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July - 1 
A former Naxalite [Left Wing extremism (LWE)], who failed to appear in a murder case trial in a special court was arrested by the Police in Dharmapuri District on July 1, reports The Hindu. The trial in the murder case commenced in the Poonthamalli S
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A former Naxalite [Left Wing extremism (LWE)], who failed to appear in a murder case trial in a special court was arrested by the Police in Dharmapuri District on July 1, reports The Hindu. The trial in the murder case commenced in the Poonthamalli Special Court in Chennai recently and Kamalanathan (53), of Mallikuttai village, who had served in the Naxal movement for some time, did not appear in the court. Following this, the court issued arrest warrant. A Police team from Denkanikottai Police Station arrested Kamalanathan on July 1, Police said. Police sources said that Venkatesan, then president of the Thali panchayat (village level local-self government institution) in Denkanikottai Police Station limits, was murdered by a group of person way back in 2002.
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July - 1 
A woman, identified as Tahira (44) was killed after she was caught in an exchange of fire during an operation amid an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Dailgam village in Anantnag District on July 1 (today), reports Daily Excel
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A woman, identified as Tahira (44) was killed after she was caught in an exchange of fire during an operation amid an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Dailgam village in Anantnag District on July 1 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. According to latest reports, the encounter is currently underway to flush out the holed up militants. The militants were using civilians a human shields and the rescue operations are underway. Search operations were initiated in Dailgam village in the District after SFs received information that two militants were hiding in the area including a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’. The village was later cordoned off. There is no information yet on the status of the militants.
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Intelligence agencies have found out that at least five persons from Kerala's Malabar region have been killed while fighting for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria in the past four months, reports The Times of India on July 2. With this the number o
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Intelligence agencies have found out that at least five persons from Kerala's Malabar region have been killed while fighting for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria in the past four months, reports The Times of India on July 2. With this the number of Malayalis killed in the IS stronghold has risen to 10. According to report, information on the death of Sibi from Kanjikkode in Palakkad District reached his relatives two days ago. Further details of Sibi, who was working in Bahrain, is not immediately available. It is suspected that he had links with Yahya alias Esa, who left to join the IS in July 2016. Another person killed in Aleppo in Syria is Muhadis, hailing from Vandoor in Malappuram District. It is suspected that he was killed in the military operations in Aleppo in last February. Sources said that his brother Manaf, who was working in Bahrain, came to Malappuram one month ago to tell the family about the death of Muhadis. Another person hailing from Chalad in Kannur District is also suspected to be killed in Syria. Two more people, one from Vadakara in Kozhikode District and another from Kondotty in Malappuram District, are also believed to have been killed in Syria. All these people are branded as 'Bahrain group' in the Police circles. Sources said that the group which joined the IS in Syria, unlike the 21-member group in Afghanistan, were the frontline soldiers of the terror organization. "The Syrian group was engaged in actual fighting while the group in Afghanistan was helping the jihadis in various capacities. The members of the Afghan group got killed in the surprise attack by the US forces," they said. Earlier it was reported that, Hafisudeen, Murshid and Yahya from Padanna in Kasaragod district and Shajeer Mangalassery Abdulla have been killed in Nangarhar in Afghanistan in the last two months. Abu Thahir from Palakkad, who joined the Jabahat al-Nusra, an ally of the IS, was killed in Syria last month.
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July - 1 
LashkareToiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Bashir Ahmad Wani alias Bashir Lashkar and his associate, identified as Azad Ahmad Malik alias Dada along with two civilians, identified as Tahira Begum and Shadab were killed in a fierce encounter in Dailg
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LashkareToiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Bashir Ahmad Wani alias Bashir Lashkar and his associate, identified as Azad Ahmad Malik alias Dada along with two civilians, identified as Tahira Begum and Shadab were killed in a fierce encounter in Dailgam village in Anantnag District on July 1, reports Daily Excelsior . A Police spokesman said gunfight between the militants and the Security Forces (SFs) raged after siege was laid in the area following specific inputs. Police said 17 civilians, who were inside the house, where militants were trapped, were rescued. After the house was cleared of civilians, Police and Army blasted the house and it resulted in the killing of two militants. “While the cordon was being laid, some militants outside a house fired upon the security personnel which was retaliated. In the cross firing one woman sustained injuries and later succumbed,” the Police spokesman said. Another youth was also injured in clashes who later died. As the news about the operation spread in the area, a large number of people took to streets and tried to approach towards the encounter site and pelted stones at the SFs. SFs fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters. Director General of Police (DGP) Dr SP Vaid said that people assemble at the encounter sites at instigation of enemies of peace. “If you see the social media, there is instigation to youth to reach to the site of encounter to save Bashir Lashkar, these people assemble on the instigation of enemies of peace of this unfortunate Valley”, he said.Soon after the news about the killing of two militants including Bashir spread, clashes broke out at Kokernag, Pulwama and areas adjoining to Dialgam between protesters and SFs. Around a dozen civilians were injured in the clashes amid shutdown in the area. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed grief over the death of two civilians at Anantnag during an antimilitancy operation on July 1, adds Daily Excelsior. Terming the deaths as tragic and unfortunate, the Chief Minister appealed the people to keep away from the points of conflagration so that precious human lives are not lost.
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Meanwhile, Police recovered one 9 mm pistol with two magazines from two ‘gang members’ at Ningombam Sabaltongba Lamkhai in Thoubal District on July 1, reportsE-pao.
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Meanwhile, Police recovered one 9 mm pistol with two magazines from two ‘gang members’ at Ningombam Sabaltongba Lamkhai in Thoubal District on July 1, reportsE-pao.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered seven live grenades from Panki-Balumath road in Karimati Ghati in Palamau District on July 1, reports One India. Acting on a tip-off, the District Police launched a search operation and recovered the explosives. The gr
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered seven live grenades from Panki-Balumath road in Karimati Ghati in Palamau District on July 1, reports One India. Acting on a tip-off, the District Police launched a search operation and recovered the explosives. The grenades might have been kept hidden by the ultras as the area is affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants, Palamau Superintendent of Police (SP) Indrajeet Mahatha said. A massive search operation is underway following the seizure in the area, Mahatha said.
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The Assam Rifles (AR) personnel recovered five AK-56 rifles meant to be sold to the Manipur-based militant groups, during an operation near the Tyao River between Farkawn and Vaphai village of Champhai District along the India-Myanmar border in Mizor
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The Assam Rifles (AR) personnel recovered five AK-56 rifles meant to be sold to the Manipur-based militant groups, during an operation near the Tyao River between Farkawn and Vaphai village of Champhai District along the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram on July 1, reports The Assam Tribune.
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has recovered two kilograms explosives, 58 live bullets, two country made guns and 44 empty containers from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Mukundpur and Piri localities of Latehar Dis
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has recovered two kilograms explosives, 58 live bullets, two country made guns and 44 empty containers from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Mukundpur and Piri localities of Latehar District on July 1, reports The Telegraph.
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along with Jharkhand Police conducted a joint operation and arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ravinder Kumar along with arms and ammunition from Hazaribagh in Hazaribagh Distric
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along with Jharkhand Police conducted a joint operation and arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ravinder Kumar along with arms and ammunition from Hazaribagh in Hazaribagh District on July 1, reports Business Standard. The raiding team also recovered one country-made pistol, ammunition, two sets of combat dress, INR 95,000 in cash and five mobile phones from the possession of the Maoist, the SSB official said.
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There has been a sharp drop in the number of stone-throwing incidents in the Kashmir Valley this year (2017), Director-General (DG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar said on July 1, reports The Hindu. “Last year [2016],
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There has been a sharp drop in the number of stone-throwing incidents in the Kashmir Valley this year (2017), Director-General (DG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar said on July 1, reports The Hindu. “Last year [2016], around 1,600 incidents were reported when CRPF personnel were attacked with stones. This year [2017], the number has fallen to fewer than half, around 700 incidents maybe. There are days when there is no such incident,” Bhatnagar said. The 1,600 incidents were reported in five months after Wani’s killing, while the 700 incidents were recorded from January to June in 2017. Around 30,000 personnel of the CRPF are deployed in the Valley to assist the local police in maintaining law and order and conducting anti-militancy operations. Attacks on Security Forces (SFs) by stone-throwing youth escalated in the Valley after July 8, 2016 when Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter. Bhatnagar said that though there was resistance from people during anti-militancy operations in the form of heavy stone-throwing at security forces, this had not disrupted any operation. “No anti-militancy operation was aborted due to stone pelting. While we have showed lot of restraint, we did not let them run riot. We have revised our standard operating procedures and are increasingly using non-lethal options like tear gas shells and plastic bullets,” he said. “The number of militants being killed has gone up sharply and this has led to desperate attacks on security forces. We would bullet-proof all the vehicles that are used for patrolling duties,” he said. “Recently, six of our jawans were saved as their armoured vehicle protected them when they came under heavy fire from terrorists. A sub-inspector sitting at the front was killed we are getting the vehicles 100% bullet-proofed now,” the DG said. The CRPF is also providing pre-induction training to jawans at their training centre in Lethpura in Pulwama on how to handle the crowd through non-lethal means, Bhatnagar said.
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July - 2 
Cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) killed one Navrangi Yadav (70) and injured five others in Badaibatha village in Latehar District on July 2, over a land dispute, reports The Telegraph. The deceased was the father of local ward member
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Cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) killed one Navrangi Yadav (70) and injured five others in Badaibatha village in Latehar District on July 2, over a land dispute, reports The Telegraph. The deceased was the father of local ward member Mithilesh Yadav. JJMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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July - 2 
Entire Nagaland has been declared as “disturbed area” for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere without any prior notice, reports Hindustan Times
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Entire Nagaland has been declared as “disturbed area” for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere without any prior notice, reports Hindustan Times. In a gazette notification, the Union Home Ministry said it is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of Nagaland is in such a “disturbed and dangerous condition” that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary. “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the central government hereby declares that whole of the said state to be a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six months with effect from 30th June, 2017 for the purpose of that Act,” joint secretary in the Union Home Ministry Satyendra Garg said.
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July - 2 
Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) had announced an indefinite ‘Rail and Road blockade’ programme scheduled to commence from July 10 to press for their demand for a separate ‘Twipraland’ state to be carved
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Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) had announced an indefinite ‘Rail and Road blockade’ programme scheduled to commence from July 10 to press for their demand for a separate ‘Twipraland’ state to be carved out of the Tripura Tribal Autonomous District Council (TTADC) areas which encompass 68.10% of the state’s total geographical territory, reports Tripurainfo on July 3. Special security measures will be made along the railway line from Agartala to Churaibari and along the National Highway-44 from Agartala to the bordering point with the Karimganj District of Assam.
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July - 2 
Meanwhile, incidents of stone throwing was reported during the indefinite blockade of Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) offices mainly located in the Upper Assam region imposed by the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, reports The
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Meanwhile, incidents of stone throwing was reported during the indefinite blockade of Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) offices mainly located in the Upper Assam region imposed by the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, reports The Telegraph. Sivasagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Subodh Sonowal said, “There are no reports of stone pelting or damage to any buses plying under the ONGC today. One bus was damaged last evening after activists threw stones at it when it was returning after dropping off employees. We are providing escorts to ONGC vehicles and keeping an eye on the overall situation.” The Chief Manager (corporate communications), ONGC’s (Assam asset), Kashyap Joshipura, said, “All the critical operations are running smoothly. However, some of the operations, including workover operations, have been hampered. There have been some stone-pelting incidents yesterday and today. Several employees faced problems in reaching their workplace,” said Joshipura. Six communities of Assam, which are spearheading the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status have called a series of protests, including a 24-hour Assam strike starting at 5am on July 3, railway blockade on July 11 and an indefinite economic blockade thereafter.
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July - 2 
Meanwhile, State’s Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on July 2, while addressing the India-Bangladesh Friendship Dialogue, said that combating the threat of terrorism should be a common goal for both the countries reports The Telegraph. &q
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Meanwhile, State’s Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on July 2, while addressing the India-Bangladesh Friendship Dialogue, said that combating the threat of terrorism should be a common goal for both the countries reports The Telegraph. "We have common enemies, problems and threats that have to be fought together. Poverty, terrorism and fundamentalism are our common threats and we have to combat them together. We have to ensure that our territories are not used by the forces inimical to both," CM Sarbananda Sonowal said.
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July - 2 
Separately, in a joint statement on July 2, the People Liberation Army (PLA)/ Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) claimed the responsibility of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack that killed a
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Separately, in a joint statement on July 2, the People Liberation Army (PLA)/ Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) claimed the responsibility of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack that killed a jawan (trooper) of the Assam Rifles (AR) and injured to two others on June 30 near Lambui village of Ukhrul District, reports E-pao.
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July - 3 
A wanted woman Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadre, who jumped bail and was on the run for the past five years, was arrested at gunpoint by the sleuths of Andhra Pradesh State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) near Sennimalai in Erode District o
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A wanted woman Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadre, who jumped bail and was on the run for the past five years, was arrested at gunpoint by the sleuths of Andhra Pradesh State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) near Sennimalai in Erode District on July 3, reports New Indian Express. Sources said V Kakarala Padma (45), a native of Andhra Pradesh was arrested when she was on her way to Erode to meet her accomplices. She was first arrested in 2002 under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, for giving arms training to Maoist recruits at Uthangarai. Padma was in jail till 2005. After her release, she fought for the rights of women and spearheaded several protests. She has over 10 cases and National Security Act and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act slapped against her. Later, she was arrested and was lodged as an under trial prisoner in Madurai Central Prison. In 2012, she came out on conditional bail and had been absconding ever since.
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At least three terrorists have killed so far in the ongoing encounter in Bahmnoo area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Three soldiers, including an officer, were also injured. The gun battle began in the morning of July 3 after the Secur
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At least three terrorists have killed so far in the ongoing encounter in Bahmnoo area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Three soldiers, including an officer, were also injured. The gun battle began in the morning of July 3 after the Security Forces launched a search operation following a specific tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area. As reported earlier, two terrorists were killed on July 3 and the body of third terrorist was found in the morning of July 4 (today).
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July - 3 
Imphal West Police arrested the prime suspect in the murder of President of Haokip Students’ Organisation (HSO), identified as Solomon Baite (38), on July 3, reports E-pao. Talking with the media persons, Police informed that the accused has ad
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Imphal West Police arrested the prime suspect in the murder of President of Haokip Students’ Organisation (HSO), identified as Solomon Baite (38), on July 3, reports E-pao. Talking with the media persons, Police informed that the accused has admitted to shooting the victim, Letkholal alias Palal Haokip (37) at Langol Game village on June 23. But they said that the investigation was at an early stage and refused to divulge details.
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July - 3 
India on July 3, said the interview telecast by a Pakistani TV channel of Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin on July 1, is further proof of Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism, reports The Statesman. "The brazen
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India on July 3, said the interview telecast by a Pakistani TV channel of Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin on July 1, is further proof of Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism, reports The Statesman. "The brazen admission by Syed Salahuddin of perpetrating terrorist attacks on India and having the capacity to carry out such attacks at any place and time in India is a further proof of Pakistan's continuing policy of cross-border terrorism," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said. "His (Salahuddin) confession of assistance in such activities from Pakistan also affirms the complicity of Pakistan's state structure in using terrorist proxies as a matter of policy against the neighbours," Baglay said. He added, "The interview only highlights the unabashed manner in which terrorist organisations and leaders enjoy freedom of operations in Pakistan, including access to terror financing and procurement and supply of weapons for terrorism." In an interview to Geo TV, Salahuddin admitted to carrying out terrorist attacks in India and claimed that he could target the country "at any time". "Till now our focus was on Indian occupation forces. All the operations that we have done or are underway, we focus only on the installations of these occupational forces," Salahuddin said. Baglay said that it was "a matter of deep regret that senior Pakistan functionaries continue to justify and defend the activities of such internationally-designated terrorist entities and leaders who are responsible for killing thousands of innocent civilians over the past three decades". "Pakistan must give up its policy of cross-border terrorism, fulfil its obligations under international resolutions and stop all activities of terrorists from the territory under Pakistan's control," he added.
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July - 3 
Israel believes there is no difference between Pakistan-based “Lashkar-e-Taiba”-LeT and the Hamas group operating in Israel and Palestine, senior officials said, adding that the Israeli government has unequivocally supported India on the
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Israel believes there is no difference between Pakistan-based “Lashkar-e-Taiba”-LeT and the Hamas group operating in Israel and Palestine, senior officials said, adding that the Israeli government has unequivocally supported India on the issue of terrorism, The Hindu reports on July 4. “Killing civilians for any spurious ideological reason is terrorism,” said Mark Sofer, Deputy Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Asia-Pacific department. He added, “As opposed to a number of other countries in the world, Israel has never hidden the fact that it supports India hook, line, sinker on the subject of terrorism. The horrors coming out of Pakistan, from the Lashkar-e-Taiba are known, and we support India’s right to defend itself against terrorism just as Israel has the same right.”
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July - 3 
Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik was arrested by Police and sent to the Central Jail in Srinagar on July 3, reports The Times of India. "Malik was arrested today (July 3) when police raided the JKLF's office at Abi
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Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik was arrested by Police and sent to the Central Jail in Srinagar on July 3, reports The Times of India. "Malik was arrested today (July 3) when police raided the JKLF's office at Abi Guzar. He has been shifted to Central Jail, Srinagar, on a judicial remand," a spokesman of the separatist group said. The Police did not give any reason for the arrest but it is believed to be a preventive action since Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has given a call for agitation to observe first anniversary of its slain militant Burhan Wani on July 8.
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July - 3 
Meanwhile, a Can-bomb weighing around 20 kilograms and a 200-metre electric wire were found from a one-foot deep pit at Shantinagar under Adityapur Thana (Police post) area in Seraikela-Kharsawan District on July 3, reports The Telegraph. Informed by
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Meanwhile, a Can-bomb weighing around 20 kilograms and a 200-metre electric wire were found from a one-foot deep pit at Shantinagar under Adityapur Thana (Police post) area in Seraikela-Kharsawan District on July 3, reports The Telegraph. Informed by a local resident, Police swung into action by pressing into service a bomb disposal squad from Ranchi who blasted the bomb. Seraikela-Kharsawan Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandan Kumar Sinha said, "The bomb had been kept hidden, but we can't say whether it had been kept there by any rebel outfit. May be the bomb was kept for future use." He said Police were trying hard to identify the persons involved in bringing the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to a place like Shantinagar. However, a source in Adityapur said it was the handiwork of CPI-Maoist rebels. "The rebels had made their presence felt up to Kandra during 2010, when the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] activities were at their peak. Kandra, which is also under Seraikela-Kharsawan, is 15km from the spot where the bomb was found," a Police officer said. One Navin Das from Shantinagar was picked up by Police for interrogation about the bomb.
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July - 3 
Meanwhile, Police on July 3 said that during the last few months 54 youth have been arrested from different Districts of the Kashmir Zone, reports Daily Excelsior. These youth were attempting to join militancy in Kashmir. “Out of these, 28 yout
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Meanwhile, Police on July 3 said that during the last few months 54 youth have been arrested from different Districts of the Kashmir Zone, reports Daily Excelsior. These youth were attempting to join militancy in Kashmir. “Out of these, 28 youth have been arrested in Baramulla, Kupwara, Sopore, Handwara and Bandipora of the North Kashmir Range”, Police said. 13 youth have been arrested in Central Kashmir Range Srinagar while an equal number of youth have been arrested in Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, Awantipora and Kulgam of South Kashmir. Kupwara police arrested four boys who were attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC).
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July - 3 
Meanwhile, the 10-hour bandh (strike) on July 3 called by the All Assam Minority Students' Union (AAMSU) in Goalpara District passed off peacefully, reports The Telegraph. The bandh affected Goalpara town, Lakhipur, Krishnai, Dudhnoi, Ambari, Kha
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Meanwhile, the 10-hour bandh (strike) on July 3 called by the All Assam Minority Students' Union (AAMSU) in Goalpara District passed off peacefully, reports The Telegraph. The bandh affected Goalpara town, Lakhipur, Krishnai, Dudhnoi, Ambari, Kharboja, Pancharatna, Solmari and Agia. Shops, offices, banks, markets and commercial establishments remained closed and vehicles did not ply during the strike.AAMSU had called this strike in protest against the firing at Kharboja in the District on June 30, in which a protester, Yaqub Ali (23), was killed and several persons were injured.
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July - 3 
Meanwhile, the proposed State-wide indefinite strike of Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) from July 4 midnight has been called off following the arrest of the killer of student leader Lenkholal alias Palal Haokip (37), reports The Assam Tribune.
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Meanwhile, the proposed State-wide indefinite strike of Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) from July 4 midnight has been called off following the arrest of the killer of student leader Lenkholal alias Palal Haokip (37), reports The Assam Tribune.
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July - 3 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge-sheet with the NIA court in Kolkata on July 3, naming the top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Muppalla Lakshman Rao aka Ganapathi, ‘general secretary’ of the Central C
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge-sheet with the NIA court in Kolkata on July 3, naming the top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Muppalla Lakshman Rao aka Ganapathi, ‘general secretary’ of the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist, and four others, reports Millennium Post. The name of the top leader of the Left Wing Extremist (LWE) group has come up in the charge-sheet in connection with the probe that the NIA had undertaken in connection with the arrest of another of their top leader Sadanala Ramakrishna. He was arrested from College Street in Central Kolkata in 2012 along with two other Maoist leaders. The Special Task Force (STF) had arrested the Maoist leader and seized INR 9.6 million cash, firearms, ammunition and Maoist literature from him.
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July - 3 
Normal life was affected in several places across the State due to a 12-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by Soi Jonogusthi Oikyo Manch demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, reports The Telegraph. The bandh paralyzed the Upper Assam Districts of T
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Normal life was affected in several places across the State due to a 12-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by Soi Jonogusthi Oikyo Manch demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, reports The Telegraph. The bandh paralyzed the Upper Assam Districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat on the south bank of the Brahmaputra and Lakhimpur and Dhemaji on the north bank. In lower Assam, the Hiteswar Barman faction of the All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU) damaged some vehicles in Kokrajhar district and set a Maruti van on fire at Salkocha in Dhubri District. The faction took a proactive role in enforcing the strike as the Koch Rajbongshis are one of the six communities demanding ST status. The faction's general secretary, Troilokya Ray, said Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Chirang, Goalpara, Barpeta, Baksa, Udalguri, Nalbari and Sonitpur Districts also witnessed a total strike. In Bongaigaon district, picketers burnt tyres at different places in the morning. The bandh, reduced to 12 hours from the initial call of 24 hours, had an adverse impact on the tea and oil industries apart from the Government losing crores of rupees in taxes because of business remaining shut everywhere
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July - 3 
Separately, militants on July 3 (today) shot at and critically injured a Policeman, identified as Ghulam Hassan in Anantnag town in Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Constable Ghulam Hassan was shot in the neck by militants from close range
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Separately, militants on July 3 (today) shot at and critically injured a Policeman, identified as Ghulam Hassan in Anantnag town in Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Constable Ghulam Hassan was shot in the neck by militants from close range at Anantnag bus stand, a Police official said. Hassan was unarmed at the time of the attack, the official said.
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July - 3 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District on July 3 (today) morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that SFs launched a joint operation at Bahmnoo village in Pulwama District following a
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District on July 3 (today) morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that SFs launched a joint operation at Bahmnoo village in Pulwama District following a tip off about the presence of militants early in the morning on July 3. The militants tried to escape from the cordoned off area, they said adding one militant was killed before two other militants managed to enter a nearby house. Another militant who was holed up in the house was also killed in the encounter, they said adding one more militant was still firing on SFs. The operation was going on when the reports last came in. One person was also injured when SFs opened fire and burst teargas shells to disperse demonstrators who were trying to disrupt the operation against militants
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July - 4 
According to sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) the Union Government is considering partially revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 (AFSPA) from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in view of improved law and order in the two
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According to sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) the Union Government is considering partially revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 (AFSPA) from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in view of improved law and order in the two States, reports The Telegraph. "The Centre is considering gradually easing out AFSPA from the two states and we have asked the state governments for their comments on the issue. We have got intelligence reports suggesting that several areas in the two states are free from insurgency," said a senior ministry official on July 4.The UMHA had extended AFSPA in Assam for three months with effect from May 3. Usually, AFSPA is extended for one year or six months and this was the first time it was extended for only three months. "In the past, the notification for extending AFSPA was issued for six months or more than that but now we are trying to reduce it to three months. We are now considering gradually withdrawing it from Assam and Arunachal," the official said.
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July - 4 
An internal probe report has suggested conspiracy in the April 24 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party at Burkapal in Sukma District leading to massacre of 25 troopers, reports The Asian A
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An internal probe report has suggested conspiracy in the April 24 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party at Burkapal in Sukma District leading to massacre of 25 troopers, reports The Asian Age on July 5. The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) towers in the region had gone dead hours before the deadly ambush was carried out and started functioning after the attack, an internal probe report of the CRPF has disclosed, indicating a conspiracy angel. Sources in CRPF stated that there should be thorough probe into the aspect to “nail” Maoist moles, if they existed, in the government machinery. This is the first time an official probe has hinted at sabotage leading to one of the deadliest attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in Bastar Division. The report has revealed that security establishment had overlooked “vital clues” indicating preparations by the Maoists hours before the attack. According to the report, locals were seen busy celebrating an “unseasonal” festival in Burkapal on the intervening night of April 23-24. The next day, when the attack was carried out, the whole village was found deserted. Besides, suspicious movement by unknown people was noticed near the CRPF camp in Burkapal, which was conveniently ignored, the report noted. A woman, a purported Maoist ‘informer’, was seen moving suspiciously near the CRPF camp at Burkapal.
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July - 4 
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 4 stated that the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be published by the end of this year and once the document is out, the State Government will approach the Bangladesh Government, throu
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Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 4 stated that the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be published by the end of this year and once the document is out, the State Government will approach the Bangladesh Government, through New Delhi, for a lasting solution to the foreigners’ problem, reports The Assam Tribune. Speaking during the valedictory session of the 8th India Bangladesh Friendship Dialogue which concluded in Guwahati today, Sarma said the issue of illegal immigration is an area of serious concern for the people of Assam. He said that the issue of identification of aliens will be laid to rest once the updated NRC comes out. “The draft NRC will be out by end of this year. Then we will know the magnitude (of the problem). Then we will come to the government of Bangladesh, through the Government of India, for a lasting solution,” Sarma said.
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July - 4 
Interlocutor for Naga peace talks and Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) Chairman, R.N. Ravi on July 4 said that the solution to the ‘protracted Naga political issue’ is closeby, reports Nagaland Post. “We are close towards solution
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Interlocutor for Naga peace talks and Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) Chairman, R.N. Ravi on July 4 said that the solution to the ‘protracted Naga political issue’ is closeby, reports Nagaland Post. “We are close towards solution and bringing the framework agreement to a conclusion,” Ravi said. In this regard, Ravi said he had come to Nagaland “to hold one more round of consultations” with the civil societies. He also called on Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu at the latter’s official residence. Ravi, who is on a threeday visit to Nagaland, will be holding consultative meetings with various stakeholders on the Naga issue at Kohima and Dimapur.
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July - 4 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) named ‘kilonser’ (minister) Kraibo Chawang as convener of its Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC), reports Nagaland Post on July 5. Chawang replaces Vikiye Sumi who earlier hel
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) named ‘kilonser’ (minister) Kraibo Chawang as convener of its Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC), reports Nagaland Post on July 5. Chawang replaces Vikiye Sumi who earlier held the post.
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July - 4 
Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained a suspected Islamic State (ISIS) handler, identified as Haroon (30) from Burma Bazaar area in Chennai in Tamil Nadu on July 4, reports The Indian Express. The accused, Haroon, is suspected of collecting a
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Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained a suspected Islamic State (ISIS) handler, identified as Haroon (30) from Burma Bazaar area in Chennai in Tamil Nadu on July 4, reports The Indian Express. The accused, Haroon, is suspected of collecting and sending funds to the terrorist organisation and was detained following information from two other accused, Mohammed Iqbal and Jamil Ahmed, who are already under the custody of Rajasthan ATS. Haroon reportedly runs a mobile phone shop in the area. The report states that Haroon has been taken to Jaipur (Rajasthan) for further questioning and investigation. There have been reports of several individuals joining the Islamic State in Syria from Tamil Nadu and Telangana. It is believed that nine people, including one from Telangana and eight from Tamil Nadu, had joined Islamic State in the year 2016.
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July - 4 
Separately, a senior Police officer said that footprints of militants have been sharply increasing in the Kashmir Valley with as many as 50 young men taking to arms in the past six months, reports India Today on July 5. Most of these new recruits cam
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Separately, a senior Police officer said that footprints of militants have been sharply increasing in the Kashmir Valley with as many as 50 young men taking to arms in the past six months, reports India Today on July 5. Most of these new recruits came from Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam Districts in South Kashmir, which had become the hub of tech-savvy, young militants. "A total of 50 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in the valley in 2017," the Police officer said. Rising footprints of militants have raised concern among the security agencies, which believe the trend reflects the worsening situation in Kashmir. The officer said that 88 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in 2016, the highest in the past six years. Since 2014, there has been a constant rise in the number of people joining militancy. As many as 66 youths joined militancy in Kashmir in 2015 and 53 in 2014, data compiled by security agencies revealed. In 2010, 54 youths joined militancy and in 2011, the number came down to 23. It further dipped to 21 in 2012 and 16 in 2013, it said. The Pulwama-Shopian-Kulgam region has become a hotbed of home-grown terrorists, the officer said. Officers dealing with security aspects said Pulwama, which has of-late emerged as the terror epicentre, is strategically important as it is the central point to connect Srinagar, Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Budgam Districts of Central Kashmir. The new-age militants has speedily increased their footprints in Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian Districts mainly because of the unprecedented support offered by the local population, the officer said. "The areas have seen the highest number of encounters and attacks," the officer added. Topography of Pulwama, with its vast orchards and fields ringed by dense forests, also provide a perfect shelter and operating cover to the militants. Pulwama was home to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani, who was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in July 2016. It is also the base of Abu Dujana, ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Kashmir Valley, Abu Musa and dozens of other known militants. SFs have also foiled attempts by dozen others to cross over to the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training, the officer said. In 2017, as many as 54 men were stopped from joining the ranks of militants, the officer said.
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July - 5 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by the State Crime Branch in Pattangi in Koraput District on July 5, reports The Pioneer. Mabadi Pandi, carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head and who is suspected to be i
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by the State Crime Branch in Pattangi in Koraput District on July 5, reports The Pioneer. Mabadi Pandi, carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head and who is suspected to be involved in the Sunki landmine explosion in the District was arrested in Pattangi. Pandi is a resident of Kanta area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. Eight State Police personnel were killed when their vehicle was blown up by Maoists in a landmine blast on NH 26 near Sunki on February 2, 2017.
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July - 5 
As many as 92 terrorists were killed till July 2, 2017 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), against 79 in the corresponding period of 2016, reports The Times of India on July 6. In fact, the numbers of terrorists killed in counter-insurgency operations so
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As many as 92 terrorists were killed till July 2, 2017 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), against 79 in the corresponding period of 2016, reports The Times of India on July 6. In fact, the numbers of terrorists killed in counter-insurgency operations so far this year have surpassed the year-wise figures for 2012 and 2013 when United Progressive Alliance (UPA) was in power at the Centre. While 72 and 67 terrorists were eliminated in J&K in 2012 and 2013 respectively, the numbers picked up during National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s tenure, touching 110 in 2014, 108 in 2015 and 150 in 2016. "Terrorists killed till July 2 this year are only slightly less than killings through 2014 and 2015," a senior Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official said, attributing the successes to seamless coordination between the Army, Central Forces, State Government and Intelligence Agencies. "The forces have been given a free hand to track and intercept the terrorists holed up in the valley, before launching intelligence-based operations with due mapping of the target and how to neutralise terrorists with minimum collateral damage," said a senior UMHA functionary. The official underlined that among the 92 terrorists killed in J&K till July 2, most of the targets were big and prominent terror operatives. Infiltration figures also show a decline. As against 371 infiltration cases recorded in 2016, 124 were recorded till May-end this year. "Many of these 124 terrorists have been neutralised since," said a UMHA official. While terror-related incidents were higher at 168 till July 2 this year as compared to 126 in the corresponding period of 2016, stone-pelting incidents witnessed a dip with 142 incidents till June 2017. In July 2016 alone, there were 820 incidents, though this was largely on account of outbreak of violence after the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) leader Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016. The central security establishment feels that better statistics of terror-related violence in J&K, are largely to do with the Centre's strategy to actively engage with the terrorists holed up in the valley with full backing of the State Government. "Not only are pro-active operations being undertaken but the response of the Army and para-military forces to terror attacks against their personnel and installations has improved manifold," said an officer. However, the momentum of the counter-terror operations needs to be sustained or intensified. "We are tracking top terrorist leaders including expelled Hizbul man Zakir Musa, and will engage them in encounters as and when they are cornered. Simultaneously, we are taking steps to choke terror funding and have also raised the J&K terror issue diplomatically, leading the US to designate Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin as a global terrorist," said the official.
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July - 5 
Birmingham city council on July 5 withdrew its permission for a planned rally to mark “Burhan Wani Day” on July 8 after India lodged a protest with the United Kingdom (UK) Government against the “glorification of terrorists”,
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Birmingham city council on July 5 withdrew its permission for a planned rally to mark “Burhan Wani Day” on July 8 after India lodged a protest with the United Kingdom (UK) Government against the “glorification of terrorists”, reports Daily Excelsior. The rally was being planned by UK-based Kashmiri groups to mark the first death anniversary of the ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant outfit killed in a gun battle with Indian armed forces in the Kashmir valley on July 8, 2016. India on July 3 protested to the UK over the planned rally. “We took a booking for a peaceful rally highlighting the human rights abuse in Kashmir. However, we are now aware of concerns raised about the promotional leaflet and, having assessed the material, have not given permission for the use of Victoria Square,” a Birmingham City Council spokesperson said. India’s Deputy High Commissioner, Dinesh Patnaik, sent a “note verbale” on July 3 to the Foreign Office including details of Wani’s crimes and propagation of violence in the Kashmir Valley. “A rally on Kashmir is a different matter but to glorify and eulogise a terrorist is unacceptable. The UK itself has suffered at the hands of terrorism in the last few months and lives have been overturned as a result. How can law and order allow such a glorification of terrorists and propagation of violence,” wrote Patnaik. The senior diplomat also questioned if the UK Government would allow the same UK-based protest groups, which have their origins in Pakistan, to organise a rally in favour of Pakistani-origin Khuram Butt and other terrorists involved in the attack on London Bridge last month which claimed eight lives. “If the same people celebrating Wani were to plan a similar glorification of Khuram Butt and the other London Bridge terrorists, would this country’s law and order allow that to go ahead as well,” he questioned, adding that the joint statement issued following British Prime Minister Theresa May’s visit to India in November 2016 had categorically stated joint action against all forms of terrorism. Report added that Groups such as Tehreek-e-Kashmir Europe are believed to be involved in the organisation of the rally as part of a so- called ‘Martyrdom Day’ call for Wani from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The latest communication between the Indian High Commission in London and the Foreign Office reflects an increasingly outspoken stance being taken by the Indian Government over sensitive issues. The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Y K Sinha, had spoken out last week against what he described as “anti-India activity” on British soil. “The way the UK permits anti-India activity on its soil, in Delhi people are quite perturbed about that. We are also a democratic society but we do not discuss issues that affect our friends and allies,” he had said during the launch of a new book on India-UK ties titled ‘Winning Partnership’. The Indian community in Birmingham is also mobilising to lobby local councillors and MPs to register their protest against the proposed rally.
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Chhattisgarh Police on July 5, claimed to have identified seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed during anti-Maoist strike ‘Operation Prahar’, carried out at Tondamarka in Sukma District in between June 23 and 25
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Chhattisgarh Police on July 5, claimed to have identified seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed during anti-Maoist strike ‘Operation Prahar’, carried out at Tondamarka in Sukma District in between June 23 and 25, reports New Indian Express. The Police had earlier claimed to have killed 15-20 Maoists in the operation, said to be the biggest so far against Maoist, on June 24. Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena, citing inputs received from locals, said the Police had ascertained the identification of the seven killed in the encounter. “The deceased Maoists were identified as Udka Lakhu, Sodhi Budhra, Podium Suresh, Muchaki Jogi, Madvi Hidma, Vetti Joga and Sodhi Lakhe, all belonging to Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) squad of Maoists,” the SP said. The Police had then also claimed that top Maoist ‘commander’ Hidma had sustained bullet injuries. On Sunday (July 2), the Bastar-based South Sub-Divisional Bureau of CPI-Maoist ‘secretary’ Ganesh Uike issued a statement claiming that their organisation had lost one cadre in an encounter with forces and others that the Police claimed were just villagers. On April 24, 2017, 25 Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were providing security for a road construction work were killed in a Maoist attack in Burkapal area of Sukma District.
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Daily Excelsioradds that a manhunt has been launched to arrest the Army man across North Kashmir. Police has also issued a lookout notice. It is not yet clear whether the Army man has joined the militant ranks or not but efforts are on to trace him.
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Daily Excelsioradds that a manhunt has been launched to arrest the Army man across North Kashmir. Police has also issued a lookout notice. It is not yet clear whether the Army man has joined the militant ranks or not but efforts are on to trace him. General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force, Major General AK Singh, said that his deserting is a cause of concern for the Army. “See this is a cause of concern but Indian army is a big force and there are large number of jawans. But this one incident is no major cause of concern. We will take steps so that these kinds of incidents and accidents don’t take place again. Large numbers of jawans are working with enthusiasm”, he said.
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir Range, Nitesh Kumar on July 5 said that there has been growing tendency over past few weeks of young boys attempting to join militant ranks and the recruiters are using ISIS (Islamic State) modu
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir Range, Nitesh Kumar on July 5 said that there has been growing tendency over past few weeks of young boys attempting to join militant ranks and the recruiters are using ISIS (Islamic State) modus operandi in luring these youths to join militancy, reports Daily Excelsior. The DIG said that the Police have been able to save five boys from Pattan and Naidkhai areas of Baramulla and Bandipora Districts with the help of their families who approached Police and with joint efforts of family and Police these boys were rescued. “After counseling they were handed over to families. Although we have been able to save many such boys but this dangerous trend can be stopped only with the help of conscientious citizens of the society,” he said.DIG said while talking and counseling these boys, Police have found that some unscrupulous elements taking advantage of the vulnerability of young age lure these kids with their poisonous propaganda especially on social media. These elements who have stakes in violent atmosphere run hundreds of fake Facebook profiles being operated across the border often misconstruing the facts. “They apply the same modus operandi like ISIS with extremist interpretations of religion thus inciting the innocent boys to violence and consequently making them to join militancy. Many other people who make extremist speeches at various platforms especially in mosques are also actively involved in enticing these boys to militant ranks,” the DIG said. “There is a dire need of creating conducive atmosphere through dialogue with these vulnerable youngsters and counsel them to refrain from taking these extreme steps,” he added.
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Five Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] were on July 5, convicted by a special court in Sasaram District of Bihar for the murder of then Divisional Forest Office (DFO), Sanjay Kumar Singh, in the Rehal forests under Nauhatta Police Station area in
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Five Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] were on July 5, convicted by a special court in Sasaram District of Bihar for the murder of then Divisional Forest Office (DFO), Sanjay Kumar Singh, in the Rehal forests under Nauhatta Police Station area in Rohtas District on February 15, 2002, reports India Today. The four accused, namely Nirala Yadav, Ram Bachan, Lalan Singh and Nitish Kumar Oraon, all were sentenced life imprisonment while the fifth accused Sudama Uraon will have to undergo 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) spokesperson R K Gaur said that the agency had registered a case on March 22, 2002, on the request of the Bihar Government.
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In the second incident, SF arrested one militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as ‘sergeant’ Konthoujam Romesh Meitei alias Thoi alias Kumbala (31), from Wangmataba area in Thoubal District.
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In the second incident, SF arrested one militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as ‘sergeant’ Konthoujam Romesh Meitei alias Thoi alias Kumbala (31), from Wangmataba area in Thoubal District.
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In the third incident, one militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as Khaidem Naoba Meitei alias Telheiba alias Padaba (15), was arrested by SF at Sagoltongba area in Imphal West District.
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In the third incident, one militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as Khaidem Naoba Meitei alias Telheiba alias Padaba (15), was arrested by SF at Sagoltongba area in Imphal West District.
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India and Israel decided to elevate their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership’, after negotiations and last-minute changes in the joint statement on July 5, reports The Times of India. “India and Israel live in complex geograph
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India and Israel decided to elevate their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership’, after negotiations and last-minute changes in the joint statement on July 5, reports The Times of India. “India and Israel live in complex geographies. We are aware of strategic threats to regional peace and stability. India has India, Israel forge ‘strategic partnership’, send strong message on terror suffered first-hand the violence and hatred spread by terror. So has Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu and I agreed to do much more together to protect our strategic interests and also cooperate to combat growing radicalisation and terrorism, including in cyber space,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his remarks after the talks. The two leaders, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu and Narendra Modi chose the hotel, where 91 people were killed in a bomb attack in 1946, to flag terrorism in their short statements. Stating that the two countries need to cooperate in the field of counter-terrorism, Netanyahu described 26/11 [Mumbai] as a “horrible terrorist attack”. He said the two countries are being challenged by “forces of terror” and have agreed to cooperate in countering terrorism. “We also recognise that we are being challenged. We are being challenged by the forces of terror, the forces of terror that seeks to undermine our world, our countries, the peace and stability of our common civilisation, and we have agreed to cooperate in this area as well… This is an expression of our commitment… ours is a partnership to seek good, defend the good, achieve the good. This is indeed a good day,” said the Israeli PM, after three hours of talks and a working lunch. He added that this was a “deeply moving moment for me, both in personal, but also in national and international terms”. While the joint statement made a categorical reference to terrorism, it did not mention the phrase “cross-border terrorism”. “Recognising that terrorism poses a grave threat to global peace and stability, the two Prime Ministers reiterated their strong commitment to combat it in all its forms and manifestations. They stressed that there can be no justification for acts of terror on any grounds whatsoever. The leaders asserted that strong measures should be taken against terrorists, terror organisations, their networks and all those who encourage, support and finance terrorism, or provide sanctuary to terrorists and terror groups. They also underscored the need to ensure that terrorist organisations do not get access to any WMD or technologies. Both leaders also committed to cooperate for the early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT),” it said.
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Mallam Jogaiah, a militia ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who is wanted in 16 cases of Maoist violence including two murder cases, surrendered before the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunil Dut
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Mallam Jogaiah, a militia ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who is wanted in 16 cases of Maoist violence including two murder cases, surrendered before the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunil Dutt in Bhadrachalam District on July 5, reports The Hindu. Police said that Jogaiah was an active militia ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist affiliated to Rythu Coolie Sangham (Agricultural labourers association) and operating under the aegis of the outfit’s Charla Local Organising Squad (LOS) till his surrender. He hails from Yerraboru, an interior forest fringe village in Charla mandal (administrative division) bordering the strife-torn areas of neighbouring Chhattisgarh. He joined the CPI-Maoist, inspired by the revolutionary songs, in 2011. He worked as a militia member till 2013 before being elevated to the rank of militia ‘commander’. He was allegedly involved in the killing of two persons by branding them as “police informers” in Charla mandal in 2014. He has several other criminal cases including planting of land mine pending against him under the Charla and Dummugudem Police Station limits.
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Military Intelligence personnel arrested two persons from Sulur in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on July 6 for suspected extremist links with Assam based I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Hindu. On
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Military Intelligence personnel arrested two persons from Sulur in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on July 6 for suspected extremist links with Assam based I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Hindu. One person was identified as Upen Basumatary, an NDFB-IKS member wanted in connection with insurgency activities. The other was said to be the brother of an active member of the NDFB-IKS. They had reportedly fled Assam following alleged involvement in terrorist activities and got employed in the company in Sulur.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as ‘area commander’ Ratan Boro alias B. Birfirlang in Darrang District on July 5, reports The Sentin
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as ‘area commander’ Ratan Boro alias B. Birfirlang in Darrang District on July 5, reports The Sentinel. A 7.65 mm pistol and three rounds live bullets were recovered from the arrested militant. According to the SFs he was involved in various cases of extortion and abductions
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of a newly formed militant group named National Freedom Fighter of Bodoland (NFFB) from Goreswar in Baksa District on July 5, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militants were identified as Kanak Boro (22)
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of a newly formed militant group named National Freedom Fighter of Bodoland (NFFB) from Goreswar in Baksa District on July 5, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militants were identified as Kanak Boro (22) and Sukram Boro (38). The newborn militant group is unknown to the Police and investigation is going on.
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Six cadres of different militant groups were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in three separate incidents from different parts of the State on July 5, reports E-pao. In the first incident, four militants of Revolutionary People's Front (RPF)/ Pe
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Six cadres of different militant groups were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in three separate incidents from different parts of the State on July 5, reports E-pao. In the first incident, four militants of Revolutionary People's Front (RPF)/ People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as L Jiteshwor (51), Asem Brojendro (49), Konthoujam Indramani (47) and Mayangbam Gopal (55), were arrested by SFs in an area near Khudengthabi in Tengnoupal District.
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The Central Government will provide funds to Kerala to enhance its coastal security and keep a vigil on Pakistan-sponsored terror modules, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said on July 5, reports India Today. Pointing ou
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The Central Government will provide funds to Kerala to enhance its coastal security and keep a vigil on Pakistan-sponsored terror modules, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said on July 5, reports India Today. Pointing out that Pakistan-sponsored terror modules could be expected to create problems in any part of the country, he said Police must be vigilant against such activities. Talking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala after reviewing the country’s internal security in a meeting with the State Government officials, Ahir said the Centre would provide funds to Kerala for enhancing the coastal security. The Union Minister said the funds would be made available from the Police modernisation fund meant for purchasing more vehicles and patrol boats. Lauding Kerala for having a good policing system, he said its community policing was helpful to arrest radicalisation of the youth. "So far only 22 youths from the state were reported to have joined the Islamic State outfit," Ahir said. He also said the fake currency note menace has come down considerably in the last one year.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have abducted two road construction workers in Sukma District on July 5, reports India Today. The incident took place near Kasaram village on the afternoon of July 3, and Police were informed ab
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have abducted two road construction workers in Sukma District on July 5, reports India Today. The incident took place near Kasaram village on the afternoon of July 3, and Police were informed about it only last evening (July 4), said a senior Police officer. According to the contractor, Viranna and Veera Swami, two of his labourers, were carrying out measurement work when some armed Maoists came to the spot and forcibly took them away. A road is being constructed between Kistaram and Chintalnar in Sukma District, which is around 500 kilometres from the state capital Raipur. The densely forested region is considered to be a stronghold of Maoists.
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The Times of Indiaon June 6 adds that more than 21,000 additional central paramilitary forces have been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for the security of Amarnath yatra and ahead of the first death anniversary of HM militant Burhan Wani. "We are
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The Times of Indiaon June 6 adds that more than 21,000 additional central paramilitary forces have been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for the security of Amarnath yatra and ahead of the first death anniversary of HM militant Burhan Wani. "We are well prepared to handle any situation in Kashmir. We have sent 214 companies of central forces to control any situation which may arise on July 8 and during Amarnath yatra," Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said in New Delhi. A single company of central paramilitary force comprises 100 personnel. These forces are in addition to the State Police forces and those deployed for anti-militancy duties.
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A militant of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Mustan R. Sangma (22), surrendered before the Police in the presence of family members and Church leaders in East Garo Hills on July 6, reports The Shillong Times. However, he did not
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A militant of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Mustan R. Sangma (22), surrendered before the Police in the presence of family members and Church leaders in East Garo Hills on July 6, reports The Shillong Times. However, he did not bring any weapon with him.
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A soldier belonging to Territorial Army (TA), identified as Zahoor Ahmad Thakur went missing on June 6 from North Kashmir's Baramulla District and Police suspect that he may have joined hands with militant group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports I
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A soldier belonging to Territorial Army (TA), identified as Zahoor Ahmad Thakur went missing on June 6 from North Kashmir's Baramulla District and Police suspect that he may have joined hands with militant group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports India Today. Zahoor Ahmad Thakur was reportedly missing from his camp in Gantmulla area along with an AK-47 rifle. "Thakur belongs to Pulwama district. A search operation has been launched," Police sources said. Thakur's suspected joining of HM becomes more relevant as the terror outfit is planning to recruit more 40 local militants.
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested from two places in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports New Indian Express. While three cadres were arrested from Dantewada District, two others were arrested f
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested from two places in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports New Indian Express. While three cadres were arrested from Dantewada District, two others were arrested from Narayanpur District, a senior Police official said. "Based on a specific tip-off, the ultras identified as Budhram Mandavi (45), Hunga Atra (20) and Laxman Atra (26) were held from Ghadi chowk area of Bacheli town in Dantewada when they arrived there for procuring daily use material," he said. Ration items, including rice and oil, besides a cache of torches and batteries, were recovered from their possession, he added. They were allegedly involved in the attack in Bacheli mining area of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) in Dantewada in February this year, wherein around 90 kg explosives, 1,550 meters wire, 149 detonators, two walkie-talkies were looted, the official said. The trio had been acting as lower-rung cadres since the past five years and tasked with supply of ration material, cutting roads and damaging Government property, he said.
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In the other incident, two Maoists - Somaru Gavde (35) and Sonaru Gavde (26), were arrested from Bagjhar village under Benoor Police Station limits of Narayanpur District. Somaru was active as head of Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) squad
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In the other incident, two Maoists - Somaru Gavde (35) and Sonaru Gavde (26), were arrested from Bagjhar village under Benoor Police Station limits of Narayanpur District. Somaru was active as head of Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) squad of Maoist in Chhinari area, whereas Sonaru was a CNM (Chetna Natya Manch- a cultural outfit of Maoist) member, he said. Based on the statement of Sonaru, one .315 bore country-made revolver and its cartridges were recovered near his house in Bagjhar, he added. According to the officer, the duo was involved in various kinds of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents like damaging roads, firing on police camps, arson and similar others.
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range, Muneer Ahmad Khan, on July 6 said that security across Kashmir has been put on high alert ahead of death anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani, reports Daily Excelsior. Khan said
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range, Muneer Ahmad Khan, on July 6 said that security across Kashmir has been put on high alert ahead of death anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani, reports Daily Excelsior. Khan said that security has been alerted all across Kashmir. “And the alert is not for only unlawful assemblies and rallies but also for probably militant strikes and it has also been alerted vis-à-vis soft targets”, he said. The IGP said that the anti-militancy measures have been taken and the necessary measures for law and order maintenance have also been taken. The IGP said that miscreants across Kashmir have been put under preventive detention on Burhan’s anniversary in view of United Jehad Council and separatist strike call. An order issued by the IGP has also asked the internet provides to snap down the data services in Kashmir from 10 pm on June 6. The order said it has been done to prevent its misuse by anti-national elements as it could lead to deterioration of law and order. Khan said that blocking of the internet would be done as per the situation but clarified that there is no blanket ban on it. The IGP also said that there are more local militants in South Kashmir and more foreigners in North Kashmir. “There are more local militants in South Kashmir compared to North Kashmir and similarly there are more foreign militants in North Kashmir than local militants. So the number is varying. In South Kashmir, there are 100-125 militants”, he added. On recent militant videos, IGP said that they are not bothered about them as their job is to get information for successful operations. “Jammu and Kashmir is a professional force. Videos or no videos don’t make a difference to us. Our work is to get good information and then operate…Militants have their own agenda and we have our own agenda”, he added
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Meanwhile, in a statement on July 6, the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFAI) rejected a call by a ‘proswadeshi’ organization to boycott Chinese made goods in Assam saying that goods from China have not mad
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Meanwhile, in a statement on July 6, the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFAI) rejected a call by a ‘proswadeshi’ organization to boycott Chinese made goods in Assam saying that goods from China have not made any adverse effect on the State and China and Assam are friends and not foes, reports Nagaland Post.
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Military Intelligence personnel arrested two persons from Sulur in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on July 6 for suspected extremist links with Assam based I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Hindu. On
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Military Intelligence personnel arrested two persons from Sulur in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on July 6 for suspected extremist links with Assam based I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Hindu. One person was identified as Upen Basumatary, an NDFB-IKS member wanted in connection with insurgency activities. The other was said to be the brother of an active member of the NDFB-IKS. They had reportedly fled Assam following alleged involvement in terrorist activities and got employed in the company in Sulur.
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Separately, Director General of Assam Police (law and order) Kula Saikia on July 6 reviewed the law and order situation in four lower Assam districts of Bongaigaon, Chirang, Kokrajhar and Goalpara, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Separately, Director General of Assam Police (law and order) Kula Saikia on July 6 reviewed the law and order situation in four lower Assam districts of Bongaigaon, Chirang, Kokrajhar and Goalpara, reports The Assam Tribune.
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The Union Government will add a new dimension to the two decades old peace talks with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah(NSCN-IM) by including all other groups in the process, signaling the end of Thuingaleng Muivah as the sole rep
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The Union Government will add a new dimension to the two decades old peace talks with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah(NSCN-IM) by including all other groups in the process, signaling the end of Thuingaleng Muivah as the sole representative of the ‘Naga people’, reports Times of India. For three days from July 6 (today), centre's Interlocutor for the Naga talks, RN Ravi will be holding consultative meetings with various stakeholders on the Naga issue at Kohima and Dimapur. The Nagaland Government has said that civil societies wanting to meet the interlocutor can contact State Home Secretary Rovilatuo Mor. "The problem of Nagaland is not of just one faction but of all the people. The centre believes that piecemeal solution will not work and all stakeholders must be taken on board. The interlocutor's visit on Thursday confirms centre's decision to make the talks all inclusive, though this decision should have been taken long back," a source closely associated with the affairs of the State said.
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A group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have threatened to kill Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ), Prabhunath Singh over his sentencing, on July 5, four Maoists to life term for the 2002 killing of then Ro
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A group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have threatened to kill Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ), Prabhunath Singh over his sentencing, on July 5, four Maoists to life term for the 2002 killing of then Rohtas Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Sanjay Kumar Singh, reports The Telegraph on July 8. The employees of Sasaram civil court in Rohtas District found a pamphlet pasted on the wall of the court building on July 7. The pamphlet has warned the judge of "punishment" in a kangaroo court. Singh on July 5 sentenced self-proclaimed ‘area commander' Nirala Yadav and three more Maoists to life imprisonment for the forest official's murder in February 2002, and the fifth accused Sudama Oraon to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment.
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Meanwhile, few hours after Assam Rifles (AR) personnel raided the residence of the NSCN-IM members on July 7, the militant group has accused the Security Forces (SFs) of meting out physical torture to its four ‘arrested members’ while ter
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Meanwhile, few hours after Assam Rifles (AR) personnel raided the residence of the NSCN-IM members on July 7, the militant group has accused the Security Forces (SFs) of meting out physical torture to its four ‘arrested members’ while terming this act as a ‘violation’ of the agreed ground rules by the two parties, reports The North East Today.
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The Charla Police claimed to have arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members and a sympathiser from Kaliveru village in Charla Tehsil (revenue unit) of Khammam District on July 7, reports The Hindu. Police sources said
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The Charla Police claimed to have arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members and a sympathiser from Kaliveru village in Charla Tehsil (revenue unit) of Khammam District on July 7, reports The Hindu. Police sources said a joint squad of the Charla Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested the trio during a vehicle checking drive after spotting them moving suspiciously at Peddamidisileru crossroads near Kaliveru in the early hours of July 7. According to Police, the trio was identified as K Jogaiah (39), and M. Irmaiah (29), of Burugupadu village and Maoist sympathiser Sushanth alias Susen (22), a petty vendor, in Charla. Several strips of tablets of various brands and seven batteries, including three multi-purpose heavy-duty batteries, were recovered from their possession, the Police said. They said the three arrested were heading towards the forest fringe areas of Chhattisgarh to handover the consignment to the Maoists.
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The next round of proposed tripartite talk will be held at the political level with the United Naga Council (UNC) on July 10 in Ukhrul District, reports E-pao. The Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian will lead the State delegates in the meeting. The
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The next round of proposed tripartite talk will be held at the political level with the United Naga Council (UNC) on July 10 in Ukhrul District, reports E-pao. The Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian will lead the State delegates in the meeting. The State Government has also invited Ministry of Home Affairs, Joint Secretary (North East in-charge) Satyendra Garg to the tripartite talk. After two rounds of tripartite talk involving the State Government, UNC and the Centre were held at Delhi and Senapati, it was agreed that the third round would be held at the political level.
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The United Naga Council (UNC) is optimistic and expecting ‘remarkable’ outcome of the Framework Agreement signed between the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Union Government on August 3, 201
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The United Naga Council (UNC) is optimistic and expecting ‘remarkable’ outcome of the Framework Agreement signed between the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Union Government on August 3, 2015, reports The Assam Tribune. Immediately after a marathon meeting with the Government of India’s interlocutor for Naga talks RN Ravi at Chumukedima Police Complex in Dimapur on July 7, UNC ‘president’ Gaidan Kamei told that the Government of India is ‘almost determined’ to find a solution to the protracted Naga issue and added that the interlocutor’s visit to Nagaland is a clear indication in this regard.
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was injured in a grenade attack by unidentified militants on a security forces camp in Tral area of Pulwama District on July 8, reports Times of India.He was taken to a hospital, where the doctors said
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was injured in a grenade attack by unidentified militants on a security forces camp in Tral area of Pulwama District on July 8, reports Times of India.He was taken to a hospital, where the doctors said his condition was stable.
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July - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dalam (squad) member and six cadres of the Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of Charla mandal (administrative division) surrendered before the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunil D
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dalam (squad) member and six cadres of the Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of Charla mandal (administrative division) surrendered before the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunil Dutt in Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on July 8, reports The Hindu. All of them hail from Chennapuram, a remote tribal hamlet under the Pedda Midisileru gram panchayat (village level local-self government institution) in the tribal sub-plan mandal of Charla of Bhadrachalam division. The surrendered include Madakam Laxmaiah (23), dalam member of CPI-Maoist Charla and Manuguru area committee, Tellam Kosa (35), ‘secretary’ of Chennapuram RPC and Kudam Adama (28), ‘deputy secretary’ of RPC, besides four other members of the RPC, Police said.
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July - 8 
A Policeman was injured in a grenade attack on a Police party in Tral area of Pulwama District on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants hurled a grenade on a Police party in Aripal Tral area of South Kashmir at around 11 pm and
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A Policeman was injured in a grenade attack on a Police party in Tral area of Pulwama District on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants hurled a grenade on a Police party in Aripal Tral area of South Kashmir at around 11 pm and a Police man was injured in the blast and he was rushed to hospital for treatment.
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July - 8 
According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), as many as 12,000 persons have lost their lives in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence over the last two decades and out of these, 2,700 were Security Force (SF) personnel, reports Business S
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According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), as many as 12,000 persons have lost their lives in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence over the last two decades and out of these, 2,700 were Security Force (SF) personnel, reports Business Standard on July 9. The report states, of the total, 9,300 were innocent civilians which were either killed by the Naxals, labelling them as 'police informers', or were victims in crossfire. The UMHA added that there has been a decline of 25 per cent in LWE-related violence and casualties to SFs has dropped by as much as 42 per cent during May 2014-April 2017 as compared to May 2011-April 2014.The elimination of Naxal cadres rose by a sharp 65 per cent and the surrenders by the extremists recorded 185 per cent increase, the official said. The Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) officials said currently 90 per cent of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities were limited to 35 Districts, though they have a hold over pockets in 68 Districts in 10 States.
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July - 8 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered to the police in insurgency-hit Gadchiroli district on July 8, reports The Hindu. “In a major blow, five Maoists carrying a reward of ??.6 million surrendered to the Po
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered to the police in insurgency-hit Gadchiroli district on July 8, reports The Hindu. “In a major blow, five Maoists carrying a reward of ??.6 million surrendered to the Police in presence of Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhinav Deshmukh,” the Gadchiroli Police said in a statement. They are CPI-Maoist platoon number 14 members identified as Jairam Gawade and Deve Pungati, ‘mass team’ members Sushila Pungati and Anil Gawade, and Bhamaragad Dalam member Kamlesh Telami. The Maoists included two married couples. “Sushila Pungati is married to Anil Gawade and Deve Pungati is married to Jairam Gawade.
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July - 8 
In another incident, Police arrested one woman cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Mutum Sumila Chanu alias Ichan alias Leishembi (29), from Warukok Awang Leikai in Thoubal District on July 8, reportsE-pao.
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In another incident, Police arrested one woman cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Mutum Sumila Chanu alias Ichan alias Leishembi (29), from Warukok Awang Leikai in Thoubal District on July 8, reportsE-pao.
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July - 8 
Indian Army destroyed three bunkers and two posts of Pakistan Army and eliminated their at least two jawans in massive offensive launched against them in Chakan-Da-Bagh sub sector of Poonch District along Line of Control (LoC) on July 8 night, report
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Indian Army destroyed three bunkers and two posts of Pakistan Army and eliminated their at least two jawans in massive offensive launched against them in Chakan-Da-Bagh sub sector of Poonch District along Line of Control (LoC) on July 8 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said the counter attack was necessitated to silence the Pakistani guns, which were pounding civilian areas in Khari, Karmara, Digwar and Chakan-Da-Bagh areas of Poonch sector. “Pakistan has suffered extensive damage in retaliation by the Indian troops,” sources said, adding that at least two Pakistan army personnel were killed and half a dozen others were injured when their posts and bunkers were destroyed. Number of the casualties on Pakistan side could be even higher, they pointed out saying “it was not possible to ascertain exact number of casualties and damage suffered by the Pakistani troops in the Indian offensive”.
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July - 8 
Longding Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) on July 8 launched a major operation along the Arunachal-Nagaland border and busted a National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) camp in Pumao village under Longding District, reports The
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Longding Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) on July 8 launched a major operation along the Arunachal-Nagaland border and busted a National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) camp in Pumao village under Longding District, reports The Assam Tribune. However, the cadres of the militant group managed to escape from the camp.
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July - 8 
Meanwhile, Police are keeping a close watch on the actions of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled for early next year. A senior police official on July 8 said that the security forces are trying to pre
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Meanwhile, Police are keeping a close watch on the actions of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled for early next year. A senior police official on July 8 said that the security forces are trying to prevent any fresh recruitment to the militant outfit and at the same time the Government is encouraging the GNLA cadres to surrender
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July - 8 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of Kangleipak Communist Party- Lamyanba Khuman fraction (KCP- Lamyanba Khuman), identified as Thoudam Premkumar Singh alias Manao alias Ta Manao (30) and Mohammad Manir Khan alias Monir (30), fr
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of Kangleipak Communist Party- Lamyanba Khuman fraction (KCP- Lamyanba Khuman), identified as Thoudam Premkumar Singh alias Manao alias Ta Manao (30) and Mohammad Manir Khan alias Monir (30), from Wangoi Shantipur area in Imphal West District on July 8, reports E-pao. One .32 mm pistol along with one magazine and five live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade along with detonator were also recovered from them.
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 16 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from their hideout in Jamui District on July 8, reports The Telegraph. The Maoists had assembled at Kalyanpur village.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 16 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from their hideout in Jamui District on July 8, reports The Telegraph. The Maoists had assembled at Kalyanpur village.
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July - 8 
Separately, SFs arrested two militants of Kuki National Front-Indian (KNA-I), identified as Seiboi Vaiphei (36) and Sanglian Neisial (43), from Langol Games village in Imphal West District on July 8, reports E-pao.
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Separately, SFs arrested two militants of Kuki National Front-Indian (KNA-I), identified as Seiboi Vaiphei (36) and Sanglian Neisial (43), from Langol Games village in Imphal West District on July 8, reports E-pao.
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July - 8 
Suspected Bangladeshi miscreants abducted a person, Ricky Marwein (34), from Nongjri area of South West Khasi Hills District on July 8, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), H.G. Lyngdoh said that Marwein is a gatekeeper of the H
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Suspected Bangladeshi miscreants abducted a person, Ricky Marwein (34), from Nongjri area of South West Khasi Hills District on July 8, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), H.G. Lyngdoh said that Marwein is a gatekeeper of the Hashah clan at Umsur village. A group of about seven miscreants barged into his room at night with arms and iron rods and kidnapped him, said Lyngdoh. “They even took away INR 5,000-6,000 in cash and a two-wheeler,” the SP added.
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July - 8 
Suspected People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants on July 8 shot dead a reputed businessman Shyamlal Prasad (55) on the outskirts of Gumla town in Gumla District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased used to run a brick kiln and a ston
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Suspected People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants on July 8 shot dead a reputed businessman Shyamlal Prasad (55) on the outskirts of Gumla town in Gumla District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased used to run a brick kiln and a stone crusher unit in Dumardih locality, about 7 kilometres (km) from district headquarters and 150km from Ranchi.
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July - 8 
Three Army personnel were seriously injured in a militant attack in Bandipora District early on July 8 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. An Army convoy was attacked by militants in Hajin area of Bandipora early in the morning. The attack takes place
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Three Army personnel were seriously injured in a militant attack in Bandipora District early on July 8 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. An Army convoy was attacked by militants in Hajin area of Bandipora early in the morning. The attack takes place on the death anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani.
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July - 8 
Two civilians were killed as Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on July 8 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army began indiscriminate firing and shelling on our positions on the LoC in Gulpur a
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Two civilians were killed as Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on July 8 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army began indiscriminate firing and shelling on our positions on the LoC in Gulpur area and the firing is ongoing and our forces are effectively retaliating, sources said.
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July - 9 
Also, India slammed Pakistan on July 9 for making a martyr out of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani, who was killed on July 8 2016, reports The Times of India. Criticising the Pakistani Government for glorifying the dead terrorist, Ministr
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Also, India slammed Pakistan on July 9 for making a martyr out of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani, who was killed on July 8 2016, reports The Times of India. Criticising the Pakistani Government for glorifying the dead terrorist, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted, "First, Foreign Office of Pakistan read from banned LeT's script. Now, Pakistan COAS (army chief) glorifies Burhan Wani. Pakistan's terror support and sponsorship need to be condemned by one and all." Baglay's comments came a day after Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa praised Wani. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif too paid tributes to Wani, saying his death "infused a new spirit in the struggle for freedom" in Kashmir Valley.
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July - 9 
An Indian-origin man, identified as Shivam Patel (27) who had voiced support for Islamic State (IS) and had searched online for ways to join the terror group, has been arrested for making false claims on his application to join the US military, news1
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An Indian-origin man, identified as Shivam Patel (27) who had voiced support for Islamic State (IS) and had searched online for ways to join the terror group, has been arrested for making false claims on his application to join the US military, news18.com. Shivam, who had converted to Islam several years ago, was charged for not disclosing on his application to join the Army that he had travelled to China or Jordan. He claimed he had not gone anywhere outside the US in the past seven years, except for a family trip to India in 2011-12. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. According to the affidavit, Patel, of Norfolk, had travelled to China in July 2016 to teach English. While there, he had expressed displeasure to his father about how that country treated Muslims, it said. Patel was sent back to the US by his employer but he travelled to Jordan instead where he was arrested and eventually deported. His parents spoke with the FBI about their son after learning he was in Jordanian custody and said he had become "obsessed with Islam." Speaking to an undercover agent, Patel expressed desire to do something "bigger, better and more purposeful," like dying for Allah, the report added. He told the agent about his desire to see a holy war between Muslims and non-Muslims. "He sang an Islamic State fight song to the source and recalled making a replica of the group's flag, which he wanted to replace his neighbour's American flag with," the report said. "He wanted to blend into society and do something 'glorious'," FBI Special Agent Thomas Pembroke wrote in an affidavit unsealed Thursday in US District Court
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In the meantime, Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Dulanga area of Uri sector in Baramulla District killing one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army noticed suspicious movement of a group of milit
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In the meantime, Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Dulanga area of Uri sector in Baramulla District killing one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army noticed suspicious movement of a group of militants near the fence in Dulanga area of Uri sector on July 9 and carried out a massive operation during which they challenged the militant group. The searches continued in the area and Army on July 12 saw body of a militant lying near the fence. The other members of the group have managed to flee back to the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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July - 9 
In the meantime, Pakistan summoned India's deputy high commissioner in Islamabad for the second consecutive day on July 9 over alleged ceasefire violations along the LoC, claiming that more civilians were killed in firing by Indian troops, report
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In the meantime, Pakistan summoned India's deputy high commissioner in Islamabad for the second consecutive day on July 9 over alleged ceasefire violations along the LoC, claiming that more civilians were killed in firing by Indian troops, reports The Times of India. J P Singh was summoned to "condemn and lodge protest over more civilian casualties at the LoC due to unprovoked ceasefire violations by India", Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement. A Pakistani spokesperson alleged three more civilians were killed in Chirikot and Satwal sectors on July 8 by Indian troops, taking the total civilian toll to five.
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July - 9 
India on July 9, said Pakistan’s support for terrorism should be condemned by all and criticised the neighbouring country’s army chief for glorifying Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani on his first death anniversary, reports Hind
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India on July 9, said Pakistan’s support for terrorism should be condemned by all and criticised the neighbouring country’s army chief for glorifying Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani on his first death anniversary, reports Hindustan Times. Wani was killed in a gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir on July 8, 2016. “Sacrifices of BurhanWani & generations against Indian atrocities are a testimony of their resolve,” Addressing the G20 summit in Hamburg, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi equated Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) to Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda, saying their names might be different but their ideology was the same.
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Indian Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Kupwara District killing three infiltrators on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army troops deployed along the forward posts in Nowgam sector noticed
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Indian Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Kupwara District killing three infiltrators on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army troops deployed along the forward posts in Nowgam sector noticed the suspicious movement along the LoC in Nowgam sector on July 9 night and troops challenged the group of infiltrators. They, on being challenged, fired on the Army leading to a gun battle. The Army rushed more troops to the area and conducted searches in the vast forest area near the LoC during which three militants were killed.Brigadier Neeraj Kumar said that Army foiled a major infiltration attempt along the LoC at Nowgam sector in Kupwara District on July 10. “The terrorists, who tried to infiltrate by exploiting the thick jungle along the LoC were detected by the Army troops on duty close to the LoC”, he said. The Army officer said that the operation that was conducted in a very difficult terrain lasted for 18 hours. “Army troops conducted prolong search operations in thick jungle and difficult terrain conditions which lasted over 18 hours, resulting in elimination of three terrorists and recovery of large cache of war-like stores”, he said. Brigadier Kumar said that this is the fourth infiltration bid that was foiled along the Nowgam sector in last two months.
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July - 9 
Meanwhile, Pakistan Army on July 9 evening again started mortar shelling and firing at Digwar, Gulpur, Chakan-Da-Bagh, Karmara and Kasalian forward villages of Poonch sector in Poonch District, adds Daily Excelsior. Indian troops retaliated the shell
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Meanwhile, Pakistan Army on July 9 evening again started mortar shelling and firing at Digwar, Gulpur, Chakan-Da-Bagh, Karmara and Kasalian forward villages of Poonch sector in Poonch District, adds Daily Excelsior. Indian troops retaliated the shelling and firing effectively at all the places, sources said, adding heavy exchanges continued for couple of hours after which intensity of shelling reduced. The exchange of small arms firing also continued. However, there were no reports of any casualties or damage in Pakistan shelling and firing though a number of 82mm mortar shells were reported to have landed in the civilian areas and exploded with bangs, causing panic among the people.
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July - 9 
Meanwhile, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on July 9 held high-level review of security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, reports Daily Excelsior. Rajnath and Doval
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on July 9 held high-level review of security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, reports Daily Excelsior. Rajnath and Doval gave detailed briefing to Modi in half an hour long meeting at his residence on the situation along frontiers, internal security and other aspects including implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Jammu and Kashmir after which `One Nation, One Tax’ regime has come into force in the entire country.
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July - 9 
Normal life resumed in Jammu and Kashmir on July 9 a day after a shutdown was observed on the first anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani and curfew imposed by authorities in many parts of the Valley to thwart the
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Normal life resumed in Jammu and Kashmir on July 9 a day after a shutdown was observed on the first anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani and curfew imposed by authorities in many parts of the Valley to thwart the protests, reports Daily Excelsior. The Valley observed a complete shutdown on July 8 on the first death anniversary of Wani, with authorities clamping down on all access to roads and internet services suspended across the Valley. Mobile Internet services in Kashmir were restored last night (July 8), two days after the facility was snapped in view of apprehensions of law and order problems on the first death anniversary of Wani.
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July - 9 
The six Bru relief camps in Tripura should be closed and assistance provided to the inmates there should be stopped if the Brus continue to refuse to return to Mizoram, an adviser of Ministry of Home Affairs said, reports The Assam Tribune on July 10
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The six Bru relief camps in Tripura should be closed and assistance provided to the inmates there should be stopped if the Brus continue to refuse to return to Mizoram, an adviser of Ministry of Home Affairs said, reports The Assam Tribune on July 10. An official release in Aizawl said that Union Ministry of Home Affairs Adviser (North East) MK Singla expressed this opinion while meeting Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Lal Thanhawla. However, this is his personal opinion, the release said.
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July - 10 
A non-local militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), hailing from Uttar Pradesh (UP), identified as Sandeep Kumar Sharma alias Adil along with another militant, identified as Muneeb Shah were arrested by Police from Anantnag District on July 10, reports Da
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A non-local militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), hailing from Uttar Pradesh (UP), identified as Sandeep Kumar Sharma alias Adil along with another militant, identified as Muneeb Shah were arrested by Police from Anantnag District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Range, Muneer Ahmad Khan said that Police arrested Sandeep Kumar Sharma, resident of Muzaffarnagar, UP, associated with LeT during an operation. He said that Kumar was close aide of Bashir Lashkari, responsible for the killing of six Police personnel, including Station House Officer (SHO) Feroz Ahmad in Anantnag on June 16 and was present in the house at Dailgam where Lashkari was killed on July 1 and was rescued by the security forces and detained. Sharma was involved in a number of attacks on security forces, besides planned bank robbery, the IGP said, adding that he robbed four banks and shared the booty with the LeT members. “Sandeep helped the LeT militants to loot ATMs while they also indulged in immoral activities in the villages,” he said. The IGP said Sharma had come to Kashmir valley in 2012 and was working as a welder. However, he came into contact with Shahid Ahmad before joining the LeT. The IGP said that UP Police has been alerted and “we are trying to get more information about his background”.
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July - 10 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police near Ranwahi village in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on July 10, reports Indian Express. The encounter happened when the Pol
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police near Ranwahi village in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on July 10, reports Indian Express. The encounter happened when the Police had descended on the Ranwahi forest following an intelligence input. “During the search operation, Maoists suddenly opened fire on the police. The police retaliated. After a while the Maoists, feeling the pressure, decamped. A woman Naxalite [Left Wing extremists (LWE)] was found dead on the spot from where the police have also recovered a rifle and a lot of other material,” a press note issued by Gadchiroli Police said. The identity of the Naxalite is yet to be established.
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July - 10 
An Indian man in America has pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism by providing material support to a "key leader" of al Qaeda for "violent jihad" against US soldiers and a judge, authorities said on July 10, reports Business Sta
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An Indian man in America has pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism by providing material support to a "key leader" of al Qaeda for "violent jihad" against US soldiers and a judge, authorities said on July 10, reports Business Standard. Yahya Farooq Mohammad, 39, an Indian national who married an American citizen in 2008, faces over 27 years in prison and deportation if convicted, the Department of Justice said."The defendant conspired to provide and did provide material support to Anwar Al-Awlaki in response to his calls to support violent jihad," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Dana J Boente. Mohammad was an engineering student at Ohio State University between 2002 and 2004. He and three other defendants, his brother Ibrahim Mohammad, and two US citizens -- Asif Ahmed Salim and Sultane Room Salim -- both brothers, were indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2015. The case against the remaining three defendants, who have pleaded not guilty, is pending. "Mohammad conspired to attack US service members abroad as well as a judge in Toledo. He threatened the hallmarks of our democracy. He is a dangerous criminal who deserves a long prison sentence," acting US Attorney David Sierleja said. "Conspiring to have a judge killed is not the way to avoid being prosecuted - now Mohammad will be held accountable for additional serious federal charges," said Special Agent in Charge Anthony. Federal prosecutors alleged that Mohammad admitted to conspiring with his co-defendants to travel to Yemen to provide thousands of dollars, equipment and other assistance to Anwar Al-Awlaki, in an effort to support violent jihad against US military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. Al-Awlaki was later designated as a global terrorist in 2010 and identified as a "key leader" of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, according to court documents. According to court papers, on July 22 in 2009, Mohammad travelled with two associates to Yemen to meet Awlaki and deliver USD 22,000 that they had raised. Although they were unable to meet Awlaki in person, Mohammad and his associates did ensure that Awlaki received the money through a courier. In addition to pleading guilty to conspiring to provide and conceal material support to terrorists, Mohammad also admitted to soliciting an undercover FBI employee (UCE), posing as a "hitman", to kidnap and murder US District Judge Jack Zouhary.
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July - 10 
Following the release of Mosul from Islamic State (IS) by the Iraqi forces, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, on July 10, assured Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that her ministry was making all-out efforts to trace and facilitate the re
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Following the release of Mosul from Islamic State (IS) by the Iraqi forces, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, on July 10, assured Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that her ministry was making all-out efforts to trace and facilitate the return of the 39 Indians, mostly from Punjab, who had been held hostage in Mosul since 2014. In his telephonic conversation with the minister, the chief minister said the families of the hostages were keenly awaiting the return of their kin following Iraq’s victory over IS in Mosul and needed the central government’s support in bringing back their family members. Assuring of all possible efforts by her ministry to bring back the Indians, who were construction workers taken into custody in 2014, Swaraj said Gen V K Singh had been sent to Iraq to coordinate with the Iraqi government to facilitate the return of the Indians stuck there. She said she had also directed the Indian embassy to extend all help to the stranded Indians. Air Indian officials at the airports had also been instructed to facilitate their return, said Swaraj, adding that her ministry had activated all available sources to trace the missing Indians, who were last heard of hiding in a church in Mosul.
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July - 10 
In a worst attack on the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, militants killed seven pilgrims from Gujarat, including six women, and injured 32 others as they struck at a bus in Anantnag District on July 10 night, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police,
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In a worst attack on the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, militants killed seven pilgrims from Gujarat, including six women, and injured 32 others as they struck at a bus in Anantnag District on July 10 night, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, the bus was attacked at around 8.20 pm near Khanabal when it was on its way to Jammu. The bus was not a part of the yatra convoy which is being provided elaborate security, Police said. The militants first attacked a bullet-proof bunker of the Police at Botengoo (Baramulla District), a Police official said, adding it was retaliated. There were no injuries in this attack. Thereafter the militants fired on a Police picket near Khannabal (Anantnag District), the Police added. When the Police retaliated, the militants fled, firing indiscriminately in which the bus carrying the pilgrims got it. Seven of the pilgrims were killed and 32 were injured, the Police said. The Police and top Government sources said the bus driver had violated rules for the pilgrimage, which state that no yatra vehicle should be on the highway after 7 pm as the security cover is withdrawn after that. It was the “irresponsible” act of the ill-fated bus driver and its passengers that exposed the Amarnath pilgrims to tonight’s terror attack in Kashmir in which seven were killed and 32 injured, according to top security officials.
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July - 10 
India and Myanmar discussed ways to check cross border movement of militants, and smuggling of arms, ammunition and drugs along their 1,643-km frontier, india.com reports on July 11. The 21st India-Myanmar national-level meeting also discussed how to
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India and Myanmar discussed ways to check cross border movement of militants, and smuggling of arms, ammunition and drugs along their 1,643-km frontier, india.com reports on July 11. The 21st India-Myanmar national-level meeting also discussed how to plug loopholes in a pact that allows free movement of citizens of both countries within 16 km of the international border.The issues were discussed threadbare at the two-day meeting held at Nay Pyi Taw on July 5-6 and both sides agreed to enhance security cooperation along the frontier region for better management of the border, a home ministry official said. During the meeting, security cooperation in prevention of drug, boundary matters, wildlife smuggling, visa and prisoners in jails in the two countries, were discussed. “Two sides mutually agreed that all steps should be made to ensure tranquility along the border and safety and well being of the people in the border areas,” an official statement said.
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July - 10 
Madhya Pradesh Police has issued a high alert following fresh inputs on Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) movement in Balaghat and Mandla District, reports The Times of India on July 11. "They are moving between Kavardha and Motinalla
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Madhya Pradesh Police has issued a high alert following fresh inputs on Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) movement in Balaghat and Mandla District, reports The Times of India on July 11. "They are moving between Kavardha and Motinalla area in Balaghat along Mandla district," said Amit Sanghi, Superintendent of Police (SP) Balaghat. The CPI-Maoist has recently carved out a new zone for its operations — Gadchiroli-Rajnandgaon-Balaghat (GRB), straddling the border tri-junction of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Security Forces (SFs) in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh have already intensified operations. The old North Gadchiroli-Gondia-Balaghat and Rajnandgaon (NGGBR) division has now been converted into GRB zone/division and Maoists and are already surveying and recruiting in this region, Police sources said. This information was revealed by Waman Mandavi (19), a member of the cultural wing of CPI-Maoist, who was arrested from Gondia District of Maharashtra in April.
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Meanwhile, a team of the UP Police Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to interrogate Sandeep Kumar Sharma alias Adil, an LeT suspected arrested in Kashmir valley on July 10, adds Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP)
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Meanwhile, a team of the UP Police Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to interrogate Sandeep Kumar Sharma alias Adil, an LeT suspected arrested in Kashmir valley on July 10, adds Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP) ATS Aseem Arun said that a team of UP ATS have rushed to Kashmir after hearing the news about the arrest of Sandeep, a native of Muzaffarnagar District. Arun said a separate team has also been rushed to Muzaffarnagar to get details about the accused.
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July - 10 
Meanwhile, Police have discovered the existence of a new militant group, named the National Freedom Fighter of Bodoland (NFFB) - active in several areas in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in the State, reports nyoooz.com on July 11. The
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Meanwhile, Police have discovered the existence of a new militant group, named the National Freedom Fighter of Bodoland (NFFB) - active in several areas in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in the State, reports nyoooz.com on July 11. The development came to light after Baksa Police arrested two cadres of the newly formed NFFB in the Goreswar area of Baksa District on July 5. The arrested militants demanded money from a person of the area and extortion note named former members of the militant outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit faction (NDFB-IKS) - B Dwthingra and B Dwansarang - as its ‘chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ respectively. After investigation, Police revealed that NFFB was formed in June this year (2017) and several former militants, breakaway faction cadres of NDFB-IKS and even criminals from Nagaland were found to be involved in the militant group.
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July - 10 
One civilian, identified as Ranjan Das (42), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants at his residence at Chhata Bekra village in Jiribam District on July 10, reports E-pao. Investigation is going on and no militant groups have claimed the respo
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One civilian, identified as Ranjan Das (42), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants at his residence at Chhata Bekra village in Jiribam District on July 10, reports E-pao. Investigation is going on and no militant groups have claimed the responsibility so far.
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July - 10 
One Indian Army jawan (trooper), identified as Moirangthem Herachandra Singh (37), was found shot to death at Nachou Kwak Siphai in Bishnupur District on July 10, reports E-pao. Unidentified assailants killed the Army personal and dumped his body in
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One Indian Army jawan (trooper), identified as Moirangthem Herachandra Singh (37), was found shot to death at Nachou Kwak Siphai in Bishnupur District on July 10, reports E-pao. Unidentified assailants killed the Army personal and dumped his body in a canal. No militant group has claimed the responsibility of the killing so far.
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July - 10 
Police confiscated INR 5,000 in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from a youth identified as Chamkor Singh, in Sudhar Rajputan village of Amritsar District, tribuneindia reports on July 11. The counterfeit currency was in the denomination of INR 500.T
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Police confiscated INR 5,000 in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from a youth identified as Chamkor Singh, in Sudhar Rajputan village of Amritsar District, tribuneindia reports on July 11. The counterfeit currency was in the denomination of INR 500.The Amritsar rural Police was investigating whether it was sneaked in from the Pakistan side or whether it was generated with the help of a computer.
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July - 10 
Road and rail traffic was affected in Tripura on July 10 as the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) party leaders and supporters launched an indefinite blockade for Twipraland statehood, reports Nagaland Post. The report says that thous
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Road and rail traffic was affected in Tripura on July 10 as the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) party leaders and supporters launched an indefinite blockade for Twipraland statehood, reports Nagaland Post. The report says that thousands of IPFT supporters blockaded Assam-Agartala National Highway (NH) and railway track at Khamthingbari in West Tripura District cutting the State off from the rest of the country.
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July - 10 
Tension is running high along the National Highway 44 (NH-44) in the State, popularly known as Assam-Agartala Road, following the call for an indefinite road and rail blocked, by Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Tripura (IPFT) which is scheduled to
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Tension is running high along the National Highway 44 (NH-44) in the State, popularly known as Assam-Agartala Road, following the call for an indefinite road and rail blocked, by Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Tripura (IPFT) which is scheduled to begin from today (on July 10) morning, reports The Sentinel. Large number IPFT workers have already assembled in Khamtingbari area in Baramura where they are supposed to erect the blocked in support of their demand for separate state, comprising the areas of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
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July - 11 
A 32-year-old man, identified as Shahjahan Velluva Kandy with suspected Islamic State (IS) links has been arrested by the Delhi Police’s Special Cell from IGI airport, news18.com reports on July 12. Kandy, a resident of Kerala’s Kannur, w
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A 32-year-old man, identified as Shahjahan Velluva Kandy with suspected Islamic State (IS) links has been arrested by the Delhi Police’s Special Cell from IGI airport, news18.com reports on July 12. Kandy, a resident of Kerala’s Kannur, was arrested after the Indian intelligence agencies received an input from CIA on June 30. Kandy was deported by Turkey police for travelling with a fake passport. Sources said he was planning to enter Syria through Turkey.Investigations have revealed that this was Kandy’s second attempt to go to Turkey. In February, 2017 he went to Turkey from Chennai, also with a fake passport. He was deported after which he made another fake passport in the name of Mohammed Ismail Mohideen from Chennai. However, his plan was busted by the Turkish police. The Special Cell also found hundreds of telegram IDs of IS sympathisers on Kandy’s mobile phone. He was in touch with several IS sympathisers in India and Syria through the Telegram application. The data from his phone has been sent for verification.
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July - 11 
A manhunt has been launched for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Mohammad Abu Ismail believed to have carried out Monday's (July 10) attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir that killed seven people, reports NDTV on July 12.
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A manhunt has been launched for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Mohammad Abu Ismail believed to have carried out Monday's (July 10) attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir that killed seven people, reports NDTV on July 12. It was one of the deadliest attacks by the 26-year-old terrorist who had been operating in south Kashmir. Sources in Delhi said that Abu Ismail, a Pakistani national, had infiltrated from across the border with Pakistan about two years ago and was a local commander of the LeT in south Kashmir.
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July - 11 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Ghasiyaram Salaam (60), in Khadka village under Bhanupratppur Police Station limits in Kanker District on July 11, reports Business Standard. Preliminary probe revea
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Ghasiyaram Salaam (60), in Khadka village under Bhanupratppur Police Station limits in Kanker District on July 11, reports Business Standard. Preliminary probe revealed that before killing him, they accused him of being a ‘police informer’, Police said.
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July - 11 
Even though central agencies are yet to conclusively link July 10's attack on Amarnath pilgrims to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the latter's prompt denial of its role is being seen in the context of international pressure on Pakistan to crack down
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Even though central agencies are yet to conclusively link July 10's attack on Amarnath pilgrims to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the latter's prompt denial of its role is being seen in the context of international pressure on Pakistan to crack down on its top leadership including Hafiz Muhammad Saeed as well as its terror activities, reports The Times of India on July 12. "A key factor that may have led LeT to disown the Amarnath attack is that civilians, and not Security Forces, were a target. Hitting innocent civilians obviously draws international condemnation, which could create problems as Pakistan has been told time and again to rein in Saeed and the LeT terror network," an intelligence officer said on July 11.
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July - 11 
Giridih Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during a joint operation of the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) within Khukhara Police Station limits in Giridih District on July 11, reports The
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Giridih Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during a joint operation of the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) within Khukhara Police Station limits in Giridih District on July 11, reports The Pioneer. Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Giridih Manish Toppo, has identified the Maoist as Nirmal Mandal alias Horil, who is active member of CPI-Maoist in Parashnath areas. One mobile, one laptop, and INR 200,000 cash were seized from his possession. According to reports, Nirmal was allegedly in involved many dreadful incidents. In the past two or three years, Police said, Nirmal was working with other others rebels, and at present, he had been recruiting youths in the Parashnath areas into his organization.
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July - 11 
In a statement on July 11, the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) alleged that the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) had caused the problem of flood in North Lakhimpur by releasing water of Ranganadi Hydel
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In a statement on July 11, the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) alleged that the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) had caused the problem of flood in North Lakhimpur by releasing water of Ranganadi Hydel Project, and threatened the organisation to pay ‘adequate compensation’ to the affected people, reports The News Mill.
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July - 11 
In an operation, Police recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of worth INR 340,000 and arrested three persons in this connection, identified as Jitumani Das, Chittaranjan Kalita, and Parameswar Kalita, from Saderi Nityananda under Patacharkuchi
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In an operation, Police recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of worth INR 340,000 and arrested three persons in this connection, identified as Jitumani Das, Chittaranjan Kalita, and Parameswar Kalita, from Saderi Nityananda under Patacharkuchi Police Station in Barpeta District, reports The Assam Tribune on July 12.
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July - 11 
India has provided financial assistance of USD 500,000 to the Philippines as it battles Islamic State (IS)-affiliated terror groups in the city of Marawi, 800km south of Manila, in the troubled Mindanao province, The Times of India reports on July 12
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India has provided financial assistance of USD 500,000 to the Philippines as it battles Islamic State (IS)-affiliated terror groups in the city of Marawi, 800km south of Manila, in the troubled Mindanao province, The Times of India reports on July 12. The aid follows a conversation between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Philippines' Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on July 6. A statement by the Indian Embassy in Manila says Swaraj expressed "sympathies and condolences for the tragic loss of life in Marawi city."Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte put the Mindanao province under martial law for 60 days and is on record to say that he would complete the operation in another 15 days. The terrorists belong to Maute group, which is armed to the teeth and flush with foreign fighters from Malaysia and Indonesia. This group is associated with the Abu Sayyaf group which is part of IS' global footprint. The current battle started when the terrorists resisted the arrest of a leader of Abu Sayyaf.
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July - 11 
India Today adds that with heavy security arrangements by the Army and other Government forces in Kashmir, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had activated its over-ground workers (OGWs) to find easy targets for its terrorists. "The OGWs had been tailing
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India Today adds that with heavy security arrangements by the Army and other Government forces in Kashmir, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had activated its over-ground workers (OGWs) to find easy targets for its terrorists. "The OGWs had been tailing this group from Gujarat comprising mostly women for the last two days and tipped off the terrorists to attack the group when there was no security around," top Government sources said. Sources said Ismail, the mastermind, is from Mirpur in Pakistan and has been indulging in bank loots for the past year to sustain the operations of the LeT along with Abu Dujana, the LeT head for Kashmir valley. With an INR 10 lakh bounty on him, the category ‘A’ terrorist is active around the areas of Pampore and Anantnag and was involved in the killing of a sarpanch there in April 2017.
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July - 11 
Konakalla Subrahmanyam alias Omer, who was arrested recently by the Hyderabad Special Investigation Team (SIT) for having links with Islamic State (IS) was allegedly influenced by reading three books on Islam, New Indian Express reports on July 12. I
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Konakalla Subrahmanyam alias Omer, who was arrested recently by the Hyderabad Special Investigation Team (SIT) for having links with Islamic State (IS) was allegedly influenced by reading three books on Islam, New Indian Express reports on July 12. In his confessional statement, the 24-year-old Omer said he had met one Abdul Shukur, who worked in a madrasa (Islamic Seminary) at Pedana in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh and was gifted three books—‘Shrushtini Kaadu, Shrushti Kartanau Poojinchu’, ‘O Manishi Nee Shrushti Kartanu Gurtinchu’ and ‘Life History of Prophet Mohammed and Laailaahailla-Illaihu Mahummadur - Rasoolu-Illah’—which influenced him to convert to Islam.“I attended prayers at Tabligh Jamath Masjid in Machilipatnam. Later, I attended Tablig Jamat at Siddipur in Gujarat where I met one Mohammed Shafi of Hyderabad. I underwent training in rituals at Darul-ul- Uloom madrasa for nine months at Khali village near Siddipur,” he told investigators during his five-day-long questioning.Omer also allegedly assisted Srinagar youth in collecting funds in Hyderabad. In May, Mohammed Amir of Islamic Global School of Srinagar told him that they wanted to visit Hyderabad to collect donations for his school. “Amir advised me to listen to the speeches and bayaans of prominent religious scholars such as Zakir Naik, Fayaz Syed, Abu Zahid Iamir, Qarie Shoib Ahmed, Mufti Menk, Arshad Bashir Madani, Mohammed Ali Mirza that are available on social networking sites. I followed his instructions. I worked for Islamic State Iraq and Syria (ISIS) through social netwokring by motivating the youth and discussing atrocities on Muslims in India,” Omer said in his confessional statement.“The investigators have obtained Omer’s Facebook messenger details from his mobile phone in which Omer had conversation with one Ismail of Pakistan on June 7, 2016 regarding Moulana Masood Azhar, a dreaded terrorist residing in Pakistan. Omer also had a chat with Abu Mohammad of Pakistan on December 20, 2016. Omer received a PDF file by Telegram App from Abu Qahafa Al Hindi on March 3, 2017 on how to prepare a petrol bomb and how to use it. Similarly, Abu informed him that he would sent another important file that would give a useful formula,” said sources
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July - 11 
Meanwhile, a fake voter identity cards racket was busted in a joint operation by Police and Border Security Force (BSF) in Dhubri District on July 11, reports The Sentinel. Two persons, identified as Sayed Ali (22) and Sahijul Haque, allegedly involv
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Meanwhile, a fake voter identity cards racket was busted in a joint operation by Police and Border Security Force (BSF) in Dhubri District on July 11, reports The Sentinel. Two persons, identified as Sayed Ali (22) and Sahijul Haque, allegedly involved in the racket were arrested by Police and materials including laptop, printer and papers were also recovered from their possession.
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July - 11 
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Range, Muneer Ahmad Khan on July 11 said that the terror attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims on July 10 was carried out by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and was masterminded by a Pakistani terrorist Isma
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Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Range, Muneer Ahmad Khan on July 11 said that the terror attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims on July 10 was carried out by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and was masterminded by a Pakistani terrorist Ismail, reports The Times of India.
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July - 11 
Meanwhile, Maoists set ablaze at least 18 vehicles and machines engaged in mining work in Kanker District on July 11, reports Nagpur Today. However, no one was injured in the incident, Police said. A group of armed Maoists stormed into the Barbaspur
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Meanwhile, Maoists set ablaze at least 18 vehicles and machines engaged in mining work in Kanker District on July 11, reports Nagpur Today. However, no one was injured in the incident, Police said. A group of armed Maoists stormed into the Barbaspur iron ore mining site under the limits of Korar Police Station and after threatening the labourers, they set ablaze 18 vehicles and machines engaged in mining work, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP), M L Kotwani said. After setting the vehicles on fire, the Maoists fled into the forest, the SP said, adding that the Maoists are reportedly opposing iron ore mining in the area.
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July - 11 
Meanwhile, Police, in a search operation, arrested one militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Hidam Aboy alias Atappa (24), at Sawombung forest gate under Lamlai Police Station in I
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Meanwhile, Police, in a search operation, arrested one militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Hidam Aboy alias Atappa (24), at Sawombung forest gate under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District on July 11, reports E-pao.
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July - 11 
Pakistan is arming the militant group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) with chemical weapons to carry out terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir, audio excerpts intercepted by security agencies have revealed, reports News 18 on July 12. According to this report,
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Pakistan is arming the militant group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) with chemical weapons to carry out terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir, audio excerpts intercepted by security agencies have revealed, reports News 18 on July 12. According to this report, these transcripts are undeniable and damning proof of how Pakistan is aiding and abetting terror activities in Pakistan. Terror outfits have lost 90 members to military offensives during the past few months, and hitting back with chemical weapons may be a desperate way for HM to get back at the Indian security establishment. According to the accessed transcripts, HM members have already got their hands on these chemical weapons. Plans to use these weapons, primarily at forces, seem to be a desperate attempt to retaliate against the back-to-back successful offences launched by the Security Forces (SFs).Members of this outfit hope to surprise the Indian security forces, which have so far been dealing in conventional weaponry, with this chemical attack. “Inshallah, we are going to get lots of support from Pakistan...things are happening along the border. In days to come, Pakistan will step-up its anti-India game,’ a HM operative can be heard saying at one point. At another instance, this operative adds, “Till now we’ve used grenade launchers on the Indian army...killing just 3-4 and injuring a few. But now it’s time to change our tactics. We will straightaway use chemical weapons...to kill as many as possible at the same time.” Hizb-ul-Mujahideen is the biggest terror outfit in the Valley with around 200 active members.
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July - 11 
Several political organisations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, the National Conference and the Congress called for a bandh (General Strike) in Jammu on July 11 to protest the killings.
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Several political organisations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, the National Conference and the Congress called for a bandh (General Strike) in Jammu on July 11 to protest the killings.
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July - 11 
The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) on July 11 sought Governor Tathagata Roy’s intervention to find a long lasting solution of the problems of the indigenous people living in the State, reports Tripurainfo.com. IPFT ‘gen
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The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) on July 11 sought Governor Tathagata Roy’s intervention to find a long lasting solution of the problems of the indigenous people living in the State, reports Tripurainfo.com. IPFT ‘general secretary’ Mevar Kumar Jamataia accompanied by Buddu Debbarma called upon the Governor in Raj Bhavan and submitted a two-page memorandum before him. In the memorandum, IPFT general secretary Maver Kumar Jamatia said the party had submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister pressing for creation of Twipraland. On the other hand, National Highway and railway blockade of IPFT entered second day on July 11 with no untoward incident.
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July - 11 
The Mangalhat Police arrested one person, identified as Pashwan, a native of Bihar, along with 14 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 500 denomination from Mangalhat in Hyderabad (Telangana), reports Telangana Today on July 12. According to the
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The Mangalhat Police arrested one person, identified as Pashwan, a native of Bihar, along with 14 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 500 denomination from Mangalhat in Hyderabad (Telangana), reports Telangana Today on July 12. According to the Police, Pashwan was working for a catering service owned by one Digambar Rao for the last seven years. Efforts are on to trace the source of the notes, Police said.
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter in Radbugh village in Budgam District on July 12 morning, reports The Times of India. The slain militants were identified as Javid Sheikh, Dawood Ahmad Sofi and Aaquib Gul. The gun b
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter in Radbugh village in Budgam District on July 12 morning, reports The Times of India. The slain militants were identified as Javid Sheikh, Dawood Ahmad Sofi and Aaquib Gul. The gun battle started on July 11 evening after Security Forces (SFs) launched a search operation following a tip-off about the presence of militants in Radbugh village in Budgam's Magam area at around 7.30pm, a senior Army officer said. "Their bodies along with three assault rifles have been recovered," he added.
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July - 11 
Three youths, who were planning to join militant ranks in South Kashmir’s Shopian District, have been arrested, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on July 11, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said it have arrested three accused involved i
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Three youths, who were planning to join militant ranks in South Kashmir’s Shopian District, have been arrested, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on July 11, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said it have arrested three accused involved in the attempt of bank robbery and weapon snatching at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Imamsahab in Shopian. “By arresting these three accused, police have foiled their plans to join militant ranks,” he said. The spokesman said that the incident took place on May 25, 2017 and a case has been registered. “The trio had a plan of joining the militant ranks, upon successful completion of their attempt,” he said.
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July - 12 
A high security alert has been issued at airports, as the Indian youth including Keralites who joined Islamic State (IS) may return after the IS continues to lose grip over Iraq, reports Mathrubhumi on July 13. The National Investigation Agency (NIA)
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A high security alert has been issued at airports, as the Indian youth including Keralites who joined Islamic State (IS) may return after the IS continues to lose grip over Iraq, reports Mathrubhumi on July 13. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an extensive investigation on ‘IS recruit’ after a man from Kannur (Kerala) arrested in New Delhi with suspected IS links on July 11. There are reports that IS-joined Indian youth may use forged documents to return the country. The NIA has directed the Immigration departments at airports across the country to remain on high alert. The NIA had already sent the list of those who left the country to join IS. The list includes 183 youth from Kerala in which 95 are in Namgarhar in Afghanistan and rest are suspected to be at Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.Among the Keralites in the list, 88 are from Kasragod, 33 from Kannur, 28 from Malappuram, 19 from Kozhikode, six from Kollam and five from Palakkad. The NIA has revised the list including those who went missing after reaching Gulf countries. Following NIA warning, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued a ‘Red-corner notice’ to the immigration departments at the airports across the country. Besides, Indian embassies in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran and UAE have been told to remain on high alert while issuing documents especially to those who lost passports. It must be noted that Subahani Haji of Thodupuzha in Idukki District in Kerala, had returned from Syria in 2015 and worked as IS agent till he was arrested in 2016 by NIA.
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July - 12 
Even though there was no specific intelligence about Monday's (July 10) attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag District, the primary analysis by agencies suggests that it could be the result of frustration among terrorists who are on the run due
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Even though there was no specific intelligence about Monday's (July 10) attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag District, the primary analysis by agencies suggests that it could be the result of frustration among terrorists who are on the run due to the aggressive line of Security Forces (SFs), reports The Times of India on July 13. According to official figures, Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu & Kashmir Police are literally hunting down terrorists in the Valley with over 100 killed till July 11 this year (2017) as compared to 150 in the whole of 2016. Officials said out of the 100 terrorists killed in major joint operations this year, 33 belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and 23 to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Sources said some of the big names gunned down in the last months included LeT's ‘district commander’ Basir Lashkari (who was listed among A++ category of wanted terrorists in the valley); another top commander of Pakistan-based outfit Abu Haris; outfit's ‘divisional commander’ Abu Musaib; and HM ‘commanders’ Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, Aquib Ahmad Bhat, Abu Hamza and Gulzar Ahmad Lone.According to a senior official who coordinates joint operations with army, CRPF and J&K Police's SOG (Special Operations Group), most of the terrorists have been neutralised in Budgam, Kupwara, Kulgam, Baramulla, Anantnag, Bandipore and Pulwama. He said while 57 terrorists have been killed in joint operations, 43 were killed while infiltrating from Pakistan. "Specific intelligence is being gathered on terrorists hidings in villages and they are being targeted as part of coordinated operations. For example, three terrorists - Javid Ahmed, Sheikh Dawood Ahmed and Aaquib Gul - were neutralised in Budgam on Tuesday (July 11) night after security forces zeroed in on the house where they were holed up," said an official who didn't wish to be named. The officials are, however, concerned about 150 terrorists, including 40-50 who infiltrated from Pakistan, who are still present in south Kashmir.
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July - 12 
Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland (GPRN) [civilian arm of Nationalist Socialists Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM)] in its ‘joint council’ meeting of ‘steering committee’ and ‘council of kilonsers
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Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland (GPRN) [civilian arm of Nationalist Socialists Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM)] in its ‘joint council’ meeting of ‘steering committee’ and ‘council of kilonsers (ministers)’ held on July 12 unanimously reaffirmed to uphold and defend the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN and Government of India as two entities.
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July - 12 
Government of People’s republic of Nagaland (GPRN) during its ‘joint council meeting’ of ‘steering committee’, ‘council’ of kilonsers (Ministers) and ‘heads’ of ‘departments’ on July 1
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Government of People’s republic of Nagaland (GPRN) during its ‘joint council meeting’ of ‘steering committee’, ‘council’ of kilonsers (Ministers) and ‘heads’ of ‘departments’ on July 12 unanimously accepted the merger of Karbi Anglong (Assam) based militant group Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force (NRHPF) with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports Nagaland Post. In a press note, ‘ministry of kilo affairs’ GPRN, ‘secretary’ M. Daniel Lotha stated that 30 members led by its ‘advisor’, Keyhang Rengma (Joseph) ‘chairman’ Logusheng Rengma (Arhabe) ‘vice president’, Manong Rengma (Tennyson) and 50 cadres led by ‘lieutenant colonel.’ Rilugu (Kainito) ‘commander-in-chief’ along with 45 arms and ammunition joined the NSCN/GPRN. Lotha said “the meticulous and priceless contribution for the cause of the nation shall be cherished and honoured by all national workers.”
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July - 12 
In a first, the corpse of a militant was wrapped in the flag of the Islamic State (IS) terror group as hundreds of supporters joined his funeral in Srinagar on July 12, reports The Times of India. They waved flags with pictures of slain Hizb-ul-Mujah
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In a first, the corpse of a militant was wrapped in the flag of the Islamic State (IS) terror group as hundreds of supporters joined his funeral in Srinagar on July 12, reports The Times of India. They waved flags with pictures of slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani and his protégé Zakir Rashid Bhat alias Musa. This was a departure from previous instances when the bodies of slain militants used to be covered with Pakistani flags. Sajad Gilkar, a resident of downtown Srinagar, was killed along with two other HM militants in an encounter on July 12. Police said Gilkar had played a key role in the lynching of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Mohammad Ayub Pandith. Gikar's funeral prayers were held in the premises of Jamia Masjid where Pandith was lynched by a mob on June 22.
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July - 12 
In a statement on July 12, the militant group- United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), claimed the responsibility of killing one civilian named Ranjan Das (45) in Jiribam District on July 10, reports E-pao. In the statement UTLA alleged the person as a
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In a statement on July 12, the militant group- United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), claimed the responsibility of killing one civilian named Ranjan Das (45) in Jiribam District on July 10, reports E-pao. In the statement UTLA alleged the person as an informer of Assam Rifles (AR).
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July - 12 
India was relying heavily on its contacts from Turkey and Palestine in Mosul (Iraq), besides other neighbouring countries to locate 39 Indian construction workers abducted by Islamic State (IS) militants in Mosul in 2014, reports Hindustan Times on J
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India was relying heavily on its contacts from Turkey and Palestine in Mosul (Iraq), besides other neighbouring countries to locate 39 Indian construction workers abducted by Islamic State (IS) militants in Mosul in 2014, reports Hindustan Times on July 13. Indian officials responded that “It’s difficult, but don’t forget that we have always been led by hope”, when asked about the India’s chances of locating Indian construction workers. Nevertheless, the Ministry External Affairs (MEA) said that until there is any information to the contrary, it will continue to work under the assumption that the captives are still alive. Getting credible information on the labourers has been a daunting task, said an official familiar with the developments. “The first task was to find local contacts, and that became all the more difficult once the Islamic State took over Mosul completely,” he added. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed the matter with her Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, on two occasions after the kidnapping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also brought it up during interactions with Palestine president Mahmoud Abbas and Turkish premier Tayyip Erdogan.
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Meanwhile, in a statement on July 12, the United Naga Council (UNC) alleged that "a party engaged in the tripartite talks is intentionally trying to sabotage the ongoing dialogue on district creation issue" and informed the Naga people in M
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Meanwhile, in a statement on July 12, the United Naga Council (UNC) alleged that "a party engaged in the tripartite talks is intentionally trying to sabotage the ongoing dialogue on district creation issue" and informed the Naga people in Manipur “to remain alert to face any eventuality”, reports E-pao.
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Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 12 arrested one Rabichand Siaram from Uripok in Imphal West District, in a case related to the killing of former ‘chairman’ of the banned group People’s Revolutionary
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Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 12 arrested one Rabichand Siaram from Uripok in Imphal West District, in a case related to the killing of former ‘chairman’ of the banned group People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), reports Morung Express. According to the NIA official, accused Rabichand Siaram was arrested for his alleged involvement in carrying and delivering arms to the accused who allegedly killed Ningombam Sanjit Singh, ex-chairman of PREPAK and his driver Leishangthem Sanjit Singh on the intervening night of June 21 and 22, 2016 at Manipur Rifles, Khabeisoi. The official said that during investigation, it was revealed that one of the absconding accused, Urikhinbham Budhichandra, ‘publicity secretary’ of PREPAK, had sent the weapons to the killers through one unknown person.
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Meanwhile, United States (US) State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert on July 12 said that "We consider it to have been a terrorist attack in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in which seven religious pilgrims were killed. That's of great c
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Meanwhile, United States (US) State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert on July 12 said that "We consider it to have been a terrorist attack in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in which seven religious pilgrims were killed. That's of great concern to us." Nauert further said that the terror attack is particularly "reprehensible" because it targeted civilians. "These were civilians, they were killed as they were exercising their right to worship, and that is in large part what makes this so reprehensible. That is a great concern to us," the State Department spokeswoman added.
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Suspected Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants set ablaze two vehicles at a crusher unit in Ormanjhi in Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. Posters ordering the closure of illegal crusher units, proper pay to labourers and proh
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Suspected Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants set ablaze two vehicles at a crusher unit in Ormanjhi in Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. Posters ordering the closure of illegal crusher units, proper pay to labourers and prohibiting the employment of women labourers at night were found at the spot.
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July - 12 
The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) which has blockaded the National Highway and the lone railway track in the State to push its demand for a separate state has sought tri-partite talks with the Union and State Governments over its
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The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) which has blockaded the National Highway and the lone railway track in the State to push its demand for a separate state has sought tri-partite talks with the Union and State Governments over its demand on July 12, reports The Morung Express. “We have sought the Governor’s intervention and a tri-partite meeting between us, the Centre and state governments to resolve the matter,” IPFT President Narendra Chandra Debbarma said. Meanwhile, a group of 14 IPFT workers stood nude in front of the Champak Nagar Bridge, gateway to the Barmura hill ranges, on July 12 morning as part of the protest, added Tripurainfo. However, after the Police intervention, these protesters fled the spot.
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Two soldiers were killed as Pakistan army violated ceasefire in Keran sector of Kupwara District on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army spokesman said that Pakistan violated ceasefire in Farkian Gali in Keran sector of North Kashmir this aftern
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Two soldiers were killed as Pakistan army violated ceasefire in Keran sector of Kupwara District on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army spokesman said that Pakistan violated ceasefire in Farkian Gali in Keran sector of North Kashmir this afternoon and targeted Balbir Post. He said that two Army personnel of 3 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles (JAKRIF), identified as Lance Naik Ranjit Singh and Rifleman Satish Bhagat were killed in the firing.
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July - 13 
Assistant Constable Mankuram Kashyap was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kondagaon District on July 13, reports Indian Express. The incident took pla
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Assistant Constable Mankuram Kashyap was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kondagaon District on July 13, reports Indian Express. The incident took place in Kilam-Kudur forest under the Mardapal Police Station limits. A Police team which was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation came under fire inside the core area of the forest at Ranapal. After the exchange of fire between the two sides stopped, the Naxals had triggered the IED blast near Kudur as the Security Forces (SFs) were leaving the area, in which Kashyap sustained injuries.
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Authorities on July 13 imposed curfew in Shopian town and restrictions in many other parts of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain law and order as a strike called by separatists disrupted normal life in the Valley, reports The Times of India. Curfew has be
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Authorities on July 13 imposed curfew in Shopian town and restrictions in many other parts of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain law and order as a strike called by separatists disrupted normal life in the Valley, reports The Times of India. Curfew has been imposed in Shopian town of south Kashmir as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, a Police official said. He said these measures were taken to prevent any untoward incident in view of the strike called by separatists to mark the death anniversary of 21 persons who were killed in firing by the Dogra Army on this day in 1931.
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Both civil society organizations and political parties based in Mizoram have submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on July 13 demanding a “separate administration for the Zo people (Chin-Kuki-Mizo/Zomi) in the present Manipur
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Both civil society organizations and political parties based in Mizoram have submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on July 13 demanding a “separate administration for the Zo people (Chin-Kuki-Mizo/Zomi) in the present Manipur at the same status as that of the Nagas be made outside the ambit of the Manipur Government,” reports Morung Express. The memorandum also demanded that “a process be initiated for fulfillment of the enduring desire of the Zo people (Chin-Kuki-Mizo/Zomi) in the present Manipur to be integrated under the same administration with their Zo brothers of present Mizoram which is apparently being done in the case of Nagas”. The memorandum was jointly submitted by Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA), Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP), Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), Mizo Zirlai Pawl [(Mizo Students’ Association) (MZP)], Mizo Students’ Union (MSU), Zo Re-Unification Organization (ZORO), Bharatiya Janata Party, Mizoram State (BJP – Mizoram), Indian National Congress, Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) and Mizoram People’s Conference (MPC). In the memorandum it was stated that the Government of India must ensure that no ancestral Zo territory be left behind under the Manipur Government to be further “subjugated and marginalized”.
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India on July 13 asserted that cross- border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was at the “heart” of the matter that was threatening regional peace and snubbed China for its offer to mediate to resolve the Kashmir issue, insisting
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India on July 13 asserted that cross- border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was at the “heart” of the matter that was threatening regional peace and snubbed China for its offer to mediate to resolve the Kashmir issue, insisting it was a bilateral matter between it and Pakistan, reports Daily Excelsior. India’s strong reaction came a day after the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China was willing to play a “constructive role” in improving Indo-Pak ties, especially after the increased hostility along the Line of Control (LoC). He also said the situation in Kashmir has attracted “international” attention. “At the heart of the matter is really the issue of cross- border terrorism perpetrated on India including on the people of the state of J&K. So, the matter is that cross-border terrorism in our region emanating from a particular source is threatening peace and stability in not only India but other neighbours,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said. As far as the Kashmir issue itself is concerned, the Government’s position has been very consistent and clear, he asserted. “We have been ready to have dialogue with Pakistan among other issues (including) J&K in a bilateral framework. That position of addressing all issues with Pakistan including the Kashmir issue in a bilateral framework has not changed,” Baglay said. He also strongly rejected allegations by Pakistan that India was using chemical weapons in Kashmir, saying India is against the use of chemical weapon anywhere by anyone in any situation. Baglay hit out at the Pakistan Government for “reading” from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s terror script in glorifying Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani, who was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in July 2016.
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Madurai-based advocate A. Murugan (39), accused of assisting the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have moved to Madras High Court Bench to seek bail in Madurai District on July 13, reports The Hindu. A. Murugan is in judicia
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Madurai-based advocate A. Murugan (39), accused of assisting the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have moved to Madras High Court Bench to seek bail in Madurai District on July 13, reports The Hindu. A. Murugan is in judicial custody since January 8, 2017, in a case booked against him by ‘Q’ branch Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on charges of serving as a messenger to a group of CPI-Maoist cadres.
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More than 50 per cent of around 220 active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are Pakistan nationals, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official said on July 13, reports The Indian Express. He also said that infiltration bids have seen a
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More than 50 per cent of around 220 active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are Pakistan nationals, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official said on July 13, reports The Indian Express. He also said that infiltration bids have seen a rise in last five months. Around 220 terrorists are active in the Kashmir Valley and majority of them are Pakistanis, the official said. At least 120 attempts of infiltration have been made till May, with 30 militants having been successful at the attempt, he said. In 2016, there were 370 attempts of infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir, the official said, adding as many as 119 terrorists had sneaked into the country that year.According to data compiled by the UMHA, 88 Kashmiri youths had joined militancy in 2016, the highest in last six years. In 2014, 222 terrorists tried to enter the country, but only 65 could make it, and in 2015, 121 ultras attempted to cross the border, but 33 of them were successful. Besides, there has been a steady increase in the number of youths taking up arms in the Valley from 2014 onwards as compared to ones between 2010 and 2013, the data said. In 2010, as many as 54 youths joined militancy, in 2011, however, the number came down to 23. It further dipped to 21 in 2012 and 16 in 2013, it added.
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On July 13, Deoria Police in Uttar Pradesh (UP) arrested a person, identified as Farhan Ahmad who had threatened to blow up Uttar Pradesh state assembly building with bombs on the event of India’s Independence Day-August 15, 2017, dnaindia.com
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On July 13, Deoria Police in Uttar Pradesh (UP) arrested a person, identified as Farhan Ahmad who had threatened to blow up Uttar Pradesh state assembly building with bombs on the event of India’s Independence Day-August 15, 2017, dnaindia.com reports on July 14. The arrested student is a resident of Deoria District of UP. A BA second year student, Ahmad had called up Additional Director General (ADG) AK Prasad on July 6, 2017 and had threatened to blow up UP state assembly building on August 15, 2017. Since then Police was on a look-out for the caller. They traced the mobile shop in Deoria from where Farhan had bought the SIM card by giving fake identity and address proofs. On the basis of the shopkeeper's description of the buyer, Deoria Police nabbed Ahmad. The arrested student has admitted to making the threat call to the ADG. The Police also discovered the mobile phone Ahmad used to make the call from him. An FIR has been registered against him. The police are conducting further investigation to check whether Ahmad has any links with any terror groups.
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Security Forces (SFs) of Odisha will intensify combing operations to arrest elusive Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Akkiraju Haragopal aka Ramakrishna aka RK, reports The Telegraph on July 14. Ramakrishna, who hea
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Security Forces (SFs) of Odisha will intensify combing operations to arrest elusive Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Akkiraju Haragopal aka Ramakrishna aka RK, reports The Telegraph on July 14. Ramakrishna, who heads the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the Maoists, is believed to be injured in a gunfight with a joint team of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Police in Malkangiri on October 24, 2016. "He may try to move out of his hideout, taking advantage of rains. This is the chance to catch him," Koraput Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Jagannath Rao said. In Odisha, Koraput and Malkangiri Districts have been the main theatres of his activities. "He is cunning as a fox and a master strategist. If we take him out, it will be a body blow to the Maoist movement," said a Police officer. Ramakrishna's grip over the Maoists active in Odisha became firmer following the arrest of top Odia Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda from Berhampur in July 2014.
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 13 recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 2,000 denomination amounting to over INR 1.8 million from the possession of three Mizo women at Abdullapur in Hailakandi District, reports The Assam Tribune. The Mizo
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 13 recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 2,000 denomination amounting to over INR 1.8 million from the possession of three Mizo women at Abdullapur in Hailakandi District, reports The Assam Tribune. The Mizo women, identified as Sanfantui Fanai, Giliani Fanai and Lalhakliana have been sent to the Police custody.
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Separately, the United Naga Council (UNC) on July 13 alleged that “a party engaging in the tripartite talks is intentionally trying to sabotage the ongoing dialogue on district creation issue, reports Morung Express.” However, the UNC did
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Separately, the United Naga Council (UNC) on July 13 alleged that “a party engaging in the tripartite talks is intentionally trying to sabotage the ongoing dialogue on district creation issue, reports Morung Express.” However, the UNC did not specify further on it. Irked by the alleged development, the UNC expressed it can no longer remain mute over such development. UNC also said that the Naga people in Manipur “to remain alert to face any eventuality
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The government has approved a full-fledged intelligence wing in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), which guards the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders, The Times of India reports on July 14. The move, officials said, would give a boost to operational efficie
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The government has approved a full-fledged intelligence wing in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), which guards the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders, The Times of India reports on July 14. The move, officials said, would give a boost to operational efficiency of SSB as there would be 650 dedicated posts for intelligence gathering at these borders. SSB guards these two borders where there are no restrictions on the movement of people on either side.Officials said that there was a need for SSB's own intelligence wing as the whole border area comprised of densely populated foot hills and plains, thick jungles, under-developed regions and inhospitable terrains and the border population on both sides has strong regional, cultural and economic ties. "There is trans-border movement of criminals and anti-national elements which pose a major challenge on the border in the context of the visa-free regime. Most of the stretches of the border are infested with ISI acitivists, Indian insurgent groups (IIGs), left-wing extremism (LWE), fundamentalists, smugglers of arms/ammunition, narcotics, Indian fake currency and human traffickers. In addition to that, various other anti-India forces with the help of inimical groups are also trying to foment trouble on Indian side," said SSB PRO, Manoj Keshav.
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The State Government on July 13 urged the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) leadership to call off their indefinite National Highway and Railway Blockade programme keeping in mind of people’s sufferings, reports Tripurainfo. &ld
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The State Government on July 13 urged the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) leadership to call off their indefinite National Highway and Railway Blockade programme keeping in mind of people’s sufferings, reports Tripurainfo. “The state government requested the IPFT leadership to call off the ongoing blockade programme immediate as it has been disturbing the people”, according to an official release issued by ICA. In the press release, the State Government said that it has been strongly opposing Twipraland demand for long time. “Twipraland demand is unrealistic and the people don’t support this kind of demand. Therefore, calling off the ongoing stir for creation of Twipraland”, it said. “Carrying essential goods from outside the state, trade and movement of people have become complicated due to the stir. People in general are the worst suffers of the blockade programme”, it said adding that the government wants people’s cooperation to maintain peace and tranquility in the State.
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)s were recovered below an iron bridge at Chota Bekra area located along Jiribam-Tipaimukh in Jiribam District on July13, reports Nagaland Post. The IED bombs were found by personnel of 37 Assam Rifles on ROP du
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)s were recovered below an iron bridge at Chota Bekra area located along Jiribam-Tipaimukh in Jiribam District on July13, reports Nagaland Post. The IED bombs were found by personnel of 37 Assam Rifles on ROP duty at around 7:30 am. The IEDs were later retrieved and disposed of by bomb experts of 37 AR. Person/group behind the planting of the IEDs is being ascertained.
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Top Army officials are of the view that though militancy is on the wane in the State, there is need for identifying the areas where insurgency can erupt again, reports TheAssam Tribune on July 14. Further, according to the officials the present locat
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Top Army officials are of the view that though militancy is on the wane in the State, there is need for identifying the areas where insurgency can erupt again, reports TheAssam Tribune on July 14. Further, according to the officials the present location of the Army deployment can also be reviewed considering the fact that some areas of the State have become peaceful.
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60 grams of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate or PETN, an explosive chemical was found in Uttar Pradesh (UP) state assembly on July 13, reports oneindia.com. Speaking in the Assembly on UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for an NIA investigation.&qu
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60 grams of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate or PETN, an explosive chemical was found in Uttar Pradesh (UP) state assembly on July 13, reports oneindia.com. Speaking in the Assembly on UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for an NIA investigation."PETN explosive was found and action must be taken against those involved. NIA must investigate this...Security guidelines must be issued and everyone must follow them," Adityanath told the assembly on July 14. "Strong security system must be established as this could be a terror conspiracy," he added.PETN is a major ingredient of Semtex and belongs to the same chemical family as nitroglycerin. It is one of the most powerful explosives made today and is a favourite among terrorists because its colourless crystals are hard to detect in a sealed container. "Everyone needs to be cautious related to security matters. Police verification needs to be done for workers in assembly," the CM further said.
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Britain’s approach to working with India on the terrorism challenges faced by both countries has long been “rock solid” and continued to remain so, British High Commissioner to India, Sir Dominic Asquith said on July 14, reports The
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Britain’s approach to working with India on the terrorism challenges faced by both countries has long been “rock solid” and continued to remain so, British High Commissioner to India, Sir Dominic Asquith said on July 14, reports The Hindu. “There has been close collaboration all the way through…we know India suffers massively and we are as strong collaborating with India on fighting it as we ever were,” said Asquith.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted three members of a family, suspecting them to be ‘police informers’, and subsequently killed them in Jamui District on July 14, reports The Telegraph. A group of Maoists descend
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted three members of a family, suspecting them to be ‘police informers’, and subsequently killed them in Jamui District on July 14, reports The Telegraph. A group of Maoists descended on the house of Shiv Koda at Tari village in the early hours of Friday and held three members of the family hostage at gunpoint. Thereafter, they took them to the nearby Kukarjhap dam near Barhat and killed them. The Police identified the deceased as Shiv Koda, Bajrangi Koda and Meena Devi. The bodies bore multiple injuries which suggested that the killers had used heavy stones and blunt objects to kill them. Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP), Jayant Kant said, “We found the bodies near Kukurjhap dam near Barhat. A red slip found at the spot claimed responsibility for the killings,” he said adding that the Police had started combing operations in the Maoist-hit area.
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In another incident, Police detained driver of ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Aijaz Ahmad Mir, identified as Touseef Ahmad for his alleged links with the militants on July 14, adds Daily Excelsior. S
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In another incident, Police detained driver of ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Aijaz Ahmad Mir, identified as Touseef Ahmad for his alleged links with the militants on July 14, adds Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Touseef Ahmad was picked up by Police for questioning following inputs that he is in touch with the militants. According to reports, Police has arrested two more persons along with Touseef for their links with militants. Sources said that Touseef has worked with the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police in the past and is accused of supplying ammunition and facilitating militant movement.
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July - 14 
India has yet again underscored the need to flush out the Northeast-based militants, including those belonging to the Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), operating from Myanmar, reports The Assam Tribune. Commander-in
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India has yet again underscored the need to flush out the Northeast-based militants, including those belonging to the Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), operating from Myanmar, reports The Assam Tribune. Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services, Senior General U Min Aung Hliang is currently touring India and he called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other ministers here today. He also called on Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, besides Army chief General Vipin Rawat. According to official sources, the visiting Senior General briefed the Prime Minister about bilateral defence and security cooperation. The Prime Minister appreciated the close cooperation between the armed forces of India and Myanmar.
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Meanwhile, Police constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Munir Ahmad Khan, said that the SIT will be headed by Deputy Inspec
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Meanwhile, Police constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Munir Ahmad Khan, said that the SIT will be headed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of South Kashmir Range SP Pani. “The SIT has been constituted to expedite the probe and investigate all the pros and cons. The probe involves foreign militants so it will take some time,” he said. Asked whether anyone has been detained so far, the IGP said: “As of now, I cannot divulge any details with regard to the probe.” Police have named LeT ‘commander’ Abu Ismail as prime suspect in the attack on Amarnath Yatra bus that left seven pilgrims dead and 19 others injured on July 10. The SIT will probe all the angles of the case.
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President of the Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Tripura (IPFT) Narendra Chandra Debbarma rejected the appeal of Tripura Government to withdraw the ongoing rail and road blockade imposed by IPFT that enters its fifth day on July 14, reports The Se
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President of the Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Tripura (IPFT) Narendra Chandra Debbarma rejected the appeal of Tripura Government to withdraw the ongoing rail and road blockade imposed by IPFT that enters its fifth day on July 14, reports The Sentinel. Reiterating its stand in opposing the demand for a separate State and the rail and road blocked movement as unjustified; the State Government has urged the IPFT leaders to refrain themselves from the agitation that is causing grave problems to people.
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Separately, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was arrested by SFs in Sumbal area of Bandipora District on July 14, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said that acting on specific information regarding the movement of militants in Markundal-Pus
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Separately, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was arrested by SFs in Sumbal area of Bandipora District on July 14, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said that acting on specific information regarding the movement of militants in Markundal-Pushwari area, a joint ambush was laid in the orchards by Police, Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) this morning (July 14) at around 6 am. He said during the ambush, suspicious movement of a person was noticed in the area and he was challenged to stop but he tried to run away from the spot. “He was, however, overpowered by the alert security forces and apprehended subsequently,” the official said, adding that later on during investigation he identified himself as Shahbaz Rasool Mir of Mir Mohalla Hajin of the Bandipora District. The Police official said that Shahbaz was a recent militant recruit and he had joined the LeT few months ago. Police recovered a Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, four pistol rounds, one grenade and a knife from his possession.
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Tamil Nadu Police arrested Valarmathi, a second-year journalism student, under the Goondas Act for taking part in the region's oil pipeline protests at Kathiramangalam in Thanjavur District on July 14, reports India Today. Policetermed her a Comm
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Tamil Nadu Police arrested Valarmathi, a second-year journalism student, under the Goondas Act for taking part in the region's oil pipeline protests at Kathiramangalam in Thanjavur District on July 14, reports India Today. Policetermed her a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser. The village has been rocked by continuing protests over an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) oil pipeline. Protests first broke out on June 30, 2017 after villagers noticed viscous substance leaking out from an ONGC pipeline in the area.
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The officials of City Task Force on July 14 arrested one person, identified as Mohammed Sayyed and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in denominations of INR 2,000 notes with a face value of INR 408,000 from him at the railway station in Visakha
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The officials of City Task Force on July 14 arrested one person, identified as Mohammed Sayyed and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in denominations of INR 2,000 notes with a face value of INR 408,000 from him at the railway station in Visakhapatnam, reports Business Standard. Ali was involved in chain snatchings in and around Saidabad Police Station under Ranga Reddy District of Telangana and was also accused in abetment of a murder case in which a former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Kondapuri Ramalu was killed under Chaitanyapuri Police Station under Cyberabad, the Joint Commissioner of Police D Nagendra Kumar said.While under judicial remand in Chanchalguda Prison, Ali came in contact with one Khaimool from Malda District in West Bengal who was serving a sentence for circulating counterfeit notes, said the official. He acquired knowledge in circulation of FICN from him to do the illegal trade, Kumar said.After he was released on bail, Ali went to West Bengal and met Khaimool, who was also out on bail. He procured the counterfeit currency of INR 408,000 from Khaimool and came to Visakhapatnam city on July 14, the official added. The Police are suspecting that the fake currency was printed in Bangladesh and pumped into India. Kumar said the counterfeit currency was believed to be printed in border areas of West Bengal or Bangladesh.
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The Supreme Court on July 14 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe 98 cases of extra-judicial killings in Manipur by State Police and Security Forces and fixed a deadline of December 31 for registering the First Information Repo
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The Supreme Court on July 14 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe 98 cases of extra-judicial killings in Manipur by State Police and Security Forces and fixed a deadline of December 31 for registering the First Information Reports (FIR) s, completion of investigation and filing of charge sheets in appropriate cases, reports The Telegraph. The apex court passed the direction saying no member of the Manipur Police shall be part of the Special investigating Team (SIT) to be constituted by the CBI for the probe as the allegations are mostly against the local Police and in most cases FIRs were lodged against the deceased instead of the accused Police/security personnel. "We are of the opinion that it would be appropriate if the CBI is required to look into these fake encounters or use of excessive or retaliatory force. Accordingly, the director of the CBI is directed to nominate a group of five officers to go through the records of the cases mentioned in three tables, lodge necessary FIRs and complete the investigations into the same by December 31, 2017, and prepare charge sheets, wherever necessary," a bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and U.U. Lalit said.
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July - 14 
Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Yengao forest area in Gadchiroli District on July 12, reports First Post. A Police team conducting an anti-Naxal o
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Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Yengao forest area in Gadchiroli District on July 12, reports First Post. A Police team conducting an anti-Naxal operation in Yengao forest came under attack from the Maoists and in the subsequent exchange of fire that followed, two women Maoists were killed. Identity of the slain cadres was yet to be established, Police said. Ration items, including rice and oil, besides a cache of torches and batteries and large amount of weapons were recovered from the site, Police added.
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July - 15 
An ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Chetan Yadav, was arrested from Gurug village under Latehar Police Station in Latehar District on July 15, reports The Telegraph. Yadav is wanted in more than a dozen cases of N
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An ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Chetan Yadav, was arrested from Gurug village under Latehar Police Station in Latehar District on July 15, reports The Telegraph. Yadav is wanted in more than a dozen cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence. TPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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July - 15 
An Army trooper was killed as Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing targeting forward defence location and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Manjakote sector of Rajouri District on July 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Rep
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An Army trooper was killed as Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing targeting forward defence location and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Manjakote sector of Rajouri District on July 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that Pakistan Army started shelling forward Indian posts and civilian areas in Manjakote sector of the District at 2.30 pm. The Indian side immediately retaliated the shelling and firing, leading to heavy exchanges. A forward patrol party of the Army was reportedly caught in shelling by Pakistani troops at Tarkundi, falling between Manjakote and Balakote sectors of Rajouri and Poonch Districts, in which an Army soldier was seriously injured. Later, the trooper identified as Lance Naik Mohammad Naseer (35), succumbed to his injuries.
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July - 15 
Another operation against militants has been launched at Aripal in Tral in Pulwama District, adds Daily Excelsior. However, details are awaited.
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Another operation against militants has been launched at Aripal in Tral in Pulwama District, adds Daily Excelsior. However, details are awaited.
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July - 15 
At least three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral in Pulwama District on July 15 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said SFs and State Police launched a joint search operation in the woods at Dant
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At least three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral in Pulwama District on July 15 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said SFs and State Police launched a joint search operation in the woods at Dantiwan Satoor forest in Tral in Pulwama District. When the forest area was being sealed, militants hiding there opened fire, they said, adding that SFs also retaliated ensuing a fierce encounter. It is reported that three militants were killed, they said, adding that the bodies of militants have not yet been recovered.
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July - 15 
Hundreds of crores of rupees of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) especially of INR 2,000 denomination printed by notorious gangs of neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan are flooding Malda District in West Bengal for illegal circulation
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Hundreds of crores of rupees of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) especially of INR 2,000 denomination printed by notorious gangs of neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan are flooding Malda District in West Bengal for illegal circulation in the country and disrupting nation’s economy, newindianexpress reports on July 16. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials have alerted the Hyderabad Police to be vigilant in preventing the circulation of such fake currency by providing proper leads about the gang members indulging in the offence. “For the first time after demonetisation, we have received specific information from Central agencies about these gangs who have brought huge quantities of fake currency of Rs 2,000 denomination to the city and being circulated at selected congested business localities. Following the tip off, our teams have kept a close vigil and arrested three persons and recovered fake currency worth Rs 1.90 lakh from them,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Task Force, B Limba Reddy said.
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July - 15 
In the meantime, Security Forces (SFs) busted a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant module, luring youth to militancy, by arresting three persons in Baramulla District, adds Daily Excelsior on July 16. The arrested HM militants were identified as Ansaru
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In the meantime, Security Forces (SFs) busted a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant module, luring youth to militancy, by arresting three persons in Baramulla District, adds Daily Excelsior on July 16. The arrested HM militants were identified as Ansarullah Tantaray, Abdul Rashid Bhat, and Mehrajuddin Kak. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, Imtiyaz Hussain said that Baramulla Police, assisted by other SFs, busted the module which has been active in the area to lure young boys to militancy. The SSP said the module was being spearheaded by HM ‘commander’ Parvez Wani alias Mub-ashir, a resident of Gagloora, Handwara in North Kashmir’s Kupwara District. The SSP said the module had plans to send many boys to Pakistan on valid visa to get them trained in militant camps of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “One of the accused Abdul Rashid Bhat had visited Pakistan in the month of May this year and got training for undertaking terrorist activities in Khalid bin Waleed camp of HM located in PoK,” he said. The SSP said Bhat had got the visa from Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi on the recommendation of a separatist organization. “Arms, ammunition and Rs one lakh in Indian currency has been recovered from their possession,” he said. He said that module has not only been luring young boys to militancy, but providing all logistic support to other militants of the outfit as well. Imtiyaz said recently Baramulla Police saved around 10 boys meant to be inducted in militant ranks and handed them over to their parents
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July - 15 
Meanwhile, Jamia Masjid area in downtown Srinagar also observed a shutdown on July 15, to mourn the death of militant Sajid Ahmad Gilkar who was killed along with two of his associates in an encounter with SFs at Radbugh village in Budgam District on
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Meanwhile, Jamia Masjid area in downtown Srinagar also observed a shutdown on July 15, to mourn the death of militant Sajid Ahmad Gilkar who was killed along with two of his associates in an encounter with SFs at Radbugh village in Budgam District on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior
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July - 15 
Police arrested four persons including a Policeman and bank official for their involvement in providing logistic support and participation in the killing of Special Police Officer (SPO) Khurshid Ahmed in Imamsahab Shopian last month, reports Daily Ex
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Police arrested four persons including a Policeman and bank official for their involvement in providing logistic support and participation in the killing of Special Police Officer (SPO) Khurshid Ahmed in Imamsahab Shopian last month, reports Daily Excelsior on July 16. Police said that during the investigations of the case, it was revealed that the attack was carried out by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit based in Shopian. “One Nazim Nazir Dar on the direction of other HM militants Saddam Padder and Irfan Abdullah Ganie, both residents of Heff carried the attack”, said Police. Police said that in the criminal conspiracy four OGWs (Over Ground Workers) provided logistic support to the militant group who were identified as Amir Mohidin - a bank official, Constable Towseef Ahmad of Chakoora, Basharat Yusuf Mir - working as private teacher and Iftikar Rather alias Jamshed. “After sustained questioning they were arrested and are being investigated for their roles”, Police said.
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July - 15 
The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has denied the presence of North East-based militant camps in the country, reports The Shillong Times. Addressing a press conference in Shillong on July 15 after the culmination of the talks with the Border Security
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The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has denied the presence of North East-based militant camps in the country, reports The Shillong Times. Addressing a press conference in Shillong on July 15 after the culmination of the talks with the Border Security Force (BSF) officials, BGB Additional Director General (North East region) Mohammad Zahid Hasan said Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards anti-social elements and the country’s leadership maintains a tough stand against insurgent groups. “These (presence of insurgent camps) are mere perceptions… We will firmly act if there is any,” Zahid said. BSF had raised the issue of presence of outfits like Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in Bangladesh territory and sought stringent action against them. Earlier, Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Meghalaya frontier) PK Dubey reiterated that there are no regulated militant camps in Bangladesh which existed 10-15 years back and there is coordinated action between the border sentinels of the two countries. Dubey, however, added that the insurgents are hiding in forests and in houses of their relatives in Bangladesh under fake identity making it difficult for BSF to get information. These insurgents are also marrying local girls. The matter was also discussed when the delegation of BGB and BSF met the Meghalaya DGP on Friday and an action plan was drawn to gather intelligence inputs on people who are hiding in Bangladesh. “We will try to gather intelligence (reports) about them and give it to BGB and they will take necessary action,” Dubey said and added that the State police and BSF will together develop an intelligence network and share inputs with BGB for necessary action.
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July - 15 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the process to attach properties of two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders following a letter received from Bihar Police in this regard, reports The Times of India. Sources said the
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the process to attach properties of two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders following a letter received from Bihar Police in this regard, reports The Times of India. Sources said the ED has initiated action against Pradyuman Sharma and Sandeep Yadav, who are most wanted in Bihar and Jharkhand. Sandeep carries INR 500,000 reward on his head in Bihar and INR 2.5 million in Jharkhand. The Bihar Government has announced INR 50,000 on Pradyuman while he carries a reward of INR 500,000 in Jharkhand. Inspector General (IG) (operation) Kundan Krishnan said four more Maoist leaders are on the list of those whose property details have been collected to be sent to the ED for attachment very soon while work was on against several other leaders. “Most of these properties were in the name of their relatives. This proves that the Maoists are not revolutionaries but like other criminals who lead a lavish life with money extorted from businessmen and villagers,” Krishnan said.
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July - 15 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on July 15, filed a charge-sheet before the special NIA court, Guwahati in connection with a case registered in 2013 against self-styled ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on July 15, filed a charge-sheet before the special NIA court, Guwahati in connection with a case registered in 2013 against self-styled ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Abhijit Asom alias Dr Abhijit Barman alias Dr Mukul Hazarika, `commander-in-chief’ of the outfit Paresh Baruah and one arrested cadre, Joydeep Chelengalias Gagan Hazarika accusing them of waging war against India, reports The Shillong Times. The NIA chargesheet against Hazarika has formally confirms that he leads the banned outfit. Hazarika, who hails from Samaguri in Nagoan District in central Assam, is currently settled in London. Hazarika was identified by one of his bodyguards, Joydeep, who is under arrest. The NIA chargesheet against Hazarika has paved the way for Government of India to seek his extradition from UK.
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July - 15 
The pastor of a local church, Sultan Masih, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants outside the church in Peerubanda Mohalla in Ludhiana District
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The pastor of a local church, Sultan Masih, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants outside the church in Peerubanda Mohalla in Ludhiana District
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July - 15 
Three lower rung cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Bijapur District on July 15, reports Indian Express. The cadres were arrested from a forest near Potenar village when a team of local Police was out on an
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Three lower rung cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Bijapur District on July 15, reports Indian Express. The cadres were arrested from a forest near Potenar village when a team of local Police was out on an area domination operation, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mohit Garg said. The arrested cadres were identified as Motilal Mandavi (25), Paklu Beko (45) and Moti Beko (25). The three Maoists were allegedly involved in setting ablaze a bus in 2015 near Bardela village of Bijapur after asking its passengers to alight. They were also allegedly involved in attacks on Police party and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] incidents, Garg said. Mandavi was a member of Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM), the cultural outfit of the Maoists, he said. Paklu Beko was a member of the Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) group of the Maoists, while Moti Beko was a militia member, the ASP said.
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July - 15 
To counter social evils and to aware the public in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Mirzapur District of the State, Uttar Pradesh Police is promoting women gang like Bundelkhand’s Gulabi (Pink) gang, report The Pioneer on July 16. Sup
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To counter social evils and to aware the public in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Mirzapur District of the State, Uttar Pradesh Police is promoting women gang like Bundelkhand’s Gulabi (Pink) gang, report The Pioneer on July 16. Superintendent of Police (SP) in Mirzapur, Ashish Tewari told reporters that they have started a unique experiment in Naxal-affected areas. Police is promoting women’s Gulabi gang like it was active in Bundelkhand. Members of Gulabi gang will lead awareness programme against social evils and blind faiths of society. There are Naxal affected 107 village in Mirzapur and Police is promoting Gulabi gang in these villages. The Gulabi gang will have at least 10 women member initially. Also, the members of Gulabi gang will get training and gears from local Police. He said these members of the gang will also work as informer for Police. Government can provide some funds for these gangs which will help them to be self-reliant.
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July - 16 
A woman pilgrim, identified as Lalita (47) injured in the militant attack on Amarnath Yatra bus on July 10, succumbed to her injuries at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar on July 16 morning, taking the death toll in the July 10 attack to eight, reports Dail
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A woman pilgrim, identified as Lalita (47) injured in the militant attack on Amarnath Yatra bus on July 10, succumbed to her injuries at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar on July 16 morning, taking the death toll in the July 10 attack to eight, reports Daily Excelsior. The Commander of 1-Sector Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Brigadier R Chakraborty, said that the attack on the Amarnath Yatra in which 8 pilgrims were killed and 19 others injured was an aberration. “We believe that this attack was an aberration and we have intensified our drills and hope such type of attacks won’t take place in future”, he said.
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July - 16 
Also, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kupwara, Shamsher Hussain said Police rescued and foiled the plans of four minor boys of Gulgam village area of Kupwara District to join militant groups when a Police party deputed for the purpose near Line
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Also, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kupwara, Shamsher Hussain said Police rescued and foiled the plans of four minor boys of Gulgam village area of Kupwara District to join militant groups when a Police party deputed for the purpose near Line of Control (LoC)intercepted them, reports Daily Excelsior on July 17. After proper counselling at Police Station Kupwara, they were handed over to their parents, he said. The SSP said that last week, Police in Kupwara prevented four more youth from joining militant groups. They were identified as Hilal Ahmad Fafoo (18), Firdous Ahmad Bhat (19), Touseef Ahmad Shah (16) and Ahteram-ul-Haq Shah (16). “After receiving the information about their fleeing from their homes, Police parties were sent to different locations. The parents of the missing boys and their relatives were also involved, who played the positive role for their motivation and providing timely information with regard to their contact numbers and other details,” Shamsher said.“During the swift operation, two boys from Shatmuqam Lolab were intercepted from Pulwama area who were heading towards Tral and other two boys hailing from Bumhama were intercepted from Vodhpora area who were also planning to move towards Shopian area, the spokesman said. During the course of investigation, all the four boys have confessed that they were going to join the militant ranks as they are being reprimanded by their parents owing to various reasons including poor in studies besides they were also fed up with life style at home due to poverty”, the SSP said. “All the rescued boys have been properly counselled and motivated for their re-union with the families,” he added.
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July - 16 
Anantnag town in south Kashmir, on July 16, observed a shutdown in response to a call given by a religious organisation against the alleged vandalism of the local Jamia Masjid and the arrest of over a dozen youths during clashes, reports Daily Excels
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Anantnag town in south Kashmir, on July 16, observed a shutdown in response to a call given by a religious organisation against the alleged vandalism of the local Jamia Masjid and the arrest of over a dozen youths during clashes, reports Daily Excelsior. The town had witnessed intense clashes between stone-pelters and Security Forces (SFs) on July 14 shortly after Friday prayers. Auqaf Committee headed by Mirwaiz south Kashmir Qazi Yasir Ahmad accused SFs of ransacking the Jamia Masjid during the clashes and arresting 14 persons from there.
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July - 16 
At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed after Special Forces of Indian Army targeted their vehicle along the Line of Control (LoC) in Furikiyan sector in Kupwara District on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Special Forces of A
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At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed after Special Forces of Indian Army targeted their vehicle along the Line of Control (LoC) in Furikiyan sector in Kupwara District on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Special Forces of Army (Paras) targeted a Pakistani Army vehicle on Neelam Valley road on July 16. The vehicle that was targeted by the Special Forces fell into Kishan Ganga River called as Neelam River by Pakistan which is the LoC in the sector. They said five soldiers drowned in the river and one body has been recovered so far. “Pakistani troops were seen searching for the bodies in the river”, they said. Pakistani troops later targeted forward posts of Army but there was no loss of life. The intermittent firing in the area continued
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July - 16 
Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Tripura (IPFT) has continued to impose the ongoing rail and road blockade, which has entered into its eighth day on July 16, reports Tripurainfo. State Chief Minister Shri Manik Sarkar on July 16, 2017 appealed to U
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Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Tripura (IPFT) has continued to impose the ongoing rail and road blockade, which has entered into its eighth day on July 16, reports Tripurainfo. State Chief Minister Shri Manik Sarkar on July 16, 2017 appealed to Union Minister of Home Affairs Shri Rajnath Singh to intervene in the matter.
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July - 16 
Meanwhile, UMHA has asked CRPF (Bihar Sector) to submit a fact-finding inquiry report for the feasibility and use of the two additional battalions in the State, reports The Times of India on July 17. At present, three battalions of Sashastra Seema Ba
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Meanwhile, UMHA has asked CRPF (Bihar Sector) to submit a fact-finding inquiry report for the feasibility and use of the two additional battalions in the State, reports The Times of India on July 17. At present, three battalions of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and five regular and two CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalions of CRPF are deployed in Bihar.
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July - 16 
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident and said that Indian Army targeted an army vehicle which fell in the river at Athmuqam in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The ISPR said the body of one of the soldiers ha
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Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident and said that Indian Army targeted an army vehicle which fell in the river at Athmuqam in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The ISPR said the body of one of the soldiers had been found while the search for the others was under way. “Pakistani troops effectively responded to the ceasefire violation”, the ISPR added.
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July - 16 
Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati will distribute around 10 lakh Direct-To-Home (DTH) set-top boxes free in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas of the country, reports The Television Post on July 17. The purpose is to reach out to people
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Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati will distribute around 10 lakh Direct-To-Home (DTH) set-top boxes free in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas of the country, reports The Television Post on July 17. The purpose is to reach out to people in the “media dark” region, which is affected by Naxals. Addressing an event in Raipur District of Chhattisgarh, Information and Broadcasting Minister (I & B) Venkaiah Naidu said that such an initiative would enable people in remote and tribal areas of Naxal-affected States to connect with various development schemes of the Central Government.
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July - 16 
Residents of four villages in Jamui District have taken shelter on the premises of Barhat Police Station on July 16, fearing threat to their lives from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Telegraph. The Station House
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Residents of four villages in Jamui District have taken shelter on the premises of Barhat Police Station on July 16, fearing threat to their lives from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Telegraph. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Barhat Police Station Amit Kumar told reporters that Police is trying to instill confidence among the villagers to go back to their respective houses. The SHO added that CPI-Maoist cadres have lost their domain in the region. That is why they carried out the incident on July 14, 2017 killing three members of family suspecting them to be ‘police informers’. Sources in the Police headquarters said requisition for the deployment of 12 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Bihar have been made to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). At present, 29 companies of the central force are engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] operations in the state.
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July - 16 
Tribal youths are lured by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as the State Government has failed to address the problem of poverty, said tribal leader from Bargarh District, Pramod Kumar Jhankar, in Koraput District on Jul
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Tribal youths are lured by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as the State Government has failed to address the problem of poverty, said tribal leader from Bargarh District, Pramod Kumar Jhankar, in Koraput District on July 16, reports New Indian Express. Speaking at the State-level tribal community leaders’ meeting organised jointly by Odisha Adivasi Kalyan Mahasangha (OAKM) and Naxal Birodhi Hinsamukta Odisha Abhiyan (NBHOA) on Tribal Museum premises in Koraput, he said the rural youths must be weaned away from the Maoists. The Maoists create hurdles in implementation of different welfare schemes, he said. Chief Secretary of OAKM Niranjan Bisahi said while the State Government claims that about 20,000 posts meant for tribals are lying vacant, steps must be taken to educate and provide proper training to the tribal youths. During the meeting, it was decided to form an All-Odisha Adivasi Bikash Sangharsh Samiti (AOABSS) to take up tribal issues. The forum would launch agitations across the State, informed Bharat Bhusan, convener of NBHOA.
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July - 16 
Two militants including one from the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and one from Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) were arrested by Assam Rifles (AR) during two separate search
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Two militants including one from the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and one from Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) were arrested by Assam Rifles (AR) during two separate search operations on July 16, reports The Arunachal Times. In the first incident, a militant of NSCN-K, identified as ‘sergeant’ Tonpha Pansa, was arrested from Wakka village in Tirap District. A pistol and live ammunition of various weapons were also recovered from the militant. In the second incident, a linkman of NSCN-R, identified as Wangwa Hathum, from Jairampur Town in Tirap District.
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July - 17 
A suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, identified as Salim Mohammad Khan alias Abu Amaar believed to be involved in an attack on a CRPF camp in Uttar Pradesh in 2008, was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from the international
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A suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, identified as Salim Mohammad Khan alias Abu Amaar believed to be involved in an attack on a CRPF camp in Uttar Pradesh in 2008, was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from the international airport in Mumbai on July 17, after he was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reports Mumbai Mirror. Counter-terrorism officials said Khan, who was trained in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was the “mastermind” of the fidayeen (suicide) attack on a CRPF Group Centre in Rampur that left eight soldiers dead and wounded five.Khan is accused of sourcing AK-47s used in the attack from Kashmir and storing them in his house in Fatehpur. Sources said Khan was “pushed back” after authorities in UAE learnt about his illegal activities raising funds for terrorists and communicating with them in their country. They, in turn, alerted his presence to the Indian government. This led to his deportation following a few rounds of diplomatic exchanges. Security officials said Khan was an “indigenous” Lashkar cadre who received direct training at Muzaffarabad in PoK and intellectual inputs from senior LeT leaders based out of Pakistan. He worked in “close co-ordination” with one Rafique and Kausar, both arrested previously in the Rampur case.
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July - 17 
An Army soldier and an infant were killed in heavy mortar shelling by the Pakistan army while three others including two civilians and a jawan were injured along the Line of Control (LoC)in twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri on July 17, repo
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An Army soldier and an infant were killed in heavy mortar shelling by the Pakistan army while three others including two civilians and a jawan were injured along the Line of Control (LoC)in twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri on July 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistani troops started heavy mortar shelling and firing with automatic and semi-automatic weapons targeting several forward defence locations and civilian areas in Manjakote, Balakote and Mendhar sectors along LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts at 7.30 am. Indian troops gave befitting response to Pakistan’s ceasefire violations at all the places. A mortar shell fired by Pakistan army struck an Army bunker in Tarkundi area of Manjakote sector in Rajouri District in which an Army jawan, identified as Naik Mudassar Ahmedattained martyrdom while another soldier, identified as Naik Firdous Ahmed was injured. Another mortar shell fell on roof of the house of Mohammad Kafeel at village Barhuti in Dadiana area of Balakote sector of Poonch District killing nine year old female child, Sajida Kafeel daughter of Mohammad Kafeel. Two more civilians including Shah Begum (54) and Sharief Ahmad, both residents of Naika Panjgrain were injured in mortar shelling in Manjakote sector of Rajouri District.Report adds that the escalated tensions along the LoC prompted Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General AK Bhat warning his Pakistan counterpart Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza that though India was sincere to maintain peace on LoC, it reserves the right to retaliate appropriately. Heavy shelling forced the district administration to close down Government schools, located close to the LoC while cross-LoC bus between Poonch-Rawlakote route was suspended for second consecutive week in view of shelling and tensions on the LoC, keeping 55 citizens of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) stranded for more than a week, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr Mandeep K Bhandari said. He added that a Contingency Plan has been put in place to help the border dwellers.
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July - 17 
Four civilians and one Assam Rifles (AR) personnel were injured when a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Khurai Ahongei in Imphal East District on July 17, reports E-pao. The four injured civilians have been identified as Wangkhe
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Four civilians and one Assam Rifles (AR) personnel were injured when a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Khurai Ahongei in Imphal East District on July 17, reports E-pao. The four injured civilians have been identified as Wangkheimayum Ibomcha Singh (50), Rk Amushang Meitei (43), Mohammad Ahmed khan (43) and Mohammad Sahid Khan (35). The injured AR personal was identified as F.L. Willington Kom.
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July - 17 
Meanwhile, Pakistan Army on July 17 (today) resorted to heavy shelling and firing targeting the Indian positions on the LoC in Bhimber Gali sector of Rajouri District, Defence Ministry spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Manish Mehta said. "The indiscr
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Meanwhile, Pakistan Army on July 17 (today) resorted to heavy shelling and firing targeting the Indian positions on the LoC in Bhimber Gali sector of Rajouri District, Defence Ministry spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Manish Mehta said. "The indiscriminate firing using small arms, automatics and mortars that started from 7.30am is still on," Mehta said. The Indian Army was retaliating strongly and effectively, he added.
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July - 17 
Meanwhile, Police arrested one militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as Kshetrimayum Gopal, from Moreh forest gate in Tengnoupal District on July 17, reports E-pao.
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Meanwhile, Police arrested one militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as Kshetrimayum Gopal, from Moreh forest gate in Tengnoupal District on July 17, reports E-pao.
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July - 17 
Pakistani troops targeted forward posts of army in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla District by firing mortars on July 17, adds Daily Excelsior. One soldier was injured and he was removed to hospital for treatment.
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Pakistani troops targeted forward posts of army in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla District by firing mortars on July 17, adds Daily Excelsior. One soldier was injured and he was removed to hospital for treatment.
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July - 17 
Separately, militants, on July 17 morning, attacked an Army convoy at Bijbehara in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, an army official said, adding that a man was injured when the forces fired back, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (S
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Separately, militants, on July 17 morning, attacked an Army convoy at Bijbehara in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, an army official said, adding that a man was injured when the forces fired back, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) have cordoned off the area and launched an operation to track down the militants, the official said. "Terrorists opened fire on the last vehicle of the army convoy near Bijbehara. We retaliated and a man was injured in the incident," he said.
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July - 17 
Significantly, on July 17, the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers had held a Commandant-level flag meeting in Samba sector along the IB and “committed” themselves to maintaining peace. In the flag meeting, the two sides had agreed to re- energi
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Significantly, on July 17, the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers had held a Commandant-level flag meeting in Samba sector along the IB and “committed” themselves to maintaining peace. In the flag meeting, the two sides had agreed to re- energize instant communication between field commanders, whenever required, to resolve petty matters.
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July - 17 
The Supreme Court (SC) on July 17 issued notice to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma over a bail application moved by his counsel for the pending Pynursla case, reports The Shillong Times. SC lawyer and couns
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The Supreme Court (SC) on July 17 issued notice to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma over a bail application moved by his counsel for the pending Pynursla case, reports The Shillong Times. SC lawyer and counsel for the State Government Ranjan Mukherjee said over phone on July 18 that more than 22 cases are pending against Champion out of which he is yet to secure bail in four cases.
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July - 17 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killedin an encounter in Bul Bul Nowgam area in Anantnag District on July 17 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag, Altaf Khan said that a joint team of Special Opera
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killedin an encounter in Bul Bul Nowgam area in Anantnag District on July 17 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag, Altaf Khan said that a joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, 19 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)cordoned off Bul Bul Nowgam area following specific inputs about the presence of militants. “As the security forces intensified the searches, the militants hiding in the area opened fire triggering an encounter in which three militants were killed”, he said. The militants have been identified as Showkat Lohar of Arwani, Bijbehara in Anantnag District. He was an ‘A-category’ militant and was recruited by LeT last year (2016) in August. Another militant has been identified as Mudasir Ahmad Hajam of Danwatpura village in Kokernag in Anantnag District. He was ‘B-category’ militant and joined LeT in January 2017. Both the militants were part of Bashir Lashker group, who was killed early this month. The third militant is said to be a Pakistani and has not been identified as yet. One AK 47 rifle, an SLR and a pistol was recovered from their possession.
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July - 18 
Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) totalling INR 11.23 Crore has been detected since demonetisation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on July 18, reports NDTV. Data available from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) indicates that 1.58 lakh note
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Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) totalling INR 11.23 Crore has been detected since demonetisation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on July 18, reports NDTV. Data available from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) indicates that 1.58 lakh notes of fake currency, having a face value of Rs. 11.23 crore, have been detected in 29 states post demonetisation until July 14, Jaitley said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament). A mobile app has been launched by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which allows the users to see the features of (New) Series INR 500 and 2,000 notes to check their authenticity. The Minister also said that bank notes with writing on them are treated as soiled notes and can be deposited in bank accounts or exchanged at any bank branch.
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July - 18 
Meanwhile, Army also foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Macchil sector in Kupwara District on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army troops deployed at the forward posts in the sector noticed the movement of 5-6 infiltrator
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Meanwhile, Army also foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Macchil sector in Kupwara District on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army troops deployed at the forward posts in the sector noticed the movement of 5-6 infiltrators near the fence and they were challenged but they fled under the cover of darkness leaving behind some ammunition. Search operation has been launched in the area and more troops were rushed to ensure that no militant is hiding in the area.
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July - 18 
Meanwhile, State Government has urged the Union Government to involve the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers in completing the remaining fence work on the Assam-Bangladesh border, reports The Sentinel on July 19. In a memo to the Union Mini
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Meanwhile, State Government has urged the Union Government to involve the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers in completing the remaining fence work on the Assam-Bangladesh border, reports The Sentinel on July 19. In a memo to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), the State Government has requested that the Corps of Engineers be used not only in finishing the remaining border fencing work, but also involve the agency’s expertise in repair of the fence damaged by erosion, floods, etc.
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July - 18 
Over the issue of the National Highway and railway blockade by Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Twipra (IPFT),State’s Governor Tathagata Roy, on July 18, said that he would take up the issue with the Central Government of India and the State
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Over the issue of the National Highway and railway blockade by Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Twipra (IPFT),State’s Governor Tathagata Roy, on July 18, said that he would take up the issue with the Central Government of India and the State Government to find a solution to the eight-day old standoff, reports The Assam Tribune. On the other hand, Union Minister of State Kiren Rijiju, on July 18, denied meeting the representatives of agitating activists of IPFT, added The Shillong Times. Reiterating the same stand of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tripura state committee, Union Home Ministry has made it clear that they would not meet anybody unless the blockade is withdrawn without any pre condition and restore normalcy in the state.
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July - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 18 arrested two militants of National Freedom Fighters of Bodoland (NFFB) near the Guwahati Railway Station in Kamrup (metro) District, reports The Telegraph. The two cadres were identified as Jona Basumatary (35) and De
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 18 arrested two militants of National Freedom Fighters of Bodoland (NFFB) near the Guwahati Railway Station in Kamrup (metro) District, reports The Telegraph. The two cadres were identified as Jona Basumatary (35) and Deepak Choudhury (40). "We have arrested the duo based on the statement of Nihal Ray, another member of the outfit, who was arrested from Bonda here [Guwahati] on Monday [July 17]. Twenty-six extortion pads were seized from them though no arms were found. After a series of interrogations, we came to know that it is an unorganized group which is trying to collect funds," Guwahati commissioner of police Hiren Nath. The cadres said the outfit mainly consists of former members of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB). They are trying to re-establish their base here. Last night, they came from Dimapur, Nagaland," Nath added.
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July - 18 
Separately, a 60-year-old civilian who was injured in Army firing at Bijbehara town in Anantnag District on July 17, succumbed on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Abdullah Ganaie was shot in leg and was referred to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute
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Separately, a 60-year-old civilian who was injured in Army firing at Bijbehara town in Anantnag District on July 17, succumbed on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Abdullah Ganaie was shot in leg and was referred to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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July - 18 
The Central Government would consider dialogue with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) if they renounce violence, says Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on July 18, reports Daiji W
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The Central Government would consider dialogue with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) if they renounce violence, says Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on July 18, reports Daiji World. Minister Ahir said, “The Central Government will consider engaging in dialogue with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) only if they renounce violence and express faith in the democratic process and Constitution of India.” Ahir added that, "The rehabilitation package inter-alia includes an immediate grant of INR 250,000 for higher ranked CPI-Maoist cadres and INR 150,000 lakh for middle or lower rank cadre surrenderees to be kept in their name as fixed deposit which may be withdrawn after completion of three years subject to good behaviour."
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July - 18 
The government on July 18 gave families of 39 Indian abducted in Iraq a new lease of hope by saying that Indians who were abducted by IS (Islamic State) may be alive and lodged in jail in Badush in north-west Mosul, reports indiatimes.com. While most
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The government on July 18 gave families of 39 Indian abducted in Iraq a new lease of hope by saying that Indians who were abducted by IS (Islamic State) may be alive and lodged in jail in Badush in north-west Mosul, reports indiatimes.com. While most of the Mosul is liberated from the IS, Badush jail is still under IS control. The government said this on the basis of the intelligence inputs received from Iraqi intelligence. Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj said that Iraq minister for foreign affairs is visiting in on July 24 and is expected to arrive with more and good news about the Indians. Briefing the members of the family from the abducted, most of who hail from Punjab this information was collected by the minister of state for external affairs, VK Singh after he went to Erbil in Kurdish controlled northern Iraq- the nearest city to Mosul. Singh also held many meetings with Iraqi officials.
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July - 18 
The Government on July 18 informed Parliament that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is "much better" than that of the last year (2016) even as it is keeping a close watch on all developments, which have a bearing on India's
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The Government on July 18 informed Parliament that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is "much better" than that of the last year (2016) even as it is keeping a close watch on all developments, which have a bearing on India's security, reports The Times of India. Citing statistics of violence reported from the State, which has been affected by stone pelting since the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant leader Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said in a written reply in Lok Sabha (Lower house of Indian Parliament) that 583 cases (of violence) have been reported this year (2017) till date against 2897 total registered in 2016. UMHA informed that 12,650 miscreants (referring to the stone pelters) and separatists have been arrested or bound down (charged) under substantive and preventive laws since last year. It added that separatists/trouble mongers have been kept under close surveillance to check their activities. The J&K Police, Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) have taken strong action the stone pelters and terrorists in last one year. This year, 100 terrorists have already been killed in action with Security Forces (SFs) in J&K. The UMHA added that while 2808 incidents of stone pelting were reported from J&K in 2016 in which 85 civilians were killed, 8932 were injured and two security personnel were killed and 8378 personnel were injured, 664 such incidents have been reported this year till July 9. In 664 incidents this year, 21 civilians have been killed, 107 civilians have been injured (till May 31), one security personnel has been killed while 1073 have been injured. The UMHA data shows that infiltration attempts from Line of Control (LoC) has gone up this year as compared to the last year around the same time. In January this year, there were 7 infiltration attempts at LoC as compared to 2 in January 2016, while 10 attempts have been made in June 2017 as compared to 7 last June. Total 42 infiltration attempts have been made by terrorists from Pakistan this year till June end, said UMHA. The Government added that the Army has adopted a robust counter infiltration strategy along the LoC which is an appropriate mix of technology and human resources put together to check infiltration.
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July - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland– Khaplang (NSCN-K), on July 18, said that no settlement can be termed as a “political settlement” without the broad and transparent interactive participation of the Naga people, reports The
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland– Khaplang (NSCN-K), on July 18, said that no settlement can be termed as a “political settlement” without the broad and transparent interactive participation of the Naga people, reports The Morung Express. In apparent reference to the Framework Agreement signed between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI), the NSCN-K said that the Nagas must be very cautious to commit to any process that does not consider transparency and accountability of the deliberated issues and contemplated settlement as paramount.
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July - 18 
The passport of Zakir Naik, wanted in connection with alleged terror funding cases, was on July 18, revoked at the request of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports Hindustan Times. The officials of the probe agency said the travel document
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The passport of Zakir Naik, wanted in connection with alleged terror funding cases, was on July 18, revoked at the request of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports Hindustan Times. The officials of the probe agency said the travel document was revoked by the Regional Passport Office of Mumbai after Naik failed to respond to a showcause notice issued to him for personal appearance by July 13.The notice was served asking Naik why his passport should not be revoked in view of various investigations pending against him, they said. He is being probed for terror and money laundering charges by the NIA. He fled from India on July 1, 2016 after terrorists in neighbouring Bangladesh claimed that they were inspired by his speeches on waging jihad.The NIA, on November 18, 2016, had registered a criminal case against Naik at its Mumbai branch under various sections of Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act-UAPA. His organisation, Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), has already been declared as an unlawful association by the government a day prior to registering of the case. He is accused of spreading hatred by his provocative speeches, funding terrorists and laundering several crores of rupees over the years.The sources could not give the exact country where Naik could be at present and said that he may be changing his base quite frequently after the NIA moved the Interpol for issuance of a Red Corner Notice (RCN), international arrest warrant, against him.
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July - 18 
Two Army jawans were killed and six persons, including three civilians, were injured as Pakistani troops pounded several villages and forward areas with mortar bombs along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on July 18, officials said, rep
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Two Army jawans were killed and six persons, including three civilians, were injured as Pakistani troops pounded several villages and forward areas with mortar bombs along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on July 18, officials said, reports NDTV. An Army sepoy Jaspreet Singh was killed in the Pakistani shelling in Naushera sector in Rajouri District, a Defence spokesman said. "Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Naushera sector in Rajouri at around 1350 hours today (July 18). The Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively," the Defence spokesman said. Another Army jawan was killed in Pakistani firing in the Nowgam sector in Kupwara District of Kashmir Valley, an Army official said. Three civilians were injured in Pakistani shelling along the LoC in Naushera sector, the Defence spokesman said, adding that they have been hospitalised. The reports said that three Army jawans also suffered injuries in exchanges of the firing and shelling along LoC.
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July - 18 
Two militants were killed by Army when a group of militants were attempting to infiltrate into Gurez sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora District on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a group of six militants tried to
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Two militants were killed by Army when a group of militants were attempting to infiltrate into Gurez sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora District on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a group of six militants tried to sneak in at around 11:30 pm in Gurez sector of the LoC. Army personnel of 13-Sikh regiment noticed their movement and challenged them. Militants fired at them and Army retaliated leading to an encounter in which the two militants were killed. Three AK-47 rifles and ammunition was recovered during the searches of the area.
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July - 19 
At least 12 to 15 Indians recently fought alongside the Islamic State (IS) against Iraqi Security Forces (SFs), Iraqi envoy to India Fakhri H. Al Issa said on July 19 on the occasion of the commemoration of the victory of the Iraqi forces against the
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At least 12 to 15 Indians recently fought alongside the Islamic State (IS) against Iraqi Security Forces (SFs), Iraqi envoy to India Fakhri H. Al Issa said on July 19 on the occasion of the commemoration of the victory of the Iraqi forces against the IS in the city of Mosul, reports The Hindu. Some of the Indians who fought in Iraq might have returned home. “We know that at least 12 to 15 Indians were among the large number of foreign fighters who fought against our security forces during the ongoing operations in Iraq. Foreign fighters came from different parts of the world, including China, Japan, North and East Africa to fight in Iraq. We do not know what really happened subsequently to the Indians, but our information is that that (sic) is the total number of Indians in IS,” said Al Issa at the Embassy of Iraq in New Delhi. Foreign fighters often were killed and many managed to escape. “We feel that some of the Indian fighters might have escaped and returned home in the way many foreign fighters returned home in Europe,” he said.Al Issa noted that India had offered humanitarian and military support in the campaign to free Mosul but the Iraqi Government was taking time to consider the offer. He, however, added that Iraq needed military support and urged India to collaborate with Iraq to defeat the Islamic State. “Victory of Iraq in Mosul is a victory for India. A stable and strong Iraq will mean stable and strong India,” he said. India had offered also medical support and training to Iraqi SFs and the issues were under discussion. “This must have featured in talks when Minister of State for External Affairs M. J. Akbar visited our country recently,” he said. Al-Issa said that despite the military victory of the Iraqi forces in Mosul, pockets of resistance still remain to be conquered and indicated that Iraq has no concrete idea about what happened to the 39 Indians who were kidnapped by the IS in Mosul in 2014. We really have no information about what really happened to them. The border between Iraq and Syria was open for long and it is possible that the captives might have been transferred to IS controlled areas in Syria,” he said, explaining that India should also consider conducting forensic tests of the mass graves that have been discovered in different parts of Iraq where the IS had dumped bodies of their victims.
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July - 19 
Daily Excelsioradds that following three days of intense shelling and firing by Pakistan army in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch, Indian troops on July 19 decimated nine posts and bunkers of Pakistani troops, which were engaged in targeti
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Daily Excelsioradds that following three days of intense shelling and firing by Pakistan army in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch, Indian troops on July 19 decimated nine posts and bunkers of Pakistani troops, which were engaged in targeting civilian areas including the educational institutions to cause more casualties. “A major counter attack against Pakistani troops was necessitated across Rajouri and Poonch districts along the Line of Control (LoC) to silence the enemy guns, which were targeting civilian population and schools. Huge damage has been caused to Pakistan army,” official sources said. They said: “enough and far more damage than what we suffered has been inflicted upon Pakistan army in all parts of the LoC across Poonch and Rajouri districts, where heavy mortar shelling and firing with automatic weapons continued for third consecutive day today”. According to sources, at least nine posts and bunkers of Pakistan army have been decimated while many more were damaged in retaliatory action undertaken by the Indian troops. Pakistan army has also suffered several casualties, both fatal and non-fatal, they said.
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July - 19 
Imphal East District Police Personnel arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant and in two separate cordon and search operations at Imphal East district Imphal on July 19 2017, reports
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Imphal East District Police Personnel arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant and in two separate cordon and search operations at Imphal East district Imphal on July 19 2017, reports E Pao.
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July - 19 
In the meantime, Army on July 19 continued searches for the infiltrators in Gurez sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora District, adds Daily Excelsior. As SATP reported earlier, the Army foiled a major infiltration bid in Gurez sector b
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In the meantime, Army on July 19 continued searches for the infiltrators in Gurez sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora District, adds Daily Excelsior. As SATP reported earlier, the Army foiled a major infiltration bid in Gurez sector by killing two militants on July 18. However, the searches for the rest members of the group is going on. It may be mentioned here that a group of six militants tried to sneak into Gurez sector of Bandipora on July 18 but Army personnel of 13-Sikh regiment noticed their movement and challenged them killing two militants and recovered three AK-47 rifles and ammunition during searches of the area.
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July - 19 
India has lodged a strong protest with the US over the state department's "Country Report on Terrorism 2016", released on July 19, referring to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Azad Jammu & Kashmir" even as it states th
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India has lodged a strong protest with the US over the state department's "Country Report on Terrorism 2016", released on July 19, referring to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Azad Jammu & Kashmir" even as it states that the area is being used by terrorist groups to target India, reports The Times of India. The Indian government approached US authorities after the release of the report. An official spokesperson of the external affairs ministry stated, "The government has seen the mention of the term 'Azad Jammu & Kashmir' in the US state department's country report on terrorism for 2016. We have raised the matter with the US authorities and lodged our protest."
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July - 19 
Meanwhile, the tripartite talks on District creation issue involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the State Government and the Union Government will be held on July 22 at Senapati district headquarters, reports E Pao. On December 8, 2016, the previ
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Meanwhile, the tripartite talks on District creation issue involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the State Government and the Union Government will be held on July 22 at Senapati district headquarters, reports E Pao. On December 8, 2016, the previous Government had created seven new Districts out of the then existing nine Districts which also includes the Naga dominated Districts.UNC, apex body of Naga tribes in the State, is opposed to the division of ‘Naga areas’ and wants it to be reversed.
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July - 19 
On July 19, the US State Department’s Country Report said that terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) continued to operate, train, organise and raise resources inside Pakistan in 2016. The report uses words
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On July 19, the US State Department’s Country Report said that terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) continued to operate, train, organise and raise resources inside Pakistan in 2016. The report uses words like “safe havens” used in previous reports but it does boost India’s diplomatic claims that Pakistan is turning a blind eye to terror groups based on its soil that are targeting India. The annual report, which is mandated by the US Congress, also said that Pakistani military and security forces cracked down on terrorist groups that carried out attacks within Pakistan such as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). But “Pakistan did not take substantial action against the Afghan Taliban or Haqqani, or substantially limit their ability to threaten US interests in Afghanistan, although Pakistan supported efforts to bring both groups into an Afghan-led peace process,” the State Department said. In a separate chapter, the State Department listed Pakistan as one of the safe havens of terrorism. Many terrorist groups, including the Haqqani Network, the LeT and JeM continued to operate from Pakistani soil in 2016, it said. “Although the LeT is banned in Pakistan, the LeT’s wings—the Jammat ud Dawa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FiF)—were able to openly engage in fundraising, including in the capital,” it said.
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July - 19 
Ranchi Police foiled a major People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) offensive by arresting four cadres and recovering arms at Jara Toli under Ormanjhi Police Station area in Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. PLFI is a splinter group of t
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Ranchi Police foiled a major People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) offensive by arresting four cadres and recovering arms at Jara Toli under Ormanjhi Police Station area in Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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July - 19 
Report adds that fresh migration on July 19 took place from forward areas of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District. Three hundred people along with their 150 cattle were safely shifted from forward village of Gania, located within the firing range to a
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Report adds that fresh migration on July 19 took place from forward areas of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District. Three hundred people along with their 150 cattle were safely shifted from forward village of Gania, located within the firing range to a Government Middle School in the same village, which was in the safer location. Similarly, around 600 more people have reached the relief camps set up for the border dwellers by the civil administration of Rajouri in Nowshera sector. Sources said there were 3361 people from 839 families in the relief camps at Nowshera prior to fresh round of shelling and their number has now swelled to around 4000. The educational institutions in Manjakote and Nowshera sectors of Rajouri District and parts of Balakote and Mendhar sectors in Poonch District, falling in the shelling and firing range, remained closed on July 19 on the orders of administration to avoid casualties as Pakistan army was targeting civilian areas including the schools.
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July - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) detained one KCP-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Hidam Aboy alias Atappa (24), Sawombung forest gate area.
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Security Forces (SFs) detained one KCP-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Hidam Aboy alias Atappa (24), Sawombung forest gate area.
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July - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 19 said that there are over 250 militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir with majority of them Pakistanis against whom operations to eliminate them are going on across the Valley, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 19 said that there are over 250 militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir with majority of them Pakistanis against whom operations to eliminate them are going on across the Valley, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) Counter-Insurgency Victor Force Major General BS Raju said in Anantnag that there are 110 militants active in South Kashmir out of which nearly 100 are locals. “There are around 110 militants operating in South Kashmir out of which around 100 are locals and around 10-15 are foreignness. We are conducting operations against them which will continue”, he said. The GOC, however, appealed the local militants to shun the path of violence and assured them that Army will help in their rehabilitation. “I appeal to the militants, who have taken to arms to shun the path of violence and return to mainstream. We assure you that we will work for your safety”, he said.In the meantime, Deputy Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), R K Yadav said that are 156 foreigners militants active in North Kashmir. He, however, didn’t specify the locals who are working with them and their Over Ground Workers (OGWs). He said that we are ready to face any challenge posed by these militants in the area.
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July - 19 
Security Forces arrested four cadres of a fledgling militant outfit, Sangjuta Sadhin Asamiya Sainya (United Independent Assam Army), were in Baksa District on July 19, reports The Telegraph. The four, identified as Hitesh Kalita, (35), Mintu Singha,
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Security Forces arrested four cadres of a fledgling militant outfit, Sangjuta Sadhin Asamiya Sainya (United Independent Assam Army), were in Baksa District on July 19, reports The Telegraph. The four, identified as Hitesh Kalita, (35), Mintu Singha, (37), Hitesh Bezbaruah (40) and Munindra Patowary (33), were arrested from Chenigaon village, about 85km from here. Baksa Superintendent of Police Binoy Kalita said, "Assam Police and the Army jointly carried out an operation last night in Chenigaon village from where we apprehended the four cadres of the militant group." One 9mm pistol, two packets of RDX explosives, a flag of the group, some cash and extortion pads were recovered.
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July - 19 
Separately, Security Forces (SFs) recovered about 600 rounds of ammunition and few grenades during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Palamu District on July 19, reports India Today. The operation was jointly carried out by a squa
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Separately, Security Forces (SFs) recovered about 600 rounds of ammunition and few grenades during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Palamu District on July 19, reports India Today. The operation was jointly carried out by a squad of the 134th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Palamu Police in Salaia forest area of the District where troops busted a suspected Naxal hideout. SFs recovered 599 bullet rounds of various calibres, five hand grenades and 127 grenade base plugs from the site.
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July - 19 
Subsequently, SFs during cordon and search operation arrested two active cadres of UNLF identified as Konthoujam Jayenta alias Ngaiba (23) and Sagolsem Momo alias Luwangjao alias Suresh (21) from Lamlai bazaar area under Lamlai Police Station.
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Subsequently, SFs during cordon and search operation arrested two active cadres of UNLF identified as Konthoujam Jayenta alias Ngaiba (23) and Sagolsem Momo alias Luwangjao alias Suresh (21) from Lamlai bazaar area under Lamlai Police Station.
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July - 19 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism squad (ATS) submitted draft charges against suspected IS (Islamic State)-sympathiser Anees Shakil Ahmed Ansari, oneindia.com reports on July 20. The ATS has sought to try Ansari, an engineer arrested for allegedly consp
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism squad (ATS) submitted draft charges against suspected IS (Islamic State)-sympathiser Anees Shakil Ahmed Ansari, oneindia.com reports on July 20. The ATS has sought to try Ansari, an engineer arrested for allegedly conspiring to blow up a Mumbai school, on additional charges of cyber terrorism and criminal conspiracy. In its draft charges, the ATS has submitted that Ansari should be booked under Sections 43 (a) (penalty and compensation for damage to computer and computer system), 66F (punishment for cyber terrorism) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and under Section 115 (abetment of offence punishable with death or life imprisonment) read with section 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). "Ansari had downloaded incriminating data by misusing the computer devices and internet connection of his office dishonestly and fraudulently without taking appropriate permission from the officer in charge of the office premises," the draft said. The draft charges also claimed that in October 2014, Ansari promoted the ideology of the IS and attempted to influence people to join him. "He conspired to spread terror activities and induced others to join him in spreading the terror activities propagated by the ISIS with the intent of threatening the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of India, or to strike terror in the people or any section of the people," the draft charges read. Anees Ansari was arrested in 2014 for allegedly conspiring with another person, Omar Elhaj, to carry out lone wolf attacks on a Mumbai school.
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July - 19 
The most wanted militant in Jammu and Kashmir and ‘divisional commander’ Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abu Dujana, slipped out of Security Forces (SFs) ambush in Pulwama District of South Kashmir after a brief gun battle and a massive operation
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The most wanted militant in Jammu and Kashmir and ‘divisional commander’ Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abu Dujana, slipped out of Security Forces (SFs) ambush in Pulwama District of South Kashmir after a brief gun battle and a massive operation has been launched against him on July 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that LeT ‘divisional commander’, Abu Dujana, who is the most wanted militant in Kashmir valley slipped out of Police dragnet this evening (July 19) in Pulwama District of South Kashmir by firing at a vehicle in which Police was chasing him. Sources said that Abu Dujana was on his way from Tral to Pulwama and Police in civvies was following him in a civil car. They said that at Banderpora village, Abu Dujana got suspicious of a Bolero car that was chasing him. He fired at the tyre of the car before abandoning the Sumo in which he was travelling and also fired at the tyre of an Army vehicle that had laid ambush against him in the village. Police and Army also fired at him several rounds but he managed to slip out of their dragnet. More troops were rushed to the area and a massive hunt has been launched against him in the nearby villages by joint team of Police and Army. Police seized the two vehicles and arrested the driver of the Sumo and he is being questioned.
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July - 19 
The prosecution filed draft charges against Anees Ansari who, according to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), is an Islamic State sympathiser allegedly trying to attack US establishments in the country, including a school in Bandra (Mumbai Subur
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The prosecution filed draft charges against Anees Ansari who, according to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), is an Islamic State sympathiser allegedly trying to attack US establishments in the country, including a school in Bandra (Mumbai Suburban District), reports DNA on July 20. The prosecution also charged him with the offense of influencing others to join the Islamic State (ISIS) ideology and spread terror. The draft charges read, "Between August 2, 2011 to October 18, 2014, Anees had created a fake account on a social networking site and initiated chatting with people. He had downloaded incriminating data by misusing the computer devices and internet connection of his office dishonestly and fraudulently without taking appropriate permission from the officer in charge of the office premises." It is further mentioned that between October 13 and October 18, 2014, Anees was allegedly in constant contact with a man named Omar Elhaj. "Anees sent offensive messages and ideologies of ISIS. Further, the accused also allegedly conspired to spread terror activities and induced others to join him in spreading the terror activities propagated by the ISIS with the intent of threatening the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of India, or to strike terror in the people or any section of the people," the draft charges states. The charges also stated that Anees had allegedly induced Elhaj to hatch a conspiracy to bomb the American school in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which would lead to the death of children and foreign nationals, thereby spreading a wave of terror. The prosecution would argue on the draft charges on August 1, 2017. Ansari, a Kurla resident, was arrested by the state ATS in October, 2015.
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July - 19 
The State Government has decided to suggest the Indian Railway authorities to put the railway project on hold to dispel all kinds of mistrust and misgiving before resumption of work, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to reporters after a meeting w
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The State Government has decided to suggest the Indian Railway authorities to put the railway project on hold to dispel all kinds of mistrust and misgiving before resumption of work, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the 13-Non-Governmnetal Organisation (NGO) on July 19, the Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma said, “We will be indicating to the railways to hold on the work and resume as soon as comprehensive measures are put in place which will be very soon.” The CM spoke of the Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security Act and the Prohibition of Benami Transaction Act. He pointed out to the Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security Act which, according to him, is “a law which can deal with a number of concerns. Another supplementary Act which needs to be effectively enforced is the Prohibition of Benami Transaction Act which has been amended effectively,” he added.
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July - 20 
At least 36 persons including 14 Police personnel were injured after massive clashes raged at Zainapora area of Shopian District against death of a minor girl who was hit by an Army vehicle on July 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Police seized the vehic
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At least 36 persons including 14 Police personnel were injured after massive clashes raged at Zainapora area of Shopian District against death of a minor girl who was hit by an Army vehicle on July 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Police seized the vehicle and arrested the driver. A Police officer said that in an incident of alleged reckless driving, an Army vehicle crushed to death a minor girl namely Aruba Jan in Aglar area of Zainapora in Shopian. The incident triggered massive demonstrations in the area and the angry youth vandalized offices of Sub Divisional Magistrate and Tehsildar Zainapora. Some youths pelted stones on Security Forces (SFs) who retaliated by firing teargas and pellets. At least 22 protesters sustained injuries in the clashes, 11 of them were hit by pellets while 14 Policemen were also hurt. Police said it exercised maximum restraint while dealing with angry protesters.
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July - 20 
Easy availability of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in Assam and Mizoram has set alarm bells ringing among the security agencies in New Delhi, reports The Sentinel on July 21. According to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) statistics, fake
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Easy availability of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in Assam and Mizoram has set alarm bells ringing among the security agencies in New Delhi, reports The Sentinel on July 21. According to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) statistics, fake notes with a face value totaling INR 650,800 were seized and detected in Assam in the last six months alone. “It’s really shocking that within such a short time – from January till June this year – fake notes worth INR 650,800 were seized in Assam,” said a senior MHA official. Similarly, INR 5,501,500 fake currencies were seized in Mizoram. The highest amount of fake currency has been seized in Delhi during the same period.
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July - 20 
India has welcomed US action listing Pakistan among the nations and regions providing “safe havens” to terrorists, saying US State Department’s Country Report on Terrorism vindicated India’s long-held view that Pakistan was pr
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India has welcomed US action listing Pakistan among the nations and regions providing “safe havens” to terrorists, saying US State Department’s Country Report on Terrorism vindicated India’s long-held view that Pakistan was providing safe havens for terrorists on its soil, livemint.com reports on July 20. “The segments in the South And Central Asia section in the US State Department’s Country reports on Terrorism in 2016 vindicate India’s long standing position on the menace of cross border terrorism in our region,” a person familiar with the development said.
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July - 20 
India on July 20 accused Pakistan of "deliberately targeting" villages and school children in ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC), which remains volatile with the two armies exchanging heavy fire on a daily basis in Jammu
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India on July 20 accused Pakistan of "deliberately targeting" villages and school children in ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC), which remains volatile with the two armies exchanging heavy fire on a daily basis in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General A.K Bhatt told his Pakistani counterpart Major General Sahir Shamshad Mirza over the hotline to exercise "strict control" over his troops and instruct them to refrain from any "nefarious activities". During the telephonic conversation at about 3.30pm on July 20, Bhatt said Pakistan army troops had deliberately targeted villages and also fired at school children in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri District when they were being evacuated from the area on July 18. "The Pak army DGMO was told such activities did not behave any professional army. The Indian Army, as a professional force, takes due care to avoid targeting of civilians and the Pak Army was expected to do the same," said Army spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand. The Pakistan DGMO was also informed about "the spate in ceasefire violations which also included "calibre escalation (use of heavy weapons), coupled with incidents of sniping and attempted infiltration" by terrorists backed by his force. Over 240 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC have been recorded this year.
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July - 20 
Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah aka Paresh Asom issued ultimatum to the Central Public Sector Undertaking , North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) to either rehabilitate the floo
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Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah aka Paresh Asom issued ultimatum to the Central Public Sector Undertaking , North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) to either rehabilitate the flood affected population of Lakhimpur District or face dire consequences, reports Times of India on July 21. Baruah last week had asked the PSU to rehabilitate the affected people after which NEEPCO said that the unprecedented flood in Lakhimpur district is not due to release of water from Ranganadi but due to incessant rain in Arunachal Pradesh. In the current wave of flood, 11 persons have lost their lives in Lakhimpur District.
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July - 20 
Meanwhile, Pakistan on July 20 summoned Indian deputy high commissioner JP Singh after two civilians were killed in alleged ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC) by Indian troops, adds The Times of India. Director General (SA and SAAR
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Meanwhile, Pakistan on July 20 summoned Indian deputy high commissioner JP Singh after two civilians were killed in alleged ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC) by Indian troops, adds The Times of India. Director General (SA and SAARC) Mohammad Faisal who summoned the Deputy High Commissioner "condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations". Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement that firing by Indian troops in Nikial and Nezapir sectors yesterday (July 19) killed two civilians and inured five others. "The deliberate targeting of civilians is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity and international human rights and humanitarian laws," Faisal said. He urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 ceasefire arrangement; investigate this and other incidents of ceasefire violations; instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire, in letter and spirit and maintain peace on the LoC
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July - 20 
Meanwhile, State Government has told the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that it will not recommend withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) of 1958 from a few areas, at least till August 31, because of the possibility of sub
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Meanwhile, State Government has told the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that it will not recommend withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) of 1958 from a few areas, at least till August 31, because of the possibility of subversive activities by the ULFA-I, reports Times of India on July 21.
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July - 20 
Meanwhile, the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) on July 20 told the H S Brahma Committee that Dispur should prepare a new land law, ensuring that land rights in the state are given only to "the people who have been living in Assam before 195
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Meanwhile, the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) on July 20 told the H S Brahma Committee that Dispur should prepare a new land law, ensuring that land rights in the state are given only to "the people who have been living in Assam before 1951", reports The Telegraph. The State Government had formed the Committee on Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People, with former Chief Election Commissioner Hari Sankar Brahma as its chairman, on February 6, 2017 to suggest measures, including modification in the Assam Land & Revenue (Regulation), 1886, other land laws, government policy and land policy for ensuring protection of land rights of indigenous people in the State.
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July - 20 
Taking a serious note over the ongoing blockade of National Highway and Rail track, the State Government has ask the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) leadership to clear road by 9 AM on July 20 (today), reports Tripurainfo. State Gov
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Taking a serious note over the ongoing blockade of National Highway and Rail track, the State Government has ask the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) leadership to clear road by 9 AM on July 20 (today), reports Tripurainfo. State Government has imposed Section 144 in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 at the Baramura hill range portion of National Highway (NH) from morning 5.AM of July 20 where IPFT indefinite road and rail blockade has seen continues seems July 10. Top official administration has also ask N.C Debbarma group and convened the message of the Government at the district administration has imposed Section 144 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in the entire spread of NH in Baramura Hill range deployed above 1000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), opens road opening patrolling (ROP) and give them final ultimatum of morning 9.AM to withdraw their blockade
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July - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have succeeded in distributing pamphlets on ‘martyrs’ memorial week’ celebrations to be conducted from July 28 to August 3, reports Telangana Today on July 20. Hundreds of pamp
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have succeeded in distributing pamphlets on ‘martyrs’ memorial week’ celebrations to be conducted from July 28 to August 3, reports Telangana Today on July 20. Hundreds of pamphlets have been found in the Tadwai and Pasra forest area on July 20. The leaflets were found scattered on NH 153 at Tadwai mandal (administrative division) headquarters in the name of Telangana State Committee (TSC) of CPI-Maoist. The party called upon the public in the villages to observe the ‘martyrs’ memorial week’ and pay homage to the martyrs. The Maoists accused the State and Central Governments of resorting to anti-people policies while protecting the interests of corporate and multi-national forces as part of globalisation policy. Both the Governments were spending huge amounts on strengthening Police wing aimed making it powerful to fight against the forces that were questioning their misdeeds.
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July - 20 
The ten-day blockade of National Highway and railway, the first time in the history of Tripura, has been withdrawn on July 20 morning (at 9 am) following an ultimatum served by the administration, reports Tripurainfo. The blockade was called by Indig
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The ten-day blockade of National Highway and railway, the first time in the history of Tripura, has been withdrawn on July 20 morning (at 9 am) following an ultimatum served by the administration, reports Tripurainfo. The blockade was called by Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) demanding the creation of a separate tribal State of Twipraland.
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July - 20 
Two boys were injured as a bomb exploded at Bamnoo village in Pulwama district on July 20, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that an unexploded shell went off near the July 3 encounter site at Bamnoo village and resulted in injuries to two bo
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Two boys were injured as a bomb exploded at Bamnoo village in Pulwama district on July 20, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that an unexploded shell went off near the July 3 encounter site at Bamnoo village and resulted in injuries to two boys, identified as Muzzamil Ahmad Khan alias Wakeel (16) and Umar Ahmad Khan (24). While Muzzamil sustained splinter injuries in his hand, Umar sustained abdomen and chest wounds.
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July - 21 
A protester was killed on July 21 after Army opened fire during the clashes in Beerwah area of Budgam District while police foiled separatist march to United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in Srinagar by imposing curf
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A protester was killed on July 21 after Army opened fire during the clashes in Beerwah area of Budgam District while police foiled separatist march to United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in Srinagar by imposing curfew like restrictions, reports Daily Excelsior. Soon after the Friday prayers, protests broke out in Beerwah area of Budgam District during which protesters pelted stones at the Police and Security Forces (SFs). Army opened fire when they were heading towards their camp in the area, which resulted in severe injuries to two youth. One among the youth, identified as Tanveer Ahmed Wani who had received bullet injuries in his head, succumbed to his injuries. Thousands of people participated in the funeral prayers of the Wani. Following his burial, clashes broke out at several places n the area, during which SFs fire tear smoke to disperse them. Giving details of the incident, Police said that as per initial information received, a foot patrol of Army was returning to its camp and near Beerwah when some miscreants pelted stones at them. “Someone among these miscreants also hurled a fire cracker towards the Army men. Because of bang the Army men thought a grenade was hurled and they retaliated. Two persons identified as Tanveer Ahmed Wani and Mohammed Ibrahim Pala were injured,” he said, adding that among them Tanveer succumbed to his injuries while Ibrahim is stable. Police said that a First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against Army over the killing of a youth in Beerwah town. They said that an FIR has been registered against Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) over the killing of Tanveer Ahmad Wani.
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July - 21 
Also, an eerie calm prevailed along LoC in shelling-hit sectors of Nowshera, Manjakote, Balakote, Mendhar, Sabjian and Shahpur besides other villages falling close to LoC in Rajouri and Poonch Districts with frightened people staying indoors and educ
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Also, an eerie calm prevailed along LoC in shelling-hit sectors of Nowshera, Manjakote, Balakote, Mendhar, Sabjian and Shahpur besides other villages falling close to LoC in Rajouri and Poonch Districts with frightened people staying indoors and educational institutions remaining shut following Pakistan army’s direct shelling of civilian population and the Government schools, adds Daily Excelsior.
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July - 21 
Army jawan, identified as Rifleman Jayadrath Singh was killed in unprovoked firing on forward Indian posts by the Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Official
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Army jawan, identified as Rifleman Jayadrath Singh was killed in unprovoked firing on forward Indian posts by the Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan army initiated unprovoked firing on forward Army posts in Sunderbani sector, which was hitherto calm despite heavy shelling in neighbouring Nowshera sector. The Indian troops retaliated strongly and effectively.
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July - 21 
Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh on July 21 stated on the floor of the State Assembly that there are no 'authorised noted' camp of Nationalist Socialist Council of NagalandIsak Muivah (NSCNIM) in Manipur even though there may be some tempora
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Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh on July 21 stated on the floor of the State Assembly that there are no 'authorised noted' camp of Nationalist Socialist Council of NagalandIsak Muivah (NSCNIM) in Manipur even though there may be some temporary camps, reports E Pao. CM N Biren Singh made this statement in response to a query raised by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kh Joykisan during question hour today. Joykisan asked whether the cease fire pact signed between the Government of India and NSCNIM has been extended to Manipur, and if yes, how many noted camps of NSCNIM are there in Manipur .CM N Biren Singh who is also in charge of Home Department stated that the ceasefire agreement.
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July - 21 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with a large quantity of ammunition in an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Giridih District, reports The Hindu on July 22. The arrested Maoists were iden
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with a large quantity of ammunition in an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Giridih District, reports The Hindu on July 22. The arrested Maoists were identified as Govind Manjhi, Tala, Kalicharan Turi and Girdhari Mahato.
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July - 21 
India has lodged a strong protest with the United States (US) over the state department's "Country Report on Terrorism 2016", released on July 19, referring to Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Azad Jammu & Kashmir" even as i
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India has lodged a strong protest with the United States (US) over the state department's "Country Report on Terrorism 2016", released on July 19, referring to Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Azad Jammu & Kashmir" even as it states that the area is being used by terrorist groups to target India, reports The Times of India on July 22. The Indian Government approached US authorities after the release of the report. An official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The government has seen the mention of the term 'Azad Jammu & Kashmir' in the US state department's country report on terrorism for 2016. We have raised the matter with the US authorities and lodged our protest." This is the first time the US has referred to PoK as "Azad Jammu & Kashmir" despite the fact that the region is closely controlled by the Pakistan military in the face of Indian protests. Till recently, the US has used the nomenclature "Pakistan-administered Kashmir". The report, however, praises India's efforts to combat terrorism. On the other hand, India has reason to feel satisfied that the report refers to the Indian state as "Jammu & Kashmir" instead of its previous reference to it as "Indian-administered Kashmir". The report, in the section on US government-designated foreign terrorist organisations, talks of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and says "the outfit conducts its operations primarily in the state of Jammu & Kashmir and Afghanistan". It adds: "HuM operates from Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, as well as several cities in Pakistan". Similarly, while talking about Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), responsible for several attacks in India including 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the state department report says "the precise size of LeT is unknown, but it has several thousand members in Azad Jammu &Kashmir and Pakistani Punjab; Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab Provinces in Pakistan; and in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India". Muzaffarabad is the headquarters of LeT and other anti-India terror groups and PoK is used to launch terrorists into India and plan attacks on Indian military and civilian targets on the direction of the Pakistani army.
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July - 21 
Meanwhile, Pakistani troops on July 21 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Naugam sector of Kupwara District for the third consecutive day, but there were no casualties in the unprovoked firing from across the LoC, reports The Times
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Meanwhile, Pakistani troops on July 21 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Naugam sector of Kupwara District for the third consecutive day, but there were no casualties in the unprovoked firing from across the LoC, reports The Times of India. An army official said the Indian Army is retaliating to the Pakistani aggression in equal measure.
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July - 21 
Special Operation Group (SOG) of Ahmadabad Police on July 21 registered an offence against unidentified persons for depositing, during the past three months, a total of 4,426 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in 10 different private and nationalized b
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Special Operation Group (SOG) of Ahmadabad Police on July 21 registered an offence against unidentified persons for depositing, during the past three months, a total of 4,426 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in 10 different private and nationalized banks, reports The Times of India. SOG officials said the fake notes deposited include post-demonetization currency in the denominations of INR 500 and 2000 and pre-demonetization notes in the denominations of INR 500, 1000, 100, 50, 20 and 10. "Every three months, on the complaint of banks, we register such offences in which fake notes were deposited in banks," said Assistant Commissioner of Police (SOG), BC Solanki. However, what is significant is that though the time limit for depositing demonetizing currency in banks expired in March 2017, it is allowed only for those who were abroad during that period. However, the old notes could be deposited only in branches of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is noteworthy that though such cases are being registered every three months with the SOG, not a single case has been cracked.
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July - 21 
The Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) discovered huge cache of arms and ammunition of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from a forest in Turekela in Balangir District on July 21, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Po
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The Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) discovered huge cache of arms and ammunition of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from a forest in Turekela in Balangir District on July 21, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP), K Siva Subramani said on a tip off an operation was launched in Maoist dominated area. "The ammunition and other Maoist materials were found at an old camp deserted by the Maoists. The ammunition was recovered," he said. The recovered items include two boxes stashed with explosives, an empty explosive container, 62 gelatine sticks used in explosives, five kilograms of urea, electric wire, two Maoist books, 18 syringes, 10 banners, two shawls, battery slips, salt and pants and trousers. Notably, Turekela, Patnagarh and Khaprakhol block in the District are known for Maoist menace.
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July - 21 
The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) has reportedly launched an extortion drive in the tribal villages of Cachar and Dima Hasao Districts in Assam, reports The Times of Indiaon July 22. NSCN-R, which was formed i
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The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) has reportedly launched an extortion drive in the tribal villages of Cachar and Dima Hasao Districts in Assam, reports The Times of Indiaon July 22. NSCN-R, which was formed in April 2015 after its leaders broke away with Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), has delivered demand notes with letterheads saying 'NSCN (R), Government of the Peoples Republic of Nagaland'. The letters have been delivered to the village headmen of a number of villages in Joypur, Fulertal, Hmarkhawlien of Cachar and Jinam valley areas of Dima Hasao. The outfit has demanded a sum of INR 7 lakh from each of the village headman. "In the letter they have asked us to collect the money from villagers and hand them over within two months", said a headman. "We are helpless, because the villagers are too poor to give the money. We are passing sleepless nights', he said. Sources said the armed men have been handing over the extortion notes since June. Superintendent of Police (SP) - Cachar, Rakesh Raushan on July 21 said they have got reports of the extortion notes and that senior Police officials have been sent to the areas to take stock of the situation. Lakhipur and Joypur Police Stations have also been alerted, said the SP. Raushan said Police are yet to locate the villages and speak with the headmen who have got the demand notes. He said security has been tightened in the areas in question.
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July - 22 
An Army jawan, identified as Sepoy RV Yadav was injured when Pakistan army initiated unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on July 22 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. “A jawan sustained injury in
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An Army jawan, identified as Sepoy RV Yadav was injured when Pakistan army initiated unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on July 22 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. “A jawan sustained injury in cross border firing early this morning in Nowshera sector,” sources said. It said that the soldier reportedly hit by a sniper shot and admitted to Army Hospital.
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July - 22 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Raman Singh on July 22 said there has been a considerable decline in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activity in the State and believes demonetisation has been a key factor for this, reports Business Standard. "
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Raman Singh on July 22 said there has been a considerable decline in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activity in the State and believes demonetisation has been a key factor for this, reports Business Standard. "The Naxals are limited to a small area now. Demonetisation has broken the backbone of the Maoists. We are also trying to control them further," Singh said in an interview. Singh said the people of Bastar region want peace and with integrated development, the area will soon become peaceful. "Change has been witnessed in the situation of the region. We have spent Rs 3,000 crore for the construction of roads which will connect the outskirts to the city," he said.
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July - 22 
Meanwhile, the State Legislative Assembly on July 22 reaffirmed the resolution which states that prior consent of State legislatures of affected State(s) should be obtained mandatorily while forming new State and alteration of areas, boundaries
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Meanwhile, the State Legislative Assembly on July 22 reaffirmed the resolution which states that prior consent of State legislatures of affected State(s) should be obtained mandatorily while forming new State and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States reports E Pao . The resolution was earlier adopted by the House on August 31, 2015.
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July - 22 
Meanwhile, tripartite talks involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the Union and the State Government was scheduled to be held on July 22 (today) in Senapati district headquarters at the ‘political level’ have been delayed, reports E Pa
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Meanwhile, tripartite talks involving the United Naga Council (UNC), the Union and the State Government was scheduled to be held on July 22 (today) in Senapati district headquarters at the ‘political level’ have been delayed, reports E Pao. Talks are now likely to be held early next month.
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Naxals [Left Wing Extremist] from Peddapalli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 22, reports Outlook. Security officials said arrested Naxals are wanted for attacking Police forces and planting explo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Naxals [Left Wing Extremist] from Peddapalli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 22, reports Outlook. Security officials said arrested Naxals are wanted for attacking Police forces and planting explosive across the District and they belong to a local group affiliated with Revolutionary People's Committees (RPCs).
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs), in a successful joint operation, Dima Halam Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-N) former ‘commander of Umrangso region’ Mondesh Langthasa, from village Dibarai in Dima Hasao District on July 22, reports The Sentinel. On being inter
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Security Forces (SFs), in a successful joint operation, Dima Halam Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-N) former ‘commander of Umrangso region’ Mondesh Langthasa, from village Dibarai in Dima Hasao District on July 22, reports The Sentinel. On being interrogated, Mondesh Langthasa admitted that he was involved in extortion in Hathikali and Umrangso. He also revealed the name of another person, Resley Langthasa alias Lambu, was also involved along with him and Resley is in possession of one AK-47 rifle and ammunition provided by Mondesh Langthasa. The two cases linked to the accused are- five armed miscreants snatched INR 150, 000 in Hathikali from Anil Das, manager of a saw mill on April 28, 2017. On May 10, 2017, five miscreants armed with one AK-47 looted INR 645,000 in 8 Kilo village of Umrangso from the staff of Ram Kamal Warisa (owner) - Abdul Kalam and Sonu Pradhan.
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July - 22 
The data, analysed by US state department for the study of terrorism and responses to terrorism, reveals India is third after Iraq and Afghanistan in terms of terror attacks, The Times of India reports on July 23. Out of 11,072 terror attacks in 2016
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The data, analysed by US state department for the study of terrorism and responses to terrorism, reveals India is third after Iraq and Afghanistan in terms of terror attacks, The Times of India reports on July 23. Out of 11,072 terror attacks in 2016 worldwide, India bore the brunt of 927, 16 per cent more than 2015 (798). The number of deaths in India also rose 17 per cent from 289 in 2015 to 337 last year while the number of injured increased from 500 in 2015 to 636 last year. US analysis has labeled Naxals the third most deadly terror organisation in the world after IS and Taliban, even ahead of Boko Haram. The CPI (Maoist) was behind 336 terror attacks last year in which 174 people were killed and 141 were injured. More than half of the terror attacks in India in 2016 took place in four states - Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Chhattisgarh, Manipur and Jharkhand. The geographical areas show that left-wing extremism led by Maoists also contributed to terror incidents in parts of east India. Jammu & Kashmir saw a surge of 93 per cent in terror attacks last year, the data says. The Indian home ministry's annual report 2016-17, however, reports a 54.81 per cent increase in terror incidents in the state. The US report said that "nearly two third of terror attacks in India were carried by Naxals" US says that compared to other countries that experienced most terror attacks in 2016, the diversity of perpetrator groups was much greater in India, with 52 active groups. There were 45 terror groups listed by US in its 2015 report. The US has identified 334 groups and organisations behind terror attacks in 2016 worldwide, while there were 288 such groups active in 2015. It says that number of total attacks worldwide in 2016 reduced by 9 per cent (11,072) against 12,121 in 2015 and total deaths worldwide also reduced by 13 per cent in 2016 (25,621) as compared to 2015 (29,424). "This was largely due to fewer attacks and deaths in Afghanistan, Syria, Nigeria, Pakistan and Yemen," it said. Around 55 per cent of all attacks took place in Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and the Philippines out of 104 affected countries, while 75 per cent of all deaths due to terror attacks occurred in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Nigeria and Pakistan.
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July - 22 
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh on July 22 said thatafter a long spell of disturbance and disruptions, Manipur is finally back to peace and normalcy and to a great extent,
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh on July 22 said thatafter a long spell of disturbance and disruptions, Manipur is finally back to peace and normalcy and to a great extent, the credit goes to the out-reach approach of the new government led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh which took over in March this year, reports Daily Excelsior.
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July - 23 
A few hand written Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found put up on trees at Sindgilipadar, Bimalapadar, Barabandha, Belgaon villages under M. Rampur Police Station in Kalahandi District, reports Odisha TV on July 24. The pos
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A few hand written Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found put up on trees at Sindgilipadar, Bimalapadar, Barabandha, Belgaon villages under M. Rampur Police Station in Kalahandi District, reports Odisha TV on July 24. The posters in the name of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of CPI-Maoist urged the people to come forward against Police forces. “Protest Police action against innocent tribals and initiate a mass movement against the Police encounter at Bilabaru and Gumudumaha,” the posters read. The Maoists also asked the Police to withdraw their forces and camp set up forcefully on the tribal land at Uraladhani in the District.
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July - 23 
A teenage girl, identified as Nengneingah Khongsai (16), was shot dead by her alleged boyfriend and Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre, Sasat Haokip (21), at Gilgan village near Moreh Gate Number 1, Tengnoupal District on July 23, reports EPao. Later, th
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A teenage girl, identified as Nengneingah Khongsai (16), was shot dead by her alleged boyfriend and Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre, Sasat Haokip (21), at Gilgan village near Moreh Gate Number 1, Tengnoupal District on July 23, reports EPao. Later, the accused was arrested by the Police and a .9 mm pistol and three live rounds were also recovered from him. KNA is the armed wing of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) one of the principle Kuki conglomerate signatories of Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement.
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July - 23 
According to the ministry report, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand together accounted for 68.5 per cent of the violent incidents and 69 per cent of deaths. Bihar followed by Odisha and Maharashtra accounted for 12.3 per cent, 8.2 per cent 6.9 per cent inci
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According to the ministry report, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand together accounted for 68.5 per cent of the violent incidents and 69 per cent of deaths. Bihar followed by Odisha and Maharashtra accounted for 12.3 per cent, 8.2 per cent 6.9 per cent incidents.
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July - 23 
Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) killing one militant while operation is going on in Machil sector in Kupwara District on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that troops in Macchil near the LoC noticed suspic
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Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) killing one militant while operation is going on in Machil sector in Kupwara District on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that troops in Macchil near the LoC noticed suspicious movement of some infiltrators and immediately challenged them. The militants opened fire on the troops leading to an encounter in which one militant was killed. More troops were rushed to the area and a major search operation is going on in the forest area near the LoC as Army believes that 3-4 militants are still in the area. Srinagar based Defence spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that an infiltration bid was foiled in Machil sector today. “One terrorist has been killed. The operation is in progress”, he said.
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July - 23 
Coming down heavily on Naxals [Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] across the country, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued directives to all the Paramilitary Forces and Security establishments to be more "vigilant" and go "com
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Coming down heavily on Naxals [Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] across the country, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued directives to all the Paramilitary Forces and Security establishments to be more "vigilant" and go "combative" while dealing with Naxals, reports DNA India on July 24. The Centre Government has also asked the Security Force (SFs) not to shun the multi-prone approach like initiating development works in the Naxal-affected areas and facilitating surrender of the Naxals.As per the UMHA, till June 30 this year, 424 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before various laws enforcement agencies across the country. This year, in Chhattisgarh, 298 Naxals surrendered, followed by Jharkhand with 38 surrenders and Andhra Pradesh 35. In West Bengal, 11 surrendered, in Telangana and Bihar 2 each, in Odisha 27 and Maharashtra 7.According to the ministry report, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand together accounted for 68.5 per cent of the violent incidents and 69 per cent of deaths. Bihar followed by Odisha and Maharashtra accounted for 12.3 per cent, 8.2 per cent 6.9 per cent incidents.
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July - 23 
In the meantime, Security Forces (SFs), on July 23, conducted searches in Tankipora area of Srinagar near Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no one was arrested. SFs also conducted searches in Shalteng a
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In the meantime, Security Forces (SFs), on July 23, conducted searches in Tankipora area of Srinagar near Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no one was arrested. SFs also conducted searches in Shalteng area of Srinagar after inputs about presence of militants in the area. However, during searches, residents pelted stones at the SFs leading to clashes. The search operation was later called off.
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July - 23 
In the recent times, Kerala has fast emerged as a hot bed of terror-related activities with many having close links with the Islamic State (IS), Zee News reports on July 24. What is certainly an alarming situation for the Indian security agencies, ma
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In the recent times, Kerala has fast emerged as a hot bed of terror-related activities with many having close links with the Islamic State (IS), Zee News reports on July 24. What is certainly an alarming situation for the Indian security agencies, many residents of Kerala are believed to have forged strong links with the IS. Though the agency didn't confirm the number of IS recruits, it, however, quoted the sources saying that suspects have gone to Syria to join the dreaded terror outfit.
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July - 23 
Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, Somnath Nag (28), from Goelkera in West Singhbhum District on July 23, reports The Telegraph. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta said a pistol, 10
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Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, Somnath Nag (28), from Goelkera in West Singhbhum District on July 23, reports The Telegraph. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta said a pistol, 10 cartridges, a bike and INR 7,500 cash were recovered from him. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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July - 23 
Mangru Portet (48), an ‘area committee member’ of Aheri Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed during an encounter with C-60 commandos in the forest of Kopewancha near Rajaram Khanla village un
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Mangru Portet (48), an ‘area committee member’ of Aheri Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed during an encounter with C-60 commandos in the forest of Kopewancha near Rajaram Khanla village under Aheri taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on July 23, reports The Times of India. A press release issued by the Gadchiroli Police stated, during a heavy exchange of fire, the Police team gunned down one Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)], identified as Mangru alias Ram Chinna Portet, while others managed to flee the spot. A 12 bore gun and some Naxal literature were also recovered from the spot, said the release. Portet, engaged in the movement for more than two decades, having more than 40 offences against him, had a reward of INR 600,000 on his head. Portet was shifted to Aheri a couple of years ago by the senior brass of rebels so that he can strengthen the base of the party in his home taluka. Gadchiroli Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ankush Shinde said the Naxalites had gathered at the forest between Rajaram Khanla and Damrancha to hold a meeting. "It was their temporary camping site which was raided by the C-60 commandos following concrete information. We feel that more Naxalites could be injured during the exchange of fire," DIG Shinde added.
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July - 23 
Meanwhile, Police personnel arranged the wedding of two surrendered Maoists with traditional festivities in Malkangiri District on July 23, reports The Hindu. The couples, Deba Madhi alias Raghu and Soni Madkami alias Radha, were key members of the K
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Meanwhile, Police personnel arranged the wedding of two surrendered Maoists with traditional festivities in Malkangiri District on July 23, reports The Hindu. The couples, Deba Madhi alias Raghu and Soni Madkami alias Radha, were key members of the Kalimela Dalam of the CPI-Maoist active in Malkangiri District.
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July - 23 
Meanwhile, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Dantewada range), Sundarraj P told reporters that IEDs planted randomly in forests pose a big challenge in the counter-insurgency operations, reports Firstpost on July 24. According to Police d
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Meanwhile, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Dantewada range), Sundarraj P told reporters that IEDs planted randomly in forests pose a big challenge in the counter-insurgency operations, reports Firstpost on July 24. According to Police data, nearly 22 security personnel sustained injuries in 31 IED blasts triggered by Naxals in the first six months this year in Bastar range. Security Forces (SFs) recovered at least 170 IEDs of various natures (like pressure IEDs, pipe bombs) in the same period from the region, which comprises seven Districts - Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur.
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July - 23 
Police arrested six Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Tengpora area of Srinagar on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information, Srinagar Police had laid a naka at Tengpora bypass and as a vehicle in which the
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Police arrested six Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Tengpora area of Srinagar on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information, Srinagar Police had laid a naka at Tengpora bypass and as a vehicle in which they were travelling approached the naka, it stopped and the persons boarding the vehicle fled leaving behind the vehicle. Police chased and arrested them along with an AK-47 and other war like stores. They also seized two vehicles in which they were travelling. Police questioned them and was trying to trace out the group from North Kashmir which they were meeting. The arrested OGWs have been identified as Mastan Sirul Saba son of Mohammad Maqbool Dar of Loogra Pulwama, Ishfaq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Rashid Dar of Kakpura, Pulwama, Arif Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Usman Dar of Loogra, Pulwama, Masrat Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Salam Dar of Loogra Pulwama and Nisar Ahmad Lone son of Nazir Ahmad Lone of Ratanpura Pulwama. A Police officer termed their arrest as a major success as the members were scheduled to meet their counterparts in North Kashmir.
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July - 23 
The Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) detained two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near West Bengal Chief Minister (CM), Mamata Banerjee's residence, reports DNA on July 24. According to STF sources, the two claim that they are
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The Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) detained two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near West Bengal Chief Minister (CM), Mamata Banerjee's residence, reports DNA on July 24. According to STF sources, the two claim that they are part of the Purulia Maoist group and had come to surrender themselves before the Chief Minister.
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July - 24 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in two separate incidents from Bijapur District on July 24, reports The Pioneer. Act
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in two separate incidents from Bijapur District on July 24, reports The Pioneer. Acting on specific inputs, the joint team had launched a search operation towards Tamodi and Madpal villages under Mirtoor Police Station limits, Police said. In first incident, when the patrolling team reached near Tamodi village, a few Maoists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and attempted to flee from the spot. Of them, Pandru Kadti (36) and Somru Potam (20) were arrested after a chase and wire and a battery (used in detonating explosives) recovered from their possession. In the second incident, a lower rung cadre Nuppo Budhra (40) was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), CAF and District Force from jungles of Galgam village under Usoor Police Station in the District. Budhra was allegedly involved several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] incidents — murder, attempt to murder, etc. — Police added.
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July - 24 
A video of the narco-analysis interrogation of former Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) chief Safdar Nagori accessed by Times Now shows the former SIMI chief admitting on tape that the Samjhauta Express blast were carried out by those trained
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A video of the narco-analysis interrogation of former Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) chief Safdar Nagori accessed by Times Now shows the former SIMI chief admitting on tape that the Samjhauta Express blast were carried out by those trained in Pakistan, The Times of India reports on July 25. He names SIMI operative Adbul Razzak as the person responsible for the explosions that killed 68 people on February 18, 2007. The video shows the interrogator asking him, "Who ordered the Samjhauta blasts?" Nagori answers, "Abdul Razzak did this. He is from Indore. He told me, 'You cannot do anything, you are a politician now.' He would say, 'You have retired from SIMI. They give you money and you keep eating and drinking.' He once told me, 'You have become a politician, you cannot do jihad, you need a quality life. I will do something or the other now.'" When asked about Razzak's contacts in Pakistan, Nagori says, "He has relatives in Pakistan." Nagori adds, "Abdul Razzaq used to say he could do this on his own. He was in SIMI, he was with Misbah ul Islam Calcuttawala. Abdul Razzaq, he said he could do it on his own. He was SIMI incharge of Indore." In the video, Nagori admits he wanted to procure an imported Mauser gun. For this, Nagori says, he contacted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Nasir and told him he needed it "to punish those culprits for a project". He adds, "When Nasir told us Mauser and AK47 can be procured, we decided that when we need to target someone and take no risk, we can use the 47. But we wanted to target individuals, and not the masses."Nagori says the LeT operative may have given arms to other SIMI members. "Nasir may have had other contacts. He may have delivered to others. Had he given it to any SIMI members connected to me, I would know. But because I don't know, I can't say. He may have given it to some other group or he may have given it to another group of SIMI. SIMI has two groups. He could have given it to them. The other group has Imran Ansari and Abdul Razzak. If he has given it to SIMI in Indore, then it must be the second group. He said he will bring it to us but he got arrested." Adding that he met Nasir in 2007 October, Nagori says he was unhappy with his arrest and encounter as he knew him since he was a young boy. "I met him for the first time in his house in Hyderabad. We knew he had gone to Pakistan for training. Nasir came to meet me and told me himself he has gone to Pakistan. Before that we thought he had gone for umrah. His sister stays in Jeddah and we thought he is with her."
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July - 24 
Earlier, SFs an arrested one “arms peddler”, identified as Thungen Khiamnungan (24), with one Pt 22 mm pistol with magazine at Taxi Stand (BOC) in Kohima city of Kohima District on July 24, reports Nagaland Post.
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Earlier, SFs an arrested one “arms peddler”, identified as Thungen Khiamnungan (24), with one Pt 22 mm pistol with magazine at Taxi Stand (BOC) in Kohima city of Kohima District on July 24, reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 24 
Further, the Union Government has asked the State Government to deploy Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) along the National Highways (NH) to check unlawful activities along NHs passing through the State, reports EPao. This was in response to the State G
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Further, the Union Government has asked the State Government to deploy Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) along the National Highways (NH) to check unlawful activities along NHs passing through the State, reports EPao. This was in response to the State Government's proposal to set up a highway protection force for the said purpose,
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July - 24 
Lohardaga Police rescued three minors from the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Peshrar area in Lohardaga District on July 24, reports The Telegraph. The children were working for CPI-Maoist Central Committee member Arvind alias
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Lohardaga Police rescued three minors from the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Peshrar area in Lohardaga District on July 24, reports The Telegraph. The children were working for CPI-Maoist Central Committee member Arvind alias Dev Kumar.
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July - 24 
Meanwhile, Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh on July 24 categorically stated on the floor of the State Legislative Assembly that the State Government would withdraw from the SoO if the armed groups which are parties to the pact violate ground rules a
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Meanwhile, Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh on July 24 categorically stated on the floor of the State Legislative Assembly that the State Government would withdraw from the SoO if the armed groups which are parties to the pact violate ground rules and commit excesses, reports EPao.The State Government has also intimated the Central Government to initiate befitting action if SoO groups continue to violate SoO ground rules and commit such excesses, Biren stated . The State Government has also informed the Centre that it would withdraw from SoO pact if the parties concerned do not abide by the ground rules. In response, the Central Government asked the State Government whether the SoO pact should be abrogated or not, the CM informed the House.
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July - 24 
Meanwhile, Karbi militant outfit United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) on July 24 lauded Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang for his speech delivered during the 58th foundation day of Karbi Stu
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Meanwhile, Karbi militant outfit United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) on July 24 lauded Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang for his speech delivered during the 58th foundation day of Karbi Students’ Association (KSA) on July 21 where he raised the issue of a separate State of Karbi Anglong, reports The Sentinel.
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July - 24 
Meanwhile, the Chintooru Police arrested a supply team ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Madivi Maasa alias Mahesh (21) inEast Godavari District on July 24, reports The Hindu. Maasa was working as a ‘supply team commander’ of CPI
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Meanwhile, the Chintooru Police arrested a supply team ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Madivi Maasa alias Mahesh (21) inEast Godavari District on July 24, reports The Hindu. Maasa was working as a ‘supply team commander’ of CPI-Maoist’s Special Zonal Committees (SZCM) and Danda Karanya Special Zonal Committees (DKSZCM) battalion. Police claimed that Maasa was involved in an attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Burkapal area of Chhattisgarh in which over 24 personnel were killed in April this year. The Chhattisgarh Government had announced a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. Vital documents and Maoist literature too were recovered from his possession, Police said. Maasa confessed that he had joined Maoists in January 2016, and was presently residing at Enkannagudem hamlet of Cherla Mandal (administrative unit) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana. East Godavari Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni said Maasa was trained in handling all sorts of weapons and was a key figure in Maoist movement in Hiddumal Special Zone. He was the ‘battalion commander’ of the Maoist Special Zone Committee, SP, Gunni said.
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July - 24 
Meanwhile,the Committee for Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People of Assam has expressed the view that illegal migration is the greatest threat to the security and identity of the indigenous people of the State, reports The Assam Tribune on
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Meanwhile,the Committee for Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People of Assam has expressed the view that illegal migration is the greatest threat to the security and identity of the indigenous people of the State, reports The Assam Tribune on July 25. The committee, headed by former Chief Election Commissioner of India, HS Brahma, in its interim report said that illegal migration is a constant threat to the very existence of the indigenous people of the State and if such migration is not checked immediately by sealing the unplugged borders and detecting and deporting the illegal migrants through a repatriation treaty signed with Bangladesh, the situation in the State would aggravate further. The report pointed out that the most serious threat to land rights of the indigenous people came from unrestricted infiltration by illegal Bangladeshi migrants. Such people have been grabbing government and private lands for decades. This could not have been possible without the collusion of the local government employees, corrupt bureaucrats and political patronage, the committee observed.
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July - 24 
Police unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump consisting spare parts of rocket launcher from the forests close to Ganepalle village near Ardhaveedu in Prakasam District on July 24, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (S
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Police unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump consisting spare parts of rocket launcher from the forests close to Ganepalle village near Ardhaveedu in Prakasam District on July 24, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), B. Satya Yesu Babu told that a special Police team was combing the Nallamala forests when they chanced upon milk cans which contained rocket launcher spare parts, hidden probably during 2002 when the Maoists were active in the forests.
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July - 24 
Security Forces (SFs), in an operation arrested a cadre, identified Taya Labung (36), of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) in Balidonga village of Biswanath District on July 24, reports The Sentinel. One live hand g
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Security Forces (SFs), in an operation arrested a cadre, identified Taya Labung (36), of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) in Balidonga village of Biswanath District on July 24, reports The Sentinel. One live hand grenade was also recovered from his possession.
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July - 24 
Separately, a composite squad of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and STF recovered a huge cache of explosives, including 13 grenade-headed arrows, from a CPI-Maoist hideout in Sukma District on July 24, reports The Indian Express. While cordoning off th
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Separately, a composite squad of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and STF recovered a huge cache of explosives, including 13 grenade-headed arrows, from a CPI-Maoist hideout in Sukma District on July 24, reports The Indian Express. While cordoning off the hill near Khunduspara, two muzzle loading guns, eight country-made grenades, grenade-headed arrows, 1,200 detonators, four kilograms of explosives, three bundle cordex wire, one bundle electric wire, radio and camera flash were recovered from the hideout, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Jitendra Shukla said. Besides, Maoist uniform, literature, bags and other materials were also seized, the ASP added.
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July - 24 
Separately, the Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist had put posters on a tree in Kalahandi District on July 24, reports Odisha TV. The poster urged people for a mass movement against Police encounter at Bilabaru and G
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Separately, the Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist had put posters on a tree in Kalahandi District on July 24, reports Odisha TV. The poster urged people for a mass movement against Police encounter at Bilabaru and Gumudumaha.
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July - 24 
Special Force (SF-10) Commandos recovered an AK-47 rifle and 26 bullets belonging to the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) after a pitched gun battle with the militants at Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills on July 24, reports The Shillong Times. Th
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Special Force (SF-10) Commandos recovered an AK-47 rifle and 26 bullets belonging to the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) after a pitched gun battle with the militants at Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills on July 24, reports The Shillong Times. There were no casualties. SF-10 personals were undertaking a search operation in the area, following intelligence inputs about presence of the rebels, when they spotted around eight armed rebels near a stream outside the village of Chambildam, which falls under the jurisdiction of Rongjeng police station, around 8 am. The rebels opened fire leading to a brief exchange before they escaped.
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July - 24 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA), on July 24, arrested seven separatist leaders including son-in-law of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani from New Delhi and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and charged them with
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA), on July 24, arrested seven separatist leaders including son-in-law of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani from New Delhi and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and charged them with acting in connivance with top militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of NIA, Alok Mittal, described arrests of seven separatist leaders as “one important step’’ and declared that investigations in the case would continue and all those found connected/involved in the case would be examined, raided and appropriate action taken against them at an appropriate time. “We have arrested the separatist leaders based on the evidence gathered during raids at various places few days back and follow up investigations,” Mittal said, adding that six arrests were made from Srinagar and one from New Delhi. All those arrested in Srinagar are being shifted to New Delhi for questioning after Police remand from the court, he added. Those arrested include Altaf Ahmad Shah alias Altaf Fantoosh, Ayaz Akbar Khandey, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Peer Saifullah, Aftab Hilali Shah alias Shahid-ul-Islam, Nayeem Khan and Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate. Bitta Karate was arrested in New Delhi and the other separatist leaders were arrested from Srinagar and have been taken to New Delhi. They will be produced before the Special Judge, NIA, Patiala House, New Delhi on July 25 (today).
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July - 24 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which filed its chargesheet in the terror on tracks case has said that the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) roped in a Nepalese national to carry out a blast in Bihar, oneindia.com reports on July 25. In all N
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which filed its chargesheet in the terror on tracks case has said that the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) roped in a Nepalese national to carry out a blast in Bihar, oneindia.com reports on July 25. In all NIA chargesheeted nine persons including two Nepalese nationals in the case. On October 2016, an attempt was made to blow up a railway track at Bihar's Ghorasahan. Shamshul Hoda from Nepal was dialed by the ISI. Hoda who has been providing manpower for the ISI roped in men from Bihar to execute the blast. Hoda according to the NIA chargesheet was acting on the instructions of an ISI agent, Mohammad Shafi Sheikh.Hoda first came in touch with Sheikh in Dubai. Following this he moved to Nepal and continued to stay in touch with Sheikh, the NIA says. In July 2016 Sheikh called Hoda and asked him to execute an attack on a railway track in Bihar. The NIA chargesheet says that the conspiracy hatched was to carry out IED explosions on railway tracks and bridges, to blow up passenger trains to cause loss to public life, disrupt essential lines of communication and to thereby cause threat to security and integrity of India.In the chargesheet the persons to be named are Umashankar Patel, Gajendra Sharma, Rakesh Kumar Yadav, Ranjay Sah, Mukesh Yadav, Motilal Paswan and Arun Ram, Brij Kishore Giri (Nepalese) and Samsul Hoda.
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July - 25 
In another such case, CPI-Maoist cadres appealed to the people to observe Martyr’s Week from July 28 to August 3 through a banner that appeared at Talagumandi village in Koraput District on July 25, reports The Telegraph. The banner in the name
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In another such case, CPI-Maoist cadres appealed to the people to observe Martyr’s Week from July 28 to August 3 through a banner that appeared at Talagumandi village in Koraput District on July 25, reports The Telegraph. The banner in the name of Koraput-Srikakulam division asked the tribals to pay homage to slain 31 cadres of CPI-Maoist in the Police encounter in Chhattisgarh in October, 2016.
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July - 25 
Mahabubabad Police arrested Madhu, a ‘regional Committee Secretary’ of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (New Democracy), in Mahabubabad District on July 25, reports The Hindu. Police recovered one Sten gun, 10 bullet
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Mahabubabad Police arrested Madhu, a ‘regional Committee Secretary’ of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (New Democracy), in Mahabubabad District on July 25, reports The Hindu. Police recovered one Sten gun, 10 bullets, one kit bag and revolutionary literature from him. The Police also arrested two other persons acting as couriers to the Naxal [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] group — Kantha Rao and Prasad. They are said to be members of Arunodaya Cultural Group (AGP).
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July - 25 
Meanwhile, Hurriyat Conference (HC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s son-in-law is among seven separatist leaders who will be interrogated by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) for 10 days as a Delhi court allowed its plea to examine their c
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Meanwhile, Hurriyat Conference (HC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s son-in-law is among seven separatist leaders who will be interrogated by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) for 10 days as a Delhi court allowed its plea to examine their complicity in a case of alleged terror funding in the Kashmir valley to fuel unrest, reports Daily Excelsior on July 26. District judge Poonam A Bamba allowed the agency to interrogate in custody Altaf Ahmed Shah, popularly known as Altaf Fantoosh, along with six others to unearth the “complete conspiracy”. They may be taken to the Valley for investigation for unearthing their modus operandi to raise funds to carry out secessionist and terror activities in the Valley.
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July - 25 
Police arrested suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) linkman Ananta Saikia (38), from a rented house in Bahona on the outskirts of Jorhat town on July 25, reports The Telegraph.
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Police arrested suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) linkman Ananta Saikia (38), from a rented house in Bahona on the outskirts of Jorhat town on July 25, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 25 
Police, in an encounter, killed a militant, Janamon Basumatary (35) alias Jalaralias Jagdaw, belonging to the Saoraigwra faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) at New Basbari area in Kokrajhar District on July 25, reports The T
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Police, in an encounter, killed a militant, Janamon Basumatary (35) alias Jalaralias Jagdaw, belonging to the Saoraigwra faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) at New Basbari area in Kokrajhar District on July 25, reports The Telegraph. Asub-inspector named Ramcharan Rabha also sustained minor injuries during the encounter. The Police recovered an AK-series rifle, a magazine, 15 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade and a mobile phone from the encounter site.
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July - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) averted a major catastrophe when they recovered five kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from village Loran in Poonch District on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said the IED along with wire and other accessori
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Security Forces (SFs) averted a major catastrophe when they recovered five kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from village Loran in Poonch District on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said the IED along with wire and other accessories was being fabricated by the militants at an isolated area of Loran. However, joint teams of Army and Police detected the IED during a search operation and recovered it. The IED was subsequently defused. Sources didn’t rule out the possibility of the IED being fabricated by the militants to target annual Budda Amarnath Ji yatra.
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July - 25 
Separately, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel will be given Automatic Kalashnikov (AK) series weapons instead of indigenous Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) to fight Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] in the South Bastar region of Chhat
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Separately, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel will be given Automatic Kalashnikov (AK) series weapons instead of indigenous Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) to fight Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] in the South Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports The News Nation on July 26. The CRPF Director General (DG), RR Bhatnagar told media, on the eve of 78th Raising Day of the Central Armed Police Force, that more than 2000 CRPF personnel trained in countering insurgency will be deployed in the south Bastar region. He added that in last year from July 20, 2016 to July 20, 2017, the force neutralized 51 CPI-Maoist cadres, apprehended 1,111, and facilitated 834 surrenders. The force managed to recover 562 arms and 1180 Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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July - 25 
State Chief Secretary Y. Tsering on July 25 said that there will be no let-up in operations against militants in Garo Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. With the sustained operations, the situation has improved in Garo Hills but the government
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State Chief Secretary Y. Tsering on July 25 said that there will be no let-up in operations against militants in Garo Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. With the sustained operations, the situation has improved in Garo Hills but the government will not be complacent, Tsering said. He also appreciated the efforts of Director General of Police (DGP) SB Singh and his team in maintaining law and order, especially in the Garo Hills region. To a question, the chief secretary said the issues related to the rehabilitation of surrendered militants are under the examination of the department concerned
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July - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have resumed putting posters and banners at Podapadar Panchayat (village level local-self government) office and on Janjabati river bank in Koraput District on July 25, reports Odisha TV.In a la
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have resumed putting posters and banners at Podapadar Panchayat (village level local-self government) office and on Janjabati river bank in Koraput District on July 25, reports Odisha TV.In a latest poster, the CPI-Maoist cadres appealed to people to extend support to the Martyr’s Week from July 28 to August 3. They asked the tribals to take the revolution forward against the ‘dictatorial government’.
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July - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 25 arrested two suspects from Chakeri area in Kanpur District allegedly for planning terrorist activities, reports The Times of India. The arrested suspects, 26-year-old Asif Iqbal and 27-years old Moha
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 25 arrested two suspects from Chakeri area in Kanpur District allegedly for planning terrorist activities, reports The Times of India. The arrested suspects, 26-year-old Asif Iqbal and 27-years old Mohammad Atif, believed to be members of the Islamic State-related module active in Kanpur, stayed at Jajmau locality under the jurisdiction of Chakeri Police Station in Kanpur and were known to each other.According to reports, Asif Iqbal is the cousin of Saifullah, the alleged IS-inspired terror operative who was gunned down in Kakori area of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on March 7, 2017, soon after the blast in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train on the same day. Saifullah was part of the nine-member 'Khorasan module' which said to have roots in Kanpur and was accused of orchestrating the train blast. Later, the Madhya Pradesh Police, anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of UP Police and the NIA arrested eight others, including a retired Indian Air Force employee Ghaus Mohammad, besides Mohammad Faizal and Mohammad Azhar. The trio, along with Saifiullah, stayed in Jajmau locality and came in contact while visiting mosques. The suspects arrested on July 25 came under the lens of intelligence agencies soon after Saifullah was killed.
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July - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), while analysing social media activity of "habitual" Kashmiri stone-pelters as part of its Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) terror funding probe, found at least 28 WhatsApp groups whose creators, administr
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), while analysing social media activity of "habitual" Kashmiri stone-pelters as part of its Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) terror funding probe, found at least 28 WhatsApp groups whose creators, administrators and some members are based in Pakistan and include identified cadres of terror outfit Jama’at-ud-Dawah (JuD), reports The Times of India. Sources in NIA stated on July 25 that the WhatsApp groups together have 5,000 members, of which majority are local Kashmiris but a significant number are linked to Pakistani mobile numbers. Many of these groups have either been created by a Pakistani or have Pakistanis as their administrators. "We have identified Pakistani numbers in the WhatsApp groups. Some of these numbers also show up in JuD posters and publicity material, confirming JuD link to the J&K youth who regularly pelt stones to disrupt ongoing anti-terror operations, allegedly on payment arranged by Hurriyat separatists," said an unnamed investigator. The origin of the funds is believed to be in Pakistan, though NIA says it can establish more specific details after questioning+ the seven arrested Hurriyat leaders. The messages on the 28 Whatsapp groups tracked by NIA range from religious posts, terror-inciting material to updates on J&K militancy and ongoing anti-terror operations. There are messages posted during encounters between the terrorists and Security Forces in J&K, telling the participants how "your brothers have been cornered" and sharing details of the encounter site. "The idea is to mobilise the local youth for stone-pelting at the encounter site so that the terrorists can escape," said an unnamed NIA officer. It was on the basis of these 28 WhatsApp groups that the NIA could zero in on phone numbers of 48 Kashmiri youth present at more than three encounter sites that saw stone-pelting protests over the past year.
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July - 25 
Union Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Ahir informed the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) that a total of 2,753 Security personnel were killed in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] -affected States in the last two decades on July 25
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Union Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Ahir informed the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) that a total of 2,753 Security personnel were killed in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] -affected States in the last two decades on July 25, reports The Hindu. He added that all necessary measures were being taken by the Centre and the States Government to prepare, train and technically equip the Security Forces (SFs) to deal with various kinds of threats emanating from the Naxals.
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July - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Charles Hembrom, was sent to Dumka Central Jail in Dumka District on July 26, reports The Telegraph. He was arrested from Kathikund Police Station area in the same District on July 25.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Charles Hembrom, was sent to Dumka Central Jail in Dumka District on July 26, reports The Telegraph. He was arrested from Kathikund Police Station area in the same District on July 25.
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July - 26 
As many as 94 civilians were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the first six months of this year (2017) after being branded as ‘Police informer,’ says Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UHM-MoS) H
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As many as 94 civilians were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the first six months of this year (2017) after being branded as ‘Police informer,’ says Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UHM-MoS) Hansraj Ahir in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on July 26, reports The Indian Express. He added, “The methods of killing include shooting, multiple beatings and hacking with sharp weapons. No case of beheading has come to light in Chhattisgarh so far.”
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July - 26 
In a separate operation, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a GPRN/NSCN member, ‘general secretary of civil wing’ Vihoyi Sumi, along with five grams of brown sugar and three extortion slips in Burma Camp of Dimapur town in Dimapur District on
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In a separate operation, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a GPRN/NSCN member, ‘general secretary of civil wing’ Vihoyi Sumi, along with five grams of brown sugar and three extortion slips in Burma Camp of Dimapur town in Dimapur District on July 26, reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 26 
In the meantime, acting on specific information about the presence of at least three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), a joint team of Army and SOG cordoned off Lonepora in Mattan in Anantnag District on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants
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In the meantime, acting on specific information about the presence of at least three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), a joint team of Army and SOG cordoned off Lonepora in Mattan in Anantnag District on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hiding in the village exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) briefly and managed to escape from the spot. House to house searches were conducted in the village and the internet services including 2G, 3G and 4G were suspended in Anantnag during the operation as a precautionary measure but were later restored. In the evening, after getting inputs that the militants are hiding in a nearby village Krungsoo, 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and SOG Anantnag launched searches in the area.
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July - 26 
Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 25, in connection with over a decade-old money laundering case against him for alleged terror financing, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said Shah was
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Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 25, in connection with over a decade-old money laundering case against him for alleged terror financing, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said Shah was arrested in Srinagar and is expected to be brought to New Delhi on July 26 (today). He would be produced in a court in New Delhi. A Delhi court had earlier this month issued a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against the separatist leader. “The warrant has been executed,” a senior official said.
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July - 26 
Militants shot dead one Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) in Yaripora area of Kulgam District on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon the personnel identified as Gowhar Ahmad Tantray of Ku
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Militants shot dead one Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) in Yaripora area of Kulgam District on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon the personnel identified as Gowhar Ahmad Tantray of Kujjar village of Kulgam when he was on way to home on bike from nearby Shopian District. Reports said that at least three militants appeared at Kanjikulla and stopped him. They fired at him and he died on the spot. The militants fled from the spot leaving him in a pool of blood.
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July - 26 
Posing as senior defence and district administration officers, people in Pakistani intelligence agencies are contacting Indian officials to gather information on troop deployment along the Indo-Pak border, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parli
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Posing as senior defence and district administration officers, people in Pakistani intelligence agencies are contacting Indian officials to gather information on troop deployment along the Indo-Pak border, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) was informed on July 26 by Minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju, reports Hindustan Times. Rijiju said spillover frequency of Pakistani mobile network into India has been observed in few locations along the Indo-Pak border areas in Barmer, Jaisalmer and Sriganganagar Districts of Rajasthan.“Pakistani Intelligence agencies used to call up officials of post offices, railways, state revenue (patwaris), schools, security personnel and public representatives (Sarpanch), etc, by impersonating themselves as senior defence and other district administration officers to collect information of their interest,” he said in a written reply. He said the agencies of the neighbouring country, including the ISI, continue their efforts to gather intelligence regarding deployment and movement of armed forces along the Indo-Pak border in the states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. The minister said officials having access to sensitive information are regularly sensitised not to inadvertently pass them on to anyone without verifying their identity. “Moreover, the matter of spillover signals across the border has been taken up by the government at bilateral and multilateral forums,” he said.
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July - 26 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), on July 26, claimed that area controlled by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has "shrunk in three states in last two and a half years", reports DNA. Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, the CRPF Director
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), on July 26, claimed that area controlled by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has "shrunk in three states in last two and a half years", reports DNA. Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, the CRPF Director General (DG), however, admitted that South Bastar remains to be an area of problem. He said, "There is substantial decline in areas controlled by Naxals in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Disturbance in these areas are very less. Our major concern is in South Bastar of Chhattisgarh." He said that after the attack, in which 25 men of the CRPF died in April in Sukma area, the force has changed their strategy to deal with Maoists. "In all ten left wing affected extremism states CRPF is deployed and working in close collaboration with state police forces and other central agencies," he said. Further he stressed that in last two and half years, there has been an overall reduction in violence and increase in surrenders, apprehensions and neutralization of Maoists. It is a reflection of efficacy of our operations and capacity building measures adopted by the force. He also said that to deal with Naxals in Bastar, CRPF is raising one Bastariya battalion comprising of local tribals of south Bastar having good knowledge of local language, terrain and modus operandi of Maoists outfits. "It'll provide tactical advantage to the force in fighting Maoists and also bring the tribals to mainstream," he said. He said that in last year from July 20, 2016 to July 20, 2017, the force neutralized 51 Maoists, apprehended 1,111, facilitated 834 surrenders. The force managed to recover 562 arms and 1180 improvised explosive device. Due to the pressure mounted on the Maoists through sustained operations, 834 Maoists surrendered including the important Maoist leaders Kundan Pahan, Member of Jharkhand Regional Committee (JRC), Nakul Yadav, Member of Bihar Regional Committee (BRC), Kanhu Ram Munda, Secretary, Bihar Jharkhand Odisha Border Regional Committee (BJOBRC) and Dimba Pahan, Member of Jharkhand Regional Committee (JRC).
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July - 26 
The Committee for Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People of Assam in its interim report stated that unrestrained influx of Bangladeshis, coupled with massive transfer of land facilitated by a corrupt bureaucrat-politician nexus, has led to al
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The Committee for Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People of Assam in its interim report stated that unrestrained influx of Bangladeshis, coupled with massive transfer of land facilitated by a corrupt bureaucrat-politician nexus, has led to alarming land alienation among indigenous communities, reports The Indian Express on July 27. This in turn has threatened not only the safety, security and very identity of the indigenous communities, but also the very entity of Assam and its entire geographical stretch stated the report. The committee was constituted by the State Government on February 6, 2017, is headed by former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Hari Sankar Brahma. Other members in the committee are AK Bhattacharyya (senior advocate), Srikumar Dohutia (historian and scholar), Prof RC Borpatragohain (Gauhati University Dean Faculty of Law), Ajoy Kumar Dutta (social worker), former bureaucrat Rohini Kumar Baruah and Santanu Bharali (legal advisor to the Assam Chief Minister).The report noted that the last Survey and Settlement Operations carried out in 1964.“Illegal migration is a constant threat to the very existence of the indigenous people of Assam, as also to that of Assam itself. If this massive infiltration is not checked immediately by (a) sealing off the unplugged borders, and (b) by detecting and deporting them through a Repatriation Treaty signed between India and Bangladesh, the situation will further aggravate,” the Committee in its interim report said.
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July - 26 
The counter-insurgency cell of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) is monitoring the write-ups and the propaganda material of the Al-Qaeda that mention Zakir Musa as the ‘commander’ of its new Kashmir group, reports The Hindu on July 27. A
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The counter-insurgency cell of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) is monitoring the write-ups and the propaganda material of the Al-Qaeda that mention Zakir Musa as the ‘commander’ of its new Kashmir group, reports The Hindu on July 27. A top Police officer said, the cell was keeping a watch on Musa, a Kashmir-born militant, whose name first appeared in an Arabic publication close to the Al-Qaeda in May. “We are monitoring the Musa group’s activity and its connections across the borders,” the officer said. The U.K.-based Guardian newspaper reported that Al-Qaeda “has formally announced the establishment of a new Kashmir-based terror group Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind headed by Musa. The Global Islamic Media Front, the online propaganda distribution arm of Al-Qaeda, has also mentioned Musa’s name. On May 13, Musa quit the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) after the United Jehad Council took exception to his statement threatening to “behead separatist leaders, especially those who describe Kashmir as a mere political issue” and not a religious war for an Islamic state. Musa hails from a middle-class family. One of his brothers is a doctor in the Tral area of Pulwama. Musa joined the militant ranks during slain ‘commander’ Burhan Wani’s recruitment drive in 2013-14.
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July - 26 
The enforcement directorate (ED) has been successful in getting a Pakistani-origin terrorist, Mohammad Koya, convicted by a city court in Karnataka under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reports The Times of India. A sessions judge in K
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The enforcement directorate (ED) has been successful in getting a Pakistani-origin terrorist, Mohammad Koya, convicted by a city court in Karnataka under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reports The Times of India. A sessions judge in Karnataka on July 26 convicted the accused Koya under PMLA and sentenced him to seven years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of INR 10,000. The court has also upheld the confiscation of INR 90,470 recovered from him. The case dates back to 2006 when two persons were arrested by a police patrol team in Mysore based on an intelligence input that certain terrorists from Pakistan were planning terror acts in the city. The police team had detained two persons who were driving a two-wheeler. On being questioned, the pillion rider jumped, took out a rifle from the bag on his lap and fired at the police squad. The accused, who had allegedly rented an accommodation in Mysore, were active members of the banned Al-Badr terrorist outfit and had come to India without any valid travel documents. An AK-47 rifle, pistol, live bullets, mobile and satellite phones were recovered from them. Based on the police chargesheet in the case, the ED registered a case under PMLA and the cash recovered from them was attached. A prosecution complaint was filed in the principal city civil and sessions court under PMLA. "The court has finally convicted the accused under PMLA and has confiscated the attached amount," the ED said in a press note.
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July - 27 
A soldier and a Policeman were injured as militants fired at them in South Kashmir on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. In the first incident, a soldier of 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army was injured when militants fired at Security Forces (SFs) in
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A soldier and a Policeman were injured as militants fired at them in South Kashmir on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. In the first incident, a soldier of 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army was injured when militants fired at Security Forces (SFs) in Matribugh village of Shopian District. Reports said that 62 RR and Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian cordoned off Matribugh village in Shopian. As they were cordoning off the village, militants fired at them from the orchard in which one Army personnel was injured. SFs chased the militants but they fled under the cover of darkness. In the other incident, Militants shot at a Policeman identified as Saleem Yusuf at Yamrach village in Kulgam District. He had gone home on leave and received a bullet in the leg in the attack.
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July - 27 
Banners and posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered from Mandosil village of Sindhekela Gram Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) under Paikmal block and Debrigarh jungle under Attabira block
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Banners and posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered from Mandosil village of Sindhekela Gram Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) under Paikmal block and Debrigarh jungle under Attabira block in Bargarh District on July 27, reports The Pioneer. The CPI-Maoist cadres urged local people to celebrate their “Shahid Week’ (Martyrs’ Week) from July 28 to August 3 and protest anti-politician and anti-social works of the Centre and State Government. They have threatened that company raj would not be tolerated in the State. The leaflets mentioned the name of Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM) Divisional committee of the CPI-Maoist.
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July - 27 
Further, Former director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) Dineshwar Sharma has been appointed as interlocutor for the peace talks with Kuki underground groups under tripartite SoO, reports Nagaland Post. The two SoO groups are, Kuki National Organisation
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Further, Former director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) Dineshwar Sharma has been appointed as interlocutor for the peace talks with Kuki underground groups under tripartite SoO, reports Nagaland Post. The two SoO groups are, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF).
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July - 27 
Meanwhile, Militants ransacked the house of Superintendent of Police (SP), Dawood at Qaimoh in Kulgam District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the SP was not at home and lives in Srinagar. This is for the fourth time that his house has
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Meanwhile, Militants ransacked the house of Superintendent of Police (SP), Dawood at Qaimoh in Kulgam District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the SP was not at home and lives in Srinagar. This is for the fourth time that his house has been ransacked by militants.
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July - 27 
Meanwhile, Odisha Police have tightened security in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit areas across Malkangiri District with the CPI-Maoist cadres beginning Martyrs’ Week from July 27, reports The Telegraph.
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Meanwhile, Odisha Police have tightened security in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit areas across Malkangiri District with the CPI-Maoist cadres beginning Martyrs’ Week from July 27, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 27 
Meanwhile, State Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on July 27 urged the Union Government to arrive at a settlement with Kuki militant groups in a time-bound manner, reports The Telegraph. "In order to bring final peace, the Centre should try to arri
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Meanwhile, State Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on July 27 urged the Union Government to arrive at a settlement with Kuki militant groups in a time-bound manner, reports The Telegraph. "In order to bring final peace, the Centre should try to arrive at a settlement with Kuki militant groups within two years. This will be in the interest of all people in the state," N Biren Singh said. On the issue of States territorial integrity, the CM, said: "There are no different opinions on the issue of territorial integrity. Kuki groups are demanding a Kuki state. We all should stand together to protect our boundary. The state's boundary cannot be included in the agenda of talks with any group". He said his government has been taking action against cadres who violated the ground rules. He said after the BJP-led government came to power, 33 Isak-Muivah faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) cadres and 52 cadres of groups with suspension of operations agreement have been arrested with arms.
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July - 27 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on July 27 sentenced an Islamic State (IS) operative from Bengaluru to five years in jail, reports india.com. Special judge Virender Singh also imposed a fine of INR 5,000 on Abid Khan alias Abu Mohammad. Kha
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on July 27 sentenced an Islamic State (IS) operative from Bengaluru to five years in jail, reports india.com. Special judge Virender Singh also imposed a fine of INR 5,000 on Abid Khan alias Abu Mohammad. Khan, who was living in a church in Banjar area of Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh using the fake name of Paul C Neo, was arrested by an NIA team in December 2016. He was on NIA’s radar and according to the prosecution, he confessed that he was working with a sleeper cell of the IS and also gave crucial information. Khan, who knows six languages, fully cooperated with the NIA and also revealed that he planned to meet his friend in Indonesia and later go to Syria though the plan did not mature as he did not have sufficient money, it said. He has been sent to Kanda Jail though he has requested that he be transferred to Karnataka as his parents are aged.
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July - 27 
On July 27, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval in Beijing called on the BRICS grouping to "take a leadership role" in combating global terrorism, as he held key meetings with the Chinese leadership and BRICS national s
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On July 27, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval in Beijing called on the BRICS grouping to "take a leadership role" in combating global terrorism, as he held key meetings with the Chinese leadership and BRICS national security advisers, reports India Today. Doval held bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi, taking place amid the ongoing border standoff at Doklam near the India-China-Bhutan trijunction. At the summit, the NSA called for the BRICS grouping to play a more prominent role in fighting terror. He said BRICS "needs to show leadership in countering terrorism" as well as "take a leadership role" on "strategic issues of regional and global importance" and "in areas where we have consensus". The NSA said the BRICS grouping had "grown in global significance over the years" and that the BRICS NSA's forum should become a platform for the countries "to discuss security issues that impact global peace and stability."
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July - 27 
Police arrested a Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadre, John Kimsing (23), from Naliapool of Dibrugarh town in Dibrugarh District on July 27, reports The Telegraph.
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Police arrested a Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadre, John Kimsing (23), from Naliapool of Dibrugarh town in Dibrugarh District on July 27, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 27 
Samastipur Police arrestedfive suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) with illegal weapons during a vehicle-checking drive in Samastipur District on July 27, reports The Telegraph. The Police intercepted a Sport Utility
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Samastipur Police arrestedfive suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) with illegal weapons during a vehicle-checking drive in Samastipur District on July 27, reports The Telegraph. The Police intercepted a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on National Highway-28 near Bangra and on searching found one of the five occupants to be in possession of two country-made pistols and two live cartridges. The suspect was later identified as Basant Kumar, a resident of Chhajan village in neighbouring Muazaffarpur District. Basant happened to be an active member of a CPI-Maoist outfit led by Musafir Sahni. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were identified as Ajit Kumar, Ashok Kumar Singh, Rahul Yadav, Ashok Yadav and Shashikant Mehta.
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July - 27 
Separately, Militants ransacked houses of two Policemen at Mirhama village in Kulgam District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. They also threatened the families of the Policemen. However, the Policemen were not at home at the time of the attack.
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Separately, Militants ransacked houses of two Policemen at Mirhama village in Kulgam District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. They also threatened the families of the Policemen. However, the Policemen were not at home at the time of the attack.
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July - 27 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘Section Commander’ carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, surrendered in Bijapur District on July 27, reports Business Standard. The surrendered CPI-Maois
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘Section Commander’ carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, surrendered in Bijapur District on July 27, reports Business Standard. The surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres cited disappointment with the "hollow" Maoist ideology. The surrendered CPI-Maoist were identified as, ‘Section Commander’ of Military Platoon No.13 of the CPI-Maoist, Hapka Payku (25), Madvi Sonu (27), a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) Member, had a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, Kadti Bheema (25), a ‘Jan militia (People’s Militia) Commander’, Vekko Aytu (27) head of the Janatana Sarkar (People’s Government) group of CPI-Maoist in Bhairamgarh area, Raju Ram Modiyam (22) and Podiyam Moti (27) both CPI-Maoist cadres.
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July - 27 
Students under Kangleipak Students' Association (KSA) on July 27 tried to storm the State Assembly in lieu with their demand for restricting non-locals from contesting in elections in the leading to the injury of a student when police tried to st
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Students under Kangleipak Students' Association (KSA) on July 27 tried to storm the State Assembly in lieu with their demand for restricting non-locals from contesting in elections in the leading to the injury of a student when police tried to stop them, reports EPao. The student was identified as Rakesh Hawaibam (19). The protestors also want the government to reserve eight Assembly Constituencies (AC) for indigenous people. Wangkhei, Kangpokpi, Jiribam, Thangmeiband, Sagolband, Sugnu, Bishnupur and Uripok are the eight ACs.
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July - 27 
The mastermind of an interstate Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) distribution syndicate was arrested at Rajouri Garden on July 27, reports The Times of India. Mohammad Hussain (42) used to scan, print and then circulate fake notes of INR 2,000 denomi
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The mastermind of an interstate Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) distribution syndicate was arrested at Rajouri Garden on July 27, reports The Times of India. Mohammad Hussain (42) used to scan, print and then circulate fake notes of INR 2,000 denomination. The Police said he had distributed fake notes at a high price to over a dozen businessmen in NCR over the past few months. Following a tip-off that Hussain would come to a mall to give FICN to a businessman, a team was formed under ACP (operations) Jagjit Sangwan, said Vijay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (west). Counterfeit notes with a face value of INR 40,000 were seized from him. Hussain told the Police that he used to work as an auto driver before Nadeem, a drug smuggler, lured him into the crime world. But Hussain soon got caught. After coming out on bail, he contacted Nadeem again and they started the fake note racket.
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July - 27 
The number of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres sheltered across the border has been reduced around 90 even after a change in guard of the banned outfit, according to latest intelligence inputs, reports Tripurainfo. The ‘presid
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The number of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres sheltered across the border has been reduced around 90 even after a change in guard of the banned outfit, according to latest intelligence inputs, reports Tripurainfo. The ‘president’ of the outlawed group, Subir Debbarma and ‘chief of army’ Sachin Debbarma are trying hard to bring back striking strength to influence the ensuing Assembly elections. Erstwhile ‘president’ Biswamohan Debbarma, is now an ‘advisor ‘to the outfit.
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July - 27 
The villagers of Markegaon village on Gyrapatti-Sawargaon road in Gadchiroli District protested and even burnt the pamphlets and banners of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on July 27, reports The Times of India. The official also sai
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The villagers of Markegaon village on Gyrapatti-Sawargaon road in Gadchiroli District protested and even burnt the pamphlets and banners of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on July 27, reports The Times of India. The official also said that for the last eight years, peoples' approach towards Maoists has changed.
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July - 27 
Three militants were killed while Army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector in Bandipora District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that these three militants were part of the same infiltrating gro
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Three militants were killed while Army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector in Bandipora District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that these three militants were part of the same infiltrating group, two members of which were killed on July 18 in Gurez sector of Bandipora. They said that these militants were killed in Kanzalwan forests of Gurez near RP post along the LoC during an Army operation early today. One AK-47 rifle along with 14 magazines and one pistol along with two magazines were recovered from their possession. The identities of the slain militants are yet to be ascertained.
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July - 28 
A Police Constable Laxmaih was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded in Dantewada District on July 28, reports The Pioneer. A team of security personnel led by Dante
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A Police Constable Laxmaih was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded in Dantewada District on July 28, reports The Pioneer. A team of security personnel led by Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap was patrolling in the area when the incident happened.
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July - 28 
Army defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on National Highway near Pattan area of Baramulla District on July 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Army said that their Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Khanpath Camp in Parihaspora Pattan in the District detected
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Army defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on National Highway near Pattan area of Baramulla District on July 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Army said that their Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Khanpath Camp in Parihaspora Pattan in the District detected the IED on highway by 29 RR near Parihaspora Pattan and later destroyed it. “It was a war like situation last night. Mortar shells were raining in every village close to the International Border. It was very narrow escape for the civilians,” Ram Lal, a shopkeeper of Arnia town, said. He added that it was “worst ever shelling” witnessed in Arnia town during the recent past. Almost similar was the position at Sei Khurd, Nikowal, Jabowal, Allah, Treva and surrounding villages in Arnia sector, where bullets continued to rain throughout the night striking houses, shops and cattle sheds of the people, causing them heavy damages.
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July - 28 
Around 700 to 1,000 villagers attended the programme held by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of the East Division near Chintapalli in Visakhapatnam District on July 28, reports The Times of India. The CPI-Maoist cadres warned the And
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Around 700 to 1,000 villagers attended the programme held by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of the East Division near Chintapalli in Visakhapatnam District on July 28, reports The Times of India. The CPI-Maoist cadres warned the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Governments that they would pay a heavy price for Ramaguda encounter where 31 CPI-Maoist cadres were gunned down in October 2016. The CPI-Maoist cadres vowed to continue their struggle and carry forward the ideology of their fallen comrades. The slogan, "All natural resources of the forest belong to tribals," was raised. Red salutes were also given to Maoists who were killed at Rayagada, Gorrelametta, Kappatotti and Koraput.
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July - 28 
India on July 28, condemned the "double standards" in dealing with terrorists and warned against the emerging "apocalyptic" threats in UN, reports indiatvnews.com. "Terrorism is an international threat that should not be allo
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India on July 28, condemned the "double standards" in dealing with terrorists and warned against the emerging "apocalyptic" threats in UN, reports indiatvnews.com. "Terrorism is an international threat that should not be allowed to serve national strategy," India's Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said on during a General Assembly debate on the report of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. He added, "We must resist the temptation of buying individual peace for ourselves by striking deals that divert terrorists elsewhere," he said without naming any country. "We need to intensify our efforts in persuading States to refrain from using terrorism as a card in the games that nations play." Calling for a introspection by the members of the UN, he said: "There are important issues today before the international community that beg answers: Where do potential terrorists go for training? How does their financing work? Do we know the answers and yet choose to look away? "The dangers of discriminating among terrorists -- good or bad or yours and mine -- are well known." The other aspect of the double standards in dealing with terrorism was geographic, he said. "Our reaction to terrorism in some geographies is different from others. We are currently witnessing the impact of the Middle East on Europe," he said. "In South Asia, we are witnessing the international community's efforts of combating terrorism being affected by a fatigue of a long-drawn war in Afghanistan," he added. He urged all nations to adopt the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism-CCIT, which has been under futile negotiation for 21 years.
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July - 28 
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles (AR) personnel seized three weapons and 300 rounds of live ammunition from Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) cadres in a vehicle check post set up by the force at Namphisa in Kamjong Distr
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Meanwhile, Assam Rifles (AR) personnel seized three weapons and 300 rounds of live ammunition from Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) cadres in a vehicle check post set up by the force at Namphisa in Kamjong District on July 28, reports The Shillong Times. The NSCN-IM cadres were suspected to be involved in smuggling of weapons and ammunition and might have collected the same from a supplier from neighbouring Myanmar. The weapons and the ammunition were planned to be smuggled into Ukhrul town of Manipur.
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July - 28 
Militants killed a suspected rapist with two bullets to the head in Imphal West District on July 28, reports The Shillong Times. Themheng Ngashangba, Imphal West District Police Superintendent, said, “Suspected militants brought a blindfolded m
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Militants killed a suspected rapist with two bullets to the head in Imphal West District on July 28, reports The Shillong Times. Themheng Ngashangba, Imphal West District Police Superintendent, said, “Suspected militants brought a blindfolded man on Friday night at Tera in Imphal and shot him dead. The deceased was identified as Irom Bobo, 43. There were two gunshot injuries in the head.” The outlawed underground organisation, United National Liberation Front (UNLF), has claimed responsibility for shooting Bobo. The outfit says that he had confessed to his crime.
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July - 28 
Militants, on July 28, carried out raids on the residential houses of officers and Policemen of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and workers of ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in South Kashmir while they also set ablaze house of a counter-
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Militants, on July 28, carried out raids on the residential houses of officers and Policemen of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and workers of ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in South Kashmir while they also set ablaze house of a counter-insurgent, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the residential houses of Superintendent of Police (SP), an Inspector and other five Policemen in Nowbal Khudwani, Qoimoh, Desan, Marhsma and Sempora Behibagh of Kulgam District on July 28. They ransacked the houses of Policemen and threatened them of dire consequences if they didn’t quit from Police. They also set ablaze house of a counter-insurgent in Kulgam. In Pulwama District, militants conducted similar raids at Naira, Tumlahal, Trichal and in Tral during which they beat up Policemen, ransacked their properties and asked them to quit from their jobs. Militants also raided houses of Kashmiri Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Pulwama and beat them apart from ransacking properties. Some of the forces men whose houses were attacked and were beaten by militants have been identified as CRPF 183Bn Constable Naseer Ali Rather of Naira, Special Police Officer (SPO), Bilal Farooq Gaasi of Trichal Pulwama and SPO, Farooq Magray of Tumlehal. Also, the house of a People's Democratic Party (PDP) Panch (member of gram Panchayat), Ghulam Mohiuddin, at Trichal was raided and ransacked by militants. Militants attempted to set ablaze house of Police Head Constable at Arigam in Tral. However, they couldn’t set it ablaze and left from the spot. In Kareemabad Pulwama, posters asking two local cops to resign from Police surfaced and they were threatened of dire consequences if they fail to abide by the direction.
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July - 28 
Posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were found in Ghaghra area of Gumla District on July 28, reports The Telegraph. The posters urged people to wage a war on "feudal forces" and asked Police to stop offensives.
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Posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were found in Ghaghra area of Gumla District on July 28, reports The Telegraph. The posters urged people to wage a war on "feudal forces" and asked Police to stop offensives.
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July - 28 
Separately, the Central Committee (CC) of the CPI-Maoist, have admitted probably for the first time that they lost 205 cadres, including 54 women cadres, of various ranks between July 2016 and May 2017, reports The Times of India on July 29. The data
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Separately, the Central Committee (CC) of the CPI-Maoist, have admitted probably for the first time that they lost 205 cadres, including 54 women cadres, of various ranks between July 2016 and May 2017, reports The Times of India on July 29. The data was released to motivate the CPI-Maoist cadres to observe the 'Saheed Saptah' or ‘Martyrs' week’ from July 28 to August 3, and mobilize masses and support. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Gadchiroli range, Ankush Shinde said CPI-Maoist cadres are for the first time facing opposition from the tribals, who are putting up anti-rebel banners and posters in some parts of Gadchiroli and Gondia. "We have for the first time an instance where tribals set Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] banners and posters on fire," he said.
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July - 29 
Pakistan army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Digwar area of Poonch sector in Poonch District on July 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the ceasefire violation in Digwar and surrounding Naldyana villages of Poon
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Pakistan army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Digwar area of Poonch sector in Poonch District on July 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the ceasefire violation in Digwar and surrounding Naldyana villages of Poonch sector took place around 7.30 pm and lasted 20 minutes only. No casualties or damage in the ceasefire violation was reported on the Indian side, sources said.
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July - 29 
Separately, Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, Naulakh Singh, from Thathan village in Vaishali District on July 29, reports The Telegraph. Police said Naulakh was involved in several Maoists related incidents in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali Districts.
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Separately, Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, Naulakh Singh, from Thathan village in Vaishali District on July 29, reports The Telegraph. Police said Naulakh was involved in several Maoists related incidents in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali Districts.
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July - 30 
A group of 10 to 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted three tribals of Tandipadar village in Temurupalli Panchayat (village level self government institution) under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District
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A group of 10 to 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted three tribals of Tandipadar village in Temurupalli Panchayat (village level self government institution) under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District on July 30, reports The New Indian Express. The identity of the villagers has not been ascertained, reason behind the abduction is also not known yet. Malkangiri Police have not confirmed the incident.
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July - 30 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Aurangabad District on July 30, reports The Financial Express. Acting on a tip off that Naxalites [Left Wing E
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Aurangabad District on July 30, reports The Financial Express. Acting on a tip off that Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] are pasting posters in different areas to terrorise people to make their proposed August 3, 2017, Bihar bandh (general shut down) a success, a joint team of CRPF and local Police raided Sahajpur and Kalidi villages of the District and arrested three Maoists who had come to paste posters. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres have been identified as Ramlagan Singh Bhokta, Kamlesh Singh Bhokta and Mahesh Bhuiya. These CPI-Maoist cadres were also trying to influence and motivate local youths to join CPI-Maoist cadres.
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July - 30 
A joint team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) have arrested three lower rung cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during two separate search operations in Narayanpur
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A joint team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) have arrested three lower rung cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during two separate search operations in Narayanpur District on July 30, reports The Indian Express. In first incident, Security Forces (SFs), during a search operation, arrested CPI-Maoist cadres Sonu Netam (40) and Shankar Hemla (20) and recovered a muzzle loading gun. In the second incident, SFs arrested CPI-Maoist cadre Suresh Markam (24) from Devgaon village in the Narayanpur District.
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July - 30 
Detection and reportage of suspicious transactions, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and cross-border fund transfers in the country's economic channels doubled in the last fiscal year, leading to unearthing of over INR 560 crore black money, acco
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Detection and reportage of suspicious transactions, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and cross-border fund transfers in the country's economic channels doubled in the last fiscal year, leading to unearthing of over INR 560 crore black money, according to Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), firstpost.com reports on July 31. The report said the financial year 2015-16 saw a "record increase" in the detection of such instances. All banks and financial intermediaries apprise the FIU of the detections as part of their obligation to comply with the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing measures. "The year 2015-16 ... saw a record increase in the number of reports received, processed and disseminated by the FIU," the report stated. The number of cash transaction reports (CTRs) doubled from INR 80,00,000 in 2014-15 to over INR 1.6 crore in 2015-16 and that of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) rose from 58,646 to 1,05,973 during the period, it said. "A similar growth was registered in counterfeit currency reports (CCRs) -- over 16 percent, NTRs -- nearly 25 percent, while there was an 850 percent growth in the number of cross border wire transfer reports (CBWTRs) during the period," the report said.The central agency, tasked with analysing suspicious transactions in Indian banking and other financial channels, also issued a "record number" of 21 sanctions against the violating entities (banks and others) under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The report attributed the increase in the number of detection and their reportage to the FUIs "proactive outreach" to stakeholders to ensure that they increasingly detect such instances. However, a senior finance ministry official said it was due to the "increasing penetration" of technology and awareness against suspect fund movements at a time when the fight against black money is actively being pursued in the country and the world.
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July - 30 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hailing from Ranga Bayalu Panchayat (village level local-self Government) of Munchingput Mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam District surrendered before Deputy Superint
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hailing from Ranga Bayalu Panchayat (village level local-self Government) of Munchingput Mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam District surrendered before Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mahendra Mathe on July 30, reports The Hindu. The surrendered cadres, who used to extend logistics support to the CPI-Maoist cadres, were identified as Mandi Musiri (35), Vantala Singru (30), Mandi Janbri (30), Mandi Subba Rao (32), and Mandi Rama Chandhar (25)
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July - 30 
Further, Police have intensified the counter-insurgency operation in chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal constituency, Majuli Island in Majuli District, reports The Telegraph on July 31. Superintendent of Police (SP) Baibhab Nimbalkar on July 31 said t
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Further, Police have intensified the counter-insurgency operation in chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal constituency, Majuli Island in Majuli District, reports The Telegraph on July 31. Superintendent of Police (SP) Baibhab Nimbalkar on July 31 said that night patrolling was on in full swing and the police are keeping a close eye on suspicious persons. He said the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have jointly started patrolling by foot, boat, and vehicles in the district. "We are using boats for search operation. Majuli is important from political and religious points of view as both domestic and international tourists visit the island. So, we are not ignoring the threat perception," Nimbalkar said
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July - 30 
Meanwhile, Barkagaon Police arrested four Jharkhand Prastuti Committee's (JPC) cadres following raids at Barkagaon and Katkumdag in Hazaribagh District on July 30, reports The Times of India. They also seized two pistols, five live cartridges, fo
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Meanwhile, Barkagaon Police arrested four Jharkhand Prastuti Committee's (JPC) cadres following raids at Barkagaon and Katkumdag in Hazaribagh District on July 30, reports The Times of India. They also seized two pistols, five live cartridges, four mobile phones along with SIM-cards, a JPC leaflet and one receipt book issued by the committee. The arrestees are identified as Suraj Singh, Shankar Ram, Md Asirullah Ansari and Intaf Ansari alias Jugnu. According to SP, Anup Birtharay on July 22, the four opened fire on a bus ferrying employees of Triveni Sainik Company to Hazaribagh, when the vehicle was passing through the dense forests of Fatah under Katkumdag Police Station of the District. He added that the company was engaged in extracting coal from the Pakri Barwadih colliery project of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited. Police registered two cases at Barkagaon and Katkumdag Police Stations against the cadres. JPC is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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July - 30 
Meanwhile, posters condemning the killing of innocent people in the name of ‘Police informers’ appeared on inter-State road transport services operating from Andhra Pradesh to Koraput District in Odisha and Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on Ju
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Meanwhile, posters condemning the killing of innocent people in the name of ‘Police informers’ appeared on inter-State road transport services operating from Andhra Pradesh to Koraput District in Odisha and Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on July 30, reports The Hindu. As per rumours, the posters, appearing in both Odiya and Telugu languages, might have been printed and pasted by the Police of these three Maoist-hit States or organisations opposing the CPI-Maoist activities.
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July - 30 
Over one dozen protesters were injured in clashes which was triggered after the killing of two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in an encounter in Pulwama District on July 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Tahab village
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Over one dozen protesters were injured in clashes which was triggered after the killing of two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in an encounter in Pulwama District on July 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Tahab village in Pulwama District after inputs that two militants are hiding in the village. As the SFs laid siege to the village, the militants hiding tried to flee and fired at the SFs, triggering a brief gunfight in which two militants were killed. Soon after the news of the killing of militants spread in the area, the area observed shut down and protests broke out. People tried to reach to the encounter site and pelted stones on SFs who retaliated with aerial firing and tear smoke. Over a dozen youth were injured one among them is critical as a bullet hit him in the chest. He was identified as Asif Ahmad of Lassipora Pulwama. The militants have been identified as Shariq Ahmad of Gulzarpur Awantipore and Showkat Ahmed alias Shabir of Mehand Anantnag, who had joined militant ranks this year only. Large number of people attended the funeral of Shariq Ahmad at his ancestral Takuna village of Pulwama.
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July - 30 
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire and started firing using light weapons and MMGs (medium machine guns) along the Line of Control (LoC) at Baba Khori in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on July 30night, reports Daily Excelsior. The Indian side reta
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Pakistan Army violated ceasefire and started firing using light weapons and MMGs (medium machine guns) along the Line of Control (LoC) at Baba Khori in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on July 30night, reports Daily Excelsior. The Indian side retaliated effectively, leading to exchanges, which continued for some time. However, there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side. Last night (July 29), Pakistan army had violated ceasefire in Digwar sector of Poonch District.
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July - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered four 7.62 mm AK rounds, five 7.62 mm rounds, five hand grenades with accessories from an abandoned and unregistered auto-rickshaw in Dimapur District on July 30, reports Nagaland Post.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered four 7.62 mm AK rounds, five 7.62 mm rounds, five hand grenades with accessories from an abandoned and unregistered auto-rickshaw in Dimapur District on July 30, reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 30 
Separately, on the same day on July 30, Police arrested one People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre from Palkot block headquarters in Gumla District, when he was fleeing to Ranchi, reports The Times of India. The arrested PLFI cadre was i
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Separately, on the same day on July 30, Police arrested one People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre from Palkot block headquarters in Gumla District, when he was fleeing to Ranchi, reports The Times of India. The arrested PLFI cadre was identified as Jasmindar Singh alias Jassi, a resident of Sanbotha village under Kolebira Police Station of bordering Simdega District. He is wanted in at least three cases, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Basia, Bachandeo Kujur said. Jassi was a squad member of PLFI ‘area-commander’ Mukesh Baraik who was arrested earlier, he said. Jassi was involved in torching JCBs which belonged to Sumit Keshri, a contractor at Banaidega village in Palkot, on May 30 and June 6 this year, Kujur said. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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July - 30 
Separately, Police and administrative officials recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and newspaper cuttings related to Naxal movement from an under trial, Mahesh Mahto, during a raid at Ghatshila sub-jail in East Singhbhum District
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Separately, Police and administrative officials recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and newspaper cuttings related to Naxal movement from an under trial, Mahesh Mahto, during a raid at Ghatshila sub-jail in East Singhbhum District on July 30, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 30 
Separately, the Police had already taken measures to check any untoward incidents and intensified combing operations along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The Hindu on July 31. The posters had photographs of 12 persons who had
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Separately, the Police had already taken measures to check any untoward incidents and intensified combing operations along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The Hindu on July 31. The posters had photographs of 12 persons who had been killed by the Maoists, with names, villages and Districts they hailed from. Among them, five were from Visakhapatnam District, two from East Godavari, one from Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh, and two each from Koraput and Malkangiri Districts of Odisha.
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July - 30 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA), on July 30, searched residence and office of a lawyer linked to Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Jammu District and detained him for questioning after recovery of several incriminating doc
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA), on July 30, searched residence and office of a lawyer linked to Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Jammu District and detained him for questioning after recovery of several incriminating documents in connection with terror funding FIR, which has already been lodged in New Delhi in which seven separatist leaders have been arrested, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, a team of NIA from New Delhi simultaneously raided the residence and office of Devender Singh Behal at Bakshi Nagar this morning (July 30). The raids were based on leads obtained by the NIA during questioning of seven separatist leaders, who were being interrogated in New Delhi after their arrest in Srinagar and Union capital. Sources said during raids at the house of Behal, the NIA teams seized four mobile telephones, a tablet computer and few other articles. As the raids concluded this evening, Behal was detained for questioning. However, according to sources, he hasn’t been arrested so far. The NIA has also summoned Geelani’s two sons–Nayeem on Monday (July 31) and Naseem on Wednesday (August 2) in New Delhi for investigations in the same case.
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July - 30 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a Chhattisgarh-based woman cadre, surrendered before the Police in Bhadradri District on July 30, reports The Hindu. The surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres were identified as Karata
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a Chhattisgarh-based woman cadre, surrendered before the Police in Bhadradri District on July 30, reports The Hindu. The surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres were identified as Karatam Idumaiah (25) and Madivi Jamili (23), both members of the Central Regional Company (CRC) of the CPI-Maoist.
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July - 30 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tahab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District on July 30 (today), reports The Times of India. The encounter broke out early in the morning (July 30) and the counter-oper
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tahab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District on July 30 (today), reports The Times of India. The encounter broke out early in the morning (July 30) and the counter-operation is currently underway at the time of reporting.
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July - 31 
A 23-year-old man from Palakkad District of Kerala who was suspected to have joined Islamic State (IS) in 2016, was reportedly killed in an air strike in Afghanistan, dnaindia.com reports on August 1. Police on August 1 said his father had received a
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A 23-year-old man from Palakkad District of Kerala who was suspected to have joined Islamic State (IS) in 2016, was reportedly killed in an air strike in Afghanistan, dnaindia.com reports on August 1. Police on August 1 said his father had received a message through Telegram app two days ago informing him about the death of Marwan Ismail of Thrikkaripur in an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. The message purportedly sent by one Asfaq Majeed, one of the 21 youths from Kerala who allegedly went missing and joined the IS, did not provide more details about Marwan or the place where he was killed. Marwan had been working as a physiotherapist in a Gulf nation before joining the terror group last year, Police said.
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July - 31 
An unnamed senior State Home department official on July 31 stated that Mizoram Government was making efforts to rein in the Lalhmingthanga Sanate faction Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) to ensure that they also come over grou
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An unnamed senior State Home department official on July 31 stated that Mizoram Government was making efforts to rein in the Lalhmingthanga Sanate faction Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) to ensure that they also come over ground, reports The Assam Tribune. The official said the government wants to ensure that Sanate faction of HPC-D comes over ground when a peace accord is signed with the faction led by H Zosangbera with which the State Government is holding peace talks. The proposed next round of talks scheduled to be held during July was deferred because of some reasons including the efforts made to include Sanate’s faction of HPC-D in the proposed accord to find amicable solution to the vexed Hmar imbroglio, he said. Preparations have been made to resume the talks during August which would likely be the last round of official level talks, he said, adding that the talks would be elevated to political level parleys after this round.
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July - 31 
Army sources said that there are over 250 militants waiting on the launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) near the Line of Control (LoC) and they want to sneak in the summer. Army has intensified its vigil along the LoC to prevent them from i
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Army sources said that there are over 250 militants waiting on the launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) near the Line of Control (LoC) and they want to sneak in the summer. Army has intensified its vigil along the LoC to prevent them from infiltrating. Army is conducting round the clock patrolling along the LoC to foil the infiltration attempts of the militants. Security Forces (SFs) this year achieved major successes against militants and killed 118 militants so far. Last year they had killed a record 150 militants. SFs said that there are 266 militants operating in Kashmir with 110 in South Kashmir, which is worst affected by militancy. Out of these militants nearly 100 are locals while in North Kashmir majority of the militants are Pakistanis who have infiltrated into Kashmir by crossing the LoC.
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July - 31 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland/ Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) member, identified as Khrielietuo Keretsii (32), along with 15 extortion slips in general area Kezekie colony in K
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland/ Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) member, identified as Khrielietuo Keretsii (32), along with 15 extortion slips in general area Kezekie colony in Kohima city in Kohima District on July 31, reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 31 
At least two top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as LeT Kashmir ‘head’ Abu Dujana alias Hafiz and another LeT militant Arif Lilhaari were killed during a fierce encounter in Pulwama District on August 1st morning, reports The
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At least two top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as LeT Kashmir ‘head’ Abu Dujana alias Hafiz and another LeT militant Arif Lilhaari were killed during a fierce encounter in Pulwama District on August 1st morning, reports The Times of India. Two more militants were reportedly trapped in the encounter along with Dujana and Lilhaari. Their fate is yet to be determined. Dujana was the LeT's so-called 'divisional commander', and reportedly hailed from northern Pakistan. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Hakripora village in Pulwama District, Security Forces (SFs) launched a cordon and search operation in the area, a Police official said. The militants opened fired during the operation, prompting retaliation from the forces which triggered a gun battle, he said.
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July - 31 
Following news of Dujana's and Lilhaari's killing, clashes broke out near the encounter site in Hakripora between protesters and Police and fifteen people were reportedly injured in the violence, Police said, adds The Times of India.
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Following news of Dujana's and Lilhaari's killing, clashes broke out near the encounter site in Hakripora between protesters and Police and fifteen people were reportedly injured in the violence, Police said, adds The Times of India.
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July - 31 
In a joint operation conducted by District Police and Chhattisgarh Sashastra Dal (CSD) arrested four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Narayanpur District on July 31, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadres were identif
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In a joint operation conducted by District Police and Chhattisgarh Sashastra Dal (CSD) arrested four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Narayanpur District on July 31, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadres were identified as Malu Netam (45), Baijuram Gawde (26), Ashiram Salam (42) and Shivnath Yadav. Malu Netam carried a reward of INR 2,000 on his head.
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July - 31 
Indian Army on July 31 foiled a major infiltration attempt in Torna area of Rampur sector in Uri in Baramulla District and killed one infiltrator so far while massive searches for other members of the group are going on, reports Daily Excelsior. Sour
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Indian Army on July 31 foiled a major infiltration attempt in Torna area of Rampur sector in Uri in Baramulla District and killed one infiltrator so far while massive searches for other members of the group are going on, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that 21-Sikh regiment deployed in the forward areas of Torna noticed movement of an infiltrating group on July 27 and launched massive operation. The Army patrol had a brief gun battle with the militants but they managed to flee that area. However, during the searches one body was recovered and the army also recovered AK-47, 5 magazines, Hand grenades, pouches and dry food. The searches are going on as the Army felt that more militants are hiding in the area which has dense forests and rugged terrain.
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July - 31 
Jharkhand Police arrested a ‘Zonal Commander’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), Anish alias Karampal Ganjhu (28), arrested from Gerua in Sadar Police Station area of Chatra District on July 31, reports The Telegraph. TSPC
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Jharkhand Police arrested a ‘Zonal Commander’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), Anish alias Karampal Ganjhu (28), arrested from Gerua in Sadar Police Station area of Chatra District on July 31, reports The Telegraph. TSPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Police recovered a carbine, two live bullets, three phones and a Suburban Utility Vehicle (SUV) from Anish. He was carrying INR 1 million on his head.
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July - 31 
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 31 assured that Government will take up all necessary steps to check influx of illegal migrants into the state, reports Nagaland Post. Responding to a question from the opposition bench in the house of Sta
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 31 assured that Government will take up all necessary steps to check influx of illegal migrants into the state, reports Nagaland Post. Responding to a question from the opposition bench in the house of State Assembly, Singh said that the Government is taking the issue of illegal migrants seriously. The state government is looking into provisions given under the Constitution of India to check influx of illegal migrants in the state, said Singh while also assuring that it would identify migrants living in the state. “If illegal migrants are detected, he/she will be deported instantly,” Singh added
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July - 31 
Meanwhile, another GNLA militant, Hembone T. Sangma, surrendered before Superintendent of Police South Garo Hills Abraham T. Sangma on July 31, reports The Telegraph.
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Meanwhile, another GNLA militant, Hembone T. Sangma, surrendered before Superintendent of Police South Garo Hills Abraham T. Sangma on July 31, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 31 
Meanwhile, Police Commando arrested a militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) while conducting a cordon and search operation at Salungpham Mayai Leikai area in Thoubal district on July 31, reports Epao. The arrested militant w
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Meanwhile, Police Commando arrested a militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) while conducting a cordon and search operation at Salungpham Mayai Leikai area in Thoubal district on July 31, reports Epao. The arrested militant was identified as Thingbaijam Jotin alias Thoungamba alias Moramba (22)
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July - 31 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on July 31 arrested two militants of the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , identified as Ranjit Daimari (29) and Prakash Bodo (24),from Roumari Reserve Forest under Moran Subdivis
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on July 31 arrested two militants of the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , identified as Ranjit Daimari (29) and Prakash Bodo (24),from Roumari Reserve Forest under Moran Subdivision in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol, a .22 caliber pistol and 19 live bullets from the militants along with several incriminating documents.
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July - 31 
Meanwhile, SFs arrested an arms dealer, Chetei Shiu, with along with one. 22 mm pistol with magazine at New Market Area of Kohima town on July 31, reports Nagaland Post on August 7.
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Meanwhile, SFs arrested an arms dealer, Chetei Shiu, with along with one. 22 mm pistol with magazine at New Market Area of Kohima town on July 31, reports Nagaland Post on August 7.
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July - 31 
On July 31, Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said India's geopolitical overtures had resulted in better relations with all neighbouring countries, with one glaring exception, reports The Times of India. "Our 'Neighbourh
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On July 31, Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said India's geopolitical overtures had resulted in better relations with all neighbouring countries, with one glaring exception, reports The Times of India. "Our 'Neighbourhood First' policy has yielded results with all countries in the region, barring one," Swaraj said. To be sure, Swaraj may also be pointing to China, with which India has been engaged in a tense stand-off at Doklam, as well as the more recent transgression by the People's Liberation Army in Uttarakhand's Barahoti. But the frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan and its unwillingness to cooperate in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case make it a more likely candidate for the foreign minister's verbal salvo.In another oblique attack, Swaraj panned Pakistan for its policy of sponsoring terror outfits and their attempts to infiltrate the LoC into India. She said India's efforts to combat terrorism had gained global recognition and it will continue working together with the US to neutralise this menace. "High priority being attached by both sides to countering terrorism. Both our countries have been direct victims of this scourge. In India, we have been facing cross-border terrorism for many years. This is now recognized as a larger regional - even global - challenge," she said.
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July - 31 
Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Semiliguda town in Koraput District on July 31, reports Orissa Diary. The CPI-Maoist cadre was identified as Rupuna Jani (28) and was working for Nandapur Area Committee o
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Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Semiliguda town in Koraput District on July 31, reports Orissa Diary. The CPI-Maoist cadre was identified as Rupuna Jani (28) and was working for Nandapur Area Committee of the Maoists. Police seized AK-47,9mm pistol, banners, posters related to Maoists from his possession.
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July - 31 
Police on July 31 arrested eight militants of National Democratic Freedom Fighter for Bodoland (NDFFB) in Chirang District, reports The Indian Express on July 27. The arrested militants were identified as Ajoy Daimari, (24), Nizira Basumatary (25), R
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Police on July 31 arrested eight militants of National Democratic Freedom Fighter for Bodoland (NDFFB) in Chirang District, reports The Indian Express on July 27. The arrested militants were identified as Ajoy Daimari, (24), Nizira Basumatary (25), Raja Daimari (19), Francis Basumatary (23), Sudem Narzary (25), Biswajit Narzary (40) and Biswai Basumatary (24).
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July - 31 
Posters in the name of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surfaced in Punchakkolli Tribal Colony, under Vazhikadavu Police Station limit, in Malappuram District on July 31, reports The Times of India. As per the posters, the C
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Posters in the name of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surfaced in Punchakkolli Tribal Colony, under Vazhikadavu Police Station limit, in Malappuram District on July 31, reports The Times of India. As per the posters, the CPI-Maoist cadres at Nilambur in the District have vowed to avenge the murder of their senior leaders Kuppu Devraj and Ajitha, as part of the on-going observance of Martyrs' Week by the cadres. The posters say that the encounter killing of Devraj and Ajitha is in clear violation of human rights and the organization would not pardon the traitors.
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July - 31 
Separately, a CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested by Police on the eve of Martyr’s week at Semliguda in Koraput District on July 31, reports The New Indian Express. He has been identified as Rupra Jani of Upar Kanti village. Jani was involved with th
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Separately, a CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested by Police on the eve of Martyr’s week at Semliguda in Koraput District on July 31, reports The New Indian Express. He has been identified as Rupra Jani of Upar Kanti village. Jani was involved with the Maoists for the last three years in the area and he had accompanied them to kill a ‘Police informer’ last year.
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July - 31 
Separately, Police on July 31 arrested one Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as Pong Gong Konyak, from Janki Pathar at Sonari in Charaideo District close to Assam- Nagaland boundary, reports The Shillong Ti
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Separately, Police on July 31 arrested one Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as Pong Gong Konyak, from Janki Pathar at Sonari in Charaideo District close to Assam- Nagaland boundary, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered one .22 pistol with two rounds of live ammunition and a bottle grenade from his possession.
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July - 31 
Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants robbed and decamped with a cash amount of over INR 5 lakh from Arwani branch of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank in Bijbehara area of Anantnag District on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Around 12:40 pm,
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Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants robbed and decamped with a cash amount of over INR 5 lakh from Arwani branch of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank in Bijbehara area of Anantnag District on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Around 12:40 pm, a group of four HM militants, who had boarded an Alto Car, stopped outside the Arwani branch of J&K Bank. They said while two militants stayed outside the bank, rest others armed with one AK 47 rifle and one INSAS rifle barged into the J&K Bank branch where they asked officials to handover cash. Interestingly, both the militants had donned a veil, locally called Burqa, and after looting the cash on gun-point, they also ransacked the computers of the bank branch. Police said that militants fled with around INR 5.20 lakh amount. A police spokesman said that during the initial investigation and with the help of CCTV footage, it was found that HM militants are involved in the crime.
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July - 31 
Syria's Ambassador to India Riad Kamel Abbas on July 31 said his country has no information about the 39 Indians who went missing in Iraq in 2014, reports news18.com. He, however, said Syria is "keen" to send them home if they are found
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Syria's Ambassador to India Riad Kamel Abbas on July 31 said his country has no information about the 39 Indians who went missing in Iraq in 2014, reports news18.com. He, however, said Syria is "keen" to send them home if they are found in its territory. "The Indian delegation went to Syria many times and the chief of Syrian intelligence agency came to Delhi for it," the envoy said. "We are very keen to bring them (missing Indians) home if they are in our territory, but there is no official confirmation about it," he added.
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July - 31 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are in process of forming village level teams to strengthen their strong hold in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The New Indian Express on August 1. The development comes a year a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are in process of forming village level teams to strengthen their strong hold in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The New Indian Express on August 1. The development comes a year after the CPI-Maoist cadres suffered a major setback in an encounter at the AOB in which around 31 CPI-Maoists were killed along with Adivasis (Tribals). The Telangana State Committee (TSC) of the CPI-Maoist cadres with the Adilabad District committee, Khammam District committee and Khammam-Karimnagar-Warangal Divisional Committee with Special Guerrilla Squad and 92 cadres are tasked to continue their activities in the region.
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*Data till , April 19, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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