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May - 1 
A civilian was killed by terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Bathnoor, Tral. Media reports quoting official sources said, after working as a JeM cadre, the slain civilian had surrendered before security forces. However, last week, h
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A civilian was killed by terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Bathnoor, Tral. Media reports quoting official sources said, after working as a JeM cadre, the slain civilian had surrendered before security forces. However, last week, he reportedly deserted his camp and was believed to have returned to the Jaish fold.
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May - 1 
A media report said, an encounter occurred between the Jorhat police and a group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Panijangaon under the Mathura East police station limits in Charaideo subdivision, on May 1, a delayed report said. Howe
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A media report said, an encounter occurred between the Jorhat police and a group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Panijangaon under the Mathura East police station limits in Charaideo subdivision, on May 1, a delayed report said. However, no casualty has been reported from any side. The police also seized 28 rounds of AK-47 rifles from the spot subsequent to the encounter.
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May - 1 
According to a media report of May 1 quoting police sources, the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) outfit has served extortion notices to the Bengali residents of Thaligram, Nagadoom, Chalitacherra, Bagerkona, Pathimara and Guabari villages under Khaspur in Ca
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According to a media report of May 1 quoting police sources, the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) outfit has served extortion notices to the Bengali residents of Thaligram, Nagadoom, Chalitacherra, Bagerkona, Pathimara and Guabari villages under Khaspur in Cachar district. This has reportedly compelled many of them to desert their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. In the extortion notice, served by the People's Supreme Council of ‘Dimaraji’, each household was asked to pay Rs 100 within a specified period mentioned in the ‘notice’. Besides that, the ‘notice’ also intends to terrorize the villagers and force them to flee from the area, what the outfit calls "Dimaraji", that is the area from Dimapur in Nagaland, and North Cachar Hills, Cachar plains and Hojai in Assam.
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May - 1 
According to media reports, Assam Minister of State for Home Pradyut Bordoloi said political, economic and other rights of the non-Bodos would be safeguarded in the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). While inaugurating a day-long seminar in
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According to media reports, Assam Minister of State for Home Pradyut Bordoloi said political, economic and other rights of the non-Bodos would be safeguarded in the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). While inaugurating a day-long seminar in Guwahati on ‘Hurdles to resolving conflict in Assam’, organized by the Institute for Conflict Management (ICM), New Delhi, on May 1, he also said the problem of insurgency started only after the formation of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). While asserting that ULFA had its origin in the anti-migration movement, he also said the same is no more among its objectives. He said, ‘But the outfit has diverted itself from its original character. In its chorus for an independent sovereign Assam, the ULFA has started seeing the illegal migrants coming to Assam from Bangladesh as part of the Assamese society. This is because most of the leaders of the outfit are currently taking shelter in Bangladesh’.
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May - 1 
According to officials sources, alleged chief of the left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) and ‘zonal commander’ of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter in the Nagauli village, Patna district on May 1.
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According to officials sources, alleged chief of the left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) and ‘zonal commander’ of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter in the Nagauli village, Patna district on May 1. The police seized a land mine, two hand grenades, a railway wireless set, nine detonators and police uniforms from the encounter site.
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May - 1 
Another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists in Dangiwacha, Rafiabad.
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Another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists in Dangiwacha, Rafiabad.
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Five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Janasakthi), surrendered before the district police chief in Khammam on May 1. Official sources indicated that the Naxalites got frustrated with the Naxal
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Five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Janasakthi), surrendered before the district police chief in Khammam on May 1. Official sources indicated that the Naxalites got frustrated with the Naxal movement and surrendered before the police. The State government announced Rs 5,000 cash award to the surrendered Naxals.
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In another encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed at Samoora, Pampore on the same day. Acting on a tip-off, security forces raided a terrorist hide-out––house of a civilian––where a group of HM cadres were hiding. Two AK-56 rif
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In another encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed at Samoora, Pampore on the same day. Acting on a tip-off, security forces raided a terrorist hide-out––house of a civilian––where a group of HM cadres were hiding. Two AK-56 rifles, a wireless set, one pistol and one rocket-launcher were recovered from the site of encounter.
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In another incident, two more LeT terrorists were killed in an encounter at Udarian village in Kalakote of Rajouri district. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. Recoveries made from the encounter site included
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In another incident, two more LeT terrorists were killed in an encounter at Udarian village in Kalakote of Rajouri district. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. Recoveries made from the encounter site included two AK-56 rifles, eight magazines, 216 rounds of ammunition, eight hand grenades, two letter heads of the LeT outfit and some incriminating documents. T
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May - 1 
K. Padmanabhiah, the Union government’s special interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, and K.P. Singh, Director, Intelligence Bureau, are leaving for Thailand on May 1 for renewed negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Mui
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K. Padmanabhiah, the Union government’s special interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, and K.P. Singh, Director, Intelligence Bureau, are leaving for Thailand on May 1 for renewed negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports said. According to media reports quoting an NSCN-IM spokesman from Bangkok, there have been consultations with 89 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Thailand and around 80 people from Nagaland have been invited to act as consultants. Reports also indicated, the NSCN-IM is prepared for a settlement within the Union government.
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May - 1 
Reports from south Kashmir indicated that a terrorist was killed when a hand grenade went off accidentally at Zirpara village, in Bijbehara on May 1. He was reportedly attempting to hurl the grenade on a security force patrol. Four civilians sustaine
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Reports from south Kashmir indicated that a terrorist was killed when a hand grenade went off accidentally at Zirpara village, in Bijbehara on May 1. He was reportedly attempting to hurl the grenade on a security force patrol. Four civilians sustained injuries in this incident. Official sources said the slain terrorist was working for the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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May - 1 
Separate reports said various Bodo and non-Bodo organisations led by the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) under the banner of Coordination Committee for Bodoland Movement (CCBM), on April 30, called on the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) national president
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Separate reports said various Bodo and non-Bodo organisations led by the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) under the banner of Coordination Committee for Bodoland Movement (CCBM), on April 30, called on the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jana Krishnamurthy in New Delhi to urge him to prevail upon the Union government to expedite the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The delegation comprised representatives of Bengali, Adivasi, Nepali, Muslim and Rajbongshi communities, among others.
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May - 1 
Two foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed consequent to an encounter in Seel Dhar, about 15 km from Mahore on May 1. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident site. Official sources indicated that the slain
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Two foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed consequent to an encounter in Seel Dhar, about 15 km from Mahore on May 1. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident site. Official sources indicated that the slain terrorists were operating in Mahore for more than a year and were wanted in a number of subversive activities, including for two explosions and attacks on security force convoys. 2
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May - 1 
Two LeT terrorists were also killed in an encounter at Malgonipora in the Sopore-Rafiabad belt of north Kashmir. Two AK-56 rifles and five hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two LeT terrorists were also killed in an encounter at Malgonipora in the Sopore-Rafiabad belt of north Kashmir. Two AK-56 rifles and five hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 2 
A consultative meeting between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership and representatives of Naga organisations is to be held at Bangkok either on May 6 or 7 in an effort to consolidate the current Naga peace pr
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A consultative meeting between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership and representatives of Naga organisations is to be held at Bangkok either on May 6 or 7 in an effort to consolidate the current Naga peace process.
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May - 2 
According to media reports of May 2, Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir has reiterated that his government was willing to step down if it was going to pave the way for an amicable and permanent solution to the Naga problem.
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According to media reports of May 2, Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir has reiterated that his government was willing to step down if it was going to pave the way for an amicable and permanent solution to the Naga problem.
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May - 2 
According to media reports of May 2, the NSCN-IM invited individuals and representatives of churches, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO)s and the apex tribal council, Naga Hoho, to hold the second consultative meeting at the Thai capital.
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According to media reports of May 2, the NSCN-IM invited individuals and representatives of churches, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO)s and the apex tribal council, Naga Hoho, to hold the second consultative meeting at the Thai capital.
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May - 2 
In continued operations against Pakistan-backed terrorists, security forces (SFs) on May 2 killed six foreign mercenaries in a single operation at Boriwalli near Hari Top in Surankote, Poonch. With this, the SFs have killed 26 terrorists during two d
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In continued operations against Pakistan-backed terrorists, security forces (SFs) on May 2 killed six foreign mercenaries in a single operation at Boriwalli near Hari Top in Surankote, Poonch. With this, the SFs have killed 26 terrorists during two days of operations across the district. All the slain terrorists were reportedly foreign mercenaries.
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May - 2 
Official sources indicated that the SFs have launched an operation in the hilly Boriwalli village in Hari Top upon receiving specific information of the terrorists’ movement. The terrorists fled to the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range consequent
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Official sources indicated that the SFs have launched an operation in the hilly Boriwalli village in Hari Top upon receiving specific information of the terrorists’ movement. The terrorists fled to the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range consequent to observing the movement of SFs. In the ensuing encounter, six terrorists were killed. Search and cordon operations are reportedly continuing in the area as two to three more terrorists had escaped during the encounter. A large cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. All the slain terrorists belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Sources added that search operations have been intensified in the Surankote, Mendhar and Mandi belts of this district consequent to reports of terrorist-presence in some remote villages.
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May - 2 
Police commandos in Thoubal district arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist. In another incident, security force personnel arrested a Kuki National Army (KNA) terrorist at Lamphel.
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Police commandos in Thoubal district arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist. In another incident, security force personnel arrested a Kuki National Army (KNA) terrorist at Lamphel.
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May - 2 
Police on May 2 killed a terrorist following an encounter at Nambol Leirenjam Leikai under Nambol police station limits. One 9 mm pistol with several round of ammunition and some incriminating documents were seized, according to media reports quoting
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Police on May 2 killed a terrorist following an encounter at Nambol Leirenjam Leikai under Nambol police station limits. One 9 mm pistol with several round of ammunition and some incriminating documents were seized, according to media reports quoting official sources. Some more terrorists are reported to have escaped.
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May - 2 
Police on May 2 killed two suspected terrorists and rescued the civilian who had been abducted by them from his shop at Uripok, opposite Cheirap Court at about 6.30 p.m on May 1.
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Police on May 2 killed two suspected terrorists and rescued the civilian who had been abducted by them from his shop at Uripok, opposite Cheirap Court at about 6.30 p.m on May 1.
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May - 2 
Reports from north Kashmir have indicated that security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in old Baramulla town on May 2 to apprehend a group of four armed terrorists who were reportedly present at a house of a civilian. Even as the h
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Reports from north Kashmir have indicated that security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in old Baramulla town on May 2 to apprehend a group of four armed terrorists who were reportedly present at a house of a civilian. Even as the holed-up terrorists opened fire at the SFs, they made unsuccessful attempts to escape. The encounter was still continuing till last reports last came in. Official sources said all civilians were rescued from the locality.
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May - 2 
Reports from south Kashmir said SFs detected a mine which had been planted by terrorists under a culvert at Sofan Naman on the Pulwama-Shopian road.
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Reports from south Kashmir said SFs detected a mine which had been planted by terrorists under a culvert at Sofan Naman on the Pulwama-Shopian road.
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May - 2 
The Jharkhand government is preparing a proposal for launching development projects in 13 Naxal-affected districts in the State. Official sources indicated that the government will send a proposal for Rs 12000 crore for the purpose. A high-level meet
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The Jharkhand government is preparing a proposal for launching development projects in 13 Naxal-affected districts in the State. Official sources indicated that the government will send a proposal for Rs 12000 crore for the purpose. A high-level meeting was held on May 2 under the chairmanship of the State Chief Secretary to formulate the proposal.
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May - 2 
The Medak district police, under the Vimukthi sadassu (redemption convention), removed the names of 545 more left-wing extremists, Naxalites from the police records. The names related to those in the Toopran sub-division of the district on May 2. Off
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The Medak district police, under the Vimukthi sadassu (redemption convention), removed the names of 545 more left-wing extremists, Naxalites from the police records. The names related to those in the Toopran sub-division of the district on May 2. Official sources said the Naxalites whose names have been removed from the police records would not be summoned to the police stations for various works and they could lead a happy life in the villages.
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May - 2 
The police killed a suspected terrorist travelling along with his accomplice on a motorcycle at Lairenjam. Following interrogation the police raided the hideout at Moidangpok Khunou and killed another terrorist before rescuing the abducted civilian.
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The police killed a suspected terrorist travelling along with his accomplice on a motorcycle at Lairenjam. Following interrogation the police raided the hideout at Moidangpok Khunou and killed another terrorist before rescuing the abducted civilian. Two 9 mm pistols along with some ammunition was seized.
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May - 2 
Two HM terrorists, including a ‘battalion commander’, were killed in an encounter in the Khrew locality on Srinagar-Pampore outskirts. Official sources said Jalla, the slain ‘battalion commander’, was reportedly responsible for several attacks on sec
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Two HM terrorists, including a ‘battalion commander’, were killed in an encounter in the Khrew locality on Srinagar-Pampore outskirts. Official sources said Jalla, the slain ‘battalion commander’, was reportedly responsible for several attacks on security forces, civilians and counter-insurgents.
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May - 2 
Unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian from Athwatoo village in Bandipore. He was reportedly a counter-insurgent source with the security forces. Separately, another counter-insurgent of Nowgam Sumbal sustained injuries in a gre
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Unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian from Athwatoo village in Bandipore. He was reportedly a counter-insurgent source with the security forces. Separately, another counter-insurgent of Nowgam Sumbal sustained injuries in a grenade blast.
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May - 3 
A civilian was abducted from the Chuntiwari area of Sogam in Kupwara district by unidentified terrorists.
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A civilian was abducted from the Chuntiwari area of Sogam in Kupwara district by unidentified terrorists.
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May - 3 
A media report of May 3 indicated that Mizoram Chief Minister Zoram Thanga will act as the interlocutor between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government in the ongoing political dialogue. Quoting a sen
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A media report of May 3 indicated that Mizoram Chief Minister Zoram Thanga will act as the interlocutor between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government in the ongoing political dialogue. Quoting a senior government official, the report said, at the meeting that is likely to take place in Bangkok sometime between May 6 and 10, he will hold talks with NSCN-I M general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and chairman Isak Chisi Swu. Representatives from various Naga social bodies, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs), the Church, student leaders, the Ho Ho, the apex tribal council, and Nagaland-based NSCN(I-M) ‘kilonsers' (ministers) will also be participating at the Bangkok conclave. Both, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Home Minister L K Advani have reportedly given their consent in this regard. The official said, ‘The Mizoram CM's role in the ongoing peace process has the blessings of the Indian political leadership’. The Bangkok conclave will be preceded by a meeting between official Indian interlocutors, K Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K P Singh, and the NSCN(I-M)'s leaders in Malaysia. The first two have already left for Kuala Lumpur on May 3 where Muivah and Swu are currently based.
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May - 3 
According to delayed reports, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed Laharam Mushahary, All Bodo Students’ Union’s (ABSU’s) former Dhubri district unit president on May 3, at Multijhora, under Gauripur police station
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According to delayed reports, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed Laharam Mushahary, All Bodo Students’ Union’s (ABSU’s) former Dhubri district unit president on May 3, at Multijhora, under Gauripur police station limits.
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May - 3 
According to media reports of May 3, the forum held a meeting to review the prevailing situation in the State in Kohima and formed an advisory committee comprising of prominent elderly citizens in Kohima to create a climate conducive for working towa
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According to media reports of May 3, the forum held a meeting to review the prevailing situation in the State in Kohima and formed an advisory committee comprising of prominent elderly citizens in Kohima to create a climate conducive for working towards betterment of the people.
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May - 3 
According to media reports, all the six Pakistan-based terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who were trapped in a cordon-and-search operation at Mohalla Sayeed Kareem Sahib in Baramulla on the evening of May 3, were killed in an encounter with th
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According to media reports, all the six Pakistan-based terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who were trapped in a cordon-and-search operation at Mohalla Sayeed Kareem Sahib in Baramulla on the evening of May 3, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs). While 10 residential houses were destroyed, three SF personnel and a civilian sustained injuries during the encounter.
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May - 3 
According to media reports, several thousand people, including meira paibis (members of Mothers’ Association), school children and youth volunteers took out a peace rally organised by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Pangei on May 3. The rallyists
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According to media reports, several thousand people, including meira paibis (members of Mothers’ Association), school children and youth volunteers took out a peace rally organised by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Pangei on May 3. The rallyists adopted several resolutions and urged the State government for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed following the Pangei Yangdong bazaar (market) shootout on April 9. The meeting, apart from resolving to work for restoration of peace and normalcy in the Pangei area and the rest of the State and for the scrapping the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958, also appealed against implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act in Manipur.
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May - 3 
According to media reports, the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) on May 4, claimed that its assistant general secretary, Sridam Debbarma was abducted by unidentified terrorists from Gurudayalpara in West Tripura district, on May 3. Howe
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According to media reports, the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) on May 4, claimed that its assistant general secretary, Sridam Debbarma was abducted by unidentified terrorists from Gurudayalpara in West Tripura district, on May 3. However, the police were yet to confirm the incident. A search operation was on till reports last came in. The abducted leader is also the executive member of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
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May - 3 
According to official sources, the State government has sounded a red alert in all the Naxalite-affected districts and police and administrative officials have been asked to start maintaining vigil. They have been asked to take special care of rail t
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According to official sources, the State government has sounded a red alert in all the Naxalite-affected districts and police and administrative officials have been asked to start maintaining vigil. They have been asked to take special care of rail tracks and important roads.
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May - 3 
Also, unidentified terrorists beheaded two persons, both brothers, at Watrena in Bandipore, on May 3 night, accusing them of being informers.
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Also, unidentified terrorists beheaded two persons, both brothers, at Watrena in Bandipore, on May 3 night, accusing them of being informers.
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May - 3 
Another delayed report said Gauripur police, on May 3, arrested three Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists from Borbilarchar, under Dhubri police station limits.
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Another delayed report said Gauripur police, on May 3, arrested three Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists from Borbilarchar, under Dhubri police station limits.
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May - 3 
Another HM terrorist was killed in the Loang village of Kathua district. More terrorists are reported to be trapped in the area and the encounter was continuing when reports last came in. An AK-47 rifle, 30 ammunition rounds and a grenade were recove
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Another HM terrorist was killed in the Loang village of Kathua district. More terrorists are reported to be trapped in the area and the encounter was continuing when reports last came in. An AK-47 rifle, 30 ammunition rounds and a grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 3 
Another report said, terrorists killed one person in his house in Khawas village, under Budhal police station limits, Rajouri, on May 3 night. The terrorists escape from the incident site.
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Another report said, terrorists killed one person in his house in Khawas village, under Budhal police station limits, Rajouri, on May 3 night. The terrorists escape from the incident site.
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May - 3 
In another encounter, an HM terrorist was killed in Zakoora, outskirts of the State capital Srinagar on May 3. Official sources said the slain terrorist was identified as ‘deputy commander’ of the Sajjad Group of HM in the Hazratbal-Ganderbal area, F
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In another encounter, an HM terrorist was killed in Zakoora, outskirts of the State capital Srinagar on May 3. Official sources said the slain terrorist was identified as ‘deputy commander’ of the Sajjad Group of HM in the Hazratbal-Ganderbal area, Farooq Ahmed Ahangar alias Adil Farooq alias Uqaab
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May - 3 
In another incident, the ‘commander’ of the Chityal Local Guerrilla Squad was arrested by police at Santalagadda village of Govindaraopet mandal under Mulug police limits, Warangal district. He was allegedly involved in 11 criminal cases, including t
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In another incident, the ‘commander’ of the Chityal Local Guerrilla Squad was arrested by police at Santalagadda village of Govindaraopet mandal under Mulug police limits, Warangal district. He was allegedly involved in 11 criminal cases, including the murder of Chityal mandal president.
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May - 3 
In Karimnagar, the Jammikunta Local Guerrilla Squad ‘commander’ along with his wife, also a dalam (squad) member’ surrendered before the police. He carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head. The Naxalite leader is learnt to have told the police that
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In Karimnagar, the Jammikunta Local Guerrilla Squad ‘commander’ along with his wife, also a dalam (squad) member’ surrendered before the police. He carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head. The Naxalite leader is learnt to have told the police that he was surrendering inspired by the people-friendly policies of the district police.
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May - 3 
Left-wing extremist Naxalite groups––the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG)––have reportedly given a call for economic blockade in the State in protest against the implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) an
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Left-wing extremist Naxalite groups––the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG)––have reportedly given a call for economic blockade in the State in protest against the implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentence of three MCC cadres involved in the 1992 Bara carnage of Bihar.
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May - 3 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed two persons, including a retired police personnel, in Bhushandchak village under the Naubatpur police station limits, Patna district on May 3 night. Reports said, the Naxalites,
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed two persons, including a retired police personnel, in Bhushandchak village under the Naubatpur police station limits, Patna district on May 3 night. Reports said, the Naxalites, clad in police uniform, attacked the house and asked the victims to follow them at gun point. They were taken outside the house and killed.
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May - 3 
Media reports quoting Border Security Force (BSF) sources said a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist from the Nayanbasi Jamatia faction surrendered, on May 3, to BSF personnel, at the latter’s Teliamura camp in the West Tripura dist
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Media reports quoting Border Security Force (BSF) sources said a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist from the Nayanbasi Jamatia faction surrendered, on May 3, to BSF personnel, at the latter’s Teliamura camp in the West Tripura district. Identified as Sanjib Debbarma, who was a driver of a self-styled NLFT ‘chief’ surrendered to Deputy Inspector General (DIG), BSF, Sibaji Singh with one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and two magazines of 75 live cartridges. The surrendered terrorist reportedly confessed that the Nayanbasi Jamatia faction was facing serious financial crunch and cadres of the group even do not have enough to eat at their base camps in Bangladesh.
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May - 3 
Security forces in Manipur are reported to have killed two terrorists of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in separate incidents on May 3. A 9mm pistol with some live ammunition rounds was also seized according to police sources. According to reports
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Security forces in Manipur are reported to have killed two terrorists of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in separate incidents on May 3. A 9mm pistol with some live ammunition rounds was also seized according to police sources. According to reports quoting family members, those killed had joined the terrorist organisation some three to five years ago.
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May - 3 
Senior police officers of the State met the representatives of meira paibis of Imphal West and Imphal East districts at the State police headquarters on May 3 in connection with community policing being implemented in the State. The meira paibi repre
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Senior police officers of the State met the representatives of meira paibis of Imphal West and Imphal East districts at the State police headquarters on May 3 in connection with community policing being implemented in the State. The meira paibi representatives also insisted that arrest warrants be issued by police and security personnel before the arrests.
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May - 3 
Seven more Pakistani terrorists of the Hizb-e-Islami were killed in an encounter in the Bhimber Gali Sector of Poonch district on the same day. Giving details of the encounter, official sources indicated that SF personnel had noticed some movement on
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Seven more Pakistani terrorists of the Hizb-e-Islami were killed in an encounter in the Bhimber Gali Sector of Poonch district on the same day. Giving details of the encounter, official sources indicated that SF personnel had noticed some movement on the Line of Control (LoC) at Panjni in Bhimber Gali Sector. In the ensuing encounter, seven terrorists were killed. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain ultras. Besides arms and ammunition, some propaganda material, diaries and photographs of some other terrorists were also recovered from the encounter site. Brigadier Mahesh Eranna told press personnel that the recovery of propaganda material in the form of stickers bearing some e-mail addresses is being used by terrorists to motivate youths for infiltration. 7
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May - 3 
Terrorists made an unsuccessful attempt to blow up a security force post in the Kishtwar town of Doda by hurling a grenade which exploded without causing any damage.
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Terrorists made an unsuccessful attempt to blow up a security force post in the Kishtwar town of Doda by hurling a grenade which exploded without causing any damage.
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May - 3 
The ‘Special Guerrilla Squad commander’ and Adilabad district ‘action team leader’ of left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG), was killed in an encounter in the forest area near Mandamarri town, Adilabad district on May 3. Ac
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The ‘Special Guerrilla Squad commander’ and Adilabad district ‘action team leader’ of left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG), was killed in an encounter in the forest area near Mandamarri town, Adilabad district on May 3. According to police in Mandamarri, on a tip-off that some Naxalites w ere moving in the locality, a police team began combing the forest area. When the police asked to reveal the identity of three persons moving under suspicious circumstances, they opened fire and the police retaliated killing the Naxal leader on the spot. The other two unidentified Naxalites managed to escaped into the jungles. A .39 revolver, 12 cartridges, Rs 10500 in cash, photos of some leaders and a pocket diary were recovered from the spot.
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May - 3 
The Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum, appreciating the efforts of the Naga Hoho in building a peaceful environment in the State, has urged the Hoho to initiate discussion on the Naga political issue at the earliest in order to find an early settlement
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The Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum, appreciating the efforts of the Naga Hoho in building a peaceful environment in the State, has urged the Hoho to initiate discussion on the Naga political issue at the earliest in order to find an early settlement to the problem.
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May - 3 
Two civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on them in Billawar town, Kathua district. Media reports have indicated that this is the first attack by terrorists in the town. A complete strike was observed in Billaw
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Two civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on them in Billawar town, Kathua district. Media reports have indicated that this is the first attack by terrorists in the town. A complete strike was observed in Billawar on May 3 and people were reported to have protested the first-ever terrorist attack there. Official sources said two terrorists wearing police uniforms and suspected to be ‘fidayeens’ (suicide squad) appeared at Billawar town and injured two civilians by firing indiscriminately. Both the terrorists escaped from the incident site.
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May - 3 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Polu Nali in the Sawra area under the Gandoh police station jurisdiction in Doda district. An AK-56 rifle, two magazines, a wireless set and a grenade were recovered from the encou
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Polu Nali in the Sawra area under the Gandoh police station jurisdiction in Doda district. An AK-56 rifle, two magazines, a wireless set and a grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 3 
US National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, in an interview to an Indian newspaper in Washington on May 3, said the US had told Pakistan that it must address the ‘legitimate concern of India over cross-border terrorism". She also urged the Indian
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US National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, in an interview to an Indian newspaper in Washington on May 3, said the US had told Pakistan that it must address the ‘legitimate concern of India over cross-border terrorism". She also urged the Indian government "to give diplomacy the primacy" in its action, to give the anti-terror campaign "time to dismantle the terrorist networks", and to take some step in respect of Pakistan including the resumption of a dialogue. Rice said that the US "is engaged in the anti-terrorism agenda on behalf of India and Pakistan" and was "committed to that anti-terrorism agenda" world over. The war on terror was not just for the benefit of the US, she maintained, "it is about terrorism in any place, terrorism that angered India for instance in the December 13 incident in Parliament…" Therefore, what the world did not need now was a conflict between India and Pakistan.
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May - 4 
A local leader of the Congress party and a member of the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC), Bandapalli Arjunaiah, was lynched by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) near Yellikal village, Mahbubnagar district
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A local leader of the Congress party and a member of the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC), Bandapalli Arjunaiah, was lynched by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) near Yellikal village, Mahbubnagar district on May 4. Media reports said Naxalites of the Kalwakurthy Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) abducted Arjunaiah from his house, saying that their ‘commander’ wanted to talk to him on the outskirts of the village. On reaching the outskirts, Arjunaiah was tied to a tree and beaten up severely after being labeled as a ‘police informer’. A severely injured Arjunaiah died while being shifted to the government hospital at Kalwakurthy.
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May - 4 
A media report of May 4, quoting Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) president Hagrama Basumatary said, the BLT would take a decision in its May 15 executive meeting regarding its further participation in the tripartite talks with the State and Union governm
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A media report of May 4, quoting Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) president Hagrama Basumatary said, the BLT would take a decision in its May 15 executive meeting regarding its further participation in the tripartite talks with the State and Union governments on the issue of BTC. One such meeting was reportedly to take place on May 6, and no results of the same were reported till reports last came in.
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May - 4 
According to delayed media reports, five terrorists are suspected to have been killed in an internecine conflict on May 4. Report quoting sources noted that the incident occurred when large group of terrorists of Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MP
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According to delayed media reports, five terrorists are suspected to have been killed in an internecine conflict on May 4. Report quoting sources noted that the incident occurred when large group of terrorists of Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF) equipped with sophisticated weapons were intercepted by a combined group of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) terrorists in a jungle near Latinkhan, 23 kilometres off Jiribam police station of Churachandpur district. Quoting villagers, the report further indicated that both groups were seen fleeing the place carrying their dead associates.
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May - 4 
According to delayed reports, Naxalites of the MCC, on May 4 night, looted four firearms from four houses in two villages under the Pithoria and Burmu police station limits, Ranchi district.
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According to delayed reports, Naxalites of the MCC, on May 4 night, looted four firearms from four houses in two villages under the Pithoria and Burmu police station limits, Ranchi district.
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May - 4 
According to Kashmir News Service, a high-level meeting of the organisation on May 4 held the three guilty of "disobedience" and pursuing "thoughts and actions contravening the organisational policies". The spokesman sought to make it clear that henc
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According to Kashmir News Service, a high-level meeting of the organisation on May 4 held the three guilty of "disobedience" and pursuing "thoughts and actions contravening the organisational policies". The spokesman sought to make it clear that henceforth, Dar, Zaffar and Yazdani would be having no connection to HM. Reports also said, with this, the Hizb is headed towards a split.
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May - 4 
According to media reports, the Assam government has enforced dusk-to-dawn restrictions on the movement of civilians along its border with Bhutan to stop smuggling of essential commodities and arms and ammunition. A government statement in Guwahati o
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According to media reports, the Assam government has enforced dusk-to-dawn restrictions on the movement of civilians along its border with Bhutan to stop smuggling of essential commodities and arms and ammunition. A government statement in Guwahati on May 4 said, "The prohibitory order restricts the movement of members of the public within five kilometers along Assam’s border with Bhutan between 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further order". Assam shares more than 250 km of unfenced border with Bhutan.
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May - 4 
Also, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel raided a private residence and killed a HM terrorist, who was hiding there, in Mutgala village, Gool area, on May 4. An AK rifle with two magazines, 45 rounds and two detonators were recovered from the slai
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Also, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel raided a private residence and killed a HM terrorist, who was hiding there, in Mutgala village, Gool area, on May 4. An AK rifle with two magazines, 45 rounds and two detonators were recovered from the slain terrorist. A Search has also been launched to apprehend two more terrorists suspected to be hiding in the same village
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May - 4 
Besides, in Chonntiwari, Sogam, in Kupwara district, terrorists abducted two persons, who the terrorists accused were informers, and later killed one of them while the other had been set free, at a mosque, reports said.
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Besides, in Chonntiwari, Sogam, in Kupwara district, terrorists abducted two persons, who the terrorists accused were informers, and later killed one of them while the other had been set free, at a mosque, reports said.
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May - 4 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Jammu and Kashmir chief commander Abdul Majeed Dar has been expelled from the organisation, by the chief of the HM, Syed Salahuddin. Also, former "divisional commander" for Srinagar-Budgam Zaffar Abul Fatah and former "divisio
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Jammu and Kashmir chief commander Abdul Majeed Dar has been expelled from the organisation, by the chief of the HM, Syed Salahuddin. Also, former "divisional commander" for Srinagar-Budgam Zaffar Abul Fatah and former "divisional commander" for Anantnag-Pulwama Assad Yazdani have been expelled. Hizb spokesperson Hashimi confirmed the move from Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), on May 4.
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May - 4 
In another incident, a police personnel was injured when Naxalites triggered a landmine near Chinaantijola village, Gummalakshmipuram mandal on Andhra-Orissa border on May 4.
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In another incident, a police personnel was injured when Naxalites triggered a landmine near Chinaantijola village, Gummalakshmipuram mandal on Andhra-Orissa border on May 4.
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May - 4 
Media reports said suspected terrorists of the Bilal group of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) killed five persons––two brothers belonging to a family and a father and a son, and another––in three villages–– Madiyani, Langdar and Kund, on May 4. A joint-s
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Media reports said suspected terrorists of the Bilal group of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) killed five persons––two brothers belonging to a family and a father and a son, and another––in three villages–– Madiyani, Langdar and Kund, on May 4. A joint-search operation is on in the Betoa forests to apprehend the terrorists, numbering an estimated 50 who are believed to have established a base there.
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May - 4 
Nepal and Bihar have set up a joint team on the border to prevent the movement of Maoist insurgents and anti-Indian terrorists between the two countries. Official sources indicated that the team, which includes police and administrators from Bihar an
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Nepal and Bihar have set up a joint team on the border to prevent the movement of Maoist insurgents and anti-Indian terrorists between the two countries. Official sources indicated that the team, which includes police and administrators from Bihar and Nepal, has established joint posts along their part of the porous 1,040-km border.
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May - 4 
Security forces reportedly shot at and critically injured a boy at the firing range in the Jakhar area of Udhampur suspecting him to be a fidayeen (suicide bomber), on May 4
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Security forces reportedly shot at and critically injured a boy at the firing range in the Jakhar area of Udhampur suspecting him to be a fidayeen (suicide bomber), on May 4
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May - 4 
Unidentified terrorists laid an ambush on a joint patrol of the Special task Force (STF) and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Balley village, Bharat area, Doda district. In the encounter that followed, a security force personnel was killed. Using the local r
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Unidentified terrorists laid an ambush on a joint patrol of the Special task Force (STF) and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Balley village, Bharat area, Doda district. In the encounter that followed, a security force personnel was killed. Using the local residents of the village as human shield, the terrorists managed to escape. A search operation has been launched to arrest the terrorists.
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May - 4 
Yet another report said terrorists shot dead a contractor, accused by terrorists as being an informer, at Barzalla, Bandipore.
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Yet another report said terrorists shot dead a contractor, accused by terrorists as being an informer, at Barzalla, Bandipore.
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May - 5 
A civilian was killed as he was caught in the cross-fire during an encounter at Panzalla in the Varmul district on the same day.
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A civilian was killed as he was caught in the cross-fire during an encounter at Panzalla in the Varmul district on the same day.
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May - 5 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chor Gali in the Shopian area.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chor Gali in the Shopian area.
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May - 5 
A left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), was killed in an encounter at Jorgaon village, Latehar district, on May 5. A huge quantity of arms, ammunition and Naxal literature were also seized from the encounter-site. The police
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A left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), was killed in an encounter at Jorgaon village, Latehar district, on May 5. A huge quantity of arms, ammunition and Naxal literature were also seized from the encounter-site. The police also arrested 16 Naxalites, including two women, from the same district.
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May - 5 
According to a delayed report, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, Phulak Deka, was killed in an encounter with the security forces near Kekankuchi in Nalbari district, on May 5. A .32 revolver and some assorted ammunition were seized
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According to a delayed report, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, Phulak Deka, was killed in an encounter with the security forces near Kekankuchi in Nalbari district, on May 5. A .32 revolver and some assorted ammunition were seized from the slain terrorist.
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May - 5 
According to a May 5 media report, quoting intelligence sources, the Dima Halam Daoga (DHD) — an eight-year-old Dimasa terrorist outfit––has allegedly forged a "strategic alliance" with the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in the North Ca
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According to a May 5 media report, quoting intelligence sources, the Dima Halam Daoga (DHD) — an eight-year-old Dimasa terrorist outfit––has allegedly forged a "strategic alliance" with the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in the North Cachar Hills district of south Assam. The two outfits are believed to have tied up for training of cadres and supply of arms.
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May - 5 
According to a media report of May 5, quoting a Guwahati-based Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Assam received a total of 28,75,492 migrants between 1951 and 1991 and of this, 12,98,754 were illegal foreign migrant
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According to a media report of May 5, quoting a Guwahati-based Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Assam received a total of 28,75,492 migrants between 1951 and 1991 and of this, 12,98,754 were illegal foreign migrants. The study entitled "Migration to Assam : 1951-1991", also revealed that during that period the approximate number of total foreign migrants who came to the State was 19,83,755 and of them, 6,85,001 were legal migrants, as they reported their place of birth. The study had been undertaken with the primary objective of providing an explanation of the growth of population in the State during 1951-1991 in terms of various components such as population growth, including fertility rate and mortality rate, with special focus on migration.
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May - 5 
According to a media report, the Coordination Committee for Bodoland Movement (CCBM) has called for separate political-level tripartite talks involving all Bodo organisations with the Assam and the Union governments on creating the Bodoland Territori
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According to a media report, the Coordination Committee for Bodoland Movement (CCBM) has called for separate political-level tripartite talks involving all Bodo organisations with the Assam and the Union governments on creating the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). At the end of their campaign on May 5, in New Delhi a 40-member delegation of the CCBM, which also included representatives from various non-Bodo communities like Bengalis, Muslims, Nepalis, Advasis, Koch Rajbongshis and Jogy among others, warned the authorities that any abetting of the non-Bodo movement would put the Bodo peace process in jeopardy. Accusing the Communist Party of India- Marxist Leninist (CPI -ML) and the United Revolutionary Movement Council of Assam (URMCA) of doing the same, the CCBM said they are ‘misleading the non-Bodo people for their narrow political gains’. The CCBM alleged that the two organisations have been instigating the people for their partisan purposes. The CCBM delegation was led by the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU). CCBM also alleged that the Sanmilita Janagoshtiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS) is a platform of outsiders and that it should keep away from Bodo issues. The Bodo movement leaders have also tried to allay the fears of the non-Bodos by assuring them that their rights and security will be taken care of, and that they will also be given adequate representation in the proposed BTC and the State Legislative Assembly. The CCBM delegation had earlier called on Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Union Home Minister L. K. Advani and sought their personal intervention to avert any further delay in creating the BTC.
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May - 5 
According to a media report, the hunger strike by 40 former Tripura Resurrection Army (TRA) cadres, since April 30 in Kunjaban, on the outskirts of Agartala in Tripura, demanding government jobs and implementation of other rehabilitation measures, is
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According to a media report, the hunger strike by 40 former Tripura Resurrection Army (TRA) cadres, since April 30 in Kunjaban, on the outskirts of Agartala in Tripura, demanding government jobs and implementation of other rehabilitation measures, is still going on, till reports last came in.
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May - 5 
According to media reports, the body of a civilian who was earlier abducted and killed later was recovered from village Hajipora.
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According to media reports, the body of a civilian who was earlier abducted and killed later was recovered from village Hajipora.
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May - 5 
Another terrorist was killed in an encounter at Mutgala, Gool.
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Another terrorist was killed in an encounter at Mutgala, Gool.
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May - 5 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed a person in Peesara village in Dharmasagar mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on May 5 night, suspecting him to be a police informer. Police sources said, the victi
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed a person in Peesara village in Dharmasagar mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on May 5 night, suspecting him to be a police informer. Police sources said, the victim, Krishna Reddy was the brother of Raji Reddy, president of the mandal unit of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and also leader of the local Water Users Association and chairman of the Lodi Society, a voluntary organisation. The Naxalites later also blasted the house of Raji Reddy. However, no one was injured in the explosion.
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May - 5 
Reports indicated that unidentified terrorists forced entry into the house of a civilian in Budhal, Rajouri district and shot him dead.
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Reports indicated that unidentified terrorists forced entry into the house of a civilian in Budhal, Rajouri district and shot him dead.
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May - 5 
Security measures have been beefed up in left-wing extremist, Naxalite-affected districts in the State in view of the three-day economic blockade jointly called by the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG), beginni
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Security measures have been beefed up in left-wing extremist, Naxalite-affected districts in the State in view of the three-day economic blockade jointly called by the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG), beginning today, May 6. The State Police chief Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, while speaking to the media in Ranchi on May 5, said that elaborate security arrangements had been made with deployment of additional police forces in the sensitive areas to keep a close watch on the movement of the Naxalites. He said patrolling along the highways as well as along the rail routes have been intensified with companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) kept ready in case of any eventuality.
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May - 5 
Six Rajasthani labourers engaged in the Sone canal modernisation work were killed at Dilian village under Chauri police station limits, Bhojpur district, on May 5 night. The district police chief said preliminary investigations indicated the involvem
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Six Rajasthani labourers engaged in the Sone canal modernisation work were killed at Dilian village under Chauri police station limits, Bhojpur district, on May 5 night. The district police chief said preliminary investigations indicated the involvement of the Ranbir Sena (private army of landowners in Bihar) in the incident. Media reports quoting eyewitness said approximately two dozen labourers and tractor drivers were sleeping outside the village panchayat house when the attack took place. After killing six labourers, the suspected Sena activists escaped under the cover of darkness.
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May - 5 
The Chief of Uttar Pradesh unit of Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Noman Badra, was arrested on May 5 at Lucknow’s Charbagh railway station. Police also seized some ‘objectionable literature’ from his possession. A senior police official to
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The Chief of Uttar Pradesh unit of Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Noman Badra, was arrested on May 5 at Lucknow’s Charbagh railway station. Police also seized some ‘objectionable literature’ from his possession. A senior police official told the media that Badra was allegedly coordinating SIMI activities after the arrest of its President Shahid Badra Falahi.
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May - 5 
The Union Government’s special envoy K Padmanabaiah has said that while the talks with National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isac Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders were progressing steadily, there has been no "dramatic development". Speaking on May 5 after
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The Union Government’s special envoy K Padmanabaiah has said that while the talks with National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isac Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders were progressing steadily, there has been no "dramatic development". Speaking on May 5 after the conclusion of the two-day talks in Chiangmai, Thailand, Padamanabaiah said that there was a good understanding of each other's problems and the two sides were "trying to work out a solution to the complex issue". He further said that the two sides would meet again by the end of June and added that the extension of the cease-fire, which expires on July 31, would be taken up during the next meeting.
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May - 5 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dhok Wali in the Poonch district on May 5.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dhok Wali in the Poonch district on May 5.
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May - 5 
With the recovery of three more bodies from the debris at Varmul on May 5, the toll in the Syed Karim Sahib encounter has risen to six. Official sources indicated that the bodies were recovered from the debris of the burnt houses. Sources added that
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With the recovery of three more bodies from the debris at Varmul on May 5, the toll in the Syed Karim Sahib encounter has risen to six. Official sources indicated that the bodies were recovered from the debris of the burnt houses. Sources added that the recovery of arms and ammunition from the place included six AK rifles, 15 magazines and two radio sets.
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May - 6 
ABSU president Rabi Ram Narzary, reiterating opposition to the demarcation of the proposed BTC on the basis of a 1999 notification, demanded that the boundary for the same should be drawn on the basis of the notifications issued in both 1993 and 1999
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ABSU president Rabi Ram Narzary, reiterating opposition to the demarcation of the proposed BTC on the basis of a 1999 notification, demanded that the boundary for the same should be drawn on the basis of the notifications issued in both 1993 and 1999. The offer to demarcate the BTC boundary on the basis of the 1999 notification was made by the then Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) government; Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at the meeting with Home Minister L K Advani, on May 3, has also reportedly renewed the offer.
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May - 6 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked the Chando police station in Sarguja district, on May 6. However, no one was injured in the attack.
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked the Chando police station in Sarguja district, on May 6. However, no one was injured in the attack.
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May - 6 
According to media reports, the tripartite meeting between representatives of the Union government, Assam government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), held in New Delhi, on May 6, to discuss the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) remaine
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According to media reports, the tripartite meeting between representatives of the Union government, Assam government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), held in New Delhi, on May 6, to discuss the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) remained inconclusive. The BLT reportedly took strong exception to the inordinate delay in resolving the Bodo issue. It also sought a deadline from the Union government on the creation of the BTC. Preparing a working draft agreement also came up during the talks.
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May - 6 
Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata, is to be produced before a Delhi court today, on May 6. Delhi police sources said that they would seek custody of Ansari to enable them to interrogate h
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Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata, is to be produced before a Delhi court today, on May 6. Delhi police sources said that they would seek custody of Ansari to enable them to interrogate him in connection with a case relating to the destroying of a Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) run network of terrorists and criminal gangs. Ansari was brought to Delhi from Kolkata by a special team of Delhi Police’s crime branch, which obtained transit remand of the accused till May 6 from a Kolkata court.
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May - 6 
Although coal mining in Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Eastern Coalfields Ltd and the Central Coalfields Ltd remained by and large unaffected, loading and transportation by rail and trucks was reportedly paralysed in Hazaribagh and Chatra districts. Traffic
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Although coal mining in Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Eastern Coalfields Ltd and the Central Coalfields Ltd remained by and large unaffected, loading and transportation by rail and trucks was reportedly paralysed in Hazaribagh and Chatra districts. Traffic of private buses in the Naxalite-infested Palamau, Garhwa, Lohardagga, Chatra and Hazaribagh districts was learnt to be thin and most of the trains were reportedly escorted by armed security forces.
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May - 6 
Another terrorist belonging to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in Chitty village of Surankote, Poonch district on the same day. An AK-56 rifle, a magazine and two hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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Another terrorist belonging to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in Chitty village of Surankote, Poonch district on the same day. An AK-56 rifle, a magazine and two hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 6 
In north Kashmir, unidentified terrorists intruded into the house of a civilian at Khayyar village in Bandipore and killed his daughter. Media reports indicated that the deceased woman had earlier been detained for harbouring terrorists and was relea
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In north Kashmir, unidentified terrorists intruded into the house of a civilian at Khayyar village in Bandipore and killed his daughter. Media reports indicated that the deceased woman had earlier been detained for harbouring terrorists and was released when she secured bail from a court.
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May - 6 
India, on May 6, said there was no decline in cross-border infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir and stressed that it would continue to exercise vigil in the State. The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, while talking to the media in New D
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India, on May 6, said there was no decline in cross-border infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir and stressed that it would continue to exercise vigil in the State. The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, while talking to the media in New Delhi said, " The figures (of infiltration) closely match with the figures of previous years. As far as infiltration is concerned, there is no cause for complacency and there is need for exercising vigilance". According to official sources, India is yet to see a "strategic shift'' in Pakistan's disposition towards it. Sources said there was a "visible escalation" in infiltration in March 2001 compared to last year. In comparison to 113 incidents in March last year, infiltration bids had risen to 132 this (2002) March. The level of infiltration in March 2002 had been particularly discernible because of the sharp decline in incidents of cross-border infiltration in January and February. For instance, compared to 104 incidents last year, infiltration attempts in February stood at 58 this year.
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May - 6 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on May 7, is expected to fly to Bangkok to hold talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership, media reports said, quoting official sources. Having been approached by both
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on May 7, is expected to fly to Bangkok to hold talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership, media reports said, quoting official sources. Having been approached by both the Union government and the NSCN-IM to broker a peace deal to solve the Naga problem, the CM said he would not involve in offering packages for reaching an accord, whereas his role would be to build mutual trust between the two parties.
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May - 6 
Naxalites opened fire at a milk tanker near Bundu on National Highway (NH) 33. The tanker was on its way to Jamshedpur from Barauni. Though the driver escaped unhurt in the incident, the bullets pierced the body of the tanker and all the milk spilt i
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Naxalites opened fire at a milk tanker near Bundu on National Highway (NH) 33. The tanker was on its way to Jamshedpur from Barauni. Though the driver escaped unhurt in the incident, the bullets pierced the body of the tanker and all the milk spilt in the area. Naxalites also made an abortive attempt to burn down a truck carrying coal on the same highway.
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May - 6 
On May 6 night, an estimated 50 armed Naxalites of the MCC attacked Raibachra railway station. They assaulted the staff there, disconnected the station’s telephone line and burnt the records.
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On May 6 night, an estimated 50 armed Naxalites of the MCC attacked Raibachra railway station. They assaulted the staff there, disconnected the station’s telephone line and burnt the records.
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May - 6 
Police sources said the Naxalites attacked a police patrol party near Kamundi, Latehar district, in which two police personnel were injured.
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Police sources said the Naxalites attacked a police patrol party near Kamundi, Latehar district, in which two police personnel were injured.
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May - 6 
Reports from south Kashmir indicated that, on receiving specific information, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout in the Zamasthal Bahak foothills, Pir Panjal, Kulgam area, and in the ensuing encounter three Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) t
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Reports from south Kashmir indicated that, on receiving specific information, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout in the Zamasthal Bahak foothills, Pir Panjal, Kulgam area, and in the ensuing encounter three Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed. Three AK-56 rifles and a wireless set were recovered from the site of encounter. 3
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May - 6 
Separate reports said an ULFA terrorist was killed in an encounter with a patrol party of the 18th Sikh regiment on May 6, at Umananda village, under Goreshwar police station limits, on the Darrang Kamrup district border.
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Separate reports said an ULFA terrorist was killed in an encounter with a patrol party of the 18th Sikh regiment on May 6, at Umananda village, under Goreshwar police station limits, on the Darrang Kamrup district border.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Liberation) said the Ranvir Sena had earlier asked the labourers to pay Rs 2 lakh as rangdari (extortion amount) or return to Rajasthan. The CPI-ML sources said a delegation led by party Member o
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The Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Liberation) said the Ranvir Sena had earlier asked the labourers to pay Rs 2 lakh as rangdari (extortion amount) or return to Rajasthan. The CPI-ML sources said a delegation led by party Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Naresh Ram had met the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police and apprised them of the Sena’s threat. But the administration failed to take any step to save the labourers. Former Member of Parliament of CPI-ML (Liberation) said, "Had the administration acted on ML representation, lives of innocent labourers would have been saved".
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May - 6 
The first day of economic blockade, on May 6, called jointly by the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the PWG in the State passed off peacefully, barring a few stray incidents. The Naxal groups have called for the economic blockade to protest against
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The first day of economic blockade, on May 6, called jointly by the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the PWG in the State passed off peacefully, barring a few stray incidents. The Naxal groups have called for the economic blockade to protest against the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA).
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May - 6 
The police have launched a combing operation in Bhojpur district to arrest the culprits. A senior police official told the media that seven persons, including a Ranbir Sena ‘area commander’, were arrested during the raids.
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The police have launched a combing operation in Bhojpur district to arrest the culprits. A senior police official told the media that seven persons, including a Ranbir Sena ‘area commander’, were arrested during the raids.
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May - 6 
The State police chief said five companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), in addition to 10 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were deployed to maintain law and order during the blockade.
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The State police chief said five companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), in addition to 10 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were deployed to maintain law and order during the blockade.
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May - 6 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including a foreign mercenary, were killed in an encounter in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on May 6. Official sources indicated that the encounter ensued when security force (SF) personnel stormed a hid
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including a foreign mercenary, were killed in an encounter in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on May 6. Official sources indicated that the encounter ensued when security force (SF) personnel stormed a hideout of the terrorists in the upper reaches of Mahore. Sources added that four to six other terrorists of the group reportedly escaped into the surrounding forests and remained untraced till last reports came in. Two AK-56 rifles with ammunition and a radio set were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists.2
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May - 7 
In Latehar district, Naxalites set ablaze a goods train’s electric engine and exploded two bombs at Hegagarha railway station. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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In Latehar district, Naxalites set ablaze a goods train’s electric engine and exploded two bombs at Hegagarha railway station. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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May - 7 
A terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter in Mahore an a rifle was recovered from his possession. Separately, two more HM terrorists were killed in an encounter in a village falling between Sail and Kandroo on the Beerwah-
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A terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter in Mahore an a rifle was recovered from his possession. Separately, two more HM terrorists were killed in an encounter in a village falling between Sail and Kandroo on the Beerwah-Arijal road.
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May - 7 
According to a media report, reiterating the Union government’s conditional offer for talks with the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Union Minister of State for Home I D Swami, on May 7, ruled out the possibility of a unilateral ce
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According to a media report, reiterating the Union government’s conditional offer for talks with the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Union Minister of State for Home I D Swami, on May 7, ruled out the possibility of a unilateral cease-fire with the terrorist outfit. While talking to press persons in Delhi on the sidelines of the national seminar organized by the All Assam Students Union (AASU), he said the offer has to come from the terrorist outfit. However, the ULFA has to stop perpetrating violence and give up arms before any such negotiation takes place, he further said. He said, ‘It is the first stated policy of the Government of India to talk to any militant outfit provided they give up violence’. The Minister also said Bhutan has co-operated with India in combating the terrorist outfits and has also assured that they will not be allowed to use Bhutanese territory for anti-India activities.
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May - 7 
According to media reports of May 7, Assam State Minister of Home Pradyut Bordoloi said the State government has instituted the Umesh Rabha bravery award from the year 2002 to be given every year to three civilians who would make positive contributio
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According to media reports of May 7, Assam State Minister of Home Pradyut Bordoloi said the State government has instituted the Umesh Rabha bravery award from the year 2002 to be given every year to three civilians who would make positive contribution to fighting terrorism in the State. The award carries Rs 20,000 each, a gold medal and a citation. Umesh Rabha was a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel who mobilised the local residents in and around the Tamulpur area against United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists. The ULFA terrorists killed him in 1999 for the same reason. The first award would be given away at Rabindra Bhawan on May 20.
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May - 7 
According to media reports of May 7, Meghalaya State Home Minister Lotsing A Sangma said the State government has decided to deploy one company of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) I Khanduli along the Assam-Meghalaya border to protect the villager
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According to media reports of May 7, Meghalaya State Home Minister Lotsing A Sangma said the State government has decided to deploy one company of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) I Khanduli along the Assam-Meghalaya border to protect the villagers from harassment meted out by terrorist outfits operating in the area, especially the Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) and United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS).
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May - 7 
According to media reports of May 7, police disclosed that Mebar Kumar Jamatia, a leader of the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) was arrested by Tripura police for his alleged involvement in the abduction of the assistant general secret
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According to media reports of May 7, police disclosed that Mebar Kumar Jamatia, a leader of the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) was arrested by Tripura police for his alleged involvement in the abduction of the assistant general secretary of the party, Sridam Debbarma. The police suspected that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists were behind the incident that occurred on May 3. Jamatia has reportedly confessed that he and Sridam Debbarma had gone for a secret meeting with the NLFT to Gurudayal Para village in West Tripura district and that he was released the same day, but the terrorists made Debbarma to accompany them. The local court has remanded Jamatia to five-day police custody. Further interrogation and also the search for Debbarma were on when reports last came
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May - 7 
According to media reports, Village Defence Committee (VDC) members on May 7 killed two hardcore terrorists of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including a ‘district commander’, Abu Abdul Qazi alias Chotu Pakistani, after an encounter at village Dammi, Lopara
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According to media reports, Village Defence Committee (VDC) members on May 7 killed two hardcore terrorists of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including a ‘district commander’, Abu Abdul Qazi alias Chotu Pakistani, after an encounter at village Dammi, Lopara in the Dachchan area of Doda district. Official sources indicated that the slain terrorists were categorized as ‘most wanted’ and carried a reward of Rs 1.50 lakh on their heads. The reward money would be distributed among the VDC members, sources added. Sources said the VDC members rushed to Dammi village after securing information that two hardcore Pakistani terrorists had arrived to carry out a massacre of the minorities. After encircling the terrorist hideout and engaging them in an encounter, the VDC members succeeded in killing both the terrorists. From their possession, the VDC members recovered two AK-56 rifles, a wireless set, a grenade and 50 rounds of ammunition. Media reports indicated that the slain terrorists were wanted in a number of subversive activities across Doda district, including the killing of five civilians at Patti Mahal, Kishtwar, in November 2000. They were also wanted in a case of looting cash worth Rs 1.50 lakh from Dachchan Higher Secondary School in March 2001.2
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May - 7 
An estimated 15 police personnel were killed and 10 others injured when left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG), blasted a landmine destroying a police patrol van in Mthadih village, Satga
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An estimated 15 police personnel were killed and 10 others injured when left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG), blasted a landmine destroying a police patrol van in Mthadih village, Satgawan police station limits, Koderma district, on May 7, on the second day of the three-day economic blockade called to protest the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). State police chief R R Prasad said the Naxalites detonated a landmine planted under a culvert as the van of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) drove over it. He said, minutes after the blast police personnel in the patrol jeep challenged the Naxalites. In the firing that followed, an MCC Naxalite was killed. Unconfirmed reports put the toll at 17. The Naxalites were reported to have decamped with the firearms of the police personnel. With this incident, the number of police personnel killed in State’s Naxalite violence since January 2001 ahs risen to 89.
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May - 7 
Another report said security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in Mahore and recovered two AK rifles, 28 magazines, 400 rounds of ammunition, a pistol with three magazines and 117 rounds, 16 UBGL grenades, 16 hand grenades, 21 detonators, 75 UMG r
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Another report said security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in Mahore and recovered two AK rifles, 28 magazines, 400 rounds of ammunition, a pistol with three magazines and 117 rounds, 16 UBGL grenades, 16 hand grenades, 21 detonators, 75 UMG rounds, one IED and seven kg explosive.
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May - 7 
Garo Hills district police arrested an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist on May 7 following an encounter with three terrorists who were hiding inside a house at Rewak village. The two other terrorists managed to escape.
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Garo Hills district police arrested an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist on May 7 following an encounter with three terrorists who were hiding inside a house at Rewak village. The two other terrorists managed to escape.
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May - 7 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) SC Jamir said the Union Government would soon start talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) and urged for a shift in the venue of the dialogue with the National Socialist Council of Nagal
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) SC Jamir said the Union Government would soon start talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) and urged for a shift in the venue of the dialogue with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to India from Thailand. According to media reports of May 7, the CM pointed that the decision to withdraw arrest warrants against NSCN-IM leaders was intended to facilitate their visit to India. Stating that the talks in Bangkok between the Union Government and the NSCN-IM were yet to touch upon substantive issues, the CM said it would be appropriate to engage in crucial and substantive negotiations at a place where people had access to. The CM was critical of the NSCN-IM for collecting huge amounts from the business community through extortion in Dimapur to fund its Bangkok trip. Regarding discussions with the NSCN-K, the CM said, since there cannot be two solutions to the Naga problem, ultimately all the groups have to come together to find a solution.
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May - 7 
Official sources said three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sau Wali village in the Khanetar area of Poonch on May 7. Three AK-47 rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The encounter was continuing when last repo
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Official sources said three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sau Wali village in the Khanetar area of Poonch on May 7. Three AK-47 rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in and some more terrorists are reportedly hiding in the village.
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May - 7 
On May 7 night, an estimated 150 armed Naxalites of the MCC attacked the railway station at Raibachra, 3 km from Khelari, destroyed the signal board, doors, windows and furniture, assaulted railway staff and burnt its records. For at least 48 hours,
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On May 7 night, an estimated 150 armed Naxalites of the MCC attacked the railway station at Raibachra, 3 km from Khelari, destroyed the signal board, doors, windows and furniture, assaulted railway staff and burnt its records. For at least 48 hours, traffic of both passenger and goods trains on the entire Barkakana-Barwadih section of the Eastern Railways remained disrupted.
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May - 7 
On May 7, left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG), declared a unilateral, one-month cease-fire beginning May 10 in Andhra Pradesh. PWG State Committee Secretary Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna, in a statement in Hyderaba
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On May 7, left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG), declared a unilateral, one-month cease-fire beginning May 10 in Andhra Pradesh. PWG State Committee Secretary Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna, in a statement in Hyderabad said his organisation would not resort to any kind of violence during the cease-fire period. "There would not be any attacks on police, politicians or others during this period", he said. The statement said the PWG took this decision following Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s recent accusation that the PWG was not sincere about holding talks with the government. "We had announced a two-month cease-fire earlier but the government betrayed our confidence and killed 12 of our comrades in an alleged encounter at Tupakulagudem in Warangal district", the statement said. It further added, if the government was ready for talks, it would send a group of mediators to fix the agenda for the dialogue. Ramakrishna, however, demanded that the Naxalite leaders participating in the proposed talks with the government be provided free passage to attend the meeting.
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May - 7 
On May 7, the PWG had announced a month-long cease-fire beginning May 10. The Naxalite group had announced that it would not attack police, politicians or civilians in this period. The State government responded favourably to the offer and announced
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On May 7, the PWG had announced a month-long cease-fire beginning May 10. The Naxalite group had announced that it would not attack police, politicians or civilians in this period. The State government responded favourably to the offer and announced that the police would undertake only ‘routine’ patrolling.
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May - 7 
Reacting to the PWG’s unilateral cease-fire, State police chief P Ramulu said it was left to the government to respond to the offer. "The police department will abide by the government’s decision on the matter", he said.
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Reacting to the PWG’s unilateral cease-fire, State police chief P Ramulu said it was left to the government to respond to the offer. "The police department will abide by the government’s decision on the matter", he said.
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May - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 killed two Pakistani terrorists on the International Border (IB) in the Arnia sector. The infiltration attempt was noticed by BSF personnel in Pindi of Arnia sector. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists we
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 killed two Pakistani terrorists on the International Border (IB) in the Arnia sector. The infiltration attempt was noticed by BSF personnel in Pindi of Arnia sector. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were killed while three others reportedly escaped to Pakistan. A bag containing two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) was recovered from the incident site. In another incident, BSF personnel killed a Pakistan-based terrorist after thwarting an infiltration attempt in the adjoining Kot Kuba border outpost of Arnia sector on the same day. Some arms and ammunition including a Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with 22 grenades and four Chinese grenades were recovered from this incident site. 2
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May - 7 
The convener of the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), S R Sankaran welcomed the decision. "Anything that takes the process forward towards talks is welcome," he said. The CCC has offered to mediate between the Naxalites and the government to end
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The convener of the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), S R Sankaran welcomed the decision. "Anything that takes the process forward towards talks is welcome," he said. The CCC has offered to mediate between the Naxalites and the government to end the decades-old conflict.
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May - 7 
The four-day Naga Consultation meeting on 'Strengthening Peace Strategy' being organised by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) with around 100 participants representing various Naga Non Governmental Organisations (NGO)
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The four-day Naga Consultation meeting on 'Strengthening Peace Strategy' being organised by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) with around 100 participants representing various Naga Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) and civil society groups began on May 6 at Bangkok. Media reports of May 7, quoting Apam Muivah, coordinator of the NSCN's Bangkok office, said the meeting would be addressing the following themes: • Integrating self-determination, democracy and co-existence into peaceful political negotiation • Sharing of recent initiatives by various tribe, social and mass-based organisations on the Peace process • Peace process and role of people’s organisation • Reconciliation, development and reconstruction: challenges of nation building
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May - 7 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) described the latest meeting of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board––attended by NSCN-K and Union Government representatives, in Kohima, as being transparent and cordial. According to media
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) described the latest meeting of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board––attended by NSCN-K and Union Government representatives, in Kohima, as being transparent and cordial. According to media reports of May 7, the NSCN-K emphasised that cease-fire or peace should lead to a political settlement and solution to the Indo-Naga problem. Reports further stated that both sides agreed to promote and enforce measures to implement cease-fire ground rules and pave the way for future political dialogue.
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May - 7 
The Naxalites also triggered a series of blasts on railway tracks in several parts of the State. In Garhwa district, Naxalites of the PWG blasted the rail track near Meral railway station paralysing railway traffic for 12 hours.
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The Naxalites also triggered a series of blasts on railway tracks in several parts of the State. In Garhwa district, Naxalites of the PWG blasted the rail track near Meral railway station paralysing railway traffic for 12 hours.
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May - 7 
The PWG had earlier agreed to hold talks with the government and demanded that the government put an end to fake encounters and stop combing operations in the forests.
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The PWG had earlier agreed to hold talks with the government and demanded that the government put an end to fake encounters and stop combing operations in the forests.
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May - 7 
Two left-wing extremists, Naxalites were killed in two separate encounters in the State on May 7. A Naxalite of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) (Red Star) group of the Dharmavaram Dalam was killed in an encounter at Thagarkunt
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Two left-wing extremists, Naxalites were killed in two separate encounters in the State on May 7. A Naxalite of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) (Red Star) group of the Dharmavaram Dalam was killed in an encounter at Thagarkunta village of Kanaganpally Mandal in Anantapur district. In Warangal district, a Naxalite of the Tadvai Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) was killed in another encounter at Gonepalli village. Official sources said the police had gone there on receiving information that four Naxalites were holding a meeting near the village. When they were asked to surrender, they opened fire. Police returned fire killing one of them. The police also recovered some arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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May - 7 
While the NSCN-K was represented by Kughalu Mulatonu, Supervisor of the Cease Fire Advisory Board, the Union Government was represented by Lt Gen (Retd) RV Kulkarni, who is the Chairman of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board.
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While the NSCN-K was represented by Kughalu Mulatonu, Supervisor of the Cease Fire Advisory Board, the Union Government was represented by Lt Gen (Retd) RV Kulkarni, who is the Chairman of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board.
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May - 7 
Yet another report said, unidentified terrorists, on May 7, carried out two grenade attacks in Bhaderwah and Kishtwar towns targeting a police station and an excise shop. A police personnel sustained injuries in the grenade attack on the Bhaderwah po
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Yet another report said, unidentified terrorists, on May 7, carried out two grenade attacks in Bhaderwah and Kishtwar towns targeting a police station and an excise shop. A police personnel sustained injuries in the grenade attack on the Bhaderwah police station. However, the terrorists managed to escape.
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May - 8 
A civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists on May 8 in Rajouri district. Official sources indicated that two terrorists entered the house of a civilian in Morha Bagla village, Thanna Mandi area, Rajouri, and asked him to show them a particular
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A civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists on May 8 in Rajouri district. Official sources indicated that two terrorists entered the house of a civilian in Morha Bagla village, Thanna Mandi area, Rajouri, and asked him to show them a particular route which he did. At a distance of approximately one kilometer away, the terrorists killed him and later escaped.
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May - 8 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed consequent to an encounter at Kungri in the Marmat area of Doda district. A security force personnel was injured in this encounter. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident site.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed consequent to an encounter at Kungri in the Marmat area of Doda district. A security force personnel was injured in this encounter. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident site.
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May - 8 
According to a delayed report, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces along the Assam-Arunachal border, under Rangapara police station limits, on May 8. An AK 47 rifle, four ma
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According to a delayed report, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces along the Assam-Arunachal border, under Rangapara police station limits, on May 8. An AK 47 rifle, four magazines, one grenade, 214 rounds of AK series ammunition and some incriminating documents were seized from the slain terrorists.
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May - 8 
According to delayed media reports, the dead bodies of the chairman and former chairman of Okoklong village, who were abducted by suspected terrorists of the Naga National Council (NNC) of Athuan (Thuangongpou) faction, on January 23, 2000 were recov
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According to delayed media reports, the dead bodies of the chairman and former chairman of Okoklong village, who were abducted by suspected terrorists of the Naga National Council (NNC) of Athuan (Thuangongpou) faction, on January 23, 2000 were recovered from the jungles of Thingou village on April 26.
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May - 8 
According to media reports of May 8, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Chairman Isak Chishi Swu has called upon the Naga people to come together to ensure the fulfilment of the desired outcome - the Nagas’ aspiration as a
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According to media reports of May 8, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Chairman Isak Chishi Swu has called upon the Naga people to come together to ensure the fulfilment of the desired outcome - the Nagas’ aspiration as a nation - from the ongoing political negotiation. Reports quoted the NSCN-IM chairman, while addressing the 4-day Naga Consultation meeting at Bangkok, describing the present peace process as rough sailing. He however indicated that, despite opposition from many quarters, the NSCN leadership was able to continue moving ahead. "We have now been able to create international opinion and draw the attention of many countries. The Nagas can no longer be suppressed by any power," Isak Swu is believed to have said.
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May - 8 
According to media reports of May 9, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist warned all outsiders doing business in Meghalaya to pay ‘fixed taxes’ and threatened them with ‘severe punishment’ leading to ‘imprisonment and being driven
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According to media reports of May 9, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist warned all outsiders doing business in Meghalaya to pay ‘fixed taxes’ and threatened them with ‘severe punishment’ leading to ‘imprisonment and being driven out of the Hynniewtrep land’ in case of resistance. In a fax message on May 8 to local vernacular dailies in Shillong, the terrorist group however, promised to ‘negotiate’ with those businessmen who found it difficult to pay the ‘taxes’ and asked them to ‘come forward’ and settle the matter.
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May - 8 
According to media reports quoting a press release, five terrorists from different outfits were killed in separate encounters in Assam. Reports of May 8 said two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists identified as ‘sergeant’ Vinay Barma
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According to media reports quoting a press release, five terrorists from different outfits were killed in separate encounters in Assam. Reports of May 8 said two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists identified as ‘sergeant’ Vinay Barman and another, Bipul Sarma, were killed in separate encounters at Elangidal and Dahali villages respectively in Nalbari district.
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May - 8 
Following the incident, an additional company of the Bihar military police has been dispatched to the area to tackle the situation. Senior police officials are camping at the spot and a combing operation was launched to arrest the killers.
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Following the incident, an additional company of the Bihar military police has been dispatched to the area to tackle the situation. Senior police officials are camping at the spot and a combing operation was launched to arrest the killers.
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May - 8 
In another encounter, a terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in the Bain Gali area of Gambhir Mugalan under the jurisdiction of Thanna Mandi police station. The slain terrorist was later identified as Mohammed Umran alias Umar, hail
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In another encounter, a terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in the Bain Gali area of Gambhir Mugalan under the jurisdiction of Thanna Mandi police station. The slain terrorist was later identified as Mohammed Umran alias Umar, hailing from Faisalabad, Pakistan. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Official sources have indicated that the slain terrorist was operating in Manjakote for the last six months and was involved in three incidents of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions. He was also involved in an attack on a security forces convoy at Manjakote in April 2002.
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May - 8 
In the same district, security forces raided a terrorist hideout at Rainaar near Ring Top in the Kalaroos area and in the consequent encounter two terrorists were killed. While residents of the area believed the slain terrorists to be members of HuM,
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In the same district, security forces raided a terrorist hideout at Rainaar near Ring Top in the Kalaroos area and in the consequent encounter two terrorists were killed. While residents of the area believed the slain terrorists to be members of HuM, official sources described them as terrorists of the Al-Badr outfit. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 8 
In the same district, terrorists in Manigah, Haihama, killed a civilian, reportedly a surrendered terrorist. His son sustained injuries in the incident.
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In the same district, terrorists in Manigah, Haihama, killed a civilian, reportedly a surrendered terrorist. His son sustained injuries in the incident.
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May - 8 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed five Rajasthani dalits (downtrodden) in Bhadaura village, Masaurhi police station limits, Patna district, on May 8, today. Media reports said old enmity was the reason behind the
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed five Rajasthani dalits (downtrodden) in Bhadaura village, Masaurhi police station limits, Patna district, on May 8, today. Media reports said old enmity was the reason behind the killings.
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May - 8 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on May 8 killed a person in Gamalapadu village Guntur district suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’. Official sources said three scooter-borne Naxalites accosted the youth at Andhra
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on May 8 killed a person in Gamalapadu village Guntur district suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’. Official sources said three scooter-borne Naxalites accosted the youth at Andhra Cement company, beat him severely before shooting him at point-blank range.
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May - 8 
Nedumaran had announced that he would, on May 9, burn copies of a State Legislative Assembly resolution demanding the Union government to take steps to extradite Prabhakaran to India for facing trial in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
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Nedumaran had announced that he would, on May 9, burn copies of a State Legislative Assembly resolution demanding the Union government to take steps to extradite Prabhakaran to India for facing trial in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
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May - 8 
Reports from north Kashmir indicated that, on receiving specific information, the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kupwara raided a terrorist hideout in Magam Naar, Handwara, in Kupwara district and in the ensuing encounter a terrorist of a group of th
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Reports from north Kashmir indicated that, on receiving specific information, the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kupwara raided a terrorist hideout in Magam Naar, Handwara, in Kupwara district and in the ensuing encounter a terrorist of a group of three was killed. the encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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May - 8 
Responding to the offer of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a cease-fire, the State government on May 8 announced that it was committed to creating conducive atmosphere for talks and invited PWG representatives for
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Responding to the offer of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a cease-fire, the State government on May 8 announced that it was committed to creating conducive atmosphere for talks and invited PWG representatives for a dialogue with it. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a high-level meeting with some of his ministerial colleagues, including Home Minister T Devender Goud and senior officials, to take stock of the situation after the cease-fire offer made by the PWG.
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May - 8 
Separate reports said All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Rabi Ram Narzary and two Bodo Members of Parliament U G Brahma and S K Bwismutiary called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi seeking her intervention in resolving the Bodo problem, inclu
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Separate reports said All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Rabi Ram Narzary and two Bodo Members of Parliament U G Brahma and S K Bwismutiary called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi seeking her intervention in resolving the Bodo problem, including expediting the process of creating the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Gandhi reportedly assured them that she would look into the matter and take up the issue with Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
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May - 8 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, the Home Minister said Naxalites should finalise the time and date for talks with the government before May 20. Asked about the demand for cease-fire, Goud said, "We are not at war with the PW and more so it is not
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, the Home Minister said Naxalites should finalise the time and date for talks with the government before May 20. Asked about the demand for cease-fire, Goud said, "We are not at war with the PW and more so it is not a war between two countries’’. He also said that the government would take every step to ensure safe passage for the representatives of the extremists. The Home Minister disclosed that the government had not yet decided on its representative for the dialogue.
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May - 8 
Tamils Nationalist Movement chief P Nedumaran was among 50 sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) taken into preventive custody on May 8 in view of the State-wide protest against the demand for extradition of LTTE chief V Prabhak
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Tamils Nationalist Movement chief P Nedumaran was among 50 sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) taken into preventive custody on May 8 in view of the State-wide protest against the demand for extradition of LTTE chief V Prabhakaran.
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May - 8 
The three-day economic blockade of Jharkhand sponsored by left-wing extremists, Naxalite groups the Communist Centre (MCC) and the People's War Group (PWG) jointly, passed off peacefully on the last day on May 8. However, media reports said the threa
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The three-day economic blockade of Jharkhand sponsored by left-wing extremists, Naxalite groups the Communist Centre (MCC) and the People's War Group (PWG) jointly, passed off peacefully on the last day on May 8. However, media reports said the threat of violence affected the State's coal trade during the blockade. Reports said the coal town of Hazaribagh wore a deserted look and Khelari seemed like it was under curfew. Traffic was thin on the roads, while shutters of shops, banks, Life Insurance Corporation offices and petrol pumps were down. Schools too remained closed. Reports added that the mines of the Central Coalfields Ltd at Piparwara, which produce and supply over 50,000 tonnes every day, were also deserted as its entire 2,000-strong workforce, comprising workers, supervisors and managers, preferred to stay home.
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May - 8 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM) on May 8 expressed its concern over the renewed danger to Manipur’s territorial integrity posed by the current rounds of talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muiva
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM) on May 8 expressed its concern over the renewed danger to Manipur’s territorial integrity posed by the current rounds of talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders in Thailand and urged the public to be vigilant. Addressing media persons at Imphal, UCM president Sapamcha Jadumani said Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and State Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh owed an explanation to the people of Manipur with regard to the NSCN-IM demand for unification of Ukhrul and Senapati districts of Manipur into Nagaland. The UCM leaders warned that repeated betrayals of the people of Manipur by the Union government and the attempts in collusion with the NSCN-IM for the disintegration of Manipur would have harmful consequences for the country. They also warned the Prime Minister against taking up secretly any peace negotiations, or political dialogue concerning any issue of the State of Manipur with the NSCN-IM, in a foreign land, without the knowledge and participation of the people and government of Manipur.
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May - 8 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were also killed in another encounter at Mahargaon under Charduar police station limits in Sonitpur district, along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. One of the slain NDFB terrorists was l
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were also killed in another encounter at Mahargaon under Charduar police station limits in Sonitpur district, along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. One of the slain NDFB terrorists was later identified as ‘sergeant’ W. Candao.
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May - 8 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dara Sangla in Surankote, Poonch district on May 8. An AK rifle and a pistol with some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dara Sangla in Surankote, Poonch district on May 8. An AK rifle and a pistol with some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 9 
A civilian was injured when he was caught in the cross-fire during an encounter at Changloo village in Banihal.
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A civilian was injured when he was caught in the cross-fire during an encounter at Changloo village in Banihal.
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May - 9 
A media report of May 8 indicated that railway employees and the contractors engaged in the Lumding-Silchar gauge conversion work were being targeted by terrorist outfits, particularly by cadres of the Dima Halong Daogah (DHD). The former reportedly
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A media report of May 8 indicated that railway employees and the contractors engaged in the Lumding-Silchar gauge conversion work were being targeted by terrorist outfits, particularly by cadres of the Dima Halong Daogah (DHD). The former reportedly have not been given adequate security cover in the difficult terrain where work is going on. This may seriously effect the gauge conversion work, indicated the report. The employees in North Cachar Hill district are also allegedly forced to pay 10 per cent of their earnings to the terrorists every month and they have also to been paying even ‘house rent’ to the terrorists.
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May - 9 
A media report of May 9, quoting a press release, said security forces arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) conduit identified as Pradeep Das from Nij Bihuguri village, under the Tezpur police station limits. A sack containing five count
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A media report of May 9, quoting a press release, said security forces arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) conduit identified as Pradeep Das from Nij Bihuguri village, under the Tezpur police station limits. A sack containing five country-made bombs, 20 metres connecting wire and one cell phone-cum-remote control device among other things were also seized from him.
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May - 9 
A media report of May 9, quoting police sources, indicated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has renewed its attempt to escalate activities in parts of Assam. The ULFA leadership has reportedly initiated steps to regroup the outfit. The
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A media report of May 9, quoting police sources, indicated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has renewed its attempt to escalate activities in parts of Assam. The ULFA leadership has reportedly initiated steps to regroup the outfit. The local units have been directed to achieve specific targets as far as recruitment of new cadres and ‘fund’ collection are concerned. ULFA allegedly aims to recruit approximately 200 unemployed youths from Sibasagar and 150 from Nagaon. ULFA’s Saraighat Anchalik would collect Rs 2.50 crore, while the Manas Anchalik would have to collect Rs one crore. Changing its earlier strategy of demanding huge amounts, the outfit now is reportedly ready to accept even smaller amounts from businesses. Sources added that ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the outfit Raju Baruah allegedly also directed the cadres to attack a few Congressman in the districts of Nalbari and Barpeta .
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May - 9 
According to a delayed report of May 13, an illegal arms manufacturing factory was unearthed by the troops of the 2nd Mountain Division in a raid in Nalbar village, Nagaon district, on May 9. A suspect identified as Mashjar Munda, allegedly the owner
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According to a delayed report of May 13, an illegal arms manufacturing factory was unearthed by the troops of the 2nd Mountain Division in a raid in Nalbar village, Nagaon district, on May 9. A suspect identified as Mashjar Munda, allegedly the owner of the factory, was also arrested in the raid. He is reported to have active links with and supplied arms to proscribed terrorist outfits in the Northeast, besides selling arms other criminal gangs. A single barrel gun, another gun partly manufactured, 5 kg of explosives, iron pellets, two empty cartridges and a live round of AK-47 were also seized from him during the raid.
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May - 9 
According to a media report of May 9, an eye witness, while deposing before a first class magistrate in the Tripura Tribal Area Autonomuos District Council (TTAADC), in the executive member and Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) leader Sr
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According to a media report of May 9, an eye witness, while deposing before a first class magistrate in the Tripura Tribal Area Autonomuos District Council (TTAADC), in the executive member and Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) leader Sridam Debbarma abduction case said, the abducted leader had allegedly gone to meet the terrorists on his own. Sridam Debbarma was allegedly abducted by the Nayanbasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) outfit on April 3, from Gurudayalpara in West Tripura district. Subsequently, one of his relatives Niranjan Debbarma and Mevar Kumar Jamatia, a former Tribal Student Federation leader, were arrested by police in this connection. The meeting had taken place at the former’s residence and the latter had accompanied him on that day.
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May - 9 
According to a media report, a split has occurred in the ranks of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), with approximately 800 of its 1,100 cadre supporting Abdul Majid Dar, the expelled ‘chief commander’. The report indicated that a majority of the terrorist
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According to a media report, a split has occurred in the ranks of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), with approximately 800 of its 1,100 cadre supporting Abdul Majid Dar, the expelled ‘chief commander’. The report indicated that a majority of the terrorists operating under the HM banner have decided to dissociate with the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based leadership after the recent expulsion of Dar and his two close associates from the outfit.
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May - 9 
According to media reports of May 9, Indo-Myanmar border trade has been severely affected as transport vehicles have stopped plying between Imphal and the border town of Moreh in Chandel district demanding adequate security, following the demand for
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According to media reports of May 9, Indo-Myanmar border trade has been severely affected as transport vehicles have stopped plying between Imphal and the border town of Moreh in Chandel district demanding adequate security, following the demand for 'heavy tax' by National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists.
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May - 9 
According to media reports, a Canadian judge on May 9 postponed commencing trial of three Khalistani terrorists charged with the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182, ‘Kanishka’, until the end of March 2003. Earlier, the trial had been scheduled to b
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According to media reports, a Canadian judge on May 9 postponed commencing trial of three Khalistani terrorists charged with the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182, ‘Kanishka’, until the end of March 2003. Earlier, the trial had been scheduled to begin in November 2002, but both prosecutors and defence attorneys said that date was no longer ‘realistic’ after eight lawyers of an accuses resigned last week for reasons that remain secret. Inderjit Singh Reyat, Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri are charged with murder and conspiracy for the destruction of Kanishka. Malik and Bagri are also charged with an explosion that killed two Tokyo airport workers an hour before the plane went down. The Air India Boeing 747 exploded in mid-air off the Atlantic coast of Ireland on June 23, 1985, in which 329 persons were killed.
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May - 9 
According to media reports, approximately 60 surrendered terrorists protested in front of the Chief Minister’s residence on May 9 for around three hours demanding implementation of their promised rehabilitation package. The Chief Minister reportedly
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According to media reports, approximately 60 surrendered terrorists protested in front of the Chief Minister’s residence on May 9 for around three hours demanding implementation of their promised rehabilitation package. The Chief Minister reportedly requested them to give him more time to consider their demands.
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May - 9 
According to media reports, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has threatened to re-launch the anti-foreigners agitation in Assam. At a two-day national seminar organised by the Union in New Delhi, on "Infiltration of Illegal Foreigners in Assam an
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According to media reports, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has threatened to re-launch the anti-foreigners agitation in Assam. At a two-day national seminar organised by the Union in New Delhi, on "Infiltration of Illegal Foreigners in Assam and IM(DT) Act and Flood, Erosion and Economy of Assam", on May 7 and 8, the authorities were warned of the same if effective measures were not taken to address the issue of illegal migration, and if the provisions of the Assam Accord were not implemented in toto. The speakers included former Primer Minister H D Deve Gowda, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs ID Swami and journalist Kuldip Nayar, among others. The AASU adviser Samujjal Bhattacharyya said, "The purpose of organizing the seminar is to find out what we should now. Shall we continue with the non-violent movement?" He further said, "For 17 years we have been waiting and now time has come for us to ask whether is it only our duty to plead for solving the problem". I D Swami, while pointing out the involvement of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, said the unabated infiltration from across the border not only poses a danger of changing the demographic profile of Assam but it has become a grave threat to internal security. He said, "In fact the dividing line between internal and external security has been obliterated because of the ISI involvement and the danger to internal security has increased manifold". Addressing the demand of the AASU to repeal the Illegal Migration -Determination by Tribunal [IM (DT)] Act, 1983 , he said, "Government of India is unequivocal and unambiguous that this Act should go". Inaugural address of the seminar was delivered by H D Gowda.
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May - 9 
Also, a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and an unidentified terrorist were killed during an encounter in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir on May 9. Three other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site.
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Also, a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and an unidentified terrorist were killed during an encounter in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir on May 9. Three other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site.
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May - 9 
DPA convenor L Chandramani, addressing a press conference on May 9, reaffirmed the party’s stand to protect the territorial integrity of the State and declared that it would not allow any compromise on the State’s integrity. Stating that, apart fro
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DPA convenor L Chandramani, addressing a press conference on May 9, reaffirmed the party’s stand to protect the territorial integrity of the State and declared that it would not allow any compromise on the State’s integrity. Stating that, apart from the demand for the two districts, the 27-point proposal of NSCN-IM contained six other points that threatened the State’s territorial integrity, Chandramani warned of another serious crisis worse than the June 18 incident.
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May - 9 
Legislative Assembly member M Nillachandra of DPA stressed the need for an immediate need for the participation of representatives of the State in the NSCN-IM peace talks as it involved the issue of territorial integrity.
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Legislative Assembly member M Nillachandra of DPA stressed the need for an immediate need for the participation of representatives of the State in the NSCN-IM peace talks as it involved the issue of territorial integrity.
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May - 9 
Media reports said, terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) abducted two brothers and consequent to the latter’s refusal to work for their outfit, one of them was reportedly tortured and killed and another was injured at Dalwa village in th
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Media reports said, terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) abducted two brothers and consequent to the latter’s refusal to work for their outfit, one of them was reportedly tortured and killed and another was injured at Dalwa village in the Gool area of Ramban police district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 9 
Official sources said three front-ranking terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter at Karnatian dhok in Shahpur village of Mandi sector of Poonch District, on May 9. The other terrorists managed to escape from the encounte
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Official sources said three front-ranking terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter at Karnatian dhok in Shahpur village of Mandi sector of Poonch District, on May 9. The other terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the slain terrorists.
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May - 9 
Reports further quoting Ng. Haridas Singh, President of the committee formed by five Vehicle Owner's Associations, said, apart from the NSCN-IM, some State government offices, including Excise Department and the Moreh-based Hill Tribal Council, were
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Reports further quoting Ng. Haridas Singh, President of the committee formed by five Vehicle Owner's Associations, said, apart from the NSCN-IM, some State government offices, including Excise Department and the Moreh-based Hill Tribal Council, were collecting 'illegal taxes' from every vehicle without issuing proper receipt.
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May - 9 
Security forces recovered 130 Pakistan-made grenades, solar bombs and 137 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), among other ammunition during its recent anti-militancy operation in the Nambal forest near the Line of Control (LoC).
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Security forces recovered 130 Pakistan-made grenades, solar bombs and 137 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), among other ammunition during its recent anti-militancy operation in the Nambal forest near the Line of Control (LoC).
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May - 9 
The NSCN-IM tax ranges between Rs 900 to Rs 1700 per trip and has to be deposited at the Manipur forest office at Pallel, near the Border Security Force headquarters in Chandel district, noted reports quoting members of the association.
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The NSCN-IM tax ranges between Rs 900 to Rs 1700 per trip and has to be deposited at the Manipur forest office at Pallel, near the Border Security Force headquarters in Chandel district, noted reports quoting members of the association.
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May - 9 
The opposition Democratic People’s Alliance (DPA) has called for an emergency session to discuss the proposed National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for the unification of Ukhrul and Senapati districts of Manipur into ‘
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The opposition Democratic People’s Alliance (DPA) has called for an emergency session to discuss the proposed National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for the unification of Ukhrul and Senapati districts of Manipur into ‘Greater Nagaland’.
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May - 9 
The police arrested two activists of the proscribed Deendar Anjuman at Vepala Singaram village under Huzurnagar police station limits, Nalgonda district, on May 9. The district police chief said the two activists were arrested while they were distrib
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The police arrested two activists of the proscribed Deendar Anjuman at Vepala Singaram village under Huzurnagar police station limits, Nalgonda district, on May 9. The district police chief said the two activists were arrested while they were distributing pamphlets in the villages about the organisation.
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May - 9 
The Supreme Court, on May 9, rejected the bail application of the 1993-Mumbai serial blasts accused, Essa Abdul Razak Memon, brother of Dubai based underworld criminal Tiger Memon, who is the main accused in the case. Rejecting the petition, the cour
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The Supreme Court, on May 9, rejected the bail application of the 1993-Mumbai serial blasts accused, Essa Abdul Razak Memon, brother of Dubai based underworld criminal Tiger Memon, who is the main accused in the case. Rejecting the petition, the court observed, "Considering the seriousness of the charges this is not a case for release of the petitioner from jail". There were allegations of criminal conspiracy against the petitioner, who had gone to Dubai and Pakistan after the blasts, the Court said, adding "in cases like this no lenient view can be taken."
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May - 9 
Two suspected terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including an accused in the December 2000-Red Fort shootout case, were killed in an encounter near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, on May 9. Police sources said the two terrorists were waiting for conta
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Two suspected terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including an accused in the December 2000-Red Fort shootout case, were killed in an encounter near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, on May 9. Police sources said the two terrorists were waiting for contacts to deliver them arms and ammunition. Working on a tip off, earlier, the police arrested three terrorists from the Nizamudin railway station in the city. They were carrying about 5 kg of RDX and an AK 47 assault rifle and were scheduled to meet the LeT terrorists. The police then took the three men to the rendezvous, where the LeT terrorists were waiting. The two terrorists, however, seeing more people than they had expected opened fire and were killed in the ensuing encounter, police sources said.
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May - 9 
Unidentified left-wing extremists, Naxalites, on May 9 attacked the local Forest Department office in Kanker district and set ablaze the forest office, four vehicles and a godown. The Naxalites also reportedly assaulted two forest officers. The loss
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Unidentified left-wing extremists, Naxalites, on May 9 attacked the local Forest Department office in Kanker district and set ablaze the forest office, four vehicles and a godown. The Naxalites also reportedly assaulted two forest officers. The loss is estimated to be over Rs 25 lakh.
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May - 10 
According to a media report, a Sikh separatist leader in Washington has been accused of deceiving U.S. Congressmen into signing letters supporting his cause. A report in the Hill Weekly said an aide to a Congressman is upset that Gurmit Singh Aulakh
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According to a media report, a Sikh separatist leader in Washington has been accused of deceiving U.S. Congressmen into signing letters supporting his cause. A report in the Hill Weekly said an aide to a Congressman is upset that Gurmit Singh Aulakh may have, over the years, misled them into signing letters in support for a separate Khalistan state for Sikhs to be carved out of Indian Punjab. Courtney Anderson, senior legislative assistant for Republican Representative John Shimkus, is quoted in the report as claiming that Aulakh "misled her office by implying to a junior staffer that Shimkus had agreed to sign a letter to President Bush calling for the release of political prisoners in India." Anderson said Aulakh printed Shimkus' name on the letter before showing it to the junior staffer, a charge Aulakh denied and blamed it on an Indian embassy campaign to discredit him.
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May - 10 
According to a media report, suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura- Nayanbasi (NLFT-N) terrorists, on May 10, abducted two persons from the Chamubasti area in Khowai subdivision. Quoting police sources, the report said a group of five armed
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According to a media report, suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura- Nayanbasi (NLFT-N) terrorists, on May 10, abducted two persons from the Chamubasti area in Khowai subdivision. Quoting police sources, the report said a group of five armed NLFT-N terrorists stormed their house and forced the captives to accompany them. After the incident, the terrorists reportedly managed to escape to Bangladesh. A search operation was on when reports last came in.
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May - 10 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), and the police exchanged fire in Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts on the first day, May 10, of unilateral, month-long cease-fire declared by the PWG
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), and the police exchanged fire in Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts on the first day, May 10, of unilateral, month-long cease-fire declared by the PWG. Reports said a special police team returning from combing duty was fired upon by Naxalites in the forests in the Agency area under the G K Veedhi police station limits in Vishakhapatnam district. A police personnel was injured in the incident. Police suspect the involvement of the Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) in the incident. In another incident, special police teams exchanged fire with another LGS under the Y Ramavaram police station limits, East Godavari district. Reports said the encounter lasted nearly two hours but no one was injure
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May - 10 
According to media reports, security force (SF) personnel killed three Pakistani terrorists after a two-hour long encounter at Batta village of Dessa, Doda district, on May 10. Two AK-56 rifles with two magazines and 25 rounds of ammunition, two gren
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According to media reports, security force (SF) personnel killed three Pakistani terrorists after a two-hour long encounter at Batta village of Dessa, Doda district, on May 10. Two AK-56 rifles with two magazines and 25 rounds of ammunition, two grenades, a wireless set and two identity cards, issued by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were recovered from the possession of two slain terrorists.
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May - 10 
According to the media reports, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter that ensued after a search operation at the Pachim Kamarkuchi village under the Nalbari police station limits on May 10. Some other terroris
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According to the media reports, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter that ensued after a search operation at the Pachim Kamarkuchi village under the Nalbari police station limits on May 10. Some other terrorists reportedly managed to escape. No further details were available till last reports came in.
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May - 10 
An Afghan mercenary was killed consequent to an encounter in Banjot, about 25 km from Gandoh in Doda district. An AK-47 rifle and three magazines were recovered from him. The slain terrorist was reportedly operating in Gandoh for the last one and a h
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An Afghan mercenary was killed consequent to an encounter in Banjot, about 25 km from Gandoh in Doda district. An AK-47 rifle and three magazines were recovered from him. The slain terrorist was reportedly operating in Gandoh for the last one and a half years, official sources indicated.
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May - 10 
Delhi Police on May 10 deferred by four days the filing of chargesheet in the December 13-attack on the Indian Parliament citing non-completion of some documentation work. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police which was to file the chargesheet request
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Delhi Police on May 10 deferred by four days the filing of chargesheet in the December 13-attack on the Indian Parliament citing non-completion of some documentation work. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police which was to file the chargesheet requested Special Judge S N Dhingra for more time saying that the documentation work could not be completed because of some pre-occupation. The judicial remand of the four accused in the case, booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), was extended by four days. The Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeMs) Chief Masood Azhar and two of his close Pakistani aides have been declared proclaimed offenders in the case.
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May - 10 
In a joint operation by the State Police, Military Intelligence and Special Task Force (STF), an alleged agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested in Kanpur, on May 10, while trying to send some classified documents through a
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In a joint operation by the State Police, Military Intelligence and Special Task Force (STF), an alleged agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested in Kanpur, on May 10, while trying to send some classified documents through a courier to Karachi. Official sources indicated that the Military Intelligence was keeping a watch on his movements for last six months. He was being interrogated, official sources said.
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May - 10 
In another encounter at Tanta village in Kishtwar, on the same day, two Pakistan-based terrorists were killed. Two other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape. Identified as Abu Afran and Abu Ameer, the terrorists were killed in their h
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In another encounter at Tanta village in Kishtwar, on the same day, two Pakistan-based terrorists were killed. Two other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape. Identified as Abu Afran and Abu Ameer, the terrorists were killed in their hideout, which was destroyed by SF personnel. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout.
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May - 10 
Official sources have also indicated that four terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, were killed in separate encounters at Goigam and Badran villages. Sources added, while two of the Pakistani terrorists belonged to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM
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Official sources have also indicated that four terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, were killed in separate encounters at Goigam and Badran villages. Sources added, while two of the Pakistani terrorists belonged to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, the other two were Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the slain terrorists. A civilian was also injured in the cross-fire.
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May - 10 
Official sources in south Kashmir said, on a tip-off, SF personnel in Awantipore arrested three freshly infiltrated terrorists of the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen at Chandhaar village, in the Pampore area.
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Official sources in south Kashmir said, on a tip-off, SF personnel in Awantipore arrested three freshly infiltrated terrorists of the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen at Chandhaar village, in the Pampore area.
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May - 10 
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests R.C. Sharma, while speaking to the media in Raipur said, "We have asked the district for a detailed report on the loss." He added that the Naxalites were out to register their presence and prove their influence
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Principal Chief Conservator of Forests R.C. Sharma, while speaking to the media in Raipur said, "We have asked the district for a detailed report on the loss." He added that the Naxalites were out to register their presence and prove their influence in the region.
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May - 10 
Speaking to the media on May 10, Delhi’s Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) K K Paul said five terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) [two of whom were killed in an encounter in Delhi on May 9] had plans to target VVIPs and industrial int
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Speaking to the media on May 10, Delhi’s Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) K K Paul said five terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) [two of whom were killed in an encounter in Delhi on May 9] had plans to target VVIPs and industrial interests in Delhi and were operating under a changed name of Tehreek-e-bin Zaid. He said the terrorists, from whose possession fake I-cards of some unknown organisation - Human Rights Commission - were recovered, also planned to rope in Muslim youth of Gujarat into militancy, as they apparently visualised the State as a ‘fertile ground’ for recruitment into terrorist organisations in view of the recent communal violence there.
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May - 10 
The Karimnagar police removed the names of approximately 388 sympathisers of the PWG from the police records of the Husnabad circle comprising Husnabad, Mulkanoor, Chigurumamidi and Koheda police station limits on May 10. At the ‘Parivarthana Sadassu
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The Karimnagar police removed the names of approximately 388 sympathisers of the PWG from the police records of the Husnabad circle comprising Husnabad, Mulkanoor, Chigurumamidi and Koheda police station limits on May 10. At the ‘Parivarthana Sadassu’ (Transformation convention) organised in Karimnagar, the liberated Naxalites were administered a pledge that they would not extend support to the Naxalites and would also participate actively in the development of the villages.
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May - 10 
The State police chief said no broad meaning could be read into the two encounters as they were defensive reactions from both sides. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he said, "Pursuant to the government’s directive to us to pull back from our comb
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The State police chief said no broad meaning could be read into the two encounters as they were defensive reactions from both sides. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he said, "Pursuant to the government’s directive to us to pull back from our combing operations, the special police teams were returning to headquarters when they sighted a Naxalite camp. The Naxalites fired first at the police and we hit back". He said police forces have already been directed to stop hurting for Naxalites in the forests until further orders.
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May - 10 
Two persons were killed and another injured when a bomb exploded in Namanigaon in Sonitpur district on the same day.
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Two persons were killed and another injured when a bomb exploded in Namanigaon in Sonitpur district on the same day.
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May - 10 
Unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Kither village in Doda. The same group of terrorists later struck at the house of another civilian and injured him.
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Unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Kither village in Doda. The same group of terrorists later struck at the house of another civilian and injured him.
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May - 11 
A delayed report quoting police sources said suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) local-level leader on May 11, at Ramchandraghat in west Tripura.
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A delayed report quoting police sources said suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) local-level leader on May 11, at Ramchandraghat in west Tripura.
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May - 11 
A left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Revolutionary Youth Federation (RYF), wanted in connection with several cases was arrested in Dharmapuri district on May 11. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from his possession.
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A left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Revolutionary Youth Federation (RYF), wanted in connection with several cases was arrested in Dharmapuri district on May 11. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from his possession.
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May - 11 
According to media reports of May 11, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has directed the Manipur police chief AA Siddiqui to hold a meeting with representatives of the surrendered terrorists on May 21 for discussing their grievances. The surrendered t
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According to media reports of May 11, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has directed the Manipur police chief AA Siddiqui to hold a meeting with representatives of the surrendered terrorists on May 21 for discussing their grievances. The surrendered terrorists have been protesting against the failure of the government in providing them with the promised rehabilitation. Reports further noted that, of the 110 surrendered terrorists, 88 were now residing at the State government barrack, while five surrendered terrorists were killed and five others rejoined their groups during the past year.
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May - 11 
According to official sources, two security force (SF) personnel and two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Dardpora area of Kupwara district on May 11.
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According to official sources, two security force (SF) personnel and two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Dardpora area of Kupwara district on May 11.
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May - 11 
Separate reports said, suspected NDFB terrorists abducted three persons, including a teacher, near Bagaribari police station in Bilasipara subdivision, on May 11. Reports quoting official sources further said the terrorists equipped with sophisticate
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Separate reports said, suspected NDFB terrorists abducted three persons, including a teacher, near Bagaribari police station in Bilasipara subdivision, on May 11. Reports quoting official sources further said the terrorists equipped with sophisticated weapons came to the area and abducted them at gun-point. A search operation is on to rescue the hostages.
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May - 11 
Seven terrorists, five of them belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in two separate encounters in the Doda district. Official sources said that all the slain terrorists were foreign mercenaries.
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Seven terrorists, five of them belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in two separate encounters in the Doda district. Official sources said that all the slain terrorists were foreign mercenaries.
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May - 12 
A civilian who was injured when terrorists opened fire inside his house at Nandipora-Beerwah in Badgam, on May 10, succumbed to his injuries on May 12. His father was killed instantly during the incident.
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A civilian who was injured when terrorists opened fire inside his house at Nandipora-Beerwah in Badgam, on May 10, succumbed to his injuries on May 12. His father was killed instantly during the incident.
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May - 12 
According to a media report of May 12, a five-member delegation of the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), Karbi Students’ Association (KSA) and Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA), including presidents of these organisations respectively, Holir
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According to a media report of May 12, a five-member delegation of the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), Karbi Students’ Association (KSA) and Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA), including presidents of these organisations respectively, Holiram Terang, Roland Killing and Seema Ronghangpi, will call on Union Home Minister L K Advani, on May 13, today, to press for official negotiations to resolve the autonomous State issue.
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May - 12 
According to a media report of May 12, the State Bank of India (SBI) has closed its Jairampur branch in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district indefinitely after the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) served extortion notes on
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According to a media report of May 12, the State Bank of India (SBI) has closed its Jairampur branch in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district indefinitely after the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) served extortion notes on the staff. This has reportedly forced most of them to flee the State. Quoting an unnamed official at the SBI’s regional office in Dibrugarh, the report also said the staff were threatened of ‘dire consequences’ if they did not comply with the demands, which ranged from paying an amount of Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh. The demands were allegedly made over telephone.
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May - 12 
According to a media report, consequent to the failure of efforts directed at reconciliation between the factions led by expelled commander Abdul Majid Dar and chief Syed Salahuddin of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the faction led by Dar is expected t
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According to a media report, consequent to the failure of efforts directed at reconciliation between the factions led by expelled commander Abdul Majid Dar and chief Syed Salahuddin of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the faction led by Dar is expected to announce the expulsion of Salahuddin and some other leaders, besides dissociating itself from the Command Council of the group. The move, according to the report, is aimed at establishing complete local control over the outfit besides re-structuring its Command Council which would be reportedly headed by Dar, who was recently expelled by the Command Council for his "anti-Hizb" activities. As reported earlier, Dar along with Assad Yazdani and Zaffar Abdul Fateh were expelled by the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK-)based Hizb’s Central Command Council on May 4, which was followed by expulsion of two more leaders.
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May - 12 
According to delayed reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), killed a contractor and a former village headman in separate incidents on May 12. In the first incident, an estimated 50 Naxalites attacked the house
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According to delayed reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), killed a contractor and a former village headman in separate incidents on May 12. In the first incident, an estimated 50 Naxalites attacked the house of a contractor and forcibly took him to a jungle near Lepung area of Ranchi district. He was later killed as he failed to pay Rs 1.5 that the Naxalites had demanded, said media reports. In another incident, Naxalites of the MCC killed former headman of Dato village, Hazaribagh district, in a Jan Adalat (Kangaroo Court), suspecting him to be a police informer. Reports said an estimated 80 armed Naxalites who attended the public court ordered the death sentence.
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May - 12 
According to May 12 media reports quoting official sources, three Nepalese settlers have been killed, and seven others injured, by terrorists belonging to the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) at the Tinali settlement near Phulbari in the West
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According to May 12 media reports quoting official sources, three Nepalese settlers have been killed, and seven others injured, by terrorists belonging to the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) at the Tinali settlement near Phulbari in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
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May - 12 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has announced that a special session of the Ate Legislative Assembly would be convened soon to discuss the ongoing peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has announced that a special session of the Ate Legislative Assembly would be convened soon to discuss the ongoing peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government. He, however, did not fix any date for the session. The Chief Minister also said his government was considering a proposal to set up a committee to monitor the ongoing peace process in Bangkok and seek a progress report of the peace talks. The monitoring committee would include youths, intellectuals and professionals from different communities in the State. The Chief Minister, who was talking to newsmen on May 10 at his office, criticised the opposition Democratic People’s Alliance (DPA) for indulging in false propaganda against his government. The DPA has been protesting against the NSCN-IM-demand for the inclusion of Naga dominated districts - Ukhrul and Senapti - of Manipur into ‘Greater Nagalim’ during its latest round of dialogue with the Union government, thus seriously threatening the territorial integrity of the state.
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May - 12 
Media reports, quoting official sources, said the economic blockade enforced by left-wing extremists––Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG), in Jharkhand caused Rs 1.50 billion loss to the State. The Naxal gr
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Media reports, quoting official sources, said the economic blockade enforced by left-wing extremists––Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG), in Jharkhand caused Rs 1.50 billion loss to the State. The Naxal groups had called the blockade from May 5 to protest the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) as well as to denounce the ban on them. Reports said the Coal India Limited (CIL) and the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) were the worst affected by the blockade and had together suffered a loss of approximately Rs 800 million. The Indian Railways bore the brunt of the Naxalites’ ire during the blockade and its losses added up to approximately Rs 500 million, said reports.
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May - 12 
Official sources indicated that the Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested a terrorist belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the Ganderbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar, on May 12, and seized a gas cylinder fitted with explosive material
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Official sources indicated that the Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested a terrorist belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the Ganderbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar, on May 12, and seized a gas cylinder fitted with explosive material, two detonators, a grenade, one under-barrel grenade launcher and fuse wire from him.
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May - 12 
One suspected terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was reportedly killed in an encounter in the Darrang village on May 12. The incident occurred when security force personnel acting on a tip off searched the Dalanghat village near
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One suspected terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was reportedly killed in an encounter in the Darrang village on May 12. The incident occurred when security force personnel acting on a tip off searched the Dalanghat village near Kalaigaon even as two terrorists lobbed grenades and opened fire. While one terrorist was killed in the ensuing encounter, the other is reported to have escaped. Some arms, ammunition and letter heads of the ULFA were seized from the encounter site.
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May - 12 
Terrorists abducted two civilians from their houses in Ayatmullah village in Baramulla district.
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Terrorists abducted two civilians from their houses in Ayatmullah village in Baramulla district.
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May - 12 
The body of a former terrorist of Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup - Toijamba (KYKL-T) of Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou village was found on May 12 in the Bishnupur district police station limits. He was reportedly abducted from his house on May 11.
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The body of a former terrorist of Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup - Toijamba (KYKL-T) of Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou village was found on May 12 in the Bishnupur district police station limits. He was reportedly abducted from his house on May 11.
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May - 12 
Two civilians were killed and another injured as a group of unidentified terrorists attacked Butshungni-Winder village in the Kupwara district, on May 12, and opened indiscriminate fire. Another person who was also reportedly injured in the incident
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Two civilians were killed and another injured as a group of unidentified terrorists attacked Butshungni-Winder village in the Kupwara district, on May 12, and opened indiscriminate fire. Another person who was also reportedly injured in the incident was found missing and is believed to have been abducted by the terrorists, said official sources.
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May - 13 
73 Naga delegates from various NGOs are reported to have taken part in the second consultative meet on Naga peace process, held from May 7-11 in Bangkok. The consultative meet is also reported to have adopted a resolution "strengthening peace strateg
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73 Naga delegates from various NGOs are reported to have taken part in the second consultative meet on Naga peace process, held from May 7-11 in Bangkok. The consultative meet is also reported to have adopted a resolution "strengthening peace strategy" and extended full support to the peace talks.
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May - 13 
A senior Border Security Force (BSF) official, while speaking to the media in Fazilka on May 13, said the BSF had repulsed armed intrusion by an estimated 10 Pakistanis on May 11, night in the Fazilka sector. He said that the BSF personnel on duty no
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A senior Border Security Force (BSF) official, while speaking to the media in Fazilka on May 13, said the BSF had repulsed armed intrusion by an estimated 10 Pakistanis on May 11, night in the Fazilka sector. He said that the BSF personnel on duty noticed two Pakistani intruders entering into the Indian territory and when the BSF personnel challenged them, the intruders opened fire which was returned by the BSF patrol party. Thereafter, nearly 10 intruders, who had been hiding in the dark, started firing on the BSF personnel. The encounter lasted for one hour forcing the intruders to retreat. Approximately, 150 empty cartridges of AK-47 rifles were recovered from the site. It is suspected that the intruders were agents of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan or members of some terrorist organisation.
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May - 13 
A separate report of May 13 quoting police sources in Silchar, said the Cachar area, including the North Cachar Hills district has, of late, seen intensified activities of the Northeast terrorist outfits. These include the Dima Halong Daogah (DHD), P
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A separate report of May 13 quoting police sources in Silchar, said the Cachar area, including the North Cachar Hills district has, of late, seen intensified activities of the Northeast terrorist outfits. These include the Dima Halong Daogah (DHD), Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
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May - 13 
According to a media report, elders of 18 tribal villages in the Asifabad police station limits in Nizamabad district have, on April 12, passed a resolution banning the entry of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) into the
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According to a media report, elders of 18 tribal villages in the Asifabad police station limits in Nizamabad district have, on April 12, passed a resolution banning the entry of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) into the villages. In a meeting held in one of the villages, the tribal elders took an oath in front of the tribal deity to ban Naxals as they were perceived to be responsible for the backwardness of the villages. Thereafter, a resolution was passed in each of the 18 villages and copies of the resolution passed by tribal leaders were forwarded to the Asifabad police on May 13. In the resolution, the villagers were reportedly directed not to provide food or shelter to Naxalites as they had ‘used the tribals for their selfish ends’ Reports said the development came in the wake of the successful counselling sessions held by the district police in the Naxalite-affected villages.
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May - 13 
According to a media report, Karbi groups, which met Union Home Minister L K Advani were assured, on May 13, that official talks would be held sometime this month, May, to find a solution to the Karbi and North Cachar (NC) Hills issue. The issue co
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According to a media report, Karbi groups, which met Union Home Minister L K Advani were assured, on May 13, that official talks would be held sometime this month, May, to find a solution to the Karbi and North Cachar (NC) Hills issue. The issue concerns the demand for separate autonomous States under Article 244A of the Constitution, which relates to the administration of special areas in the States of Assam, Meghalya, Manipur and Mizoram, in place of the Karbi Anglong and NC Hills Autonomous District Councils. The delegation, which met Advani, included representatives of Karbi Students Association (KSA) and Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA), besides those of the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) of the Karbi groups. The delegation reportedly also warned of an agitation from May 17, if official talks were delayed any further.
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May - 13 
According to a media report, suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted three persons, including two school students, from Kamalpur in Tripura’s Dhalai district, on May 13. Quoting police sources, the report further sai
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According to a media report, suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted three persons, including two school students, from Kamalpur in Tripura’s Dhalai district, on May 13. Quoting police sources, the report further said the terrorists abducted them at gun point, subsequent to raids on some of the houses in the vicinity. A search operation was on to rescue the captives, when the report last came in. The report also said a search operation was going on separately to rescue Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) leader Sridam Debbarma, who had been abducted on May 3 by suspected NLFT terrorists from Gurudayalpara in West Tripura district.
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May - 13 
According to media reports, three terrorists were killed in separate incidents in Assam, while a top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was arrested. Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, self-styled ’sergeant ma
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According to media reports, three terrorists were killed in separate incidents in Assam, while a top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was arrested. Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, self-styled ’sergeant major’ Haren Ramchiary and self-styled ‘corporal’ Monikant Kherkataria were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Dekhiajuri, 10 km from Barpeta Road on June 13.
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May - 13 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists killed a Special Police Officer (SPO) in his house at Tabood near the Barshana village under Marwah police station’s jurisdiction in Doda on the same day. The two terrorists who carried out the killing man
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists killed a Special Police Officer (SPO) in his house at Tabood near the Barshana village under Marwah police station’s jurisdiction in Doda on the same day. The two terrorists who carried out the killing managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 13 
Media reports said that a HM terrorist of Hatiwara, Awantipora, was reportedly injured in an attack by a group of rival terrorists. He has been rescued and admitted in a hospital by the police.
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Media reports said that a HM terrorist of Hatiwara, Awantipora, was reportedly injured in an attack by a group of rival terrorists. He has been rescued and admitted in a hospital by the police.
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May - 13 
Official sources said that, on a tip-off, security forces raided a terrorist hideout at Kachwari village in Raithan area of upper Budgam. A ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), namely Fayaz Ahmed Mir, was killed in the ensuing encoun
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Official sources said that, on a tip-off, security forces raided a terrorist hideout at Kachwari village in Raithan area of upper Budgam. A ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), namely Fayaz Ahmed Mir, was killed in the ensuing encounter. One AK rifle, a grenade launcher and 5 rifle grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 13 
One civilian was killed as suspected terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacked village Sarawa, about 35 kilometers from Kishtwar in the Doda district on May 13. While three terrorists waited outside the village, reportedly to keep a vigil on t
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One civilian was killed as suspected terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacked village Sarawa, about 35 kilometers from Kishtwar in the Doda district on May 13. While three terrorists waited outside the village, reportedly to keep a vigil on the security forces (SFs) and Village Defence Committee (VDC) members, two others forced their entry into the house of a civilian and killed his son. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. Official sources indicated that the terrorists had been asking the slain civilian to join the LeT but he had rejected the ‘offer’.
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May - 13 
Police in Loran destroyed a terrorist hideout at village Naga Nari in the Loran area and recovered some arms and ammunition from the hideout. However, no arrests could be made from the hideout.
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Police in Loran destroyed a terrorist hideout at village Naga Nari in the Loran area and recovered some arms and ammunition from the hideout. However, no arrests could be made from the hideout.
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May - 13 
Reports from Poonch have indicated that a civilian haling from village Salwa was abducted by terrorists from his house and later reportedly killed.
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Reports from Poonch have indicated that a civilian haling from village Salwa was abducted by terrorists from his house and later reportedly killed.
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May - 13 
Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that the dead body of a civilian, reportedly strangled to death, was recovered from the Kathalan forest area in Kellar belt of Pulwama district.
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Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that the dead body of a civilian, reportedly strangled to death, was recovered from the Kathalan forest area in Kellar belt of Pulwama district.
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May - 13 
Terming Pakistan as an ‘epicentre of Islamic fundamentalism’, the Defence Ministry’s annual report, released in New Delhi on May 13, said that there was no decline in infiltration of terrorists and arms across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and K
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Terming Pakistan as an ‘epicentre of Islamic fundamentalism’, the Defence Ministry’s annual report, released in New Delhi on May 13, said that there was no decline in infiltration of terrorists and arms across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the January 12, 2002 speech by the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, in which he resolved to put down terrorism with a heavy hand, evidence showed that Pakistan was not prepared to abandon its policy of confrontation, violence and deception towards India, the Defence report said. Accusing Pakistan of being the primary source of supply of arms and ammunition to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the report said that Pakistan also continued its policy of sponsoring terrorism in other parts of India. Its action against the terrorist groups, therefore, appeared to be cosmetic and revealed the double standards of the military regime.
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May - 13 
Terrorists launched a rifle grenade attack towards the headquarters of Jammu & Kashmir Police in Batmaloo-Karan Nagar locality in Civil Lines. Four rifle grenades, fired in close vicinity of the Civil Secretariat, fell in the premises of a civilian i
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Terrorists launched a rifle grenade attack towards the headquarters of Jammu & Kashmir Police in Batmaloo-Karan Nagar locality in Civil Lines. Four rifle grenades, fired in close vicinity of the Civil Secretariat, fell in the premises of a civilian in Balgarden locality. However, they did not explode. A fifth grenade hit a business area over Doodgangha and exploded, causing injuries to a civilian of Beopar Mandal.
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May - 13 
The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP), L Sailo, talking to the media on May 13 said that the terrorist group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) stood marginalised and that the police would now intensify its operation against the
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The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP), L Sailo, talking to the media on May 13 said that the terrorist group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) stood marginalised and that the police would now intensify its operation against the ANVC. The DGP while terming the shootout at Phulbari on May 12 by the ANVC as an act under tremendous pressure added that the major ANVC hideouts had been identified and it would be destroyed soon. He also said that the outfit had broken into splinter groups. The DGP also termed the reported demand of extortion from non-resident businessmen by the HNLC as a means to regain their lost stature.
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May - 13 
The Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was in Bangkok to assist the Naga peace process and hold talks with the Naga leadership has urged the Union Government and the State government in Nagaland to follow a unified approach on negotiations with
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The Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was in Bangkok to assist the Naga peace process and hold talks with the Naga leadership has urged the Union Government and the State government in Nagaland to follow a unified approach on negotiations with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) to ensure success at the peace talks. Talking to media on his way back from Bangkok, Thailand, on May 13, he said that the talks were still at the "procedural stage", centring around terms of the cease-fire and the venue of talks while the substantive political issues were yet to be discussed. Apart from holding talks with the Naga leaders, Isak Chisi Swu and T. Muivah, the Chief Minister also addressed approximately 100 representatives of Non-government Organisations (NGOs) from Nagaland. He said that he had urged the NGOs to play an important role in the peace process in Nagaland as it would not be easy for the NSCN-IM to climb down from the demand for sovereignty. The NGOs would also have an important role in bringing about an understanding between the NSCN-IM and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K), he added.
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May - 13 
Three terrorists snatched a licensed gun from a civilian in his house at Balwra, Doda. No loss of life or injuries have been reported in this incident.
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Three terrorists snatched a licensed gun from a civilian in his house at Balwra, Doda. No loss of life or injuries have been reported in this incident.
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May - 13 
Yet another civilian was killed by terrorists after being abducted from the house at village Dondi in Poonch district.
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Yet another civilian was killed by terrorists after being abducted from the house at village Dondi in Poonch district.
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May - 14 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed while another was injured in an explosion in the Lalpora Police Station in Kupwara District of North Kashmir.
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed while another was injured in an explosion in the Lalpora Police Station in Kupwara District of North Kashmir.
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May - 14 
A terrorist of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) was killed in an encounter near Siliguri on May 14. This was for the first time in North Bengal that the Army was involved in an encounter with the KLO. Reports said the encounter took place w
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A terrorist of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) was killed in an encounter near Siliguri on May 14. This was for the first time in North Bengal that the Army was involved in an encounter with the KLO. Reports said the encounter took place when a group of Army Intelligence officers in civilian clothes chased five KLO terrorists travelling in a Maruti van from Bagdogra to Matigara. As the Army personnel overtook the van and asked it to stop, one of the militants got down and tried to open fire. The soldiers fired back, killing him on the spot. Two other terrorists were arrested while two terrorist managed to escape. Army sources said they had information that a large arms consignment was being smuggled in. There was also information that the KLO and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had exchanged weapons.
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May - 14 
According to a delayed report of May 20, the two suspected Kamtapur Liberation (KLO) terrorists, arrested after a May 14-encounter with the security forces in Siliguri, were sent to police remand for 10 days by a local court on May 15. The encounter
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According to a delayed report of May 20, the two suspected Kamtapur Liberation (KLO) terrorists, arrested after a May 14-encounter with the security forces in Siliguri, were sent to police remand for 10 days by a local court on May 15. The encounter reportedly occurred near the North Bengal University, about six km from Siliguri when a group of eight KLO terrorists, travelling in a car and two motorcycles, allegedly opened fire at the security forces (SF) guarding the area. One of the terrorists was killed in the ensuing encounter. Other terrorists reportedly managed to escape. The SFs also seized four grenades and an improvised pistol from the car used by the terrorists. The car and one of the motorcycles used by the terrorists were also seized. No further information was available when reports last came in.
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May - 14 
According to media reports, nine persons were injured at Gauripur in Dhubri district in various attacks carried out allegedly by a combined group of suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ter
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According to media reports, nine persons were injured at Gauripur in Dhubri district in various attacks carried out allegedly by a combined group of suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, on May 14. The terrorist, reportedly using an Ambassador car, first made a small group of Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) members their target at Bina Mandir and fired at them indiscriminately, and also lobbed grenades. Later, the terrorists made their way to the local market and lobbed more grenades at Rana Hotel. Durgabari was also made the target of indiscriminate firing. In all, nine persons were injured in these attacks. The terrorists reportedly managed to escape after the attacks. The injured were later taken to the Dhubri Civil Hospital. More details are awaited.
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May - 14 
Britain on May 14 condemned the terrorist attack near Jammu saying "terrorism of this kind does nothing to advance the cause in whose name it is conducted." British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, in a statement issued in London and published in the In
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Britain on May 14 condemned the terrorist attack near Jammu saying "terrorism of this kind does nothing to advance the cause in whose name it is conducted." British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, in a statement issued in London and published in the Indian media said, "I wholly condemn this appalling outrage and express my condolences to the relatives of those killed and to those injured." Extending his sympathy to the people of India, Straw said "Terrorism of this kind does nothing to advance the cause in whose name it is conducted."
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May - 14 
Delhi Police on May 14 filed a chargesheet against seven person in the December 13, 2001 attack on India’s Parliament. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar and two of his Pakistani aides have been declared proclaimed offenders in the chargesheet
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Delhi Police on May 14 filed a chargesheet against seven person in the December 13, 2001 attack on India’s Parliament. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar and two of his Pakistani aides have been declared proclaimed offenders in the chargesheet. The 65-page chargesheet under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) said the four arrested in the case––JeM's pointman in Delhi Mohd Afzal, Shaukat Hussain, his wife Afsan Guru and A R Geelani, suspended lecturer of Delhi University College––were actively involved in the planning and execution of the attack on Parliament. Delhi Police's special cell, which carried out the investigations into the case, has cited 200 witnesses in the chargesheet.
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May - 14 
Five terrorists and an SF personnel were killed and three other SF personnel injured in two separate encounters at Kalakote and Thanna Mandi, on the same day. Official sources said five terrorists were killed in an encounter that occurred at Morha Mu
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Five terrorists and an SF personnel were killed and three other SF personnel injured in two separate encounters at Kalakote and Thanna Mandi, on the same day. Official sources said five terrorists were killed in an encounter that occurred at Morha Munnu village in the Taryath area of Kalakote. Two terrorists of the group managed to escape towards the nearby forest. Four of the slain terrorists were ascertained as foreign mercenaries belonging to the Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami (HuJI) outfit. Some arms, ammunition and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 14 
In a fidayeen (suicide) attack, approximately 17 persons, including three security force (SF) personnel were killed when terrorists stormed a heavily guarded camp of the army at Kalochak on the Jammu-Pathankote highway on May 14, today. The terrorist
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In a fidayeen (suicide) attack, approximately 17 persons, including three security force (SF) personnel were killed when terrorists stormed a heavily guarded camp of the army at Kalochak on the Jammu-Pathankote highway on May 14, today. The terrorists also reportedly opened fire on a bus coming from Himachal Pradesh on the Jammu-Pathankot highway. Official sources said that the attack, suspected to be carried out by a suicide squad, occurred between 5.30 and 6.00 am this morning. An encounter is still continuing and the entire area has been cordoned off. Three to four terrorists fired from automatic weapons on the bus. Later, they entered the nearby Army camp and fired indiscriminately although there was retaliatory firing from the security forces. Police sources in Jammu said that two heavily armed terrorists hurled grenades and forced their entry inside the camp by opening fire on the SF personnel. Soldiers Even as SF personnel inside the camp took up positions and engaged the terrorists, the latter managed to move towards the residential quarters of the SF personnel. Official sources added that a bus, which was using the highway, was caught in the crossfire resulting in the death of seven passengers
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May - 14 
India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General S Padmanabhan, who is on a five-day official visit to Nepal, assured of all possible help by India to contain violence unleashed by Maoist insurgents in Nepal. Speaking to a news agency, he said, "We will di
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India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General S Padmanabhan, who is on a five-day official visit to Nepal, assured of all possible help by India to contain violence unleashed by Maoist insurgents in Nepal. Speaking to a news agency, he said, "We will discuss whether help is required by Nepal to combat terrorism and provide whatever is possible...In fact neighbours have to help each other whenever there is a problem." Appreciating Nepal’s efforts in fighting terrorism, Padmanabahan said "Nepal is doing a very good job in controlling the Maoist terror."
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May - 14 
Making a statement in Parliament on the terrorist attack near Jammu, Union Home Minister L K Advani said the attack was not a coincidence when a senior US State Department official was visiting India and appears to be timed to give a message to the g
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Making a statement in Parliament on the terrorist attack near Jammu, Union Home Minister L K Advani said the attack was not a coincidence when a senior US State Department official was visiting India and appears to be timed to give a message to the global coalition that terrorists cannot be cowed down. He said, "The incident also appears to have been timed to demonstrate to the world that despite the 'global coalition against terrorism', the terrorists are not not likely to be cowed down." The Minister said Abu Usama, spokesman of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has telephonically told a Srinagar new agency that the incident was a handiwork of 'Al Mansooran', a new outfit floated by the LeT. The Jamait-ul- Mujahideen has also claimed responsibility for the incident, he said. Government remains committed to taking all possible steps to control militancy within Jammu and Kashmir, he said.
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May - 14 
Media reports quoting police sources said three members of a tribal family were abducted by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists from Katalutma village in Dhalai district, on May 14. A search operation was subsequently lau
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Media reports quoting police sources said three members of a tribal family were abducted by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists from Katalutma village in Dhalai district, on May 14. A search operation was subsequently launched in the area to rescue the captives and nab the terrorists. The terrorists also reportedly looted cattle, Rs 7,000 and other valuables from the house of the abducted persons.
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May - 14 
Nagaland Power Minister K Tharie has expressed reservations about the Union government holding direct talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and urged the need for a "seasoned mediator" both fully knowledgeable
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Nagaland Power Minister K Tharie has expressed reservations about the Union government holding direct talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and urged the need for a "seasoned mediator" both fully knowledgeable and trusted by both the Union government and the Naga leadership.
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May - 14 
Police reportedly arrested a terrorist who is yet to be identified, following a shootout at Haobam Marak Keisham Leikai village at around 8.35 p.m. on May 14, media reports quoting police sources said. A 9mm pistol was seized from the arrested terror
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Police reportedly arrested a terrorist who is yet to be identified, following a shootout at Haobam Marak Keisham Leikai village at around 8.35 p.m. on May 14, media reports quoting police sources said. A 9mm pistol was seized from the arrested terrorist.
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May - 14 
Rejecting the US call for early dialogue with Pakistan, India on May 14 conveyed to visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca that the ‘key’ to reduction in tension has to be turned by Pakistan by taking necessary substantive action. I
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Rejecting the US call for early dialogue with Pakistan, India on May 14 conveyed to visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca that the ‘key’ to reduction in tension has to be turned by Pakistan by taking necessary substantive action. India’s concerns over lack of action by Pakistan in stopping cross-border terrorism and infiltration were conveyed to Rocca, a day before her visit to Pakistan. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Nirupama Rao, while speaking to the media in New Delhi, said, " The key to that is really to be turned by Pakistan which has to take necessary substantive, meaningful steps to address our demands", which includes end to cross-border terrorism, infiltration and acting on the list of 20 wanted criminals and terrorists. Rocca, on her part, condemned the terrorist attacks on a bus and an army camp in Jammu terming it ‘barbaric’. "It is the type of barbaric terrorism that the international war on terrorism is determined to stop", she said.
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May - 14 
Speaking during the International Nurses Day at Kohima, the Minister welcomed Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga's offer to reconcile between the Naga terrorists and the Union government.
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Speaking during the International Nurses Day at Kohima, the Minister welcomed Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga's offer to reconcile between the Naga terrorists and the Union government.
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May - 14 
Terrorists ambushed an SF patrol party at Dorimal village in the Behrot area under Thanna Mandi police station’s jurisdiction. The terrorists opened indiscriminate firing and lobbed a grenade on the patrol party, which retaliated. An SF personnel was
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Terrorists ambushed an SF patrol party at Dorimal village in the Behrot area under Thanna Mandi police station’s jurisdiction. The terrorists opened indiscriminate firing and lobbed a grenade on the patrol party, which retaliated. An SF personnel was killed and three others injured in the ambush while the terrorists managed to escape.
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May - 14 
The All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), while demanding a clarification from the State government on the issue of BTC, also announced that it would organise a rally at the Engineering Institute playground, Guwahati, on the same day to
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The All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), while demanding a clarification from the State government on the issue of BTC, also announced that it would organise a rally at the Engineering Institute playground, Guwahati, on the same day to mobilise public opinion against the State government’s move to create the BTC.
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May - 14 
The fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) scheduled to be held on May 15 has been postponed to May 20, according to media reports quoting official sources. The proposed dialogue was postpone
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The fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) scheduled to be held on May 15 has been postponed to May 20, according to media reports quoting official sources. The proposed dialogue was postponed as the BNLF insisted on the presence of the State Home Minister Tawnluia, now campaigning in Lawngtlai for the coming Lai Autonomous District Council polls. Chief Secretary H V Lalringa is expected to lead the State government delegation, while the BNLF delegation is likely to be headed by Zaithanga Apeto.
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May - 14 
The Government of India on May 14 announced continuation of a ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years saying forces are still at work to further the cause of a separate Tamil Nadu by drawing inspiration from the Tamil
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The Government of India on May 14 announced continuation of a ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years saying forces are still at work to further the cause of a separate Tamil Nadu by drawing inspiration from the Tamil rebel outfit. The ban was imposed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 in consultation with the Tamil Nadu government, an official release said in New Delhi. The release said, "The unlawful activities of the LTTE militants on Indian soil as well as their contacts and liaison with other extremist groups, have been a matter of grave concern…Sympathy for the Tamil Eelam concept still remains and the forces are still at work to further the cause of separate Tamil Nadu for which they are drawing inspiration and sustenance from LTTE." The State Government had sent a proposal to the Union government for banning the LTTE for a further period of two years beyond May 14, 2002, it added.
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May - 14 
The NSCN-IM, on May 14, criticised the statements of the UCM on the current Naga peace talks and termed such observations as 'propaganda' describing the UCM 'outbursts' as 'most unhealthy and unwarranted'.
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The NSCN-IM, on May 14, criticised the statements of the UCM on the current Naga peace talks and termed such observations as 'propaganda' describing the UCM 'outbursts' as 'most unhealthy and unwarranted'.
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May - 14 
The Thoubal police arrested a woman terrorist belonging to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on May 14 from Thoubal Wangban, according to media reports. She hails from Langathel Khumanthem Leikai village and is believed to have had trained outside I
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The Thoubal police arrested a woman terrorist belonging to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on May 14 from Thoubal Wangban, according to media reports. She hails from Langathel Khumanthem Leikai village and is believed to have had trained outside India.
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May - 14 
The toll in the May 14-fidayeen (suicide) attack in the Kaluchak cantonment, Jammu, has increased to 36. While mostly women and children were among those killed, approximately 48 others, including nine security force (SF) personnel, were injured. All
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The toll in the May 14-fidayeen (suicide) attack in the Kaluchak cantonment, Jammu, has increased to 36. While mostly women and children were among those killed, approximately 48 others, including nine security force (SF) personnel, were injured. All three terrorists of the suicide squad who were wearing army uniforms and were suspected to be Pakistanis were killed by security force (SF) personnel in retaliatory firing. Official sources indicated that the death toll could increase as condition of many of the injured was stated to be critical. The injured persons had sustained bullet and splinter injuries and included primarily women and children of SF personnel’s families residing in the quarters that were targeted by the terrorists. Sources added that among those killed was a two-month old child. Official sources and witnesses indicated that three terrorists in combat dress boarded a passenger bus that was on way from Manali, Himachal Pradesh, to Jammu between Samba and Vijaypur. All of them were reportedly carrying three bags containing AK-47 rifles, grenades and explosives devices. As soon as the bus crossed Kaluchak bridge, the terrorists lobbed grenades and also started indiscriminate firing at the bus passengers. Even as most of the passengers managed to escape, seven of them including the bus driver and two women were killed on spot while another passenger sustained injuries. Thereafter, the terrorists are reported to have moved towards the quarters of SF personnel, located approximately 20 yards near the Kaluchak bridge. As the terrorists fired indiscriminately, one of the SF personnel in retaliatory firing killed one of the terrorists. The other two terrorists entered the family quarters of SF personnel and resorted to indiscriminate firing and throwing of grenades and explosive devices. These two terrorists were later killed in the ensuing encounter that lasted for approximately five hours. Official sources indicated that a total of 23 persons, mostly women and children, were killed inside the quarters while seven others had died in the bus. 48 others were injured. Sources added that casualties were reported from all the four blocks of the quarters as the terrorists got enough time to move from one block to another in absence of the SF personnel on duty. Although, identification of the slain terrorists was yet to be ascertained, two terrorist groups, Jamait-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) and Al Mansoor (AM), have reportedly taken responsibility for the attack. Media reports indicated that an anonymous caller called a Kashmir-based local news agency and introduced himself as the spokesperson of JuM and said three JuM cadres identified as Abu Zafar, Abu Saleem and Abu Salman had carried out the attack. However, a second caller claimed that AM, a hitherto unknown terrorist group, had carried out the attack. Media reports indicated that the AM may be another front outfit of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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May - 14 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM) said it was only concerned with the territorial integrity of Manipur and had no plans to interfere in the internal affairs of any organisation. The UCM, in a press release, also mentioned that there was no confusi
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM) said it was only concerned with the territorial integrity of Manipur and had no plans to interfere in the internal affairs of any organisation. The UCM, in a press release, also mentioned that there was no confusion on the territorial boundary of Manipur, which had remained intact for more than 2000 years. The UCM also charged the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) of double standard in its talks about peace and accused the group of engaging in looting, extortion and violence in the state.
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May - 14 
While ruling out the possibility of another Kargil-type situation on the northern borders, Lt. General V G Patankar, General Officer Commanding 15 Corps, said the security forces (SFs) are ready for any eventuality. "Our troops are alert and ready to
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While ruling out the possibility of another Kargil-type situation on the northern borders, Lt. General V G Patankar, General Officer Commanding 15 Corps, said the security forces (SFs) are ready for any eventuality. "Our troops are alert and ready to meet any attempt by Pakistan to open Kargil type situation on our borders," said Lt Gen Patankar at a news conference, his first since assuming office. He said SFs had reports that there were a number of terrorists waiting across the border to infiltrate. According to him, approximately 55 terrorists may have crossed over to the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) during the first four months of this year. He said civilian casualties have come down in Jammu and Kashmir despite heightened terrorist activities in the Valley. Patankar said there were more terrorist causalities during the first four months of this year as compared to last year. He, however, added, "Despite that people across the globe say, the level of militancy has increased in the Kashmir Valley even after September 11 incident." On the terrorist camps, he said, after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, camps operating in Pakistan were temporarily closed while it was still operating in the PoK.
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May - 15 
A surrendered Harkat-ul-Muzahideen (HM) terrorist, Nazrul Haque was also killed by unidentified miscreants at Ralapani, under Mankachar police station limits in the same district, on the same day.
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A surrendered Harkat-ul-Muzahideen (HM) terrorist, Nazrul Haque was also killed by unidentified miscreants at Ralapani, under Mankachar police station limits in the same district, on the same day.
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May - 15 
A suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) conduit identified as Binoy Brahma was killed by a group of unidentified gunmen at Nayekgaon village, under Bogribari police station limits in Dhubri district, on May 15.
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A suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) conduit identified as Binoy Brahma was killed by a group of unidentified gunmen at Nayekgaon village, under Bogribari police station limits in Dhubri district, on May 15.
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May - 15 
According to a media report of May 15, the State Bank of India (SBI) Jairampur branch, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh has resumed functioning from May 15. It has reportedly been provided adequate security cover by the security forces. The bank
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According to a media report of May 15, the State Bank of India (SBI) Jairampur branch, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh has resumed functioning from May 15. It has reportedly been provided adequate security cover by the security forces. The bank was closed on May 7 following the extortion notices served to its staff allegedly by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)'s terrorists.
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May - 15 
According to a media report, the Adivasis rally in Guwahati on, May 15, threatened to launch a 'war' against the formation of the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Speaking at the rally, All Adivasi Students' Union (AASA) president Justin
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According to a media report, the Adivasis rally in Guwahati on, May 15, threatened to launch a 'war' against the formation of the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Speaking at the rally, All Adivasi Students' Union (AASA) president Justin Lakhara alleged, after the formation of the BTC, Bodo groups like the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) and All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) were likely to demand a separate Bodo State. He further said the proposed BTC will not bring peace to in the region because the Bodos who reportedly constitute only 18 per cent of the population in the proposed BTC area would ‘rule over’ the rest of the population who are non-Bodos. He also reportedly urged the Adivasi community not to support the BTC on mere promises like that of being granted the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) status. The rally was also attended by representatives of the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samity (SJSS), a co-ordinating body of the various non-Bodo groups in the area. Brajen Mahanta, the deputy chief convenor of the SJSS, while addressing the rally, also alleged that the BTC will pave the way for the formation of a separate Bodoland in the future. He also reportedly said the ‘minority’ Bodo population in the region was trying to turn itself into a majority through the BTC.
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May - 15 
According to a media report, the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samity (SJSS), a co-ordinating body of various non-Bodo groups in Assam is reported to have declared that it would observe ‘black day’ today, on May 15, to protest the State government’s
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According to a media report, the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samity (SJSS), a co-ordinating body of various non-Bodo groups in Assam is reported to have declared that it would observe ‘black day’ today, on May 15, to protest the State government’s move to create the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). In a press release issued in Guwahati, on May 13, Brajen Mahanta of the SJSS reportedly said there were no indications on the part of the government to address the issue, despite protests from various quarters.
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May - 15 
According to media reports, police in Guntur district launched a public relation (PR) exercise in the left-wing extremist, Naxalite, affected villages in the Palnadu area to address the various problems of the villagers. Reports said the police con
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According to media reports, police in Guntur district launched a public relation (PR) exercise in the left-wing extremist, Naxalite, affected villages in the Palnadu area to address the various problems of the villagers. Reports said the police conducted gram sabhas (village meetings) in Garikapadu, Pamidipadu, Gummanampadu, Remidicherla, Bandlamotu villages where people made several representations on the problems of the village. The police assured them of immediate action. The district police chief, while speaking to the media, said, "We are concerned about law and order and development. Because of this we are concentrating on addressing public grievances."
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May - 15 
According to media reports, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 15. In the first encounter, two terrorists were killed at Dudda Gali in Thanore village, about 45km from the R
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According to media reports, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 15. In the first encounter, two terrorists were killed at Dudda Gali in Thanore village, about 45km from the Reasi town. The slain terrorists were identified as Abu Anas alias Gouri, Reasi ‘area commander’ and Abu Shoyab alias Maqbool. Both were residents of Faisalabad, Pakistan. Two AK rifles, six magazines, 100 rounds of ammunition, two grenades and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site. Gouri, according to official sources, has been operating in Reasi’s upper reaches for the last six months.
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May - 15 
Another terrorist of the LeT was killed at Tanjiwal village in the Khairkot area of Nowgam under Banihal police station’s jurisdiction. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. However, five of his associates managed to e
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Another terrorist of the LeT was killed at Tanjiwal village in the Khairkot area of Nowgam under Banihal police station’s jurisdiction. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. However, five of his associates managed to escape.
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May - 15 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee informed the Lok Sabha (Lowe House of Parliament) on May 15 that the nation would have to counter the gruesome massacre of innocent civilians and family members of defence personnel in Jammu on May 14. He said, "Th
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee informed the Lok Sabha (Lowe House of Parliament) on May 15 that the nation would have to counter the gruesome massacre of innocent civilians and family members of defence personnel in Jammu on May 14. He said, "The whole House is one that what has happened is very heinous and we have to counter it". The Prime Minister offered to call a meeting of Opposition leaders to discuss the issue. Later, it was decided that the House itself would discuss the matter on the last day of the session. A unanimous resolution is expected to be adopted in the Lok Sabha on the issue.
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May - 15 
Reports of May 16 said the Assam government has submitted a draft agreement, on May 15, to the Union government recommending the creation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Quoting State Health, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister and cabine
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Reports of May 16 said the Assam government has submitted a draft agreement, on May 15, to the Union government recommending the creation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Quoting State Health, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister and cabinet sub-committee on BTC chairman Bhumidhar Barman, reports said, among others, the BTC committee will have equal representation of both Bodo and non-Bodo groups. Also, land, economic and political rights of the non-Bodo people would be fully protected in the BTC.
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May - 15 
Separate reports said, suspected NDFB terrorists abducted Amitabh Jha, an engineer working for the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), from Datgiri, under Ranikhata outpost jurisdiction in Kokrajhar district, on May 15. No further inform
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Separate reports said, suspected NDFB terrorists abducted Amitabh Jha, an engineer working for the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), from Datgiri, under Ranikhata outpost jurisdiction in Kokrajhar district, on May 15. No further information was available when reports last came in.
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May - 15 
Separate reports said, the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT), on May 15, following a meeting of its central executive committee members in Kokarajhar, said it would reconsider its participation in talks with the Union government if the latter fails to show
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Separate reports said, the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT), on May 15, following a meeting of its central executive committee members in Kokarajhar, said it would reconsider its participation in talks with the Union government if the latter fails to show a ‘positive’ stand to solve the Bodo problem. BLT chairman Hagrama Basumatary reportedly said BLT representatives would refrain from participating in further talks with the government without instruction from the ‘BLT cabinet’. He also termed the Assam cabinet’s decision to demarcate the boundary of the BTC as per the 1999 orders, and the same as that of the BAC, as ‘humiliating’. Another report indicated that the BLT in the said meeting decided to pull out from the ongoing talks.
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May - 15 
The BLT, in its executive committee meeting in Kokarajhar, on May 15, said the BTC boundary should be in conformity with its demand––that is to include the Bodo dominated villages in the proposed BTC. It also said, for a Bodo accord to be a reality,
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The BLT, in its executive committee meeting in Kokarajhar, on May 15, said the BTC boundary should be in conformity with its demand––that is to include the Bodo dominated villages in the proposed BTC. It also said, for a Bodo accord to be a reality, its other demands like inclusion of Bodo villages into the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, inclusion of the Bodo language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution and setting up of a Central University and vocational institutions in the ‘Bodoland’, inter alia, others should be met.
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May - 15 
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) gave a call for a bandh (general shut down) in Jammu on May 15, today, in protest against the fidayeen attack at Kaluchak. The call has also been reportedly supported by the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Shiv Sena.
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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) gave a call for a bandh (general shut down) in Jammu on May 15, today, in protest against the fidayeen attack at Kaluchak. The call has also been reportedly supported by the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Shiv Sena.
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May - 15 
Three persons who were abducted from a passenger bus by unidentified terrorists on May 14 morning from near Keimai village, along the New Cachar road of Tamenglong district, were reportedly set free at Jiribam on May 15.
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Three persons who were abducted from a passenger bus by unidentified terrorists on May 14 morning from near Keimai village, along the New Cachar road of Tamenglong district, were reportedly set free at Jiribam on May 15.
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May - 15 
Union Home Minister L K Advani, speaking in Ponda (North Goa), said a high-level meeting has been convened in New Delhi, on May 16, to formulate the response to the May 14- terrorist attack. The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs, will
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Union Home Minister L K Advani, speaking in Ponda (North Goa), said a high-level meeting has been convened in New Delhi, on May 16, to formulate the response to the May 14- terrorist attack. The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs, will be attended by Defence Minister George Fernandes, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and some senior army officials. He said the attack constituted a challenge not only to India but also to the international coalition against terrorism. The Minister ruled out dialogue with Pakistan unless that country stopped cross-border terrorism and handed over 20 terrorists and criminals wanted by India. "This is the touchstone that will determine what Pakistan has been telling the West and what it actually does," he said.
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May - 15 
US President George Bush telephoned the Prime Minister on May 15 to express his condemnation of the incident and counsel restraint. US National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice also called Principal Secretary Brajesh Mishra to discuss the situation.
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US President George Bush telephoned the Prime Minister on May 15 to express his condemnation of the incident and counsel restraint. US National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice also called Principal Secretary Brajesh Mishra to discuss the situation. According to media reports, Bush is understood to have conveyed his distress at the deteriorating situation but cautioned against any hasty response.
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May - 15 
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Christina Rocca said, in New Delhi, infiltration by militants into Jammu and Kashmir to carry out acts of "terrorism" must stop. "No matter what the levels are, infiltration must stop…Terrorism
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Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Christina Rocca said, in New Delhi, infiltration by militants into Jammu and Kashmir to carry out acts of "terrorism" must stop. "No matter what the levels are, infiltration must stop…Terrorism against India is as unacceptable as it is against America or any other country," she told reporters in New Delhi on before flying to Pakistan.
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May - 16 
A group of armed terrorists appeared at the Government Middle School at Harmola in Harni village of Mendhar town and assaulted six young girls for not observing the purdah (veil). The terrorists managed to escape before the arrival of SFs.
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A group of armed terrorists appeared at the Government Middle School at Harmola in Harni village of Mendhar town and assaulted six young girls for not observing the purdah (veil). The terrorists managed to escape before the arrival of SFs.
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May - 16 
A high-level meeting between the law enforcing agencies and the paramilitary forces was held in Tura, on May 16, to chalk out strategies to counter terrorism in the State, especially the situation in Garo Hills where four terrorist outfits — the Unit
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A high-level meeting between the law enforcing agencies and the paramilitary forces was held in Tura, on May 16, to chalk out strategies to counter terrorism in the State, especially the situation in Garo Hills where four terrorist outfits — the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the ANVC — are known to be operating.
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May - 16 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist was killed in an internecine clash as rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) gunmen struck at an NSCN-K hide-out at Chumukedima in Dimapur district o
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist was killed in an internecine clash as rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) gunmen struck at an NSCN-K hide-out at Chumukedima in Dimapur district of Nagaland on May 16, media reports said quoting official sources. Police are reported to have arrested two NSCN-K terrorists following the incident and seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition.
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May - 16 
According to media report of May 16, an suspected terrorist was killed in an encounter with the troops of Red Horns Division at Dalangghat village, under Kalaigaon police station limits. A .2 caliber revolver, a Chinese hand grenade and several round
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According to media report of May 16, an suspected terrorist was killed in an encounter with the troops of Red Horns Division at Dalangghat village, under Kalaigaon police station limits. A .2 caliber revolver, a Chinese hand grenade and several rounds of ammunitions were also seized from his possession.
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May - 16 
According to media reports of May 16, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) alleged that the Indian government was carrying out ‘reconnaissance surveys’ over its camps in Bhutan. Quoting a statement from the outfit’s mouthpiece, Freedom (Swadhin
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According to media reports of May 16, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) alleged that the Indian government was carrying out ‘reconnaissance surveys’ over its camps in Bhutan. Quoting a statement from the outfit’s mouthpiece, Freedom (Swadhinata) the reports further said that ULFA has termed the search for a crashed MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the jungles of Bhutan, along India’s borders, as an excuse to spot its camps and watch its activities. The statement issued in Freedom on May 16, said, "The reports of the MiG-21 crash is a blatant lie fabricated precisely by the Indian Intelligence agencies to carry out reconnaissance of the ULFA bases along the international border without any diplomatic hindrance from Bhutan". According to IAF officials, the MiG 21 disappeared mid-air on April 20, during a routine training flight. Security sources believe that the aircraft with two crew members possibly crashed over the Himalayas and fell into the forests on Bhutanese territory. It had taken off from the Salonibari Air Base for a routine training exercise over the Indo-Bhutan border. The statement by the ULFA also reportedly said its ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah had ‘officially’ urged the Bhutanese government not to co-operate with the Indian authorities in ‘any future campaign’ against it. The reports added that a joint search operation by India and Bhutan for the lost aircraft and the two IAF personnel has been going on since April 20,. However, no further information was available when reports last came in.
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May - 16 
According to media reports, an HM terrorist was killed in an encounter at Dyalgam in Anantnag district. Two SF personnel were reportedly injured in the encounter.
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According to media reports, an HM terrorist was killed in an encounter at Dyalgam in Anantnag district. Two SF personnel were reportedly injured in the encounter.
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May - 16 
According to media reports, chairman of the cabinet sub-committee on BTC affairs Bhumidhar Barman, while talking to press persons in Guwahati, on May 16, said the Assam government is firm on its stand regarding the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)
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According to media reports, chairman of the cabinet sub-committee on BTC affairs Bhumidhar Barman, while talking to press persons in Guwahati, on May 16, said the Assam government is firm on its stand regarding the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) boundary demarcation issue. The government has proposed that the boundary of the BTC be demarcated on the basis of a 1999-government notification on the Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC) boundary. He also said, for any change in the government’s stand, other political parties in the State need to be consulted.
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May - 16 
According to media reports, Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, on May 16, said the cease-fire agreement between the Karbi terrorist outfit––the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), and the Union government may be reached soon, as the process w
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According to media reports, Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, on May 16, said the cease-fire agreement between the Karbi terrorist outfit––the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), and the Union government may be reached soon, as the process was reportedly in an ‘advanced stage’. He further said the insurgency situation in the State has improved during the past one year. He also said talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Union government should take place, which was also the wish of the people who want peace and development to prevail in the State. The CM also reportedly urged the Union government to initiate dialogue with ULFA on the lines of its policy relating to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isac Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Nagaland. He said, "My approach has been always to urge the [Union government] to apply the principles it adopted in starting the negotiating process with the NSCN in the case of ULFA, too, to bring about peace in the region". He was speaking at the 'Meet the Press' programme at the Guwahati Press Club. He also added, he favoured the presence of the security forces in the State for counter-insurgency measures. He said, "Although relative peace has come, the ULFA and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) are still active for which the Army's presence was necessary".
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May - 16 
According to media reports, the Union government will reveal its new anti-terrorist strategy in Jammu and Kashmir on May 17 in Parliament after a series of deliberations at high-level meetings and internal discussions on the best means to respond to
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According to media reports, the Union government will reveal its new anti-terrorist strategy in Jammu and Kashmir on May 17 in Parliament after a series of deliberations at high-level meetings and internal discussions on the best means to respond to the May 16-Kaluchak massacre. Accordingly, security forces’ (SFs) counter terrorist strategy is to be increased against fidayen (suicide) attacks, sponsored from across the border. It was also decided to take special measures to check infiltration from across the border. Among other issues that figured in the meeting were increase in paramilitary forces’ strength in the State of Jammu and Kashmir without disturbing Army deployment on the Indo-Pak border.
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May - 16 
According to press reports, a senior police official informed on May 16 that three persons were injured in a clash between cadres of left wing extremist, Naxalite, groups––the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-Liberation (CPI-ML-Liberation) a
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According to press reports, a senior police official informed on May 16 that three persons were injured in a clash between cadres of left wing extremist, Naxalite, groups––the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-Liberation (CPI-ML-Liberation) and the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG)––at Bharatpur village in Patna district, leading to tension in the area. The clash was over the killing of members one group by the other. In a related incident, the CPI-ML-Liberation alleged that four houses of its supporters were blown up by the PWG. Police patrolling was intensified in the entire area.
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May - 16 
Another terrorist was killed in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Khour area of Chhamb sector in Akhnoor. The terrorist was killed when he was infiltrating into India. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter sit
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Another terrorist was killed in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Khour area of Chhamb sector in Akhnoor. The terrorist was killed when he was infiltrating into India. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 16 
Army Chief General S Padmanabhan was quoted by news agencies as saying in Kathmandu on May 16, that ‘‘the time for action had come’’. The Defence ministry claimed that there are ample proofs pointing Pakistan’s hand in the Kaluchak carnage
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Army Chief General S Padmanabhan was quoted by news agencies as saying in Kathmandu on May 16, that ‘‘the time for action had come’’. The Defence ministry claimed that there are ample proofs pointing Pakistan’s hand in the Kaluchak carnage
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May - 16 
Besides, security forces killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘deputy divisional commander’, Riaz Ahmed Bhat alias Dawood (code name Waqas), a resident of Babore, after an encounter at Malan village in Doda. Another terrorist who was injured in the encou
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Besides, security forces killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘deputy divisional commander’, Riaz Ahmed Bhat alias Dawood (code name Waqas), a resident of Babore, after an encounter at Malan village in Doda. Another terrorist who was injured in the encounter was later arrested. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. Official sources indicated that Dawood was active in Doda district since 1992 and had since then killed a number of civilians.
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May - 16 
In another important development, the US on May 16 accused Pakistan of continuing to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir and said the problem needed to be addressed to reduce tensions in the region.
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In another important development, the US on May 16 accused Pakistan of continuing to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir and said the problem needed to be addressed to reduce tensions in the region.
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May - 16 
In another incident, a security force (SF) personnel was killed in an ambush laid by terrorists in the Bandipore locality of north Kashmir on the same day. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were killed at a place between the Watpora and Qazipo
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In another incident, a security force (SF) personnel was killed in an ambush laid by terrorists in the Bandipore locality of north Kashmir on the same day. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were killed at a place between the Watpora and Qazipora villages. Official sources said three more SF personnel sustained injuries in the encounter. Unconfirmed reports said the SFs destroyed the house from where the terrorists had directed the ambush. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) terrorist outfit is reported to have confirmed the death of its two cadres in this encounter, although the slain terrorists had not been identified thus far.
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May - 16 
In another incident, an SF personnel was killed by unidentified terrorists in the Bijbehara town of south Kashmir. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site after snatching the carbine of the slain SF personnel.
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In another incident, an SF personnel was killed by unidentified terrorists in the Bijbehara town of south Kashmir. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site after snatching the carbine of the slain SF personnel.
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May - 16 
In another major development, India has decided to mount a major diplomatic offensive and to counter Pakistani propaganda. India has also decided to apprise the international community of its concerns over unabated infiltration and terrorism from acr
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In another major development, India has decided to mount a major diplomatic offensive and to counter Pakistani propaganda. India has also decided to apprise the international community of its concerns over unabated infiltration and terrorism from across the border. Official sources also added that New Delhi's response would be ''calibrated'' and ''well considered'' after taking stock of the situation in its ''entirety''.
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May - 16 
In the capital city of Srinagar, unidentified gunmen injured a former terrorist at Kakasarai. In another incident, three civilians sustained injuries when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a BSF unit at the General Bus Stand in Srinagar.
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In the capital city of Srinagar, unidentified gunmen injured a former terrorist at Kakasarai. In another incident, three civilians sustained injuries when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a BSF unit at the General Bus Stand in Srinagar.
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May - 16 
Justice H Kaminikumar Singh of the Guwahati High Court, Imphal Bench, in an interim order on May 16, stayed the Manipur government order of April 9, which constituted the Upendra Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the arrest and death of Thingujam D
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Justice H Kaminikumar Singh of the Guwahati High Court, Imphal Bench, in an interim order on May 16, stayed the Manipur government order of April 9, which constituted the Upendra Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the arrest and death of Thingujam Dhirendra Singh in Manipur. The order was passed following a petition filed jointly by the Secretary, Ministry of Defence and other senior officials of Assam Rifles (AR). Security personnel belonging to the 7th battalion of AR are alleged to have picked up Thingujam Dhirendra Singh on the night of April 5 from his residence in Singjamei Makha Naorem Leikai. He was found killed at 9:30 am on April 6.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, two persons, who sustained serious injuries in the May 14-attack in Dhubri, allegedly by a combined group of suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and NDFB terrorists, succumbed to their injuries at the Guwahati Medical College
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Meanwhile, two persons, who sustained serious injuries in the May 14-attack in Dhubri, allegedly by a combined group of suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and NDFB terrorists, succumbed to their injuries at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital, on May 16.
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May - 16 
Police from Hyderabad City Police Commissioner's Task Force for Northern region, on May 16, arrested a pseudo Naxalite gang named ‘CPI (ML) People's Class War’ at Lalitanagar in Secunderabad. Additional Commissioner of Police A.K. Khan said at a pres
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Police from Hyderabad City Police Commissioner's Task Force for Northern region, on May 16, arrested a pseudo Naxalite gang named ‘CPI (ML) People's Class War’ at Lalitanagar in Secunderabad. Additional Commissioner of Police A.K. Khan said at a press conference that arms and ammunition and pamphlets were recovered from them. Many of them had earlier worked for left wing extremists groups. In a related incident, officials from Commissioner's Task Force (West), nabbed on May 16 three pseudo Naxalites while extorting money from a person in the West Marredpally area of Hyderabad city. The accused persons have reportedly threatened the owner of an educational institution and demanded money.
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May - 16 
Police recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Puran Nagar near Bhagwati Nagar in the Tawian area. However, they failed to arrest the two suspects, who managed to escape upon observing the police movement.
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Police recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Puran Nagar near Bhagwati Nagar in the Tawian area. However, they failed to arrest the two suspects, who managed to escape upon observing the police movement.
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May - 16 
Referring to the US’ apparent support to Pakistan by making it a chief ally in its war against international terrorism, Advani said he had conveyed India’s disappointment to U.S. Ambassador Robert Blackwill on May 16, and added that all Indians were
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Referring to the US’ apparent support to Pakistan by making it a chief ally in its war against international terrorism, Advani said he had conveyed India’s disappointment to U.S. Ambassador Robert Blackwill on May 16, and added that all Indians were deeply disappointed with the U.S.
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May - 16 
Reports from north Kashmir indicated that two unidentified terrorists killed two personnel of the Border Security Force’s (BSF) intelligence unit at Sopore, on May 16. Security forces have launched a massive combing operation to arrest the terrorists
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Reports from north Kashmir indicated that two unidentified terrorists killed two personnel of the Border Security Force’s (BSF) intelligence unit at Sopore, on May 16. Security forces have launched a massive combing operation to arrest the terrorists.
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May - 16 
The dead body of a terrorist, identified as Utrai Reang, was found by the security forces (SFs) from a jungle at Ompi in south Tripura, on May 16. SFs suspect that the slain terrorist, whose outfit identity could not be immediately established was ki
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The dead body of a terrorist, identified as Utrai Reang, was found by the security forces (SFs) from a jungle at Ompi in south Tripura, on May 16. SFs suspect that the slain terrorist, whose outfit identity could not be immediately established was killed on May 14.
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May - 16 
The youth wing of the Mizoram People's Conference (MPC) has accused the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders of links with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and blamed the MNF for signing an agreement with Noida-b
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The youth wing of the Mizoram People's Conference (MPC) has accused the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders of links with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and blamed the MNF for signing an agreement with Noida-based Khaibak Enterprise. MPC youth wing in a press release on May 16 alleged that a close relative of NSCN-IM general secretary Th. Muivah owned Khaibak Enterprise. The release further noted that one of the company officials was arrested in connection with an attempted hijacking of a flight from Lengpui Airport, in Mizoram, to demand the release of Muivah who was then arrested by the Thai police. Commenting on Chief Minister Zoramthanga’s recent visit to Bangkok to participate in the peace talks with the NSCN-IM leaders, the MPC youth wing claimed that the MNF had made all efforts to please the NSCN-IM in order to involve Zoramthanga in the Naga peace deal.
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May - 16 
Three Naxalites were injured in a clash between the CPI-M (Liberation) and the PWG at a village in Patna district on May 16. According to police, patrolling has been intensified.
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Three Naxalites were injured in a clash between the CPI-M (Liberation) and the PWG at a village in Patna district on May 16. According to police, patrolling has been intensified.
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May - 16 
Two terrorists affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Wattoo, Kulgam in south Kashmir. According to official sources, the encounter ensued when security forces (SFs) were about to storm a terrorist hideout in the area.
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Two terrorists affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Wattoo, Kulgam in south Kashmir. According to official sources, the encounter ensued when security forces (SFs) were about to storm a terrorist hideout in the area. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 17 
A delayed report of May 17 said the DHD, emulating other terrorist outfits from the Northeast, like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Naga terrorist outfits among others, has also set up its base camps in Bangladesh. Quoting an unnam
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A delayed report of May 17 said the DHD, emulating other terrorist outfits from the Northeast, like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Naga terrorist outfits among others, has also set up its base camps in Bangladesh. Quoting an unnamed intelligence agency, the report further said the hideout was set up sometime in the late 2001with the avowed purpose of training cadre and facilitating the procurement of arms. The DHD camp is reportedly situated in a jungle enclave near Khagrachheri in the Chittagong Hills Tracts, southeast Bangladesh.
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May - 17 
A delayed report on May 17 said two dreaded National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists wanted in several cases surrendered before the 18th Battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) in Kanchanpur, on May 11. The terrorists also deposited a .22 pi
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A delayed report on May 17 said two dreaded National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists wanted in several cases surrendered before the 18th Battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) in Kanchanpur, on May 11. The terrorists also deposited a .22 pistol and a self loading rifle. The security forces (SFs) will now forward their names (Khagen Reang and Monojoy Reang ) to the State government for scrutiny and subsequent rehabilitation. Earlier two .303 rifles and 57 live cartridges found abandoned in the Borakangrai area, under Kanchanpur police station limits, had been seized by the same Battalion.
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May - 17 
According to media reports, both Houses of Parliament unanimously decided on May 17 that it was time to take some crucial decisions against the Pakistan sponsored terrorism. Union Home Minister L.K. Advani later made it clear that the way of response
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According to media reports, both Houses of Parliament unanimously decided on May 17 that it was time to take some crucial decisions against the Pakistan sponsored terrorism. Union Home Minister L.K. Advani later made it clear that the way of response would be announced later through television.
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May - 17 
An SF personnel was injured as terrorists fired upon a Border Security Force (BSF) post in the Safakadal area of Srinagar. In the third incident of the day, two civilians were injured at Qamarwari as terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a BSF pos
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An SF personnel was injured as terrorists fired upon a Border Security Force (BSF) post in the Safakadal area of Srinagar. In the third incident of the day, two civilians were injured at Qamarwari as terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a BSF post.
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May - 17 
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Paban Singh Ghatowar blamed the Union government’s lack of willingness as the reason behind the lingering United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) problem and for the absence of peace talks with the ter
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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Paban Singh Ghatowar blamed the Union government’s lack of willingness as the reason behind the lingering United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) problem and for the absence of peace talks with the terrorist group. Addressing a mass rally on the occasion of the completion of a year in office by the Congress government in the State, on May 17, Ghatowar said the State Government had done everything to create a congenial atmosphere for talks with the ULFA.
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May - 17 
Inspired by Maoist insurgents in Nepal, Naxalites in Chattisgarh and Jharkhand have stepped up violence, police sources claimed. Lack of adequate manpower and the Union government’s alleged neglect of reforms in the areas have been cited as reasons f
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Inspired by Maoist insurgents in Nepal, Naxalites in Chattisgarh and Jharkhand have stepped up violence, police sources claimed. Lack of adequate manpower and the Union government’s alleged neglect of reforms in the areas have been cited as reasons for this. Reportedly, the Naxals have introduced new tactics of dare devilry against the police. A Special Armed Force (SAF) camp in Balrampur district was burned down just before the visit of State Home Minister Nand Kumar Patel. Besides, a forest department office was set ablaze earlier in May (this month). A number of killings of civilians, supposedly police informers, were also reported recently.
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May - 17 
Media reports on May 17 quoted a circular issued by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said the terrorist group has served extortion notices on government employees in the interior districts of Manipur. The circul
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Media reports on May 17 quoted a circular issued by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said the terrorist group has served extortion notices on government employees in the interior districts of Manipur. The circular dated January 30 and reportedly distributed to some employees in Thoubal and Chandel districts, on May 17, demanded the authorities of government departments that employees under the jurisdiction of 'A C Battalion of Naga army' should pay "employee tax", to be collected from March 1, 2002. The tax has been fixed it at 24 per cent of the salary.
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May - 17 
On May 17, the High Court passed the interim order following a petition filed jointly by the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, and senior officials of Assam Rifles. They challenged the order on the ground that the State government did not have the juri
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On May 17, the High Court passed the interim order following a petition filed jointly by the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, and senior officials of Assam Rifles. They challenged the order on the ground that the State government did not have the jurisdiction to institute probes against Union government-controlled forces, which are stationed in the State to aid the civil administration.
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May - 17 
Outlawed People's War Group (PWG) Naxalites, left-wing extremists, blasted the house of a Communist Party of India––Marxist Leninist (Liberation) [CPI-ML (Liberation)] supporter at Bharatpur village on May 17. No one was injured in the explosion.
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Outlawed People's War Group (PWG) Naxalites, left-wing extremists, blasted the house of a Communist Party of India––Marxist Leninist (Liberation) [CPI-ML (Liberation)] supporter at Bharatpur village on May 17. No one was injured in the explosion.
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May - 17 
Reports from south Kashmir indicated that suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Nulai-Poshwari village, Shopian area, abducted and later killed an 18-year-old boy. The JeM has reportedly claimed that he had passed information of the terroris
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Reports from south Kashmir indicated that suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Nulai-Poshwari village, Shopian area, abducted and later killed an 18-year-old boy. The JeM has reportedly claimed that he had passed information of the terrorists’ presence to the SFs at the nearby Zainapora camp.
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May - 17 
Separately a spokesman of the NSCN-IM speaking to media persons at Chandel on May 17, denied that it was behind the imposition of 'vehicle tax' on commercial vehicles plying along Imphal-Moreh road. He said the "notices" served to vehicle owners were
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Separately a spokesman of the NSCN-IM speaking to media persons at Chandel on May 17, denied that it was behind the imposition of 'vehicle tax' on commercial vehicles plying along Imphal-Moreh road. He said the "notices" served to vehicle owners were not "genuine". Stating that this was an attempt by some people to destroy the NSCN-IM’s image, he said they would be identified and action would be initiated against them.
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May - 17 
Terrorists in Bonkoot village in Bandipore area attempted to abduct a civilian from his home. Even as he resisted and his mother tried to protect him, the terrorists opened fire killing him and injuring his mother.
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Terrorists in Bonkoot village in Bandipore area attempted to abduct a civilian from his home. Even as he resisted and his mother tried to protect him, the terrorists opened fire killing him and injuring his mother.
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May - 17 
The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU) reiterated its appeal to the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) to release Tasuiding Zeliang, the NSCN-IM leader, if he was still alive or hand over his dead body. He was abducted by the FGN on January 11,
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The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU) reiterated its appeal to the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) to release Tasuiding Zeliang, the NSCN-IM leader, if he was still alive or hand over his dead body. He was abducted by the FGN on January 11, 2002 at Pfutsero town while on his way to Dimapur from Kiphire after visiting his wife and children. According to media reports, AZSU President N Diswang Hau, in a release, said he and other members had met senior leaders of the Naga National Council (NNC), the political wing of the FGN, on various occasions urging for the release.
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May - 17 
The authorities had imposed strict curbs in downtown parts as Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were deployed and restrictions were imposed in Nowhatta, Rainawari, Khanyar and Safa Kadal areas of old city in Srinagar, reports Daily E
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The authorities had imposed strict curbs in downtown parts as Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were deployed and restrictions were imposed in Nowhatta, Rainawari, Khanyar and Safa Kadal areas of old city in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 17 
Three foreign mercenaries of the JeM were killed in an encounter at Pathian Wali in the Lassana area of Surankote in Poonch district. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 25 r
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Three foreign mercenaries of the JeM were killed in an encounter at Pathian Wali in the Lassana area of Surankote in Poonch district. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 17 
Three more JeM terrorists were killed in a separate encounter in Morha Ghai near Gambhir Mugalan in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district. Three rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the terrorists. All the three slain terrorists were repor
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Three more JeM terrorists were killed in a separate encounter in Morha Ghai near Gambhir Mugalan in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district. Three rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the terrorists. All the three slain terrorists were reported to be foreign mercenaries.
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May - 17 
Three unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at village Rajdhani in the Rajouri district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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Three unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at village Rajdhani in the Rajouri district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 17 
Two civilians were killed and 16 others, including two security force (SF) personnel, injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the Fire Services headquarters in Srinagar on the road leading to Jammu & Kashmir Police Headquarters
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Two civilians were killed and 16 others, including two security force (SF) personnel, injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near the Fire Services headquarters in Srinagar on the road leading to Jammu & Kashmir Police Headquarters on May 17. Media reports quoting official sources said there were indications to suggest that the IED was being carried for a specific target. In addition to the Police Headquarters, offices of several senior police officials besides the Police Control Room, J&K Armed Police Headquarters and the Civil Secretariat are located in the same locality. After this blast, unidentified terrorists launched a rifle grenade attack on an SF post at Tatoo Ground, in the nearby Chhattabal locality. Official sources said five rifle grenades fell at different sites. Unconfirmed reports said three persons sustained injuries in the incident. Terrorist outfit Hizbullah’s "Al-Madeena Regiment" has reportedly claimed responsibility for this attack.
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May - 17 
Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed at Dogi village, about 20km from Gandoh police station in Doda district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed at Dogi village, about 20km from Gandoh police station in Doda district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 18 
10 "hard-core" terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including a woman cadre, surrendered before the Nalbari district authorities on May 18, media reports said.
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10 "hard-core" terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including a woman cadre, surrendered before the Nalbari district authorities on May 18, media reports said.
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May - 18 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist, Ishtaq Ahmed Sheikh, surrendered in Kishtwar tehsil, Doda district, on May 18. He handed over an AK rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist, Ishtaq Ahmed Sheikh, surrendered in Kishtwar tehsil, Doda district, on May 18. He handed over an AK rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition.
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May - 18 
A media report said police in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Golaghat made a concerted effort, on May 18, to arrest an unidentified top-level National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isac Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist. The police had received a tip-off that the
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A media report said police in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Golaghat made a concerted effort, on May 18, to arrest an unidentified top-level National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isac Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist. The police had received a tip-off that the said terrorist was travelling from Sonari towards the upper Assam area in a Nagaland Transport bus. However, the terrorist could not be arrested. No further details were available when reports last came in.
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May - 18 
According to a report of May 18, Santosh Mohan Deb, a local Member of Parliament (MP) has reportedly requested the Assam government to start Army operations under the unified command to rein in the activities of the Dimasa terrorist outfit, the Dima
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According to a report of May 18, Santosh Mohan Deb, a local Member of Parliament (MP) has reportedly requested the Assam government to start Army operations under the unified command to rein in the activities of the Dimasa terrorist outfit, the Dima Halong Daogah (DHD), as it continues to spread terror in the northern parts of Cachar district, especially at the foot of Borail hills.
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May - 18 
According to delayed media reports, for the first time, Indian security forces (SFs) on May 18 struck at a Pakistani terrorist camp on the Line of Control (LoC) in Northern Kashmir. Reports said, SFs attacked the terrorist camp on the border in Kupwa
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According to delayed media reports, for the first time, Indian security forces (SFs) on May 18 struck at a Pakistani terrorist camp on the Line of Control (LoC) in Northern Kashmir. Reports said, SFs attacked the terrorist camp on the border in Kupwara sector on May 18 in retaliatory firing, which destroyed the camp, two bunkers and an ammunition depot.
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May - 18 
According to media reports of May 18, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has written to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to urge the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists, holding peace talks with the Unio
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According to media reports of May 18, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has written to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to urge the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists, holding peace talks with the Union government, not to indulge in unlawful/violent activities in his State. The appeal follows imposition of 'vehicle tax' by NSCN-IM on vehicles plying between Imphal and the border town of Moreh in Chandel district.
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May - 18 
According to media reports, normal life was disrupted in Manipur on May 18 following a state-wide bundh (general shut-down), call given by the Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorist group, in connection with its 15th raising day and in protest against s
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According to media reports, normal life was disrupted in Manipur on May 18 following a state-wide bundh (general shut-down), call given by the Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorist group, in connection with its 15th raising day and in protest against security force excesses. It also called upon all terrorist outfits to come under one umbrella to protect the integrity of the people. Barring a few minor cases of stone throwing in some places in the State, no violent incidents were reported. It further expressed gratitude for people’s co-operation in the revolutionary struggle. The KNF was founded on September 12, 1986 while its headquarters and training centres were opened on May 18, 1988.
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May - 18 
According to media reports, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee expressed his concern on May 18 at the increase in Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored activities in the Sate, which needs to be tackled both administratively and
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According to media reports, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee expressed his concern on May 18 at the increase in Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored activities in the Sate, which needs to be tackled both administratively and politically. He said 104 persons involved with international terrorist groups were arrested in the last one year and criticised Pakistan for supporting them
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May - 18 
Another report said three persons were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), set-off by unidentified terrorists, hit the vehicle they were travelling in, in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, on May 18.
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Another report said three persons were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), set-off by unidentified terrorists, hit the vehicle they were travelling in, in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, on May 18.
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May - 18 
Another report said, a major tragedy was averted with the timely detection of an IED weighing 35 kg, on May 18. Terrorists had planted the IED on the main road at Nilu in Anantnag area. It was detected by Border Security Forces (BSF) troops and later
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Another report said, a major tragedy was averted with the timely detection of an IED weighing 35 kg, on May 18. Terrorists had planted the IED on the main road at Nilu in Anantnag area. It was detected by Border Security Forces (BSF) troops and later defused by experts of the bomb disposal squad.
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May - 18 
As a response, on May 18, Pakistan asked Qazi to leave his post . A spokesman of the Pakistan Foreign Office, in a statement, said Islamabad would continue to "work for the de-escalation of tensions'' with India and work as a member of the internatio
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As a response, on May 18, Pakistan asked Qazi to leave his post . A spokesman of the Pakistan Foreign Office, in a statement, said Islamabad would continue to "work for the de-escalation of tensions'' with India and work as a member of the international coalition against global terrorism.
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May - 18 
At least three civilians were seriously injured when around six suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorists attacked the villagers of Itham Moirang Purel and neighbouring villages working in the paddy fields at Itham Moirang Purel, Hangei Loukol u
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At least three civilians were seriously injured when around six suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorists attacked the villagers of Itham Moirang Purel and neighbouring villages working in the paddy fields at Itham Moirang Purel, Hangei Loukol under Lamlai Police Station on May 18.
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May - 18 
India, on May 18, at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security decided to ask Pakistan to recall its High Commissioner to India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi. After the meeting, External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh said the High Commissioner would be
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India, on May 18, at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security decided to ask Pakistan to recall its High Commissioner to India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi. After the meeting, External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh said the High Commissioner would be required to return to Islamabad for the sake of parity of representation. According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Nirupama Rao, India has indicated that Qazi's recall should be completed within a week. She clarified that the decision to seek Qazi's recall was to convey India's "disappointment'' over Pakistan's "continued lack of action'' to counter cross-border terrorism as illustrated by the Jammu attack.
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May - 18 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG) killed a Congress activist in Kothapullareddipuram in Veldurthy mandal (administrative unit) of Guntur district early on May 18. About 15 Naxalites entered the village and shot down the
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG) killed a Congress activist in Kothapullareddipuram in Veldurthy mandal (administrative unit) of Guntur district early on May 18. About 15 Naxalites entered the village and shot down the Congress worker.
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May - 18 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh expressed concern over the Imphal bench of the Gawahati High Court issuing an interim order that has put on hold the Upendra Judicial Commission of Inquiry constituted by the government. The Commission was ask
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh expressed concern over the Imphal bench of the Gawahati High Court issuing an interim order that has put on hold the Upendra Judicial Commission of Inquiry constituted by the government. The Commission was asked to probe into the arrest and death of a former terrorist Thingujam Dhirendra Singh, allegedly at the hands of Assam Rifles.
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May - 18 
Media reports said unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir shot dead two security foce personnel of the Indo Tibetan Border Police in Baramulla district, on May 18. Constables Girja Prasad and Surinder Singh were shot dead from point-blank range
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Media reports said unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir shot dead two security foce personnel of the Indo Tibetan Border Police in Baramulla district, on May 18. Constables Girja Prasad and Surinder Singh were shot dead from point-blank range at Mirgund near Pattan on the Srinagar-Uri national highway, reports further stated. The area has been cordoned-off and a search operation has been launched to arrest the terrorists.
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Patna police arrested 12 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), from Paliganj and Dulhinbazar areas in Patna district and seized firearms from their possession on May 18, a delayed report said. Earlier on May 17, police had
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Patna police arrested 12 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), from Paliganj and Dulhinbazar areas in Patna district and seized firearms from their possession on May 18, a delayed report said. Earlier on May 17, police had arrested eight PWG members from the Dulhinbazar and Paliganj area. According to police sources, in another incident on May 20 at Shivrampur village under Baheri police station limits of Darbhanga district, police overpowered 30 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and seized several weapons and Maoist literature.
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May - 18 
Police in Manipur are reported to have arrested 13 suspected terrorists of the Kuki National Front (KNF) who tried to forcibly closedown shops and other business establishments during the 24-hour bundh (general shutdown) call given by the terrorist o
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Police in Manipur are reported to have arrested 13 suspected terrorists of the Kuki National Front (KNF) who tried to forcibly closedown shops and other business establishments during the 24-hour bundh (general shutdown) call given by the terrorist outfit on May 18. Following complaints by the shop owners of Motbung market, Imphal West district police launched a search operation and arrested the 13 terrorists, including four women cadre, from a house at Games Village in Langol.
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May - 18 
Security force shot dead an unidentified terrorist in an encounter in Lohang, Bani area, Kathua district, also on May 18, and recovered some arms and ammunition from the encounter-site.
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Security force shot dead an unidentified terrorist in an encounter in Lohang, Bani area, Kathua district, also on May 18, and recovered some arms and ammunition from the encounter-site.
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May - 19 
A report of May 19 said Assam has decided to observe anti-terrorism day on May 21.The State government has reportedly passed on requisite directions in this regard to the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) in the State.
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A report of May 19 said Assam has decided to observe anti-terrorism day on May 21.The State government has reportedly passed on requisite directions in this regard to the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) in the State.
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May - 19 
A self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA’s) 28th battalion, identified as Diganta Dihingia, was killed in an encounter with the police at Chetia Handique village under Simaluguri police station limits in Sivasagar
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A self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA’s) 28th battalion, identified as Diganta Dihingia, was killed in an encounter with the police at Chetia Handique village under Simaluguri police station limits in Sivasagar district, on May 19.
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May - 19 
According to media reports, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre was killed during an escape attempt while he was accompanying police personnel towards terrorist hideouts in Safapora area of north Kashmir. He had earlier been arrested in the same area. Of
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According to media reports, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre was killed during an escape attempt while he was accompanying police personnel towards terrorist hideouts in Safapora area of north Kashmir. He had earlier been arrested in the same area. Officials described him as a HM militant who had been apprehended in the same area.
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May - 19 
According to media reports, a security force (SF) camp was attacked by three members of a fidayeen (suicide) group at Chasana in Udhampur district on May 19. Official sources said three fidayeen, suspected to be Pakistanis of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) te
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According to media reports, a security force (SF) camp was attacked by three members of a fidayeen (suicide) group at Chasana in Udhampur district on May 19. Official sources said three fidayeen, suspected to be Pakistanis of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit, attacked two camps. The terrorists used AK-47 rifles, Rocket Projectile Guns (RPGs) and Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs) in the attack, sources added. In the exchange of fire, four SF personnel were killed and seven others injured. In retaliatory firing, one of the fidayeen was killed while two others managed to escape. A search operation has been launched in the upper reaches of Chasana and Budhal, where the escaped terrorists are suspected to be hiding. Some arms and explosive material were recovered from the encounter site. Official sources indicated that a large number of terrorists, mostly Pakistanis and Afghans, were hiding in upper reaches of Chasana and Mahore and were in possession of sophisticated weaponry. This was the first major fidayeen strike on an SF camp in Chasana.
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May - 19 
According to media reports, the Manipur Cabinet is expected to review the ’disturbed area status’ at a meeting in Imphal on May 20. The Democratic People’s Party (DPP), a constituent of the ruling Secular Progressive Front (SPF), has threatened to re
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According to media reports, the Manipur Cabinet is expected to review the ’disturbed area status’ at a meeting in Imphal on May 20. The Democratic People’s Party (DPP), a constituent of the ruling Secular Progressive Front (SPF), has threatened to reconsider its support with the SFP if the disturbed area status is not withdrawn. DPP president Kh. Mani Singh is reported to have told the media that his party would accept a partial lifting of the disturbed area status from some parts of the State. The entire Imphal Valley was declared a disturbed area and the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, was imposed on the Valley in September 1980
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May - 19 
According to reports, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel unearthed a money racket of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist group and also arrested one of its cadres from West Tripura district along with an amount of
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According to reports, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel unearthed a money racket of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist group and also arrested one of its cadres from West Tripura district along with an amount of Rs 1.5 lakhs. Reportedly, a patrol party of the BSF arrested the terrorist, identified as Samaresh Debbarma, at Gournagar village of the district on May 19, while attempting to cross over to Bangladesh. 300 currency notes of Rs 500 denomination were seized from his possession. The arrested terrorist is reported to have confessed that he was carrying the cash for NLFT terrorists staying in camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh.
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May - 19 
An SF personnel was killed as another group of terrorists opened fire on an SF camp at Nowgam in Doda district. the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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An SF personnel was killed as another group of terrorists opened fire on an SF camp at Nowgam in Doda district. the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 19 
Another HM terrorist was killed in an encounter in the Dubjan forest area of Shopian.
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Another HM terrorist was killed in an encounter in the Dubjan forest area of Shopian.
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May - 19 
BSF personnel destroyed a communication centre in the forests at Kralgam in the central Kashmir district of Badgam. Official sources said BSF personnel arrested a terrorist, who later guided them to a hideout at Kralgam, which was being used as a com
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BSF personnel destroyed a communication centre in the forests at Kralgam in the central Kashmir district of Badgam. Official sources said BSF personnel arrested a terrorist, who later guided them to a hideout at Kralgam, which was being used as a communication centre by terrorists operating in the Valley. The hideout was being used by terrorists to communicate with their patrons in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), sources added. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 19 
Delhi Police arrested an alleged ISI agent and his wife, also from the same city, Kanpur, and seized defence-related documents from them. The police also seized uniforms of BSF officers, badges, a mobile phone and its six cash cards from the arrested
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Delhi Police arrested an alleged ISI agent and his wife, also from the same city, Kanpur, and seized defence-related documents from them. The police also seized uniforms of BSF officers, badges, a mobile phone and its six cash cards from the arrested persons, Noor Alam and his wife.
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May - 19 
Delhi Police identified a hawala (illegal money transfer)network operating from Mumbai funded by Kashmir based terrorists. The fact came into light during investigations into the Nizamuddin encounter in which Abu Bilal, a terrorist was shot dead. One
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Delhi Police identified a hawala (illegal money transfer)network operating from Mumbai funded by Kashmir based terrorists. The fact came into light during investigations into the Nizamuddin encounter in which Abu Bilal, a terrorist was shot dead. One of the arrested terrorists revealed the name of the funders. It has been stated that Mumbai has become the main transaction centre of hawala deals and the underworld is cooperating with terrorists to destabilise the economy, reports alleged
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May - 19 
External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, at a press briefing, on May 19, in New Delhi, acknowledged that India was considering additional diplomatic measures in case Pakistan did not restrain cross-border terrorism. Singh dismissed reports about th
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External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, at a press briefing, on May 19, in New Delhi, acknowledged that India was considering additional diplomatic measures in case Pakistan did not restrain cross-border terrorism. Singh dismissed reports about the imminence of Army attacks on Pakistani Occupied Kashmir (PoK). According to media reports, India has decided on May 18 to place the paramilitary forces deployed along the border areas with Pakistan under the centralised command of the Army and to further enhance defence preparedness.
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May - 19 
In a separate incident, another security force personnel was killed as an SF vehicle was blasted by the terrorists with an IED at Sorabati village in Doda. Two other SF personnel were injured in the blast.
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In a separate incident, another security force personnel was killed as an SF vehicle was blasted by the terrorists with an IED at Sorabati village in Doda. Two other SF personnel were injured in the blast.
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May - 19 
Pakistan’s High Commissioner in India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, on May 19, called for an impartial probe into the Kaluchak massacre on May 14. He added that not one among the 20 people mentioned by India for extradition are in Pakistan. He described Indi
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Pakistan’s High Commissioner in India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, on May 19, called for an impartial probe into the Kaluchak massacre on May 14. He added that not one among the 20 people mentioned by India for extradition are in Pakistan. He described India's decision asking him to return to Islamabad as "disappointing but not entirely surprising'', and was not a positive step in alleviating tension between the two countries.
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May - 19 
Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that unidentified terrorists appeared at Mattan in Anantnag district and killed a surrendered terrorist of the same village.
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Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that unidentified terrorists appeared at Mattan in Anantnag district and killed a surrendered terrorist of the same village.
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May - 19 
Separately, another terrorist, identified as Abu Noman of the LeT was killed during an encounter in Badarkul, Kupwara district.
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Separately, another terrorist, identified as Abu Noman of the LeT was killed during an encounter in Badarkul, Kupwara district.
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May - 19 
Sivasagar police arrested an ULFA terrorist, identified as Maina Saikia alias Bikash Gogoi alias Deha, from the house of a local resident under Simaluguri police station limits, on May 19, according to separate reports. An AK-56 rifle, 21 live ammuni
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Sivasagar police arrested an ULFA terrorist, identified as Maina Saikia alias Bikash Gogoi alias Deha, from the house of a local resident under Simaluguri police station limits, on May 19, according to separate reports. An AK-56 rifle, 21 live ammunition rounds and four demand notes were seized from terrorist.
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May - 19 
Six civilians sustained injuries when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards an SF patrol at Neelu village in Kulgam.
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Six civilians sustained injuries when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards an SF patrol at Neelu village in Kulgam.
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May - 19 
Terrorists are also reported to have burnt a car at Abhama in the Kellar area of Pulwama district.
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Terrorists are also reported to have burnt a car at Abhama in the Kellar area of Pulwama district.
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May - 19 
Three security force personnel were injured as terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with a remote control device under an SF vehicle in Sudh Mahadev town Separately, during search operations carried out by the Border Security For
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Three security force personnel were injured as terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with a remote control device under an SF vehicle in Sudh Mahadev town Separately, during search operations carried out by the Border Security Force (BSF) and police after the blast, they defused another IED, laid under the same road by terrorists at Gowkan, near Sudh Mahadev.
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May - 19 
Two SF personnel sustained injuries when terrorists targeted their vehicle on the Handoora-Laroo Jagir road.
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Two SF personnel sustained injuries when terrorists targeted their vehicle on the Handoora-Laroo Jagir road.
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May - 19 
Uttar Pradesh police on May 19 arrested an agent of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), for allegedly passing on defence-related information to Pakistan through the Internet, and recovered several classified
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Uttar Pradesh police on May 19 arrested an agent of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), for allegedly passing on defence-related information to Pakistan through the Internet, and recovered several classified defence documents from him. Senior Superintendent R P Singh told reporters that Mohammad Anwar alias Badruddin was arrested from the Babupurwa locality of Kanpur and added that uniforms and fake identity cards of Army and Border Security Force (BSF), badges, stamps, floppies containing pictures of cantonment areas, a mobile phone and a passport were also recovered from his possession.
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May - 20 
A Bharatiya Jananta Party(BJP) local-level leader and his elder brother were killed by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre(MCC), at Chanlaso village of Jharkhand on May 20, police said.
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A Bharatiya Jananta Party(BJP) local-level leader and his elder brother were killed by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre(MCC), at Chanlaso village of Jharkhand on May 20, police said.
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May - 20 
A delayed report of May 22, quoting an official press release, said five terrorists were killed in various encounters in different parts of Assam, on May 20. Three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist, including a self-styled serg
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A delayed report of May 22, quoting an official press release, said five terrorists were killed in various encounters in different parts of Assam, on May 20. Three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist, including a self-styled sergeant, were killed in an encounter that ensued following a search operation by security force (SF) personnel at Thulangjharkhola village in Darrang district. One of their accomplices reportedly managed to escape. A .303 rifle with magazine, a .22 revolver with ammunition, three Chinese grenades, an explosive device weighing six kg, 500 grams of gelatin sticks and other explosive materials were seized from the slain terrorists.3
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May - 20 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed in yet another fidayeen (suicide) attack on a SF post at Hayatpura village in the Manjakote area on May 20. All the three fidayeen managed to escape after the attack, the fifth strike against security forces
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed in yet another fidayeen (suicide) attack on a SF post at Hayatpura village in the Manjakote area on May 20. All the three fidayeen managed to escape after the attack, the fifth strike against security forces by terrorists during the last two days. Official sources said the three fidayeen opened fire on an SF post, located approximately 100 yards ahead of the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) unit headquarters at Hayatpura. SF personnel have launched a search operation in Hayatpura and surrounding areas to arrest the terrorists. Official sources have indicated that SFs are maintaining a high alert following reports anticipating a spurt in fidayeen attacks.
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May - 20 
A separate report, quoting an official press release said the Assam government has announced names of the three recipients for the first Umesh Rabha Memorial Bravery Award to be given away on May 20. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will present the award
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A separate report, quoting an official press release said the Assam government has announced names of the three recipients for the first Umesh Rabha Memorial Bravery Award to be given away on May 20. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will present the award at a function to be held at Rabindra Bhavan, Guwahati to Jiten Gogoi, a Village Difence Force (VDF) member from Barpatragohain Gaon of Sivasagar, Kumari Lakhpotia Rajvor from Udalguri, Darrang and Premraj Sarma from Tingrai Chariali, Luliajan. The award has been instituted this year to be given away annually to three civilians who would help fight terrorism.
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May - 20 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was reported to have been killed following an encounter with the security forces at Badrukuchi village in Assam's Nalbari district, on May 20. Some of his associates reportedly managed to escape unde
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was reported to have been killed following an encounter with the security forces at Badrukuchi village in Assam's Nalbari district, on May 20. Some of his associates reportedly managed to escape under the cover of darkness. A 9 mm revolver, six rounds of ammunition, magazine and some ULFA extortion notes were seized from the slain terrorist.
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May - 20 
According to a report, official sources in the State Home department said, on May 20, that talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would be held in Aizwal, some time next week. This would be the fifth round o
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According to a report, official sources in the State Home department said, on May 20, that talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would be held in Aizwal, some time next week. This would be the fifth round of the ongoing negotiations to resolve the Reang refugees issue that concerns, inter alia, rehabilitation of approximately 32,000 Reang refugees residing in camps in Tripura.
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May - 20 
According to media reports from Hyderabad on May 20, left-wing extremists, People’s War Group (PWG) Naxalites, have not sent any message on the proposed talks with the State government. On May 8, the PWG had declared a unilateral one-month cease-fire
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According to media reports from Hyderabad on May 20, left-wing extremists, People’s War Group (PWG) Naxalites, have not sent any message on the proposed talks with the State government. On May 8, the PWG had declared a unilateral one-month cease-fire and asked to start discussions on various issues. The government responded to the offer favourably and promised the Naxalites safe passage after the talks. Police sources said the PWG leadership was apprehensive of combing operations in the forests. Yet, according to Home Minister T Devender Goud, who briefed the press persons on May 20, the State government has decided to wait for a couple of more days before taking a final decision.
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May - 20 
According to media reports on May 20, India has asserted its right to take whatever steps that may be necessary to safeguard its interests when attacked or intimidated. Ministry of External affairs (MEA) spokesperson Nirupama Rao said as Pakistan’s i
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According to media reports on May 20, India has asserted its right to take whatever steps that may be necessary to safeguard its interests when attacked or intimidated. Ministry of External affairs (MEA) spokesperson Nirupama Rao said as Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism was clear, it was for that country to take steps to put an end to the same. India dismissed Pakistan’s proposed move to invoke United Nations Security Council resolution no. 1272 as a bid to deflect attention from the central issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
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May - 20 
According to media reports, a self-styled United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) commander, identified as Tapan Baruah alias Madan Das, was killed during an encounter with the Army at Talpathar Majhgaon, under Doomdooma police station limits in Tinsu
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According to media reports, a self-styled United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) commander, identified as Tapan Baruah alias Madan Das, was killed during an encounter with the Army at Talpathar Majhgaon, under Doomdooma police station limits in Tinsukia district, on May 20. A 9mm Chinese pistol and a large amount of live rounds and empty cases were seized from the slain terrorist. Some of his associates reportedly managed to escape. A search operation was on to nab them when reports last came in.
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May - 20 
Alleged mastermind of the attack on the American Center in Kolkata, Aftab Ansari was, on May 20, remanded to 15 days police custody by a Delhi Court on charges of supplying an arms consignment to terrorists of the Pakistan-based Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Is
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Alleged mastermind of the attack on the American Center in Kolkata, Aftab Ansari was, on May 20, remanded to 15 days police custody by a Delhi Court on charges of supplying an arms consignment to terrorists of the Pakistan-based Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HUJI) and other terrorist outfits for carrying out subversive activities in Delhi. Investigating authorities said his remand was necessary to arrest the terrorists involved in the network. Ansari, who was brought from Kolkata to Delhi in the first week of May was in police custody for alleged association with three terrorists arrested from the Lodhi Garden area in October 2002.
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May - 20 
Also, an Afghanistan-based terrorist was killed in an encounter at Gandoh in Doda district. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The slain terrorist, identified as Mussafiq Aleed, was reportedly one of the few ‘most-wanted
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Also, an Afghanistan-based terrorist was killed in an encounter at Gandoh in Doda district. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The slain terrorist, identified as Mussafiq Aleed, was reportedly one of the few ‘most-wanted’ terrorists operating in Gandoh. Besides, a security force personnel was reported killed and another injured during an encounter at Tachloo in the Kulgam.
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May - 20 
An unidentified foreign mercenary was killed in an encounter at Dedikoot in the Kupwara district on the same day.
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An unidentified foreign mercenary was killed in an encounter at Dedikoot in the Kupwara district on the same day.
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May - 20 
Another JeM cadre was killed in an encounter at a terrorist hideout at Kantbagh, near Magam, in the Beerwa belt of Budgam district on May 20.
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Another JeM cadre was killed in an encounter at a terrorist hideout at Kantbagh, near Magam, in the Beerwa belt of Budgam district on May 20.
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May - 20 
Another report said a civilian was abducted and reportedly tortured by a group of three unidentified terrorists at Budh Khanari in the Darhal area of Rajouri district.
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Another report said a civilian was abducted and reportedly tortured by a group of three unidentified terrorists at Budh Khanari in the Darhal area of Rajouri district.
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May - 20 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi gave away Umesh Rabha Bravery awards to three civilians, at a function in Guwahati, on May 20, for their role in the fight against terrorism.
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi gave away Umesh Rabha Bravery awards to three civilians, at a function in Guwahati, on May 20, for their role in the fight against terrorism.
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May - 20 
At least 10 suspected terrorists were reportedly arrested by a combined police team of Imphal East and West districts, who, acting on a tip off, conducted search operations in Uripok Polem Leikai, Ahanthem Leikai, Ningthoukhongjam Leikai, Khaidem Lei
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At least 10 suspected terrorists were reportedly arrested by a combined police team of Imphal East and West districts, who, acting on a tip off, conducted search operations in Uripok Polem Leikai, Ahanthem Leikai, Ningthoukhongjam Leikai, Khaidem Leikai and Huidrom Leikai on May 20.
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May - 20 
In a search operation, security forces arrested a terrorist from Jamsalan, about 10km from Mahore in Udhampur district.
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In a search operation, security forces arrested a terrorist from Jamsalan, about 10km from Mahore in Udhampur district.
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May - 20 
In another incident, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Nullah Jangshgir in north Kashmir.
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In another incident, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Nullah Jangshgir in north Kashmir.
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May - 20 
Media reports indicated that SFs ascertained and defused a cluster of Improvised Explosive devices (IEDs) and grenades, in a 40 kg gas cylinder, at Mugal Gund, Qazigund. The high power bomb had reportedly been planted in a handcart on the National Hi
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Media reports indicated that SFs ascertained and defused a cluster of Improvised Explosive devices (IEDs) and grenades, in a 40 kg gas cylinder, at Mugal Gund, Qazigund. The high power bomb had reportedly been planted in a handcart on the National Highway.
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May - 20 
Media reports said four members of a non-Assamese family, including a 26-day old child, were killed, allegedly by suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists on May 20, in Karbi Anglong district, Assam. The terrorists reportedly
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Media reports said four members of a non-Assamese family, including a 26-day old child, were killed, allegedly by suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists on May 20, in Karbi Anglong district, Assam. The terrorists reportedly asked the victims to come out of the house at Matikhola village, under the Kheroni police station limits, and started firing indiscriminately. All four died instantaneously, while another was injured. The terrorists also later set ablaze five houses in the vicinity before escaping, taking the cover of darkness. According to police sources, a search operation was launched to nab the terrorists. No further information was available when reports last came in.
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May - 20 
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Maj. Gen. (Retd) B C Khanduri said in New Delhi, on May 20, that India's expenditure on security to fight cross-border terrorism has slowed down the pace of development and was affecting economic deve
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Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Maj. Gen. (Retd) B C Khanduri said in New Delhi, on May 20, that India's expenditure on security to fight cross-border terrorism has slowed down the pace of development and was affecting economic development. He was inaugurating the Indo-US workshop on "Challenges for Infrastructure Development and Financing".
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May - 20 
Official sources said, three Pakistani cadres of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist group were killed in an encounter at village Banota in the Hill Kaka area of Surankote in Poonch District. Two terrorists of the group managed to escape during the
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Official sources said, three Pakistani cadres of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist group were killed in an encounter at village Banota in the Hill Kaka area of Surankote in Poonch District. Two terrorists of the group managed to escape during the cross firing and were being chased by SF personnel in Banota forests, when reports last came in. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 20 
On May 20, two terrorists of Khumshangkhulen village, under Ukhrul district of Manipur and Changki village under Mangkolemba sub-division of Mokokchung district, were arrested from in Kohima. Police had earlier on May 15 arrested two NSCN-K terrorist
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On May 20, two terrorists of Khumshangkhulen village, under Ukhrul district of Manipur and Changki village under Mangkolemba sub-division of Mokokchung district, were arrested from in Kohima. Police had earlier on May 15 arrested two NSCN-K terrorists. All those arrested were involved in extortion. Police seized several documents with extortion letter from their possession.
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May - 20 
Police in Adilabad district’s Khanpur circle, Andhra Pradesh, struck from records the names of 400 former left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) at a reformation meeting (parivarthana sadassu), on May 20, reports said. Khan
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Police in Adilabad district’s Khanpur circle, Andhra Pradesh, struck from records the names of 400 former left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) at a reformation meeting (parivarthana sadassu), on May 20, reports said. Khanapur circle has the dubious reputation of being a PWG hotbed whetre its sway extends over several villages, including some tribal hamlets, reports said and added that, in the last 15 years, in Khanapur circle, 19 police personnel, 23 Naxals and 11 civilians branded as police informants, were killed as a result of the extremist movement there.
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May - 20 
Self-styled colonel Phungthing Shimrang, Convenor of the Cease-fire Monitoring Cell of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), told media persons in Dimapur on May 20, that the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, Isak Ch
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Self-styled colonel Phungthing Shimrang, Convenor of the Cease-fire Monitoring Cell of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), told media persons in Dimapur on May 20, that the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah would visit India only after the Union government withdrew arrest warrants against them. Although several government statements has been made announcing the withdrawal of the arrest warrants served against the two NSCN-IM leaders, an official announcement has not been made in this regard nor was it officially communicated to the NSCN-IM. The other demands of the group are: repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and lifting of the ban on the terrorist group.
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May - 20 
The Home Ministry has formulated a new "changed strategy'' for fighting the proxy war in Jammu Kashmir, which is to put greater pressure and increased surveillance on the "pro azadi (freedom)'' Kashmiri outfits functioning on the Indian side of the b
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The Home Ministry has formulated a new "changed strategy'' for fighting the proxy war in Jammu Kashmir, which is to put greater pressure and increased surveillance on the "pro azadi (freedom)'' Kashmiri outfits functioning on the Indian side of the border. This was revealed by Union Home Minister L.K. Advani at a local function related to a charity centre in New Delhi, on May 20.
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May - 20 
The report further said a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist and another unidentified terrorist were also killed in two other encounters in Nalbari district, on the same day. No further information was available when reports last came i
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The report further said a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist and another unidentified terrorist were also killed in two other encounters in Nalbari district, on the same day. No further information was available when reports last came in.
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May - 20 
Three civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Dharamkund of Doda district.
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Three civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Dharamkund of Doda district.
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May - 20 
Two children were killed and three others injured today when a bomb went off inside some bushes at new Tehri town in Uttaranchal, police said. The police suspect that it might be the handiwork of terrorists, but there is no confirmation yet.
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Two children were killed and three others injured today when a bomb went off inside some bushes at new Tehri town in Uttaranchal, police said. The police suspect that it might be the handiwork of terrorists, but there is no confirmation yet.
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May - 21 
A ‘divisional commander’ of the Harkat ul-Jihad-i-Islami (HuJI), Sajjad Ahmed Sheikh, of Doda, was killed in an encounter at Manijan, Kokernag. Official sources said another terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in the Dooru locality of Anantn
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A ‘divisional commander’ of the Harkat ul-Jihad-i-Islami (HuJI), Sajjad Ahmed Sheikh, of Doda, was killed in an encounter at Manijan, Kokernag. Official sources said another terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in the Dooru locality of Anantnag district.
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May - 21 
A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was reportedly killed in a terrorist attack in the Khudwani village of Anantnag.
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A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was reportedly killed in a terrorist attack in the Khudwani village of Anantnag.
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May - 21 
A report of May 21 said Tinsukia police raised doubts regarding the identity of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist killed in the May 20-encounter. According to the police, the Army reportedly had claimed that the slain terrorist was
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A report of May 21 said Tinsukia police raised doubts regarding the identity of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist killed in the May 20-encounter. According to the police, the Army reportedly had claimed that the slain terrorist was self-styled ULFA commander Tapan Baruah. Police sources said Baruah had a scar mark on his face, but no such mark was found on the face of the body handed over by the Army.
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May - 21 
A report of May 21put the death toll in May 20-Karbi Anglaong massacre at six, against the four, reported earlier.
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A report of May 21put the death toll in May 20-Karbi Anglaong massacre at six, against the four, reported earlier.
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May - 21 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed and three others injured as unidentified terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive device (IED) with a remote control on the Doda-Bhaderwah road. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed and three others injured as unidentified terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive device (IED) with a remote control on the Doda-Bhaderwah road. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 21 
A suspected Kuki terrorist of Paljang village in Senaparti district was killed by security personnel on May 21 morning at Charmury, under Kangpokpi police station limits. Security forces seized a country-made rifle and some ammunition from the incide
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A suspected Kuki terrorist of Paljang village in Senaparti district was killed by security personnel on May 21 morning at Charmury, under Kangpokpi police station limits. Security forces seized a country-made rifle and some ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 21 
A suspected Kuki terrorist, resident of Paljang village in Senapati district, was killed by personnel of the 21st Assam Rifles (AR), on May 21, at Charmury village. A country-made rifle and some ammunition were seized from him.
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A suspected Kuki terrorist, resident of Paljang village in Senapati district, was killed by personnel of the 21st Assam Rifles (AR), on May 21, at Charmury village. A country-made rifle and some ammunition were seized from him.
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May - 21 
According media reports on May 21, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), headed by S.R. Sankaran, a retired officer of the Indian Administrative Service, which is playing the role of a mediator between the government and the left-wing extremists
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According media reports on May 21, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), headed by S.R. Sankaran, a retired officer of the Indian Administrative Service, which is playing the role of a mediator between the government and the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group, has appealed to the outfit to respond positively, at the earliest, to the invitation for talks extended by the government. It also appealed to the State government and the PWG to observe due restraint in statements and actions to avoid any mistrust about talks. Sankaran expressed his anxiety as the PWG had not responded by May 20 to the government’s invitation for talks, the deadline set by the government.
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May - 21 
According to a report, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist surrendered to West Tripura district police on May 21, following their escape with arms from a base camp in the Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT) of Bangladesh. The terrorists––identifie
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According to a report, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist surrendered to West Tripura district police on May 21, following their escape with arms from a base camp in the Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT) of Bangladesh. The terrorists––identified as Ashok Debbarma, Bijoy Debbarma and Jhantu Debbarma––deposited three AK-56 rifles, nine magazines, one Chinese grenade, a wireless set and some live cartridges with the Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) at Brindaban Masterpara.
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May - 21 
According to a report, two persons were killed in an attack, allegedly by a group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, on May 21 at Samthaibari, approximately 10 km away from Bongaigaon town. The terrorists, camouflaged in army
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According to a report, two persons were killed in an attack, allegedly by a group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, on May 21 at Samthaibari, approximately 10 km away from Bongaigaon town. The terrorists, camouflaged in army fatigues, stormed into a local petrol pump and resorted to indiscriminate firing thereafter. A driver and cleaner of one of the trucks passing by were killed in the firing. The terrorists also looted Rs 1 lakh in cash before they managed to escape. The report, quoting Bongaigaon district police chief A Bargohain, further said the terrorists possibly wanted to target the convoy of the Minister of State for Home Pradyut Bordoloi. The district police chief was also quoted as saying that the terrorists were misinformed that the convoy of the Minister would pass through Samthaibari Service Station, the place of the incident. The police seized a Chinese made revolver from the spot. Four suspects were reportedly arrested later in connection with the incident. A search operation was subsequently launched to nab the terrorists. No further information was available when reports last came in.
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May - 21 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), have joined hands and threatened to abduct and put on trial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swa
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), have joined hands and threatened to abduct and put on trial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) activists in kangaroo courts under what it calls Ulta POTA [Prevention of Terrorism Act] (reverse POTA), in a move to embarrass and humiliate the BJP-led State and Union governments, a spokesman for the MCC said and added that the large-scale arrest of extremists under POTA was unwarranted. BJP MLA from Keredari, Loknath Mahato and over a dozen forest department officials were abducted from near his constituency in Hazaribagh district by the MCC on May 17 and 'tried' in a kangaroo court on the issue. The MCC activists questioned the justification for their banning organisation under POTA and claimed that they were not a terrorist organisation but have been fighting social and political evils.
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May - 21 
According to media reports, three suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists were arrested on May 21 in the Bara Bazar area of Shillong.
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According to media reports, three suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists were arrested on May 21 in the Bara Bazar area of Shillong.
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May - 21 
According to reports, police in Meghalaya are yet to receive any information on the probable plans of some terrorists of the Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) to surrender, as was being claimed by some politicians of the State.
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According to reports, police in Meghalaya are yet to receive any information on the probable plans of some terrorists of the Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) to surrender, as was being claimed by some politicians of the State.
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May - 21 
According to the Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India should settle the issue of cross-border terrorism once and for all. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on May 21, BJP national president Jana Krishna Murty said President Pervez Mush
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According to the Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India should settle the issue of cross-border terrorism once and for all. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on May 21, BJP national president Jana Krishna Murty said President Pervez Musharaff was aware of the existence terrorist camps in Pakistan and that the terrorists outfits banned by him had resurfaced sporting different names which were trying to destabilise India. Murty asserted, despite Indian initiatives for talks earlier, cross-border terrorism had not ended.
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May - 21 
Another report quoting a press release, said the Guwahati Senior Citizen’s Association (GSCA) has condemned in the strongest terms cross-border terrorism at a meeting, held at the Guwahati Pess Club. It also reportedly called upon the people stay uni
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Another report quoting a press release, said the Guwahati Senior Citizen’s Association (GSCA) has condemned in the strongest terms cross-border terrorism at a meeting, held at the Guwahati Pess Club. It also reportedly called upon the people stay united and frustrate the sinister design of the terrorists, allegedly aided and abetted by Pakistan.
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May - 21 
As tension on Indo-Pak border mounted, reports said serious threats have emanated and there might be a possible suicide attack at the Ram Janamabhoomi-Babri Masjid cordon in Ayodhya, specially on June 2, on the day that would mark the conclusion of ‘
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As tension on Indo-Pak border mounted, reports said serious threats have emanated and there might be a possible suicide attack at the Ram Janamabhoomi-Babri Masjid cordon in Ayodhya, specially on June 2, on the day that would mark the conclusion of ‘Poornahuti Yajna’, unnamed police sources said on May 21.
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May - 21 
Official sources have indicated that unidentified terrorists appeared at Khoipora village in the Rajwar belt of Kupwara district and abducted a ruling National Conference (NC) activist and an employee of the Irrigation Department. Both of them were l
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Official sources have indicated that unidentified terrorists appeared at Khoipora village in the Rajwar belt of Kupwara district and abducted a ruling National Conference (NC) activist and an employee of the Irrigation Department. Both of them were later killed.
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May - 21 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee commenced his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21. Scrapping of the Indus Water Treaty, security of far-flung, interior areas of the Jammu region following deployment of Army on borders and strengt
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee commenced his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21. Scrapping of the Indus Water Treaty, security of far-flung, interior areas of the Jammu region following deployment of Army on borders and strengthening of Village Defence Committees (VDCs) are reportedly some of the important issues that were discussed during his preliminary discussions with the State government in Jammu on the first day of his visit. After visiting the Military Hospital in Jammu where he met persons injured in the May 14-Kaluchak massacre, he said the perpetrators of the crime will not go unpunished. The Premier held discussions with State Governor G C Saxena, Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and other senior officials. Media reports said he was apprised about the preparations done by the State government regarding the Indus Water Treaty. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address a meeting of the Unified Headquarters at Srinagar on May 22, today, which among others will be attended by Union Home Minister L K Advani.
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May - 21 
Senior separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader and founder-president of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at the Eidgah grounds in Srinagar on May 21. Hs personal sec
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Senior separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader and founder-president of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at the Eidgah grounds in Srinagar on May 21. Hs personal security officer (PSO) was also killed. The assassination occurred at a rally to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Mirwaiz Maulvi Farooq, who was assassinated by terrorists at his residence, that day (May 21) in the year 1990. According to media reports, a 5000-strong procession was led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, former APHC chairman and son of Maulvi Farooq, from Mirwaiz Manzil to Mazaar-e-Shuhada. The assembly was organised at the Eidgah Grounds by Mirwaiz Umar to pay homage to his father. The Mirwaiz addressed the gathering along with Hurriyat chairman Abdul Gani Bhat. Reports said amid chaos and confusion at the congregation, two persons reportedly wearing police uniform accosted Abdul Gani Lone who was proceeding towards his vehicle. Eye-witness accounts said they first fired pistol shots on Lone’s PSO and later targeted Lone from a distance of 10 ft. Both Lone and his PSO were killed in this shooting. The gunmen are also reported to have lobbed two hand grenades towards Lone. Another of Lone’s PSO was among the seven others who sustained injuries. Some eye-witnesses said the gunmen also made an unsuccessful attempt to attack Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other APHC leaders present at the rally, including chairman Bhat. Both the assassins managed to escape from the incident site. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the assassination thus far.
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May - 21 
State Home Minister Lotsing A Sangma urged the people to co-operate with the law enforcing agencies in order to fight terrorism in the State.
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State Home Minister Lotsing A Sangma urged the people to co-operate with the law enforcing agencies in order to fight terrorism in the State.
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May - 21 
Terrorists fired two rockets on an SF camp at Tarana village in Doda district on the same day. However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported in this incident.
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Terrorists fired two rockets on an SF camp at Tarana village in Doda district on the same day. However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported in this incident.
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May - 21 
The Amritsar police on May 21 discovered a fake currency racket and recovered Rs. 70,000. Reports also added that, according to intelligence agencies, Pakistan wanted to destabilise the Indian economy by pumping in fake currency.
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The Amritsar police on May 21 discovered a fake currency racket and recovered Rs. 70,000. Reports also added that, according to intelligence agencies, Pakistan wanted to destabilise the Indian economy by pumping in fake currency.
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May - 21 
Three terrorists attacked the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member in the Shikari area of Mahore and abducted him. The terrorists first snatched a rifle of the VDC member and then took him to about half a kilometer away from his residenc
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Three terrorists attacked the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member in the Shikari area of Mahore and abducted him. The terrorists first snatched a rifle of the VDC member and then took him to about half a kilometer away from his residence, where they reportedly killed him. All the three terrorists escaped from the village.
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May - 21 
Two Pakistani ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Bapat-Tsarangam on the Budgam-Beerwah road, reports said on May 22. One of them was stated to be the ‘district commander’ for Budgam and identified as Aijaz-ur-Reh
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Two Pakistani ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Bapat-Tsarangam on the Budgam-Beerwah road, reports said on May 22. One of them was stated to be the ‘district commander’ for Budgam and identified as Aijaz-ur-Rehman.
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May - 21 
while condemning the killing of Lone, Union Home Minister L K Advani said it was an attempt to prevent those elements in Jammu and Kashmir who were inclined to participate in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. Asked whether the ass
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while condemning the killing of Lone, Union Home Minister L K Advani said it was an attempt to prevent those elements in Jammu and Kashmir who were inclined to participate in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. Asked whether the assassination was timed to coincide with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit to the State, he said it was "basically carried out by the enemies of the country and terrorists who do not want to see mass participation in elections".
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May - 22 
A civilian who had earlier been abducted from Gandoh in Doda on May 22 managed to escape on May 23 from captivity and reached Gandoh police station in an injured condition.
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A civilian who had earlier been abducted from Gandoh in Doda on May 22 managed to escape on May 23 from captivity and reached Gandoh police station in an injured condition.
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May - 22 
A media report quoting official sources indicated that the Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) was responsible for the assassination of senior All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Gani Lone. As reported earlier, senior Hurriyat leader a
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A media report quoting official sources indicated that the Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) was responsible for the assassination of senior All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Gani Lone. As reported earlier, senior Hurriyat leader and founder-president of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) Lone was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at the Eidgah grounds in Srinagar on May 21. Quoting messages from across the border intercepted by security agencies, these sources said the intercepted conversation between one Abu Hadid operating in Srinagar and a control station of LeT in Pakistan revealed it was Hadid who was responsible for the assassination. The sources said Hadid reportedly carried out that attack along with two other Pakistan-based LeT cadres––Abu Hamza and Abu Rahel. Hadid was also reportedly advised by the LeT ‘operational commander’ in the Valley, Abu Samas, not to publicly claim responsibility for the assassination.
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May - 22 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in his house by two terrorists at Gursai Top village in Mendhar of Poonch district.
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in his house by two terrorists at Gursai Top village in Mendhar of Poonch district.
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May - 22 
According to a media report, the separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has demanded an immediate probe into the assassination of Abdul Gani Lone, one of its seven executive members. As reported earlier, senior Hurriyat leader and founder-pr
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According to a media report, the separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has demanded an immediate probe into the assassination of Abdul Gani Lone, one of its seven executive members. As reported earlier, senior Hurriyat leader and founder-president of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) Lone was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at the Eidgah grounds in Srinagar on May 21. This demand was made after the Hurriyat executive meeting on May 22 at its Rajbagh headquarters. The emergency meeting was presided over by its APHC chairman Abdul Gani Bhat. Hafizullah Mukhdoomi, senior vice president of the party, represented the JKPC.
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May - 22 
According to a report of May 22, quoting a Press Information Bureau (PIB) press release four Meanwhile, ULFA terrorists were arrested following a joint operation, launched by troops of the 2nd Mountain Division and personnel of Assam and Nagaland pol
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According to a report of May 22, quoting a Press Information Bureau (PIB) press release four Meanwhile, ULFA terrorists were arrested following a joint operation, launched by troops of the 2nd Mountain Division and personnel of Assam and Nagaland police at Lahurijan village under Bokajan police station limits. They were wanted for alleged involvement in various terrorist related acts like killing civilians and carrying out abductions for ransom. The security forces also seized a large quantity of extortion notes and incriminating documents from their possession.
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May - 22 
According to a report, the dead body of self-styled United Liberation of Front (ULFA) commander Tapan Baruah alias Madan Das was handed over to members of his family on May 22 at Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh. He was killed in an encounter, on M
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According to a report, the dead body of self-styled United Liberation of Front (ULFA) commander Tapan Baruah alias Madan Das was handed over to members of his family on May 22 at Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh. He was killed in an encounter, on May 20, at Doomdooma Majgaon near Pengeri in Tinsukia district. He was reportedly number three in ULFA’s ‘military’ hierarchy.
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May - 22 
According to another media report, the Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to enhance the security cover to other Hurriyat leaders following the assassination of Lone. An extraordinary meeting of administrative and police officials was reportedl
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According to another media report, the Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to enhance the security cover to other Hurriyat leaders following the assassination of Lone. An extraordinary meeting of administrative and police officials was reportedly held in Srinagar on May 22, in which the security of other Hurriyat leaders was reviewed. The State government has reportedly appointed a four-member team headed by Superintendent of Police (SP) Lateef Chawdhary to probe the circumstances leading to the assassination.
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May - 22 
According to media reports of May 22, the Kuki National Army (KNA) and the Kuki National Front – Military Council (KNF-MC) have accused the AR of creating terror among people, particularly those in the hills. The AR recently intensified its operation
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According to media reports of May 22, the Kuki National Army (KNA) and the Kuki National Front – Military Council (KNF-MC) have accused the AR of creating terror among people, particularly those in the hills. The AR recently intensified its operation against terrorist groups in the region.
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May - 22 
According to media reports of May 22, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has imposed a ban on the publication of Poknapham and Kangla Pao newspapers. The terrorist group accused the newspapers of publishing false reports without verification
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According to media reports of May 22, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has imposed a ban on the publication of Poknapham and Kangla Pao newspapers. The terrorist group accused the newspapers of publishing false reports without verification, especially regarding an incident on May 22. The newspapers had reported the incident as an internecine conflict between the UNLF and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) combine, against the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). The terrorist group also accused the State government of spreading false reports to create distrust among various terrorist groups.
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May - 22 
According to media reports, British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, is expected to visit India and Pakistan immediately. Sources said his message to Pakistan would be that state-support by Pakistan for terrorist infiltration into the Indian State of J
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According to media reports, British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, is expected to visit India and Pakistan immediately. Sources said his message to Pakistan would be that state-support by Pakistan for terrorist infiltration into the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir must be brought to an end.
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May - 22 
According to media reports, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee sent a warning to Pakistan on May 22, when he was attending a meeting in Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, that the time had come to wage a decisive battle against cross-border terrorism. He
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According to media reports, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee sent a warning to Pakistan on May 22, when he was attending a meeting in Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, that the time had come to wage a decisive battle against cross-border terrorism. He added that ,after the Kargil conflict, Pakistan had resorted to a proxy war using hired terrorists.
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May - 22 
According to media reports, United States State Department spokesman Phil Reeker told reporters on May 22 that the US had asked Islamabad to do all it can to end infiltration of terrorists into Kashmir and said disputes must be resolved through a dia
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According to media reports, United States State Department spokesman Phil Reeker told reporters on May 22 that the US had asked Islamabad to do all it can to end infiltration of terrorists into Kashmir and said disputes must be resolved through a dialogue between India, Pakistan and all those involved. He also added that Pakistan should do all it can to achieve the objective of ending infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 22 
According to official sources, three unidentified terrorists killed a civilian near his house at village Prankote under Nakerkot police post jurisdiction, Udhampur district, on May 22. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. Meanwhil
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According to official sources, three unidentified terrorists killed a civilian near his house at village Prankote under Nakerkot police post jurisdiction, Udhampur district, on May 22. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. Meanwhile, terrorists killed another civilian at Achabal in south Kashmir.
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May - 22 
Another report said the BJP has decided at a meeting of its central leadership in New Delhi, on May 22, to stand solidly behind the Union government in its war against terrorism. They also adopted a resolution that asked party activists to be alert a
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Another report said the BJP has decided at a meeting of its central leadership in New Delhi, on May 22, to stand solidly behind the Union government in its war against terrorism. They also adopted a resolution that asked party activists to be alert and alive to the situation and be ready to undertake any task entrusted to them.
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May - 22 
Another report said, a security force personnel was injured as terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) under an SF vehicle at Kaintha Morh on the Gool-Sangaldan road.
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Another report said, a security force personnel was injured as terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) under an SF vehicle at Kaintha Morh on the Gool-Sangaldan road.
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May - 22 
Due to rising tension on the Indo-Pak border and the assassination of All Party Hurriryat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Ghani Lone, the Delhi police have sounded an alert in the city ,especially in the sensitive areas.
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Due to rising tension on the Indo-Pak border and the assassination of All Party Hurriryat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Ghani Lone, the Delhi police have sounded an alert in the city ,especially in the sensitive areas.
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May - 22 
In another encounter, two unidentified foreign mercenaries were killed at Bapath- Gampora in the central Kashmir district of Badgam. Two AK rifles, two magazines, a wireless set and two grenades were recovered near the encounter site. Besides, securi
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In another encounter, two unidentified foreign mercenaries were killed at Bapath- Gampora in the central Kashmir district of Badgam. Two AK rifles, two magazines, a wireless set and two grenades were recovered near the encounter site. Besides, security forces (SF) killed two more terrorists at Nambla Uri near the Line of Control (LoC).
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May - 22 
On May 22 police arrested a terrorist from Mohankhola area while he was extorting money. The arrested terrorist is reportedly a resident of Khukishe village of Zunheboto district in Nagaland. Two of his accomplices, however, escaped. Police seized a
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On May 22 police arrested a terrorist from Mohankhola area while he was extorting money. The arrested terrorist is reportedly a resident of Khukishe village of Zunheboto district in Nagaland. Two of his accomplices, however, escaped. Police seized a revolver and some ammunition from his possession.
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May - 22 
Reports from Baramulla said two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Aragam Bandipora on May 22. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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Reports from Baramulla said two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Aragam Bandipora on May 22. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 22 
Separately reports said ‘anti-terrorism day’ was observed in various parts of Assam on May 22. In a message, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called upon the people to oppose terrorism and violence in every form. He also urged the public to uphold and prom
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Separately reports said ‘anti-terrorism day’ was observed in various parts of Assam on May 22. In a message, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called upon the people to oppose terrorism and violence in every form. He also urged the public to uphold and promote peace, social harmony and understanding among all fellow human beings.
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May - 22 
SFs recovered one kg of RDX, an IED and four detonators during a search operation in the Piyas area while one terrorist surrendered along with an AK rifle, one magazine and 20 rounds of ammunition at Pahalgam. Media reports indicated that a civilian
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SFs recovered one kg of RDX, an IED and four detonators during a search operation in the Piyas area while one terrorist surrendered along with an AK rifle, one magazine and 20 rounds of ammunition at Pahalgam. Media reports indicated that a civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists at Jawahar Nagar on May 22.
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May - 22 
The funeral of slain All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Gani Lone passed off peacefully at the Eidgah ground in Srinagar on May 22.
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The funeral of slain All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Gani Lone passed off peacefully at the Eidgah ground in Srinagar on May 22.
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May - 22 
The KNF-MC, denying that they were involved in extortion from businessmen, instead accused the security forces of involving in extorting money from vehicles carrying timber.
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The KNF-MC, denying that they were involved in extortion from businessmen, instead accused the security forces of involving in extorting money from vehicles carrying timber.
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May - 22 
The Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomeration of 15 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits has reportedly asked the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to observe a complete strike on May 22, today, on the eve of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Atal
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The Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomeration of 15 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits has reportedly asked the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to observe a complete strike on May 22, today, on the eve of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to Srinagar. "We call upon the people of Kashmir to observe a complete strike and stage demonstrations to let the world know one more time that they want to get rid of the illegal Indian occupation of their motherland at all costs," the MJC said in a statement, issued on May 21 prior to the Indian premier’s arrival in Jammu.
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May - 22 
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi, on May 22, expressed the hope that India and Pakistan were prudent enough to engage in a dialogue. Referring to cross-border terrorism, he said its "vicious circle'' in the subcontinent "has to be br
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Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi, on May 22, expressed the hope that India and Pakistan were prudent enough to engage in a dialogue. Referring to cross-border terrorism, he said its "vicious circle'' in the subcontinent "has to be broken'' and it is only through dialogue that "both sides can decide on how to move forward and take steps that can defuse the [prevailing] tension.''
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May - 22 
Yet another report said a bomb hoax was reported from Kupwara prior to the arrival of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee at the border town. A media report indicated that SFs received wireless intercepts from Pakistan about the possibility of an exp
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Yet another report said a bomb hoax was reported from Kupwara prior to the arrival of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee at the border town. A media report indicated that SFs received wireless intercepts from Pakistan about the possibility of an explosive device being planted at the venue of his address to SF personnel. Official sources said the message was intercepted about 15 minutes before the Premier’s arrival.
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May - 23 
10 persons including a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured when terrorists detonated a grenade at the Sopore bus station in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The grenade was lobbed towards a moving security force vehicle but missed
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10 persons including a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured when terrorists detonated a grenade at the Sopore bus station in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The grenade was lobbed towards a moving security force vehicle but missed the target and exploded on the road injuring nine civilians and the BSF personnel on duty .
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May - 23 
A delayed report of May 25 said the fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) to resolve the Reang refugees issue, held in Aizwal on May 23, remained inconclusive. However, it was decided that the sa
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A delayed report of May 25 said the fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) to resolve the Reang refugees issue, held in Aizwal on May 23, remained inconclusive. However, it was decided that the same would be resumed towards the later half of August this year (2002).
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May - 23 
A report of May 23 said security was strengthened in Dibrugarh district as a precautionary measure to tackle any retaliatory attack by ULFA cadres to avenge Baruah’s death.
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A report of May 23 said security was strengthened in Dibrugarh district as a precautionary measure to tackle any retaliatory attack by ULFA cadres to avenge Baruah’s death.
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May - 23 
A report said the Union government, on May 23, entered into a ceasefire pact with the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for a year.
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A report said the Union government, on May 23, entered into a ceasefire pact with the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for a year.
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May - 23 
A separate report said ULFA, on May 23, alleged that the Bhutan government has given permission to the Indian armed forces for a limited operation to flush out its cadres from Bhutanese territory. The report quoting a fax statement from ULFA’s ‘publi
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A separate report said ULFA, on May 23, alleged that the Bhutan government has given permission to the Indian armed forces for a limited operation to flush out its cadres from Bhutanese territory. The report quoting a fax statement from ULFA’s ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary further said the Indian Army had already prepared itself for the operation. The statement said, "During April 23 to May 9, the IAF helicopters and fighter planes flew over the jungles of Bhutan and took photographs about location of ULFA hideouts". Daimary also alleged that this step of the Indian government shows it was not serious to initiate dialogue with the outfit.
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May - 23 
A terrorist and an SF personnel were injured in an encounter at Sheikhpora-Dardpora in the border district of Kupwara. The encounter occurred when terrorists opened fire on an ambush party of SFs in the village. The injured terrorist managed to escap
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A terrorist and an SF personnel were injured in an encounter at Sheikhpora-Dardpora in the border district of Kupwara. The encounter occurred when terrorists opened fire on an ambush party of SFs in the village. The injured terrorist managed to escape.
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May - 23 
According to a report of May 23, at a meeting between a team of Union Home Ministry officials and a delegation of United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), led by general secretary Horensing Bey, the outfit has agreed to observe `cease hostilitie
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According to a report of May 23, at a meeting between a team of Union Home Ministry officials and a delegation of United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), led by general secretary Horensing Bey, the outfit has agreed to observe `cease hostilities' for a year, that is till year 2003. Official confirmation of the same is yet to come by.
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May - 23 
According to media reports from Hyderabad, intelligence agencies have sounded an alert in the city. With the location of several defence establishments and the Nuclear Fuel Complex, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and its suburbs form a
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According to media reports from Hyderabad, intelligence agencies have sounded an alert in the city. With the location of several defence establishments and the Nuclear Fuel Complex, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and its suburbs form an important link for the defence network in the country. The sources added that the Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan attaches more importance to Hyderabad and will definitely make attempts to sabotage key defence establishments there, should a war be thrust on the nation.
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May - 23 
According to official sources on May 23, security forces seized 501 rounds of US Carbine ammunition from a bus during a search operation in Churachandpur district.
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According to official sources on May 23, security forces seized 501 rounds of US Carbine ammunition from a bus during a search operation in Churachandpur district.
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May - 23 
In another incident, two Special Police Officers (SPOs) and a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member were injured in an IED blast at Chanakote in the Chasana area of Udhampur district.
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In another incident, two Special Police Officers (SPOs) and a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member were injured in an IED blast at Chanakote in the Chasana area of Udhampur district.
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May - 23 
In his remarks on May 23, British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has called Kashmir "unfinished business" and stressed that the question as to "who should run Kashmir was never fully resolved" and has become controversial.
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In his remarks on May 23, British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has called Kashmir "unfinished business" and stressed that the question as to "who should run Kashmir was never fully resolved" and has become controversial.
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May - 23 
India has signaled to the United States and much of the world that it has completely lost faith in General Musharraf. India reiterated that a normalcy in relation ship with Pakistan can be established only if Pakistan forsakes terrorism as an instrum
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India has signaled to the United States and much of the world that it has completely lost faith in General Musharraf. India reiterated that a normalcy in relation ship with Pakistan can be established only if Pakistan forsakes terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Infiltration and terrorist attacks fomented by Pakistan had increased in the face of US efforts to contain it, leaving India little choice but to meet the challenge, Vajpayee reportedly told President Bush.
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May - 23 
India may consider closing down the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, charging it with distributing money to Kashmiri separatist leaders and others, Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said in an interview to a private televisio
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India may consider closing down the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, charging it with distributing money to Kashmiri separatist leaders and others, Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said in an interview to a private television network on May 23. "It is the general belief that Pakistan High Commission is playing dirty role in India. Money is being brought here in diplomatic bags and distributed among Hurriyat [All Party Hurriyat Conference] leaders and others....In this situation we may consider closing down the mission here to deny them such an opportunity", said Abdullah.
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May - 23 
Manipur Council for Higher Secondary Education Secretary Kh Joychandra Singh, who was abducted by Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorists on May 16, was released on May 23 afternoon, after having been shot in both his legs at the Loijeng Chingkhong
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Manipur Council for Higher Secondary Education Secretary Kh Joychandra Singh, who was abducted by Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorists on May 16, was released on May 23 afternoon, after having been shot in both his legs at the Loijeng Chingkhong area under Lamlai police station limits. The terrorists, according to media reports, earlier produced Joychandra before media persons in Senapati district and blamed him for involving in corrupt practices– pay off amounting to over Rs. 1.4 lakhs – with regard to his appointment. The KYKL terrorists also alleged the involvement of Minister of State for Schools Education Maniruddin Sheikh, Assembly Speaker TN Haokip and Chairman of the Assembly Hill Areas Committee Songchinkhup, as beneficiaries and threatened them with dire consequence. The terrorists also appealed to the public and student organisations to boycott such corrupt leaders.
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May - 23 
Police arrested a terrorist from Sagipora-Sopore in the Baramulla district. A pistol along with some ammunition was seized from the arrested terrorist. Security forces also recovered a grenade from the house of a civilian at Jalal Sahib in Baramulla.
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Police arrested a terrorist from Sagipora-Sopore in the Baramulla district. A pistol along with some ammunition was seized from the arrested terrorist. Security forces also recovered a grenade from the house of a civilian at Jalal Sahib in Baramulla.
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May - 23 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Defence Minister George Fernandes, at a press conference in Srinagar, on May 23, described the condition on the border with Pakistan as tense and challenging and said India would not let Pakistan carry on with
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Defence Minister George Fernandes, at a press conference in Srinagar, on May 23, described the condition on the border with Pakistan as tense and challenging and said India would not let Pakistan carry on with its proxy war any longer. About Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's statement on May 23, in which he sought to send out conciliatory signals to India saying that Pakistan's soil would never be permitted to be used for cross- border terrorism, the Prime Minister said he did not believe in those statements.
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May - 23 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee announced a Rs 6,165 crore comprehensive package for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) covering agriculture, rail, road improvement, border development and security. The announcement was made on May 23 in Srinagar on the con
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee announced a Rs 6,165 crore comprehensive package for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) covering agriculture, rail, road improvement, border development and security. The announcement was made on May 23 in Srinagar on the concluding day of his three-day visit to the State. The Premier said importance would be laid on generation of new employment opportunities for the youth of the State and relief for migrants affected by terrorism and cross-border shelling. With regard to strengthening the security grid, he announced that two India Reserve Battalions (IRB) would be raised over the next two years at a cost of Rs 26 crore and provision of Rs five crore would be made over five years for better training and weaponry for the Jammu and Kashmir Volunteer Force (elite group of Special Police Officers). Rs 25 crore is expected to be provided over the next five years for incentive schemes for 4,000 police personnel who are members of the Special Operations Group (SOG). Vajpayee also said that the Village Defence Committees (VDCs) would be provided better weaponry and higher allowances on a selective basis.
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May - 23 
Reacting to statements made by KS Sudarshan, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), according to media reports criticised him for sowing the seeds of hatred and bloodshed in Manipu
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Reacting to statements made by KS Sudarshan, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), according to media reports criticised him for sowing the seeds of hatred and bloodshed in Manipur.
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May - 23 
Reports from Udhampur indicated that a civilian was killed in captivity by terrorists in the Gundana forest area under Doda police station jurisdiction. The civilian had been abducted from near his house on May 23. His bullet-riddled dead body was re
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Reports from Udhampur indicated that a civilian was killed in captivity by terrorists in the Gundana forest area under Doda police station jurisdiction. The civilian had been abducted from near his house on May 23. His bullet-riddled dead body was reportedly recovered by police from Gundana forests.
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May - 23 
Reports said terrorists, on May 23, attacked the house of a ruling National Conference Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Pulwama district. Official sources added that the terrorists armed with sophisticated weapons opened fire on the house
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Reports said terrorists, on May 23, attacked the house of a ruling National Conference Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Pulwama district. Official sources added that the terrorists armed with sophisticated weapons opened fire on the house of Rafiq Ahmad Mir at Kachdoora village in Pulwama. SF personnel posted there returned fire forcing the terrorists to escape. An SF personnel was injured in the shoot-out. Mir was present in the house at the time of the attack and escaped unhurt along with his family.
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May - 23 
SF personnel in Doda on May 23 averted a major tragedy by detecting and defusing an Improvised Explosive device (IED), planted by terrorists at village Bheli on the Doda-Udhyanpur road.
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SF personnel in Doda on May 23 averted a major tragedy by detecting and defusing an Improvised Explosive device (IED), planted by terrorists at village Bheli on the Doda-Udhyanpur road.
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May - 23 
Terrorists set ablaze two houses belonging to two civilians at Lahloo village in the Marwah area of Doda district. Houses of two other civilians were also set ablaze by terrorists in the Gursai area of Poonch district.
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Terrorists set ablaze two houses belonging to two civilians at Lahloo village in the Marwah area of Doda district. Houses of two other civilians were also set ablaze by terrorists in the Gursai area of Poonch district.
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May - 23 
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) alleged that the Assam government would be responsible if the ongoing peace talks on the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) with the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) failed to deliver the desired results. Whil
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) alleged that the Assam government would be responsible if the ongoing peace talks on the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) with the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) failed to deliver the desired results. While talking to a Guwahati-based daily, AASU president Prabin Boro, on May 23, also alleged that the State government was adopting delaying tactics to divide the society and to keep the problems alive.
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May - 23 
The Prime Minister attended the Unified Headquarters (UH) meeting in Srinagar on the same day. The UH meeting finalised a multi-pronged strategy to seal infiltration routes along the Line of Control (LoC), intensify anti-insurgency operations in the
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The Prime Minister attended the Unified Headquarters (UH) meeting in Srinagar on the same day. The UH meeting finalised a multi-pronged strategy to seal infiltration routes along the Line of Control (LoC), intensify anti-insurgency operations in the hinterland and ensure internal peace in the wake of escalation of border tensions. The meeting which was chaired by the Prime Minister was attended among others by the Union Home Minister L K Advani, Union Defence Minister George Fernandes, Union Minister of State for Home, I D Swami, J&K Governor G C Saxena, J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and senior army officials.
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May - 23 
Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dhoba village in Sabjian on May 23. Official sources said security forces (SFs) intercepted the terrorists after they had infiltrated into Indian territory breaching the Line of Control (Lo
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Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dhoba village in Sabjian on May 23. Official sources said security forces (SFs) intercepted the terrorists after they had infiltrated into Indian territory breaching the Line of Control (LoC). Consequent to an encounter all the three were killed. SFs recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from their possession. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. All three slain terrorists were Pakistanis, sources added.
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May - 23 
Two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter on the Srinagar-Jammu highway near Chursoo-Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Official sources indicated that the terrorists were attempting to plant an IED. Some
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Two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter on the Srinagar-Jammu highway near Chursoo-Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Official sources indicated that the terrorists were attempting to plant an IED. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 23 
Unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian and later killed him at Kandi in the Kupwara district. Separately, another civilian was killed by terrorists in the Warpora area of Baramulla district.
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Unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian and later killed him at Kandi in the Kupwara district. Separately, another civilian was killed by terrorists in the Warpora area of Baramulla district.
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May - 23 
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, on May 23, at a press conference in Bangalore, said terrorism was a "severe threat and a real problem" to West Bengal and that every effort was being made to tackle it. He also said war with Pakistan
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West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, on May 23, at a press conference in Bangalore, said terrorism was a "severe threat and a real problem" to West Bengal and that every effort was being made to tackle it. He also said war with Pakistan was not the only solution to the problems and that diplomatic moves be made to deal with them. Bhattacharya added that West Bengal shared a 1,600-km-long border with Bangladesh and there were nine border districts all of which are sensitive areas, with Inter Service Intelligence(ISI) (Pakistan’s external intelligence agency) agents and some Bangladeshi extremists being active in the region. So far, the police had arrested 104 terrorists in 18 cases, he said.
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May - 24 
A combined force of Manipur police and commandos arrested five terrorists of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) at Heirok and Inganglok in Thoubal district.
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A combined force of Manipur police and commandos arrested five terrorists of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) at Heirok and Inganglok in Thoubal district.
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May - 24 
A report of May 24 indicated that local residents of Diphu in Karbi Anglong district are not getting adequate medical facility as doctors in various hospitals and dispensaries have to leave the place due to extortion notices served on them by terrori
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A report of May 24 indicated that local residents of Diphu in Karbi Anglong district are not getting adequate medical facility as doctors in various hospitals and dispensaries have to leave the place due to extortion notices served on them by terrorist outfits.
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May - 24 
A separate report, on the same day, said Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists have been striving to gain in strength in the Barak Valley of southern Assam.
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A separate report, on the same day, said Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists have been striving to gain in strength in the Barak Valley of southern Assam.
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May - 24 
A special court in Mumbai issued a non-bailable warrant on May 24 against Farooq Mohammed Razzak, brother of the alleged al-Qaeda suspect Mohammed Afroze on the grounds that he was allegedly deliberately avoiding arrest despite the Bombay high court
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A special court in Mumbai issued a non-bailable warrant on May 24 against Farooq Mohammed Razzak, brother of the alleged al-Qaeda suspect Mohammed Afroze on the grounds that he was allegedly deliberately avoiding arrest despite the Bombay high court rejecting his anticipatory bail plea. Police informed that a custodial interrogation was absolutely necessary to unearth further leads into the alleged criminal conspiracy in the sedition case and added that they want a non-bailable warrant against Farooq since it was necessary for investigation
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May - 24 
A VDC post in Dessa thwarted a terrorist attempt to abduct some shepherds from Gadhi Dhar in the Dessa area. The terrorists escaped after firing by the VDC members.
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A VDC post in Dessa thwarted a terrorist attempt to abduct some shepherds from Gadhi Dhar in the Dessa area. The terrorists escaped after firing by the VDC members.
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May - 24 
A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member was injured in an attack on a VDC picket in the Thilu area of Udhampur district. After retaliatory firing by VDC members, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member was injured in an attack on a VDC picket in the Thilu area of Udhampur district. After retaliatory firing by VDC members, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 24 
According to a report, North East Region Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (NERCPA) has appealed to all Northeast terrorist outfits to abjure violence and come to the negotiating table. This resolution was adopted on May 24, the first day of its
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According to a report, North East Region Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (NERCPA) has appealed to all Northeast terrorist outfits to abjure violence and come to the negotiating table. This resolution was adopted on May 24, the first day of its 3-day sixth annual conference in Itanagar. The resolution further said NERCPA was genuinely concerned with the persistent insurgency problem debilitating the region and also urged the union government to take concrete and urgent steps to start dialogue with the terrorist outfits operating in the region.
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May - 24 
According to a report, two Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists were killed and a police officer injured during an encounter in the Dhumpara forest, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, on May 24. The encounter occurred following an interce
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According to a report, two Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists were killed and a police officer injured during an encounter in the Dhumpara forest, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, on May 24. The encounter occurred following an interception of a group of six returning terrorists, reportedly after completing ‘training’ in Bhutan. The report quoting the Jalpaiguri district police chief further said, seeing a search party of the security forces (SFs), they opened fire. Two terrorists were killed in retaliatory firing. An SF personnel also sustained bullet injuries during the encounter. However, the other terrorists managed to escape. A 9 mm semi automatic pistol, two empty magazines, 11 rounds of ammunition and empty cartridges, besides some documents including names and addresses and correspondence from the terrorists were also seized from the encounter site.
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May - 24 
According to media reports quoting official sources, around 300 members of the Meira Paibis (Mothers Association) of the Yairipok, Andro, Chandrakhong, Bishnunaha and Barnon Leikai areas interacted with the Assam Rifles Commander Brig. FJ Kochekkan,
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According to media reports quoting official sources, around 300 members of the Meira Paibis (Mothers Association) of the Yairipok, Andro, Chandrakhong, Bishnunaha and Barnon Leikai areas interacted with the Assam Rifles Commander Brig. FJ Kochekkan, at a function at Yairipok organised, on May 24 and expressed their desire for peace and condemned the acts being carried out by various terrorist groups.
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May - 24 
According to media reports, a Delhi court has issued a non-bailable warrant on May 24 for the arrest of a Purulia arms-drop suspect for allegedly possessing unaccounted foreign currency, in violation of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) provisio
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According to media reports, a Delhi court has issued a non-bailable warrant on May 24 for the arrest of a Purulia arms-drop suspect for allegedly possessing unaccounted foreign currency, in violation of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) provisions.
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May - 24 
According to media reports, on May 25, the Lucknow High Court set aside the detention of Aftab Ahmed under the National Security Act (NSA) and to set him free. The order was passed in a habeas corpus petition filed by Ahmed. He was detained for alleg
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According to media reports, on May 25, the Lucknow High Court set aside the detention of Aftab Ahmed under the National Security Act (NSA) and to set him free. The order was passed in a habeas corpus petition filed by Ahmed. He was detained for allegedly calling Prime Minister Vajpayee and Union Home Minister LK Advani as terrorists.
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May - 24 
According to media reports, Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee asked the nation on May 24 to wage a united war against terrorism and said nobody should have any doubt about India's victory in this mission. Inaugurating a conference on problems of t
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According to media reports, Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee asked the nation on May 24 to wage a united war against terrorism and said nobody should have any doubt about India's victory in this mission. Inaugurating a conference on problems of tribal women, Vajpayee added the country would never compromise on terrorism and had strongly condemned the brutal killing of women and children at Kaluchak near Jammu.
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May - 24 
According to media reports, two Pakistani-trained Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) agents, allegedly responsible for passing on classified defence documents and other sensitive information related to the military, to Pakistani authorities, were arres
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According to media reports, two Pakistani-trained Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) agents, allegedly responsible for passing on classified defence documents and other sensitive information related to the military, to Pakistani authorities, were arrested in the Sayana, Bulandshahr district, on May 24.
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May - 24 
According to police, two persons were arrested from Bulandshahr on May 24 for allegedly providing military information to Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Service Intelligence agency (ISI), and terrorist outfits in Jammu and Kashmir
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According to police, two persons were arrested from Bulandshahr on May 24 for allegedly providing military information to Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Service Intelligence agency (ISI), and terrorist outfits in Jammu and Kashmir. Both the accused confessed to have provided secret military information to the ISI in return for hefty payments.
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May - 24 
According to press reports of May 24, United States Department deputy spokesman Philip Reeker called upon both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and engage in "productive dialogue,'', and has told Pakistan that an important component to this p
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According to press reports of May 24, United States Department deputy spokesman Philip Reeker called upon both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and engage in "productive dialogue,'', and has told Pakistan that an important component to this process is to end infiltration of terrorists into the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 24 
Approximately three SF personnel were inured when their vehicle was blown up after terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Sayan Wagam Kokernag in south Kashmir.
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Approximately three SF personnel were inured when their vehicle was blown up after terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Sayan Wagam Kokernag in south Kashmir.
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May - 24 
Five National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorists have been arrested by the police over the past two weeks, according to delayed media reports quoting Kohima Superintendent of Police I Toshitsungba Aier.
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Five National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorists have been arrested by the police over the past two weeks, according to delayed media reports quoting Kohima Superintendent of Police I Toshitsungba Aier.
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May - 24 
Four youths had been abducted by terrorists from Pangai in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri. According to official sources, the youths were abducted for recruitment in the terrorists’ ranks.
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Four youths had been abducted by terrorists from Pangai in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri. According to official sources, the youths were abducted for recruitment in the terrorists’ ranks.
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May - 24 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorists shot at and injured the secretary of Council for Higher Secondary Education, Joychandra Singh on May 24, at Loijeng Chingkhong area under the Lamlai police station limits as a ‘punishment’ for allegedly bribi
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorists shot at and injured the secretary of Council for Higher Secondary Education, Joychandra Singh on May 24, at Loijeng Chingkhong area under the Lamlai police station limits as a ‘punishment’ for allegedly bribing to secure the government post.
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May - 24 
Official sources said terrorists killed one person at Sopore while another was killed during an encounter at Zab Magam in Kupwara. In another incident, a terrorist was killed at Nowpora Pathi Akhran village. Some arms and ammunition were also recover
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Official sources said terrorists killed one person at Sopore while another was killed during an encounter at Zab Magam in Kupwara. In another incident, a terrorist was killed at Nowpora Pathi Akhran village. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from his possession.
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May - 24 
Official sources said two security force (SF) personnel and two terrorists were killed in an encounter on May 24 at Chawa in Rajouri district. They said SFs launched a search operation consequent to securing information that a group of nine terrorist
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Official sources said two security force (SF) personnel and two terrorists were killed in an encounter on May 24 at Chawa in Rajouri district. They said SFs launched a search operation consequent to securing information that a group of nine terrorists were hiding in three houses in Chawa village. Observing movement of the SF personnel, the terrorists reportedly held the inmates hostage and commenced firing on the SFs. In the ensuing encounter, two SF personnel were killed and four others were injured. Even as the security forces succeeded in getting the civilians separated from the terrorists, two terrorists of the group were killed. The encounter was continuing when reports came in. Two of the three houses, where the terrorists were hiding, were burnt in the cross-firing.4
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May - 24 
Security forces also arrested two terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Thanga Samukon and seized some incriminating documents from them.
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Security forces also arrested two terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) at Thanga Samukon and seized some incriminating documents from them.
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May - 24 
Security forces arrested a suspected terrorist, resident of Lungthang village in Singhat sub division of Churachandpur district, and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition meant to be supplied to the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA).
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Security forces arrested a suspected terrorist, resident of Lungthang village in Singhat sub division of Churachandpur district, and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition meant to be supplied to the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA).
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May - 24 
Security forces, according to media reports of May 24, arrested 10 terrorists from different parts of Manipur and seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition.
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Security forces, according to media reports of May 24, arrested 10 terrorists from different parts of Manipur and seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition.
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May - 24 
Terrorists hurled a hand grenade towards a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker near Ziyarat Sahib Batmaloo causing injuries to a BSF personnel and a civilian.
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Terrorists hurled a hand grenade towards a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker near Ziyarat Sahib Batmaloo causing injuries to a BSF personnel and a civilian.
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May - 24 
The 37-page White Paper on Naga integration drafted by a seven-member "expert committee" headed by G. Gaingam, Vice-President of the Naga Hoho, was placed before the general assembly of the Naga Hoho’s seventh session in Senapati in Manipur on May 22
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The 37-page White Paper on Naga integration drafted by a seven-member "expert committee" headed by G. Gaingam, Vice-President of the Naga Hoho, was placed before the general assembly of the Naga Hoho’s seventh session in Senapati in Manipur on May 22. The paper noted that all Naga tribes were in favour of coming under a single administrative set-up, as "one people". All tribal hohos (councils) have been asked to submit suggestions and recommendations within a month.
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May - 24 
The Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), an alliance of 15 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits has, while rejecting the Rs 6,165-crore comprehensive economic package for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), said the "armed struggle in Kashmir is not aimed at getting auto
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The Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), an alliance of 15 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits has, while rejecting the Rs 6,165-crore comprehensive economic package for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), said the "armed struggle in Kashmir is not aimed at getting autonomy or any economic package, but for the liberation of their motherland from India." As reported earlier, Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee announced the package covering agriculture, rail, road improvement, border development and security on May 23 in Srinagar on the concluding day of his three-day visit to the State. In a statement released from Muzaffarabad on May 24, the MJC said the terrorist campaign would not stop till India withdrew its security forces from the State.
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May - 24 
The Opposition Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP), expressing concern over the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for incorporating Naga dominated areas of Manipur into ‘Greater Nagalim’, has threatened to demand a retu
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The Opposition Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP), expressing concern over the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for incorporating Naga dominated areas of Manipur into ‘Greater Nagalim’, has threatened to demand a return to the ‘pre-merger’ status of Manipur (a status prior to the merger of Manipur into the Indian Union), if the Union government fails to protect the territorial integrity of the State. At a special meeting, held on May 24, to examine the impact of the Naga Hoho (apex tribal council of the Nagas) convention at Senapati and the ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the NSCN-IM, on the unity of the State, the DPA accused the Naga Hoho of driving a wedge between different communities in the State and warned the organisation to stay away from interfering in the internal affairs of the State. The DPA, further criticising the NSCN-IM for its coercive activities, urged the arrest of its leaders.
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May - 24 
The ruling Congress party in the State has called for tackling the problem of terrorism in Assam, Manipur and Tripura with firmness. At the end of its All India Congress Committee (AICC) session at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, on May 24, a ‘politica
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The ruling Congress party in the State has called for tackling the problem of terrorism in Assam, Manipur and Tripura with firmness. At the end of its All India Congress Committee (AICC) session at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, on May 24, a ‘political resolution’ to express the same was adopted.
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May - 24 
Two more suspected terrorists belonging to Pearson Mun village and IB Road, Churachandpur district, were arrested also arms and ammunition were recovered from them.
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Two more suspected terrorists belonging to Pearson Mun village and IB Road, Churachandpur district, were arrested also arms and ammunition were recovered from them.
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May - 25 
A Pakistan-based terrorist was killed during search operations by security forces in the Madina Panzla forest area in Baramulla on May 25.
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A Pakistan-based terrorist was killed during search operations by security forces in the Madina Panzla forest area in Baramulla on May 25.
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May - 25 
A report of May 25 said the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), which has entered a ‘cease hostility agreement’ with the Union government will take up primarily two issues during their negotiations with the government. Quoting UPDS general
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A report of May 25 said the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), which has entered a ‘cease hostility agreement’ with the Union government will take up primarily two issues during their negotiations with the government. Quoting UPDS general secretary Haren Bey, the report further said, the issues relate to influx of Bangladeshi refugees into Assam and the Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution. Haren Bey also reportedly alleged that the provision of the latter has not been able to safeguard the rights of tribals in Karbi Anglong district.
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May - 25 
According to a media report, Bilal Gani Lone, the elder son of slain chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Conference (JKPC), is to represent the party in the executive council of the secessionist alliance All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC). At a
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According to a media report, Bilal Gani Lone, the elder son of slain chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Conference (JKPC), is to represent the party in the executive council of the secessionist alliance All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC). At an extra-ordinary meeting of party’s working committee in Srinagar on May 25 it was decided that Bilal would represent the party in the executive council of the Hurriyat, while his younger brother, Sajjad Gani Lone, would take over the chairmanship of the JKPC. The party has constituted a five-member supreme council headed by Bilal to look after party matters and would be accountable to its working committee.
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May - 25 
According to a media report, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed two persons, including a terrorist from another faction, whose identity could not be ascertained immediately, on May 25.
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According to a media report, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed two persons, including a terrorist from another faction, whose identity could not be ascertained immediately, on May 25.
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May - 25 
According to a media report, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), one of the main constituents of the separatist alliance All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), expelled Abdul Khaliq Hanief from the basic membership of the party. He has reportedly been a JeI me
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According to a media report, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), one of the main constituents of the separatist alliance All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), expelled Abdul Khaliq Hanief from the basic membership of the party. He has reportedly been a JeI member for the past 33 years. A JeI statement issued on May 25 said that Hanief's activities were contrary to the Jamaat constitution. In response, he said, "All the options are open. Me and my colleagues are soon going to decide whether we must float a new organisation or become part of a like-minded forum." The report indicated that Hanief has been critical of the Jamat's strategy as well as that of the APHC. In October 2001, he reportedly wrote a letter to APHC Chairman Abdul Gani Bhat telling him that the APHC has lost credibility and that the latter should step-down as chairman. Later on May 21, 2002, Hanief issued a statement in which he said "The (separatist) struggle needs to be carried on democratically so that people get breathing space and come out of the existing frustration."
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May - 25 
According to a media report, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Assam on May 25. They were killed in an encounter that ensued after a search operation by security forces (SFs) near Sukhanjali village
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According to a media report, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Assam on May 25. They were killed in an encounter that ensued after a search operation by security forces (SFs) near Sukhanjali village along Indo-Bhutan border in Nalbari district. The terrorists allegedly lobbed grenades on the search party and the two terrorists were killed in retaliatory firing.
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May - 25 
According to official sources, terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit have burnt the house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘group commander’ Ghulam Ali at village Dhandali in Udhampur district. Three local LeT terrorists were reported to have
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According to official sources, terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit have burnt the house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘group commander’ Ghulam Ali at village Dhandali in Udhampur district. Three local LeT terrorists were reported to have poured kerosene oil on the house and set it ablaze. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported in this incident.
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May - 25 
Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) chief Syeda Ayesha Andrabi has denied the involvement of her party in any hawala (illegal money transfer) scam. As reported earlier, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Police on May 25 had ascertained a hawala network with a Islamabad-Lo
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Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) chief Syeda Ayesha Andrabi has denied the involvement of her party in any hawala (illegal money transfer) scam. As reported earlier, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Police on May 25 had ascertained a hawala network with a Islamabad-London-Srinagar connection and prime accused Imtaiz Ahmed Bazaz is reported to have confessed that he had approached Ayub Thakur, London-based president of World Kashmir Freedom Movement, for funneling Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) funds to Andrabi. In a press statement, Andrabi said no money was sent for her from Ayub Thakur through one Bazaz. "In fact I do not know any Imtiaz Bazaz. Also, I do not have any links with Dr Thakur", she said.
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May - 25 
Four suspected women terrorists were arrested in a separate incident from Bhagsijhora village in Dhubri district on the same day.
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Four suspected women terrorists were arrested in a separate incident from Bhagsijhora village in Dhubri district on the same day.
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May - 25 
In a separate incident, security force personnel in the Chawa village in Rajouri district foiled an attempt by foreign mercenaries to storm a newly constructed temple. Three terrorists were killed while one was arrested in this operation. The terrori
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In a separate incident, security force personnel in the Chawa village in Rajouri district foiled an attempt by foreign mercenaries to storm a newly constructed temple. Three terrorists were killed while one was arrested in this operation. The terrorists, reportedly members of a suicide squad, were also planning to execute a massacre during Murti Sthapana Samaroh (idols installation function) at the temple. Official sources said that the terrorists were camping in the area for the last two days and were hiding four kilometers away from the temple premises.
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May - 25 
In another encounter, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed at Dachan area of Udhampur district. A rifle, two magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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In another encounter, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed at Dachan area of Udhampur district. A rifle, two magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 25 
Nine persons, including three SF personnel, were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists at Shopian in the Pulwama district.
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Nine persons, including three SF personnel, were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists at Shopian in the Pulwama district.
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May - 25 
Police on May 25 reportedly arrested three Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists, as they were travelling in a taxi in the Nongthymmai area of Shillong. Police also seized arms and ammunition from their possession.
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Police on May 25 reportedly arrested three Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists, as they were travelling in a taxi in the Nongthymmai area of Shillong. Police also seized arms and ammunition from their possession.
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May - 25 
Reports from Poonch have indicated that Dillawar Shikari, an ‘area commander’ of the Tehreek-ul-Jehad (TuJ) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter on May 25 at Duma Mohalla in the Gursai area of Mendhar. SFs launched a search
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Reports from Poonch have indicated that Dillawar Shikari, an ‘area commander’ of the Tehreek-ul-Jehad (TuJ) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter on May 25 at Duma Mohalla in the Gursai area of Mendhar. SFs launched a search operation in Duma Mohalla after securing specific information regarding the presence of Dillawar Shikari in a house along with his associates. Two associates of Shikari managed to escape during cross-firing and could not be traced in the follow-up search operation launched by SFs. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 40 rounds, one wireless set and some cassettes were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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May - 25 
Reports from Udhampur indicated that six police personnel and a woman were injured in an attack by terrorists on the Ind police post in Gool area. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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Reports from Udhampur indicated that six police personnel and a woman were injured in an attack by terrorists on the Ind police post in Gool area. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 25 
The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Police on May 25 have ascertained a Hawala (illegal money transfer) network with a Islamabad-London-Srinagar connection. The editor of a Srinagar-based magazine has been arrested in this connection. A J&K Police spokesperson
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The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Police on May 25 have ascertained a Hawala (illegal money transfer) network with a Islamabad-London-Srinagar connection. The editor of a Srinagar-based magazine has been arrested in this connection. A J&K Police spokesperson said that editor and printer-publisher of a Srinagar magazine Mountain Valley , Imtiaz Ahmed Bazaz of Batmaloo, had reportedly made a number of visits to Pakistan and other countries during the last 12 years of militancy in the State. Besides operating an insurance claim investigating agency, Bazaz was also operating as a private television producer. According to the spokesperson, police discovered that the London-based president of World Kashmir Freedom Movement, Ayub Thakur, and Pakistan-based ‘supreme commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Syed Salahuddin, had been regularly sending money secured from the Pakistani external intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to Kashmiri terrorists through Bazaz and his associates. Bazaz and two of his close associates, namely Ghulam Hassan and Abid Hussain, was arrested by Srinagar Police on May 25. During preliminary interrogation, Bazaz is reported to have confessed that he had approached Ayub Thakur for funneling ISI funds to the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) chief Asia Andrabi. He also reportedly confessed that he had been in regular contact with Syed Salahuddin and other HM terrorists. According to police sources, Bazaz revealed that he had been receiving money from Salahuddin for delivering the same to Saiful Islam, HM’s ‘chief command of operations’, ‘divisional commander’ Abdul Rashid Dar alias Shardar Peer and ‘district commander’ (Srinagar) Javed Ahmed Sheikh. According to a media report, cash worth Rs 6.00 crore has already been seized by the J&K Police while destroying different Hawala channels and financial transactions of terrorist functionaries since December 2001.
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May - 25 
The security forces arrested three suspected NLFT terrorists, including an ‘area commander’, from different parts of West and South Tripura districts.
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The security forces arrested three suspected NLFT terrorists, including an ‘area commander’, from different parts of West and South Tripura districts.
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May - 25 
The terrorists also abducted two Communist Party of India –Marxist (CPI-M) supporters from Murabari under Khowai police station limits, in the same district. A search operation was on to rescue the captives.
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The terrorists also abducted two Communist Party of India –Marxist (CPI-M) supporters from Murabari under Khowai police station limits, in the same district. A search operation was on to rescue the captives.
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May - 25 
Three terrorists were killed at Thandi Kassi in the Sheen Dhara village under jurisdiction of Poonch police station. Of the three slain terrorists, one had been identified as Mohammed Islam, an ‘area commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Some arms and
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Three terrorists were killed at Thandi Kassi in the Sheen Dhara village under jurisdiction of Poonch police station. Of the three slain terrorists, one had been identified as Mohammed Islam, an ‘area commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 25 
Two youths were abducted on the same day. Quoting police sources, the report further said that the NLFT terrorists killed a person at Jirania, while a terrorist reported to be from a rival faction was killed following a internecine clash at Padmabill
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Two youths were abducted on the same day. Quoting police sources, the report further said that the NLFT terrorists killed a person at Jirania, while a terrorist reported to be from a rival faction was killed following a internecine clash at Padmabill under Khowai police station in West Tripura.
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May - 25 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists reportedly lifted the ban on two vernacular dailies Poknapham and Kangla Pao, imposed for falsely reporting the news of a factional fight between the terrorist groups. The vernaculars resumed publica
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists reportedly lifted the ban on two vernacular dailies Poknapham and Kangla Pao, imposed for falsely reporting the news of a factional fight between the terrorist groups. The vernaculars resumed publication on May 25 after having stopped publication for two days.
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May - 26 
In another incident, an SF personnel was injured as terrorists fired at an SF camp at Awantipora. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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In another incident, an SF personnel was injured as terrorists fired at an SF camp at Awantipora. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 26 
A report of May 26 indicated that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, may target United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa. Quoting intelligence sources, the report further said Dha
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A report of May 26 indicated that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, may target United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa. Quoting intelligence sources, the report further said Dhaka-based ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua has allegedly hatched a conspiracy with the ISI to kill Rajkhowa, who reportedly wants to surrender to Indian authorities.
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May - 26 
According to a media report, ‘Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supreme commander’ and chairman of the Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), Syed Salahuddin while rejecting reports of giving up their ‘struggle’ as "misinformation by pro-India lobbies" added that terr
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According to a media report, ‘Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supreme commander’ and chairman of the Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), Syed Salahuddin while rejecting reports of giving up their ‘struggle’ as "misinformation by pro-India lobbies" added that terrorist operations would continue in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 26 
According to a report of May 26, a security force (SF) personnel press release said, an extortion racket being run by a gang of surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists was unearthed in Udalguri. The incident occurred follo
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According to a report of May 26, a security force (SF) personnel press release said, an extortion racket being run by a gang of surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists was unearthed in Udalguri. The incident occurred following the arrest one of their linkman who was caught red-handed while serving an extortion notice of Rs 2 lakh on a local businessman. Subsequently, two surrendered NDFB terrorists were also arrested in separate raids from Harisingha and Kajiamati areas of the town. A computer shop owner, who was involved in the printing of extortion notices, was also arrested later.
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May - 26 
According to delayed media reports, police informed that three extortionists masquerading as Naxalites were arrested by the west zone team of the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner’s task force, when the extortionists were allegedly collecting money
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According to delayed media reports, police informed that three extortionists masquerading as Naxalites were arrested by the west zone team of the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner’s task force, when the extortionists were allegedly collecting money from a businessman in Begum Bazar police station limits near the Osmania General Hospital park on May 24.
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May - 26 
According to media reports, a newsman, associated with a Ranchi-based Hindi daily and allegedly an important link man of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), was arrested during an encounter in which four PWG Naxals were k
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According to media reports, a newsman, associated with a Ranchi-based Hindi daily and allegedly an important link man of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), was arrested during an encounter in which four PWG Naxals were killed in Jharkhand's Palamu district on May 26. A carbine, two magazines and a wireless set were recovered from the spot.
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May - 26 
According to media reports, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, while laying the foundation of the Rohtang Pass tunnel at Bahang near Manali, on May 26, expressed regret over India’s delay in giving an immediate and fitting response to Pakistan afte
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According to media reports, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, while laying the foundation of the Rohtang Pass tunnel at Bahang near Manali, on May 26, expressed regret over India’s delay in giving an immediate and fitting response to Pakistan after the terrorist attack on India’s Parliament on December 13, 2001. Had a response been made, it would have been effective in stopping the proxy war being waged by Pakistan against India, he added.
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May - 26 
According to media reports, suspected Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists in West Bengal, on May 26, set off a landmine explosion under a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle and torched a forest guest-house. Six CRPF constables
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According to media reports, suspected Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists in West Bengal, on May 26, set off a landmine explosion under a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle and torched a forest guest-house. Six CRPF constables were injured in the attack. Police suspect it was in retaliation for the killing of two KLO militants two days ago by the security forces in the same area. The landmine exploded at Kajulibasti near the India-Bhutan border, 135 km from Jalpaiguri town.
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May - 26 
According to media reports, tension prevailed for the second day on May 26 at Lilong, near Imphal, as violence broke out during a protest rally organised against the killing of a Manipuri Muslim, MD Allauddin, of Lilong Haoreibi Chandakhonman. The pr
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According to media reports, tension prevailed for the second day on May 26 at Lilong, near Imphal, as violence broke out during a protest rally organised against the killing of a Manipuri Muslim, MD Allauddin, of Lilong Haoreibi Chandakhonman. The protestors burned down five houses and a car. The deceased was picked up by Assam Rifles personnel on May 22 night and was found dead on May 25, at Imphal Barrage, on the Imphal river, under Lilong police station limits. Two others who were also arrested were, however, released and handed over to the police. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed to look into the incident has reportedly refused to collect the body. According to the residents of the houses burnt, around 200 people led by family members of the deceased came and set their houses on fire. However, the family members of the deceased, denying their involvement in the incident, said they had just participated in a rally. Senior police officials visited the spot to take stock of the situation. The JAC submitted a memorandum to the visiting police officials demanding a judicial inquiry into the incident and punishment to the killers.
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May - 26 
According to official sources, terrorists killed a civilian at Habdi bridge in Shopian after abducting him from his residence. Also, three SF personnel and a civilian were injured as terrorists detonated a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Brar, B
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According to official sources, terrorists killed a civilian at Habdi bridge in Shopian after abducting him from his residence. Also, three SF personnel and a civilian were injured as terrorists detonated a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Brar, Bandipora. Reports said the terrorists had planted the IED beneath the road and when a security force vehicle passed over it, the IED exploded.
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May - 26 
In an another encounter at Sangla Sahib in Rajouri district, acting on a tip off provided by police, a joint team of police and army cordoned off the area where the terrorists were reportedly hiding. In the ensuing encounter a terrorist was killed an
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In an another encounter at Sangla Sahib in Rajouri district, acting on a tip off provided by police, a joint team of police and army cordoned off the area where the terrorists were reportedly hiding. In the ensuing encounter a terrorist was killed and the encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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May - 26 
Indian media reports quoting reports from Paris, on May 26, said United States President George W. Bush asked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to "show results'' in keeping terrorists away from carrying out terrorist acts in the Indian State of Ja
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Indian media reports quoting reports from Paris, on May 26, said United States President George W. Bush asked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to "show results'' in keeping terrorists away from carrying out terrorist acts in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. He also added President Musharraf should try to stop infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) into India.
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May - 26 
Media reports indicated that a joint operation was launched by different wings of the security forces (SFs) to arrest two suspects hiding in the general area of Sidra Thandi under the jurisdiction of Poonch police station. The SFs cordoned off the ar
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Media reports indicated that a joint operation was launched by different wings of the security forces (SFs) to arrest two suspects hiding in the general area of Sidra Thandi under the jurisdiction of Poonch police station. The SFs cordoned off the area and asked the two terrorists to surrender. Both the terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter. Security forces have recovered two AK 56 rifles, four AK magazines, 180 rounds of AK ammunition, four hand grenades, a wireless set, a torch and two pouches from the possession of the slain terrorists.
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May - 26 
Official sources said security forces, on securing specific information, conducted searches in the forests at Lalpora in Kupwara district and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the area. SFs also recovered eight rockets, 1,500 rounds
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Official sources said security forces, on securing specific information, conducted searches in the forests at Lalpora in Kupwara district and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the area. SFs also recovered eight rockets, 1,500 rounds of ammunition, 10 kg of RDX, 30 detonators, 25 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGL) and three kg of explosives from a cave at Machil. Official sources pointed out that the arms and ammunition were dumped by terrorists in these areas.
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May - 26 
One terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Sedaw, Shopian in the Pulwama district.
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One terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Sedaw, Shopian in the Pulwama district.
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May - 26 
Reports said unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla indicated barged into the house of a ruling National Conference (NC) activist at Laribal, Zachaldara in Kupwara district and killed him.
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Reports said unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla indicated barged into the house of a ruling National Conference (NC) activist at Laribal, Zachaldara in Kupwara district and killed him.
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May - 26 
Security forces in another encounter at Gool in Udhampur district killed a hardcore Pakistani terrorist. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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Security forces in another encounter at Gool in Udhampur district killed a hardcore Pakistani terrorist. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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May - 26 
The London-based Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights, a voluntary organisation run by Nazir Geelani, has blamed terrorists for the assassination of senior APHC leader Abdul Gani Lone. In a press statement from London, Geelani said, "During and
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The London-based Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights, a voluntary organisation run by Nazir Geelani, has blamed terrorists for the assassination of senior APHC leader Abdul Gani Lone. In a press statement from London, Geelani said, "During and after the Dubai meet, political, pseudo-political and militant schools of opinion have cried wolf and the wolf finally turned itself upon Lone at Eidgah in Srinagar". A meeting of moderate leaders from India and Pakistan was held in Dubai between April 15-16. APHC leaders Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Lone had held talks with Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) Committee chairman Abdul Qayyum Kahn. The meeting is reported to have advocated non-violence and peaceful political means to solve the Kashmir issue. As reported earlier, Lone was assassinated by two unidentified gunmen at a rally in Srinagar on May 21.
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May - 26 
Two civilians were injured at Parat Mula under the jurisdiction of police station Gool when an a IED planted by some unidentified terrorists exploded.
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Two civilians were injured at Parat Mula under the jurisdiction of police station Gool when an a IED planted by some unidentified terrorists exploded.
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May - 27 
A police personnel and eight civilians were injured in a grenade explosion set off by unidentified terrorists in Anantnag town on May 27. Official sources said terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a security force (SF) patrol in Anantnag town. The ter
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A police personnel and eight civilians were injured in a grenade explosion set off by unidentified terrorists in Anantnag town on May 27. Official sources said terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a security force (SF) patrol in Anantnag town. The terrorists manage to escape from the incident site.
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May - 27 
A terrorist was killed in an encounter at Pinhind Sanga Sahib in the Rajouri district.
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A terrorist was killed in an encounter at Pinhind Sanga Sahib in the Rajouri district.
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May - 27 
According to media reports of May 28 Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists claimed responsibility for the killing of 11 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on May 27 in Ukhrul district.
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According to media reports of May 28 Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists claimed responsibility for the killing of 11 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on May 27 in Ukhrul district.
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May - 27 
According to media reports, four left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), including a self-styled 'sub-zonal commander', were killed in an encounter with police near Gatiarwa village of Jharkhand's Palamu district, on May 27.
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According to media reports, four left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), including a self-styled 'sub-zonal commander', were killed in an encounter with police near Gatiarwa village of Jharkhand's Palamu district, on May 27. Four members were killed on the spot while the rest escaped. A carbine, two magazines and a wireless set were recovered from the spot.
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May - 27 
According to media reports, nine National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel in Dhubri district, on May 27. Quoting SF sources, the reports further said the encounter occurred
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According to media reports, nine National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel in Dhubri district, on May 27. Quoting SF sources, the reports further said the encounter occurred in Mahamaya forests, under Gauripur police station limits, following a search operation based on intelligence inputs provided by the State police’s intelligence department. The SFs also seized five AK-47 rifles, four AK-56 rifles, 47 magazines, 240 rounds of ammunition, six Chinese grenades, some cash, army fatigues, and incriminating documents from the slain terrorists.
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May - 27 
According to media reports, police arrested a left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Communist Party of India–Marxist Leninist (Janashakti) group, Ganta Lingaiah, at Singarayakonda in Prakasam district on May 27. He had quit Janashakti in 1995 and was
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According to media reports, police arrested a left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Communist Party of India–Marxist Leninist (Janashakti) group, Ganta Lingaiah, at Singarayakonda in Prakasam district on May 27. He had quit Janashakti in 1995 and was working as a courier for the group by supplying revolutionary literature and organising meetings.
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May - 27 
According to media reports, the police have rejected the claims of natives of Naugarh in Chandauli district that they have confirmed the presence of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) from Jharkhand, in their area. O
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According to media reports, the police have rejected the claims of natives of Naugarh in Chandauli district that they have confirmed the presence of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) from Jharkhand, in their area. Other sources claimed that over- 250 MCC cadres were camping in groups of 15 to 20 in several villages, including in Jaimohini, Majhgao, Karvania, Mairahva, Sahpur Jamsod, Gadila, Narkati and other adjoining areas.
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May - 27 
According to official sources, a police personnel posted at the Maisuma police station was killed by unidentified terrorists near court road on May 27. No outfit has owned responsibility for the killing thus far.
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According to official sources, a police personnel posted at the Maisuma police station was killed by unidentified terrorists near court road on May 27. No outfit has owned responsibility for the killing thus far.
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May - 27 
According to press reports, the State government has decided to wait for the response of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), with regard to the talks to be conducted with them. Mean while, the PWG has declared that it wou
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According to press reports, the State government has decided to wait for the response of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), with regard to the talks to be conducted with them. Mean while, the PWG has declared that it would reveal before June 1 names of its representatives who will participate in the talks with the government. State Home Minister T Devender Goud told press persons that the government would wait for the names of participants in the talks from the PWG’s side. Unnamed official sources said the government might prefer some non-political members in its (government) team at the talks.
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May - 27 
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on May 27, had a discussion over the telephone, with Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee as part of the ongoing Anglo-American diplomatic initiative to defuse military tensions between India and Pakistan. Rep
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on May 27, had a discussion over the telephone, with Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee as part of the ongoing Anglo-American diplomatic initiative to defuse military tensions between India and Pakistan. Reportedly, Vajpayee firmly told Blair that India's patience was running out as Pakistan had failed to keep its promise of curbing cross-border terrorism.
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May - 27 
In a major strike, armed terrorists in Manipur reportedly killed 11 Assam Rifles personnel on May 27, in an encounter and later escaped to the adjoining thick jungles and hill areas. Media reports quoting official sources said unidentified terrorists
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In a major strike, armed terrorists in Manipur reportedly killed 11 Assam Rifles personnel on May 27, in an encounter and later escaped to the adjoining thick jungles and hill areas. Media reports quoting official sources said unidentified terrorists attacked an Assam Rifles convoy from both sides of a hilly road when the latter reached Tongsong near Sangsad village on Imphal-Ukhrul Road. A vehicle in the convoy was totally destroyed when the terrorists lobbed grenades at it. The soldiers, who included an officer, died on the spot. Sources Reports also said the terrorists looted five AK 47 rifles. A large posse of security force led by a senior official were reportedly rushed to the spot and have launched a massive combing operation to track down the fleeing terrorists.
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May - 27 
In another development, the British government indicated that it expected Islamabad to make the first move in de-escalating the tension in the region by putting an end to cross-border terrorism. The British Foreign Office said it had made it clear to
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In another development, the British government indicated that it expected Islamabad to make the first move in de-escalating the tension in the region by putting an end to cross-border terrorism. The British Foreign Office said it had made it clear to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf that he must do more to stop terrorist infiltration into India across the Line of Control (LoC).
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May - 27 
Media reports from Kovvuru on May 27 said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the three incidents in which several Naxalites and police personnel died in West Godavari district.
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Media reports from Kovvuru on May 27 said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the three incidents in which several Naxalites and police personnel died in West Godavari district.
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May - 27 
Referring to State Chief Minister S C Jamir’s claim that 12 to 13 terrorists would soon be surrendering, the Home Minister said the terrorists who had initially begun discussions for their surrender had decided otherwise, as they felt that the rehabi
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Referring to State Chief Minister S C Jamir’s claim that 12 to 13 terrorists would soon be surrendering, the Home Minister said the terrorists who had initially begun discussions for their surrender had decided otherwise, as they felt that the rehabilitation package was unsatisfactory. He is reported to have further added the need for an attractive rehabilitation package.
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May - 27 
Reports said, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) will hold its executive meeting on May 27, today. The meeting has reportedly been convened to decide their future course of action regarding the Bodoland ‘movement’, which would discuss, inter alia, t
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Reports said, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) will hold its executive meeting on May 27, today. The meeting has reportedly been convened to decide their future course of action regarding the Bodoland ‘movement’, which would discuss, inter alia, the feasibility of launching a fresh stir for a separate Bodoland State. The ABSU president, while talking to a Guwahati-based daily from Kokrajhar said ,"We may decide to withdraw support from the ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) if New Delhi does not show its sincerity in resolving the vexed Bodo problem by creating the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) at the earliest ".
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May - 27 
The Meghalaya government is reportedly seeking the help of Church leaders of Garo Hills towards initiating talks with the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist group. According to media reports of May 27 State Home Minister Lotsing A S
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The Meghalaya government is reportedly seeking the help of Church leaders of Garo Hills towards initiating talks with the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist group. According to media reports of May 27 State Home Minister Lotsing A Sangma, during a recent press conference, said the government was prepared for talks with the ANVC but till date the terrorist group had failed to show any sign that it was keen on a discussion. However, the Home Minister is expected to meet members of the A’chik Baptist Dalgipa Krima (ABDK), in Garo Hills, leaders of the Roman Catholic Church and senior citizens of Tura to discuss methods towards bringing the ANVC to the negotiating table, the report added. The Home Minister reportedly added that no terrorist group could find a solution by going directly to the Union Government for talks, as law and order was a state subject. He also blamed the sudden spurt in terrorist activities in the Garo Hills, particularly in West Garo Hills district, on the crackdown by the Bhutanese government on the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Stating that the government was aware that ANVC leaders were staying in Bangladesh and also of their linkages with other terrorist groups, the Home Minister added, there was, however, no concrete information on camps being run by the ANVC in Bangladesh. Commenting on the rehabilitation package to surrendered terrorists, the Home Minister said, according to the new package they would be given free ration for three months and Rs 5,000.
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May - 27 
Two activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) have been arrested from a south Delhi colony, police said on May 27, reports said.
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Two activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) have been arrested from a south Delhi colony, police said on May 27, reports said.
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May - 27 
Unidentified terrorists killed a surrendered terrorist at Harwan, Bandipora. Also, terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian haling from Adebal Watoo, Kulgam.
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Unidentified terrorists killed a surrendered terrorist at Harwan, Bandipora. Also, terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian haling from Adebal Watoo, Kulgam.
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May - 27 
While no group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far, media reports quoting intelligence officials said, either the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) or the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were responsible for the attack.
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While no group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far, media reports quoting intelligence officials said, either the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) or the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were responsible for the attack.
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May - 27 
Yet another report said two persons sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Parat Mula Morh.
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Yet another report said two persons sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Parat Mula Morh.
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May - 28 
A media report of May 28 quoting the just released Annual Report of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for year 2001-02 said India has taken initiatives to seek cooperation from Thailand to stop Northeast terrorist outfits from procuring arms and amm
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A media report of May 28 quoting the just released Annual Report of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for year 2001-02 said India has taken initiatives to seek cooperation from Thailand to stop Northeast terrorist outfits from procuring arms and ammunition from unofficial sources in that country. The reported setting up of camps in Bhutan by some of those outfits like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Liberation Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have also been taken up with the Bhutanese authorities. The report quoted the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), 2001-02 as saying that contemporary forces of social and economic changes have also contributed to unrest in certain segments of tribal communities in the region. Meghalaya is reportedly witnessing militancy of moderate intensity. Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has allegedly been pursuing its evil designs by misguiding people and also by providing arms and training to the outfits in the Northeast. The MHA report also said that Northeastern region is geo-politically the most sensitive because it has only a narrow surface link through Siliguri corridor with rest of India. While examining the security scenario in Northeast the MHA report also said Union government has reimbursed a total of Rs 629.03 crore from 1997-98 to 2001-02 to the Northeastern States as the security related expenses. The report also cited data of number of terrorists killed in various Northeastern States in 2001 during encounters with the security forces. While 282 terrorists were killed in Assam, 65 in Nagaland, 170 in Manipur, 30 in Tripura, 7 in Meghalaya and 20 in Arunachal Pradesh.
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May - 28 
A media report quoting official sources said security forces, on May 28, nabbed a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist from Ratanpur near Tingkhong in Dibrugarh district.
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A media report quoting official sources said security forces, on May 28, nabbed a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist from Ratanpur near Tingkhong in Dibrugarh district.
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May - 28 
A media report said, on May 28, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People's War Group (PWG), have started losing popularity in the tribal areas of Adilabad district among tribals. They were turning against them and were refusing to provide them food
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A media report said, on May 28, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People's War Group (PWG), have started losing popularity in the tribal areas of Adilabad district among tribals. They were turning against them and were refusing to provide them food and shelter. Sources said, in the last one-week alone many incidents were reported where the tribals have revolted against the Naxaites.The tribals of Dampur village in Sirpur Utnoor mandal (administrative unit) under Lingapur police station limits accosted four members of the Indervelli Local Guerrilla Squad when they entered the village to demand food and water. In Gangapur, the villagers took on the District Committee Secretary, Lalitakka, and other important leaders last week when about 30 armed Naxals entered the village to demand food and water.
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May - 28 
A report of May 28 said H E Kathar, the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) chairman has denied the allegation that his cadres were involved in any extortion drive in Taradubi village, under Baithalangso police station limits.
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A report of May 28 said H E Kathar, the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) chairman has denied the allegation that his cadres were involved in any extortion drive in Taradubi village, under Baithalangso police station limits.
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May - 28 
According to media reports from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh State, a number of leaders belonging to various political parties, while welcoming the decision of the government to hold talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s
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According to media reports from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh State, a number of leaders belonging to various political parties, while welcoming the decision of the government to hold talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), reminded the responsibility of the government for holding the talks and warned against the insincerity of the police. The Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary S Sudhakar Reddy called the talks as a ‘historic necessity’ at a public meeting organised by the Peace Initiative Committee (PIC) on May 28, in Hyderabad. He even appealed to the PWG to come to the democratic mainstream and continue their agitation peacefully. Another opposition leader, N Lakshmi Parvathi accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of lacking sincerity in holding the talks.
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May - 28 
According to media reports of May 28, the DPP was critical of the statements made by Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga expressing support for the territorial extension of the cease-fire to Manipur. Referring to the recent ‘Senapati declaration’ of t
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According to media reports of May 28, the DPP was critical of the statements made by Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga expressing support for the territorial extension of the cease-fire to Manipur. Referring to the recent ‘Senapati declaration’ of the Naga Hoho demanding a "greater Nagaland" the DPP urged the PM to take immediate action in the interest of Manipur furthering its integrity and communal harmony.
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May - 28 
According to media reports on May 28, the resentment of people over the activities of left-wing extremists, Naxalites, supposedly belonging to the People’s War Group (PWG), is on the rise in Bastar. Incidents of defiance and resistance by villagers t
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According to media reports on May 28, the resentment of people over the activities of left-wing extremists, Naxalites, supposedly belonging to the People’s War Group (PWG), is on the rise in Bastar. Incidents of defiance and resistance by villagers testify that, reports claimed. For instance, incidents were reported of villagers resisting Naxalites from looting grain stocks from government-run Fair Price Shops getting beaten up. Police officers are of the opinion that such actions of Naxalities, devoid of any principle or ideology, create aversion among the people towards Naxalites, who in their eyes even loot the shops meant for the poor. Another incident which turned the people’s ire against the Naxalites was the killing of a contractor who was laying a road to connect inaccessible villages, and their resistance to installation of hand-pumps and setting up of minor irrigation projects.
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May - 28 
According to media reports quoting sources in the Union Home Ministry, the CM met the Union Home Minister L K Advani and told him that Muivah was willing to hold talks in New Delhi.
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According to media reports quoting sources in the Union Home Ministry, the CM met the Union Home Minister L K Advani and told him that Muivah was willing to hold talks in New Delhi.
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May - 28 
According to media reports, a Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorist identified as Junen Mithar Fansu was killed in an encounter at Hojaipur Basti, under Diphu police station limits in Karbi Anglong district, on May 28.
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According to media reports, a Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorist identified as Junen Mithar Fansu was killed in an encounter at Hojaipur Basti, under Diphu police station limits in Karbi Anglong district, on May 28.
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May - 28 
According to official sources, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel intercepted a conversation between two groups of terrorists at Morha Chambar, Garad area, under the jurisdiction of Kalakote police station, on May 28, laid siege to the village and
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According to official sources, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel intercepted a conversation between two groups of terrorists at Morha Chambar, Garad area, under the jurisdiction of Kalakote police station, on May 28, laid siege to the village and commenced a search operation. In the ensuing encounter, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed while two others managed to escape. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 28 
According to report of May 28 , the Tripura government has planned a pro-active counter-insurgency operations as a strategy against the terrorist outfits. The new strategy was reportedly drawn after a series of high-level meetings of police and secur
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According to report of May 28 , the Tripura government has planned a pro-active counter-insurgency operations as a strategy against the terrorist outfits. The new strategy was reportedly drawn after a series of high-level meetings of police and security force personnel with Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, on May 20. The new strategy relates to deployment of security force (SF) personnel, and reinforcement and strengthening of intelligence network. The Chief Minister reportedly asked the SFs to go all out against the terrorists before they could regroup. He also stressed the need for strategic deployment and reinforcement of the present security-posts to launch a pro-active crackdown on the terrorists.
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May - 28 
According to reports, the secretary of the information and publicity wing of the KRA said over telephone from Dimapur. that the target of the attack was an informer named David Singson, who usually accompanied the 25th AR personnel. KRA also held Dav
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According to reports, the secretary of the information and publicity wing of the KRA said over telephone from Dimapur. that the target of the attack was an informer named David Singson, who usually accompanied the 25th AR personnel. KRA also held David Singson responsible for the killing of one of its cadres by AR personnel.
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May - 28 
An illegal gun factory was unearthed from Alinagar area of Saharsa town and six persons have been arrested, a senior police official said. Country made semi-automatic rifles, guns, revolvers, magazines and empty cartridges were also seized.
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An illegal gun factory was unearthed from Alinagar area of Saharsa town and six persons have been arrested, a senior police official said. Country made semi-automatic rifles, guns, revolvers, magazines and empty cartridges were also seized.
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May - 28 
An SF personnel was injured as unidentified terrorists attacked an SF camp with rockets at Dardpora in Kupwara.
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An SF personnel was injured as unidentified terrorists attacked an SF camp with rockets at Dardpora in Kupwara.
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May - 28 
BSF personnel destroyed a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Wogamuna village in Baramulla on May 28.
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BSF personnel destroyed a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Wogamuna village in Baramulla on May 28.
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May - 28 
In another incident, six SF personnel and two civilians were injured when terrorists attacked their convoy at Kharpura near Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The terrorists escaped from the incident site.
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In another incident, six SF personnel and two civilians were injured when terrorists attacked their convoy at Kharpura near Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The terrorists escaped from the incident site.
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May - 28 
Media reports from London on May 28 said Britain has termed cross-border terrorism and as the "main cause'' for the India-Pakistan crisis and asked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to take "visible action'' to end it. But the Foreign Office welcom
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Media reports from London on May 28 said Britain has termed cross-border terrorism and as the "main cause'' for the India-Pakistan crisis and asked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to take "visible action'' to end it. But the Foreign Office welcomed Gen. Musharraf's "stated commitment'' in his television address on May 27, that Islamabad would not allow its territory to be used for terrorist activity.
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May - 28 
Media reports indicated that police have launched a major combing operation against left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in the Kachchvakund area, Naugarh, on May 28.
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Media reports indicated that police have launched a major combing operation against left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in the Kachchvakund area, Naugarh, on May 28.
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May - 28 
Media reports quoting an official statement of May 28 said, the Manipur State government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the encounter between security forces and terrorists on April 9, 2002, at Pangei Yangdong bazaar where four Central Reserve P
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Media reports quoting an official statement of May 28 said, the Manipur State government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the encounter between security forces and terrorists on April 9, 2002, at Pangei Yangdong bazaar where four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two civilians were killed. The government has reportedly appointed Imphal East District Magistrate Y Surchandra to head the inquiry and submit the report by June 22, 2002. The government is also reported to have agreed to conduct an inquiry headed by a designated Inspector General of police, within a month, into the alleged custodial killing of a civilian Md. Allauddin, whose body was found at Imphal barrage on May 25.
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May - 28 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on May 28, reportedly assured the Union government regarding the willingness of the NSCN-IM leadership headed by T Muivah to hold peace talks with the Vajpayee Government within India.
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on May 28, reportedly assured the Union government regarding the willingness of the NSCN-IM leadership headed by T Muivah to hold peace talks with the Vajpayee Government within India.
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May - 28 
Official sources said terrorists killed two sisters at the Sharat Shopian village in south Kashmir.
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Official sources said terrorists killed two sisters at the Sharat Shopian village in south Kashmir.
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May - 28 
Security forces are reported to have arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorists, including a woman cadre, from various places in Imphal on May 28. While one terrorist of Palace Compound was arrested from the Lalambung Makhong area, anothe
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Security forces are reported to have arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorists, including a woman cadre, from various places in Imphal on May 28. While one terrorist of Palace Compound was arrested from the Lalambung Makhong area, another terrorist who was trying to extort money from businessmen was arrested from the Alu Galli area in the Imphal market.
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May - 28 
Talks are due to be held by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with representatives of Karbi groups on the autonomous State issue, comprising parts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam, on May 31. Karbi groups that will pa
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Talks are due to be held by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with representatives of Karbi groups on the autonomous State issue, comprising parts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam, on May 31. Karbi groups that will participate in talks include Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) and its allies from the hill districts of Assam- Karbi Students’ Association (KSA), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU), Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA) and Dimasa Women’s Society (DWS). The MHA team would be led by a joint secretary. The matter was discussed last in April 1995.
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May - 28 
Terrorists killed a fire services employee at Nayak Bagh. Meanwhile, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter in the Tallan Dar forests in Bhalla area of Doda district.
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Terrorists killed a fire services employee at Nayak Bagh. Meanwhile, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter in the Tallan Dar forests in Bhalla area of Doda district.
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May - 28 
The Assam Rifles on May 28 said that they suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and KRA terrorists responsible for the killing of its personnel.
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The Assam Rifles on May 28 said that they suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and KRA terrorists responsible for the killing of its personnel.
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May - 28 
The Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP) has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister (PM) apprising him of the party’s intention to demand a return to the pre-merger status of Manipur (status prior to 1949), following threat to the territorial integr
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The Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP) has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister (PM) apprising him of the party’s intention to demand a return to the pre-merger status of Manipur (status prior to 1949), following threat to the territorial integrity of the State, as evident from the ongoing peace talks between the NSCN-IM and the Union government at Bangkok.
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May - 28 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Senapati town command, in a press release has claimed to have nabbed three persons indulging in extortion from truck drivers on NH-39 at Taphou Rinkhumai village, Senapati district.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Senapati town command, in a press release has claimed to have nabbed three persons indulging in extortion from truck drivers on NH-39 at Taphou Rinkhumai village, Senapati district.
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May - 29 
A report of May 29 said approximately 40 routes used by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to visit their foreign bases have been identified by the security forces. The report further said a majority of these are used by ULFA to visit
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A report of May 29 said approximately 40 routes used by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to visit their foreign bases have been identified by the security forces. The report further said a majority of these are used by ULFA to visit their camps in Bhutan, but various others from them also lead to Bangladesh and Myanmar. The terrorists are allegedly using the West Bengal corridor for their movement between their bases in Bangladesh and Bhutan. Quoting reports, based on confessions made by surrendered and or arrested terrorists, the report further said ULFA terrorists had also allegedly visited Afghanistan through Pakistan. They were reportedly first taken to Karachi from Dhaka and then to Islamabad by air. Thereafter, they were taken by road to Rawalpindi and subsequently to Afghanistan. Besides terrorists belonging to other outfits from Northeast, including the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) reportedly visited China. However, the terrorists have reportedly been frequenting Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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May - 29 
A sub editor of an English language daily, Kashmir Images, Zaffar Iqbal Sheikh, was injured when three unidentified terrorists attacked him on the same day at his office in Civil Lines, Srinagar. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident sit
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A sub editor of an English language daily, Kashmir Images, Zaffar Iqbal Sheikh, was injured when three unidentified terrorists attacked him on the same day at his office in Civil Lines, Srinagar. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. No outfit has claimed responsibility for his attack thus far. Some media reports attributed the attack to an article about the human face of security forces, which had appeared in the May 29 edition of the newspaper, but Editor Bashir Manzar claimed that there was nothing in the article which could have offended anybody. The shootout occurred 100 yards from the office of Superintendent of Police (SP) East and Kothibagh Police Station.
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May - 29 
A woman haling from Dacha was injured in exchange of firing between SF personnel and terrorists at Bathoi in the Mahore area of Udhampur. The terrorists, who had opened fire on the SF post at Bathoi, managed to escape from the incident site.
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A woman haling from Dacha was injured in exchange of firing between SF personnel and terrorists at Bathoi in the Mahore area of Udhampur. The terrorists, who had opened fire on the SF post at Bathoi, managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 29 
According to media reports from Lucknow, with the rising tension along the borders, Intelligence agencies have alerted the authorities about a new feature of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Uttar Pradesh. The report warns of an attack being
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According to media reports from Lucknow, with the rising tension along the borders, Intelligence agencies have alerted the authorities about a new feature of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Uttar Pradesh. The report warns of an attack being planned at various places of worship and terrorist plans to use surrendered terrorists to carry out the operation. The intelligence report reportedly states that a group of terrorists are believed to have already entered the State from Pakistan. Accordingly, security has been beefed up in the temple city of Ayodhya.
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May - 29 
According to media reports from Warangal, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) resident and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has expressed hope that the initiative of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a dialogue
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According to media reports from Warangal, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) resident and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has expressed hope that the initiative of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a dialogue with the government to resolve conflict would yield desired results. The Chief Minister made these comments while summing up the debate on law and order resolutions on the final day of the three-day conference of party delegates at the Kakatiya Pranganam on May 29
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May - 29 
According to media reports, four Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel were killed and 10 others injured following an ambush laid by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Ghagracherra on the Assam-Agartala National Highwa
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According to media reports, four Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel were killed and 10 others injured following an ambush laid by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Ghagracherra on the Assam-Agartala National Highway in Dhalai district, on May 29. Quoting police sources the reports further said the incident occurred when the TSR personnel, after admitting one of their sick colleagues at G B Hospital were returning to their Saydabari camp in north Tripura district, and were targeted by the terrorists. TSR personnel returned the fire but the terrorists were in an advantageous position on a hillock. The terrorists reportedly managed to escape after the attack. A combing operation was on to nab the terrorists, when reports last came in.
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May - 29 
According to media reports, the ‘area commander’ of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter in the Bastar district on May 28.
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According to media reports, the ‘area commander’ of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter in the Bastar district on May 28.
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May - 29 
According to media reports, the visiting British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, in discussions with the External Affairs Minister, Jaswant Singh on May 29, emphasised the need for action by Pakistan to counter cross-border terrorism.
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According to media reports, the visiting British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, in discussions with the External Affairs Minister, Jaswant Singh on May 29, emphasised the need for action by Pakistan to counter cross-border terrorism.
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May - 29 
Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists are helping organise a terror campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to foment conflict between India and Pakistan, USA Today said quoting US intelligence officials and foreign diplomats, according to a Pakistani media report.
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Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists are helping organise a terror campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to foment conflict between India and Pakistan, USA Today said quoting US intelligence officials and foreign diplomats, according to a Pakistani media report. The report said, Al Qaeda’s current strategy included relieving pressure on its cadres hiding in western Pakistan by forcing the Pakistan government to move troops searching for the terrorists to the eastern border with India.
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May - 29 
In another incident, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed when SF personnel destroyed their hideout at Bulgam village on the Srinagar-Sopore road. Official sources said that SF personnel raided the house of a former terrorist, Alta
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In another incident, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed when SF personnel destroyed their hideout at Bulgam village on the Srinagar-Sopore road. Official sources said that SF personnel raided the house of a former terrorist, Altaf Ahmed Wani, when they were informed about the terrorist presence in it.
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May - 29 
May 29 report said that security force personnel arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist during a raid from the house of a civilian at Thekeraguri village. Identified as Dhruba Chetia alias Aswani Kakoti, he is reported to be the
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May 29 report said that security force personnel arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist during a raid from the house of a civilian at Thekeraguri village. Identified as Dhruba Chetia alias Aswani Kakoti, he is reported to be the cultural secretary of ULFA's Patkai Sakha. The police also seized a .22 revolver from his possession.
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May - 29 
Official sources have indicated that members of the Sumna Bhata Village Defence Committee (VDC) in the Nag area of Kishtwar observed movement of terrorists at village Gangna and laid a siege of the village and commenced a search operation. In the ens
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Official sources have indicated that members of the Sumna Bhata Village Defence Committee (VDC) in the Nag area of Kishtwar observed movement of terrorists at village Gangna and laid a siege of the village and commenced a search operation. In the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was killed and another injured. Two more terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site along with their injured colleague. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 29 
Separately, a delayed report said a Wireless Operator of Meghalaya Police Radio Organisation (MPRO) at Tura was arrested, on May 29, allegedly for his links with NDFB terrorists.
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Separately, a delayed report said a Wireless Operator of Meghalaya Police Radio Organisation (MPRO) at Tura was arrested, on May 29, allegedly for his links with NDFB terrorists.
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May - 29 
SFs defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which had been planted by terrorists close to a Border Security Force (BSF) camp near Gole Market, Srinagar.
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SFs defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which had been planted by terrorists close to a Border Security Force (BSF) camp near Gole Market, Srinagar.
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May - 29 
The all-party meet convened by United Committee, Manipur (UCM) on May 29, to discuss threats to territorial integrity of Manipur, pledged to undertake all necessary measures to ensure that the State boundaries are not altered. This follows the increa
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The all-party meet convened by United Committee, Manipur (UCM) on May 29, to discuss threats to territorial integrity of Manipur, pledged to undertake all necessary measures to ensure that the State boundaries are not altered. This follows the increased threat perception following the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for an extension of the ongoing cease-fire into parts of Manipur in its current peace talks with the Union government. According to media reports, nearly all national and regional political parties active in Manipur were present at the meeting which stressed the need for the State government to pay special attention to this issue and portray a unified stand against the threat to the territorial integrity of Manipur. The need for constitutional protection of the boundary of the State was also emphasised, with representatives of the Democratic People's Party (DPP) calling for an amendment of Article 3 of the Indian Constitution.
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May - 29 
The Manipur State Cabinet on May 29, decided to extend the ‘disturbed area’ status in the State under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA), for another year, beginning June 1. The decision according to media reports, was based on the prev
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The Manipur State Cabinet on May 29, decided to extend the ‘disturbed area’ status in the State under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA), for another year, beginning June 1. The decision according to media reports, was based on the prevailing law and order situation in the State. The ‘disturbed area’ status was declared by the erstwhile Nipamacha government in year 2000, for a two-year period, and is valid till May 31, 2002. It was also decided that the decision would be reconsidered given an improvement in the law and order situation. The cabinet while agreeing to intensify measures to bring a solution to the problem of terrorism in the State also agreed to make proper provisions for the rehabilitation of surrendered terrorists apart from seeking a special package from the Union government towards tackling insurgency. The issue of extension of the State’s ‘disturbed area’ status was discussed extensively by the steering committee of the ruling Secular Progressive Front (SPF) based on reports submitted by various security agencies.
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May - 29 
The United Committee, Manipur (UCM), an apex body of different organisations in Manipur, is reported to have convened an all-party meeting on May 29, today, to discuss the issues arising out of the peace talks between the Union government and the Nat
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The United Committee, Manipur (UCM), an apex body of different organisations in Manipur, is reported to have convened an all-party meeting on May 29, today, to discuss the issues arising out of the peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). Reports quoting a statement from the UCM said the meeting would discuss measures to protect the "territorial integrity" of the State following the NSCN-IM’s demand for the merger of Naga dominated areas of Manipur with Nagaland.
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May - 29 
Two police personnel were killed as two fidayeens (suicide terrorists) attacked the District Police Lines (DPL) in Doda district on May 29 and forced their entry inside after throwing grenades on the main gate. The encounter between security forces (
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Two police personnel were killed as two fidayeens (suicide terrorists) attacked the District Police Lines (DPL) in Doda district on May 29 and forced their entry inside after throwing grenades on the main gate. The encounter between security forces (SFs) and the fidayeens was continuing till last reports came in. Media reports said that this was second attack on the DPL Doda during last six months. In the previous attack, four police personnel were killed while the fidayeens had managed to escape. According to official sources, the suicide terrorists hailed from a particular locality of Doda, which has been identified.
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May - 29 
Two unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from his house at village Dubrian in the Khanetar area of Poonch district. The civilian was later killed while in captivity by the two terrorists, who escaped.
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Two unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from his house at village Dubrian in the Khanetar area of Poonch district. The civilian was later killed while in captivity by the two terrorists, who escaped.
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May - 30 
16 terrorists belonging to various outfits reportedly surrendered on May 30 before the Deputy Inspector General, Assam Rifles, Nagaland Range (North) in Zunheboto, Nagaland, according to media reports quoting a press release. The terrorists surrender
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16 terrorists belonging to various outfits reportedly surrendered on May 30 before the Deputy Inspector General, Assam Rifles, Nagaland Range (North) in Zunheboto, Nagaland, according to media reports quoting a press release. The terrorists surrendered with large quantity of arms and ammunition.
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May - 30 
According to a report of May 30, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists are allegedly using Tura in Meghalaya as transit point to store arms, explosives and other accessories ferried in from Bangladesh. The authorities in Meghalaya h
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According to a report of May 30, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists are allegedly using Tura in Meghalaya as transit point to store arms, explosives and other accessories ferried in from Bangladesh. The authorities in Meghalaya have reportedly been requested by Assam police to prevent NDFB from using Tura for subversive activities. Quoting Assam police sources the report further said these terrorists, particularly belonging to lower ranks of NDFB, use camps inside the dense forest of Garo Hills for their movement between Assam and Meghalaya in connection with transportation of arms. The Assam police claim that a vehicle, seized an unspecified date, was registered in Meghalaya and had a secret arms chamber. Its owner identified as Mukesh Sangma belonged to Tura.
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May - 30 
According to media reports, Karimnagar district police arrested left-wing extremist, Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakthi Naxalite group’s official spokesperson, M.V. Prasad, and five others, and recovered arms and ammunitio
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According to media reports, Karimnagar district police arrested left-wing extremist, Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakthi Naxalite group’s official spokesperson, M.V. Prasad, and five others, and recovered arms and ammunition on May 30.
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May - 30 
According to media reports, the 16-hour encounter between two fidayeen (suicide terrorists) and security forces (SFs) inside the District Police Lines (DPL) in Doda ended on May 30 with the killing of both the fidayeen. The death toll of SFs, which e
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According to media reports, the 16-hour encounter between two fidayeen (suicide terrorists) and security forces (SFs) inside the District Police Lines (DPL) in Doda ended on May 30 with the killing of both the fidayeen. The death toll of SFs, which earlier reports said was two has risen to three with the killing of another SF personnel. Three other police personnel were injured. A police spokesperson said the fidayeen entered the building in army uniforms, and on being intercepted by the sentry on duty, killed him. Later, two more police personnel were killed when they attempted to stop the terrorists. The fidayeen took position in the Canteen block of the DPL, adjacent to a dispensary and family quarters, the spokesperson said, adding one of them blew himself up while another was killed by a police personnel. The fidayeen also took possession of the weaponry of the police, which had been kept in a store near the Canteen block. Official sources said both the slain terrorists were Pakistanis affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). From their possession, police recovered two AK-56 rifles and some ammunition. The terrorists had also lobbed six hand grenades inside the DPL building causing extensive damage. This was the second fidayeen attack on the DPL in Doda. In the first attack on October 1, 2001, three police personnel were killed and 15 others injured while the fidayeen had managed to escape.3
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May - 30 
According to media reports, the NSCN-IM, in a faxed message, denied any involvement in the May 27-ttack on an AR patrol and said the allegation was military propaganda. Pointing out that the KRA had already claimed responsibility for the killings nea
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According to media reports, the NSCN-IM, in a faxed message, denied any involvement in the May 27-ttack on an AR patrol and said the allegation was military propaganda. Pointing out that the KRA had already claimed responsibility for the killings near Leplan Kuki village, the statement said the NSCN-IM was committed to the peace process.
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May - 30 
An LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter in Mendhar, Poonch district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Two associates of the slain terrorist escaped during the encounter.
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An LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter in Mendhar, Poonch district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Two associates of the slain terrorist escaped during the encounter.
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May - 30 
Assam Rifles (AR) in a press realise, on May 30, condemned the terrorist attack on 11 of its personnel as a cowardly act by the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), much against the pop
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Assam Rifles (AR) in a press realise, on May 30, condemned the terrorist attack on 11 of its personnel as a cowardly act by the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), much against the popular sentiments of the villagers of Dongshum and against development in the region. The statement noted that the AR personnel, following a request by the villagers in April, for making available a bulldozer for the construction of a football ground, had taken up the task keeping in mind the absence of recreational facilities in the area. Criticising the terrorists for their cowardly act obstructing the developmental work in the region, the statement wondered if the terrorists were only interested in pursuing their destructive agenda. It also urged the people to voice their opinion against such terrorist acts.
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May - 30 
Bhaderwah police on May 30 arrested the Moulvi (priest) of a local mosque and his associate for getting three students of Bhaderwah abducted by terrorists to reportedly go for arms training in Pakistan to become terrorists. All the three students had
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Bhaderwah police on May 30 arrested the Moulvi (priest) of a local mosque and his associate for getting three students of Bhaderwah abducted by terrorists to reportedly go for arms training in Pakistan to become terrorists. All the three students had been rescued and restored to their families. According to official sources the Moulvi and his associate, with the assistance of a local group of terrorists, got three youths abducted from their houses few days back. They said the abducted youths were taken from Doda to Ramban and lodged in a hotel. From Ramban, they were taken to Qazigund, Verinag and later to a forest area in Kampran. At Kampran, the youths were reportedly introduced to a group of LeT terrorists where they were given a route from where they had to cross over to Pakistan. The youths escaped from Kampran and, consequently, the police brought them back to Bhaderwah.
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May - 30 
C Apok Jamir, the Rajya Sabha member from Nagaland, has termed the insurgency as a national problem and urged the Union government to initiate peace talks with all groups in Nagaland. According to media reports of May 30, Jamir, speaking at a publ
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C Apok Jamir, the Rajya Sabha member from Nagaland, has termed the insurgency as a national problem and urged the Union government to initiate peace talks with all groups in Nagaland. According to media reports of May 30, Jamir, speaking at a public meeting at Aghunato in Nagaland’s Zunheboto district, urged the public along with politicians, bureaucrats, gaonburahs (village headmen), village councils, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO), and Churches to play a constructive role in finding a solution to the problem. He further said Members of Parliament from the North East had been collectively urging the Union government to declare the insurgency problem there as a "national problem".
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May - 30 
In a separate encounter at Bandipore, a Pakistani terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed at Sumlar Gujjarpatti. One of his associates is reported to have escaped with gunshot injuries.
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In a separate encounter at Bandipore, a Pakistani terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed at Sumlar Gujjarpatti. One of his associates is reported to have escaped with gunshot injuries.
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May - 30 
In a separate incident, unidentified terrorists appeared at Meerangund village in the Pattan area and killed a former terrorist at his home. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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In a separate incident, unidentified terrorists appeared at Meerangund village in the Pattan area and killed a former terrorist at his home. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 30 
In another incident, terrorists killed a lady Special Police Officer (SPO) and a civilian and a injured another civilian in the Saj area of Thanna Mandi in Rajouri district.
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In another incident, terrorists killed a lady Special Police Officer (SPO) and a civilian and a injured another civilian in the Saj area of Thanna Mandi in Rajouri district.
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May - 30 
Jammu Police arrested two Kashmiri youths, who had recently returned from Gujarat’s Baroach district and were reportedly on their way to Pakistan to secure arms training for carrying out a fidayeen (suicide) attack in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Kashmiri
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Jammu Police arrested two Kashmiri youths, who had recently returned from Gujarat’s Baroach district and were reportedly on their way to Pakistan to secure arms training for carrying out a fidayeen (suicide) attack in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Kashmiri youths, who had been working in Gujarat for the last two years were reportedly lured by an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Abdul Gani, in a madrassa (seminary) named Darool-ul-Ubema-Arabia Islamia in the Mehmood Nagar locality of Kantharia town.
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May - 30 
Media reports quoting police sources said a special team of Ranchi district police, on May 30 arrested, near Ormanjhi, a dreaded left-wing extremist, Naxalite, of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC), Prem Nath Mistry, and also reportedly recovered seve
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Media reports quoting police sources said a special team of Ranchi district police, on May 30 arrested, near Ormanjhi, a dreaded left-wing extremist, Naxalite, of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC), Prem Nath Mistry, and also reportedly recovered several pamphlets from him.
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May - 30 
Official sources indicated that two SF personnel were killed in an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists at village Thuroo in the Arnas area in Udhampur district. The terrorists, who had laid an ambush for a patrol party of the SFs, lobbed grenades
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Official sources indicated that two SF personnel were killed in an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists at village Thuroo in the Arnas area in Udhampur district. The terrorists, who had laid an ambush for a patrol party of the SFs, lobbed grenades and opened fire killing the two SF personnel. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 30 
Official sources said, at Budbugh village in the Handwara area, SF personnel killed another Pakistani terrorist of the Al-Badr group.
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Official sources said, at Budbugh village in the Handwara area, SF personnel killed another Pakistani terrorist of the Al-Badr group.
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May - 30 
Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that, on specific information, SFs raided a terrorist hideout in the Rainattar forest area of Kokernag in Anantnag district. In the ensuing encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed.
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Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that, on specific information, SFs raided a terrorist hideout in the Rainattar forest area of Kokernag in Anantnag district. In the ensuing encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed.
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May - 30 May - 31
Security forces are reported to have arrested 10 terrorists of different groups in Manipur on May 30 and 31. Four Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were arrested in a search and cordon operation at Keimai bazar, on the Manipur Assam border.
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Security forces are reported to have arrested 10 terrorists of different groups in Manipur on May 30 and 31. Four Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were arrested in a search and cordon operation at Keimai bazar, on the Manipur Assam border. A country made pistol, a 9 mm pistol, a single barrel gun and four detonators were seized.
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May - 30 
Separately, a combined team of Imphal East and West districts police arrested six terrorists of different groups after a massive combing operation in Yurembam village, 12 km from Imphal. While the security forces claimed that four terrorists who w
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Separately, a combined team of Imphal East and West districts police arrested six terrorists of different groups after a massive combing operation in Yurembam village, 12 km from Imphal. While the security forces claimed that four terrorists who were arrested belonged to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), the terrorist group clarified that two of those arrested had been suspended two months back from the outfit for misusing funds, while it denied any links with the other arrested terrorists. Two other terrorists of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested along with a sympathiser.
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May - 30 
Terrorists fired from a rocket launcher at a patrol party of SFs at Deeda in the Gool area of Udhampur district. In the exchange of fire, a woman was injured. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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Terrorists fired from a rocket launcher at a patrol party of SFs at Deeda in the Gool area of Udhampur district. In the exchange of fire, a woman was injured. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 30 
The Jammu Police have set up a 15-member Quick Reaction Team (QRT) in the City police station to meet the threat of another fidayeen attack. According to media reports, Police and Intelligence agencies have identified some temples in the city as poss
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The Jammu Police have set up a 15-member Quick Reaction Team (QRT) in the City police station to meet the threat of another fidayeen attack. According to media reports, Police and Intelligence agencies have identified some temples in the city as possible fidayeen targets.
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May - 30 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) ministry of information and publicity, according to media reports of May 30, expressed serious concern about the May 18-illing of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) ministry of information and publicity, according to media reports of May 30, expressed serious concern about the May 18-illing of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, following a shoot out at Longsa village under Nagaland’s Wokha district. The NSCN-IM release also said it was committed for unity and peace and fully supported the ongoing reconciliation process headed by the Naga Hoho.
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May - 31 June - 1
According to media reports of June 1, security force personnel of 25Bn Assam Rifles (AR), have seriously injured 28 civilians of Dongsung and Liplen Kuki villages on the night of May 31 and June 1 morning. 24 of the injured have been admitted to a ho
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According to media reports of June 1, security force personnel of 25Bn Assam Rifles (AR), have seriously injured 28 civilians of Dongsung and Liplen Kuki villages on the night of May 31 and June 1 morning. 24 of the injured have been admitted to a hospital while the condition of some of them is described as critical. According to reports quoting villagers, AR personnel entered Dongsung village, on the night of May 31, led by a Captain and assaulted four villagers. Separately, on June 1 morning, AR troops allegedly assaulted and stripped some men at the Liplen Kuki village playground. It should be noted that 11 AR personnel were killed on May 27 by Kuki terrorists. The Kuki Movement for Human Rights (KMHR) is reported to have urgently drawn the attention of State Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh to stop the AR personnel from terrorising the villagers. The KMHR is also reported to have requested government assistance to evacuate the injured to hospitals, charging that the AR was refusing to allow their evacuation.
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May - 31 
According to media reports of May 31, six Naxalites at the Baripada circle jail protesting against the denial of basic amenities have been fasting since May 29 and have refused to concede to persuasion by jail authorities to give up fasting. Those fa
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According to media reports of May 31, six Naxalites at the Baripada circle jail protesting against the denial of basic amenities have been fasting since May 29 and have refused to concede to persuasion by jail authorities to give up fasting. Those fasting, who includes a lady, were arrested at Jarki village in Mayurbhanj district on September 16,1999.
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May - 31 
According to media reports on May 31, four private banks in Mumbai are suspected to have been used to carry out the serial bomb blasts in Coimbattore in early 1998. The blasts coincided with Union Home Minister L K Advani's visit to the city. Investi
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According to media reports on May 31, four private banks in Mumbai are suspected to have been used to carry out the serial bomb blasts in Coimbattore in early 1998. The blasts coincided with Union Home Minister L K Advani's visit to the city. Investigations have revealed that as much as Rs 280 crore was transferred to Coimbattore alone, just before the serial blasts and that the banks had flouted Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and had colluded with the laundering syndicates. No introduction was taken when accounts were opened and in many cases it was given by the bank employees themselves. The Income Tax departments’ investigations have also revealed that members of a particular community were involved in the laundering.
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May - 31 
According to media reports on May 31, the peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh Government and left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist People's War Group (PWG), received a new momentum when the extremist part
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According to media reports on May 31, the peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh Government and left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist People's War Group (PWG), received a new momentum when the extremist party naming revolutionary writer P. Varavara Rao, and balladeer Gaddar as their representatives for determining modalities for holding talks. They have also suggested that the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) headed by S.R. Sankaran should act as observer during the talks.
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May - 31 
According to reports, the tripartite negotiations between representatives of Assam government, the Union government and various Karbi groups, held in New Delhi, on May 31 remained inconclusive, though Holiram Terang, the Autonomous State Demand Commi
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According to reports, the tripartite negotiations between representatives of Assam government, the Union government and various Karbi groups, held in New Delhi, on May 31 remained inconclusive, though Holiram Terang, the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) leader said talks were ‘satisfactory’. The talks had been convened by the Union government to discuss issues related to Karbi Aanglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam. The talks would again possibly be resumed. However, no dates were specified by the authorities. According to Terang, his delegation was able to make a point with the authorities that there was reason behind their demands, which includes creation of an autonomous State comprising the above mentioned districts. He said, ‘The government has recognised that there are defects in the institution and these systematic defects needed to be re-examined.’
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May - 31 
Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on May 31, Union Minister for Development of the North-East Region (DONER), C P Thakur, said approximately 10 percent of the region’s development funds finds its way to terrorist groups. He, however, added th
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Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on May 31, Union Minister for Development of the North-East Region (DONER), C P Thakur, said approximately 10 percent of the region’s development funds finds its way to terrorist groups. He, however, added that he was yet to receive any documentary evidence supporting such complaints.
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May - 31 
Also, a separate report said, Srinagar district police, in a series of raids, arrested four terrorists of an unidentified outfit and seized a large quantity of arms and cash. Approximately three dozen small automatic weapons were seized. However, off
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Also, a separate report said, Srinagar district police, in a series of raids, arrested four terrorists of an unidentified outfit and seized a large quantity of arms and cash. Approximately three dozen small automatic weapons were seized. However, official confirmation of the same is awaited.
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May - 31 
Also, the dead body of a civilian was also found from Wandergali forest, Pulwama. He had reportedly been missing since May 25, 2002.
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Also, the dead body of a civilian was also found from Wandergali forest, Pulwama. He had reportedly been missing since May 25, 2002.
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May - 31 
An all-party meet led by United Committee, Manipur (UCM), which met at Imphal for the second time this week on May 31, to discuss the perceived threat to the territorial integrity of the State following peace talks between the Union government and th
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An all-party meet led by United Committee, Manipur (UCM), which met at Imphal for the second time this week on May 31, to discuss the perceived threat to the territorial integrity of the State following peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), reaffirmed its commitment for preserving Manipur’s territorial integrity and resolved unanimously to demand an amendment to Article 3 of the Indian Constitution to safeguard the territorial boundaries of Manipur. The meeting unanimously adopted seven resolutions Political parties represented at the meet also agreed upon the need to form a joint political forum for the protection of Manipur’s territorial integrity, and for political parties and various non governmental organisations (NGOs) to conduct a joint campaign in this respect.
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May - 31 
Besides, a huge haul of arms and explosives have been recovered in a search operation in Fatehpur area, Rajouri district, reports said, adding that recoveries included 12 medium mortars, 10 double bullet rifles, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL
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Besides, a huge haul of arms and explosives have been recovered in a search operation in Fatehpur area, Rajouri district, reports said, adding that recoveries included 12 medium mortars, 10 double bullet rifles, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), eight IEDs, five rocket boosters and a huge quantity of assorted ammunition.
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May - 31 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Western Range) S G Momin described media reports of terrorists’ surrender as baseless and a handiwork of "some self-styled mediator with vested interest". Recently it was reported that 50 Achik National Volun
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Western Range) S G Momin described media reports of terrorists’ surrender as baseless and a handiwork of "some self-styled mediator with vested interest". Recently it was reported that 50 Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists had surrendered in Meghalaya. Talking to the media on May 31 he expressed hope of major success following the Meghalaya government initiating a peace process with ANVC terrorists, with Church leaders as mediators. The DIG also accused United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) of assisting the ANVC with logistics-support.
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May - 31 
Five Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured following an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists––suspected foreign mercenaries, at Doprian, Khanetar area, Poonch, on May 31. Reports quoting official sources said the incident occurred when an
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Five Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured following an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists––suspected foreign mercenaries, at Doprian, Khanetar area, Poonch, on May 31. Reports quoting official sources said the incident occurred when an SPOs patrol party came under heavy firing and grenades, too, were lobbed at them. Even though security forces (SFs) returned fire, the terrorists reportedly managed to escape. The SF personnel were later admitted to a hospital. Two of them are reported to be serious. A search operation was on when reports last came in.
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May - 31 
In another grenade attack, the intended target being patrol party of the Border Security Force (BSF), late on May 31, a child was killed and 16 others, including two SF personnel, injured in Chinar Colony, near Gonikhan,
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In another grenade attack, the intended target being patrol party of the Border Security Force (BSF), late on May 31, a child was killed and 16 others, including two SF personnel, injured in Chinar Colony, near Gonikhan,
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May - 31 
In another incident, an unidentified terrorist shot at and killed a person at Maisuma, on May 31, in Srinagar.
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In another incident, an unidentified terrorist shot at and killed a person at Maisuma, on May 31, in Srinagar.
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May - 31 
Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists set ablaze two houses at Dansal Khatri village under the jurisdiction of Assar police station in Udhampur district, on the same day. No one was inured.
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Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists set ablaze two houses at Dansal Khatri village under the jurisdiction of Assar police station in Udhampur district, on the same day. No one was inured.
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May - 31 
Mizo National Front (MNF) Returnees Association, an organisation of former terrorists, on May 31 threatened to boycott the Peace Day celebrations, in protest against "continuing harassment of some of their colleagues," according to media reports. The
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Mizo National Front (MNF) Returnees Association, an organisation of former terrorists, on May 31 threatened to boycott the Peace Day celebrations, in protest against "continuing harassment of some of their colleagues," according to media reports. The Peace Day celebrations scheduled to be held on June 30 are to commemorate the anniversary of signing the Mizo Accord on June 30 1986, by MNF leader Laldenga and Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. More than 500 terrorists surrendered following the Accord. Threatening to boycott the Peace Day celebrations, the association alleged that some of their colleagues were tried of running around the Courts for offences they committed during the insurgency years, even though a general amnesty was given to all former terrorists as per the terms of the accord. The statement further charged the Mizoram government with non-payment of housing incentive to the former terrorists as envisaged in the Accord. The former terrorists further alleged that the full amount of rehabilitation and resettlement was yet to be disbursed.
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May - 31 
Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir once again urged all the 16 tribes of Nagaland to put up a united front to find a political solution to the Naga problem and urged for transparency in the ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the Naga
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Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir once again urged all the 16 tribes of Nagaland to put up a united front to find a political solution to the Naga problem and urged for transparency in the ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the Naga terrorists. The Chief Minister, stating that the negotiating parties had not been maintaining transparency in their talks, questioned if they were working out a solution in secret. The Chief Minister further expressed surprise that Nagas were talking of sovereignty, and independence while at the same time also of taking part in the elections, which are held under the Constitution of India. The CM further expressed surprise at the absence of a cease-fire between the Naga terrorist groups, while the cease-fire between the terrorists and the Indian army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was being successfully implemented. Jamir also deplored that, in the name of Naga nationalism, people were being extorted and that they were frightened to speak frankly for fear of guns.
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May - 31 
Separate reports quoting official sources said an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle at Lal Ded Hospital crossing, near Iqbal Park of Srinagar, on May 31. The grenade reportedly exploded close to the
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Separate reports quoting official sources said an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle at Lal Ded Hospital crossing, near Iqbal Park of Srinagar, on May 31. The grenade reportedly exploded close to the BSF vehicle. Eleven civilians and three BSF personnel were injured in this attack. The condition of three injured civilians is critical.
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May - 31 
Separately, according to reports from Hyderabad on May 31, the PWG accused the State government of being insincere, and the police of creating hurdles, despite the announcement by the PWG of a cease-fire from May 10. It said the government’s willingn
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Separately, according to reports from Hyderabad on May 31, the PWG accused the State government of being insincere, and the police of creating hurdles, despite the announcement by the PWG of a cease-fire from May 10. It said the government’s willingness to hold peace talks was a result of continuous efforts by the general public and "democrats".
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May - 31 
Separately, an SF personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles was injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists in the Bhanan forest area, Doda district, on May 31 evening.
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Separately, an SF personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles was injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists in the Bhanan forest area, Doda district, on May 31 evening.
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May - 31 
Separately, villagers living in the Motbung––Kanglatombi area alleged the Army was intimidating them to attend a peace rally being organised by the 21 AR in the area to be held on June1. According to media reports of May 31, some villagers told th
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Separately, villagers living in the Motbung––Kanglatombi area alleged the Army was intimidating them to attend a peace rally being organised by the 21 AR in the area to be held on June1. According to media reports of May 31, some villagers told the media that a Captain of 21 AR has ordered compulsorily participation and threatened villagers against non-participation. Stating that several village chiefs were called recently and instructed to send representatives of every house for the peace rally, the villagers said security forces were forcing them to shout slogans against terrorists. They further expressed fear of counter-attack by terrorists in case they attended the rally.
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May - 31 
The Kuki Movement for Human Rights (KMHR) reportedly submitted a memorandum to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and urged halting excesses committed by security forces, especially by Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, against innocent villagers of Khom
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The Kuki Movement for Human Rights (KMHR) reportedly submitted a memorandum to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and urged halting excesses committed by security forces, especially by Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, against innocent villagers of Khomunnom, Jangnoi, Thingphai, Kholen and other villages, following the killing of 11 AR personnel on May 27. According to media reports of May 31, the KMHR has complained that, following the killings, many innocent Kuki villagers were picked up and tortured by the AR without issuing arrest warrants. Stating that six villagers of Khomunom were picked up on May 28 and 29 without any arrest warrants and were still in AR custody, the KMHR urged the Chief Minister to stop the later from harassing innocent villagers. The KMHR also accused National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists of guiding and training the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres at training camps at Leisan, and for using them as guides and arming them to torture, kill and harass the Kuki public. The KMHR accused the NSCN-IM of using the KRA and the UKLF in the proxy war as it could not openly carry out such acts due to its commitment to the ongoing Naga peace talks.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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