously appreciating the hard work and valuable contributions of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for safeguarding the ‘Naga family’ at a time of deep crisis, have extended their full support to the Naga reconciliation process and urged the FNR to continue strengthening and pursing the task of Reconciliation, reports The Sangai Express. The Naga bodies also said they implore all Naga tribe and civil society organizations to consciously work towards reconciliation in the spirit of forgiveness towards a shared future. “Recognizing that reconciliation is a continuous process, we urge all Naga political groups to join Naga reconciliation; and to unitedly pursue the Naga political and historical rights for the common good of all,” the Naga organisations recommended. During the meeting, the FNR updated the Naga civil organisations about the processes and progresses of the Naga reconciliation.
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February - 27 
India and Israel signed a number of agreements on cooperation in legal assistance and public and homeland security, The Times of India reports on February 28. The pacts are part of the ongoing efforts by both countries in the war against terror and a
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India and Israel signed a number of agreements on cooperation in legal assistance and public and homeland security, The Times of India reports on February 28. The pacts are part of the ongoing efforts by both countries in the war against terror and are based on the shared determination to protect citizens, assets and interests. "We believe that these agreements are another important platform for the cooperation between our countries and we would like to express our appreciation for the leadership of the ministry of home affairs in this regard," Israel Ambassador in India Alon Ushpiz said. Israel's minister of public security Yitzhak Aharonovich said: "Today is an important day. These agreements that were signed are a fine example of our substantial and equal partnership with India. The various types and forms of threats the two countries face make this cooperation an indispensable one. Terror is a global threat and only through cooperation between allies can peace-seeking countries overcome such threats." Ushpiz further remarked: "The unconditional commitment we share with India to protect the lives of our citizens is the bedrock of these agreements. By joining hands in this important field, whether it is through technology or through investment in the crucial human resource, we will be able also to better ensure the continuing development of our societies and economies."
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February - 27 
Minister for planning and coordination, evaluation, geology and mining T.R.Zeliang, on February 27, asserted that unless all ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs) joined hand and come together, solution or settlement of the Naga issue would be difficult to
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Minister for planning and coordination, evaluation, geology and mining T.R.Zeliang, on February 27, asserted that unless all ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs) joined hand and come together, solution or settlement of the Naga issue would be difficult to achieve and urged all tribal hohos to give sincere efforts in bringing different factions to one platform, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 27 
On February 27, suspected militants entered Itchapur village (inhibited by Dimasa tribe) and set ablaze seven houses of the village which fall under Diphu subdivision of Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sangai Express. Though the Karbi Anglong Dis
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On February 27, suspected militants entered Itchapur village (inhibited by Dimasa tribe) and set ablaze seven houses of the village which fall under Diphu subdivision of Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sangai Express. Though the Karbi Anglong District administration suspects that people opposed to the blockade might have committed the act but officially no details were revealed. The indefinite economic blockade against Nagaland in both the National Highway (NH) 39 and NH-36 since February 25 has been imposed by Karbi Students and Youth Council (KSYC), All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), All Assam Gurkha Students’ Union (AAGSU), Karbi Unemployed Youth Association (KUYA) and other Karbi Anglong based organisations in protest against the alleged encroachment of Assam’s territory by people from Nagaland.
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February - 27 
One United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadre, involved in the assassination of Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) vice-president Haobijam Manisana who contested the Assembly election thrice has been arrested, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gai
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One United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadre, involved in the assassination of Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) vice-president Haobijam Manisana who contested the Assembly election thrice has been arrested, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam on February 27. Haobijam Manisana was shot dead on October 13, 2013. Earlier, on January 4, one Y Mani alias Telheiba of Thoubal Khong Ahanbi involved in the assassination of Manisana was arrested by Police and he is currently lodged in judicial custody. Mani was a cadre of Nongdrenkhomba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Nongdrenkhomba) before he joined URF. From his disclosure, it has been learnt that he killed Manisana at the instruction of URF’s ‘commander’ Lemba alias Binodhor.
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February - 27 
Over 63 percent polling booths in Ranchi District of Jharkhand have been identified as ‘hypersensitive’ during a pre-poll security assessment conducted by the Ranchi District Police, reports The Times of India on February 28. The assessment prepared
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Over 63 percent polling booths in Ranchi District of Jharkhand have been identified as ‘hypersensitive’ during a pre-poll security assessment conducted by the Ranchi District Police, reports The Times of India on February 28. The assessment prepared by Ranchi Police said of the 2,286 polling booths in the District 1,441 has been identified as ‘hypersensitive’, 714 as ‘sensitive’ and 131 as ‘normal’. "The aim behind the study was to identify areas which are vulnerable to threat and intimidation from anti-social elements," said Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bheemsen Tuti.
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February - 27 
Police arrested four persons, including a juvenile from Pune (Maharashtra) and seized 46 notes of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from them The Times of India reports on February 28. The arrested suspects have been identified as Saddam Faizuddin Sh
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Police arrested four persons, including a juvenile from Pune (Maharashtra) and seized 46 notes of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from them The Times of India reports on February 28. The arrested suspects have been identified as Saddam Faizuddin Shaikh, Nabakumar Ravindranath Biswas, Asadul Faijal Haq Jaman and a 17-year-old boy. The four hailed from the state of West Bengal. An offence has been registered under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 489B and 489C for possession and circulation of fake currency. Police said they have launched a search for a key suspect in the case.
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February - 27 
Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna (Bihar) on February 27 sent Ahmad Hussain, Fakhruddin, Anil Pandey and Mohammed Raju on judicial remand till March 12, 2014 in Patna serial blasts case of October 27, 2013, reports The Times
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Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna (Bihar) on February 27 sent Ahmad Hussain, Fakhruddin, Anil Pandey and Mohammed Raju on judicial remand till March 12, 2014 in Patna serial blasts case of October 27, 2013, reports The Times of India. They have been charged with helping the terrorists in procuring explosives and sheltering them. The same court also extended the remand of four other accused, Imtiaz Ansari alias Alam, Umer Siddiqui, Tabish Neyaz and Azharuddin Quraishi, till March 12, 2014 in connection with the blasts. With this, the number of persons arrested in the case has reached eight.
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February - 27 
The Kuki Inpi, Manipur (KIM) and Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHR), on February 27, have apprised the Union Miniter for Home Affairs in a memorandum that constitution of ‘a high level committee’ (HLC) on ‘Alternative Arangement’ for Nagas in
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The Kuki Inpi, Manipur (KIM) and Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHR), on February 27, have apprised the Union Miniter for Home Affairs in a memorandum that constitution of ‘a high level committee’ (HLC) on ‘Alternative Arangement’ for Nagas in Manipur is sowing seeds of communal disharmony and ushering in divide and rule policy amongst the people of Manipur and aimed at reviving violence against innocent people, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Kolkata (West Bengal) has been an important hub for the activities of Indian Mujahideen (IM), The Times of India reports on February 28. In his confession to NIA, IM operative Asadullah Akhtar ali
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Kolkata (West Bengal) has been an important hub for the activities of Indian Mujahideen (IM), The Times of India reports on February 28. In his confession to NIA, IM operative Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi said that the American Center attack and the kidnapping of Khadim's boss in Kolkata (both in 2002) were part of a bigger plan. Haddi admitted before a magistrate in Miyapur, Andhra Pradesh, that in 1999-2000, Aftab Ansari started the IM (called Asif's Commando Force then) with Asif Rezza Khan, a resident of Kolkata, who died in an encounter in 2002. Haddi also said that his people attacked the American Center in Kolkata. Haddi added that he got arms training and learnt how to make explosives at a training camp conducted by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). "Haddi and Bhatkal had revealed that the 'Bihar module' was the first thing to come up under the leadership of Yasin Bhatkal and Mohammad Tariq Anjum Hasan. Kolkata acted as a base for this module. However, since this module was more ideologically inclined, other modules in Pune, Beed in Maharashtra and Azamgarh in UP, were in charge of executing terror attacks across the country till 2008. It was only when these modules were either eliminated or busted, that the IM fell back on its recruits from Samitipur-Darbhanga and Nalanda,'' according to sources. Further, the custody of IM India operations 'chief' Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar, ends on February 28 (today), reports Zee News. According to the Mumbai Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), Bhatkal played a very important role in procuring explosives and making Improvised Explosive Device (IED) used in 2011 Mumbai terror attack. IM was keen on 26/11 suicide attack, targeting Police and politicians, instead of planting bombs and running away, The Times of India reports on February 28. IM operative Mirza Shadab Baig and Asadullah Akhtar had discussed that bomb explosions killing common people had little impact as the government moved on after paying compensation to victims. According to the chargesheet filed by NIA, Riyaz Bhatkal and Yasin Bhatkal were particularly impressed with what Maoists had achieved in Darbha, Chhattisgarh where a Congress cavalcade was ambushed killing 27 people, including the party's top leaders. They had discussed that IM, too, should do something similar that would shake the government. With such a plan in mind, Yasin's associate Asadullah Akhtar was trying to procure explosives and guns. He believed that it was time for the outfit to move towards suicide attack. Further, the chargesheet stated that every article needed to make a bomb is easily available in Delhi. "Irshad Khan (Yasin's father-in-law) pointed out the chemical shops, scientific store, buffing shop, tool shop, metal shop, welding workshop and dye shop from where he and Yasin Bhatkal procured chemicals/tools/metal/instruments/dyes etc," it states. All the shops are located in central Delhi's wholesale hubs, such as Esplanade Road, Pai Walan, Jama Masjid, Tilak Bazar, Hauz Qazi, Ajmeri Gate, Sitaram Bazar, Anand Parbat and Lajpat Rai Market. Although there are strict guidelines for the sale of chemical material in Delhi, the IM terrorists found ways to get around them. The chargesheet also states the names of the 16 important IM operatives who are wanted by Delhi Police in various cases. They are: Iqbal Bhatkal, Riyaz Bhatkal, Amir Raza Khan, Mohseen Chaudhary, Waqas, Tehsin alias Monu, Danish, Mohammad Ismail, Mohammad Zasim, Abdul Kadir, Afif, Khalil, Anwar, Sabir, Salim and Abdul Moik.
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February - 27 
The newly-floated militant outfit in Garo Hills Achik Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), on February 27, opposed peace talks between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Government. Dura Marak, ‘general secretary’ of the outfit accused GNLA
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The newly-floated militant outfit in Garo Hills Achik Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), on February 27, opposed peace talks between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Government. Dura Marak, ‘general secretary’ of the outfit accused GNLA leader Sohan Shira of making money in the name of Garo people even as he said that Shira was not fit to represent Garo people. According to Marak, some of the office bearers of GNLA had shifted their allegiance to ASAK due to the dictatorial attitude of Sohan Shira. Marak also alleged that there is a nexus between GNLA leader Shira and State Police. He said ASAK has 120 cadres and out of which around 50 were from GNLA. When asked if the outfit would come to a peace talk with the Government, he said that the outfit is not in any hurry for talks and they would come for talks only when all corners of Garo Hills is developed.
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February - 27 
The Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Mayang Langjing, Gram Panchayat Pradhan Khangenbam, Sanaton (42) at Mayang Langjing Taning Makhai Leikai under Lamsang Police station in I
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The Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Mayang Langjing, Gram Panchayat Pradhan Khangenbam, Sanaton (42) at Mayang Langjing Taning Makhai Leikai under Lamsang Police station in Imphal West District on February 27. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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February - 27 
The United State (US) state Department said in its Congressional mandated annual report on human rights, 2013 that the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and North East and Naxalites groups in central India are indulging in gross violation of huma
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The United State (US) state Department said in its Congressional mandated annual report on human rights, 2013 that the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and North East and Naxalites groups in central India are indulging in gross violation of human rights, reports Business Standard on February 28. "Separatist insurgents and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeastern states, and the Naxalite belt committed numerous serious abuses, including killings of elected political leaders, armed forces personnel, police, government officials, and civilians," said the report which was released by US Secretary of State John Kerry. "Insurgents were responsible for numerous cases of kidnapping, torture, rape, extortion, and the use of child soldiers," added the report. The report said Internal Displacement Monitoring Center estimated that 540,000 persons were displaced due to conflict in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeastern states, and the Naxalite belt. Tens of thousands of Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus) have fled the Kashmir Valley to Jammu, Delhi, and other areas in the country since 1990 because of conflict and violent intimidation by separatists, it said. According to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) 2012-13 annual report, 59,442 Kashmiri Pandit families remained displaced from their homes. Violence between ethnic groups in the states of Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram displaced an unknown number of persons during the year, and more than 115,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) remained from previous incidents of communal violence dating back to 1993, it said. In central and eastern India armed conflicts between Naxalite (Maoist) insurgents and government security forces over land and mineral resources in tribal forest areas continued, affecting 182 of the country's 626 Districts in 20 of its 28 states. Statistics posted in March 2013 by the International Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), operated by the Norwegian Refugee Council and the United Nations, reported at least 148,000 IDPs in the Naxalite conflict areas, mostly located in the states of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 27 
Three Muslim Tiger Force (MTF) militants on February 27 surrendered in front of Chirang District Superintendent of Police (SP) Ranjan Bhuyan, reports The Shillong Times. The three militants were identified as Shah Ali, Madan Ali and Samser Ali. The t
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Three Muslim Tiger Force (MTF) militants on February 27 surrendered in front of Chirang District Superintendent of Police (SP) Ranjan Bhuyan, reports The Shillong Times. The three militants were identified as Shah Ali, Madan Ali and Samser Ali. The trio also deposited one AK series rifle, one 9 mm pistol, one 7.65 mm pistol and 11 rounds of cartridges.
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February - 28 
A sessions’ court on February 28 sent Indian Mujahideen (IM) India operations 'chief' Yasin Bhatkal and his accomplice Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi to judicial custody until March 13, 2014, reports The Hindu. The accused have been sent to Thane jail
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A sessions’ court on February 28 sent Indian Mujahideen (IM) India operations 'chief' Yasin Bhatkal and his accomplice Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi to judicial custody until March 13, 2014, reports The Hindu. The accused have been sent to Thane jail. Bhatkal and Akhtar are being tried for their role in the serial bomb blasts of July 13, 2011 (13/7) at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and near Dadar station in Mumbai (Maharashtra).
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February - 28 
A civilian, identified as Soro Khaibam Romen (28) was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast incident that occurred at Langthabal Kunja in Imphal West District, along Imphal-Moreh stretch of National Highway (NH)-2, on February 28, rep
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A civilian, identified as Soro Khaibam Romen (28) was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast incident that occurred at Langthabal Kunja in Imphal West District, along Imphal-Moreh stretch of National Highway (NH)-2, on February 28, reports The Sangai Express. The vehicle in which the injured civilian was sitting also suffered partial damage due to the explosion.
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February - 28 
A perfume shop of Yasin Bhatkal in Karnataka became IM hub in 2001 for establishment of the Darbhanga module, the NIA has said, dnaindia.com reports on March 1. According to NIA, IM's Darbhanga module came into existence after some key IM members, in
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A perfume shop of Yasin Bhatkal in Karnataka became IM hub in 2001 for establishment of the Darbhanga module, the NIA has said, dnaindia.com reports on March 1. According to NIA, IM's Darbhanga module came into existence after some key IM members, including Yasin and Fasih Mahmood, developed close links in 2001 at the perfume and naturopathy medicines shop in Bhatkal in Udupi District of Karnataka. NIA charge sheet stated that around December 2001, Yasin had opened the shop 'Almohtasham' near Noor Masjid. "The perfume shop was very popular amongst the students of Anjuman Engineering College. The shop used to be frequented by students like Fasih Mahmood, Tarique Anjum... The visitors included a blend of locals and boys from Darbhanga who would discuss 'jihad' along with local and national/global issues together, fostering a very close relationship which in future would be the basis of Darbhanga module of IM".
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February - 28 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi on February 28 fixed March 24, 2014 for commencement of arguments on framing of charges against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal, reports Business Standard. Jundal, who has be
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi on February 28 fixed March 24, 2014 for commencement of arguments on framing of charges against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal, reports Business Standard. Jundal, who has been charge sheeted for allegedly carrying out terror activities in India, had earlier claimed before the court that NIA and Maharashtra Police had forced him to sign some documents and blank papers. Jundal is presently lodged, in Arthur road jail in Mumbai (Maharashtra) in connection with an alleged conspiracy to launch terror strikes in the country.
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February - 28 
According to a delayed report, on February 15, Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) 'chief', Sabyasachi Panda was injured in Ganjam District, the revelation came with the arrest of three female OMP cadres on February 27, reports The Hindu. OMP is a splinter gr
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According to a delayed report, on February 15, Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) 'chief', Sabyasachi Panda was injured in Ganjam District, the revelation came with the arrest of three female OMP cadres on February 27, reports The Hindu. OMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Odisha Police busted its camp and arrested three female cadres under Mohana Police Station area of Gajapati District. Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, Amitabh Thakur, said based on the information gathered from the arrested OMP cadres a haul of arms and ammunition, as well as more than INR 1 million cash were seized.
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February - 28 
After the meeting between the United Naga Council (UNC) leaders and the officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on February 28, two names from the UNC 'executive' have been submitted to MHA to be included in the ‘High Power
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After the meeting between the United Naga Council (UNC) leaders and the officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on February 28, two names from the UNC 'executive' have been submitted to MHA to be included in the ‘High Power Committee’ (HPC) as requested by the Central Government, reports The Sangai Express. After meeting, the UNC leaders confided to Newmai News Network that the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ will be based on the postulates submitted to the Government of India earlier such as the 'administrative power', 'the legislative power’ and the ‘financial power,’ outside the Manipur Government. Terming it as HPC and not as ‘High Level Committee’ (HLC) the UNC leaders said the HPC will be constituted in the next five days’ time. The Naga leaders had held series of meetings last week with the MHA officials in the national capital following which the Central Government decided to set up a HPC.
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February - 28 
Fearing Maoists, contractors are not keen to take up an irrigation project, worth INR 30.3 million, at Karanjanala village in Muniguda block of Rayagada District, reports The Times of India on March 1. The project, once finished, will irrigate 555 he
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Fearing Maoists, contractors are not keen to take up an irrigation project, worth INR 30.3 million, at Karanjanala village in Muniguda block of Rayagada District, reports The Times of India on March 1. The project, once finished, will irrigate 555 hectare of agricultural land.
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February - 28 
Five Policemen, including a Police Sub-Inspector, were killed and three others injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush in Dantewada District on February 28, reports The Times of India. The 12-member team led by Station House
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Five Policemen, including a Police Sub-Inspector, were killed and three others injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush in Dantewada District on February 28, reports The Times of India. The 12-member team led by Station House Officer (SHO) Vivek Shukla was on a patrol mission at a road construction site in Kowakonda-Bacheli area of Chhattisgarh when they were attacked. The Maoists set Police motorcycles ablaze, looted an AK-47 rifles, two SLR and an INSAS rifle before fleeing to Shyamgiri hills area under Kowakonda Police Station. Additional Director-General of Police Rajinder Kumar Vij said "The patrol team comprising 12 Police personnel was moving on six motorcycles in Shyamagiri hills region, around five km from Kowakonda Police Station, when about 100 armed rebels attacked them, resulting in the death of the Sub-Inspector and four other Policemen on the spot." The others killed included Chhavilal Kashi, Sandeep Sahu, Dhaneshwar Mandavi and Naval Kishore Shandiya.
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February - 28 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on February 28 threatened to eliminate people who are extorting money in its name, reports Nagaland Post. “I have ordered all our area commanders to look for those persons who are misusing our name and execute th
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on February 28 threatened to eliminate people who are extorting money in its name, reports Nagaland Post. “I have ordered all our area commanders to look for those persons who are misusing our name and execute them at once,” Sohan D Shira, the 'commander-in- chief' of the GNLA said. “We have been getting lots of information about some people misusing our organisation’s name and we will not spare them.” he added. Shira has taken exception to the reports that a GNLA cadre has tried to extort money from an employee of Tura Municipal Office adds The Shillong Times.
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February - 28 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) harboured plans to free its operatives lodged in various jails apart from expanding its footprint across Asia, The Times of India reports on March 1. From ramming bulldozers to bring down jail walls to creating hideouts in Tibe
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) harboured plans to free its operatives lodged in various jails apart from expanding its footprint across Asia, The Times of India reports on March 1. From ramming bulldozers to bring down jail walls to creating hideouts in Tibet, Nepal and Azerbaijan, IM had a range of activities on its drawing board. The 277-page National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet filed against Yasin last week says: "Yasin informed Riyaz that he had learnt to operate bulldozer. It drinks 200 litres per day, but can be used to break wall of the jail." Around the same time, the group seemed to be also planning new hideouts in Nepal, Tibet and Azerbaijan. It says while Yasin had already travelled to Rohtat and Barhare areas of Nepal where he was also planning to buy property, in a November 16, 2012 chat with Yasin, "Riyaz asked to find whether Tibet tour for Lhasa which starts from Kathmandu was continuing". "On December 30, 2012, Riyaz asked (Yasin) whether visa for Azerbaijan was obtained from Nepal, since there was a route via Azerbaijan to Pakistan." In order to expand its base in Nepal, the group had even bought a lathe factory, run on captive hydro-electric power, to manufacture weapons there. "Yasin asked Riyaz whether he should work in the hospital ... He also joked to find a poison which will kill after one week," the chargesheet notes.
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February - 28 
Kashmir valley on February 28 observed shutdown in response to a strike called by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) to protest against the killing of seven militants, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Kashmir valley on February 28 observed shutdown in response to a strike called by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) to protest against the killing of seven militants, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 28 
Police arrested two persons, identified as Farooq Pasha and Shaik Nasir for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Satellite Bus Terminal on Mysore Road in Byatarayanapura (Bangalore District), New Indian Express reports on March 1. Police
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Police arrested two persons, identified as Farooq Pasha and Shaik Nasir for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Satellite Bus Terminal on Mysore Road in Byatarayanapura (Bangalore District), New Indian Express reports on March 1. Police recovered FICN with a face value of INR 2,65,000. The accused brought the FICN from Mumbai (Maharashtra), Police said.
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February - 28 
Police on February 28 arrested a suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Sanjay Mooshahary, from Iew-Umpleng’ near Jaintia Cement in East Jaintia Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police also seized one pistol (.9mm
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Police on February 28 arrested a suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Sanjay Mooshahary, from Iew-Umpleng’ near Jaintia Cement in East Jaintia Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police also seized one pistol (.9mm) loaded with 11 (7.5 mm) live ammunition from his possession.
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February - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) linkmen, Orjen Ronghang (40) and Korop Ronghang (24), from Sanbe Teron Gaon in Karbi Anglong District on February 28, reports The Sentinel.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) linkmen, Orjen Ronghang (40) and Korop Ronghang (24), from Sanbe Teron Gaon in Karbi Anglong District on February 28, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 28 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 28 arrested two persons from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of nearly INR 237,000, reports The Times of India. A case under Section 120B read with 489B and 489C
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 28 arrested two persons from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of nearly INR 237,000, reports The Times of India. A case under Section 120B read with 489B and 489C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered against the two accused. The accused claimed to have received FICN at Kaliachak in the Malda District of West Bengal on February 26.
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February - 28 
The eight students’ groups of Karbi Anglong called off the indefinite road blockade against Nagaland on National Highway 39 at Silonijaan and Sariahjaan on National Highway 36 in Karbi Anglong District from February 28 morning, reports The Telegraph.
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The eight students’ groups of Karbi Anglong called off the indefinite road blockade against Nagaland on National Highway 39 at Silonijaan and Sariahjaan on National Highway 36 in Karbi Anglong District from February 28 morning, reports The Telegraph. The decision to lift the blockade was taken after a meeting of the high-level officials of both the states, which included Dimapur Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police and their Karbi Anglong counterparts. The blockade was earlier called on February 25 alleging that some miscreants from Nagaland side had encroached a vast area of the Daldalli Reserve Forest in the District.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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