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July - 1 
A combined team of the Bishnupur District Police and Army shot dead one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant in between Nachou and Chothe villages on July 1, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol with a magazine and
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A combined team of the Bishnupur District Police and Army shot dead one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant in between Nachou and Chothe villages on July 1, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol with a magazine and two rounds have been recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 1 
A Manipuri filmmaker, Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma, was arrested on July 1, after actress Devita Devi, for having links with militants, reports Telegraph. Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma was arrested after an identity card issued by him for a Doordarshan pr
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A Manipuri filmmaker, Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma, was arrested on July 1, after actress Devita Devi, for having links with militants, reports Telegraph. Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma was arrested after an identity card issued by him for a Doordarshan production was found from the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) leader R.K. Raghunath, who was arrested along with Devita Devi from a hotel in the national capital New Delhi. Surjakanta Sharma is also the vice president of the Film Forum Manipur.
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July - 1 
According to Sentinel, five unidentified militants were shot dead in an encounter between the Security Force (SF) personnel and a group of militants at Dehikata Reserve Forest under Mornai Police Station in Goalpara District on July 1. A revolver, tw
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According to Sentinel, five unidentified militants were shot dead in an encounter between the Security Force (SF) personnel and a group of militants at Dehikata Reserve Forest under Mornai Police Station in Goalpara District on July 1. A revolver, two 7.65 pistols, a 9-mm pistol, a 12 bore gun (all factory made), a factory made hand grenade, 19 rounds of live ammunition and eight rounds of empty cases were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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July - 1 
According to Shillong Times, unidentified militants shot dead four children and a 25 year-old woman at Semkhor village under Maibong Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District in the evening of July 1. Three others were injured in the incident
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According to Shillong Times, unidentified militants shot dead four children and a 25 year-old woman at Semkhor village under Maibong Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District in the evening of July 1. Three others were injured in the incident. A Police source said that all the victims were from the Dimasa tribe. The deceased were identified as Karong Thonglo, Lambo Langthasa, Warsi Thonglo, Depola Langthasa, and Senring Langthasa. With these killings, the death toll in the continuing ethnic strife in the North Cachar Hills District has gone up to 55 since March 19.
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July - 1 
Express Buzz reports that the State Secretary of the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), Sudhakar alias Ashok, was killed in an encounter with the Police in the Eturunagaram forests
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Express Buzz reports that the State Secretary of the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), Sudhakar alias Ashok, was killed in an encounter with the Police in the Eturunagaram forests near Bhupathipur village in Warangal District on July 1. Another Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was also killed but his identity is yet to be established. Police recovered one SLR and a 0.8 mm rifle from the incident site. The District Superintendent of Police V. C. Sajjanar said a special Police party ran into the Praja Pratighatana Naxalites during a combing operation. “The police asked them to surrender but they didn’t heed the warning and fired at them. In the retaliatory fire, two of the Naxalites, including Ashok, were killed while the rest escaped,” Sajjanar told reporters. Ashok was from Bayyaram village in Khammam District and had been associated with the Praja Pratighatana for the last 10 years.
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July - 1 
IANS reports cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pando Bhima, an activist of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), in Dantewada District in the morning of July 1. Pando Bhima, who lived at a relief camp in Dorn
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IANS reports cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pando Bhima, an activist of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), in Dantewada District in the morning of July 1. Pando Bhima, who lived at a relief camp in Dornapal village, was killed while he was going to his village in the forest interiors, some 4 km away from the camp, Police said.
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Imphal West District Police shot dead a militant, identified as one Sorokhaibam Jiban alias David (33) near Chandranadi Lamkhai, reports Sangai Express.
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Imphal West District Police shot dead a militant, identified as one Sorokhaibam Jiban alias David (33) near Chandranadi Lamkhai, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 1 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in capital Srinagar on July 1 that he had given 10 days time to officers for making a plan for the first phase of withdrawal of the para-military CRPF from the Kashmir Valley. His Government would n
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in capital Srinagar on July 1 that he had given 10 days time to officers for making a plan for the first phase of withdrawal of the para-military CRPF from the Kashmir Valley. His Government would not give a licence for unwarranted use of force, he stated. His remarks came even as a youth died on July 1 of the injuries he suffered in Police firing a day earlier in Baramulla. Abdullah, who chaired a meeting of the Unified Headquarters, said he discussed the prevailing situation with top officers of the Army, Police and paramilitary, besides the civil administration. He told journalists that the CRPF would be replaced by the Police. But he pointed out that it was an ongoing process and the State had not enough Police force to replace the CRPF immediately.
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July - 1 
Police on July 1 recovered the body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who was believed to be killed in a group clash, in Kulgam District. SFs recovered the body of Mohammad Rafiq Gujjar alias Abu Dujjan from Chatternad forest area. Gujjar had be
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Police on July 1 recovered the body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who was believed to be killed in a group clash, in Kulgam District. SFs recovered the body of Mohammad Rafiq Gujjar alias Abu Dujjan from Chatternad forest area. Gujjar had been killed in a group clash between militants, a Police spokesman said in Srinagar.
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July - 1 
Security Forces on July 1 retook Dharampur in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres offered no resistance, reports The Hindu. The Security Forces in their 10 kilometres advance to Dhar
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Security Forces on July 1 retook Dharampur in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres offered no resistance, reports The Hindu. The Security Forces in their 10 kilometres advance to Dharampur only found felled trees at a number of places which were cleared by the payloaders accompanying the 10 companies, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Midnapore Range), Praveen Kumar, told reporters.
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July - 1 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces have focused their efforts on flushing out militants from Pumlen Lake, the second largest freshwater wetland in Manipur. Pumlen Lake is situated in Thoubal District, around 40 kilometers from capital Imphal. As a
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces have focused their efforts on flushing out militants from Pumlen Lake, the second largest freshwater wetland in Manipur. Pumlen Lake is situated in Thoubal District, around 40 kilometers from capital Imphal. As a part of the operations, a combined team of Police commandos along with Assam Rifles (21st battalion) and Maratha Light Infantry troops cordoned off the Toppa Chingjao hillock at Pumlen Lake.
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July - 1 
Six Maoists were arrested from a forested stretch in Narayanpur District when a joint team of the District Police and the Special Task Force encircled a meeting venue of the Maoists, Deputy Inspector General of Police Pawan Deo said. Police recovered
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Six Maoists were arrested from a forested stretch in Narayanpur District when a joint team of the District Police and the Special Task Force encircled a meeting venue of the Maoists, Deputy Inspector General of Police Pawan Deo said. Police recovered two guns, six detonators, a huge stock of wires being used in making landmines and some Maoist uniforms, the officer said.
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July - 1 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted five businessmen of Alamanda village in the Bandhugaon block of Koraput District in the night of June 30 and released them by 2.30 p.m. on July 1. According to
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted five businessmen of Alamanda village in the Bandhugaon block of Koraput District in the night of June 30 and released them by 2.30 p.m. on July 1. According to sources, about 40 Maoists entered the houses of P. Nandikeswar Rao, Oddi Mohan Rao, Judhistira Patro, Natraj, V. Santosh and former Sarpanch (president) of the Panchayat (village level self Government institution), S. Sasibhusan Rao. Later, the Maoists took all the businessmen to the nearby forest.
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July - 1 
The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) sounded an alert and beefed up security at its camps in the upper Assam region following reports through its “own channels” that the outfit was attempting to carry out strikes in the
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The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) sounded an alert and beefed up security at its camps in the upper Assam region following reports through its “own channels” that the outfit was attempting to carry out strikes in the area, including on its members, reports Telegraph. The pro-talks faction also cautioned the State Government about ULFA’s plan to carry out the attacks in August 2009. Prabal Neog, a leader of the pro-talks faction, told Telegraph, “Many cadres (of ULFA) have already entered Tinsukia District from the Myanmar camps via Arunachal Pradesh and have started distributing extortion notices. We have information about ULFA trying desperately to carry out strikes. If not on Security Forces, it may be Hindi-speaking settlements and us. We have tightened security in our camps.” Jiten Dutta, another pro-talks leader, said most of the ULFA militants who had entered Tinsukia recently were recruited by him just a few months before they declared a cease-fire in June 2008. “They are fully trained now and have been sent by the leadership to carry out strikes,” he added.
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July - 1 
Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Zafarullah Parray, a Territorial Army trooper who had deserted his post along with three weapons on March 8, 2009, were shot dead by the Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a jo
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Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Zafarullah Parray, a Territorial Army trooper who had deserted his post along with three weapons on March 8, 2009, were shot dead by the Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation at Kulhand in the Doda District on July 1, Daily Excelsior reported. Zafarullah Parray was being searched by Army and Police since he had deserted his unit along with weapons and joined the LeT outfit. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Prabhat Singh, said the house of one Irshad Ahmed was surrounded by Security Forces in the early hours after developing specific information that three to four LeT militants, including Zafarullah, had taken shelter there. However, on observing the SFs movement, the militants deserted the house and fled towards Kulhand, about 18 kms from Doda. The militants were chased and in the consequent encounter, all three militants were killed. A Police constable, Rakesh Kumar, sustained injuries in the incident. Besides Zafarullah, the two others have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmed alias Abu Harare, a resident of Kirthwan, and Billal Ahmad, a resident of Gurmul. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militants include two UBGLs, one rifle and a large quantity of ammunition and explosives. Police also detained Irshad Ahmed and some of his family members for giving shelter to the Lashkar militants.
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July - 2 
According to Sangai Express, 28-year old Yumnam Lalit, the son of Y. Neta, a Rural Development Director, was abducted by two Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) militants at gunpoint from his Chingamathak Yumnam Leikai residence in
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According to Sangai Express, 28-year old Yumnam Lalit, the son of Y. Neta, a Rural Development Director, was abducted by two Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) militants at gunpoint from his Chingamathak Yumnam Leikai residence in the Imphal West District in the morning of July 2. However, Lalit is reported to have later reached home safely at about 2.30 pm (IST). A Police source said there has been a demand of INR one million from the KCP (MC) outfit to the Rural Development Department earlier. Neta’s residence was also attacked with gun shots on two occasions some days back.
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July - 2 
Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said that Chhatradhar Mahato has provided an open forum for Maoist activity in Lalgarh by forming the Sangram Committee (People’s Committee against Police Atrocities). Participating in a budget discussion on his
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Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said that Chhatradhar Mahato has provided an open forum for Maoist activity in Lalgarh by forming the Sangram Committee (People’s Committee against Police Atrocities). Participating in a budget discussion on his department (Home and Personnel Administrative Reforms) in the Legislative Assembly, Bhattacharjee said: "Formally his name might not be on the [Maoist] organisation’s list, but by forming the Sangram Committee, he has provided an open-forum for Maoist activity in Lalgarh and its surrounding areas." He further said that the sources of strength and support for the Maoists were in Jharkhand where they have two training camps. "Where are their arms, their explosives coming from?" Bhattacharjee asked saying that the Maoists had seized the opportunity provided by Jharkhand.
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July - 2 
PTI reports that the Union Home Ministry has decided to finalise a plan for sustained operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by September-end. The Centre has decided to give approval for the work plans under the Security
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PTI reports that the Union Home Ministry has decided to finalise a plan for sustained operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by September-end. The Centre has decided to give approval for the work plans under the Security Related Expenditure scheme for left wing extremism-affected States - Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa - for the current fiscal by July 15, according to the Home Ministry’s Action Plan II released in New Delhi on July 2. Advance funds related to the scheme will be given to the nine States by the end of July. The Centre has also set a target of July 15 for the finalisation of guidelines and issue orders for revised surrender/ rehabilitation packages for the left-wing extremists. By the middle of July, authorization for the appointment of 6666 Special Police Officers in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh for 2009-10 will be issued, the Action Plan II said.
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July - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) in two separate incidents, reports Imphal Free Press. In the first incident, Mohammad Alimuddin alias Shaolin (22) was arrested from KR La
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) in two separate incidents, reports Imphal Free Press. In the first incident, Mohammad Alimuddin alias Shaolin (22) was arrested from KR Lane in the Imphal East District. During interrogation, Alimuddin confessed that he joined the outfit in August 2008 through Mazida Bibi of Golapati and was working under the command of ‘Finance Secretary’ Mohammad Janir of Keirao Manjor Engkhol. Meanwhile, another cadre of the outfit was arrested on the same day around 9.45 am (IST) from Keirao Sabal Leikai. The arrested militant, identified as Mohammad Farijuddin alias Iboinu (19), confessed that he joined the outfit in August 2008 through Janir and was trained at Khokhoi in the State of Nagaland.
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July - 2 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered two simultaneous landmine explosions near a Police checkpoint at the entrance to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District in the morning of July 2. However, no one
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered two simultaneous landmine explosions near a Police checkpoint at the entrance to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District in the morning of July 2. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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July - 2 
Union Government on July 2 banned the Black Widow (BW) outfit in the wake of its involvement in the recent violence in Assam. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
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Union Government on July 2 banned the Black Widow (BW) outfit in the wake of its involvement in the recent violence in Assam. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
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July - 2 
West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said in capital Kolkata that more than 100 Maoists were still hiding in Lalgarh’s forests and many of them are well-equipped with advanced arms and ammunition, Hindustan Times reports. "According our informatio
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West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said in capital Kolkata that more than 100 Maoists were still hiding in Lalgarh’s forests and many of them are well-equipped with advanced arms and ammunition, Hindustan Times reports. "According our information, more than 100 Maoists are hiding in West Midnapore's Lalgarh and many of them are well-equipped with fire weapons," Sen told reporters.
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July - 3 
A surrendered militant and a former deputy village chief were killed and another civilian was seriously injured in an attack at village Tandar in the Sounder area of Kishtwar District by four militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in the nig
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A surrendered militant and a former deputy village chief were killed and another civilian was seriously injured in an attack at village Tandar in the Sounder area of Kishtwar District by four militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in the night of July 3, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said four militants, three of whom were later identified by their code names as Dawood, Wasim and Prince, entered Tandar, located in the remote heights of Sounder and first intruded into the houses of Nazir Ahmad Kar, a former deputy village chief, and dragged him out at gunpoint in front of his family members. They took him to a nearby field and slit his throat leading to his death on the spot. Subsequently, the militants moved to the shop-cum-residence of Tariq Hussain and asked about the whereabouts of his nephew Abdul Majeed. As both Tariq Hussain and Abdul Majeed were present in the same house, one of the militants opened fire on them outside their shop-cum-residence. Presuming them as dead, all four militants escaped from the village. While Majeed succumbed to his injuries, Tariq Hussain was admitted to a hospital. Sources said Abdul Majeed was a top militant of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) till 2007 when he switched over to the HM and worked with his killers Dawood, Wasim and Prince besides the now dead Mohammed Usmaan Qari. However, he surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in May 2008 and since then was running a shop. All the three had been charged by the militants for working as sources of the SFs and Police.
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July - 3 
According to Sangai Express, the leader of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), K. K. Nganba, was brought to Imphal from the Tihar Jail in national capital Delhi on July 3. A resident of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, 56-year old K. K. Nganba a
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According to Sangai Express, the leader of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), K. K. Nganba, was brought to Imphal from the Tihar Jail in national capital Delhi on July 3. A resident of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, 56-year old K. K. Nganba alias Chongtham Manglemjao alias Koi alias Ngouba alias Ira-bot who is the ‘General Secretary’ of KCP, was arrested by a combined team of the Bishnupur District Police, Delhi Police (Special Branch) and 57th Mountain Division of the Army along with three other persons on January 17, 2009 during ‘Operation Grand Slam’ launched in Delhi.
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July - 3 
Bodies of six infiltrators, killed by a snow avalanche in March 2009, were reportedly recovered by the Army from the Gurez sector of Bandipora District near the Line of Control, a Defence spokesman said. He said the militants were killed when they ma
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Bodies of six infiltrators, killed by a snow avalanche in March 2009, were reportedly recovered by the Army from the Gurez sector of Bandipora District near the Line of Control, a Defence spokesman said. He said the militants were killed when they made an abortive attempt to cross over into the Kashmir valley through Gurez sector after infiltrating from Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The militants were part of a larger group which had succeeded in infiltrating into Gurez sector way ahead of the regular infiltration schedule as part of their handlers to catch the Army unaware.
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July - 3 
Dilip Nunisa, the leader of pro-peace faction of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), condemned the two factions of NSCN for launching serial attacks on Dimasa villages in the last few months in the North Cachar Hills District, reports Sentinel. It was repor
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Dilip Nunisa, the leader of pro-peace faction of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), condemned the two factions of NSCN for launching serial attacks on Dimasa villages in the last few months in the North Cachar Hills District, reports Sentinel. It was reported that Dilip Nunisa, in a press conference, directly blamed both the NSCN factions for attacking Dimasa people with an evil eye to trigger a racial war between the two communities. But he also admitted that some elements among the Dimasa people have also joined the fight against the Zeme Nagas and are hell bent on defending their own tribe.
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July - 3 
SFs destroyed three hideouts of the militants in the twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri. One of the hideouts was neutralized at village Phagwari in Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include two pistol magazines with four roun
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SFs destroyed three hideouts of the militants in the twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri. One of the hideouts was neutralized at village Phagwari in Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include two pistol magazines with four rounds, 79 AK rounds and 15 Pika rounds. From another hideout in the Kushal forest of Sabjian in Poonch, SFs recovered one AK magazine, 10 hand grenades, 250 Pika rounds, 18 UBGL grenades and three Pika rounds. Yet another hideout was neutralized at Dandkote in Rajouri District. Recoveries made from the hideout include 21 hand grenades, 525 AK rounds and one UBGL grenade.
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July - 3 
The Army personnel shot dead a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant in the Naga-dominated Choto Ninglo village under Mahur Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District around 9 am (IST) in the morning on July 3
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The Army personnel shot dead a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant in the Naga-dominated Choto Ninglo village under Mahur Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District around 9 am (IST) in the morning on July 3, according to Telegraph. Police sources said a group of militants started firing on the Army patrolling team in the Choto Ninglo village and Army personnel retaliated, killing one of the militants during the encounter that lasted more than 20 minutes. Another militant was injured, but he managed to flee, an unnamed official added. The Army later recovered the body of the Naga youth who is yet to be identified. Two 12 bore rifles, 12 cartridges and some ammunition of AK series rifles were recovered from his possession.
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July - 3 
Times of India reports that four cadres, including a woman, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghatberakerua under Balarampur Police Station in the Purulia District in the night of July 3. These Maoists were squad
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Times of India reports that four cadres, including a woman, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghatberakerua under Balarampur Police Station in the Purulia District in the night of July 3. These Maoists were squad trainers, State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said on July 4. They were carrying pistols, landmine accessories and Maoist literature.
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July - 3 
Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (21st Battalion) and Police at Wadder Bala forest area in the Handara area of Kupwara District, a Defence spokesman said. One AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines and
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (21st Battalion) and Police at Wadder Bala forest area in the Handara area of Kupwara District, a Defence spokesman said. One AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines and 40 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from the possession of slain militants. The spokesman said the operation was still in progress.
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July - 4 
According to Daily Excelsior, a militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Arangi in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri District in the evening of July 4. Official sources said a encounter between the S
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According to Daily Excelsior, a militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Arangi in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri District in the evening of July 4. Official sources said a encounter between the SFs and militants was going on at Mangota since the afternoon. At least three to four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were trapped in the gun-battle which was on till last reports came in. At least one militant was reported to have died in the encounter but his identity hasn’t been ascertained so far.
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July - 4 
Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for a shutdown across the three Districts of Bankura, West Midnapore and Purulia on July 8, reports Times of India. PCPA spokesperson Chhatradhar Mahato said on July 4 that
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Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for a shutdown across the three Districts of Bankura, West Midnapore and Purulia on July 8, reports Times of India. PCPA spokesperson Chhatradhar Mahato said on July 4 that the shutdown has been called to protest the arrest of 30 PCPA workers, the warrant issued against him and the harassment of city intellectuals, who went to Lalgarh during the joint operations.
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July - 4 
One unidentified militant was killed during an encounter with Police commandos at Waheng Khuman in the Imphal West District at around 6 am, sources said, adding that one 9 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the spot.
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One unidentified militant was killed during an encounter with Police commandos at Waheng Khuman in the Imphal West District at around 6 am, sources said, adding that one 9 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the spot.
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July - 4 
Police arrested two militants belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit at Budgam and Pulwama Districts of the Kashmir valley. In a search operation at village Wuyan in the Pulwama District, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat alias Junaid,
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Police arrested two militants belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit at Budgam and Pulwama Districts of the Kashmir valley. In a search operation at village Wuyan in the Pulwama District, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat alias Junaid, a Pakistan trained militant of the HM outfit, was arrested, a Police spokesman said in Srinagar. The spokesman also said one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, six pistol rounds and three hand grenades were recovered from his possession. In another operation, the Budgam District Police arrested another HM militant, identified as Abdul Rahman Bhat alias Javed, at Mirgund crossing. One pistol, one magazine and six pistol rounds were recovered from his possession, he added.
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July - 4 
S.N. Pradhan, the Inspector-General of Police (Operations), said the Jharkhand Police will soon have, among other things, assault rifles with night vision in its armoury to take on Maoists as part of the ongoing Police modernisation programme.
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S.N. Pradhan, the Inspector-General of Police (Operations), said the Jharkhand Police will soon have, among other things, assault rifles with night vision in its armoury to take on Maoists as part of the ongoing Police modernisation programme.
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July - 4 
Security Forces arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist linkman, identified as Lal Mohan Murmu, from the Jhitka forests near the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, reports IANS.
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Security Forces arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist linkman, identified as Lal Mohan Murmu, from the Jhitka forests near the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District, reports IANS.
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July - 4 
Six hardcore left-wing extremists belonging to the Jharkhand Badshah group were arrested from several remote villages in Sundargarh District during raids on their hideouts on July 4, Police said, reported PTI. The extremists were operating in Raibaga
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Six hardcore left-wing extremists belonging to the Jharkhand Badshah group were arrested from several remote villages in Sundargarh District during raids on their hideouts on July 4, Police said, reported PTI. The extremists were operating in Raibaga, Biramitrapur, Hatibari and Rajgangpur Police limits.
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July - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extort up to INR 300 crore every year in Chhattisgarh from traders of forest products, transporters and iron ore mining firms, said the Chief Minister Raman Singh, The Hindu reported on July 5. "Maoist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extort up to INR 300 crore every year in Chhattisgarh from traders of forest products, transporters and iron ore mining firms, said the Chief Minister Raman Singh, The Hindu reported on July 5. "Maoists extort at least Rs.250-300 crore (Rs.2.5-3 billion) annually and their extortion business runs from the state's southern tip of Bastar to the northern Surguja district," Singh told IANS. "They mainly extort money from traders of 'tendu' leaves, iron ore mining firms, small and big contractors and transporters," he added. Tendu leaves, which are used to make bidis (leaf-rolled cigarettes), are one of the most important forest products of the Bastar region, which is considered a hub of the Maoist insurgency. "The traders, businessmen, contractors and others who pay extortion money hardly have the courage to report it to the police because of the fear of Maoists and their own business interests in the region," said Singh.
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July - 4 
The Hindu reports that a hardcore cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Somnath, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Koramba forest in the Ramgarh block of Dumka District in the night of July 4. Acting on
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The Hindu reports that a hardcore cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Somnath, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Koramba forest in the Ramgarh block of Dumka District in the night of July 4. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team reached Koramba to flush out the Maoists but the Maoists started firing at the Police party, Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh said. Somnath was killed in retaliatory action. An SLR rifle was found from the incident site.
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had hijacked two buses with eight persons on July 4 and subsequently released the abducted persons, set ablaze the buses in the Chakrabandha forest under Dumaria P
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had hijacked two buses with eight persons on July 4 and subsequently released the abducted persons, set ablaze the buses in the Chakrabandha forest under Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District on July 5.
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July - 4 
Three militants were today killed in separate encounters with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Chandel and Imphal West Districts of Manipur on July 4, Assam Tribune reported. Two militants were killed during a gun-battle with the SFs in the Tengn
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Three militants were today killed in separate encounters with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Chandel and Imphal West Districts of Manipur on July 4, Assam Tribune reported. Two militants were killed during a gun-battle with the SFs in the Tengnoupal area of Chandel District, official sources said. One AK 47 rifle, one carbine, a grenade and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident site, they said, adding that some militants escaped during the exchange of fire.
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July - 4 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mata Tiria and Abhiram Adeya, involved in the attack on the Similipal sanctuary about three months ago, were arrested from Lambugada under Jashipur Police Station in Mayurb
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mata Tiria and Abhiram Adeya, involved in the attack on the Similipal sanctuary about three months ago, were arrested from Lambugada under Jashipur Police Station in Mayurbhanj District by the Special Operation Group of the Orissa Police.
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July - 5 
A combined team of Thoubal District Police and personnel of the Assam Rifles shot dead a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in an isolated area between Thoubal Wangmataba and Kabrang village under Thoubal Police Station of Thoubal Distr
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A combined team of Thoubal District Police and personnel of the Assam Rifles shot dead a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in an isolated area between Thoubal Wangmataba and Kabrang village under Thoubal Police Station of Thoubal District around 4.45 am (IST) in the morning of July 5, according to Imphal Free Press. However, two other militants managed to escape through the hilly terrain and thick forest. One foreign made pistol, one magazine containing three live rounds of 7.62mm, one Chinese hand grenade and one receipt book written as UNLF Nungaiba Phongdokchaba having 30 pages were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. The slain cadre was later identified as Khoirom Ratankumar (30) of Moidangpok Awang Leikai village.
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July - 5 
A farmer, identified as A. S. Yarthokngam (40) of Hungdung Tungrei village, was shot at by suspected militants at Hundung Tungrei village under Ukhrul Police Station of Ukhrul District. According to his family, the incident occurred when he quarrelle
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A farmer, identified as A. S. Yarthokngam (40) of Hungdung Tungrei village, was shot at by suspected militants at Hundung Tungrei village under Ukhrul Police Station of Ukhrul District. According to his family, the incident occurred when he quarrelled with some armed militants near his residence at Hundung.
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July - 5 
According to Times of India, the sub-zonal ‘platoon commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), Sanjay Yadav, parted ways with the outfit along with his trusted lieutenants. Sources claimed that Sanjay quit the PLGA due to his growin
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According to Times of India, the sub-zonal ‘platoon commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), Sanjay Yadav, parted ways with the outfit along with his trusted lieutenants. Sources claimed that Sanjay quit the PLGA due to his growing differences with the outfit's ‘zonal commander’ Nakul Yadav. However, he has not yet announced his decision to either form a separate outfit or join hands with any other outfit.
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July - 5 
An Army trooper was killed and another injured in 48-hour gun-battle with the militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 5, Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "one security force jawan laid down his life
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An Army trooper was killed and another injured in 48-hour gun-battle with the militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 5, Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "one security force jawan laid down his life and one jawan sustained injuries in the encounter" at Wuddar Bala forest area. He said one AK rifle, three magazines, 49 rounds and three hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 5 
An employee of the Oil India Limited has claimed that unidentified militants abducted him from Guwahati city on July 2, took him to a hideout in Nepal and then later set him free after realising it to be a case of mistaken identity. Rajen Gogoi (47),
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An employee of the Oil India Limited has claimed that unidentified militants abducted him from Guwahati city on July 2, took him to a hideout in Nepal and then later set him free after realising it to be a case of mistaken identity. Rajen Gogoi (47), who went missing on July 2 but returned safely in the night of July 5, told Police that he was abducted by two militants from near Standard Chartered Bank in Guwahati but released unharmed somewhere in Nepal after they realised that they had kidnapped the “wrong” person.
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July - 5 
One of the six bodies of militants recovered from the Gurez sector in Bandipora District near the Line of Control (LoC) has been identified as that of Nowsherwan, a resident of Mohalla Pathronast in the Charsadda District of Pakistan. Six AK rifles,
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One of the six bodies of militants recovered from the Gurez sector in Bandipora District near the Line of Control (LoC) has been identified as that of Nowsherwan, a resident of Mohalla Pathronast in the Charsadda District of Pakistan. Six AK rifles, 17 magazines, 531 rounds, four pistols, eight pistol magazines, 126 pistol rounds, five hand grenades, 11 wireless sets, five mobile phones and Indian currency notes valued at INR 99,500 were recovered from the site, the spokesman said.
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July - 5 
Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (29th Battalion) recovered two hand grenades and nine AK rounds during search operations in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles (29th Battalion) recovered two hand grenades and nine AK rounds during search operations in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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July - 6 
A ‘commander’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajdev alias Chattan Singh, committed suicide by consuming poison in his house at his native village Manpur in the Surguja District on July 6, IANS reports.
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A ‘commander’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajdev alias Chattan Singh, committed suicide by consuming poison in his house at his native village Manpur in the Surguja District on July 6, IANS reports.
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July - 6 
A dozen Maoists, who had allegedly planned to blow up the Bishnugarh Police picket at Dudhmania in Hazaribag District, were arrested, Police said on July 7. After a tip-off, Security Forces rushed to the NH-100 and arrested them in the night of July
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A dozen Maoists, who had allegedly planned to blow up the Bishnugarh Police picket at Dudhmania in Hazaribag District, were arrested, Police said on July 7. After a tip-off, Security Forces rushed to the NH-100 and arrested them in the night of July 6, District Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said. The Maoists, who had deployed teenage villagers, asked them to keep a watch on Police movement while the seniors execute their plot by laying landmines near the Police picket, he said. "To divert police attention, the Maoists also decided to loot the SBI [State bank of India] Banaso branch on the same route," he said.
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July - 6 
According to Telegraph, a self styled “sergeant” of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Deepshikha Baruah alias Bohagi Baruah (35), a resident of Himpora village under Moranhat Police Station in Sivasagar District, was arrested
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According to Telegraph, a self styled “sergeant” of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Deepshikha Baruah alias Bohagi Baruah (35), a resident of Himpora village under Moranhat Police Station in Sivasagar District, was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 from Rongapathar village under Sonari Police Station. A revolver and an improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from Baruah who belongs to the Bravo Company of ULFA’s 28th battalion. The Sivasagar District Superintendent of Police, Shyamal Prasad Saikia, said that Baruah confessed that “the outfit has plans to hit certain specific targets in the run-up to Independence Day to once again prove its existence.” A senior Army officer, Lieutenant Colonel S. Banerjee, who was leading the Army troops, was injured in his leg when Baruah fired at him from a revolver. Two senior leaders of the pro-talks faction of the ULFA, Prabal Neog and Jiten Dutta, had cautioned on July 1 that the ULFA planned to strike before Independence Day, saying they had learnt about it from “their own channels”. Neog had even said the ULFA might try to kill important functionaries of the pro-peace camps.
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July - 6 
At least nine persons, including four Policemen, were injured in a grenade attack at Medina Chowk in the capital Srinagar on July 6, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a group of Policeme
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At least nine persons, including four Policemen, were injured in a grenade attack at Medina Chowk in the capital Srinagar on July 6, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a group of Policemen deployed at Medina Chowk near Maisuma locality in the evening, resulting in injuries to at least nine persons.
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July - 6 
Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (South West), Sanjeev Panda, at the Rayagada District Police office on July 6. They were identified as Trina
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Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (South West), Sanjeev Panda, at the Rayagada District Police office on July 6. They were identified as Trinath Srambhutika alias Murali alias Raju (25) and A. Prakash Kimbaka alias Bata Kimbaka (25), both from Khandikapadar village under Gudari Police limits, and Krishna Kudkaka (25) of Jigdibhota village under Gudari Police limits in the District. Police said the three were active area committee members of Bansadhara division since 2001 and Trinath was also the ‘commander’ of Chandrapuram Dalam since 2006. Sanjeev Panda said the three were involved in a number of incidents.
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July - 6 
Militants fired two rifle grenades towards the Sopore Police Station in Baramulla District. However, there were no casualties. One grenade exploded in mid-air while the other landed on the roof top of the Police Station’s building, sources said. No m
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Militants fired two rifle grenades towards the Sopore Police Station in Baramulla District. However, there were no casualties. One grenade exploded in mid-air while the other landed on the roof top of the Police Station’s building, sources said. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for any of the two attacks so far.
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July - 6 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) claimed to have received INR five million from the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary ahead of the 2006 Legislative Assembly elections to help the Bodo Peoples Front (BPF). The claim com
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) claimed to have received INR five million from the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary ahead of the 2006 Legislative Assembly elections to help the Bodo Peoples Front (BPF). The claim comes within days of the Opposition demanding Mohilary’s arrest for — by his own admission earlier — having paid the NDFB. Mohilary, however, had immediately refuted the opposition’s charge saying he had been misquoted. This is the first time that the NDFB has made any comment on the controversial episode, which was started by Mohilary himself soon after the last parliamentary elections. In a press statement issued today by the outfit’s ‘assistant information’ and ‘publicity secretary’ R. Daokha, the NDFB claimed receiving INR five million in cash to work in favour of the BPF in the 2006 Assembly elections. The amount was received by M. Gerema, the ‘organising secretary’, and ‘B. Bengga’, the speaker of the NDFB,” the statement ‘added.
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July - 6 
On July 6, a team of the Imphal East District Police arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) militants, identified as Amakcham Bijen alias Kak (20) and Sapam Roshan (18), from Kongba Khunou area of Imphal East District at about 4.30 a
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On July 6, a team of the Imphal East District Police arrested two United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) militants, identified as Amakcham Bijen alias Kak (20) and Sapam Roshan (18), from Kongba Khunou area of Imphal East District at about 4.30 am (IST). The Imphal East District Superintendent of Police said that during verification Bijen confessed that he joined UPPK outfit in the month of June 2008 through one Diamond and Roshan disclosed that he joined UPPK organisation in the month of July 2008 through one Diamond of UPPK organisation and they were involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials and businessmen.
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July - 6 
One ULFA linkman, Parth Pratim Saikia, was arrested by Police from Chowkidingee area of Dibrugarh District.
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One ULFA linkman, Parth Pratim Saikia, was arrested by Police from Chowkidingee area of Dibrugarh District.
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July - 6 
Police recovered arms and ammunition from the house of a local resident in Baramulla District. On specific information, the Sopore Police recovered one AK 47 rifle, two AK magazines and 14 rounds of AK 47 ammunition from the house of Abdul Rashid Sha
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Police recovered arms and ammunition from the house of a local resident in Baramulla District. On specific information, the Sopore Police recovered one AK 47 rifle, two AK magazines and 14 rounds of AK 47 ammunition from the house of Abdul Rashid Shalla, a resident of Yaseen Coloney Sopore, a Police spokesman said. Two accomplices of Shalla, Irshad Ahmad Mir and Nissar Ahmad Sheikh, were arrested in this connection.
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July - 6 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police in the Narayanpur District on July 6. "Two Naxalites including their commander Jairam were killed in an encounter near Chin
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police in the Narayanpur District on July 6. "Two Naxalites including their commander Jairam were killed in an encounter near Chinari village of Narayanpur district," the Additional Director General of Police, Pawan Dev, said. He added that pipe bombs, weapons, and detonators were recovered from the slain Maoists.
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July - 6 
Sambalpur District Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as David, from Jarang village under Jujumura Police limits and seized a licensed 12 bore rifle on an unspecified date. The rifle is believed to be that of the Sarpanch (village council
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Sambalpur District Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as David, from Jarang village under Jujumura Police limits and seized a licensed 12 bore rifle on an unspecified date. The rifle is believed to be that of the Sarpanch (village council chief) of Tampergarh who was hacked to death by the Maoists in January 2003. While the District Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Singh confirmed the arrest he refused to divulge further details.
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July - 6 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pidika Mohan Rao of Konda Tikarpada village in Korpaut District in the night of July 6. His body was found on the main road near Edugumvalasa, 10 kilomete
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Pidika Mohan Rao of Konda Tikarpada village in Korpaut District in the night of July 6. His body was found on the main road near Edugumvalasa, 10 kilometers from the village. The Maoists in a letter - signed by Daya, secretary of the Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division of the outfit - found tied to the body of Mohan branded him a Police informer. The Maoists mentioned that Mohan was killed for allegedly providing vital information to the Police on the Maoist movement in Kauribadi, Borigi and other parts of Bandhugaon and Narayanpatna blocks to the Deputy Superintendent of Police at Narayanpatna in Orissa and Parvatipuram in the neighbouring State of Andhra Pradesh. Mohan was the sixth person killed by Maoists in the last six months in the region after Kanta Rao of Alamanda, Bhogi Ramesh of Kattulpeta, Kunja Mandingi of Pachingi, Siba Hareka of Borigi and Patro Khosla of Bagam.
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July - 7 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Jitu Medhi, was shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Amsoi along the border of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Jitu Medhi, was shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Amsoi along the border of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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July - 7 
According to Imphal Free Press, an employee of the Hotel City Inn was injured with when an unidentified militant fired some rounds at the hotel in Imphal City in the evening on July 7. Sources quoting the hotel staff said a militant came fired three
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According to Imphal Free Press, an employee of the Hotel City Inn was injured with when an unidentified militant fired some rounds at the hotel in Imphal City in the evening on July 7. Sources quoting the hotel staff said a militant came fired three rounds indiscriminately and later fled from the place.
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July - 7 
According to PTI, Kalijit Ganjhu alias SP, chief of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway Maoist faction, was arrested late in the night of July 7 at a check-post at Sila on the National Highway 100 (Hazaribagh-Chatra Road) in Chatra Di
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According to PTI, Kalijit Ganjhu alias SP, chief of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway Maoist faction, was arrested late in the night of July 7 at a check-post at Sila on the National Highway 100 (Hazaribagh-Chatra Road) in Chatra District. Kalijit was sitting on the pillion of a two wheeler en route to the jungle when he was arrested. The outfit, mainly operating in the Hazaribagh and Chatra Districts, had been making extortion demands to contractors engaged in the construction of the Koderma--Hazaribagh-Barkakana-Ranchi railway line of the East Central Railway.
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July - 7 
According to Sentinel, three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed in two separate incidents in the North Cachar Hills District on July 7. While Joykumar Warisa (7) and his mother Anjana Warisa were shot dead by suspected Naga militants
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According to Sentinel, three persons, including a woman and a child, were killed in two separate incidents in the North Cachar Hills District on July 7. While Joykumar Warisa (7) and his mother Anjana Warisa were shot dead by suspected Naga militants near Haflong, Ganan Langthasa was shot dead near Maibong.
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July - 7 
According to Shillong Times, Police arrested three Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants at Sisobibra village in the East Garo Hills District on July 7 while extorting INR 500000 from an unidentified local businessman. The trio was later i
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According to Shillong Times, Police arrested three Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants at Sisobibra village in the East Garo Hills District on July 7 while extorting INR 500000 from an unidentified local businessman. The trio was later identified as Demash M. Sangma alias Dema, Hamil T. Sangma and ‘Lance Corporal’ Sengba W. Momin.
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July - 7 
Assam Rifle personnel recovered one pre-activated improvised explosive device from Bongmol Village in the Chandel District on July 7
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Assam Rifle personnel recovered one pre-activated improvised explosive device from Bongmol Village in the Chandel District on July 7
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July - 7 
India Express reports that the country has witnessed a total of 1,128 incidents of Maoist (left-wing extremist) violence till June 30, 2009 which left 455 civilians and Security Force personnel dead. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha
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India Express reports that the country has witnessed a total of 1,128 incidents of Maoist (left-wing extremist) violence till June 30, 2009 which left 455 civilians and Security Force personnel dead. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament), the Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Maken, said there has been an increased level of Maoist violence in various States of the country. "There has been increased level of naxal violence especially in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Maharashtra and West Bengal," Maken said. He said a total of 107 Maoists were killed and 861 arrested during the same period. Replying to a question if the Centre has urged States to deploy their own Security Forces to control violence in various parts of the country, including Lalgarh in West Bengal, Maken said concerned States take appropriate action to deal with left-wing extremism. He also said the Centre supplements their efforts in several way and listed the deployment of Central Paramilitary Forces, Combat Battalion for Resolute Action, setting of Counter insurgency and Anti Terrorism schools, modernisation and upgradation of State Police and intelligence sharing among others. Maken also listed reimbursement of security-related expenditure, filling up of critical infrastructure gaps under the scheme of Special Infrastructure in Left wing extremism affected States, assistance in community policing and civil actions besides other steps as assistance being provided to States.
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July - 7 
On July 7, a massive combing operation was launched by the Tamil Nadu Police, with assistance from intelligence and Coast Guard personnel, in nearby islands and all coastal Districts of the State to verify whether any Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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On July 7, a massive combing operation was launched by the Tamil Nadu Police, with assistance from intelligence and Coast Guard personnel, in nearby islands and all coastal Districts of the State to verify whether any Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant had infiltrated into the areas in the aftermath of the outfit's defeat in Sri Lanka, reports Express Buzz. The operations, ordered by the Union Home Ministry, were being carried out jointly by the Tamil Nadu Police, including the Coastal Security Group and "Q" Branch, various intelligence wing personnel and Coast Guard, official sources said. Police used metal detectors and sniffer dogs to thoroughly check the casurina jungle in Dhanushkodi area and various islands, including the Musal Tivu in the Gulf of Mannar. The operations would continue till tonight, they said.
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July - 7 
Telegraph reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, speaking in the Lok Sabha on July 7, suggested that “clearing out” the Maoist-held areas was the Government’s first priority in the fight against the insurgency. Development is not possible a
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Telegraph reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, speaking in the Lok Sabha on July 7, suggested that “clearing out” the Maoist-held areas was the Government’s first priority in the fight against the insurgency. Development is not possible as long as the Maoists held sway over these areas, Chidambaram said.
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July - 7 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Pitambar Kumar Singh, in his house at Ninder the Latehar District in the night of July 7. Singh, who was post
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Pitambar Kumar Singh, in his house at Ninder the Latehar District in the night of July 7. Singh, who was posted at the Ghatsila sub-division in East Singhbhum District, was reportedly on leave.
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July - 7 
The newly elected ‘chairman’ of the ‘Azad fraction’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Mohammad Anish alias Jahangir Azad alias Rauson Ali (30) of Lilong Chingjao in Thoubal District, was arrested by a combined team of Manipur Police and Kar
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The newly elected ‘chairman’ of the ‘Azad fraction’ of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Mohammad Anish alias Jahangir Azad alias Rauson Ali (30) of Lilong Chingjao in Thoubal District, was arrested by a combined team of Manipur Police and Karnataka Police from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka.
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July - 7 
The personnel of Assam Riffles, during a search operation, recovered a US carbine, eight olive-green uniforms and two Chinese grenades at Bangairibge jungle under Jiribum Police Station in Imphal East District. Sources said that the weapons belonged
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The personnel of Assam Riffles, during a search operation, recovered a US carbine, eight olive-green uniforms and two Chinese grenades at Bangairibge jungle under Jiribum Police Station in Imphal East District. Sources said that the weapons belonged to suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants.
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July - 7 
Times of India has reported that on July 7 a 13-year-old sympathiser of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Baburm Kisku, was arrested on an unspecified date from Khadimba village in the Dumka District.
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Times of India has reported that on July 7 a 13-year-old sympathiser of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Baburm Kisku, was arrested on an unspecified date from Khadimba village in the Dumka District.
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July - 7 
Two Maoist sympathisers were arrested from the Gandhi Nagar area of capital Ranchi following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in the night of July 7, reports Times of India. The duo, identified as Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Manoj Kumar
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Two Maoist sympathisers were arrested from the Gandhi Nagar area of capital Ranchi following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in the night of July 7, reports Times of India. The duo, identified as Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Manoj Kumar Singh and his wife Uma Minz, stayed in a rented house. Singh, who posed as a transporter, used to give shelter to Maoists and his guests included sub-zonal ‘commander’ Uday Ganjhu. The STF recovered a huge quantity of ammunition, explosives, left-wing extremist literature, films, compact discs, a computer, chargeable battery, blank audio cassettes and two multi-utility vehicles during the raid. The seized explosives included four kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 403 live cartridges. Police sources said the couple admitted during interrogation that the house in which they had been staying for the last one and a half years was taken on rent by Ganjhu.
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July - 8 
A combined team of Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, identified as Thongam Bisho Singh alias Bokul (28) and Phuritsabam Saratchandra Singh alias Dada (29), during a search operati
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A combined team of Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, identified as Thongam Bisho Singh alias Bokul (28) and Phuritsabam Saratchandra Singh alias Dada (29), during a search operation at Salungpham in the Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 8 
A senior official of a retail chain was seriously injured in an attack by armed militants at Maxmart Guest house in capital Itanagar on July 8, according to Sentinel. Police sources said four armed militants intruded into the Maxmart Guest house in t
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A senior official of a retail chain was seriously injured in an attack by armed militants at Maxmart Guest house in capital Itanagar on July 8, according to Sentinel. Police sources said four armed militants intruded into the Maxmart Guest house in the morning and started firing on Mukesh Choudhury, local manager of the Maxmart shopping mall chain, seriously injuring him.
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July - 8 
A team of Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Sirazul Haque (52) of Keikhu Mayai Leikai, from Hatta Minuthong area at about 6.30 am (IST) on July 8, according to Imphal Fre
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A team of Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Sirazul Haque (52) of Keikhu Mayai Leikai, from Hatta Minuthong area at about 6.30 am (IST) on July 8, according to Imphal Free press.
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July - 8 
According to Indian Express, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Kartik Deb Singho, was arrested from a relative’s house in the Manikpara Police Station area of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on July 8 and has been charged with waging war a
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According to Indian Express, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Kartik Deb Singho, was arrested from a relative’s house in the Manikpara Police Station area of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on July 8 and has been charged with waging war against the Government of India. Singho was later produced in a court, which remanded him in Police custody for 10 days. The West Midnapore Superintendent of Police, Manoj Verma, said there are specific cases against Singho, adding, “He was arrested as he is accused of Maoist activities in the area and has links with Maoists squads. There are specific cases against him.”
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July - 8 
According to Telegraph, a bomb blast occurred at a scrap dumping ground in the Durgabari area of Tinsukia town at around 4.30pm (IST) on July 8. However, no causality was reported. Police is yet to ascertain the cause of the blast.
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According to Telegraph, a bomb blast occurred at a scrap dumping ground in the Durgabari area of Tinsukia town at around 4.30pm (IST) on July 8. However, no causality was reported. Police is yet to ascertain the cause of the blast.
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July - 8 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued a fresh threat to the staff of Maharani Transport, the biggest transport company of south Bihar, and passengers warning them against traveling in buses owned by the
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued a fresh threat to the staff of Maharani Transport, the biggest transport company of south Bihar, and passengers warning them against traveling in buses owned by the transport firm. The fresh threat has come in the form of posters issued by the zonal committee of the outfit. The posters have been put up in several parts of the Sherghati subdivision in Gaya District. The posters were seen on July 8.
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July - 8 
Central intelligence agencies have cautioned about a “rejuvenated” ULFA carrying out a massive fund collection drive from the business establishments located along Assam’s boundary with Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, reports Telegraph. According to
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Central intelligence agencies have cautioned about a “rejuvenated” ULFA carrying out a massive fund collection drive from the business establishments located along Assam’s boundary with Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, reports Telegraph. According to an intelligence report from upper Assam, several businessmen paying extortion money to the ULFA were doins so in installments. Sources in the agency said the sum in the demand notes served to the traders varied between INR 200000 and INR 2000000. A senior officer of Golaghat Police confirmed that the ULFA had been trying to extort businessmen in the border areas. Such notices have been served in the Merapani and Chungajan areas along the Assam-Nagaland border, he said. “We have not received any official complaint till now though we have information about a few businessmen receiving such extortion notes. A few have allegedly paid to the ULFA coffers also.” Most of these businessmen, the officer said, are Hindi-speaking persons. Meanwhile, a statement issued by ULFA’s ‘finance secretary’, ‘lieutenant colonel’ Chitraban Hazarika, on July 8 said “donation notes” purportedly signed by him and distributed among the businessmen, especially in Nagaon district, were fake. “Such notices are fake as I have not signed any donation note since 2002,” the statement added.
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July - 8 
Militancy and related incidents of violence continues to be high in the north eastern States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland during 2008-09, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) statement said on July 8, reports Shillong Times. According to the stat
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Militancy and related incidents of violence continues to be high in the north eastern States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland during 2008-09, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) statement said on July 8, reports Shillong Times. According to the statement, militancy-related incidents had increased in Manipur from 262 in 2008 to 311 in 2009, while in Assam, it rose from 207 in 2008 to 221 in 2009. The Centre has deployed central Security Forces to aid the authorities in carrying out counter-insurgency operations, the statement added.
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July - 8 
One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Samjetsabam Inaocha (23) of Salungpham Maning Leikai, was also arrested. During interrogation, he confessed that he is an active PLA member having army number 1943 ‘Lance Corporal’. He joined
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One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Samjetsabam Inaocha (23) of Salungpham Maning Leikai, was also arrested. During interrogation, he confessed that he is an active PLA member having army number 1943 ‘Lance Corporal’. He joined the outfit in the year 2000 through one Bimol and was presently working in the ‘Publicity Division’ under Bimol.
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested six unidentified Naga militants and a gaonbura (village headman) in Impoi, around 13 kilometers from Mahur town in North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. Police said the group was suspected to be involved in th
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six unidentified Naga militants and a gaonbura (village headman) in Impoi, around 13 kilometers from Mahur town in North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. Police said the group was suspected to be involved in the ethnic clashes between the Dimasas and Zeme Nagas that has been continuing in the District. Four improvised explosive devices, a 20-foot flexible wire, 37 bullets, six guns; including three SBBL and a 12-Volt battery were recovered from their possession.
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July - 8 
Shillong Times reports that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has regrouped its 28th battalion in a base in Myanmar close to the border to step up its activities in the eastern Assam's industrial and tea belt. Security sources said the outfi
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Shillong Times reports that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has regrouped its 28th battalion in a base in Myanmar close to the border to step up its activities in the eastern Assam's industrial and tea belt. Security sources said the outfit had appointed Bijoy Chinese as the 'operation commander' of the revamped ‘28th battalion’, which had been virtually rendered defunct after its ‘A’ and ‘C’ companies entered into a truce with the Government in June 2008 and its cadres taken shelter in designated camps. Some of the senior leaders of the outfit have reportedly taken shelter in Mon District of Nagaland to carry out specific strikes in eastern Assam areas before Independence Day.
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July - 8 
The General Secretary of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba alias Ngouba alias Irabot alias Koi (56), who was brought back to Imphal by the Bishnupur Police from Tihar Jail has been remanded to judicial custody
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The General Secretary of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba alias Ngouba alias Irabot alias Koi (56), who was brought back to Imphal by the Bishnupur Police from Tihar Jail has been remanded to judicial custody at Sajiwa jail by the Bishnupur Chief Judicial Magistrate.
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July - 8 
The Government on July 8 said it is still waiting for a formal response from Sri Lanka confirming the death of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, reported Express Buzz. "In connection with the Rajiv Gandhi assassina
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The Government on July 8 said it is still waiting for a formal response from Sri Lanka confirming the death of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, reported Express Buzz. "In connection with the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, a formal request for an official confirmation of the deaths of Prabhakaran and Pottu Amman, the chief of the intelligence wing of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam), has been made to the government of Sri Lanka," External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna told Parliament, when asked whether India had sought the death certificate of Prabhakaran. "A formal response from the government of Sri Lanka is awaited," he told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). Prabhakaran, the alleged mastermind of the 1991 assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was killed on May 18 near the coast of Mullaitivu District, 400 kilometers from Colombo, his hideout for a long time. In a telephonic conversation with the then External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on May 18, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse had confirmed that the armed resistance by the LTTE had ended and that Prabhakaran was dead. In addition, he promised continued assistance to Colombo to rehabilitate Tamils displaced by the conflict. Alluding to an allocation of INR five billion announced by India in its annual budget for the rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka's northeast, Krishna said more assistance is being organised for the welfare of the around 300,000 Tamils housed in relief camps. "India is sending 2,600 tonnes of galvanised corrugated steel sheets to Sri Lanka to construct shelter for approximately 5,000 families living in relief camps in northern Sri Lanka," Krishna said in answer to a separate question. Four Indian de-mining teams will deployed by the Sri Lankan government to speed up the rehabilitation of IDPs, he said. Another consignment of family relief packs will be shortly dispatched from Tamil Nadu. Krishna also stressed the need for a negotiated political settlement within Sri Lanka, acceptable to all the communities including the Tamils, he said. The Government feels that the end of military operations in Sri Lanka provides an opportunity to pursue a lasting political settlement, Krishna underlined.
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July - 8 
The Hindu reports that the Union Government on July 8 said intelligence inputs suggest Maoist activity in Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. "As per available inputs, certain Maoist activities have come to notice in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
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The Hindu reports that the Union Government on July 8 said intelligence inputs suggest Maoist activity in Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. "As per available inputs, certain Maoist activities have come to notice in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand," the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament). He, however, said there were no reports of Maoist violence in these areas.
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July - 8 
The Imphal East District Police arrested two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, identified as Mohammad Iboton (43) of Kshetri Mayai Leikai and Mohammad Wahid Khan (33) of Kshetrigao Thambalkhong, from the Kshetrigao Mayai Leikai area.
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The Imphal East District Police arrested two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, identified as Mohammad Iboton (43) of Kshetri Mayai Leikai and Mohammad Wahid Khan (33) of Kshetrigao Thambalkhong, from the Kshetrigao Mayai Leikai area.
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July - 8 
The Intelligence Bureau, in an alert, warned that at least seven places in Maharashtra - including a reputed bank in Mumbai and an important railway junction in Navi Mumbai - could be attacked, reports Times of India. The alert, dated July 8, also co
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The Intelligence Bureau, in an alert, warned that at least seven places in Maharashtra - including a reputed bank in Mumbai and an important railway junction in Navi Mumbai - could be attacked, reports Times of India. The alert, dated July 8, also contains photographs of the seven targets. Officials said the alert was issued after a terror suspect was detained in Jammu and Kashmir and the Police recovered photographs of targets in Maharashtra from him. The colour pictures were reportedly sent to security agencies in Maharashtra by e-mail. “The photographs are genuine. They include the picture of a reputed bank near the Bombay high court, two railway stations in Mumbai and a railway station in Navi Mumbai,’’ an official said, adding that the Navi Mumbai station was not properly covered “security-wise’’. However, the alert did not specify the number of terrorists planning to enter Maharashtra and did not provide any information about possible local involvement. The fresh alert, officials said, also mentioned four dates on which the terrorists planned to carry out the strikes. This is the second alert in two weeks by central intelligence agencies. The first was issued on June 24—it said a 26/11-like terrorist attack could be repeated again via the sea route by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Meanwhile, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram had warned that Pakistan-based terrorists could launch another sea-borne attack despite the bad weather and choppy seas. While the minister did not give details, sources in the central intelligence agencies described the threat as specific and the most serious in two years. A massive coastal patrol was launched following that alert.
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July - 8 
The Union Government on July 8 informed the Rajya Sabha that it had undertaken the process of issuing identity cards to residents of 3,331 coastal villages in nine States and four Union Territories and the exercise would be completed by March 2010, r
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The Union Government on July 8 informed the Rajya Sabha that it had undertaken the process of issuing identity cards to residents of 3,331 coastal villages in nine States and four Union Territories and the exercise would be completed by March 2010, reports The Hindu. The initiative is part of the drive to strengthen security in coastal areas. Replying to questions and related supplementaries, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram told the House that the proposal to issue smart card-based identity cards to all such residents in these areas came in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai during November 2008. The identity cards would be issued in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry. “The scheme will be implemented in two phases. In the first phase, 3,331 villages will be covered during 2009-10. About 1.2-lakh people will be covered in the first phase,” Chidambaram added. “The remaining coastal areas will be covered in the second phase which will be done along with the 2011 Census,” he said. Meanwhile, Chidambaram also said that a proposal to issue smart cards to fishermen in the coastal States was also being implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. Fishing vessels and boats were currently being registered separately.
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July - 8 
Two workers from the State of Bihar, identified as Mohammad Kalamudin (24) and Rajeshchandra Talukdar (20), were shot at by unidentified militants in separate incidents in Imphal West District on July 8, according to Shillong Times.
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Two workers from the State of Bihar, identified as Mohammad Kalamudin (24) and Rajeshchandra Talukdar (20), were shot at by unidentified militants in separate incidents in Imphal West District on July 8, according to Shillong Times.
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July - 9 
A businessman who doubled as an informer of the Security Forces (SFs) was shot dead by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants at Balipathar in the Bokajan area of Karbi Anglong District in the morning of July 9, according to Teleg
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A businessman who doubled as an informer of the Security Forces (SFs) was shot dead by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants at Balipathar in the Bokajan area of Karbi Anglong District in the morning of July 9, according to Telegraph. Businessman Rukman Ali (27) alias Akojan Ali alias Motu, was shot dead while he was walking towards the Balipathar market on National Highway 39. Sources said the militants, lying in wait, fired at him when he got down from an Army vehicle and was walking towards the market. Motu had been providing information on NDFB’s activities to SFs operating in Karbi Anglong for several months. He was a resident of Bangrung Basti near Balipathar.
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July - 9 
A high ranking ‘second lieutenant’ and ‘commander’ of ‘27th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) , Manik Saikia (38), a resident of Sootea Sapekhati Gaon under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District, surrendered in front of th
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A high ranking ‘second lieutenant’ and ‘commander’ of ‘27th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) , Manik Saikia (38), a resident of Sootea Sapekhati Gaon under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District, surrendered in front of the Superintendent of Police of Sonitpur District, reports Sentinel. He deposited a 9-mm pistol and some bullets at the time of his surrender. He also confessed that he had joined the ULFA in 1990.
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July - 9 
According to Zee News, two persons, including a serving Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 9. "Mukesh Kudiyam, serving Special Police Office
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According to Zee News, two persons, including a serving Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 9. "Mukesh Kudiyam, serving Special Police Officer and former SPO Suresh Chapdi were killed by the Naxals with a sharp-edged weapon at Usoor village in the district," the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pawan Dev, said. Kudiyam of Usoor Police station went to Chapdi's house when the extremists attacked them and slit their throat with a sharp-edged weapon, Dev added.
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July - 9 
Guwahati city Police arrested a ULFA extortionist, Raju Koch, at Ganeshguri area of Guwahati when he came to collect extortion money from a business firm. Police said Koch had served an extortion note on an ULFA letterhead to the firm demanding INR 5
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Guwahati city Police arrested a ULFA extortionist, Raju Koch, at Ganeshguri area of Guwahati when he came to collect extortion money from a business firm. Police said Koch had served an extortion note on an ULFA letterhead to the firm demanding INR 500000. Koch belongs to Nazira in the Sivasagar District.
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July - 9 
Imphal West District Police arrested on Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Chungkham Raju alias Yangba (29) from his house at Kakwa Sairom Leirak at around 1.30 pm (IST) July 09, reports Sangai Express. Raju confessed that he is w
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Imphal West District Police arrested on Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Chungkham Raju alias Yangba (29) from his house at Kakwa Sairom Leirak at around 1.30 pm (IST) July 09, reports Sangai Express. Raju confessed that he is working under one Captain alias Thoithoiba alias Soberson who is the Imphal West District Commander of the outfit and he was assigned to serve demand letters to grocery shops located at Keishampt area and Nagamapal RIMS Road for party fund.
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July - 9 
Police on July 9 arrested a hawala operator of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and recovered INR 290000 worth hawala money from his possession at Banihal in the Ramban District, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Roshan Din, a resid
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Police on July 9 arrested a hawala operator of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and recovered INR 290000 worth hawala money from his possession at Banihal in the Ramban District, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Roshan Din, a resident of Cherwari in Banihal. Superintendent of Police (Ramban), Mubassir Latifi, said Police intercepted a vehicle at Banihal, which was on way from Srinagar to Ramban, and arrested Roshan Din following specific information developed about him that he was carrying hawala money. Preliminary questioning of Roshan Din has reportedly revealed that he was given the money by an unidentified militant at Anantnag Bus Stand for delivering it to the LeT ‘district commander’ for Banihal, Abu Mussa. Mussa was presently operating from the forests of Banihal and was a front ranking ‘commander’ of the LeT outfit for the last couple of years.
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July - 9 
SFs shot dead an unidentified NDFB militant at Dapdapi Izampur village under Rangapara Police Station in Sonitpur District who was allegedly involved in the recent killings of four persons, including an infant and a woman of a Hindi-speaking family i
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SFs shot dead an unidentified NDFB militant at Dapdapi Izampur village under Rangapara Police Station in Sonitpur District who was allegedly involved in the recent killings of four persons, including an infant and a woman of a Hindi-speaking family in the District. On June 30, the Hindi-speaking family were shot dead by NDFB militants at No. 1 Nahorani Grant under Rangapara Police Station. A 9-mm pistol, ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 9 
The chairman of the Azad faction of PULF, Mohammad Anis, who was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Bangalore Police from a rented house in Saingayannpalya in Mahadevpura area of Bangalore city in the morning of July 6, wa
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The chairman of the Azad faction of PULF, Mohammad Anis, who was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Bangalore Police from a rented house in Saingayannpalya in Mahadevpura area of Bangalore city in the morning of July 6, was brought to Imphal on July 8. Anis is to be produced before a Court in Imphal on July 9 (today).
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July - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launched a poster campaign at Chakulia town in the Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District on July 9 triggering a fresh panic among residents, reports Telegraph. Posters were seen in the hear
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launched a poster campaign at Chakulia town in the Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District on July 9 triggering a fresh panic among residents, reports Telegraph. Posters were seen in the heart of Chakulia town, on walls of a temple and the panchayat office. More than issuing warnings, the posters reportedly appealed to owners of rice mills and detergent factories to pay up a minimum wage of INR 100 to daily-wage labourers.
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July - 9 
Threatening to launch a “greater movement” within a couple of days unless the West Bengal Government withdraws the joint security forces from Lalgarh, the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) convener Chhatradhar Mahato warned it again
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Threatening to launch a “greater movement” within a couple of days unless the West Bengal Government withdraws the joint security forces from Lalgarh, the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) convener Chhatradhar Mahato warned it against “any more arrests of innocent people in the name of a Maoist flush-out,” reports The Hindu.
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July - 9 
Troops of the Poonch Brigade destroyed a hideout of the militants at Dinga Top in Poonch District and recovered 33 hand grenades, two rocket launchers, 129 AK rounds and five improvised explosive devices. Another hideout of the militants was reported
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Troops of the Poonch Brigade destroyed a hideout of the militants at Dinga Top in Poonch District and recovered 33 hand grenades, two rocket launchers, 129 AK rounds and five improvised explosive devices. Another hideout of the militants was reportedly neutralized at Thanda Nallah in the Rajouri District by Security Forces. Recoveries made from the hideout include two pistols with two magazines and 13 rounds and six hand grenades.
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July - 10 
A 12-year old girl, Syeed Bano, was injured during a mine blast at Kupwara District.
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A 12-year old girl, Syeed Bano, was injured during a mine blast at Kupwara District.
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July - 10 
A lawyer was killed and at least five others were injured in a human bomb explosion at the local civil court premises in Bhojpur (also known as Arrah) District on July 10, reports Times of India. Eyewitnesses said a teenaged youth came in the wakalat
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A lawyer was killed and at least five others were injured in a human bomb explosion at the local civil court premises in Bhojpur (also known as Arrah) District on July 10, reports Times of India. Eyewitnesses said a teenaged youth came in the wakalatkhana or lawyers' chamber around 12:15pm and exploded the bomb tied in his waist before anyone could smell any foul play. Such was the impact of the explosion that the lower part of the youth's body was blown into pieces while blood splattered all around.
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July - 10 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Dharambir Singh alias Idomcha (30), hailing from Jiribum of Uchathal, was arrested by the Army personnel from the Jiribum bridge area of Cachar District at around 3.20 pm
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Dharambir Singh alias Idomcha (30), hailing from Jiribum of Uchathal, was arrested by the Army personnel from the Jiribum bridge area of Cachar District at around 3.20 pm (IST), reports Sentinel. A Chinese made pistol, 9-mm magazine and three bullets were recovered from his possession.
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July - 10 
According to Assam Tribune, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Nasatra village in Barpeta District in morning of July 10. The Gaonburah (village headmen) of the village al
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According to Assam Tribune, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Nasatra village in Barpeta District in morning of July 10. The Gaonburah (village headmen) of the village along with his wife and daughter were arrested for sheltering militants in his home. One of the slain militants was identified as Pingal Deka. Meanwhile, Shillong Times reports that the other militant was identified as Tinku Deka.
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July - 10 
According to Daily Excelsior, militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Police Station at Pattan in the Baramulla District of Kashmir valley on July 10. Some unknown militants lobbed a grenade at the Police Station Pattan , a Police spokesman said
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According to Daily Excelsior, militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Police Station at Pattan in the Baramulla District of Kashmir valley on July 10. Some unknown militants lobbed a grenade at the Police Station Pattan , a Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar. The grenade, however, exploded without causing any harm.
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July - 10 
According to Telegraph, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Madan Mahto, which was active in Lalgarh in bordering West Midnapore District of West Bengal, has crossed over to Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District. Intelligence s
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According to Telegraph, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Madan Mahto, which was active in Lalgarh in bordering West Midnapore District of West Bengal, has crossed over to Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District. Intelligence sources revealed that the 16-member squad is operating within 20 kilometres radius of Ghatshila town. The Maoists, mostly hailing from Belpahari area in West Midnapore’s Jhargram sub-division are reported to have taken shelter in villages like Jhanti Jharna, Basadera and Dainmari — all in dense forest without any motorable road — under Ghatshila Police Station area near the Bengal border.
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July - 10 
According to The Hindu, a large number of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women, blew up the forest beat office in Paniganda in Adaba area of Gajapati District in the early hours of July 10 after dragging o
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According to The Hindu, a large number of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women, blew up the forest beat office in Paniganda in Adaba area of Gajapati District in the early hours of July 10 after dragging out the guard and tying him. A villager who arrived at the spot out of curiosity after hearing the noise sustained minor injuries. The Maoists had called for a State-wide shut down on July 10. Inspector-in-Charge of Adaba Police station N. Kero said that the Maoists blew up the building using powerful explosives. The shut down had little impact in urban centres and evoked mixed response in rural areas amid closure of shops and thin traffic.
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July - 10 
According to The Hindu, two supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) at Shirsha village, 25 kilometres from Lalgarh in Paschim Medinipur District on July 10.
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According to The Hindu, two supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) at Shirsha village, 25 kilometres from Lalgarh in Paschim Medinipur District on July 10. A squad of around 50 armed CPI-Maoist cadres, including seven women, reportedly held a procession and a kangaroo court in the village, along with several cadres of the CPI-Maoist -backed Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC). 12 villagers, who are also CPI (M) supporters, were summoned to the court by the Maoists. The two persons sentenced to death were local CPI-Marxist leader Gurucharan Mahato and Baren Mahato, a CPI-Marxist supporter and local ration dealer. The rest were brutally assaulted and forced to quit the party. “The Maoists have claimed responsibility for the killings. We are conducting raids in several places in search of the assailants,” Manoj Kumar Verma, District Superintendent of Police, told from Midnapur.
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July - 10 
An employee suffered a minor injury when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off on the fifth floor of the Ernakulam Collectorate at Kakkanad near Kochi in the afternoon of July 10, reports The Hindu. A few persons, including two employees of t
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An employee suffered a minor injury when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off on the fifth floor of the Ernakulam Collectorate at Kakkanad near Kochi in the afternoon of July 10, reports The Hindu. A few persons, including two employees of the Collectrate, were reportedly interrogated by the investigating agencies in connection with the blast. However, no arrests have been made. Senior officials of the Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing and State Special Branch have launched investigations into the incident, Police officials said. The nitrate-based IED was set in a pipe and was detonated using a timer and detonator, confirmed experts and officials of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad who visited the site. The timer could not be recovered as it was suspected to have blown off completely in the impact of the explosion, while parts of the detonator had been recovered, it is learnt.
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July - 10 
The intelligence agencies sounded an alert of a possible terror strike by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan in the coming days, reports Times of India. Intelligence sources said the militants were planning blasts in the cit
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The intelligence agencies sounded an alert of a possible terror strike by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan in the coming days, reports Times of India. Intelligence sources said the militants were planning blasts in the city on either July 11, 14 or 28 or on August 21. According to sources, the Intelligence Bureau sounded the alert on the basis of inputs received from Jammu & Kashmir.
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July - 10 
Thoubal District Police arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Puthem Nandalal alias Ito (25), at Wabagai at around 6.25 am (IST) on July 10. According to Police report, Nandalal is a cadre working un
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Thoubal District Police arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Puthem Nandalal alias Ito (25), at Wabagai at around 6.25 am (IST) on July 10. According to Police report, Nandalal is a cadre working under finance section of PREPAK.
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July - 10 
Two persons, including a female, were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified militants at the residential campus of Haobijam Rajen, proprietor of Raj Polyclinic of North AOC under Imphal East Police Station in the evening around 8.30pm (IST) on
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Two persons, including a female, were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified militants at the residential campus of Haobijam Rajen, proprietor of Raj Polyclinic of North AOC under Imphal East Police Station in the evening around 8.30pm (IST) on July 10, according to Imphal Free press. The bomb exploded inside the temporary work shed where local carpenters were working resulting in injuries to a carpenter, identified as Lourembam Samananda (27), and Khwairakpam Shanti (55), an aunt of Rajen.
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July - 10 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out the possibility of the signing cease-fire pact with any militant outfit unless it lays down arms and abjures violence, according to Assam Tribune. Clarifying Union Government’s policy, the Union Home Minist
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram ruled out the possibility of the signing cease-fire pact with any militant outfit unless it lays down arms and abjures violence, according to Assam Tribune. Clarifying Union Government’s policy, the Union Home Minister, who was replying to a Calling Attention Motion in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the parliament) on the ethnic killings in North Cachar Hills, said, “Since I took over, I have not entertained this kind of ceasefire. A militant group cannot offer ceasefire to a sovereign Government. A militant group must abjure the path of violence, surrender and lay down arms and then we can talk about any other problem they may have,” Chidambaram said.
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July - 11 
A Chinese hand grenade was exploded near the gate of the Babina Diagnostic and Research Centre in capital Imphal at 10.55 pm (IST) in the night of July 11, according to Telegraph.
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A Chinese hand grenade was exploded near the gate of the Babina Diagnostic and Research Centre in capital Imphal at 10.55 pm (IST) in the night of July 11, according to Telegraph.
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July - 11 
According to Telegraph, one Uttam Kalita, (29), staying at a rented house at Sagolband in Imphal West and working at an iron and steel workshop in Imphal East, was shot at by unidentified militants at Bijoygovinda area of the Imphal West on July 11.
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According to Telegraph, one Uttam Kalita, (29), staying at a rented house at Sagolband in Imphal West and working at an iron and steel workshop in Imphal East, was shot at by unidentified militants at Bijoygovinda area of the Imphal West on July 11. Kalita, who hails from Guwahati, said two unidentified militants came on a scooter and fired at him at Bijoygovinda, very close to his rented house, at 1.45 (IST) in the afternoon.
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July - 11 
IANS reports that three persons, identified as Babban Pandey, Yamuna Prasad and Ashwini Kumar, were arrested from Fusro in the Bokaro District on July 11 for selling arms and explosives to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Ac
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IANS reports that three persons, identified as Babban Pandey, Yamuna Prasad and Ashwini Kumar, were arrested from Fusro in the Bokaro District on July 11 for selling arms and explosives to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). According to Police, Babban Pandey was arrested at Fusro railway station in the morning of July 11 when he arrived from Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, and 2,000 pieces of components for hand grenades were seized from him. Acting on information revealed by him, the others were arrested from Fusro market. Police said the three men were working for CPI-Maoist leader Navin Majhi.
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July - 11 
Security Forces arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nandeibam Meghachandra alias Megha alias Loya (31) of Lairenjam Mayai Leikai, from Hiyangthang Maning Leikai area of the capital Imphal on July 11 at about 4.30pm (IST)
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Security Forces arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nandeibam Meghachandra alias Megha alias Loya (31) of Lairenjam Mayai Leikai, from Hiyangthang Maning Leikai area of the capital Imphal on July 11 at about 4.30pm (IST), reports Imphal Free Press. During interrogation, Nandeibam Meghachandra confessed that he joined KYKL in October 1997 through Sorokhaibam Pepic alias John (31), a ‘District Commander’ of the outfit, and was assigned to serve demand letters and extort money from Government employees, brick fields and private hospitals located at Koirengei.
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July - 11 
The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ransacked the house of Sudarshan Das, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Nimal village near Lalgrah in the West Midnapore D
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The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ransacked the house of Sudarshan Das, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Nimal village near Lalgrah in the West Midnapore District on July 11. "They came, threw away all utensils, set my house on fire and beat me because I failed to tell the whereabouts of my son," Sudarshan's father Rakhhari Das said.
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July - 12 
A joint team of the Police and Rashtriya Rifles arrested a youth at Beehama in the Ganderbal District. A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the youth, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Ontabawan in Srinagar.
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A joint team of the Police and Rashtriya Rifles arrested a youth at Beehama in the Ganderbal District. A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the youth, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Ontabawan in Srinagar.
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July - 12 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘battalion commander’, identified as Zarkawi Bhai, a resident of Pakistan, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 12, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘battalion commander’, identified as Zarkawi Bhai, a resident of Pakistan, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 12, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in capital Srinagar said one AK rifle, four magazines, 60 rounds, one wireless set and a mobile phone were recovered from the encounter site. The sources said an identity card belonging to one Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh, a resident of Hanga in Handwara area, was also recovered from the incident site. Sheikh was killed by militants on May 15, 2009 by slitting his throat.
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July - 12 
According to Express Buzz, Police arrested Sinoj alias Ramesan, a cadre of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), a frontal organisation of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Chekadi colony at Pulpally in Wayanad Distri
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According to Express Buzz, Police arrested Sinoj alias Ramesan, a cadre of the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), a frontal organisation of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Chekadi colony at Pulpally in Wayanad District on July 12. The Police also recovered three propaganda CDs, a booklet on Lalgarh and some literature related to Maoists in Nepal. Sinoj was produced in the Judicial First Class Magistrate’s court at Sulthan Batheri which remanded him in judicial custody. Sinoj, who hails from Talikkulam in the Thrissur District, was arrested from a tribal colony following a tip-off. The colony was reportedly under Police watch for sometime following information that Maoists were ‘concentrating’ on the area.
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July - 12 
Black Widow (BW) group served an extortion note of INR 20 million on the Kopili hydro-electric project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Umrangsu in North Cachar Hills District on July 12, reports Telegraph. The note sen
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Black Widow (BW) group served an extortion note of INR 20 million on the Kopili hydro-electric project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Umrangsu in North Cachar Hills District on July 12, reports Telegraph. The note sent by post is the first major extortion demand of the outfit since the recent arrest of its ‘chief’ Jewel Gorlosa and ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Partha Warisa. Umrangsu Police said the Deputy General Manager of NEEPCO, Tulsi Barua, had filed a complaint with Umrangsu Police Station in the same afternoon and handed over the extortion note.
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July - 12 
Jharkhand Government which adopted an aggressive strategy to promote tourism has said the Maoist problem in the State has been blown out of proportion and tourists were not harmed by the leftwing extremists. "It has been made out as if entire Jharkha
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Jharkhand Government which adopted an aggressive strategy to promote tourism has said the Maoist problem in the State has been blown out of proportion and tourists were not harmed by the leftwing extremists. "It has been made out as if entire Jharkhand is infested with Maoists. Not all the tourist destinations in the state are affected by the menace. A negative image has been sought to be created about Jharkhand. Tourists have not been harmed by the ultras," Jharkhand Tourism Secretary Arun Kumarr Singh told newsmen in Kolkata.
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On July 12, cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 36 Police personnel, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), in two incidents in the Rajnandgaon District, reports Times of India. An encounter in a third place,
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On July 12, cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 36 Police personnel, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), in two incidents in the Rajnandgaon District, reports Times of India. An encounter in a third place, Sitagaon, was still going on. While the bodies of 36 Police personnel, including that of SP Vinod Kumar Chaubey have been found, the Security Forces’ toll could rise once search operations resume on July 13 (today). ‘‘There was heavy firing on the police party,’’ said Inspector General of Police Mukesh Gupta. ‘‘The firing occurred in two phases. First, they killed policemen in a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Kerkatta village and then, they targeted the SP when he arrived with reinforcements. We are finding bodies everywhere. The more we look, the more bodies we see." Rajnandgaon (Kawardha), which happens to be Chief Minister Raman Singh’s Legislative Assembly constituency, is 68 kilometers from Raipur, the State capital.
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July - 12 
On July 12, over 40 Maoists attacked Jogibigha village under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border and seriously injured one Moinuddin Khan, reports Times of India. Chatra Superintendent of Police (SP) Narenda
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On July 12, over 40 Maoists attacked Jogibigha village under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border and seriously injured one Moinuddin Khan, reports Times of India. Chatra Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendar Kumar Singh said the Maoists surrounded the village and pulled out Khan from his house and shot him in the leg. According to sources, the Maoists attacked the village and shot at Khan who was luckily saved after the villagers retaliated with traditional weapons. No one else was injured as the Maoists retreated after the villagers retaliated, the sources said.
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July - 12 
On July 12, three persons were arrested from different parts of Allahabad along with explosives, including detonators and ammonium nitrate, home department sources said, reports The Hindu.
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On July 12, three persons were arrested from different parts of Allahabad along with explosives, including detonators and ammonium nitrate, home department sources said, reports The Hindu.
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July - 12 
The Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Ningthem alias Balon (29) of Thoubal Moijing Leikai, from Minuthing Hatta at around 5.30 am (IST) on July 12.
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The Imphal East District Police arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammad Ningthem alias Balon (29) of Thoubal Moijing Leikai, from Minuthing Hatta at around 5.30 am (IST) on July 12.
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July - 12 
The Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who is conducting a trial in the November 26, 2008 attack case, said the statements of all the persons who received calls had been recorded and nothing suspicious had been found about them. "The handlers ca
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The Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who is conducting a trial in the November 26, 2008 attack case, said the statements of all the persons who received calls had been recorded and nothing suspicious had been found about them. "The handlers called numbers randomly which is evident since the calls lasted only between 30 to 40 seconds," Nikam said.
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July - 12 
There was no evidence of local help for the terrorists involved in the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks and a series of calls made by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handlers prior to the attacks was only to keep the internet telephony account active, a
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There was no evidence of local help for the terrorists involved in the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks and a series of calls made by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handlers prior to the attacks was only to keep the internet telephony account active, a senior Police official said on July 12, reports Times of India. "A series of random calls had been made by the LeT handlers using the Callphonex account since they were required to maintain a certain amount of traffic in order to keep the account active," the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria said. "We have verified every call that was made to India including the random ones and there was no evidence of local support found," Maria added.
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July - 12 
Troops recovered four AK 47 magazines, 120 rounds of AK ammunition and one pouch from an open field at Sutharan-Khag in Budgam District.
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Troops recovered four AK 47 magazines, 120 rounds of AK ammunition and one pouch from an open field at Sutharan-Khag in Budgam District.
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July - 12 
Two persons were killed in a bomb blast at Ghoraberia Damupara in the Howrah District on July 12, reports The Hindu. Police were enquiring into the cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, the identities of the two victims were also being ascertained.
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Two persons were killed in a bomb blast at Ghoraberia Damupara in the Howrah District on July 12, reports The Hindu. Police were enquiring into the cause of the explosion. Meanwhile, the identities of the two victims were also being ascertained.
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July - 13 
A team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles (34th Battalion) shot dead an unidentified militant in an encounter near Wangbal Fishery office under Thoubal District around 8: 40pm (IST), according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along
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A team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles (34th Battalion) shot dead an unidentified militant in an encounter near Wangbal Fishery office under Thoubal District around 8: 40pm (IST), according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with one magazine and some live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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July - 13 
A woman cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Laishram Leikangbam Ranjana (25) of Chalou Awang Leikai, was arrested by the Imphal East Police from Lamlong area, reports Sangai Express.
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A woman cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Laishram Leikangbam Ranjana (25) of Chalou Awang Leikai, was arrested by the Imphal East Police from Lamlong area, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 13 
According to Telegraph, 18 houses belonging to villagers of Dimasas tribe were set ablaze by suspected Zeme Naga militants at Hadingma, around 65 kilometers from Haflong, in the North Cachar Hills District in the morning of July 13. However, there we
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According to Telegraph, 18 houses belonging to villagers of Dimasas tribe were set ablaze by suspected Zeme Naga militants at Hadingma, around 65 kilometers from Haflong, in the North Cachar Hills District in the morning of July 13. However, there were no casualties reported.
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July - 13 
An Army Colonel and a trooper were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Chariduar near Bhalukpung in the Sonitpur District on July 13 (today), according to The Hindu. Defence sources said the blast took place at Chariduar at around
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An Army Colonel and a trooper were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Chariduar near Bhalukpung in the Sonitpur District on July 13 (today), according to The Hindu. Defence sources said the blast took place at Chariduar at around 6.30am (IST) when the Army official from the medical corps and the troopers were accompanying an ambulance from Sonitpur to Tenga in Arunachal Pradesh. The Colonel was identified as Parimal but the identity of the trooper is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 13 
Another cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Moirangthem Naoba (25) of Nongada Awang Leikai, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and troops of Assam Rifles from Nongada area of Imphal East District.
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Another cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Moirangthem Naoba (25) of Nongada Awang Leikai, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and troops of Assam Rifles from Nongada area of Imphal East District.
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July - 13 
Army troopers and Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as S. S. Bhola Gogoi, at Shimalguri under Bihpuria Police Station in the Lakhimpur District. One German .38 revolver with two live rounds, one Nokia mobil
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Army troopers and Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as S. S. Bhola Gogoi, at Shimalguri under Bihpuria Police Station in the Lakhimpur District. One German .38 revolver with two live rounds, one Nokia mobile phone and incriminating documents were recovered from his possession. During interrogation, Bhola Gogoi confessed that he worked as an active cadre of the 28th Battalion of the ULFA and is the son of one Uttam Gogoi, a resident of Saraimoria in the North Lakhimpur District.
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July - 13 
In two separate incidents, unidentified militants hurled hand grenades at the residence of a contractor of the Food and Civil Supplies (FCS) department and a private hospital, reports Sangai Express. According to Police, the first incident took place
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In two separate incidents, unidentified militants hurled hand grenades at the residence of a contractor of the Food and Civil Supplies (FCS) department and a private hospital, reports Sangai Express. According to Police, the first incident took place at the residence of the FCS contractor, Thangjam Leisang (37), in Khongjam Samram Mayai Leikai area of Thoubal District at around 9.30pm (IST) and the second incident occurred at Shanti Hospital at Lamphel Sanakeithel in Imphal West District at around 10.10pm (IST). However, both the hand grenades failed to explode and no damage
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July - 13 
Maoists also detonated a landmine that damaged a portion of an under-construction community hall at Barabazaar in the neighbouring Purulia District in the night of July 13. Eyewitnesses said around 20-25 Maoists raided the community hall and left beh
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Maoists also detonated a landmine that damaged a portion of an under-construction community hall at Barabazaar in the neighbouring Purulia District in the night of July 13. Eyewitnesses said around 20-25 Maoists raided the community hall and left behind posters eulogising their ideology.
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July - 13 
Police arrested one woman cadre of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Laishram Pinky alias Abem alias Luxmi (26) of Heingang Kontha Ahallup, from Khurai in the Imphal East District on July 13.
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Police arrested one woman cadre of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Laishram Pinky alias Abem alias Luxmi (26) of Heingang Kontha Ahallup, from Khurai in the Imphal East District on July 13.
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July - 13 
Prasenjit Lahary alias La Fanjari, a surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘commander’, was injured when a suspected NDFB cadre opened fire at Morisuti under Charduar Police Station, reports Sentinel.
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Prasenjit Lahary alias La Fanjari, a surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘commander’, was injured when a suspected NDFB cadre opened fire at Morisuti under Charduar Police Station, reports Sentinel.
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July - 13 
Security Forces arrested a suspected Maoist, Sambhu alias Salil Lohar, from Bikrampur under Sarenga Police Station in the neighbouring District of Bankura on July 13. Police claimed Lohar was involved in planting a landmine between Kargil junction an
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Security Forces arrested a suspected Maoist, Sambhu alias Salil Lohar, from Bikrampur under Sarenga Police Station in the neighbouring District of Bankura on July 13. Police claimed Lohar was involved in planting a landmine between Kargil junction and Baliapal a few days back.
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July - 13 
SF personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, suspected to have been involved in the killing of a Colonel in Sonitpur District on July 13, at Lalmati on the outskirts of Guwahati city, on a hill close to the Assam-Me
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SF personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, suspected to have been involved in the killing of a Colonel in Sonitpur District on July 13, at Lalmati on the outskirts of Guwahati city, on a hill close to the Assam-Meghalaya border in the same afternoon. “When the Security personnel spotted a group of militants, comprising three to four members, and asked them to stop, they opened fire on the Security Forces and tried to escape. One of them was killed in the retaliatory fire while his accomplices fled the spot,” Additional Superintendent of Police Debajit Deori said. The militants also lobbed a grenade at the troops but it did not explode. A pistol was recovered from the possession of the slain militant, he added. Military Intelligence sources identified the slain militant as Gathon Narzary, a ‘sergeant major’ of the anti-talks faction of the NDFB, which is controlled by Ranjan Daimary. Narzary is suspected to be involved in the July 13 blast at Chariduar reserve forest in Sonitpur district in which an Army Colonel and his driver were killed.
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July - 13 
Telegraph quoting the Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, reports that extortion was the motive behind the abduction and murder of the Manipur Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Thingnam Kishan and his two junior staff members by the militants of
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Telegraph quoting the Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, reports that extortion was the motive behind the abduction and murder of the Manipur Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Thingnam Kishan and his two junior staff members by the militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 14, 2009. The Chief Minister informed the Legislative Assembly that preliminary investigations had ascertained the motive of the crime as extortion. "The NSCN (IM) cadres demanded money from the SDO and two of his staffs and were killed for not paying it. We do not know how much money was demanded," he said. The NSCN-IM militants abducted Kishan, who was posted at Kasom Khullen in Ukhrul District, along with five of his subordinate staff members on February 14 from the District. While the abductors freed three men belonging to the Naga community, they killed Kishan, Yumnam Token Singh and Aribam Rajen Sharma. The mutilated bodies were recovered in Senapati District on February 17. Subsequently, the NSCN-IM admitted the involvement of its cadres and said ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Hopeson Ningshen was the mastermind. The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Ningshen on May 28 and he is currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail in the national capital New Delhi
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July - 13 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of the Security Forces at Dharampur, about 15 kilometers from Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, in the night of July 13. The Maoists reportedly fi
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of the Security Forces at Dharampur, about 15 kilometers from Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, in the night of July 13. The Maoists reportedly fired about 20 rounds, the Inspector General of Police (Western range), Kuldip Singh, said. Subsequent to retaliatory action by the SFs, the Maoists retreated. District Magistrate N.S. Nigam said no casualty has been reported on either side.
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July - 13 
Union Government is reported to have rushed additional troops to Rajnandgaon. "A battalion strength (around 1,000 men) of the force is being sent to the spot to begin combing operations and sanitise the area. Six companies (comprising 600 men) have b
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Union Government is reported to have rushed additional troops to Rajnandgaon. "A battalion strength (around 1,000 men) of the force is being sent to the spot to begin combing operations and sanitise the area. Six companies (comprising 600 men) have been sent initially," a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer said.
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July - 14 
A hardcore cadre of the banned CPI-Maoist, identified as Suresh Oraon, who is active in Chhattisgarh, was arrested from Chainpur Chowk in Gumla District on July 14, reports Times of India. In Suresh Oraon's possession, Police found 10 mobile chargers
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A hardcore cadre of the banned CPI-Maoist, identified as Suresh Oraon, who is active in Chhattisgarh, was arrested from Chainpur Chowk in Gumla District on July 14, reports Times of India. In Suresh Oraon's possession, Police found 10 mobile chargers, one mobile set, one FM radio set, a long list of telephone numbers of 700 persons, including those of Maoist ‘commanders’ and arms suppliers. He had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2004.
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July - 14 
A top ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Kanthi in the Gulabgarh area of Reasi District on July 14, Daily Excelsior reported. However, his body-guard reportedly managed to
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A top ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Kanthi in the Gulabgarh area of Reasi District on July 14, Daily Excelsior reported. However, his body-guard reportedly managed to escape. A woman was, however, caught in the exchange of firing between militants and SFs and was injured. Slain militant Bashir Ahmed alias Janbaaz, a resident of Baransal in Mahore, was involved in a series of subversive activities in parts of Gool-Gulabgarh-Mahore for the last seven years. His latest victims were three members of a family who were killed by his group at Baransal following the refusal of parents of a girl to marry their daughter to a HM militant. Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Jain said one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 80 cartridges, one rocket shell, four pencil cells, one purse and one pouch were recovered from the slain militant.
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July - 14 
In a bid to counter Left-wing extremism in an effective manner, the Chhattisgarh Government has appointed senior Police officer Ramnivas as the Additional Inspector General of Police (Naxal Operations), official sources said, The Hindu reports. The G
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In a bid to counter Left-wing extremism in an effective manner, the Chhattisgarh Government has appointed senior Police officer Ramnivas as the Additional Inspector General of Police (Naxal Operations), official sources said, The Hindu reports. The Government created this new post after the Maoist attack in Rajnandgaon District on July 12.
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July - 14 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) intercepted two vehicles carrying liquor to Mokokchung on July 14, according to a delayed report. The two drivers, Mughato and Yeghoto, along with their vehicles and the ‘seized’ goods were kep
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) intercepted two vehicles carrying liquor to Mokokchung on July 14, according to a delayed report. The two drivers, Mughato and Yeghoto, along with their vehicles and the ‘seized’ goods were kept in the confinement of the outfit, informed its ‘publicity cell’.
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July - 14 
Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Orissa, said that he has no hesitation in having a dialogue with the Maoists if they eschew violence and agree for talks within the ambit of the Constitution, reports Express Buzz. Replying to question in the Leg
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Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Orissa, said that he has no hesitation in having a dialogue with the Maoists if they eschew violence and agree for talks within the ambit of the Constitution, reports Express Buzz. Replying to question in the Legislative Assembly on July 14, Patnaik said the ongoing activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are not conducive for talks. The State Government had announced its readiness for talks with them in the past, but there was no response, he said. Answering another question, the Chief Minister said INR 4.2808 billion had been spent under the modernisation of State Police forces scheme during 2000-01 and 2008-09. He added that the balance amount of INR 131.5 million will be spent.
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July - 14 
Pakistan is reported to have constructed a large number of strong bunkers and observations posts closer to the International Border (IB) after the terrorist attack in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. "Taking advantage of the cease-fire agreement and the
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Pakistan is reported to have constructed a large number of strong bunkers and observations posts closer to the International Border (IB) after the terrorist attack in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. "Taking advantage of the cease-fire agreement and the situation prevailing along the borders, Pakistan has been strengthening its defence infrastructure especially in the Jammu and Kashmir. After Mumbai terror strike, the pace of work has been increased along the IB. Some works initiated were highly objectionable and BSF [Border Security Force] raised the points during flag meetings," Special Director General (DG) of the BSF, U. K. Bansal, told media-persons at the sidelines of the passing- out parade at local training centre in Udhampur on July 14. The DG disclosed that BSF at various levels have raised objections and even took up the matter with their Pakistani counterparts but on ground, they have not responded to the commitment made during flag meetings. "We want these objectionable structures to be removed," the DG maintained. Responding to another question, the DG said there has been a decline in the infiltration along the IB in Jammu sector due to fencing and increased vigil all along the borders but the terrorist infrastructure and training camps were still intact on the Pakistani side. "There is hardly any decline in terrorists training activities. The training camps, as per inputs available from that side are still existing. There may be shifting in the locations just to create disillusion among the world community but overall, the launching pads and terror infrastructure still existed in Pak and the PoK areas," he added.
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July - 14 July - 15
Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant from Kupwara District while an improvised explosive device (IED) was destroyed at Kulgam District in separate incidents across the Kashmir valley, a Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar. During the int
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Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant from Kupwara District while an improvised explosive device (IED) was destroyed at Kulgam District in separate incidents across the Kashmir valley, a Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar. During the intervening night of July 14 and15, Kralpora Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant, identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat, a resident of Batpora Tangmarg. One AK-47 rifle, four AK-magazines, 120 rounds and four grenades were recovered from his possession. Separately, Kulgam Police neutralized a IED weighing about a kilogram planted at the orchard of Abdul Rashid Rather.
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July - 14 
Police on July 14 seized a consignment of sophisticated communication devices, binoculars and bullet-proof jackets which were to be delivered to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Bihar and Jharkhand was seized from
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Police on July 14 seized a consignment of sophisticated communication devices, binoculars and bullet-proof jackets which were to be delivered to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Bihar and Jharkhand was seized from Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand, reports Times of India. Two persons were arrested in this connection from Daltonganj (Jharkhand) and the national capital New Delhi. The communication gadgets were transhipped from Delhi by Air India cargo, booked by a Jharkhand-based contractor, Naresh Sharma, against the name of his staff. The consignment was to be received from the Air India office at Pradhan Tower on Mahatma Gandhi road in Ranchi. While Naresh was arrested from Daltonganj in Palamu District, the supplier of the devices, identified as Praveen Sharma, was arrested in Delhi by the Special Cell of Delhi Police based on information provided by Ranchi Police. Police also seized a bullet-proof jacket from Naresh's possession. The jacket along with the consignment was to be delivered to the CPI-Maoist central committee member Sandeepji. The seized items include 60 Motorolla walkie talkie sets, 60 headphones, chargers, 3.6 volt 54 batteries, 10 Sony compact transistors, two world radio transistors, six mini cassette recorders most of them made in Japan and China.
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July - 14 
Prem Saiton, the truck driver who was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants from Dimapur on July 13, managed to escape from the militant captivity in the morning of July 14, according to Sangai Ex
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Prem Saiton, the truck driver who was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants from Dimapur on July 13, managed to escape from the militant captivity in the morning of July 14, according to Sangai Express. Saiton was transporting phabou (a variety of small fish) from Guwahati to Imphal when he was abducted from Dimapur. After his escape, Saiton reported himself at Dimapur East Police Station in the morning.
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July - 14 
PTI reports that the Government has conceded that the coming together of Left-wing extremist groups posed a "formidable challenge" but expressed its resolve to fight the menace by deploying additional forces under a comprehensive plan. The Annual Rep
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PTI reports that the Government has conceded that the coming together of Left-wing extremist groups posed a "formidable challenge" but expressed its resolve to fight the menace by deploying additional forces under a comprehensive plan. The Annual Report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for 2008-09 also said nearly 87 per cent Naxalite (Left-wing extremist) violence is accounted for by the four worst-affected States - Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa. The report said the coming together of major groups like People’s War Group and Maoist Communist Centre under a single banner has been accompanied by growing militarisation in their organisation and tactics, thus creating a "formidable challenge", it said. There were 1,591 incidents of Maoist violence in which 721 persons were killed in 2008 compared to 1,567 incidents which left 696 dead in 2007. “Left-wing extremist violence registered an increase of 3.4 per cent over the previous year. The four worst affected states accounted for 86.39 per cent of total incidents of Naxal violence in 2008," the report added.
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July - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) suspect the involvement of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Gandhi, behind the July 13 bomb blast near Bhalukpong in Sonitpur District that claimed the lives of an Army colonel and his drive
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Security Forces (SFs) suspect the involvement of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Gandhi, behind the July 13 bomb blast near Bhalukpong in Sonitpur District that claimed the lives of an Army colonel and his driver, reports Telegraph. A senior Police official said Gandhi was out to trigger blasts targeting Police Stations and SF personnel in Guwahati as well as in Sonitpur and Dhemaji Districts, following instructions of NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary. "He almost succeeded in carrying out a blast at Gogamukh Police Station in Dhemaji District by planting a bomb in a taxi a week ago. But fortunately, the bomb-laden taxi was detected," the official said. "Gandhi has become the right hand man of Daimary after Laden, another dreaded cadre, died in an encounter with the Police in the Birubari area of Guwahati about a month back," the official said. "Gandhi fled from Dhemaji about a fortnight back, handing over the responsibility to Krishna, another NDFB cadre, to carry out blasts in Dhemaji," he said, adding that the Police had laid a trap to arrest Krishna but the latter had managed to escape. The official said as per information, Daimary had issued instructions to Gandhi to carry out the blasts to avenge the recent killings of the NDFB militants in several parts of the State. According to official figures placed in the Legislative Assembly on July 13, 43 NDFB militants have been killed in encounters with the SFs between March 1 and June 30, 2009.
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July - 14 
SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Tarkundi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 60 rounds, three IED packets, six pistol rounds, four RPG rounds and one bag.
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SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Tarkundi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 60 rounds, three IED packets, six pistol rounds, four RPG rounds and one bag.
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July - 14 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on July 14, reports IANS. The bodies of the two CPI-M work
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on July 14, reports IANS. The bodies of the two CPI-M workers - Swapan Debsingha and Tarini Mahato - were found near a ditch in the forest area of Memul under Salboni Police Station, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Raj Kanojia told IANS in capital Kolkata. Armed Maoists had abducted the duo in the night of July 13.
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July - 14 
The Bishnupur Police personnel arrested three militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) Lalumba Group from Kwakta Khuman during an operation launched at around 4.30 pm (IST) on July 14, reports Sangai Express. According
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The Bishnupur Police personnel arrested three militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) Lalumba Group from Kwakta Khuman during an operation launched at around 4.30 pm (IST) on July 14, reports Sangai Express. According to a statement issued by the Bishnupur District Superintendent of Police, the arrested militants were identified as ‘political advisor’ of KCP (MC) Lalumba group, Nongthombam Bikram Singh alias Dilip alias Tamocha alias Michael alias Loya (26), Moirangthem Kinglan Singh alias Joy (24) and Nongthongbam Abungo Singh alias Aman alias Abomcha (22). One 9-mm pistol with one magazine loaded with four live rounds of 9-mm ammunition was recovered from the possession of Nongthongbam Bikram Singh.
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July - 14 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, identified as Pradeep Sangma of Sherpur District of Bangladesh, along the India-Bangladesh border in the West Garo Hills District on July 1
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, identified as Pradeep Sangma of Sherpur District of Bangladesh, along the India-Bangladesh border in the West Garo Hills District on July 14, according to Assam Tribune.
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July - 14 
The unidentified militant, who was shot dead in an encounter with a combined team of Thoubal District commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles at Wangbal in Thoubal district on July 13, was identified as one R K Bidyananda (32) of Chingmeirong Maning
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The unidentified militant, who was shot dead in an encounter with a combined team of Thoubal District commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles at Wangbal in Thoubal district on July 13, was identified as one R K Bidyananda (32) of Chingmeirong Maning Leikai, reports Sangai Express. According to Police, Bidyananda was a cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) outfit.
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July - 15 
A cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were recovered by a combined team of the Thoubal and Imphal West District Police during a raid at the house of Laishram Shaymjai (52) in Khangabok Meisn
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A cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were recovered by a combined team of the Thoubal and Imphal West District Police during a raid at the house of Laishram Shaymjai (52) in Khangabok Meisnam Leikai under Thoubal Police Station, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK rifle with one magazine and 45 rounds of AK ammo, two lethod guns with two lethod shells, one magazine each of .32 pistol and 9-mm pistol, two Kenwood wireless sets, one receipt book of KCP and one scotter were recovered from the house. Police arrested the house owner along with his wife Thoi Devi (44) and two daughters Bijaya Devi (21) and Shila Devi (19) and son Vishal (23). Another suspect, identified as Moirangthem Amu (21) of Khangabok Naorem Leikai, who was found sheltering in the house was also arrested by the Police for further interrogation.
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July - 15 July - 16
A civilian was kidnapped and subsequently killed by the militants in Seel area of Doda District on July 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Official reports said a civilian, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik, a resident of Seel Bhandass in Doda, was kidnapped i
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A civilian was kidnapped and subsequently killed by the militants in Seel area of Doda District on July 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Official reports said a civilian, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik, a resident of Seel Bhandass in Doda, was kidnapped in the night of July 15 from his house by two militants. His bullet-riddled body was recovered by local people and Police from Sogwal forests in Seel area the next morning.
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July - 15 
A combined team of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Wahengbam Bike alias Bicky Meitei (31) of Top Moirangkampu Khewa Mapal, from Naharup Pangong Makhong in the Imphal
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A combined team of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Wahengbam Bike alias Bicky Meitei (31) of Top Moirangkampu Khewa Mapal, from Naharup Pangong Makhong in the Imphal East District. A demand note of INR 500000 addressed to Yanglem Shyamsunder of Top Awang Leikai and one red Yamaha RX 100 (MH IH 9072) were recovered from his possession.
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July - 15 
A day before his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there should be strong action against those who planned the terrorist attack on Mumbai, Times of India reported. Addressing the Non-Al
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A day before his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there should be strong action against those who planned the terrorist attack on Mumbai, Times of India reported. Addressing the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt on July 15, Dr. Singh said, "Terrorist groups have become more sophisticated, more organised and more daring. Terrorists and those who aid and abet them must be brought to justice." Calling for the destruction of sanctuaries for terrorists, the Prime Minister said, "The infrastructure of terrorism must be dismantled and there should be no safe havens for terrorists because they do not represent any cause, group or religion. It is time that we agree on a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism."
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July - 15 
A grenade throwing module of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was neutralized by the Police by arresting six of its over-ground workers (OGWs) in two separate operations in the capital Srinagar on July 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Srinagar Po
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A grenade throwing module of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was neutralized by the Police by arresting six of its over-ground workers (OGWs) in two separate operations in the capital Srinagar on July 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Srinagar Police received a tip off regarding the presence of two OGWs of the LeT in Maisuma area and based on the input, both of them were subsequently arrested, a Police spokesman said. The duo was identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Saidpora Sopore, and Manzoor Ahmad Rana, a resident of Rajwar Handwara. A live grenade was recovered from their possession. On their disclosure, two more persons, Nisar Ahmad Bhat and Farooq Ahmad Rana, were arrested, the spokesman said. After interrogation, the group disclosed that they were behind grenade throwing incidents on the Sopore Police Station, Baramulla Police Station and grenade explosions in Gow Kadal and Jahangir Chowk in Srinagar and were planning for more such attacks, he added. Based on their disclosures, one Pika gun, four rifle grenades and 100 AK 47 rounds were recovered from their possession.
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July - 15 
A top United Nations (UN) official has warned that the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is most likely to attack India again to increase tension between India and Pakistan, reports Times of India. "Lashkar-e-Toiba tactics is quite obvious. It is
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A top United Nations (UN) official has warned that the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is most likely to attack India again to increase tension between India and Pakistan, reports Times of India. "Lashkar-e-Toiba tactics is quite obvious. It is trying to increase tensions between India and Pakistan at a time when they and their associates are particularly under pressure in western Pakistan," said Richard Barrett, Coordinator of the UN Security Council's Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Committee, Indian Express reported. "They may do that again," Barrett said, adding that "this is the real risk".
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July - 15 
According to ANI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a JCB excavator, an earthmoving machine, at Niyamatpur in Gaya District on July 15. Police said the insurgents torched the excavator machine when they did not fin
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According to ANI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a JCB excavator, an earthmoving machine, at Niyamatpur in Gaya District on July 15. Police said the insurgents torched the excavator machine when they did not find anybody around.
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July - 15 
According to DNA, the Maoist action squad members who held sway over Lalgarh for nine long months were residents of West Bengal and Jharkhand, but the operation was masterminded by Nepal-based members of the underground Coordination Committee of Maoi
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According to DNA, the Maoist action squad members who held sway over Lalgarh for nine long months were residents of West Bengal and Jharkhand, but the operation was masterminded by Nepal-based members of the underground Coordination Committee of Maoist Parties and Organisations of South Asia (CCOMPOSA). This was ascertained after the Intelligence branch of the West Bengal Police intercepted mobile phone calls between the CCOMPOSA and action squad members during 'Operation Lalgarh'. It further said that a team of around 200 CCOMPOSA members set up bases in the jungles of Jharkhand and Bastar in Chhattisgarh to monitor the activity in Lalgarh.
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July - 15 
According to IANS, 29 Policemen have been suspended in Chhattisgarh for refusing jungle warfare training, an official said on July 15. The suspended Policemen - all constables - were posted in Janjgir-Champa District and had been ordered to go for tr
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According to IANS, 29 Policemen have been suspended in Chhattisgarh for refusing jungle warfare training, an official said on July 15. The suspended Policemen - all constables - were posted in Janjgir-Champa District and had been ordered to go for training at the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare College in Kanker District.
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July - 15 
According to Imphal Free Press, Police arrested seven militants of the Azad fraction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), including a woman, from a motor stand in capital Agartala on July 15. "The seven militants of Azad fraction of PULF inclu
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According to Imphal Free Press, Police arrested seven militants of the Azad fraction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), including a woman, from a motor stand in capital Agartala on July 15. "The seven militants of Azad fraction of PULF including their self-styled ‘Army chief’ Mohammad Abdur Rahaman (25) were detained from a motor stand in Agartala with some Bangladeshi mobile SIM cards and incriminating documents," said the Director General of Police Pranay Sahaya. "The rebels unsuccessfully tried to cross the border through Sonamura in western Tripura and then they returned to go to Bangladesh through another route," he added. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Abdur Rahman (25), Mohammad Firoz Khan alias Laskar (24), Mohammad Abdul Kasim (39), Mohammad Nazir Ahamed alias Tai Kunda (23), Mohammad Sanowar Ali (18), Mohammad Jamir (30) and Lufi. The seven militants later confessed that they were trained in Bangladesh by the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) outfit, adds Sentinel.
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July - 15 
On July 15, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram admitted that the problem of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) had been underestimated for several years allowing the Maoists to spread their wings, reports Times of India. Replying to questions in the Rajya
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On July 15, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram admitted that the problem of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) had been underestimated for several years allowing the Maoists to spread their wings, reports Times of India. Replying to questions in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) Chidambaram said, "Regrettably, for many years, we did not assess the LWE challenge correctly. I think we underestimated the challenge. Left wing extremists have extended their areas of influence. They have entrenched themselves. Today they pose a grave challenge to the State.” The Home Minister told the Rajya Sabha that the Government would pursue a two-pronged approach to deal with the problem - first a police action to secure the ground and follow it up with development work, The Hindu reported. Securing the ground was necessary as development works had become Maoists’ targets - they were blowing up communication towers, destroying school buildings and planting mines to prevent laying of roads, he pointed out. The minister, acknowledging the ability of Maoists' to launch military-style attacks and overwhelm police detachments, said the Government had now appointed a military advisor to help out in operational matters. "Plans are being drawn up in close consultation with State governments... we have also appointed a military advisor (Brigadier D S Dadwal)." Brigadier Dadwal, a senior Army officer who was serving as Deputy General Officer Commanding (GOC) with the 11 Infantry Division, will be responsible for coordination of Police forces. He was appointed in February 2009 mainly for advising security agencies on specialised training but is also expected to help out in operational procedures. When asked about the status of Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) in Chhattisgarh, Chidambaram said, "We are not in favour of non-State players taking on extremists. That could be a political party... that could be Salwa Judum or any other organisation. We are for States dealing with Left-wing extremists." Chidambaram said he had personally visited all the affected States and was in regular touch with the Chief Ministers concerned to finalise a plan. A meeting of the Chief Ministers of the affected States would be held next month, according to The Hindu.
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July - 15 
Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Elangbam Ibochouba Singh alias Khomei (23) of Kadangband Mayai Leikai, at Kakching Lamkhai in Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express.
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Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Elangbam Ibochouba Singh alias Khomei (23) of Kadangband Mayai Leikai, at Kakching Lamkhai in Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express.
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July - 15 
Speaking at the Summit, Gilani said there was recently forward movement in Pakistan's relations with India and it hopes to sustain the momentum and move towards comprehensive engagement, Hindustan Times reported. Pakistan believed that durable peace
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Speaking at the Summit, Gilani said there was recently forward movement in Pakistan's relations with India and it hopes to sustain the momentum and move towards comprehensive engagement, Hindustan Times reported. Pakistan believed that durable peace in South Asia was achievable if it was facilitated by resolution of all outstanding issues including Kashmir, he claimed.
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July - 15 
The driver of the Executive Engineer of Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Yumnam Chandra (40), was shot dead by unidentified militants who attempted to abduct the engineer, Oinam Ibopishak, at Oinam Mamang Leikai Yangoi Maril under Nambol Police St
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The driver of the Executive Engineer of Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Yumnam Chandra (40), was shot dead by unidentified militants who attempted to abduct the engineer, Oinam Ibopishak, at Oinam Mamang Leikai Yangoi Maril under Nambol Police Station of Bishnupur District around 4.30pm (IST) on July 15, reports Imphal Free Press. Oinam Ibopishak along with his driver Yumnam Chandra was returning home while unidentified militants stopped their vehicle at Oinam Mamang Leikai Yangoi Maril and attempted to abduct the former. The driver, however, challeged the militants and later when local residents began to gather at the spot, the militants managed to escape after firing some rounds wounding the driver who subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
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July - 15 
The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Gangaram Mahato (45), the Purulia District committee leader of ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Burrabazaar near Purulia on July 15,
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The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Gangaram Mahato (45), the Purulia District committee leader of ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Burrabazaar near Purulia on July 15, a day after two CPI-M activists were killed by the Maoists at Salboni in West Midnapore District. The Police said an eight-member motorbike-borne gang of Maoists shot at Gangaram Mahato, who was returning from the market on his motorcycle, from a point blank range at Burrabazaar, killing him on the spot. Mahato was reportedly on the hit-list of the Maoists, the Police said.
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July - 15 
The Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir met in Sharm el-Sheikh late on July 14 and again briefly on July 15 as part of renewed efforts by the two countries to restart the dialogue process. Menon sai
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The Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir met in Sharm el-Sheikh late on July 14 and again briefly on July 15 as part of renewed efforts by the two countries to restart the dialogue process. Menon said the talks on July 14, which lasted 90 minutes, involved “good,” “detailed and lengthy” discussion on the issues he and Bashir had been tasked to take up. Apart from the dossier Pakistan had prepared on its investigations into the Mumbai terrorist attack, the Foreign Secretary said he was briefed by his counterpart on the steps Islamabad had taken. “I told him of our concerns and he told us what they had done and of their determination to fight terrorism,” Menon said.
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July - 15 
The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Judge Y.D. Shinde was given additional security after he received a threat to his life late on July 15, according to Indian Express. Shinde, who is handling high profile cases like the Ju
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The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Judge Y.D. Shinde was given additional security after he received a threat to his life late on July 15, according to Indian Express. Shinde, who is handling high profile cases like the July 2006 Mumbai train bomb blast case, Malegaon bomb blast case and the case against the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit, reportedly got a threat call from a PCO demanding that the men who are under arrest since 2006 should be released. “The judge received a threat call but the caller did not disclose the motive. We have provided round-the-clock security to the judge,” said Mumbai Police Commissioner D. Sivanandan.
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July - 15 
There are about 117 Policemen for every one hundred thousand people in India, which is much lower than the United Nations standard of 222 Policemen for the same size of population, reports Times of India. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mulla
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There are about 117 Policemen for every one hundred thousand people in India, which is much lower than the United Nations standard of 222 Policemen for the same size of population, reports Times of India. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullappally Ramachandran, said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 15 that, “As per information furnished by BPR&D, the sanctioned and actual total Police per one lakh population at all-India level is 145.25 and 117.09, respectively.”
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July - 15 
Two days after attacking the Dharampur camp of the Security Forces, the Maoists again raided the same camp in the night of July 15 besides another at Andharjora in Lalgarh region in West Midnapore District, Police said. The encounter is still continu
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Two days after attacking the Dharampur camp of the Security Forces, the Maoists again raided the same camp in the night of July 15 besides another at Andharjora in Lalgarh region in West Midnapore District, Police said. The encounter is still continuing and casualty, if any, was not known, the sources said.
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July - 15 
Two more OGWS of the LeT were arrested by the Police from the Dalgate area in the capital. A live hand grenade, Indian currency 25000 and some incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the duo, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and M
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Two more OGWS of the LeT were arrested by the Police from the Dalgate area in the capital. A live hand grenade, Indian currency 25000 and some incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the duo, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and Mohammad Yusuf Panchoo, who also is a released militant of LeT outfit, a Police spokesman said. Their rented accommodation in Hyderpora was raided and a mobile phone, a battery circuit for making blasting IED and some incriminating documents were recovered. The disclosures by the duo revealed that they were behind grenade blasts in Dalgate area and were in contact with senior cadres of LeT outfit and the currency recovered from their possession was to be used in carrying out terrorist activities in the city, the spokesman said.
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July - 15 
Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the Khurai Thoudam Leikai residence of Naoroibam Manglem (53), a driver in the Manipur Film Development Corporation, at around 8.30pm, reports Sangai Express. However, the grenade did not explode.
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Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the Khurai Thoudam Leikai residence of Naoroibam Manglem (53), a driver in the Manipur Film Development Corporation, at around 8.30pm, reports Sangai Express. However, the grenade did not explode.
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July - 16 
According to Assam Tribune, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Thaneswar Basumatary and Janeswar Basumatary, were arrested under Birubari Police outpost in Guwahati on July 16.
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According to Assam Tribune, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Thaneswar Basumatary and Janeswar Basumatary, were arrested under Birubari Police outpost in Guwahati on July 16.
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July - 16 
According to IANS, a ‘commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Raman, was arrested from Burkunda area of Ramgarh District on July 16. Raman had
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According to IANS, a ‘commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Raman, was arrested from Burkunda area of Ramgarh District on July 16. Raman had come to the Burkunda area to extort money, Police said. Incriminating documents, including Maoist literature, were recovered from Raman, Police added. Raman was wanted in more than a dozen cases.
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July - 16 
Concerned over the rise in Naxalite (Left Wing Extremism) activities in East Singhbhum District, the Police have decided to improve the security infrastructure at six Police Stations in the Ghatshila sub-division and Patamda. New well-equipped buildi
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Concerned over the rise in Naxalite (Left Wing Extremism) activities in East Singhbhum District, the Police have decided to improve the security infrastructure at six Police Stations in the Ghatshila sub-division and Patamda. New well-equipped buildings would come up at Patamda, Dhalbhumgarh, Ghatshila, Dumaria, Baharagora and Jadugora Police Stations, in addition to the existing buildings that were primitive and dilapidated. The new buildings would house barracks, interrogation rooms, computers and wireless rooms, besides watchtowers, a generator room and rooms for accommodating senior Police officials.
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July - 16 
On July 16, a breakaway group of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) led by ‘captain’ Rishikanta at a press conference in Thoubal District criticised the leadership and said that it would be operating as a separate group called as Military Defence For
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On July 16, a breakaway group of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) led by ‘captain’ Rishikanta at a press conference in Thoubal District criticised the leadership and said that it would be operating as a separate group called as Military Defence Force, reports Imphal Free Press. The group had on June 21 overrun a camp outside Manipur killing nine KYKL cadres, including a ‘lieutenant colonel’ of the outfit.
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July - 16 
On July 16, India and Pakistan agreed to renew the bilateral relationship, frozen since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani agreeing that dialogue between
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On July 16, India and Pakistan agreed to renew the bilateral relationship, frozen since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani agreeing that dialogue between their two countries “is the only way forward.” While the joint statement issued after their meeting on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Summit at Sharm-el-Sheikh in Egypt said nothing about when and how the Composite Dialogue process would resume, the two Foreign Secretaries have been tasked with meeting “as often as necessary” in the run-up to a review by the Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers in New York in September 2009, The Hindu reported. Speaking to reporters later, Dr. Singh said Gilani had been keen to resume the composite dialogue “here and now.” “But I said that the dialogue cannot begin unless and until the terrorist acts of Mumbai are fully accounted for and the perpetrators are brought to book,” the Prime Minister stated. Unless this happened, he stressed, “I cannot agree and our public opinion will not agree.” There was no road map for resumption yet, he said, but added: “We have an obligation to engage Pakistan.” Asked by reporters if the joint statement meant India was ready to resume the composite dialogue, Gilani said, “It is my understanding that they are convinced it is the way forward.” He also drew attention to India’s readiness “to discuss all issues with Pakistan, including all outstanding issues.”
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July - 16 
PTI reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) looted an explosive-laden vehicle and abducted a Sub-Inspector of Police on July 16 by firing at a Police van at Champajharan under Koida Police Station in the Sunderga
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PTI reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) looted an explosive-laden vehicle and abducted a Sub-Inspector of Police on July 16 by firing at a Police van at Champajharan under Koida Police Station in the Sundergarh District. Diptesh Patnaik, the District Superintendent of Police, said that over 80 Maoists looted the private vehicle on its way to Koida from Rourkela with the explosives meant for mining activities after firing at its driver. The Maoists then fired indiscriminately at a Police van which was escorting it and abducted Ajit Bardhan, Sub-Inspector of Koida Police Station. Koida is a Maoist-prone area near Jharkhand. The driver of the private vehicle is reported to have sustained bullet injuries.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) have arrested four over-ground workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Patnazi in the Kishtwar District. They have been identified as Mohammad Hussain, Kalu Mohammad, Mohammad Abdullah and Abdul Gani Wani.
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Security Forces (SFs) have arrested four over-ground workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Patnazi in the Kishtwar District. They have been identified as Mohammad Hussain, Kalu Mohammad, Mohammad Abdullah and Abdul Gani Wani.
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July - 16 
SFs destroyed a hideout of militants at Bhagwa in Doda District and recovered one .303 rifle, its magazines and rounds besides ration items
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SFs destroyed a hideout of militants at Bhagwa in Doda District and recovered one .303 rifle, its magazines and rounds besides ration items
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July - 16 
The annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2008-09 says that a total of 3338 persons were killed in 7806 incidents of Maoist (Left Wing Extremism) violence in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ori
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The annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2008-09 says that a total of 3338 persons were killed in 7806 incidents of Maoist (Left Wing Extremism) violence in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka from 2004 to 2008, Times of India reported. The total number of casualties increased to 3823 till July 13, 2009. The country witnessed the killing of 566 persons in Maoist violence in 2004; 677 in 2005; 678 in 2006; 696 in 2007 and 721 in 2008. The year 2009 has so far reported the killings of 485 persons, including 230 Security Force personnel. The annual report said the highest casualties during the period (2004-08) were in Chhattisgarh where a total of 1,250 people lost their lives in 2,654 incidents. The State saw 242 deaths in 2008, 369 deaths in 2007 and 388 in 2006. Maoist violence claimed 776 lives in Jharkhand, one of the worst affected States, in the last five years. In 2008 alone, the State witnessed 207 deaths from 484 incidents of violence. Altogether, 452 people lost their lives in Bihar in 915 incidents in the last five years. In 2008, there were 73 deaths in 164 incidents of Maoist violence in Bihar while in 2007, 67 deaths in 135 incidents were reported. Andhra Pradesh witnessed 420 deaths in 1,252 incidents in the last five years. There was less violence in the State in 2008 - 46 deaths in 92 incidents - in comparison to 2005 when there were 208 deaths in 535 incidents, the MHA report said. The Maoist violence claimed 149 lives in Orissa in 291 incidents that took place between 2004 and 2008. Incidentally, 101 deaths had taken place in 2008 alone in 103 incidents. While West Bengal witnessed 71 deaths in 115 incidents, there were 35 Maoist related deaths in Uttar Pradesh and 18 deaths in Karnataka.
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July - 16 
Two women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Soraisam Rose Chanu alias Rani and Huidrom Ibetombi Devi, were arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Wabagai Thingel Leikai Dam Makhong
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Two women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Soraisam Rose Chanu alias Rani and Huidrom Ibetombi Devi, were arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Wabagai Thingel Leikai Dam Makhong area on July 16, according to Sangai Express.
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July - 17 
A 36-page dossier handed over by Pakistan has for the first time admitted that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) carried out the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, according to Times Now. The dossier terming Lashkar operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi as t
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A 36-page dossier handed over by Pakistan has for the first time admitted that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) carried out the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, according to Times Now. The dossier terming Lashkar operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi as the mastermind and admitting the Pakistan nationality of Ajmal Amir Kasab along with some others is said to have prompted India to be more accommodating with Pakistan at the NAM Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh in Egypt. Pakistan has reportedly given details on each of the accused, which includes Zarar Shah, who has been identified as the person in-charge of the communications, and there are also details of proclaimed offenders like Ajmal Kasab. The LeT has been referred to as a defunct organisation with no links to other outfits in Pakistan.
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July - 17 
A self styled finance in-charge of KCP, identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Bishwajit alias Shyam, who was involved in Yuman’s killing was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ngaikhong Khunou on July 17.
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A self styled finance in-charge of KCP, identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Bishwajit alias Shyam, who was involved in Yuman’s killing was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ngaikhong Khunou on July 17.
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July - 17 
Acadre of the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Shyam alias Bishorjit, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha
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Acadre of the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Shyamchandra alias Shyam alias Bishorjit, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles on July 17. A Baretto pistol of 9-mm calibre with three rounds was recovered from his possession.
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July - 17 
According to Assam Tribune, two unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were shot dead in an encounter with the Police and Army at Bashbari area under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajhar District around 5.30 am (IST)
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According to Assam Tribune, two unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were shot dead in an encounter with the Police and Army at Bashbari area under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajhar District around 5.30 am (IST) on July 17.
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According to IANS, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons in two separate incidents in Giridih and Gumla Districts after branding them as Police informers, Police said. According to Police, the CPI-Maoist cadres ki
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According to IANS, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons in two separate incidents in Giridih and Gumla Districts after branding them as Police informers, Police said. According to Police, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed Manoj Sao by slitting his throat in the night of July 17. Manoj reportedly ran a shop and hotel at Pirtand block of Giridih District. A pamphlet branding Manoj as Police informer and a rapist was left near his body found in the morning of July 18 near Chachondo village of Giridih District, around 190 kilometers from capital Ranchi.
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July - 17 
According to Sentinel, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, identified as Ratan Debbarma (34), surrendered before the 38th battalion of Assam Rifles at Dhwajanagar camp in West Tripura District on July 17. During surrender, he deposited 20 rou
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According to Sentinel, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, identified as Ratan Debbarma (34), surrendered before the 38th battalion of Assam Rifles at Dhwajanagar camp in West Tripura District on July 17. During surrender, he deposited 20 rounds of live cartridges of AK-47 rifle.
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July - 17 
According to The Hindu, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Police outpost at Katingia in the Kandhamal District in the night of July 17. The Maoists set ablaze a bike, documents and furniture kept at the Police ou
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According to The Hindu, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Police outpost at Katingia in the Kandhamal District in the night of July 17. The Maoists set ablaze a bike, documents and furniture kept at the Police outpost and also destroyed the VHF set kept there. In addition, they also exploded a landmine to destroy a newly constructed building in the premises of the Police outpost. However, the three Policemen on duty during the attack were not harmed though they were overpowered. The report added that most of the Maoists rounded up the Katingia village not to let anyone go out to pass on message about the attack. Around 10 armed Maoists reached the outpost to overpower the Policemen and to trigger the explosion. Before escaping, the Maoists also blocked the Jhinjiriguda-Katingia road by cutting down trees.
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July - 17 
Another woman PLA militant, Oinam Balbati Devi alias Inaobi alias Bal, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles during a search operation at Keinou area.
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Another woman PLA militant, Oinam Balbati Devi alias Inaobi alias Bal, was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles during a search operation at Keinou area.
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July - 17 
At least 64 cadres of the Sinlung Peoples’ Liberation Army (SPLA) surrendered before the Mizoram Government in capital Aizawl on July 17, according to Sangai Express. The cadres laid down their arms before the Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthan Hawla, H
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At least 64 cadres of the Sinlung Peoples’ Liberation Army (SPLA) surrendered before the Mizoram Government in capital Aizawl on July 17, according to Sangai Express. The cadres laid down their arms before the Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthan Hawla, Home Minister Zirliana and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 57 Mountain Division of the Army, Major General Shakti Gurung. According to Army sources, 53 cadres were from Mizoram while 11 others were from Manipur. The GOC said, “Our insignia is a Mizo shield of a Mizo warrior and it was raised on December 10, 1969, primarily to tackle the then ongoing insurgency in Mizoram. After its raising, the Division moved to Mizoram in January 1970 for operations. Today, the home coming of the SPLA cadres, all the way from Manipur, makes this whole cycle complete. They are indeed returning home.”
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July - 17 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Abdul Rafiq was killed in a landmine explosion during the combing operations to rescue Sub-Inspector Ajit Bardhan at a place between Chandiposh and Jharbeda.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Abdul Rafiq was killed in a landmine explosion during the combing operations to rescue Sub-Inspector Ajit Bardhan at a place between Chandiposh and Jharbeda.
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July - 17 
CPI-Maoist called for a shutdown on July 22, immediately after the shutdown by the PCPA ends, in Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against the price hike of petrol, potato and essential commodities.
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CPI-Maoist called for a shutdown on July 22, immediately after the shutdown by the PCPA ends, in Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against the price hike of petrol, potato and essential commodities.
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July - 17 
Five NDFB cadres suspected to be involved in the improvised explosive devise (IED) blast of July 13 at Agharomile near Bhalukpung in Sonitpur District in which two Army personnel were killed have been arrested. They were identified as Jayanta Boro (2
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Five NDFB cadres suspected to be involved in the improvised explosive devise (IED) blast of July 13 at Agharomile near Bhalukpung in Sonitpur District in which two Army personnel were killed have been arrested. They were identified as Jayanta Boro (21), Ananta Daimari (23), Gormai Daimari (25), Debajit Das and Faguna Boro.
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July - 17 
Home secretary J.B. Tubid told Telegraph that Jharkhand will get the services of two helicopters, preferably Dhruv, from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for anti-Maoist surveillance and rescue operations. He said the State could expect the s
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Home secretary J.B. Tubid told Telegraph that Jharkhand will get the services of two helicopters, preferably Dhruv, from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for anti-Maoist surveillance and rescue operations. He said the State could expect the services by the end of July 2009. “There will be no problem for anti-rebel operations in the future,” Tubid added. Sources said the helicopters would be stationed at Ranchi Airport and used exclusively for policing.
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July - 17 
In another operation, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (125 Battalion) personnel, on specific information, conducted searches of a hideout in the Bunpora Dharpora forests of Kupwara District, the spokesman said. One AK 56, three AK magazines,
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In another operation, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (125 Battalion) personnel, on specific information, conducted searches of a hideout in the Bunpora Dharpora forests of Kupwara District, the spokesman said. One AK 56, three AK magazines, 60 AK rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from the hideout.
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July - 17 
Indian Express reports that the body of Sub-Inspector of Police, Ajit Bardhan, who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 16, was recovered during combing operations at Jharbeda in a dense forest of Chandiposh
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Indian Express reports that the body of Sub-Inspector of Police, Ajit Bardhan, who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 16, was recovered during combing operations at Jharbeda in a dense forest of Chandiposh In Sundergarh District in the morning of July 17.
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July - 17 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while replying to a query in the State Legislative Assembly on July 17, said the Suspension of Operation (SoP) between the Union Government, State Government and Kuki militant groups which was signed on Augus
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while replying to a query in the State Legislative Assembly on July 17, said the Suspension of Operation (SoP) between the Union Government, State Government and Kuki militant groups which was signed on August 22, 2008 would end on August 22, 2009, according to Sangai Express. The Chief Minister said the ground rules agreed with two umbrella organisations i.e. Kuki National Organisation and the United People’s Front were signed separately and the SoP would be in force for a year with immediate effect from August 22, 2008. While the two groups have agreed to abjure the path of violence, the Central Forces and State Police are not to launch any operations against the two groups, the Chief Minister stated.
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July - 17 
On July 17, Counter-Intelligence Cell of Hyderabad Police have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) financier Shaukatullah Ghauri, believed to have raised funds for multiple terrorist attacks by Islamist terror groups in India, reports The Hindu. Ghauri,
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On July 17, Counter-Intelligence Cell of Hyderabad Police have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) financier Shaukatullah Ghauri, believed to have raised funds for multiple terrorist attacks by Islamist terror groups in India, reports The Hindu. Ghauri, is among the 12 fugitives wanted by the Police in Gujarat for their involvement in the 2002 Akshardham temple attack, which was carried out by the LeT to avenge that year’s communal pogrom in the State. Police sources said that Ghauri, along with his brother Farhatullah Ghauri, funnelled upwards of INR 500,000 from Saudi Arabia-based Islamists to fund Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and LeT jihadist operations in Gujarat.
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On July 17, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) executed two persons, Imtikumzuk Jamir and Hetoi Chishi, for their alleged involvement in the March 25 incident of raping a girl at Doragapathar in Dimapur District, reports
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On July 17, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) executed two persons, Imtikumzuk Jamir and Hetoi Chishi, for their alleged involvement in the March 25 incident of raping a girl at Doragapathar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Page. Their dead bodies were recovered near Wokha on the Bokajan-Wokha road on July 18.
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July - 17 
Police arrested two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from the Dalgate area of capital Srinagar. A Police spokesman identified the duo as Mohammad Yousuf Pujoo, a resident of Tarkgam Banihal, and Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Patnizie
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Police arrested two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from the Dalgate area of capital Srinagar. A Police spokesman identified the duo as Mohammad Yousuf Pujoo, a resident of Tarkgam Banihal, and Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Patnizie Banjaw Kishtwar. One hand grenade, INR 25000, one battery and two LeT letter pads have been recovered from their possession.
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July - 17 
Police on July 17 recovered landmine, weighing 20-kilograms, which was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge on the outskirts of capital Ranchi on July 17, reports IANS. According to Police, a search team w
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Police on July 17 recovered landmine, weighing 20-kilograms, which was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge on the outskirts of capital Ranchi on July 17, reports IANS. According to Police, a search team was sent to the spot following an intelligence tip-off and it found the landmine near the Ganghat railway station, around 30 kilometres from Ranchi. The bomb disposal team later successfully defused the landmine.
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July - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) gave call for a 72-hour shutdown in the West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts from July 19 to protest the month-long operation and all
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) gave call for a 72-hour shutdown in the West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts from July 19 to protest the month-long operation and alleged torture of innocent villagers at its core committee meeting near Lalgarh on July 17, reports Times of India.
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July - 17 
The Special Secretary of Internal Security Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Raman Srivastava, held talks with a five-member delegation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) led by its emissary V.S.
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The Special Secretary of Internal Security Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Raman Srivastava, held talks with a five-member delegation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) led by its emissary V.S. Atem in New Delhi on July 17. Preparation of a conducive ground situation for the final talks was the focus of the discussion. “We have decided to meet in August again and look at the ground situation from all angles,” said the cease-fire monitoring cell convenor of the outfit, Phunthing Shimrang.
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July - 17 
Two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘commander’, were killed and their female associate was injured and subsequently arrested after an encounter in the house of a contractor at village Dahrot in the Doda District on July 17,
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Two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘commander’, were killed and their female associate was injured and subsequently arrested after an encounter in the house of a contractor at village Dahrot in the Doda District on July 17, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militants were identified as Issaq, a resident of Kalihand, and Sartaj alias Doctor Sohail, a resident of Shail Malna. Sohail was an ‘A’ category militant and was involved in a series of subversive activities in the Doda and Kishtwar Districts since the last three years. Issaq had reportedly joined militancy about a year back. Recoveries made from their possession include one AK-56 rifle, one pistol, magazines and rounds of AK and pistol and some grenades. House of the contractor, Mohammad Sharief Naik, was gutted in the fire that followed the gun-battle. The woman militant, identified as Shakeela, wife of slain Hizb ‘district commander’ Haq Nawaz and daughter of Naik, has been arrested by Police, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Parbhat Singh, said. The SSP said Security Forces had developed a very specific input that even after the killing of her husband Haq Nawaz, Shakeela continued to work for the HM.
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July - 17 
Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, a resident of Mujpathri Kellar in the Shopian District, and shot dead his 17-year old daughter, Parveena Akhter.
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Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, a resident of Mujpathri Kellar in the Shopian District, and shot dead his 17-year old daughter, Parveena Akhter.
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July - 17 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 17 held meetings with chiefs of two paramilitary forces – the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) -- and discussed their preparedness in the Maoist-affected States. Home Minis
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 17 held meetings with chiefs of two paramilitary forces – the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) -- and discussed their preparedness in the Maoist-affected States. Home Ministry sources said Chidambaram had separate meetings with the CRPF Director General A. S. Gill and BSF chief M. L. Kumawat and discussed with them operational issues of the two forces. The meetings came two days after Chidambaram’s declaration that a joint action plan was being drawn up in the Maoist-affected States. “Today they (Naxalites) pose a grave challenge ... We are preparing to take on the challenge. Details cannot be disclosed now,” he said. Around 35,000 personnel of the CRPF are now engaged in anti-Maoist operations mostly in the worst-affected Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar. The Centre is also planning to deploy BSF personnel in operations against the Maoists.
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July - 18 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, N. Nocha Meitei, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District on July 18.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, N. Nocha Meitei, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District on July 18.
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July - 18 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Madini Hasim, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai Heikrumakhong on July 18.
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Madini Hasim, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai Heikrumakhong on July 18.
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July - 18 
A Special Task Force recovered a huge cache of explosives from the storeroom of a construction firm in Giridih District on information provided by one Firdaus, Telegraph reported. Referring to the incident, the Giridih Superintendent of Police, A.V.
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A Special Task Force recovered a huge cache of explosives from the storeroom of a construction firm in Giridih District on information provided by one Firdaus, Telegraph reported. Referring to the incident, the Giridih Superintendent of Police, A.V. Minz, said the raid, conducted in the night of July 18 at Progressive Construction Limited (PCL) in Bagoder, yielded 1,964 kilograms of gelatin and 15,000 meters of fuse wire. An unnamed Bagoder Police station officer said the explosives were stored in more than 50 boxes inside the room. The storekeeper, identified as Mahesh Madela, was arrested in this connection. “PCL officials said the explosives were to be used for making roads. But they could furnish papers for just 450 kilograms of gelatin and 1,500 metres fuse wire. They also showed four invoices of the same date,” Minz said. A.V. Minz added that Firduas had confessed his links with the Kundan Pahan squad. Earlier, Police in capital Ranchi arrested Firdaus, a 40-year-old resident of Hindpiri, in the evening of July 18 along with a 9-mm pistol, two mobile phones, four SIM cards and INR 2,400. The Superintendent of Police (city), A. Vijayalaxmi, said Firdaus had confessed to his association with cadres of the CPI-Maoist and had provided the Police vital clues on explosives stored in Giridih. “Firdaus is an explosives supplier active in the Bundu and Tamar areas of the district. Besides explosives, he also supplied shoes and uniforms purchased from city stores,” she added.
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July - 18 
A woman militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Pebam Sophiya alias Sanathoi, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Mantripukhrii area on July 18. Pebam confessed during her interrogation that she joined the outfi
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A woman militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Pebam Sophiya alias Sanathoi, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Mantripukhrii area on July 18. Pebam confessed during her interrogation that she joined the outfit in 2004 and got training at Taikotang village under Singhat Sub-Division in Churachandpur District and she was involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials and traders.
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July - 18 
A woman Naxalite (left-wing extremist) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) surrendered before the Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police (SP), Y Gangadhar, on July 18, reports Times of India. According to the P
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A woman Naxalite (left-wing extremist) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) surrendered before the Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police (SP), Y Gangadhar, on July 18, reports Times of India. According to the Police, Chokkari Krishnaveni alias Santhi alias Swarupa alias Pedda Santhi of Srikakulam District decided to come over-ground because of health problems and ideological differences with the party leaders. The Police claimed Krishanaveni was a senior member in the Srikakulam division committee and was recently made a member of the Special Zonal Committee. She is a native of Palasapuram village in Srikakulam. It was Krishnaveni's uncle Gangaram alias Shankar alias Komma who reportedly inducted her into the People's War Group in 1993. Gangaram was killed in an encounter with the Police near Gummalakshmipuram in 2008.
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July - 18 
According to Telegraph, Security Force personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant at Kahitima forest near Labdanguri in Baksa District on July 18.
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According to Telegraph, Security Force personnel shot dead a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant at Kahitima forest near Labdanguri in Baksa District on July 18.
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July - 18 
Around 25 houses were set ablaze by Zeme Naga militants at Joypur-Sanpur Dimasa village under Lakhipur subdivision, 42 kilometers away from the Silchar in Cachar District in the afternoon of July 18, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said militants
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Around 25 houses were set ablaze by Zeme Naga militants at Joypur-Sanpur Dimasa village under Lakhipur subdivision, 42 kilometers away from the Silchar in Cachar District in the afternoon of July 18, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) outfit of Nagaland are suspected to be involved in the incident. The area comes under the Kanakpur Dholaiera Gram Panchayat (village level local-self Government) which is situated in the border area of Cachar and North Cachar Hills District. Amal Kanti Barman, president of Dimasa Society Development Organisation, said that the group of 50 cadres belonged to the NSCN-K faction.
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July - 18 
Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the CPI-Maoist-backed Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC), has called for a 72-hour shut down in the three CPI-Maoist-hit Districts of Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia from July 19.
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Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the CPI-Maoist-backed Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC), has called for a 72-hour shut down in the three CPI-Maoist-hit Districts of Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia from July 19.
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July - 18 
In Gumla District, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed a teacher by crushing his head with heavy stones. He was also accused of being a Police informer.
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In Gumla District, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed a teacher by crushing his head with heavy stones. He was also accused of being a Police informer.
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July - 18 
Manipur’s Director General of Police, Y. Joykumar, said that the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) is the frontal organisation of the KYKL, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that some leaders of the student organisation were
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Manipur’s Director General of Police, Y. Joykumar, said that the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) is the frontal organisation of the KYKL, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that some leaders of the student organisation were booked under the National Security Act (NSA), in connection with the killing of Manipur University Professor Mohammed Islamuddin. The Police chief said, “This student organisation, so called DESAM, I think everyone in the State of Manipur is quite fully aware that this is a student frontal organisation of KYKL and with the backing of KYKL, the State has seen them taking the law into their own hands on a number of occasion…KYKL has come out claiming the killing of Professor Md Islamuddin. Now as a policeman, as a police officer, we have to see who else are involved in the killing....The fact remains that there is a linkage between DESAM and KYKL.”
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July - 18 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) kept in confinement three employees and a contractor of the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) regional office at Dimapur and later released them on July 18, according to Shillong Times. The NSC
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) kept in confinement three employees and a contractor of the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) regional office at Dimapur and later released them on July 18, according to Shillong Times. The NSCN-K said that it ‘interrogated’ them to elicit information on why for the last 20 years all contract work for Manipur under the FCI had gone to the Asui Muivah Firm, owned by a brother of NSCN-IM general secretary, Th. Muivah, when there were many other qualified contractors. The NSCN-K said in the last 20 years no other firm or agency was allowed to submit tender to the FCI except Asui Muivah Firm. The outfit alleged that the State Police and the NSCN-IM cadres were present when a tender was floated at the FCI office in Dimapur on September 30, 2008, and demanded cancellation of the contract and starting of the tender process anew. Meanwhile, Telegraph reports that after the intervention of the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, the Nagaland Police and the Army secured the release of the abducted FCI officials and a contractor’s representative, who belonged to the State of Manipur.
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July - 18 
On July 18, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Andharishol, 20 kilometers from Lalgarh, reports The Hindu. Jaladhar Mahato, a resident of Jh
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On July 18, a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Andharishol, 20 kilometers from Lalgarh, reports The Hindu. Jaladhar Mahato, a resident of Jhargram, was a member of the CPI-M’s Jhargram zonal committee.
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July - 18 
Police in Gajapati District arrested three persons for illegal possession of explosives. They were arrested from the Minigam village under Kasinagar Police station in the morning of July 18. The arrested persons were identified as N. Narayan Rao, Das
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Police in Gajapati District arrested three persons for illegal possession of explosives. They were arrested from the Minigam village under Kasinagar Police station in the morning of July 18. The arrested persons were identified as N. Narayan Rao, Dasima Gamang and Sinia Raita. According to Gajapati Superintendent of Police, Sanjiv Arora, 200 electronic detonators, 12 packets of detonator caps, three bundles of fuse wire and 10 kilograms of urea was seized from them. These persons are suspected to have kept the explosives illegally for use in a stone quarry near their village. But investigation and interrogation of arrested persons was on to ascertain whether they had any links with any other miscreants or not.
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July - 18 
The prime accused of the January 2002 Kolkata American Centre attack case, Mohammad Sadiq alias Sadakat, was produced before a court in Kolkata on July 18 which subsequently remanded him to 14-days Police custody, reports The Hindu. Sadiq was brought
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The prime accused of the January 2002 Kolkata American Centre attack case, Mohammad Sadiq alias Sadakat, was produced before a court in Kolkata on July 18 which subsequently remanded him to 14-days Police custody, reports The Hindu. Sadiq was brought to Kolkata from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh, on transit remand. He was reportedly arrested by the Mumbai Police in September 2008 for alleged involvement in subversive activities in different parts of the country.
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July - 19 
A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was arrested by the Imphal East District Police during a search operation at Lamlong Bazaar area on July 19. He was identified as Ningthoujam Kabi Meitei alias
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A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was arrested by the Imphal East District Police during a search operation at Lamlong Bazaar area on July 19. He was identified as Ningthoujam Kabi Meitei alias Somorjit.
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July - 19 
A youth, who was working as a ‘police source’ was shot dead by three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in his residence at Chilli in the Doda District on July 19, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Abdul Hamid (26), a r
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A youth, who was working as a ‘police source’ was shot dead by three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in his residence at Chilli in the Doda District on July 19, Daily Excelsior reported. He has been identified as Abdul Hamid (26), a resident of Chilli. Reports said three HM militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Shah Din Khanday, ‘tehsil commander’ Tariq Ahmed and ‘district commander’ Ghulam Nabi alias Gama struck at Chilli at 9.30 pm and shot dead Abdul Hamid in his house. Reports said Hamid was a source of the Police and had got top HM militant Javed Jatt killed a year ago. He was also instrumental in three-four other successful operations.
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July - 19 
According to PTI, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed responsibility for the killing of an abducted Police officer in the Sundergarh District of Orissa, arguing they were forced to commit the act to protest the Centre's decision
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According to PTI, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed responsibility for the killing of an abducted Police officer in the Sundergarh District of Orissa, arguing they were forced to commit the act to protest the Centre's decision to ban the organisation. In a message to the branch office of an Oriya daily in Rourkela in the night of July 19, the Chhotanagpur 'zonal commander' of the Maoists, Samar, claimed responsibility for the killing of Sub-Inspector Ajit Bardhan after abducting him from Champajharan in the District on July 16.
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July - 19 
According to Times of India, Maoists in Lalgarh forced 19 activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to quit the party on July 19. Soon after announcing that the 19 CPI-M members have voluntarily quit their party, the PCPA took
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According to Times of India, Maoists in Lalgarh forced 19 activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to quit the party on July 19. Soon after announcing that the 19 CPI-M members have voluntarily quit their party, the PCPA took out a huge rally near Dharampur which was also attended by several Maoists.
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July - 19 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on July 19 rejected reports that a spurt in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the State was basically due to a failure of the intelligence network, IANS reported. Referring to the Raj
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on July 19 rejected reports that a spurt in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the State was basically due to a failure of the intelligence network, IANS reported. Referring to the Rajnandgaon District incident where Maoists killed 29 Policemen in an ambush on July 12, he said the Chhattisgarh Police had prior information of a possible attack in the District but they suffered casualties as it was a “well coordinated flash attack” by the CPI-Maoist. “Maoists would be given a befitting reply,” he added.
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July - 19 
IANS reports that eight Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested at three places in Jharkhand on July 19, Police said. Four Naxalites belonging to the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT)
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IANS reports that eight Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested at three places in Jharkhand on July 19, Police said. Four Naxalites belonging to the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested in Ramgarh District following a tip-off. Those arrested include two ‘area commanders’ of the PLFI, using the aliases of Cobra and Tiger, who were wanted in more than a dozen cases, Police added. Police also seized two revolvers, live cartridges, computers, three mobile phones and Maoist literature from the arrested cadres.
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July - 19 
In Gumla, Police arrested Chhota Gope, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI, along with a revolver.
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In Gumla, Police arrested Chhota Gope, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI, along with a revolver.
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July - 19 
Police arrested Indrajeet Bania, a top ranking militant of the 27th battalion of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), from his rented house in the Gandhibasti area in Guwahati on July 19, report Assam Tribune. Police also recovered an improvised e
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Police arrested Indrajeet Bania, a top ranking militant of the 27th battalion of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), from his rented house in the Gandhibasti area in Guwahati on July 19, report Assam Tribune. Police also recovered an improvised explosive device from the house. According to Assam Police, he was planning to trigger a high-intensity blast in Guwahati in the next few days. Meanwhile, the Police sounded an alert on July 18 that the ULFA was planning to trigger a blast in Guwahati with the help of a student.
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July - 19 
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General Ranjit Sinha said the RPF will have its own commando force to counter threats from militants and Maoist insurgents, reported PTI. The proposed commando force would be deployed in States like Jammu and K
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Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General Ranjit Sinha said the RPF will have its own commando force to counter threats from militants and Maoist insurgents, reported PTI. The proposed commando force would be deployed in States like Jammu and Kashmir, North-East region and the Maoist-affected areas, he told media persons in the evening of July 18. "The Railways, of late, had become the soft target of the Naxals in Orissa and Chhattisgarh. This is one of the reasons why we are raising the Commando Force," he added. The commando personnel would be trained at the Central Reserve Police Force Training Centre at Silchar. Services of the Army and the Commando force of Andhra Pradesh would also be utilised for training the new force.
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July - 19 
Suspected Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded a man and took away his head leaving the body near Koleng Nawadih village of Gumla District, Police said on July 19, reports PTI. The body was later found by the villagers.
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Suspected Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded a man and took away his head leaving the body near Koleng Nawadih village of Gumla District, Police said on July 19, reports PTI. The body was later found by the villagers.
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July - 19 
The Government is actively considering setting up brigade headquarters or Army cantonments in the interior areas of Maoist-affected States, Indian Express reported on July 20. Government sources told Indian Express that the new military cantonments w
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The Government is actively considering setting up brigade headquarters or Army cantonments in the interior areas of Maoist-affected States, Indian Express reported on July 20. Government sources told Indian Express that the new military cantonments would act as a deterrent and there are plans that these brigade-size formations would also train paramilitary forces before their induction in anti-Maoist operations. Situated inside the Maoist-dominated areas, these cantonments would have an advance landing ground that could be used for troop deployment by air in the event of operations. The Union Home Ministry has already discussed these plans with the Defence Ministry and the two are at present working on locations of new cantonments to be set up in the Maoist-affected States. While Ranchi, the Jharkhand capita, already has an Army division headquarters, there are plans to have brigade-level headquarters in Koraput (Orissa) and Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh).
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July - 19 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Latehar District.
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Latehar District.
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July - 19 
Three suspected militants belonging to the Puranthaba Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Ch
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Three suspected militants belonging to the Puranthaba Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Chini Ingkhol in Churachandpur District on July 19, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 9-mm pistols along with one magazine and five live ammunitions, two cell phones, two voter ID cards and a double barrel gun were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. Police said the encounter took place, as a follow up action, in connection with an abduction bid on the Executive Engineer of the Local Development Authority (LDA) on July 15 wherein a driver of the LDA, Yuman Manichandra Singh, was killed.
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July - 19 
Two cadres belonging to the Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohamad alias Thoiba (19) and Mustafa alias Nazir Khang (19), were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Maratha Light
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Two cadres belonging to the Azad faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohamad alias Thoiba (19) and Mustafa alias Nazir Khang (19), were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Maratha Light Infantry from Iram Siphai on July 19. Two live rounds of AK-47 ammunition and one stolen two wheeler were recovered from their possession.
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July - 20 
12-hour Assam shutdown called by the NDFB in protest against the sporadic killings of common people in the name of NDFB passed off peacefully. However, all business establishments and Government offices were closed while all kinds of vehicles went of
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12-hour Assam shutdown called by the NDFB in protest against the sporadic killings of common people in the name of NDFB passed off peacefully. However, all business establishments and Government offices were closed while all kinds of vehicles went off the road during the shutdown in Kokrajhar District. However, no untoward incident was reported from any part of the District.
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July - 20 
A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Ha
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A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of July 20, reports Telegraph. Though no casualty was reported the Police recovered a wireless set, five mobile phones, 143 cartridges and files containing names of persons who had paid ‘levy’ to the JPC. The extremists, however, reportedly managed to escape. According to sources, the Barkagaon Police had received a tip-off regarding JPC members holding a meeting inside the Chirudih forests after dark. Accordingly, a team led by officer in charge of the Barkagaon Police station, Gopal Krishna, and assistant sub-inspectors K.K. Pathak and J.P. Marandi, reached the spot around 12.30 am. Sources said the extremists became aware of the Police presence and began to fire indiscriminately. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said the Police fired 10 rounds and the insurgents 15 rounds before the encounter ended. “There were about 10 to 15 rebels at the spot. They managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Otherwise, we would have surely managed to kill or arrest them,” Kamboj added.
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July - 20 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laishram Boinao, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from the Regional Institute of Medical Science Road near Lalambung Makhong on July 20, reports Imphal Free
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laishram Boinao, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from the Regional Institute of Medical Science Road near Lalambung Makhong on July 20, reports Imphal Free Press. One Chinese grenade was recovered from his possession. Laishram confessed during interrogation that he joined the PREPAK in June 2009 through one Sana alias Loya of Lalambung Makhong and was assigned to extort money worth INR 3800 from the Moirang College.
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July - 20 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Security Forces arrested a Pakistani intruder in the Poonch while another was detained in the R S Pura area of Jammu sector on July 20. Official sources said that Army personnel captured the Pakistani intruder, ident
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Security Forces arrested a Pakistani intruder in the Poonch while another was detained in the R S Pura area of Jammu sector on July 20. Official sources said that Army personnel captured the Pakistani intruder, identified as Mohammed Bashir, a resident of Rawalpindi, near Betar in Poonch when he managed to cross over to the Indian side during the early hours. In addition, Border Security Force personnel captured another Pakistani intruder when he was trying to cross over to the Indian side from Abdullian area in the R S Pura sector. He was later identified as Arshad Ahmed, a resident of Karol village in the Sialkot District.
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July - 20 
According to Telegraph, Security Force (SF) personnel shot dead three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Harmoti village near Nijlaluk in North Lakhimpur District, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, in the ni
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According to Telegraph, Security Force (SF) personnel shot dead three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Harmoti village near Nijlaluk in North Lakhimpur District, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, in the night of July 20. The slain militants were identified as ‘sergeant’ Nameng Kobin, ‘sergeant’ Babang Bake and Bhai. Three 9-mm pistols, ammunition and SIM cards were also recovered from their possession. “These militants were operating from Arunachal Pradesh and frequently entering Assam on specific operations like recruitment of cadres and sabotage activities,” Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police S.A. Karim said, adding that there were reports of the militants trying to carry out attacks in Assam prior to the Independence Day on August 15.
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July - 20 
Another cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) , identified as Mohammed Fazul Haque alias Shanju, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Puja Lampak area on July 20.
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Another cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) , identified as Mohammed Fazul Haque alias Shanju, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Puja Lampak area on July 20.
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July - 20 
Calling Kasab’s U-turn as another ploy to mislead the court, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said outside the court that it was his ‘intelligence’ training at work. “Kasab did not name Hafiz Saeed. He confessed because the testimonies and the
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Calling Kasab’s U-turn as another ploy to mislead the court, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said outside the court that it was his ‘intelligence’ training at work. “Kasab did not name Hafiz Saeed. He confessed because the testimonies and the electronic evidence left him with no choice. However, he did not tell the whole truth; he hid certain offences and pleaded guilty to reduce his sentence. On July 21 (today), the court will decide whether to accept or reject his plea of guilt,” Nikam said.
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July - 20 
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an ULFA cadre of the pro-talks faction, Bhaskar Rajbonshi, from the Nalbari designated camp in connection with abduction and killing case of Food Corporation of India Executive Director P.C. Ram.
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an ULFA cadre of the pro-talks faction, Bhaskar Rajbonshi, from the Nalbari designated camp in connection with abduction and killing case of Food Corporation of India Executive Director P.C. Ram.
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July - 20 
Hundreds of PCPA supporters and students were baton-charged at Gohumidanga High School near Dharampur in Lalgarh area when they held a demonstration to protest the institute being used as a camp by the SFs. Approximately 16 people was injured in the
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Hundreds of PCPA supporters and students were baton-charged at Gohumidanga High School near Dharampur in Lalgarh area when they held a demonstration to protest the institute being used as a camp by the SFs. Approximately 16 people was injured in the baton-charge.
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July - 20 
Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants triggered a bomb explosion at the fencing of the residence of a 65-year old retired Security Force personnel, Laishram Modhumangol Singh, in the capital Imphal on July 20.
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Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants triggered a bomb explosion at the fencing of the residence of a 65-year old retired Security Force personnel, Laishram Modhumangol Singh, in the capital Imphal on July 20.
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July - 20 
In response to a question by Aditya Langthasa of the Assam United Democratic Front in the State Assembly on July 20, Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that more than 12,000 people displaced by the ethnic violence in North Cachar Hills District ar
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In response to a question by Aditya Langthasa of the Assam United Democratic Front in the State Assembly on July 20, Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that more than 12,000 people displaced by the ethnic violence in North Cachar Hills District are still living in relief camps and the violence has claimed 63 lives since March 2009. Hussain, who was replying on behalf of the Chief Minister, said the clashes between Dimasa and Zeme Naga people started on March 19, 2009 and so far, more than 540 houses have been burnt down. He said efforts are on to bring the situation under control with the deployment of additional forces and the administration has also held talks with the leaders of the both the communities to instill confidence in the minds of the people.
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July - 20 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while responding to a question raised by Morung Makunga in the Legislative Assembly on July 20, informed that more than 30 militant groups, including 10 factions of the KCP, are operating in the State, accord
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while responding to a question raised by Morung Makunga in the Legislative Assembly on July 20, informed that more than 30 militant groups, including 10 factions of the KCP, are operating in the State, according to Sangai Express.
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July - 20 
On July 20 (today), the Maharashtra Police arrested four Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants from Mana village in the Akola District, reports Times Now. The cadres were arrested while trying to flee in an Indica car, before they were
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On July 20 (today), the Maharashtra Police arrested four Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants from Mana village in the Akola District, reports Times Now. The cadres were arrested while trying to flee in an Indica car, before they were intercepted. After receiving an initial tip off from intelligence inputs, the Police neutralized a secret SIMI meeting, which was taking place with 35 cadres present at the meeting. However, the Police managed to arrest only four of them while the others managed to escape.
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July - 20 
On July 20, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist in the Mumbai terrorist attacks case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, confessed to his crime before the Special Sessions Court at the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Kasab
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On July 20, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist in the Mumbai terrorist attacks case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, confessed to his crime before the Special Sessions Court at the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Kasab also mentioned the name of an Indian national, Abu Jundal, who he claimed “taught us Hindi.” Ajmal spoke for about four hours about the incident, his training and his first encounter with the Mujahideen in Pakistan. He began his testimony with a description of his attack at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) along with his partner Abu Ismail. He traced their journey to the Cama Hospital and also narrated the encounter at Girgaum Chowpatty.
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July - 20 
One non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, was abducted by unidentified militants who were traveling in a vehicle on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, according to Sangai Exp
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One non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, was abducted by unidentified militants who were traveling in a vehicle on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, according to Sangai Express.
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July - 20 
PTI reports that a landmine exploded at a jungle in Bankisole in West Midnapore District on July 20 even as Security Forces (SFs) combed 43 villages on the second day of the three-day shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist
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PTI reports that a landmine exploded at a jungle in Bankisole in West Midnapore District on July 20 even as Security Forces (SFs) combed 43 villages on the second day of the three-day shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). However, no casualty was reported in the blast.
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July - 20 
SF personnel seized a detailed sketch of Dibrugarh Airport along with a large quantity of explosives from a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout in a dense jungle at Seesabil under Tingkhong Police Station in the Dibrugarh District. Some ot
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SF personnel seized a detailed sketch of Dibrugarh Airport along with a large quantity of explosives from a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout in a dense jungle at Seesabil under Tingkhong Police Station in the Dibrugarh District. Some other sketches, which appeared to be of bridges and oil and gas pipelines, were also found at the hideout. The recoveries include around three kilogram of TNT, one and half kilogram of RDX, five gelatin sticks, a hand grenade, a handmade pistol, 55 rounds of AK-series ammunition, three rounds of .303 rifle ammunition, extortion notes, camouflage uniforms and medicines. “ULFA could be planning something big ahead of its martyrs’ day on July 28 and Independence Day on August 15,” a senior Police Official said. “We have asked Oil India Limited, Assam Gas Company Limited and Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited to be extra cautious after today’s haul,” he added.
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July - 20 
Stating that there has been steady decrease in the crime graph in the State, Bihar Government on July 20 said it would strengthen policing to combat Maoist insurgency and constitute an Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) to tackle terrorism, PTI reported. "Hi
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Stating that there has been steady decrease in the crime graph in the State, Bihar Government on July 20 said it would strengthen policing to combat Maoist insurgency and constitute an Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) to tackle terrorism, PTI reported. "Highest allocation of INR 2,557 crore for the year 2009-10 has been made for good governance and for better policing... There has been steady decline in the crime graph in recent years," Water Resources Development Vijendra Prasad Yadav told State Legislative Council. The minister in-charge of home department said the Government was committed to provide better policing to combat the Maoists, adds Zee News. To strengthen the force, the Government has increased the number of State Auxiliary Police (SAP) force from 5000 in 2006 to 11500 considering its better performance particularly in tackling the Naxalites, Yadav added. The minister said that 712 newly appointed sub-inspectors' have completed their training and 10311 constables had already been recruited and the process to recruit 12877 constables were on. To tackle Maoists, the Government has started 'Aapki Sarkar Aapke Dwar' scheme (Government at your doorstep) in seven Maoist-affected Districts of Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Rohtas, Munger, West Champaran and East Champaran under which development and welfare schemes were initiated. The State Government has prepared an outline to constitute the ATS on the lines of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. To impart better and modern training to the Police, the Government has initiated the process to set up a modern Police training centre (Bihar Police Academy) at Rajgir in Nalanda District, Yadav said. The Government also wanted to establish a model Police Station in every District (a total of 40) for the Government had cleared INR 1.12 crore for every such station, he said. The minister said that Government had sanctioned a contingency fund of INR 25,000 for Police stations in urban areas, INR 15,000 for such stations situated in Maoist-affected area and INR 10,000 for other stations.
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July - 20 
The Jharkhand unit of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has warned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram and the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi against
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The Jharkhand unit of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has warned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram and the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi against ‘‘dreaming to wipe out Naxalites from the country’’, saying if they don’t give up on their bid, all three would be eliminated, according to Times of India. The threat was issued through a letter originating in Garhwa District and is now in circulation in State capital Ranchi. Dated July 20 and numbered 25, the letter is signed by one Anupji “on behalf of Ghatshila sub-zonal committee.” The letter-head reads, “CPI (Maoist), Jharkhand State Central Committee” and is not addressed to anyone in particular. “Chidambaram says Naxalites would be wiped out... He should stop daydreaming or else he would be given death punishment,” the letter reads and dares him to come to the “land of Jharkhand” and see that “Naxalites are not clay toys.” The letter also threatens Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, saying, "Both the PM and Sonia Gandhi will meet a fate like former prime minister, late Rajiv Gandhi," adds Indian Express. It asked all Congress legislators, both from the Parliament and Assembly, to quit within a week or face “death warrants.” However, the Superintendent of Police in East Singhbhum District, Navin Kumar Singh, said "I have not come across such a committee as of now," when asked whether Anupji operated in Ghatsilla sub-division which falls under East Singhbhum. "The letter could be fictitious and was found by someone in Balumath in Latehar District and was released in Garwah District in Jharkhand," he added. "The CPI (Maoist) is desperate after it was termed as a terrorist outfit. It just wants to gain mileage by issuing such press releases," another Police official involved in anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand said, added Times of India.
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Two cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Rehman and Abdul Ahad, were arrested from the Vidarbha region, Police said on July 21, reports PTI. While Abdul Rehman was arrested from Mana v
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Two cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Rehman and Abdul Ahad, were arrested from the Vidarbha region, Police said on July 21, reports PTI. While Abdul Rehman was arrested from Mana village of Murtizapur Taluka (administrative division) in Akola District on July 19, Abdul Ahad (68) was arrested in Amaravati District in the night of July 20. Earlier, the Police had arrested three more SIMI cadres when they were on their way after attending a meeting at Mana village in Mutizapur administrative division. ”During the interrogation of the arrested accused, it was revealed that they wanted to come together on one platform. That's the reason why they held a meeting in Mana village," District Superintendent of Police, Pravin Padwal said.
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July - 21 
A bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar to protest against rising prices of essential commodities began in the night of July 21 with the extremists blowing up a house of their rival Revolutionary Communi
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A bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar to protest against rising prices of essential commodities began in the night of July 21 with the extremists blowing up a house of their rival Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC) ‘commander’ Vinod Marandi, according to PTI. As the bandh began, over 100 Maoists raided Diha village near Gaya and blew Marandi’s house in the same night.
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July - 21 
A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Toijam Sanamani Meitei, was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Kongba Crossing area on July 21
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A cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Toijam Sanamani Meitei, was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Kongba Crossing area on July 21. Toijam confessed during interrogation that he joined the faction in May 2005 through one Herojit.
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July - 21 
A handmade pistol was recovered by Government Railway Police personnel from the lavatory of a coach of New Delhi-bound Brahmaputra Mail during a routine check at Guwahati railway station in the morning of July 21.
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A handmade pistol was recovered by Government Railway Police personnel from the lavatory of a coach of New Delhi-bound Brahmaputra Mail during a routine check at Guwahati railway station in the morning of July 21.
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July - 21 
A new militant outfit, the National Liberation Council of Tami-Land (NLCTL), is reportedly trying to expand in Arunachal Pradesh and the border areas of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, reports Sentinel. According to official sources, the NLCTL has served ex
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A new militant outfit, the National Liberation Council of Tami-Land (NLCTL), is reportedly trying to expand in Arunachal Pradesh and the border areas of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, reports Sentinel. According to official sources, the NLCTL has served extortion notes of INR 20 million to a section of railway contractors engaged in laying of railway tracks in Arunachal Pradesh. The sources claimed that they have sent their cadres to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) for arms training and in return paid a hefty sum of money. Police of both the States have been on their trail since the receipt of input that trained cadres of NLCTL are trying to sneak into Arunachal Pradesh in batches with heavy arms and ammunition through the porous border with the intention of carrying out disruptive activities prior to Independence Day on August 15.
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July - 21 
A Police officer was killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel injured as militants attacked a camp of the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Shopian District on July 21, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in capital Srinagar said that mi
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A Police officer was killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel injured as militants attacked a camp of the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Shopian District on July 21, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources in capital Srinagar said that militants fired a rifle grenade at the SOG camp at Imam Sahib in Shopian in the afternoon. The grenade landed and exploded in the compound of the security camp, the sources said. While Special Police Officer Mohammad Shafi succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, three SF personnel were wounded in the blast which created a crater at the landing place in the compound. This is the first grenade attack in Kashmir in the past few months in which a Police officer has been killed. While no militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far Police officials said the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was suspected to be behind the attack.
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July - 21 
According to Assam Tribune, Police arrested one Achyut Deka from Ghograpar area of Nalbari District at around 11 pm (IST) in the night of July 21, who was trying to extort money from people in the disguise of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). S
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According to Assam Tribune, Police arrested one Achyut Deka from Ghograpar area of Nalbari District at around 11 pm (IST) in the night of July 21, who was trying to extort money from people in the disguise of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Sources said that Deka had served an extortion note of INR 500000 to Dr Pranabjyoti Deka, a local physician. The doctor while informing the Police asked Achyut to collect the money. The Police laid a trap and arrested Achyut while his accomplice Montu Ali managed to flee. The Police also recovered a motorbike on which they had come. Achyut hails from Karbaitola village under Nalbari Police Station.
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July - 21 
According to PTI, the Maoists have called a 24-hour bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand from the midnight of July 21 in protest against price rise. The CPI-Maoist Jharkhand State Central Committee gave the bandh call in a faxed message to the media late in
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According to PTI, the Maoists have called a 24-hour bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand from the midnight of July 21 in protest against price rise. The CPI-Maoist Jharkhand State Central Committee gave the bandh call in a faxed message to the media late in the night of July 20.
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July - 21 
According to Telegraph, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead a surrendered cadre, Hazong Rabha, and his wife Nalani Rabha, at their Nalanga Pahartoli residence under Baguwan Police Station in Goalpara District in the night o
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According to Telegraph, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead a surrendered cadre, Hazong Rabha, and his wife Nalani Rabha, at their Nalanga Pahartoli residence under Baguwan Police Station in Goalpara District in the night of July 21. Assam Police sources said the SULFA cadre, who surrendered and joined the mainstream in 2005, had been leading a normal life after marrying Nalani in 2006. He was engaged in coal trade since laying down arms. Suspected ULFA militants had also killed Hazong Rabha’s uncle and his wife in the night of July 6 at their residence nearly 500 metres away from their hilltop house. Baguwan Police, however, denied that the incident had any link with militant groups.
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July - 21 
Another Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullappally Ramachandran, said there was “no confirmation about infiltration of Taliban militants” into the country.
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Another Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullappally Ramachandran, said there was “no confirmation about infiltration of Taliban militants” into the country.
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July - 21 
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered a landmine from an agricultural land in village Regal near the International Border in Samba District.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered a landmine from an agricultural land in village Regal near the International Border in Samba District.
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July - 21 
Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on July 21 reiterated that India had not conceded any ground to Pakistan on its dealing with terrorism, The Hindu reported. Menon said India had insisted that action against terrorism could not be linked to resumpt
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Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on July 21 reiterated that India had not conceded any ground to Pakistan on its dealing with terrorism, The Hindu reported. Menon said India had insisted that action against terrorism could not be linked to resumption of the composite dialogue as Islamabad had always sought to join these two issues whenever New Delhi asked it act against terror. Meanwhile, he said the joint statement issued on July 16 in Egypt by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani could have been better drafted. “You could argue about drafting [of the statement], could it have been better … these things happen,” he said while responding to questions from Members of Parliament at the end of a lecture on “India’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Opportunities,” organised by the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training in New Delhi.
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July - 21 
Quoting intelligence sources, Sentinel has reported that the ULFA planned to use women cadres for subversive activities during the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15. According to sources, a group of women cadres has entered Jorha
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Quoting intelligence sources, Sentinel has reported that the ULFA planned to use women cadres for subversive activities during the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15. According to sources, a group of women cadres has entered Jorhat District from the border areas of Golaghat to carry out subversion. The Police in five upper Assam Districts have already intensified security measures on receiving this information.
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July - 21 
Replying to an adjournment motion on Naxalite (left-wing extremist) activities in the State Assembly, the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 21 blamed the Union Government for the State not being able to contain the Maoist insurgency, repor
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Replying to an adjournment motion on Naxalite (left-wing extremist) activities in the State Assembly, the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 21 blamed the Union Government for the State not being able to contain the Maoist insurgency, reports Economic Times. “As I have said earlier, there is not enough central assistance to counter Naxalites in the state effectively. Among the various requests, which I have made to the ministry of home affairs, I would like to mention our need for four battalions of central paramilitary forces on a long-term basis and three more for short-term engagement to control the menace. Our request for dedicated helicopter also has not been acceded to. Central forces have been withdrawn from the communally sensitive District of Kandhamal against my repeated requests to retain them. Kandhamal also has Naxal problems,” Patnaik said. Describing the insurgency as pan-India, the Chief Minister said, “As the nature of Naxal incidents would indicate, Naxalism is not an isolated problem. Since it is a menace of national magnitude and has inter-state ramifications, development in one state has an impact on development in neighboring states. It has to be addressed only through a coordinated approach of the central and State Governments”. On the State Government’s action, Patnaik disclosed that some 59 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including top cadres, have been captured and eight Maoists have been killed in different encounters. Responding to some Congress legislators concern over media reports of the warning by the Orissa Police Association of non-cooperation, Patnaik clarified that some suggestions to effectively combat the Maoists given by the association like fortification of Police Stations, provision of barrack facilities and also imparting suitable training to the Policemen have been implemented to a large extent.
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July - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Assam have marked out Borpung area in the Karbi Anglong District for a major operation to uproot ULFA training camps. Most of the newly recruited cadres were reportedly being trained i
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Security Forces (SFs) engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Assam have marked out Borpung area in the Karbi Anglong District for a major operation to uproot ULFA training camps. Most of the newly recruited cadres were reportedly being trained in Borpung area. The training camps - the only ones now left in Assam - are being run by the 27th battalion of ULFA headed by Samrat Borgohain. Official sources said almost all the new recruits to the ULFA in recent times, especially from upper and central Assam Districts, were being trained at these camps, located beyond Chokihola in Karbi Anglong District. Indrajit Bania alias Rahul, an ULFA militant, who was arrested from Guwahati on July 19 also confessed during interrogation that he had undergone a month long training at Borpung.
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July - 21 
The bullet ridden body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was recovered from the Shahdar Dessa area of Doda District on July 21. An official spokesman said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles recovered the body of Ghulam Hassan alias Gulzar, a res
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The bullet ridden body of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was recovered from the Shahdar Dessa area of Doda District on July 21. An official spokesman said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles recovered the body of Ghulam Hassan alias Gulzar, a resident of Bata Dessa. He was reportedly active since 1997 and might have been killed by his own associates on July 17, the spokesman said.
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July - 21 
The Government on July 21 admitted that women were being trained in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to carry out militant activities in India, Times of India reported. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament)
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The Government on July 21 admitted that women were being trained in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to carry out militant activities in India, Times of India reported. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament), the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, said, “There are reports to indicate that women are being trained in Pakistan and PoK for terrorist activities.” He added that Pakistan and PoK-based terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were reported to be active in organising acts of terror. He also said, "Available inputs indicate link between terorrist elements and individuals from Bihar," PTI reported.
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July - 21 
the one-man inquiry commission headed by Justice (retired) R. K. Manisana Singh in its report has exposed the nexus between politicians and militants in misappropriation and diversion of development funds in the violence-ravaged North Cachar Hill Dis
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the one-man inquiry commission headed by Justice (retired) R. K. Manisana Singh in its report has exposed the nexus between politicians and militants in misappropriation and diversion of development funds in the violence-ravaged North Cachar Hill District. "There was an agreement between leaders of Black Widow (BW) and leaders of the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Executive Committee that the alliance would pay INR 20 million to the BW leaders if the alliance came to power (in December 2007 North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council election)," the report added. The commission was formed by Assam Government on June 20 2008, to probe into ‘collusion’ of the BW with members of the ASDC-BJP in capturing power in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) and also ‘misappropriation’ of NCHAC development fund. The commission had submitted its report before the State Government on February 19, 2009. The Assam Government placed the inquiry commission report before the Legislative Assembly on July 21 along with the Action Taken Report which states that the State Government has accepted the observations of the Commission. However, the commission failed to identify or fix responsibility on any individual or individuals for the misappropriation. The State Government, acting on the commission’s recommendations, has already formed an expert committee for monitoring the funds sanctioned and released by the Government for the NCHAC.
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July - 21 
The Union Government decided to extend the ongoing cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year, reports Imphal Free Press. The extension was decided during a meeting between the two parties held in Ne
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The Union Government decided to extend the ongoing cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year, reports Imphal Free Press. The extension was decided during a meeting between the two parties held in New Delhi on April 24, official sources revealed on July 21. Official sources quoting an office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said the Union Government on June 29 stated that “it was agreed to extend the Ceasefire for a period of one year during the meeting held with the NSCN (K) on 24.4.2009”. The report adds that the NSCN-K has declared it is willing to hold peace talks with the Union Government, if invited.
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July - 22 
A Maoist, identified as Dharmendra Yadav, was arrested from the Barachati Police station area in Gaya in the morning of July 22, the Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) Neelmani said. All Police stations have been put on alert, he sa
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A Maoist, identified as Dharmendra Yadav, was arrested from the Barachati Police station area in Gaya in the morning of July 22, the Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) Neelmani said. All Police stations have been put on alert, he said, adding patrolling has been intensified in vulnerable pockets in Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Nawada, Aurangabad, Kaimur,Rohtas, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai and Jamui Districts. Railway tracks were also being patrolled.
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July - 22 
A non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, who was abducted by unidentified militants on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, was subsequently found working at a brick field at La
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A non-local labourer, Krishna Sharma, who was abducted by unidentified militants on the National Highway 39 between Chingmeirong and Laipham Khunou in Imphal East District in the night of July 20, was subsequently found working at a brick field at Langjing on July 22.
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July - 22 
According to Sangai Express, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for the series of bomb attacks carried out at the Uripok residence of Hotel Nirmala’s proprietor in the night of July 21 and at S
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According to Sangai Express, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for the series of bomb attacks carried out at the Uripok residence of Hotel Nirmala’s proprietor in the night of July 21 and at Shanti Hospital in Lamphel some days back. A statement issued by the outfit’s ‘information and public relations officer’ Puranthaba accused the Hotel proprietor of ignoring repeated appeals for assistance and instead conniving with Security Forces. In case the hotel owner continues to defy the KCP organisation more stern action could not be ruled out, Puranthaba added. Regarding the attack of Shanti Hospital, Puranthaba alleged that it was carried out as the private medical centre had been violating norms ‘prescribed’ by the KCP.
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July - 22 
According to The Hindu, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 22 said that the terror threat to India had not diminished and the Government would remain alert against the menace with the epicenter of terrorism lying on India’s border. “… Let the
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According to The Hindu, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 22 said that the terror threat to India had not diminished and the Government would remain alert against the menace with the epicenter of terrorism lying on India’s border. “… Let there be no illusion. The terror threat to the country has not diminished. During the last six months, a significant number of potential terrorists, including Madani, have been arrested. Our objectives are three-fold. Raise the level of preparedness, meet any terror threat directed against India; respond swiftly and decisively to any terror threat or any terror attack and we have to remain on guard against terror and cannot lower our guard,” Chidambaram said. While, replying to the debate in the Parliament on the demands for grants for the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for 2009-10, he said: “… terror is a global phenomenon but that do not give any solace to India because one of the epicentres of terror is the country on our border.” He also said that there was no question of withdrawing the Army from Jammu and Kashmir and they would continue to guard the border, prevent infiltration of terrorists and indulge in counter-insurgency operations. On the presence of paramilitary Forces in the State, the Minister said that additional forces sent there for the Amaranth Yatra duty would be withdrawn and redeployed after August 7 when the pilgrimage season ended. The other regular paramilitary forces would continue to assist the State Police in fighting terrorists, guard important installations/personalities and take part in counter-insurgency operations until the Jammu and Kashmir Police recruited more personnel, trained and deployed them for duties. Then the responsibilities now done by the paramilitary forces would be transferred to the Police over a period of time. Though militant activities had declined in the State, “agitational politics” such as indulging in agitations, violence and disrupting normal life even for a smallest incident was on the rise. This affected all people of the State. The Government would not allow efforts to “demean or demoralise” the security forces. “We must have faith in our Army and Security Forces. Just because there are one or two black sheep in the forces, let us not demean them,” Chidambaram said, referring to agitations launched against the paramilitary forces and for their withdrawal. The Government would review the demand for withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act at an appropriate time, he added.
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July - 22 
Assam Tribune quoting the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram reports that the Black Widow (BW) outfit may soon lay down arms to come forward for talks with the Government. This was disclosed by Chidambaram while replying to the debate on the demand f
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Assam Tribune quoting the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram reports that the Black Widow (BW) outfit may soon lay down arms to come forward for talks with the Government. This was disclosed by Chidambaram while replying to the debate on the demand for grant for the Ministry of Home Affairs in Parliament on July 22. Chidambaram said the Union Government had given a pre-condition to the militants to come for talks and as per the same, the militants would have to abjure violence, lay down arms and stay in the designated camps to come for talks. He said the Government received signals that the BW is willing to come forward for talks by abiding by the preconditions laid down by the Government.
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July - 22 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Fagu Baskey, at Madhupur village under Belpahari Police Station in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on July 22
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Fagu Baskey, at Madhupur village under Belpahari Police Station in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on July 22, minutes after he returned to his village following six months in hiding. A man who identified himself as Maoist leader Rakesh claimed responsibility for the murder. Baskey, a branch committee secretary of the CPI-M in Madhupur village, had fled home after suspected Maoist action squad member Nikhil Mahato was arrested. “After the arrest, the Maoists had issued death threats to Baskey for allegedly tipping off the police. He spent the past six months at the CPM office in Belpahari town, about 10 kilometers away,” a Police officer said.
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July - 22 
Maoists' call for a day's strike affected several areas of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts of West Bengal, but no untoward incident was reported, according to PTI.
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Maoists' call for a day's strike affected several areas of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts of West Bengal, but no untoward incident was reported, according to PTI.
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July - 22 
On July 22, leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council met in Dimapur, according to Nagaland Post. A press statement issued by the Fo
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On July 22, leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council met in Dimapur, according to Nagaland Post. A press statement issued by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), a group leading the Naga reconciliation efforts, said leaders of the three outfits affirmed to continue restraining offensive activities in the spirit of the “Covenant of Reconciliation”. The covenant was reportedly signed by leaders of these groups during the reconciliation meet organised by the FNR at Chiangmai in Thailand on June 1-8.
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July - 22 
On July 22, suspected militants abducted an Assam-based trader, Amit Agarwal, from Byrnihat area in Ri-Bhoi District, according to Shillong Times. Amit belonged to the Beltola area of Guwahati. He was abducted by militants when he was on his way to A
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On July 22, suspected militants abducted an Assam-based trader, Amit Agarwal, from Byrnihat area in Ri-Bhoi District, according to Shillong Times. Amit belonged to the Beltola area of Guwahati. He was abducted by militants when he was on his way to Assam from his factory in the industrial estate along the Assam-Meghalaya border. The militants demanded a ransom of INR one million for his release, Police sources said. Police suspected the involvement of either United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) or National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the incident.
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July - 22 
Police on July 22 claimed that six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces that led to neutralizing of three CPI-Maoist camps in the Simdega District, reports PTI. The encounter began i
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Police on July 22 claimed that six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces that led to neutralizing of three CPI-Maoist camps in the Simdega District, reports PTI. The encounter began in the morning as personnel of the newly formed Jharkhand Jaguar Force (JJF) led by Kolibira Police station in-charge N. K. Sinha raided three Maoist camps near Khareganja village, about 90 kilometers from State capital Ranchi. The JJF personnel observed six Naxalites falling to their bullets and the extremists dragging them away, Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Kumar, told reporters. He said a Naxalite was also arrested after the encounter, but no dead body was recovered from the incident site. Police recovered eight guns, a pistol, nine detonators, including one electric detonator, eight mobile handsets, seven rucksacks, a gas cylinder and several cartridges from the camps. “The encounter began at 1.30pm and continued till 3pm. As many as 1,000 rounds was fired from both sides. Fortunately, no personnel were injured. We recovered five 0.315 rifle, three double-barrel guns, one police pistol, 150 rounds of cartridges, a detonator, a magnetic compass, a walkie-talkie and seven mobile phones, besides crockery and a map of Jharkhand from the spot,” the SP was quoted as saying by Telegraph.
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July - 22 
The bandh (shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist against price rise evoked mixed response in rural Jharkhand, reports PTI. In the Latehar, Palamau, Khunti, East and West Singhbhum Districts, the bandh was reported to be total while the shutdown call had
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The bandh (shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist against price rise evoked mixed response in rural Jharkhand, reports PTI. In the Latehar, Palamau, Khunti, East and West Singhbhum Districts, the bandh was reported to be total while the shutdown call had no effect in the Santhal Pargana region comprising six Districts. Mineral transport was affected as truckers went off the road. While life in urban areas remained normal, it came to standstill in the Maoist-dominated rural areas of Giridih, Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar and Chatra Districts, adds Times of India.
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July - 22 
The Centre has asked the States to crack down on the manufacture of illegal arms and ammunition, some of which are falling into the hands of militants and Naxalites, the Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House
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The Centre has asked the States to crack down on the manufacture of illegal arms and ammunition, some of which are falling into the hands of militants and Naxalites, the Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 22, according to The Hindu. Replying to questions, he said, “We have asked State governments to take strict action against illegal arms and ammunition. In our assessment, there are factories where arms and ammunition are manufactured illegally. However, States have not communicated the action they have taken.” He added said the Centre had shared some information with the States. The illegal arms and ammunition were being sold to Naxalites and militants. “Militants have access to illegal arms, and loot armouries. It is a grave problem, and we will address it seriously.” Chidambaram said he was not aware of illegal arms and ammunition being manufactured in the Northeast but pointed out that arms are smuggled from across the border. He, however, did not name the countries from where arms were smuggled to militants in Northeast. The Home Minster also said that risk-based allowance was sanctioned for paramilitary personnel deployed in the Naxal-hit areas on a par with the Army. The Government was trying to resolve the differences over the quantum. “The matter has been referred to the Department of Expenditure of the Finance Ministry, and I am sure we will get a positive response,” he informed. The special allowances for the paramilitary personnel were worked out on the basis of the hardship and risk involved, besides the stress factor. Currently, over 37,000 Central Reserve Police Force personnel are deployed in Naxal-affected states.
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July - 22 
The Kerala Police on July 22 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Abdul Haleem, for his involvement in the July 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts and a series of low-intensity blasts in Kerala in the last decade, reports Times of In
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The Kerala Police on July 22 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Abdul Haleem, for his involvement in the July 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts and a series of low-intensity blasts in Kerala in the last decade, reports Times of India. Haleem was arrested from Kannur and brought to Kochi where he was placed under arrest. Police said he was associated with the ultra-Islamic Noorish Tariquat based in Hyderabad and received terror training there. Meanwhile, the Kochi Police commissioner Manoj Abraham said that the vehicle used to plant bombs in Bangalore was the one stolen by Haleem from Aluva in Ernakulam. Though he was arrested earlier also in connection with the theft, Haleem duped the Police then by stating that it was done to raise money for his wife’s medical treatment. A former cadre of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) founded by Abdul Nasser Madani, Haleem was an aide of Tadiyantavide Nasir, a key Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant wanted for the Bangalore bomb blasts case. Police also established his links with Abdul Sattar, another accused in the case.
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July - 22 
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Preneet Kaur, said on July 22 that Pakistan had not responded to its consistent demand for handing over underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim and other fugitives, reports The Hindu. “We have consistently asked
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The Minister of State for External Affairs, Preneet Kaur, said on July 22 that Pakistan had not responded to its consistent demand for handing over underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim and other fugitives, reports The Hindu. “We have consistently asked Pakistan to hand over Ibrahim and others, whom we believe are taking shelter there, to us. The demand has been made in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. But, unfortunately there has been no response from Pakistan so far,” Preneet Kaur told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) during Question Hour. She said the issue was also brought to the UN Security Council which has declared the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jama'at-ud-Da'awa as terrorist outfits having links with Dawood Ibrahim.
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July - 22 
The Union Government confirmed reports that self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, may have moved out of Bangladesh for some time. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullapally Ramachandran, was replying to a question in
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The Union Government confirmed reports that self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, may have moved out of Bangladesh for some time. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mullapally Ramachandran, was replying to a question in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on reports of Baruah moving to China. However, details in this regard are not available, the Minister added. The Minister also confirmed that a fresh list of prominent militant leaders and criminals based in Bangladesh including those against whom Red Corner Notice have been issued has been handed over to Director General of Bangladesh Rifles BDR) during the recent Director General level Border Coordination Conference at Dhaka from July 11-14.
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July - 22 
Three cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ningthogjam Sunil Meitei, Premjit Meitei and A. Nanao Singh, were arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Poli
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Three cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ningthogjam Sunil Meitei, Premjit Meitei and A. Nanao Singh, were arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Malom area on July 22, reports Imphal Free Press. One pistol, one revolver and demand letters were recovered from their possession.
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July - 22 
Three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants were arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Kakching Lamkhai on July 22, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Moirangthem Gobin Singh (22), Pukhram
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Three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants were arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Kakching Lamkhai on July 22, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Moirangthem Gobin Singh (22), Pukhrambam Nijashwor Singh and Nepram Naobi Singh (18). They confessed during their interrogation that they joined the KYKL through one Sana alias Merajao and were operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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July - 22 
Zee News reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Surendra Vekwara (19) and his wife Ruby (18), surrendered before the Rayagada Police on July 22 expressing a desire to return to the mainstream, Polic
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Zee News reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Surendra Vekwara (19) and his wife Ruby (18), surrendered before the Rayagada Police on July 22 expressing a desire to return to the mainstream, Police said. The couple who hail from Gudari area of Rayagada District admitted their involvement in several incidents, including the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanananda Saraswati (August 2008), Nayagarh armoury raid (February 2008) and many other incidents, Superintendent of Police A. K. Singh told reporters. They were active in Rayagada. The couple decided to give up the path of violence and return to the mainstream as they were disenchanted with the Maoist activities, Police said.
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July - 23 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Nandobi alias Kisan, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Salungpham on July 23.
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Nandobi alias Kisan, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Salungpham on July 23.
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July - 23 
A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Chungkham Sanjit alias Romesh alias Ngongo alias Chingkhei, was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Khawairamband bazaar area on July 23, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Chungkham Sanjit alias Romesh alias Ngongo alias Chingkhei, was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Khawairamband bazaar area on July 23, reports Imphal Free Press. A pregnant woman, Thockchom O. Rabina, was also killed and five other persons sustained injuries in the cross-fire. A 9-mm Mauser pistol loaded with three live rounds, one round in the chamber and a driving license were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 23 
According to Sentinel, the Bodo People Front (BPF) youth leader Issakak Narza (38) was shot dead by unidentified militants at his residence in Datgari along the India-Bhutan border under Runikhata border out post in Chirang District in the night of J
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According to Sentinel, the Bodo People Front (BPF) youth leader Issakak Narza (38) was shot dead by unidentified militants at his residence in Datgari along the India-Bhutan border under Runikhata border out post in Chirang District in the night of July 23.
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July - 23 
An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces in Nagaon District, reports Assam Tribune.
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An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces in Nagaon District, reports Assam Tribune.
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July - 23 
ANI reports that Naxalites (left-wing extremists) extort funds meant for the development of schools in Jharkhand. According to the report, Naxalites are demanding money from schools from the grants received by them from the Government. In Latehar, th
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ANI reports that Naxalites (left-wing extremists) extort funds meant for the development of schools in Jharkhand. According to the report, Naxalites are demanding money from schools from the grants received by them from the Government. In Latehar, they demanded INR 50000 as ‘levy’ from a school and threatened dire consequences in case they were not paid the demanded amount. The Naxalites reportedly want to get a share of the INR 6.3 million funds allocated for construction and development of the school by the Government. The principal and members of the village education committee have been threatened not to spend funds. “A letter ordering closure of the school has been written to the Head, President and Headmaster of the school. Besides they have been directed to send INR 50,000 (to Naxalites),” said the headmistress of the Government Secondary School, Sinjo, in Latehar.
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July - 23 
One person, identified as Tokivi Sumi, was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants between Old and New Changsu village in Wokha District on July 23, reports Nagaland Page. The NSCN-IM alleged that the s
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One person, identified as Tokivi Sumi, was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants between Old and New Changsu village in Wokha District on July 23, reports Nagaland Page. The NSCN-IM alleged that the slain person was a gangster involved in extortion and terrorizing the local people at Englan range in the same District. Two hand grenades were recovered from his possession, the outfit said.
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July - 23 
Police arrested two persons for allegedly damaging equipment of a mobile tower at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Kupwara District, a Police spokesman said. "Two persons were arrested in connection with the damage of Mobile tower equipment
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Police arrested two persons for allegedly damaging equipment of a mobile tower at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Kupwara District, a Police spokesman said. "Two persons were arrested in connection with the damage of Mobile tower equipment at Maidanpora, Kupwara," the spokesman said He identified the duo as Mir Saddam Hussain and Abdul Hamid Mir, both residents of Maidanpora. The spokesman said during questioning, the duo confessed that they burnt down the equipment of Airtel/Aircel Tower at the behest of LeT ‘commander’ Abu Hurrera alias Ali. Ali was active in active in the Lolab area of Kupwara District till about 10 months ago but is now operating out of Pakistan, he said, adding that Saddam and Hamid were active over-ground workers of the LeT. One mobile phone and a bottle used for carrying flammable material were recovered from their possession.
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July - 23 
Security Force personnel recovered arms and ammunition in the Govind Jungle area of Bandipora District. The seizure included two AK 56 rifles, 12 AK 56 magazines, 104 AK rounds, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, five black rucksacks, five pouches
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Security Force personnel recovered arms and ammunition in the Govind Jungle area of Bandipora District. The seizure included two AK 56 rifles, 12 AK 56 magazines, 104 AK rounds, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, five black rucksacks, five pouches, four walking sticks, one antiseptic lotion bottle, private cloth, soaps, gloves and some food stuff.
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July - 23 
Special judge M. L. Tahaliyani ruled on July 23 that the confessional statement given by Pakistani national and the lone arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Ajmal Kasab would stay on the records though the trial against him would continue, accord
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Special judge M. L. Tahaliyani ruled on July 23 that the confessional statement given by Pakistani national and the lone arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Ajmal Kasab would stay on the records though the trial against him would continue, according to The Hindu. On July 20, Kasab had pleaded guilty and demanded that he should be punished immediately. Special Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, however, argued that Kasab’s statement was only ‘‘partially true’’ and so the prosecution wanted to continue examining witnesses to establish all the 86 charges against him. Tahaliyani, while passing the order, observed that Kasab had given a ‘‘voluntary confession’’ and his statement could not be removed from the records. ‘‘The trial will proceed. The confession will stay though I will not make any comment on its evidence value at this stage,’’ the Judge added.
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July - 23 
The daughter of the Deputy Commissioner (Taxation) sustained injuries when suspected militants carried out a bomb attack at the officer’s residence at Lamphel Sana Keithei area under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.
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The daughter of the Deputy Commissioner (Taxation) sustained injuries when suspected militants carried out a bomb attack at the officer’s residence at Lamphel Sana Keithei area under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.
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July - 23 
The Hindu reports that on July 23, supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) armed with traditional weapons ransacked the house of a local committee member of the ruling
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The Hindu reports that on July 23, supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) armed with traditional weapons ransacked the house of a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Pirrakhuli, 10 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, for allegedly informing the Police about the PCPA. However Madan Mahato, who had received several threats from PCPA supporters as well as the Maoists for his party affiliation, fled from his home before the attackers arrived.
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July - 23 
The Padma Police on July 23 raided the house of one Sunil Kumar Mehta in the Chameli forest and seized a large quantity of explosives, reports Times of India. Briefing the media, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Naushad Alam, said the
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The Padma Police on July 23 raided the house of one Sunil Kumar Mehta in the Chameli forest and seized a large quantity of explosives, reports Times of India. Briefing the media, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Naushad Alam, said the seized explosives include 10 pieces of power gel, 15 pieces of electric detonator, a 100-metre safety fuse and about 15 kilograms of ammonium nitrate. The raid was conducted under the leadership of Padma Police Station officer in-charge Devdas Yadav, he added. Alam said that Mehta did not have any licence for possessing the explosives. He also said that anti-social elements purchase explosive materials for carrying out illegal mining in stone quarries and pass on the same to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who are quite active in the Padma forest. Alam also said that the Police had seized a large amount of explosives during the 2009 parliamentary elections. These materials were supposed to be used by the Maoists to create disturbances during the elections, he added.
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July - 23 
The three militants shot dead in an encounter at Harmoti village in North Lakhimpur District of Assam on July 19, reportedly belonged to a now-defunct militant outfit from Arunachal Pradesh and not the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Mu
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The three militants shot dead in an encounter at Harmoti village in North Lakhimpur District of Assam on July 19, reportedly belonged to a now-defunct militant outfit from Arunachal Pradesh and not the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as was presumed earlier, according to Telegraph. According to the Arunachal Pradesh Police, the slain militants, Bamang Bake, Dongchi Tacho and Nglyang Kobin, earlier belonged to the National Liberation Front of Arunachal (NLFA). After the NLFA became defunct, they formed the United Socialist Council of Arunachal (USCA) with the help of NSCN-IM in 2004 and ran extortion rackets in and around the capital town of Itanagar.
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July - 23 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Trinath Brekwada and Purna Brekwada, were arrested from Uradi village of Bisamkatak block of Rayagada District in the night of July 23, reports The Hindu. The duo joined th
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Trinath Brekwada and Purna Brekwada, were arrested from Uradi village of Bisamkatak block of Rayagada District in the night of July 23, reports The Hindu. The duo joined the outfit in 2004 and were active members of the Bansadhara Division. They were involved in several cases of Maoist violence in Rayagada District, including the attack on the Dengasorada Police Outpost in 2006. They were also in-charge of the Chasi Mulia Samity, the frontal organization of the CPI-Maoist in Rayagada District. They were close to Uday and Azad, two top leaders of the Basadara Division. According to the report, Uday has been arrested earlier by Police in the Rayagada District.
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July - 23 
Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Mohammad Aslam Awan at Pahlipora Donadu under the jurisdiction of Keller Police Station in Shopian district on July 23, and fired indiscriminately upon the family members, killing him and his three-ye
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Unidentified militants intruded into the house of Mohammad Aslam Awan at Pahlipora Donadu under the jurisdiction of Keller Police Station in Shopian district on July 23, and fired indiscriminately upon the family members, killing him and his three-year-old son, Daily Excelsior reported. Militants had made an abortive bid to kill Aslam earlier this year on April 15. On the said date, they had reportedly attacked his residence in a similar fashion during which Aslam sustained bullet injuries while his mother had died on the spot.
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July - 23 
US Admiral Mike Mullen has affirmed ahead of a meeting with the visiting Indian Army Chief Deepak Kapoor that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence, has been fomenting terrorism in India and Afghanistan, reports Time
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US Admiral Mike Mullen has affirmed ahead of a meeting with the visiting Indian Army Chief Deepak Kapoor that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence, has been fomenting terrorism in India and Afghanistan, reports Times of India. Mike Mullen, who told the Arabic television network Al Jazeera hours before of his meeting with General Deepak Kapoor on July 23 that in the long run the ISI has to change its strategic thrust, which has been to foment chaotic activity in its border countries. ‘‘What I mean is that they have clearly focused on support of ... historically, of militant organizations both east and west. I mean that’s been a focus of theirs in Kashmir, historically, as well as in FATA. And I think ... that fundamentally has to change.’’ Mullen added.
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July - 24 
A .36 high explosive hand grenade was recovered from near a shop at Babupara area in capital Imphal on July 24, according to Sangai Express. The explosive was subsequently defused by the Security Force personnel.
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A .36 high explosive hand grenade was recovered from near a shop at Babupara area in capital Imphal on July 24, according to Sangai Express. The explosive was subsequently defused by the Security Force personnel.
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July - 24 
A group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) abducted a Police officer and two others at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, on July
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A group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) abducted a Police officer and two others at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, on July 24, reports The Hindu. Though the other two persons were later released, the Police officer was held hostage. The Maoists hijacked a water tanker on its way from the Pirakata base camp to the Bhimpur base camp with Assistant Sub-Inspector Dipak Pramanik onboard, along with the driver Banamali Mahato and the cleaner Santosh Mahato. The tanker was taken to the dense Bankishole forest and set ablaze. All the three abducted were badly assaulted. Police is yet to trace Pramanik who is suspected to have been taken by the Maoists to their stronghold in the dense forests adjoining Dharampur.
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July - 24 
A heavy exchange of gunfire between the Security Forces and the Maoists was reported from Kantapahari later in the evening. The Security Forces have reportedly set up a base camp there.
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A heavy exchange of gunfire between the Security Forces and the Maoists was reported from Kantapahari later in the evening. The Security Forces have reportedly set up a base camp there.
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July - 24 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Suren Boro (37), was arrested at Balijuri Hangamahpur village under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Suren Boro (37), was arrested at Balijuri Hangamahpur village under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District.
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July - 24 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Sapam Arun Singh alias Khampet, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from general area of Slopeland on July 24.
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Sapam Arun Singh alias Khampet, was arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police from general area of Slopeland on July 24.
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July - 24 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead while two others managed to escape during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bairagi area under Pathacharkuchi Police Station of Barpeta District in the morning of July 24, a
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead while two others managed to escape during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bairagi area under Pathacharkuchi Police Station of Barpeta District in the morning of July 24, according to Assam Tribune. One US-made pistol and seven bullets were recovered from the slain militant’s possession, adds Sentinel.
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July - 24 
According to Assam Tribune, Juggu Praza, a former General Secretary of the Golaghat District unit of the ruling Congress party and ex-chairman of Sarupather Regional Panchayat (village-level local self Government institution), was shot dead by uniden
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According to Assam Tribune, Juggu Praza, a former General Secretary of the Golaghat District unit of the ruling Congress party and ex-chairman of Sarupather Regional Panchayat (village-level local self Government institution), was shot dead by unidentified militants dressed in Army fatigues in his residence at Nowjan in the Dhansiri sub-division of Golaghat District in the night of July 24.
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July - 24 
Army personnel recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about three kilograms from the embankment of river Nonoi at village Hapamara near Mahaliapara under Khairabari Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. According to S
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Army personnel recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about three kilograms from the embankment of river Nonoi at village Hapamara near Mahaliapara under Khairabari Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. According to Security Forces, the IED was planted with a view to explode before the Martyr’s Day of the ULFA scheduled on July 27.
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July - 24 
Dipok Gurung (32), a manager at the Institute of Integrated Rural Management (Dhekiajuli branch), was abducted by unidentified militants from Jurpukhuri village under Dhekiajuli Police Station in Sonitpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Dipok Gurung (32), a manager at the Institute of Integrated Rural Management (Dhekiajuli branch), was abducted by unidentified militants from Jurpukhuri village under Dhekiajuli Police Station in Sonitpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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July - 24 
During a debate on budgetary demand for the Home department in the Legislative Assembly on July 24, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed that the State Government would recruit 3000 Special Police Officers (SPOs) and 4000 home guards in coming
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During a debate on budgetary demand for the Home department in the Legislative Assembly on July 24, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed that the State Government would recruit 3000 Special Police Officers (SPOs) and 4000 home guards in coming days, reports Orissadiary.com. The Government has also increased the salary of home guards from INR 90 to INR 110 per day. As per the new guidelines, the home guards would work for 300 days in a year. Earlier the timeframe stood at 220 days.
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July - 24 
Police claimed that Rabiram Basumatary, the driver of Food Corporation of India (FCI) Executive Director P.C. Ram, was a key accused in his abduction and murder, reports Telegraph. Rabiram’s brother, Dhiren Basumatary, is one of the six persons arres
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Police claimed that Rabiram Basumatary, the driver of Food Corporation of India (FCI) Executive Director P.C. Ram, was a key accused in his abduction and murder, reports Telegraph. Rabiram’s brother, Dhiren Basumatary, is one of the six persons arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in this case so far. The Police claimed that Dhiren was a member of the sleeper cell of the NDFB and he, with his brother, had plotted Ram’s abduction for ransom. While Rabiram committed suicide in a toilet of the Food Corporation of India (FCI)’s regional office on GS Road in Guwahati in May 2009, Dhiren was arrested by a joint team of the CBI and Assam Police from Kumarikata in Baksa District in June 2009.
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July - 24 
Police recovered two hand-made guns and ammunition from a jungle under Baithalangshu Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph. Three persons were also arrested for questioning.
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Police recovered two hand-made guns and ammunition from a jungle under Baithalangshu Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph. Three persons were also arrested for questioning.
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July - 24 
Quoting an official source in the Home Department of Assam, Telegraph said an alert was announced about the plans of a 300-member group of youths to sneak into the State for carrying out subversive activities after being trained by Maoist rebels in J
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Quoting an official source in the Home Department of Assam, Telegraph said an alert was announced about the plans of a 300-member group of youths to sneak into the State for carrying out subversive activities after being trained by Maoist rebels in Jharkhand over the past three years. An official in the Home Department said these youths, most of them members of an organisation ostensibly espousing the cause of farmers and also believed to be a frontal organisation of ULFA, had left Assam during 2006-2007. “Most of these youths are from areas where the organisation was active till a few months back. Now it is trying to form District-level committees throughout the state. Most of these youths are from Golaghat and Nagaon Districts. We have names of some of them who had disappeared since 2006. Some of these youths may have even been taking shelter in the Lalgarh area of West Bengal, which was till a few days back a stronghold of Maoist rebels,” the official said. He said there were reports of the ULFA striking a deal with the Maoists and that these trained youths had been assigned to carry out subversive activities in the State. “Ulfa has been trying since long to work together with the Maoist rebels operating in India, who have links with China,” the official added. Sources said the organisation had strong bases in the Doyang and Tengani areas of Golaghat District and Kaki in Nagaon District. “We also have information that arms for these youths may have already arrived in the state. We are keeping a close watch on these areas,” he added further.
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July - 24 
The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on July 24 confirmed the conviction imposed on four alleged Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers for attempting to hurl a bomb at the Police, but commuted their sentence to one-year rigorous impr
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The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on July 24 confirmed the conviction imposed on four alleged Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers for attempting to hurl a bomb at the Police, but commuted their sentence to one-year rigorous imprisonment, reported The Hindu. Justice A. Selvam held that the convicts need not undergo three years of imprisonment, as ordered by a Fast Track Court in Pudukottai district in 2004, considering the nature of offence committed and the fact that they were first time offenders. According to prosecution, Balasundaram alias Sundaram, Meiyappan, Kannan and Murugan hatched a conspiracy on August 5, 1998 to smuggle certain goods to Sri Lanka for the LTTE. Rajendran, then Village Administrative Officer of Kodikulam, overheard a conversation between the accused behind a temple in South Pudukkudi village and lodged a complaint with the Kottaipattinam Police. The accused attempted to hurl a bomb when a Sub-Inspector and other police personnel attempted to arrest them. They were overpowered. Later, they were remanded to judicial custody, resulting in the conviction under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Explosives Substances Act and Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act.
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July - 24 
Times of India reported on July 24 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urged tribals who are living in Kudremukh National Park area in Chikmagalur District to take up their traditional weapons to fight the State Government and to pr
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Times of India reported on July 24 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urged tribals who are living in Kudremukh National Park area in Chikmagalur District to take up their traditional weapons to fight the State Government and to protect themselves from eviction. In a letter sent to newspaper offices, the Maoist Area Committee member Kamala said until now the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was spreading just religious communalism to oppress minorities but now it has assumed a fascist face and started training guns on farmers, tribals and workers.
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July - 24 
Tripura Director General of Police Pranay Sahaya said that the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), having established links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and trained in Bangladesh, was formed at the behest of the National Socialist
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Tripura Director General of Police Pranay Sahaya said that the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), having established links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and trained in Bangladesh, was formed at the behest of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). "NSCN-IM had formed the PULF in 1995 and their cadre strength was 2,000, 90 percent of them Muslims," he said.
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July - 25 
A village chief, Khamlen Haokip (45), who was abducted on July 22 for a ransom of INR 100, 000 by unidentified militants from his residence at Dongsum village under Saikul sub-division, was found shot dead near the Pashong village cemetery under Lita
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A village chief, Khamlen Haokip (45), who was abducted on July 22 for a ransom of INR 100, 000 by unidentified militants from his residence at Dongsum village under Saikul sub-division, was found shot dead near the Pashong village cemetery under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District in the morning of July 25, according to Imphal Free Press. He had bullet injuries on his head.
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July - 25 
According to Assam Tribune, the Police arrested Odang Wary, a Constable of the Assam Police and four former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres in connection with hijacking of three vehicles and abduction of the drivers in Chirang District on July 25
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According to Assam Tribune, the Police arrested Odang Wary, a Constable of the Assam Police and four former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres in connection with hijacking of three vehicles and abduction of the drivers in Chirang District on July 25.
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July - 25 
Personnel of the West Bengal Police and the par-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint operation to flush out Maoists in Purulia District on July 25. It is part of the simultaneous security operations that the West Bengal and J
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Personnel of the West Bengal Police and the par-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint operation to flush out Maoists in Purulia District on July 25. It is part of the simultaneous security operations that the West Bengal and Jharkhand Police had agreed upon at a joint meeting held in Jharkhand on July 8.
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July - 25 
Police and the Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District and recovered 200 live cartridges and three cellular phones from them on July 25, reports ANI. The arreste
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Police and the Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District and recovered 200 live cartridges and three cellular phones from them on July 25, reports ANI. The arrestees were identified as Ramadha Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Ram Janam and Parshuram, whom the Police described as being active cadres of the Moist Communist Centre. The four CPI-Maoists cadres were arrested when they were reportedly waiting to deliver the consignment of cartridges, Police said. "We had gone there (at the destination to exchange arms), stopped our vehicle, our friends took time to reach the place. We were calling them, but got caught by the Police," said one of the arrested CPI-Maoists, Umesh Yadav.
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July - 25 
Police arrested a ‘sergeant major’ of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), Oinam Nalendra Singh, and a linkman, Rajkumar Premjit, from an unspecified location of Guwahati city.
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Police arrested a ‘sergeant major’ of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), Oinam Nalendra Singh, and a linkman, Rajkumar Premjit, from an unspecified location of Guwahati city.
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July - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ULFA militant, identified as Upen Sarma, from Punia village under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ULFA militant, identified as Upen Sarma, from Punia village under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District, reports Sentinel.
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July - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 25 released the Policeman they abducted on July 24 at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. In a press statement issued later, CPI-Maoist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 25 released the Policeman they abducted on July 24 at Pirrakhuli, 14 kilometers from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. In a press statement issued later, CPI-Maoist leader Bikash stated that “the policeman was released following discussions with local people, media and intellectuals.”
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July - 25 
Three All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants were arrested from Ramnagar in the Karbi Anglong District in the night of July 25. A rifle and two pistols were recovered from their possession.
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Three All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants were arrested from Ramnagar in the Karbi Anglong District in the night of July 25. A rifle and two pistols were recovered from their possession.
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July - 26 
A suspected militant belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was lynched by an enraged mob at Lilong Mairen Makhong Makha Leikai in the Thoubal District on July 26, reports Imphal Free Press. While a live rou
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A suspected militant belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was lynched by an enraged mob at Lilong Mairen Makhong Makha Leikai in the Thoubal District on July 26, reports Imphal Free Press. While a live round of the 9-mm pistol and a mobile number were recovered from the possession of the slain militant, two other militants managed to escape from the incident site. The three militants were attacked by the mob when they were trying to take a bus forcibly towards the residence of its owner, identified as Mohammed Ayub Khan. They came to handover the live round of 9-mm pistol and the mobile number at his residence. Ayub Khan said that the incident might have been a reaction of the faction since it had served a monetary demand a few months back.
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July - 26 
At least 18 people from Bhatiguda, Nagiaguda, Podapadar and Bankuli in the Boipariguda block were detained by the Koraput District Police on July 26, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the Police was interrogating them suspecting their involvem
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At least 18 people from Bhatiguda, Nagiaguda, Podapadar and Bankuli in the Boipariguda block were detained by the Koraput District Police on July 26, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the Police was interrogating them suspecting their involvement in the June 7, 2009 Boipariguda Police Station blast by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres.
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July - 26 
Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dantewada District on July 26
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Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dantewada District on July 26, Police said, according to The Hindu. "The incident occurred when the CRPF jawans were returning to Barsur village from routine patrolling during the weekly market at Geedam village," the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pawan Dev, told PTI. The Maoists blew up the Police van in which the troopers were travelling, he added. Of the five killed, one is a Sub-Inspector (SI) and the rest are Constables. While two of the victims were identified as SI Naresh Kumar Yadav and Constable Jayant Rai, the remaining constables are yet to be identified, Dev added.
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July - 26 
Over 26 Policemen escaped any untoward incident when they got off a truck carrying their belongings and weekly ration before the CPI-Maoist cadres intercepted it at Polampalli village near Konta in the Dantewada district.
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Over 26 Policemen escaped any untoward incident when they got off a truck carrying their belongings and weekly ration before the CPI-Maoist cadres intercepted it at Polampalli village near Konta in the Dantewada district.
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July - 26 
Police and paramilitary forces have intensified long-range patrolling (LRP) at Nimdih and Chandil after Police found Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters declaring death to those found selling liquor and marijuana at these two places
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Police and paramilitary forces have intensified long-range patrolling (LRP) at Nimdih and Chandil after Police found Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters declaring death to those found selling liquor and marijuana at these two places in Seraikela-Kharsawan, reports Telegraph. Police began LRP at Chaliama and Fadengda forests that borders the Purulia District of West Bengal, the report said, adding, six posters were found on the walls of primary schools and post offices in Chaliama and Fadengda while the Police were conducting a combing operation in these two areas. The Seraikela-Kharsawan Superintendent of Police (SP) Sheetal Oraon confirmed reports of the fresh poster campaign at Chaliama and Fadenga villages. “In the posters rebels have threatened those who sell liquor and marijuana to quit the practice or face death. We are conducting a probe into the matter and are trying to ensure that no harm comes to the people,” she said. She added that the LRP have been intensified at most places sensing that Maoists must be keeping a vigil on the villagers. Three months ago, the Maoists had killed a man in Fadengda suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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July - 26 
Sentinel reports that south India has become the new destination for militant outfits from the Northeast with intelligence inputs indicating that militant leaders from the region were taking shelter in cities down south, especially Bangalore, capital
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Sentinel reports that south India has become the new destination for militant outfits from the Northeast with intelligence inputs indicating that militant leaders from the region were taking shelter in cities down south, especially Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, following intense pressure from the SFs. Leaders of militant outfits from Assam, like the ULFA and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), have made some south Indian cities their new bases. “We have definite reports of some senior and middle level leaders of the ULFA and the NDFB escaping from Assam and taking shelter in South India. We cannot divulge any more details about the cities and other information for Security reasons,” the Director General of Police (DGP) G. M. Srivastava said. “We are in touch with our counterparts in South India to zero in on the militant leaders based in those cities,” he added. Bangalore is one such city linked to militant outfits from the Northeast. In June 2009, two senior leaders of the Black Widow (BW), a militant outfit from Assam, including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Jewel Garlosa, were arrested from that city. Earlier in July 2009, Police arrested Roshan Ali alias Anees Mohammad, leader of the Manipur-based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), at Singanapalya near Mahadevpura in Bangalore. Ali reportedly moved to Bangalore in 2008 and worked as a security guard for a Multi-National Company.
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July - 26 
The Army personnel recovered a cache of explosives from an adjacent location of the Upper Dehing Reserve Forest under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District on July 26, reports Telegraph. Sources said the explosives were stored by the United Libe
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The Army personnel recovered a cache of explosives from an adjacent location of the Upper Dehing Reserve Forest under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District on July 26, reports Telegraph. Sources said the explosives were stored by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to trigger blasts ahead of the outfit’s ‘martyrs’ day’ on July 28 or on the nation’s Independence Day (August 15).
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July - 26 
The Maoists were reportedly felling trees in some areas of Bastar and digging up roads in the Rajnandgaon District.
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The Maoists were reportedly felling trees in some areas of Bastar and digging up roads in the Rajnandgaon District.
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July - 26 
Two ULFA linkmen, Sadhuram Koch and Jayanta Hasong, were arrested from Majari village in Dhubri District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on July 26, Telegraph reported.
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Two ULFA linkmen, Sadhuram Koch and Jayanta Hasong, were arrested from Majari village in Dhubri District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on July 26, Telegraph reported.
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July - 27 
10 crude bombs were recovered from Patyam near Thalassery in the Kannur District on July 27, reports The Hindu. The Police said the bombs were found when garbage dumped near a lane close to a library building was being cleared. The bombs were later d
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10 crude bombs were recovered from Patyam near Thalassery in the Kannur District on July 27, reports The Hindu. The Police said the bombs were found when garbage dumped near a lane close to a library building was being cleared. The bombs were later defused by the bomb squad
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July - 27 
A special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on July 27 convicted three persons for their involvement in the bomb blasts at the Gateway of India and the Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai on August 25, 2003, which killed 52 persons and injured 184, report
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A special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on July 27 convicted three persons for their involvement in the bomb blasts at the Gateway of India and the Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai on August 25, 2003, which killed 52 persons and injured 184, reports The Hindu. Judge M.R. Puranik announced that Haneef Sayyed (46) and his wife Fahmeeda (43) from Marol and Ashrat Ansari (32) from Juhu Galli would be sentenced on August 4. The three were also held guilty of carrying out a bomb blast in a bus at Ghatkopar on July 28, 2003, which killed two people and injured 60, and of planting a bomb, which however did not explode, in a bus in the Santa Cruz Electronics Export Processing Zone. They were convicted under Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 427 (damaging property) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. They were also convicted under Sections 3 (damaging property) and 4 (damaging property by fire or explosive) of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act; Sections 3 (causing an explosion to endanger life) and 4 (making an explosive to endanger life) of the Explosive Substances Act; and Sections 5 and 9B (licence for the use of explosives) of the Explosives Act. The mastermind of the blasts, who claimed to be a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, had turned approver. The Police claimed that Nasir Ahmed, one of the conspirators, was killed in an encounter in September 2003. However, the couple and Ashrat Ansari were acquitted under Sections 5 and 6 (making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances) of the Explosive Substances Act. "These are very minor offences," said Nikam. The accused were LeT operatives and had committed serious offences. "We will (therefore) argue for the highest punishment." He added Earlier, investigations revealed that the bomb blasts were carried out by cadres of the Gujarat Muslim Revenge Force to avenge the communal riots in Gujarat in 2002. Two other accused — Ansari Ladoowala and Hasan Batterywala — were discharged from the case after a POTA Review Committee gave them a clean chit in 2005. The 16-year-old daughter of Sayyed and Fahmeeda was also an accused, but was later acquitted.
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July - 27 
According to DNA, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has come up with a proposal to promote games like volleyball, football, hockey and cricket in all the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts to wean the youth away from Maoists.
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According to DNA, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has come up with a proposal to promote games like volleyball, football, hockey and cricket in all the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts to wean the youth away from Maoists. "INR 200,000 would be given to every tribal dominated District to distribute sports kits and organise sports events," Patnaik said.
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July - 27 
According to Telegraph, Police recovered a 9-mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition from Diphu in the Karbi Anglong District on July 27, which was suspected to have been used by militants to kill a businessman, Gopal Parikh of Bokajan, in June 2009
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According to Telegraph, Police recovered a 9-mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition from Diphu in the Karbi Anglong District on July 27, which was suspected to have been used by militants to kill a businessman, Gopal Parikh of Bokajan, in June 2009.
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July - 27 
an Army trooper was seriously injured in firing from across the LoC at village Tain in the Balakote sector of Poonch District in the night of July 27. Official sources said a volley of shots came from the Pakistan side targeting a night patrol party
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an Army trooper was seriously injured in firing from across the LoC at village Tain in the Balakote sector of Poonch District in the night of July 27. Official sources said a volley of shots came from the Pakistan side targeting a night patrol party of Army at Tain, injuring Lance Naik Dhan Raj. The Indian troops, however, did not retaliate.
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July - 27 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded the house of a village chief at Nadaura in the Gurua Police station of Gaya District, the Police said on July 28 (today), reports The Hindu. Around 50 Maoists raided the villag
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded the house of a village chief at Nadaura in the Gurua Police station of Gaya District, the Police said on July 28 (today), reports The Hindu. Around 50 Maoists raided the village in the night of July 27 and detonated a dynamite to blow up the house of Rajendra Yadav after getting it vacated by the occupants, Police sources added. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 27 
Army foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants while an exchange of fire took place near the LoC the following day on Keran sector but there were no casualties rep
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Army foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants while an exchange of fire took place near the LoC the following day on Keran sector but there were no casualties reported in the incident. Infiltration bids, which have decreased in 2009 compared to previous years, have off late been on the rise as more and more militants are trying to sneak into the State before the onset of the winter. Official sources said at least 1500 militants were waiting at various launch pads across the LoC in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ready to infiltrate into the Valley after undergoing rigorous training in subversive activities in the tribal areas of Pakistan and PoK.
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July - 27 
Assam Government has ruled out renaming the North Cachar Hills District - one of the key demands raised by the Black Widow (BW) outfit. The BW wants the District to be renamed as Dima Hasao. The Urban Development Minister D. P. Goala told Telegraph t
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Assam Government has ruled out renaming the North Cachar Hills District - one of the key demands raised by the Black Widow (BW) outfit. The BW wants the District to be renamed as Dima Hasao. The Urban Development Minister D. P. Goala told Telegraph that a committee, headed by him and constituted to examine the issue, in its report submitted recently has pointed out the difficulties in renaming the District because non-Dimasas constitute the majority in the District. "We have examined every aspect of the proposal to rename the District. We have pointed out the difficulties in renaming the district as the Dimasas constitute only 43 per cent of the total population," Goala said. The other members of the committee include ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Rockybul Hussain. Home Commissioner R.K. Bora was the convenor of the committee, he added. Sources in the Chief Minister’s office said renaming the District according to the BW’s wishes would only escalate ethnic tension between the Dimasas and non-Dimasas in the District. The non-Dimasas are opposed to the name proposed by the BW.
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July - 27 
Indian Express reports that the death toll in the July 26 landmine attack triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Dantewada District has risen to six with one more constable succumbing to injuries on July 27, Police said.
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Indian Express reports that the death toll in the July 26 landmine attack triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Dantewada District has risen to six with one more constable succumbing to injuries on July 27, Police said. As reported earlier, five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed and three others were injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the Maoists. The incident occurred when the CRPF personnel were returning to Barsur village from routine patrolling during the weekly market at Geedam village.
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July - 27 
Police on July 27 recovered a consignment of explosives and ammunition from village Khour in the Reasi District. A hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was neutralized in the operation. Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Jain said a Polic
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Police on July 27 recovered a consignment of explosives and ammunition from village Khour in the Reasi District. A hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was neutralized in the operation. Senior Superintendent of Police Anand Jain said a Police team carried out searches in Khour forests on specific information about a major HM hideout which was being used by the outfit for shelter. Recoveries made from the hideout include four grenades, detonators, one UBGL shell, 130 rounds of AK-47, batteries, charges and some explosive material used in making IEDs.
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July - 27 
SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Eagle Post near the Line of Control where three infiltrators were killed on July 27. The recoveries include three AK rifles, one UBGL, 12 AK magazines, 96 rounds, three hand grenades, one Thuraya sate
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SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Eagle Post near the Line of Control where three infiltrators were killed on July 27. The recoveries include three AK rifles, one UBGL, 12 AK magazines, 96 rounds, three hand grenades, one Thuraya satellite phone, two radio sets, two GPS, one compass and three shawls.
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July - 27 
The Army foiled an infiltration bid in the Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in capital Srinagar that Security Forces (SFs) laid an ambu
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The Army foiled an infiltration bid in the Tangdhar sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District on July 27, killing three militants, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in capital Srinagar that Security Forces (SFs) laid an ambush near Eagle Post in Tangdhar sector following receipt of information that a group of heavily armed militants were planning to sneak in. As the militants crossed into the Indian side of the LoC in the wee hours, the SFs challenged them, and in the ensuing gun-battle, which lasted for several hours, three unidentified militants were killed. A cache of arms and ammunition, including three AK rifles, four magazines, hand grenades and pouches were recovered from the incident site. Infiltration bids, which have come down in 2009 compared to previous years, have off late been reportedly on the rise as more and more militants are trying to sneak into the State before the onset of the winter. Official sources said at least 1500 militants were waiting at various launch pads across the LoC in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ready to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley after undergoing rigorous training in subversive activities in the tribal areas of Pakistan and PoK "Two militants were recently arrested from Hafruda forests area in Kupwara district and the latest incident in Macchil indicates that there might be attempts by handlers of the militants to push in as many foot soldiers into the Valley as possible before the onset of winter," sources said.
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July - 27 
The growing influence of the Maoists over the last few years has reportedly led to an increase in the attacks on economic targets in the affected States across India. Public and private sector industries, particularly in sectors like power, mining, r
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The growing influence of the Maoists over the last few years has reportedly led to an increase in the attacks on economic targets in the affected States across India. Public and private sector industries, particularly in sectors like power, mining, railways and communication, have borne the brunt of CPI-Maoist attacks, and increasingly so since 2006, Economic Times reported. According to data compiled by the Union Home Ministry, the Maoist strikes on economic targets have progressively increased from 71 in 2006 to 80 in 2007, 109 in 2008 and 56 in the first half of 2009. Among these, communication towers were the most targeted in 2009, having seen 26 attacks between January 1 and June 30. Railways came second with 15 extremist strikes so far in 2009 on its infrastructure and properties across Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal. Economic targets (10) in the first six months of 2009 included the NMDC mines, Gramin Sadak Nirman Yojana works, Essar Pipelines in Chhattisgarh; Essar Pipelines in Orissa and Solar plates in Bihar. This is higher than the total five Maoist-related incidents against economic targets in the whole of 2008 and eight in 2007.
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July - 27 
Two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants who are accused in the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case, Shaduli and Mohammed Ansar Nadvi, were produced before the court of metropolitan magistrate G. M. Patel on July 27, which
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Two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militants who are accused in the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case, Shaduli and Mohammed Ansar Nadvi, were produced before the court of metropolitan magistrate G. M. Patel on July 27, which sent them to four-day Police remand until July 31, reports DNA.
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July - 28 
A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from another hospital at North AOC area in Imphal on July 28.
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A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from another hospital at North AOC area in Imphal on July 28.
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July - 28 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) sympathizer, Mohammed Mujibur Rahaman, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Minuthong Hatta area on July 28, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) sympathizer, Mohammed Mujibur Rahaman, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Minuthong Hatta area on July 28, reports Imphal Free Press.
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July - 28 
About a dozen armed cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of CPI-Maoist abducted one Aditya Sahu (30) from Champi village under the Kuru Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 8pm. Sources said the armed JP
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About a dozen armed cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of CPI-Maoist abducted one Aditya Sahu (30) from Champi village under the Kuru Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 8pm. Sources said the armed JPC cadres led by "commander" Pradeep Ganjhu abducted Aditya from his grocery shop at Champi Chowk. Sources said one Mukesh Sahu was actually the target of the JPC men, but as he managed to escape the militants abducted Aditya instead. This is the second incident of abduction within six days at Champi village. On July 23, a teacher Savitri Kumari's son Manoj Chaoudhury alias Mannu was abducted from his residence. However he was rescued by the Police within three days.
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July - 28 
According to Telegraph, suspected Naga militants shot dead two Dimasa farmers in the Sobujai village under Maibong sub-division of North Cachar Hills District on July 28. Sources said that a group of militants came to the village and opened indiscrim
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According to Telegraph, suspected Naga militants shot dead two Dimasa farmers in the Sobujai village under Maibong sub-division of North Cachar Hills District on July 28. Sources said that a group of militants came to the village and opened indiscriminate fire on farmers who were working in the paddy field.
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July - 28 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) activists, allegedly from the Mahadev faction, killed a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) worker, identified as Ananda Das, and injured two other at Takimar
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) activists, allegedly from the Mahadev faction, killed a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) worker, identified as Ananda Das, and injured two other at Takimari village in Rajganj in Jalpaiguri Distrist for refusing to respond to a bandh (shut down) called by the Naxalites (Left Wing Extremist). Ananda Das (32), Jatan Roy (32) and Sudhanshu Biswas (28) were sitting at a tea stall when seven CPI-ML cadres tried to shut it down forcibly. When the trio resisted, the Naxalites hacked them with sharp weapons. Ananda died on the way to hospital. Later, a Police team arrested three men from Baikunthapur forest, the report added.
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July - 28 
Another PULF sympathizer, Mohammed Abdul Samad alias Tomba, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon area on July 28.
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Another PULF sympathizer, Mohammed Abdul Samad alias Tomba, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon area on July 28.
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July - 28 
Assam Tribune quoting the Union Government sources reports that there has been no immediate plan to start political dialogue with the NDFB, as its rival faction is on the run. Union Home Secretary, G. K. Pillai during a workshop on ‘Governance and Se
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Assam Tribune quoting the Union Government sources reports that there has been no immediate plan to start political dialogue with the NDFB, as its rival faction is on the run. Union Home Secretary, G. K. Pillai during a workshop on ‘Governance and Security: India’s North-east and Bangladesh’ at Jamia Milia Islamia University in New Delhi said that the Union Government is keeping a close watch on the situation in the State. The Home Secretary, meanwhile, will arrive in Assam on July 30 on a day-long visit to take stock of the situation in the volatile North Cachar Hill District.
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July - 28 
Border Security Force personnel arrested two NDFB linkmen, identified as Nripen Rabha (31) and Tapan Rabha (22), from Belguri village in the Kamrup District.
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Border Security Force personnel arrested two NDFB linkmen, identified as Nripen Rabha (31) and Tapan Rabha (22), from Belguri village in the Kamrup District.
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July - 28 
High alert has been sounded across the State following intelligence inputs suggesting major strikes by the Maoists during "martyrs' week” that began on July 28. Banners and posters were spotted in different Districts of the State, including East and
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High alert has been sounded across the State following intelligence inputs suggesting major strikes by the Maoists during "martyrs' week” that began on July 28. Banners and posters were spotted in different Districts of the State, including East and West Singhbhum, Bokaro, Latehar, Gumla and Simdega, asking the people to observe "martyrs' week" and remember the sacrifices of Maoist leaders. "These posters and banners have come to our notice. They could be a trap...The Maoists can ambush police parties when they go to remove the them," said Jharkhand Police spokesperson and Inspector General (provision) S. N. Pradhan. The IG said police have received inputs on Maoist mobilization in some areas and their plans to carry out big attacks there. "We are trying to thwart any major strike by the Maoists and for that, every SP is being instructed to act accordingly," said Pradhan. Fear of Maoist attacks during martyrs' week" has crippled mineral transportation in the State. Every year, the rebels observe Martyrs' Week from July 28 to August 3.
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July - 28 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clarified the Government’s position on the India-Pakistan joint statement in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on July 28, according to The Hindu. Dr. Singh asserted that the Government had not diluted its positi
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clarified the Government’s position on the India-Pakistan joint statement in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on July 28, according to The Hindu. Dr. Singh asserted that the Government had not diluted its position on terrorism by issuing a joint statement with Pakistan earlier in July 30, 2009 this month but left the door open for dialogue provided, Pakistan fulfilled its commitment in letter and spirit to root out anti-India terrorist activity from its soil. Intervening in a debate in the Lok Sabha on issues arising from his recent visits abroad, the Prime Minister mentioned that the need for an engagement with Pakistan to achieve enduring peace in the subcontinent and slammed the “enemies of peace” for trying to make alienation between the two countries permanent and the divide unbridgeable. However, Manmohan Singh rejected the involvement of the third party in talks with Pakistan because it has limited effectiveness. It could also lead to longer-term involvement of foreign powers in South Asia which is “not something to our liking.”, he said Further, Manmohan Singh said India would follow a policy of “trust and verify” on commitments by Pakistan, and revealed that the impetus to the joint statement came from the dossier submitted by Islamabad a few days before he left for France and Egypt. The dossier showed that some progress had been made by Pakistan but India did not think it was “adequate” for resumption of a full-fledged dialogue. The joint statement also took a step forward by committing both countries to sharing real time, credible information to prevent any attack in future. At the same time, the Pakistani leadership was told to ensure that Mumbai-type attacks were not repeated and another such attack would put an “intolerable strain on our relationship.” Dr. Singh said the current Pakistani leadership understood the need for action against terrorists of all hues and cautioned that Pakistan would be “consumed” if it did not resolutely counter terror. The dialogue would now be limited to Foreign Secretary-level capped in the near term by a meeting between the two Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Responding to criticism over the incorporation of Balochistan in the joint statement, Manmohan Singh said India was willing to discuss strife in the Pakistani province because it had clean hands and was willing to remove any misgivings. Far from being engaged in fomenting discontent in Pakistan, Indian consulates in Afghanistan were focusing on the large-scale reconstruction work being carried out in the country, he stated. “But we were willing to discuss all these issues because we are doing nothing wrong,” Dr. Singh added.
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July - 28 
Security Forces in the State are on a high alert in the Maoist-infested Districts in the wake of the outfit observing a ‘martyrs’ week’ starting from July 28 (today). Posters and banners of the Maoists calling locals to take part in the ‘martyrs’ wee
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Security Forces in the State are on a high alert in the Maoist-infested Districts in the wake of the outfit observing a ‘martyrs’ week’ starting from July 28 (today). Posters and banners of the Maoists calling locals to take part in the ‘martyrs’ week’ have come up in remote areas of Kalimela and MV 79 areas of Malkangiri District. In the Rayagada District, CPI-Maoist posters and banners for the ‘martyrs’ week’ were found in the Gudari and Chadrapur areas.
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July - 28 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the house of a farmer, Amiruddin Ansari, at Hriday Toli village under the Kisko Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 4am (IST) on July 28, reported Times of India.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the house of a farmer, Amiruddin Ansari, at Hriday Toli village under the Kisko Police station in the Lohardaga District at around 4am (IST) on July 28, reported Times of India. Villagers, however, doused the fire which gutted fodder kept in two rooms of the house. "No one saw who set the house on fire. But we have reasons to suspect MCC's hand in the incident," Amiruddin said. He said that about 15 days ago, the Maoist Communist Centre had sent him a letter demanding a sum of INR 2 lakh and five SIM cards. Besides, the extremists also sought a monthly payment of INR 5000. He also received several threat calls from a number 9504097082. The caller even inquired about his son’s Naushad Hussain's arrival. He said that his son, who is in Army, had recently come home on leave. Amiruddin said that the caller had asked him to deposit the levy and the SIM cards in the village school. The caller had also informed him about two fellow villagers who make a monthly payment of INR 5000 to the outfit through the school. Kisko police station in-charge Sunil Kumar Tiwari, however, said Police is scanning the contents of the letter, adding, "It seems that the letter has been issued either by some enemies of Amiruddin or by the local criminals."
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July - 28 
suspected militants of the Bodo Royal Tiger Force (BRTF) shot dead one cease-fire group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ceasefire group) militant and injured another at Katrighacha village under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajha
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suspected militants of the Bodo Royal Tiger Force (BRTF) shot dead one cease-fire group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ceasefire group) militant and injured another at Katrighacha village under Kokrajhar Police Station in the Kokrajhar District at about 7.45am (IST), reports Sentinel. The slain militant was, identified as Tarun Basumatary (27), while the wounded was, identified as Birglang alias Bilu Goyary (24). Meanwhile, the ‘Commanding Officer’ of the 2nd Battalion of the NDFB, B. Bwlwgwra said that Tarun Basumatary was on a medical leave for his treatment from Serfanguri designated camp and Birglang accompanied him on a bike.
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July - 28 
The Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Police camp at Ramkrishna High School in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District late in the night of July 28, reports Statesman. The Police retaliated by firing several ro
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The Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Police camp at Ramkrishna High School in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District late in the night of July 28, reports Statesman. The Police retaliated by firing several rounds and the gun battle continued for about an hour. However, there were no reports of any casualties.
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July - 28 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up two mobile phone towers of different private operators at Padmagiri and Tandapali in the Malkangiri District on July 28 even as security was tightened in the St
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up two mobile phone towers of different private operators at Padmagiri and Tandapali in the Malkangiri District on July 28 even as security was tightened in the State in view of 'martyrs week' being observed by the Maoists from July 28, the Police said. Normal life was affected in Kalimela, Motu, MV-79 and Padia areas of the District where shops and business establishments remained closed and vehicular movement came to a halt as the 'martyrs week' called by Maoists began.
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July - 28 
The Union Government on July 28 expressed concern over the violation of cease-fire agreement by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) groups active in the Tirap a
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The Union Government on July 28 expressed concern over the violation of cease-fire agreement by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) groups active in the Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and stated the matter has been taken up with the neighbouring countries to ensure that they do not give shelter to these groups, according to Nagaland Page. "I concede that despite ceasefire arrangement with insurgent groups, violations do happen and we have taken a grave notice of this," the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said during the question hour in Parliament. The Union Home Secretary held discussions with the State Government in March 2009 to review the situation, the Minister said adding that the Government has strengthened security on India-Myanmar border. On whether the insurgent groups were operating with support of neighbouring countries, he said "successive governments have taken up this matter with the neighbouring countries and continue to take up with limited success." There is a new Government in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh and "our assessment is that the new government is more responsive than the previous one," he said.
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July - 28 
Two persons were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade on the premises of a private hospital at Lamphel Komberei in Imphal West District on July 28.
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Two persons were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade on the premises of a private hospital at Lamphel Komberei in Imphal West District on July 28.
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July - 28 
Two unidentified militants shot dead a non-local hawker when he was selling sweets to a 10-year-old boy, Tongbram Tomba Singh, who also sustained injuries in the gun attack at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba along National Highway 53 in Imphal West District
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Two unidentified militants shot dead a non-local hawker when he was selling sweets to a 10-year-old boy, Tongbram Tomba Singh, who also sustained injuries in the gun attack at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba along National Highway 53 in Imphal West District on July 28, according to Telegraph.
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July - 28 
ULFA alleged that the killing of senior journalist Parag Das was a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’ by the Government which was evident in the acquittal of the prime accused on July 28, reports Assam Tribune. The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said in a s
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ULFA alleged that the killing of senior journalist Parag Das was a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’ by the Government which was evident in the acquittal of the prime accused on July 28, reports Assam Tribune. The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said in a statement that the acquittal of Mridul Phukan, the prime suspect, “was a preplanned conspiracy” to kill the noted journalist 13 years ago.
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July - 28 
Unidentified militants shot at and wounded another non-local trader, identified as Laldev Batta from the State of Bihar, who settled at Sowombung Kabui Khunjao under Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East District.
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Unidentified militants shot at and wounded another non-local trader, identified as Laldev Batta from the State of Bihar, who settled at Sowombung Kabui Khunjao under Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East District.
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July - 28 
Union Government ruled out any possibilities of a separate Bodo state, reports Telegraph. The Union Government made its stand clear that it hardly had anything more to concede after granting the status of autonomous council under the Sixth Schedule o
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Union Government ruled out any possibilities of a separate Bodo state, reports Telegraph. The Union Government made its stand clear that it hardly had anything more to concede after granting the status of autonomous council under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to the Bodos. The Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai said there was no question of carving out another State from Assam. “Statehood is ruled out,” he said. Pillai said barring some financial powers to the council “here and there” there was not much left to concede. Pillai added that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) did not oblige when it was asked to join in while the Government was in talks with the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). “The request was conveyed to Ranjan Daimary. We had told them they would lose an opportunity if they did not join in, but they did not listen,” he said, further adding if the NDFB thought it would get something more it was wrong. Meanwhile, the NDFB spokesman S. Sanjarang told Telegraph that his organisation was not asking for anything outside the ambit of the Indian Constitution. “We want a separate state with maximum autonomy and special powers which is well within the framework of the Constitution,” he said.
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July - 29 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Bastav Bora alias Rupjyoti Gogoi, was arrested by the SFs from a restaurant near the Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh District, reports Telegraph. A hand grenade, three kilograms of T
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Bastav Bora alias Rupjyoti Gogoi, was arrested by the SFs from a restaurant near the Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh District, reports Telegraph. A hand grenade, three kilograms of TNT (Trinitrotoluene) and other explosives materials were recovered from his possession.
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July - 29 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced that the Government would take care of the treatment of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah if he surrenders, reports Assam Tribune. Talking to media persons in Guwahati, Gogoi said the Government does n
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced that the Government would take care of the treatment of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah if he surrenders, reports Assam Tribune. Talking to media persons in Guwahati, Gogoi said the Government does not have conformed news of the sickness of the ULFA leader. “We have seen media reports in this regard, but we are not in a position to confirm or deny the reports.” Gogoi also said the Black Widow (BW) outfit has expressed its desire to come forward for talks but the Government would take a final decision in this regard in consultation with the Union Government. The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai is scheduled to arrive in Assam on July 30 and the issue will be discussed, he added.
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July - 29 
Chief Minister Rio said 12 years of cease-fire between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has failed to make headway and that more factions have emerged, resulting in more illegal taxations, extortions and other anti-
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Chief Minister Rio said 12 years of cease-fire between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has failed to make headway and that more factions have emerged, resulting in more illegal taxations, extortions and other anti-social activities, the impact of which has directly fallen upon the common people. If they are working for Nagas they have to listen to Naga people, he stated.
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July - 29 
IANS reports that heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired several rounds on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Bastar region in the night of July 29, Police sources said. The Maoists fired several rounds
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IANS reports that heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired several rounds on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Bastar region in the night of July 29, Police sources said. The Maoists fired several rounds twice at the checkpost at Keshkutul village under Bhairamgarh locality in the Bijapur District at around 9pm. The CRPF personnel returned fire. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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July - 29 
Indo Asian News Service reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 29 (today) shot dead a panchayat (village-level local self Government institution) head in the Muzaffarpur District as he refused to pay levy t
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Indo Asian News Service reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 29 (today) shot dead a panchayat (village-level local self Government institution) head in the Muzaffarpur District as he refused to pay levy to the extremists, Police said. The victim, identified as Premchand, head of Paigampur panchayat, was killed outside his residence by a group of armed Maoist cadres at Dera Chowk in Minapur block, an unnamed Police officer said. The village head had been demanding security from the State Government fearing a threat to his life. He also had sought help from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by appealing in the local dailies a few months ago. Earlier, Premchand's brother was killed by the Maoists who have been demanding levy from the rich people of Minapur.
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July - 29 
Suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) killed two Policemen, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Muralidhar Bastia and home guard Hadibandhu Mahanta, near Brahmanipal Police outpost in the Keonjhar District
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Suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) killed two Policemen, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Muralidhar Bastia and home guard Hadibandhu Mahanta, near Brahmanipal Police outpost in the Keonjhar District on July 29, Police said, according to IANS. The bullet ridden dead bodies of the slain Policemen were found in the evening near a place around five kilometres away from the Police outpost. “We suspect the hand of Maoists in the crime,” an unnamed senior District Police official said.
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July - 29 
The Nagaland Government is reported to have stated that its apparatus is running under the diktat of AK rifles, and consequently called for a concerted effort to do away with the menace, according to Nagaland Page. "How long can we allow our officers
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The Nagaland Government is reported to have stated that its apparatus is running under the diktat of AK rifles, and consequently called for a concerted effort to do away with the menace, according to Nagaland Page. "How long can we allow our officers to run the state under threat," Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen said in a meeting on law and order held at Kohima on July 29, which was also attended by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland Speaker Kiyanilie Pesieyie, Urban Development Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Legislator Nicky Kire, Chief Secretary Lalthara, Director General of Police K. Kire and others. He said officers are running the Government under the threat of AK rifles and that even colony leaders and goanburahs (village heads) are forced to work for the armed militants. "We will not allow them to threaten people anymore," the Home Minister stated.
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July - 29 
The Security Forces (SFs) personnel recovered three powerful bombs and one Nurul Amin was arrested in this connection from Lakhipur area of Goalpara District on July 29, according to Assam Tribune.
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The Security Forces (SFs) personnel recovered three powerful bombs and one Nurul Amin was arrested in this connection from Lakhipur area of Goalpara District on July 29, according to Assam Tribune.
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July - 29 
To a delayed report, the Child Development Project Officer of Tousem Sub-Division in the Tamenglong District, Thangjam Muhindro, was abducted from Hararou community hall by unidentified militants who came in a vehicle on July 29.
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To a delayed report, the Child Development Project Officer of Tousem Sub-Division in the Tamenglong District, Thangjam Muhindro, was abducted from Hararou community hall by unidentified militants who came in a vehicle on July 29.
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July - 29 
Two Army soldiers and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant were killed in an overnight encounter in the Shopian District on July 29, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in Srinagar that an encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) an
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Two Army soldiers and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant were killed in an overnight encounter in the Shopian District on July 29, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said in Srinagar that an encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Check Matribugh in the jurisdiction of Shopian Police Station in the two-storied house of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat. One militant was killed in the encounter while another managed to escape from the spot. The slain militant has been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Ganai, a resident of Haf-Shermaal in Shopian. Two wounded Army troopers, Islam-u-Din and Ratibar, succumbed to injuries at the hospital. One AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines and 59 rounds were recovered from encounter site.
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July - 29 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 29 that Jharkhand alone accounts for over one third of the Naxalite (left-wing extremist) violence witnessed by the country in 2009. In
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on July 29 that Jharkhand alone accounts for over one third of the Naxalite (left-wing extremist) violence witnessed by the country in 2009. In a written reply to the Upper House, Maken said as many as 395 incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks were reported from Jharkhand till July 23, 2009, while in 2008, the number was 484. The country has witnessed a total of 1,217 incidents of Maoist violence so far in 2009, claiming 508 lives, including that of 233 Security Force personnel. A total of 107 insurgents were killed in the same period. Maken also said the state had, from time to time, appealed to the Maoists to abjure violence and hold talks with the administration on any issue that are of concern to them. “However, the Centre does not have any information whether the State is now engaged in any talks with the rebels,” he added. The Union Minister also said no proposal of holding direct talks with the Maoists is under consideration of the Central Government.
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July - 30 
137 Policemen have been killed while 197 rifles and 6,342 rounds of ammunition were looted by the Maoists at different places in Bihar since January 1, 2003, the Energy Minister Vijendra Yadav said on July 30, according to PTI. Replying on behalf of
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137 Policemen have been killed while 197 rifles and 6,342 rounds of ammunition were looted by the Maoists at different places in Bihar since January 1, 2003, the Energy Minister Vijendra Yadav said on July 30, according to PTI. Replying on behalf of the State Government in the Legislative Assembly, Yadav said that according to figures compiled by the Bihar Police, 137 Policemen lost their lives in violence perpetrated by the Maoists between January 1, 2003 and May 31, 2009. Asserting that the State Government was firm in its resolve to contain the Maoist activities, he said vacancies in 210 posts for sub-inspectors, inspectors and deputy superintendents to be deployed in the Maoist-affected areas would be filled soon. Further, the Special Auxilliary Police (SAP) personnel were also engaged in tackling the Maoists. Steps have also been taken for recruitment of over 6,500 SAP personnel on contract to engage them in Police operations against the insurgents, he added.
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July - 30 
A District-level leader of the Rabiram Narzary faction of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) was shot at by unidentified militants at Gobardhana in Barpeta District on July 30, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said Bipul Mushahary (32)
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A District-level leader of the Rabiram Narzary faction of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) was shot at by unidentified militants at Gobardhana in Barpeta District on July 30, according to Assam Tribune. Sources said Bipul Mushahary (32) of Khagrabari was shot at from close range by two militants while he was sitting in his pharmacy at Gobardhana Bazaar around 1.30 pm (IST).
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July - 30 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Phayeng Ching Khunou near Pathar bazaar area. Three live ammunitions of AK series Rifle were re
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Phayeng Ching Khunou near Pathar bazaar area. Three live ammunitions of AK series Rifle were recovered from his possession.
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July - 30 
A self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the little known Jharkhand People’ Liberation Elam (JPLE), a breakaway faction of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) which was earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was arrested from a vil
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A self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the little known Jharkhand People’ Liberation Elam (JPLE), a breakaway faction of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) which was earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was arrested from a village in the Burmu Police station area in the morning of July 30, reports Telegraph. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Anand T. Mathew, said Police intercepted the Sanjay Yadav at Belwari around 7am (IST) while he was returning with a levy of INR 5000 from a contractor, Batu Mahto. A locally-made pistol and cartridges were also recovered from Sanjay’s possession. Mathew said Sanjay Yadav, active in Burmu, Chanho, Mandar, Peeparwar and adjoining areas, was collecting levy from the colliery contractors. He had also been arrested in connection with a murder case in 2007, but released on bail from the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi a year ago. “We had been looking for Yadav. He had fire on contractor Batu Mahto on July 26 and on the police at Taranga village in Chanho the next night,” the SP said. The JPLE was formed seven months ago with 10-12 former PLFI members, the report added.
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July - 30 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Army during an encounter at Leishangthem-Thoudam area on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, a 9-mm pistol, one maga
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Army during an encounter at Leishangthem-Thoudam area on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, a 9-mm pistol, one magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 30 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Security Force personnel during an encounter at Yairipok Tera Chingjing hill area of Thoubal District on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with a magazine having three live rounds was recover
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Security Force personnel during an encounter at Yairipok Tera Chingjing hill area of Thoubal District on July 30, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with a magazine having three live rounds was recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 30 
According to PTI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Sagar Masanta, a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and abducted five other party members in West Midnapore District on
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According to PTI, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Sagar Masanta, a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and abducted five other party members in West Midnapore District on July 30. The Police said Sagar Masanta, a resident of Patharpara village at Goaltore in the Lalgarh Police Station area, was found dead and his body was recovered from the field near the village. Five other CPI-M members - Arun Mahato, Amal Mahato and Brahmanya Singha Roy from Salboni village in the Lalgarh Police station area and Sailen Deb Sinha and Anadi Deb Sinha from Kalaimuri village - were abducted from their homes.
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July - 30 
According to The Hindu, Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on July 30 said that at least 24 coastal Police stations were needed to ensure the coastal security of the State. The Home Minister said that the nine coastal Police stations sanction
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According to The Hindu, Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on July 30 said that at least 24 coastal Police stations were needed to ensure the coastal security of the State. The Home Minister said that the nine coastal Police stations sanctioned by the Union Government for Kerala will not be sufficient to protect fully the 600 kilometers of coastline of the State. While the Neendakara coastal Police station had become full-fledged, the other eight stations would start functioning this year itself. He said the construction work of the building for four of these stations was nearing completion. Personnel to man them would be sent for requisite training by the Indian Coast Guard. He also demanded the Union Government to give strategic importance to the country’s coastline on par with the land borders. A portion of the financial allocation made for protecting the land borders should be spent for coastal protection too. The State Government had already written to the Union Government in this connection.
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July - 30 
Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Langthabal Khoupum Heibok Chingkhong area under Singjamei Police Station on July 30.
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Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Langthabal Khoupum Heibok Chingkhong area under Singjamei Police Station on July 30.
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July - 30 
He said that for the nine sanctioned coastal Police stations, the union Government had allocated 24 high-speed interceptor boats. On its part, the State intended equipping the 73 Police stations in the coastal areas of the State with sea security gad
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He said that for the nine sanctioned coastal Police stations, the union Government had allocated 24 high-speed interceptor boats. On its part, the State intended equipping the 73 Police stations in the coastal areas of the State with sea security gadgets. Boats would be provided to these Police stations. The State Government was in the process of constituting Theeradesa Jagratha Samithis for complementing coastal security. As part of this, all fishing vessels had been provided with registration numbers for identification purposes. It would be ensured that no unidentified vessel operated in the territorial waters of the State.
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July - 30 
Jitul Rajkhowa, president of the Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chhatra Parishad of Golaghat District sammittee (committee), was arrested for demanding INR 400000 in the name of the ULFA, reports Assam Tribune. He had reportedly threatened one Mohammad Nuru
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Jitul Rajkhowa, president of the Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chhatra Parishad of Golaghat District sammittee (committee), was arrested for demanding INR 400000 in the name of the ULFA, reports Assam Tribune. He had reportedly threatened one Mohammad Nurul Sultan, an official of the District Rural Development Authority Department.
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July - 30 
Maoists abducted two Policemen, Sabbir Molla and Kanchan Bauri, Assistant Sub-inspectors of the State Armed Police and members of the joint forces engaged in anti-Maoists operations in Lalgarh, while they were returning to their camp in Dharampur. Th
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Maoists abducted two Policemen, Sabbir Molla and Kanchan Bauri, Assistant Sub-inspectors of the State Armed Police and members of the joint forces engaged in anti-Maoists operations in Lalgarh, while they were returning to their camp in Dharampur. This is the second incident of abduction of Policemen by the Maoists in a week in Lalgarh.
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July - 30 
Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Dilip Gogoi, from Mohura Ali area in the Golaghat District on July 30, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Gogoi, along with one Jayanta Baruah, was distributing extortion noti
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Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Dilip Gogoi, from Mohura Ali area in the Golaghat District on July 30, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Gogoi, along with one Jayanta Baruah, was distributing extortion notices to businessmen in Golaghat town in the name of the ULFA. The whereabouts of Jayant is not known, the report added.
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July - 30 
Sentinel reports that a 35-member team of an unnamed Islamist militant outfit has entered the riverine island of Majuli in July to carry out subversive activities and is currently engaged as workers in different Government projects. Sources said the
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Sentinel reports that a 35-member team of an unnamed Islamist militant outfit has entered the riverine island of Majuli in July to carry out subversive activities and is currently engaged as workers in different Government projects. Sources said the militants were trying to mobilize their network in the island and were donning the guise of daily wage earners. However, another source added that the group might consist of illegal Bangladeshi migrants who cannot speak Asomiya, which has resulted in confusion regarding their identity among the local people.
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July - 30 
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on July 30 granted conditional bail to a top leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti lodged in the Cherlapalli jail in capital Hyderabad, reports PTI. Kura Devender alias Amar (47), the Janas
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court on July 30 granted conditional bail to a top leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti lodged in the Cherlapalli jail in capital Hyderabad, reports PTI. Kura Devender alias Amar (47), the Janashakti group State secretary, was arrested by Police from Pune in the State of Maharashtra in April 2008 and was incarcerated in Cherlapalli jail on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
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July - 30 
The Navy and the Coast Guard have stepped up patrolling off the Konkan coast to verify the intelligence inputs provided by the Goa Police that a suspicious ship is sailing towards the State.
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The Navy and the Coast Guard have stepped up patrolling off the Konkan coast to verify the intelligence inputs provided by the Goa Police that a suspicious ship is sailing towards the State.
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July - 31 
A cadre of the Bangladesh-based Jamaat-e-Islami group was arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) personnel in Murshidabad District along the India-Bangladesh border on July 31, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Ikramul Haque, a resident o
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A cadre of the Bangladesh-based Jamaat-e-Islami group was arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) personnel in Murshidabad District along the India-Bangladesh border on July 31, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Ikramul Haque, a resident of Sonaganga village in Bangladesh’s Naogaon District. A German revolver was recovered from his possession. Ikramul confessed during interrogation that he was associated with the group for quite sometime now. "He has admitted to have infiltrated into India twice before this and had procured arms from local arm dealers in the State," BSF Additional Deputy Inspector General (South Bengal Frontier), Vikash Chandra, said.
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July - 31 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another encounter at Thiyam village on the same night. A 9-mm pistol, a magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm were recovered from the possess
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another encounter at Thiyam village on the same night. A 9-mm pistol, a magazine and four live rounds of 9-mm were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 31 
About 5000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are to be deployed along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested States in a move to flush out the insurgents, according to Zee News. S
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About 5000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are to be deployed along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested States in a move to flush out the insurgents, according to Zee News. Sources said that five BSF battalions will be deployed in the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal and Maharashtra. "Around 5,000 men, drawn from various frontiers of the BSF will de deployed for anti-Naxal operations in five states by September last," official sources said. When asked for a confirmation, the BSF Director General, M. L. Kumawat, said, "BSF has earlier played a leading role in anti-Naxal operations. We may go to Naxal hit areas whenever ordered."
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July - 31 
An over-ground worker of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Kamal Karki, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in Imphal West District on July 31, reports Imphal Free Press.
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An over-ground worker of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Kamal Karki, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in Imphal West District on July 31, reports Imphal Free Press.
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July - 31 
Five persons were arrested with 2.5 kilograms of a substance suspected to be uranium from Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District, reports Telegraph.
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Five persons were arrested with 2.5 kilograms of a substance suspected to be uranium from Hatsinghimari in Dhubri District, reports Telegraph.
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July - 31 
In the State, contractors engaged in setting up a 33 KV Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) sub-station at Sriram Sapori village in Majuli of Jorhat District, fled after receiving extortion notes from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), repo
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In the State, contractors engaged in setting up a 33 KV Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) sub-station at Sriram Sapori village in Majuli of Jorhat District, fled after receiving extortion notes from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports Sentinel. A source said that the ASEB had commissioned the setting up of two sub-stations – a 132 KV at Garmur and the other 33 KV one at Sriram Sapori under the Rajiv Gandhi Vidyutkaran Yojana scheme of the Government of India. The two sub-stations would benefit about 7,000 families living in 200 villages in both the places. However, work at the 33 KV sub-station is incomplete following a threat to contractors by the ULFA. The source said that the contractors fled for fear of their lives after receiving extortion notes signed by M. Deka Phukan and Bijoy Das belonging to the ‘28th Battalion’ of the ULFA.
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July - 31 
In the wake of a spate of Maoist attacks in the recent months, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said on July 31 that new Police stations and check posts will be created at several places and personnel will be given modern arms and equipmen
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In the wake of a spate of Maoist attacks in the recent months, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said on July 31 that new Police stations and check posts will be created at several places and personnel will be given modern arms and equipment. Special attention will be given on the modernisation of the Police with the help of information and technology, the Chief Minister said. Apart from raising the confidence level among the Security Force (SF) personnel, they will be provided with additional night vision binoculars, bulletproof jackets and other equipment, Raman Singh told reporters after a meeting with the State’s Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar and senior officials at the Police headquarters in Raipur. Announcing more recruitment of Police officers in the ranks of Sub Divisional Police Officer and Station House Officer, the Chief Minister said officials have been instructed to work with better coordination with those SF personnel deployed in the insurgency-affected areas.
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July - 31 
PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Bhulageria near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on July 31 where an anti-Maoist operation is in progress. Some people were
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PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Bhulageria near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on July 31 where an anti-Maoist operation is in progress. Some people were injured in the firing at Bhulageria, Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen told reporters in capital Kolkata, adding though there were reports about two Maoists getting killed in the Police firing, they were yet to be confirmed. Police said the Maoists fired at the SF personnel prompting the troops to retaliate. One of the injured was identified as Laxmikant Soren, unconfirmed reports said.
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July - 31 
The Additional Sessions Judge of Akola District granted bail to the five alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres on July 31, reports Times of India. The judge directed the accused be released on a personal bond of INR 7500 and surety
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The Additional Sessions Judge of Akola District granted bail to the five alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres on July 31, reports Times of India. The judge directed the accused be released on a personal bond of INR 7500 and surety of the like amount. The five accused SIMI cadres who were in jail under magisterial custody till August 7 were identified as Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Rahman, Abdul Ahmad A. Samad, Mohammed Harun Gyasuddin, Mohammed Siddiq Abdul Wahab, Shaikh Mahmood alias Munnabhai S.K. Lal of Pusad. The accused had been booked under Section 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967. Advocates Munna Khan and Dildar Khan reportedly argued that there was no evidence against the accused SIMI cadres nor anything had been seized for them. They also said that there was no nexus of the detainees with any alleged crime.
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July - 31 
The Assam Rifles personnel arrested one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Gulbahar Mozumdar (28), from a Tezpur-bound passenger bus near Gatanga under Bebejia Police outpost in Sonitpur District on July 31.
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The Assam Rifles personnel arrested one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Gulbahar Mozumdar (28), from a Tezpur-bound passenger bus near Gatanga under Bebejia Police outpost in Sonitpur District on July 31.
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July - 31 
The Government Railway Police personnel recovered two hand-made guns along with four rounds of live ammunition from Moriani-Alipurduar passenger train at Lumding in Naogaon District. However, no arrests have been made.
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The Government Railway Police personnel recovered two hand-made guns along with four rounds of live ammunition from Moriani-Alipurduar passenger train at Lumding in Naogaon District. However, no arrests have been made.
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July - 31 
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court on July 31 revoked the application of MCOCA in the Malegaon blast case of September 29, 2008, reports The Hindu. However, the investigating agency of the case, the Maharashtra Anti terrori
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The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court on July 31 revoked the application of MCOCA in the Malegaon blast case of September 29, 2008, reports The Hindu. However, the investigating agency of the case, the Maharashtra Anti terrorist Squad (ATS), has obtained a stay on the order. The ATS chief K.P.S. Raghuvanshi said, “We have obtained a stay of four weeks. We are going to challenge the order in the High Court.” The operative part of the order states that the case will be transferred to the sessions court (in Nashik), Raghuvanshi added.
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July - 31 
Two persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed in attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 31. The Maoists killed SPO Padam Sarju and a villager, Varge Munna, using sharp
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Two persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), were killed in attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District, Police said on July 31. The Maoists killed SPO Padam Sarju and a villager, Varge Munna, using sharp weapons in separate incidents on July 30, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Pavan Dev told PTI. Sarju, who was visiting Muchler village under Farsegadh station area, was attacked by a group of 10 armed Maoists after they learnt about his whereabouts. In another incident, the insurgents hacked Munna to death when he went to his village Koter for some personal work, the DIG added. Munna was reportedly living in the Cherpal rescue camp.
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*Data till , March 28, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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