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May - 1 
In a joint operation, the Assam Police and Army arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Dhaneswar Boro and Nabajit Das, when they were travelling in a vehicle carrying 800-grams of heroin wort
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In a joint operation, the Assam Police and Army arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Dhaneswar Boro and Nabajit Das, when they were travelling in a vehicle carrying 800-grams of heroin worth INR 16 00000 in a sealed packet with a label of Thailand manufacturer near the bus stand at Barpeta Road on May 1- evening, according to Assam Tribune.
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May - 1 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) submitted its charter of demands to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on May 1. According to NDFB sources, the ‘liberation’ of Bodoland reportedly figured in the charter of demands of the outfit.
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) submitted its charter of demands to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on May 1. According to NDFB sources, the ‘liberation’ of Bodoland reportedly figured in the charter of demands of the outfit.
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May - 1 
On May 1, one UNLF cadre, L. Umakanta alias Ibomcha, was arrested by the AR personnel during another search operation at general area of Moijin in the Thoubal district.
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On May 1, one UNLF cadre, L. Umakanta alias Ibomcha, was arrested by the AR personnel during another search operation at general area of Moijin in the Thoubal district.
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May - 1 
One ‘sergeant’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Kalpajyoti Gogoi alias Kolamoni, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation near Sapekhati police station in the Sonari district on May 1-evening, rep
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One ‘sergeant’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Kalpajyoti Gogoi alias Kolamoni, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation near Sapekhati police station in the Sonari district on May 1-evening, reports Sentinel.
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One Army man, identified as Havildar Saheb Singh, and one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Ajay Deka, were killed during an encounter at Dalanghat under Kalaigaon police station in the Darrang district on May 1-night, according to Te
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One Army man, identified as Havildar Saheb Singh, and one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Ajay Deka, were killed during an encounter at Dalanghat under Kalaigaon police station in the Darrang district on May 1-night, according to Telegraph. Two militants, including one injured in the encounter, managed to escape. A pistol, two magazines, 115 rounds of AK-47 rifle ammunition and mobile phones were recovered from the incident site. Meanwhile, Sentinel reports that eight ULFA cadres were engaged in the encounter and one of them, identified as Partha Pratim Das, was arrested from the incident site.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a liquor trader by slitting his throat in the Koraput district on May 1, reports The Hindu. Villagers found the body of the trader, Nala Brundaban in his liquor shop at Karli villag
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a liquor trader by slitting his throat in the Koraput district on May 1, reports The Hindu. Villagers found the body of the trader, Nala Brundaban in his liquor shop at Karli village on May 2. A hand written letter recovered near the body said that the Maoists had killed the trader suspecting him to be a police informer. Brundaban had been earlier been asked by the Maoists not to carry on with his liquor trade as it was affecting the tribal population. This was the third incident in two months in which a liquor trader was killed by the Maoists in Orissa.
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The four-day-long operation of Rashtriya Rifles in the Tsoornar forest area of Kupwara district ended on May 1 with the death of two militants and one soldier, according to Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, Commanding Officer, Col A. K. Sharma, a
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The four-day-long operation of Rashtriya Rifles in the Tsoornar forest area of Kupwara district ended on May 1 with the death of two militants and one soldier, according to Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, Commanding Officer, Col A. K. Sharma, and another soldier had sustained injuries in the beginning of the operation on April 28. Later one of the holed up militants was killed and on May 1, one soldier and another militant was killed.
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) asked Tara Devi, chief judicial magistrate of Bishnupur district, to ‘surrender’ before the outfit within five days or else face theoutfits’s death ‘sentence’. She was ‘accused’ by
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) asked Tara Devi, chief judicial magistrate of Bishnupur district, to ‘surrender’ before the outfit within five days or else face theoutfits’s death ‘sentence’. She was ‘accused’ by the outfit of allegedly conniving with the AR personnel in arresting and later killing one of its cadres, Mohammed Zimi alias Keny. The outfit also threatened two other persons, Loukham Sova Singh and Kangujam Rajen Singh, to ‘surrender’ before April 6 for allegedly showing ‘disrespect’ as well as conspiring to split the outfit. Further, the Military Council faction said the Maphou Dam village vice-chairman is in its captivity and he was abducted for failing to ‘appear’ before the outfit to ‘clarify’ certain matters.
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The passenger bus service between Takhel and Imphal was disrupted due to the monetary demand of an unidentified militant group, according to Sangai Express. A large number of people mostly women protested at Wakat Meepham in Takhel Panthoibi Bazar an
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The passenger bus service between Takhel and Imphal was disrupted due to the monetary demand of an unidentified militant group, according to Sangai Express. A large number of people mostly women protested at Wakat Meepham in Takhel Panthoibi Bazar and asked the militant group to withdraw its demand and allow continuation of the service in the interest of the people.
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Two Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, Rifleman R.K. Trichi and Rifleman B.T. Barbar, were killed while four others were wounded when the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ambushed troops travelling on security convoys at two places in the New Somtal
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Two Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, Rifleman R.K. Trichi and Rifleman B.T. Barbar, were killed while four others were wounded when the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ambushed troops travelling on security convoys at two places in the New Somtal area in the Chandel district on May 1, reports Imphal Free Press. While one attack was carried out at an unspecified place between Phairengkot and Hrengkot village, the other one occurred at Molcham. Following the ambush, militants reportedly managed to escape into the nearby hilly terrains and thick forests.
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Two civilians and a National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Unification (NSCN-U) cadre were killed during an internecine clash between the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-U militants at Old Showuba village
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Two civilians and a National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Unification (NSCN-U) cadre were killed during an internecine clash between the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-U militants at Old Showuba village under Niuland sub-division in the Dimapur district on May 1, reports Sentinel.
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Two ULFA cadres, Indra Raja alias Numal Konwar and his wife Dharitri alias Damayanti, were arrested when they were undergoing treatment for malaria at a private hospital in the Guwahati city on May 1, reports Assam Tribune. They belonged to Baghara v
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Two ULFA cadres, Indra Raja alias Numal Konwar and his wife Dharitri alias Damayanti, were arrested when they were undergoing treatment for malaria at a private hospital in the Guwahati city on May 1, reports Assam Tribune. They belonged to Baghara village in the Morigaon district and were trained in Bhutan.
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A group of three militants intruded into two houses at village Kuchaal in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on May 2 and kidnapped two civilians identified as Bashir Ahmed, a PHE employee and Imtiyaz Ahmed, a surrendered militant, Daily Excelsior
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A group of three militants intruded into two houses at village Kuchaal in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on May 2 and kidnapped two civilians identified as Bashir Ahmed, a PHE employee and Imtiyaz Ahmed, a surrendered militant, Daily Excelsior reported. The militants took away the civilians to a surrounding forest area and were reported to have held them hostage for few hours before killing both of them. Bodies of both the persons were recovered from the Kuchaal forest area on May 3-morning during a search operation launched by local people and police. Police and security forces have started a search operation for the militants, who were suspects to be local cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit. Sources said Imtiyaz Ahmed was killed by the militants as they were opposed to his surrender and were asking him to resume militant activities. However, Imtiyaz, who had surrendered in 2002, had refused to again take up the guns. Bashir was killed for his association with the surrendered militant.
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May - 2 
According to The Hindu, people of two villages in Manipur will be issued licensed guns to protect themselves against the militants. The Cabinet is reported to have taken a decision to this effect on May 2-night. Bolt-action rifles will be issued to 2
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According to The Hindu, people of two villages in Manipur will be issued licensed guns to protect themselves against the militants. The Cabinet is reported to have taken a decision to this effect on May 2-night. Bolt-action rifles will be issued to 200 villagers of Heirok in the Thoubal district and 100 villagers of Chajing in the Imphal West district. A Government spokesman said that on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir, Special Police Officers (SPOs) would be appointed. They would be issued .303 rifles and motorbikes for patrol duty. Each SPO would be paid a remuneration of INR 3,000 a month. The proposal for issuing licensed guns had been approved by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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May - 2 
On May 2, the Assam Government warned the Centre that if it accepted the National Democratic Front of Bodoland’s (NDFB) charter of demands, including ‘liberation’ of Bodoland to start a dialogue with the outfit, it would strengthen ULFA’s argument to
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On May 2, the Assam Government warned the Centre that if it accepted the National Democratic Front of Bodoland’s (NDFB) charter of demands, including ‘liberation’ of Bodoland to start a dialogue with the outfit, it would strengthen ULFA’s argument to sit for talks only if ‘sovereignty’ was discussed, according to Telegraph.
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May - 2 
The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Maddedu divisional committee member of the Dandakaranya region, Velpula Rajesh Kumar alias Tirupati and area committee member, local organizing squad (LOS) commander and his wife
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The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Maddedu divisional committee member of the Dandakaranya region, Velpula Rajesh Kumar alias Tirupati and area committee member, local organizing squad (LOS) commander and his wife Chunchu Rama Devi alias Sharada surrendered before Karimnagar Superintendent of Police Y Gangadhar on May 2. Tirupati, a native of Khammampalli in Manthani Mutharam mandal (administrative division) of former Assembly Speaker D. Sripada Rao at Dubbalapadu in Manthani division of Karimnagar district. He had joined the left-wing extremism in 1993 as dalam (squad) member.
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May - 2 
The Manipur Cabinet chaired by the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 2 decided to accede to the demands of the Heirok and Chajing people to provide them guns after creating posts of Special Police Officers (SPOs), reports Imphal Free Press . Th
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The Manipur Cabinet chaired by the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 2 decided to accede to the demands of the Heirok and Chajing people to provide them guns after creating posts of Special Police Officers (SPOs), reports Imphal Free Press . The Cabinet agreed to select 500 local volunteers, including 300 from Heirok in the Thoubal district and 200 from Lilong Chajing, and impart them training on the use of weapons and techniques to protect themselves from the militants.
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May - 3 
A civilian, Sher Mohammad, a Panchayat (local administrative body) member was kidnapped by the militants from his house in the Mahore area of Reasi district.
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A civilian, Sher Mohammad, a Panchayat (local administrative body) member was kidnapped by the militants from his house in the Mahore area of Reasi district.
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May - 3 
According to Telegraph, Nirmal Konwar, ‘second-in-command of the 27 battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), confessed that the outfit is now carrying out only operation-specific recruitment, where a person is assigned a single task
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According to Telegraph, Nirmal Konwar, ‘second-in-command of the 27 battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), confessed that the outfit is now carrying out only operation-specific recruitment, where a person is assigned a single task and has no links with the outfit thereafter. Konwar and his wife were arrested when they were undergoing treatment at a nursing home in Guwahati on May 1. "If the target is a politician, persons having access to the political field are being selected for the purpose. Training is provided on the use of pen pistols," he said. The report added that these recruits, when arrested, cannot provide any clues to the police because they are unaware of the identities of those who engaged them.
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May - 3 
According to Telegraph, unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of a retired Government official, Kokamani Singh, at Chingmeirong Khongnang Karak in the capital Imphal on May 3-night. However, no one was injured in the attack.
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According to Telegraph, unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of a retired Government official, Kokamani Singh, at Chingmeirong Khongnang Karak in the capital Imphal on May 3-night. However, no one was injured in the attack.
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May - 3 
All inter-state passenger bus services were suspended since May 3 in connection with heavy demands from various militant groups and social organisations operating in both the hills and valley districts of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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All inter-state passenger bus services were suspended since May 3 in connection with heavy demands from various militant groups and social organisations operating in both the hills and valley districts of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 3 
Army personnel arrested one Black Widow (BW) cadre and a suspected female militant when they neutralised a hideout of the outfit at Relai near Maibong in the North Cachar Hills district on May 3, according to Shillong Times. The hideout had logistic
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Army personnel arrested one Black Widow (BW) cadre and a suspected female militant when they neutralised a hideout of the outfit at Relai near Maibong in the North Cachar Hills district on May 3, according to Shillong Times. The hideout had logistic supports, rations and many bunkers.
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May - 3 
Further, 80 Councillors of two Nagar Panchayats (urban local body) and three Municipal Councils submitted their resignations to the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 3. With this, the number of Councillors who have resigned to protest t
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Further, 80 Councillors of two Nagar Panchayats (urban local body) and three Municipal Councils submitted their resignations to the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 3. With this, the number of Councillors who have resigned to protest the monetary demands of militant groups has reached 230 since April 28.
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May - 3 
Guwahati Police recovered 13 detonators, five gelatine sticks and a large number of safety fuses from an Assam State Transport Corporation bus near the 7 mile area on May 3, reports Assam Tribune. Shillong Times added that two persons were arrested f
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Guwahati Police recovered 13 detonators, five gelatine sticks and a large number of safety fuses from an Assam State Transport Corporation bus near the 7 mile area on May 3, reports Assam Tribune. Shillong Times added that two persons were arrested from the incident site.
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May - 3 
Kantipuronline reports that the dead body of an abducted Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary of the Bispitti VDC, Allauddin Ansari, was found buried at the bank of Chharahara River in the Sitamarhi district of the Indian State of Bihar on M
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Kantipuronline reports that the dead body of an abducted Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary of the Bispitti VDC, Allauddin Ansari, was found buried at the bank of Chharahara River in the Sitamarhi district of the Indian State of Bihar on May 3. According to Ramshila Devi of Halkhori-5, who was arrested in connection with Ansari's abduction, Ansari was murdered a week after his abduction by an unidentified armed group on January 10 from his rented home. Indian Police has reportedly arrested three Indian nationals, including a woman, in connection with the murder.
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May - 3 
On May 3, another LAEF militant, Satjeng M. Sangma, surrendered before the Williamnagar Police.
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On May 3, another LAEF militant, Satjeng M. Sangma, surrendered before the Williamnagar Police.
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May - 3 
One Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre, Rolex Misao, was shot dead by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants at Saikul area in the Senapati district on May 3-evening, reports Sangai Express.
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One Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre, Rolex Misao, was shot dead by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants at Saikul area in the Senapati district on May 3-evening, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 3 
One Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Qasim Din, was arrested by the security forces (SFs) in the Bonjwah area of Kishtwar district on May 3. He was a close associate of Abu Hamza, a top LeT militant, who was gunned down by the SFs at Bon
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One Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Qasim Din, was arrested by the security forces (SFs) in the Bonjwah area of Kishtwar district on May 3. He was a close associate of Abu Hamza, a top LeT militant, who was gunned down by the SFs at Bonjwah four days back. Qasim had managed to escape in the encounter in which Abu Hamza was killed and had since then taken shelter in Kanuao forest. One SLR with two magazines and 26 rounds were recovered from him.
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May - 3 
One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Brahmacharimayum Ngoubi alias Nongthangsana, was arrested by Manipur Police from Kongpal Khaidem Leikai in the Imphal East district on May 3, according to Sangai Express.
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One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Brahmacharimayum Ngoubi alias Nongthangsana, was arrested by Manipur Police from Kongpal Khaidem Leikai in the Imphal East district on May 3, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 3 
Telegraph reports that the Bangladesh based Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HUJI) outfit is trying to resuscitate the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) in Manipur.
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Telegraph reports that the Bangladesh based Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HUJI) outfit is trying to resuscitate the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) in Manipur.
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May - 4 
A day earlier on May 4, another NSCN-IM militant, ‘lieutenant’ A. Pouken Zeliang, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Burma Camp area in Dimapur.
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A day earlier on May 4, another NSCN-IM militant, ‘lieutenant’ A. Pouken Zeliang, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Burma Camp area in Dimapur.
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May - 4 
A joint team of the Army from Kukurkata, the East Garo Hills district police and personnel of the 2nd MLP Battalion arrested Walter R. Sangma, personal bodyguard of the slain ‘chairman’ of the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) Peter Marak, at Sa
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A joint team of the Army from Kukurkata, the East Garo Hills district police and personnel of the 2nd MLP Battalion arrested Walter R. Sangma, personal bodyguard of the slain ‘chairman’ of the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) Peter Marak, at Sarangkol village in the Bajengdoba area on May 4-night, reports Shillong Times. He confessed to have killed Peter in a hideout near Songsak in December 2007 over an argument about the share of looted money.
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May - 4 
Giving into the diktat of Maoists, 64 activists of the ruling Janata Dal-United and Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in the Islampur assembly constituency of Gaya district on May 4 announced they would resign from the primary membership of their parti
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Giving into the diktat of Maoists, 64 activists of the ruling Janata Dal-United and Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in the Islampur assembly constituency of Gaya district on May 4 announced they would resign from the primary membership of their parties. Official sources said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had abducted 37 political activists and had taken them to the Chakrabanda hill area. These activists had been released on the condition that would resign from their parties by May 4.
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May - 4 
On May 4, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and injured another in the Bhomaragarh area of the Purulia district, reports The Telegraph. The slai
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On May 4, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and injured another in the Bhomaragarh area of the Purulia district, reports The Telegraph. The slain member of the CPI-M zonal committee, Ganapati Bhadra, was shot several times in the stomach with a pistol, while travelling on a motorcycle. Rampada Mandi who was riding pillion on Ganapati’s motorcycle, was also shot, but he managed escape, the report added.
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May - 4 
The NSCN-IM accused the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) of carrying out an ethnic cleansing in Nagaland.
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The NSCN-IM accused the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) of carrying out an ethnic cleansing in Nagaland.
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May - 4 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Unification (NSCN-U) cadres, identified as ‘sgt. maj.’ Yanger Phom and ‘pvt’ Kavito Sema, were killed during an internecine clash between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Unification (NSCN-U) cadres, identified as ‘sgt. maj.’ Yanger Phom and ‘pvt’ Kavito Sema, were killed during an internecine clash between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-U at Merapani in the Wokha district on May 4-evening, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 5 
A former Janashakti Naxalite was found dead with stab injuries on the outskirts of Kandikatkur village in the Illanthakunta mandal (administrative division) of Karimnagar district. A letter placed besides the body in the name of Telangana Janavimukti
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A former Janashakti Naxalite was found dead with stab injuries on the outskirts of Kandikatkur village in the Illanthakunta mandal (administrative division) of Karimnagar district. A letter placed besides the body in the name of Telangana Janavimukti Sena claimed responsibility for the killing and branded the slain person a police informer.
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May - 5 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East district Police commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles during an encounter at Phayeng Makha Leikai in the Imphal West district on May 5-afternoon, reports Sangai Express. One
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East district Police commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles during an encounter at Phayeng Makha Leikai in the Imphal West district on May 5-afternoon, reports Sangai Express. One M-20 pistol, five live rounds and a wireless set were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 5 
Assam Police on May 5 neutralised an extortion racket and arrested four persons, including a minor, in the Jorhat district. They were identified as Rupakjyoti Dutta, his young brother Swargam, Rupak Dutta and Bitupan Dutta.
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Assam Police on May 5 neutralised an extortion racket and arrested four persons, including a minor, in the Jorhat district. They were identified as Rupakjyoti Dutta, his young brother Swargam, Rupak Dutta and Bitupan Dutta.
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May - 5 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered in Warangal. They were identified as Khammam district committee member CP Koppula Bathakaiah alias Naveen of Tadvai mandal (administrative division), Chennur Local Guerrilla Squad (
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered in Warangal. They were identified as Khammam district committee member CP Koppula Bathakaiah alias Naveen of Tadvai mandal (administrative division), Chennur Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) commander, Dudapaka Sampath alias Kondanna of Chityal, Chilpur LGS commander Velmala Bhemavva alias Nirmala of Khanapur in Adilabad, and Khammam district committee member Vajja Samba Rao alias Ashok of Govindraopet mandal.
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May - 5 
In another incident, police recovered one 8-mm rifle and 30 live ammunition from a dump of the Praja Pratighatana at Pathipally village in the Warangal district.
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In another incident, police recovered one 8-mm rifle and 30 live ammunition from a dump of the Praja Pratighatana at Pathipally village in the Warangal district.
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May - 5 
In separate incidents, two civilians, including a college student, and a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant were shot dead by unidentified militants in Dimapur on May 5.
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In separate incidents, two civilians, including a college student, and a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant were shot dead by unidentified militants in Dimapur on May 5.
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May - 5 
Indian Express reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 6 called for a bandh (general strike) in the Purulia district on May 8 (today) and asked people to boycott the forthcoming panchayat (village level self-govern
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Indian Express reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 6 called for a bandh (general strike) in the Purulia district on May 8 (today) and asked people to boycott the forthcoming panchayat (village level self-government institution) polls. The report further said that the Maoists have also stepped up their activities in Bankura, West Midnapore and Birbhum districts ahead of the polls.
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May - 5 
On May 5, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Dubraj Hembram, in the Hitinglohar village area of Purulia district, reports The Hindu.
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On May 5, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Dubraj Hembram, in the Hitinglohar village area of Purulia district, reports The Hindu.
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May - 5 
On May 5, three Naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti, including two senior leaders, were killed during an encounter with the police in the Rollapadu forests under Tekulapalli police
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On May 5, three Naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti, including two senior leaders, were killed during an encounter with the police in the Rollapadu forests under Tekulapalli police station limits of Khammam district, reports The Hindu. Eight other Naxalites, however, managed to escape. Two 88 mm rifles, a Springfield rifle and a tapancha (locally made revolver) were recovered from the incident site. The slain Naxalites were identified as ‘district committee secretary’ Solipeta Yadava Reddy alias Daya, ‘State committee member’ Konda Sanjeeva Reddy alias Bhaskar and Pandu Yadagiri alias Arun, a ‘district committee secretary’.
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May - 5 
On May 5, three Naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to the Communist Party of India-United States of India (CPI-USI) set ablaze a passenger bus in the Borlagudem village of Mahamutharam mandal (administrative division) in the Karimnagar distri
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On May 5, three Naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to the Communist Party of India-United States of India (CPI-USI) set ablaze a passenger bus in the Borlagudem village of Mahamutharam mandal (administrative division) in the Karimnagar district, reports The Hindu.
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May - 5 
One improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from a bus coming from Nagrijuli to Adabari in Guwahati on May 5-morning, according to Sentinel. The IED was later defused by bomb experts. One person was arrested in this connection.
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One improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from a bus coming from Nagrijuli to Adabari in Guwahati on May 5-morning, according to Sentinel. The IED was later defused by bomb experts. One person was arrested in this connection.
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May - 5 
The Hindu reports that the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on May 5 asked the Patna Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate into the incident of the resignation of 64 political activists in the Gaya district due to threat of the Maois
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The Hindu reports that the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on May 5 asked the Patna Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate into the incident of the resignation of 64 political activists in the Gaya district due to threat of the Maoists. "I have taken a serious note of media reports of several National Democratic Alliance (NDA) workers having left their parties in three blocks of Gaya district," the Chief Minister said. He said he had asked the IGP to investigate alleged police atrocities and implication of innocent persons in false cases in Maoist-related cases that led the Maoists to issue threats. He also said that a high-level committee comprising senior party leaders from the State and outside would also be constituted to look into the charge of lack of development in the affected areas.
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May - 5 
The Warangal district police arrested eight Naxalites belonging to the Praja Pratighatana group while they were transporting weapons in two separate incidents in the Warangal town. In the first incident, police intercepted a vehicle near KITS College
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The Warangal district police arrested eight Naxalites belonging to the Praja Pratighatana group while they were transporting weapons in two separate incidents in the Warangal town. In the first incident, police intercepted a vehicle near KITS College on the outskirts of Hanamkonda and arrested five extremists along with a 9-mm pistol with eight rounds and one 8-mm tapancha with five rounds. Separately, from another intercepted vehicle three extremists were arrested along with three 8-mm rifles, three 9-mm pistols and one-point 38 revolver sans cylinder.
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May - 5 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Chittaranjan Roy and Helen Sangma, were arrested by the Army personnel from Agomoni in the Dhubri district on May 5, according to Sentinel. They were involved in the ULFA’s process of fresh recrui
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Chittaranjan Roy and Helen Sangma, were arrested by the Army personnel from Agomoni in the Dhubri district on May 5, according to Sentinel. They were involved in the ULFA’s process of fresh recruitment in the district. One ULFA cadre, Bipul Roy, was arrested from Jamdoba near Agomoni on the same morning along with a revolver. Later, two more ULFA cadres, Jahangir Alam and Mohammed Mujibur Rahman, were arrested from areas under Madhu Solmara police station near Gouripur. They belonged to the ‘709 battalion’ of the ULFA. A revolver and two rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
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May - 6 
A contractor, N. Kumar Singh, who was engaged in the black topping of the National Highway-39 at Kangpokpi in the Senapati district, was abducted by suspected Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants on May 6-evening. Police suspect that extortion cou
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A contractor, N. Kumar Singh, who was engaged in the black topping of the National Highway-39 at Kangpokpi in the Senapati district, was abducted by suspected Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants on May 6-evening. Police suspect that extortion could be a motive for the abduction.
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May - 6 
Another youth, Laishram Haridas, was abducted and was later shot at and wounded at Phaknung in the same district on May 6-night by unidentified militants.
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Another youth, Laishram Haridas, was abducted and was later shot at and wounded at Phaknung in the same district on May 6-night by unidentified militants.
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May - 6 
On May 6, two youths, identified as Dabba Chander Rao and Gattupalli Srinu, were abducted by a group of 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Tippapuram village in the Charla mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district,
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On May 6, two youths, identified as Dabba Chander Rao and Gattupalli Srinu, were abducted by a group of 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Tippapuram village in the Charla mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports The Hindu. Both the abducted youths are reportedly supporters of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
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May - 6 
The ‘general secretary’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Thuingaleng Muivah met National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan in New Delhi on May 5, reports Telegraph. "We doubt the government of India’s sincerity… We ha
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The ‘general secretary’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Thuingaleng Muivah met National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan in New Delhi on May 5, reports Telegraph. "We doubt the government of India’s sincerity… We have been talking for 10 years now," Muivah told on May 6, a day after the meeting.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three tribal youths on May 6, reports The Hindu. According to the report, four youths were abducted from Yampuram tribal village near Charla under Pamedu police station in the Bijapur dis
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three tribal youths on May 6, reports The Hindu. According to the report, four youths were abducted from Yampuram tribal village near Charla under Pamedu police station in the Bijapur district. While three of them were killed by the Maoists and their bodies abandoned on the village outskirts, the whereabouts of the fourth one is not known. The Maoists reportedly held the youths responsible for the Pamedu encounter in which 17 Maoists had been killed in a joint operation by the Chhattisgarh police and Greyhounds personnel from Andhra Pradesh in March.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extremists are forcibly recruiting minors from the large forested areas of Chhattisgarh, police officials told IANS. On May 6, Inspector General of Police Girdhari Nayak said, "Rebels are conducting a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extremists are forcibly recruiting minors from the large forested areas of Chhattisgarh, police officials told IANS. On May 6, Inspector General of Police Girdhari Nayak said, "Rebels are conducting a massive drive for child soldiers in their forested hideouts in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, which is close to Andhra Pradesh." "It’s a forced recruitment. Rebels are carrying away children without their parents’ consent and are training them to handle even sophisticated weapons and use them for attacks on civilians and police installations," he added. He further said, "We have reports that insurgents have been forcibly taking away tribal boys and girls from schools in poverty-stricken hamlets of the Bastar region." Police officials further said that the recruitment is intended for filling up a child unit - Krantikari Adivasi Balak Sangh - a banned frontal organisation of the CPI-Maoist in Chhattisgarh. The extremists are targeting children in the age group of 12-18 years and are focussing on school dropouts.
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May - 6 
The Maoists set ablaze 39 deserted huts belonging to the members of the Salwa Judum (people’s resistance movement against Maoists) at the remote Tetrai village in the Dantewada district.
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The Maoists set ablaze 39 deserted huts belonging to the members of the Salwa Judum (people’s resistance movement against Maoists) at the remote Tetrai village in the Dantewada district.
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May - 6 
The proprietor of Samuroulakpa Cinema Hall located at Samurou in the Imphal West district, identified as Mutum Damu, was shot at and wounded by militants on May 6-night, reports Imphal Free Press. He was working as a cashier in the Veterinary and Ani
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The proprietor of Samuroulakpa Cinema Hall located at Samurou in the Imphal West district, identified as Mutum Damu, was shot at and wounded by militants on May 6-night, reports Imphal Free Press. He was working as a cashier in the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department. Meanwhile, the Mobile Task Force faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has claimed the responsibility for shooting. The outfit stated that Damu was shot at to give a warning to the joint director of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department, Dr. Dhabali.
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May - 6 
The residence of a contractor, Apam Shimray, at Ferrylane in the Imphal East district was partially damaged when unidentified militants exploded a bomb on May 6-evening, according to Imphal Free Press.
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The residence of a contractor, Apam Shimray, at Ferrylane in the Imphal East district was partially damaged when unidentified militants exploded a bomb on May 6-evening, according to Imphal Free Press.
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May - 7 
A large quantity of explosive devices and ammunition were recovered by the security forces (SFs) from the Rajouri and Reasi districts on May 7, according to Daily Excelsior. The Senior Superintendent of Police (Rajouri), Rajesh Kumar, said an improvi
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A large quantity of explosive devices and ammunition were recovered by the security forces (SFs) from the Rajouri and Reasi districts on May 7, according to Daily Excelsior. The Senior Superintendent of Police (Rajouri), Rajesh Kumar, said an improvised explosive device filled with eight kg of RDX, two AK magazines, 120 rounds and one battery were recovered during a search operation at Matha Teka. Further, the Senior Superintendent of Police (Reasi), J. L. Sharma, said the SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout at Kerkanwali and recovered two hand grenades, four UBGL grenades, seven electric detonators, two hand grenades fuse, two AK magazines, 40 pistol rounds, 98 Pika rounds and seven ammunition belts.
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May - 7 
A wireless supervisor of the police was killed and three other police personnel were wounded in an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Holong Ghati near Hazaribagh on May 7, reports The Hindu. The Hazaribagh district
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A wireless supervisor of the police was killed and three other police personnel were wounded in an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Holong Ghati near Hazaribagh on May 7, reports The Hindu. The Hazaribagh district Superintendent of Police told that a vehicle carrying five police personnel from Giridih was attacked by a group of 50 Maoists, who opened fire and lobbed explosives targeting the vehicle, thus, killing the police wireless officer Oliver Purti. Later, the Maoists blocked the Hazaribagh-Dhanbad road via Bishnugarh and Bagodar on National Highway (NH) No. 100 resulting in a traffic jam for six hours on the route.
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May - 7 
Army arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Manoj Gogoi, from Maut Metimekhana village in the Dibrugarh district on May 7, reports Assam Tribune. Gogoi was accused of assisting ULFA in transporting explosives and other incrimina
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Army arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Manoj Gogoi, from Maut Metimekhana village in the Dibrugarh district on May 7, reports Assam Tribune. Gogoi was accused of assisting ULFA in transporting explosives and other incriminating materials.
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May - 7 
Meghalaya Police neutralised a transit camp of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) after an encounter with cadres of the outfit at Bilbot near Malangkona village in the West Khasi Hills district along Meghalaya-Assam border on May 7, reports S
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Meghalaya Police neutralised a transit camp of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) after an encounter with cadres of the outfit at Bilbot near Malangkona village in the West Khasi Hills district along Meghalaya-Assam border on May 7, reports Shillong Times. Six US-made hand grenades and demand notes with the signature of ‘commandant of 109 battalion’ of the ULFA Guilt Das were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 7 
On May 7, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an encounter in the Alamanda forest area on Andhra-Orissa border of Koraput district, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Vikram Singh Mann said tha
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On May 7, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an encounter in the Alamanda forest area on Andhra-Orissa border of Koraput district, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Vikram Singh Mann said that the killed Maoist is yet to be identified.
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May - 7 
One youth, Methew Zazo, was shot at and wounded at Namdulong Kabui village near Khuman Lampak under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on May 7.
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One youth, Methew Zazo, was shot at and wounded at Namdulong Kabui village near Khuman Lampak under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on May 7.
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May - 7 
The police stated that with the neutralisation of the top leadership of militants in the Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, Poonch and Rajouri districts besides several other arrests and surrenders, the militant groups were now hesitant to name the successors of
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The police stated that with the neutralisation of the top leadership of militants in the Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, Poonch and Rajouri districts besides several other arrests and surrenders, the militant groups were now hesitant to name the successors of their slain commanders. The new militant commanders were not being named as outfits like the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) feared that new commanders would also be targeted by police. The Inspector General of Police (Jammu zone), K. Rajendra, told Daily Excelsior that the new trend of groups not naming successors to slain commanders has been noticed during the last couple of months especially after the killing of three top commanders Badshah Khan in Reasi, Shamim Thool in Doda and Sabha Kashmiri in Kishtwar. The number of militants has also decreased considerably in the Jammu division from over 1000 to 650-700, he said, adding that only 300 of them were actively operating while the rest of them were either lying low or had gone across the border. About 30 per cent of the active militants were foreign mercenaries, he stated.
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May - 7 
The residence of Shangreiphao Vashum, Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering department, at Viewland in the Ukhrul district was damaged when unidentified militants lobbed an explosive on May 7, according to Sangai Express.
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The residence of Shangreiphao Vashum, Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering department, at Viewland in the Ukhrul district was damaged when unidentified militants lobbed an explosive on May 7, according to Sangai Express.
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40 cadres of two insurgent outfits surrendered to the security forces, police said in the capital Agartala on May 9, according to The Hindu. 35 insurgents of the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), including four hard core cadres wh
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40 cadres of two insurgent outfits surrendered to the security forces, police said in the capital Agartala on May 9, according to The Hindu. 35 insurgents of the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), including four hard core cadres whose names are listed with the police, surrendered to the Commandant of the 14 battalion of Assam Rifles at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district on May 8. They deposited one SLR and hundred rounds of live cartridges, police said. The insurgents were staying in a base camp at Khagracherri in the Chittagong hill of neighbouring Bangladesh with their family members from where they escaped before the surrender. Another five insurgents - two from the outlawed All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and three from the NLFT surrendered on May 8 before the Commandant of the Sixth battalion of paramilitary Tripura State Rifles at Teliamura in the West Tripura district. They deposited one AK-66 rifles and 120 live cartridges, the police stated.
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May - 8 
According to Assam Tribune, unidentified militants lobbed one Chinese hand grenade at the residence of the Health Minister Pheiroijam Parijat in capital Imphal on May 8. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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According to Assam Tribune, unidentified militants lobbed one Chinese hand grenade at the residence of the Health Minister Pheiroijam Parijat in capital Imphal on May 8. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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May - 8 
Army neutralised a ULFA camp at Parbatpur town bordering Dilli Reserve Forest and Joypur Reserve Forest in the Dibrugarh district.
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Army neutralised a ULFA camp at Parbatpur town bordering Dilli Reserve Forest and Joypur Reserve Forest in the Dibrugarh district.
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May - 8 
Assam Tribune reports that the imprisoned commander of the ‘28 battalion’ of ULFA Mrinal Hazarika is against the stand of the top leaders to call for talks with the Government.
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Assam Tribune reports that the imprisoned commander of the ‘28 battalion’ of ULFA Mrinal Hazarika is against the stand of the top leaders to call for talks with the Government.
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May - 8 
Human rights workers in Manipur said they will hold a rally in the capital Imphal on May 11 to protest against the Government’s move to arm civilians, Reuters reported.
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Human rights workers in Manipur said they will hold a rally in the capital Imphal on May 11 to protest against the Government’s move to arm civilians, Reuters reported.
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May - 8 
Hundreds of people chased out the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants who were engaged in internecine clash at Diphupar in the Dimapur district on May
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Hundreds of people chased out the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants who were engaged in internecine clash at Diphupar in the Dimapur district on May 8, reports Nagaland Post.
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May - 8 
On May 8, security forces (SFs) recovered a large quantity of arms and explosives during two search operations in the Poonch and Rajouri districts, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources SFs recovered two AK-56 rifles, two pistols, five AK magazi
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On May 8, security forces (SFs) recovered a large quantity of arms and explosives during two search operations in the Poonch and Rajouri districts, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources SFs recovered two AK-56 rifles, two pistols, five AK magazines with 150 rounds, two pistol magazines with 120 rounds and some incriminating documents during a search operation in Shoo forests in Poonch district. In another search operation at village Ans in the Rajouri district, the troops recovered 79 detonators, 13 UBGL grenades and 14 hand grenades.
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May - 8 
On May 8, three suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activists were arrested from the New Housing Board colony area of Morena, reports Times of India. Fake currency worth INR 80,000 and four mobile phones were recovered from them. Poli
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On May 8, three suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activists were arrested from the New Housing Board colony area of Morena, reports Times of India. Fake currency worth INR 80,000 and four mobile phones were recovered from them. Police sources said that one of the arrested Naajmia belongs to Kayamganj in Uttar Pradesh, while the other two, Pappu alias Sudhir Jadaun and Rajbir Gurjar, were from Morena.
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May - 8 
Seven ULFA cadres surrendered before the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup district R.C. Jain at Guwahati on May 8, according to Assam Tribune. They were identified as Joyram Rabha alias Gunda Rabha, Haren Rajbongsi alias Prasanta Hazarika, Nayan Deka al
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Seven ULFA cadres surrendered before the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup district R.C. Jain at Guwahati on May 8, according to Assam Tribune. They were identified as Joyram Rabha alias Gunda Rabha, Haren Rajbongsi alias Prasanta Hazarika, Nayan Deka alias Raju Deka, Dhaneswar Kalita alias Pradeep Deka, Zahirul Haque, Haren Kalita and Govindo Rabidas alias Rabidas.
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May - 8 
The Manipur Government, which announced its decision to provide arms to villagers to enable them to protect themselves from militants, has completed recruitment of 300 Special Police Officers (SPO) at Heirok, despite objections from civil organisatio
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The Manipur Government, which announced its decision to provide arms to villagers to enable them to protect themselves from militants, has completed recruitment of 300 Special Police Officers (SPO) at Heirok, despite objections from civil organisations, The Hindu reported on May 8. Another 200 SPOs will soon be recruited at Chajing. The Cabinet on May 6 reviewed the response from villagers and decided to issue firearms to those in rural and hard-to-access areas where police and security forces cannot be deployed effectively. The Director-General of Police Yumnam Joykumar said more SPOs would be recruited in other villages
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May - 8 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) accused Assam Police of perpetrating ‘state-sponsored terrorism’, and asked the Army to take care of law and order, reports Telegraph. "Civilians have been killed by the state police. We have no faith
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) accused Assam Police of perpetrating ‘state-sponsored terrorism’, and asked the Army to take care of law and order, reports Telegraph. "Civilians have been killed by the state police. We have no faith in the state government," senior NDFB leader S. Sanjarang said.
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May - 8 
The stone crushers operating in Sekmai area stopped work indefinitely from May 8 in protest against the monetary demands from various militant groups, based in both the hills and valley areas, and criminal groups of the State, reports Imphal Free Pre
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The stone crushers operating in Sekmai area stopped work indefinitely from May 8 in protest against the monetary demands from various militant groups, based in both the hills and valley areas, and criminal groups of the State, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 8 
Three policemen were killed when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast and opened fire at a police party near Chhindpal village in the Kanker district on May 8, reports Times of India. The slain police per
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Three policemen were killed when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast and opened fire at a police party near Chhindpal village in the Kanker district on May 8, reports Times of India. The slain police personnel were identified as platoon commander Sangram Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector Shayamlal Ambali and Constable Mahulal. Police sources said that the attack by an estimated 150 Maoists occurred when a police party comprising 26 personnel were visiting the site to clear a tree felled by the Maoists to block the road.
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May - 8 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, ‘lance corporal’ Janak Bora and ‘lance corporal’ Tarun Sonowal alias Apurba, were killed by the Army personnel during an encounter at Kathalguri Hunjan village under Kakopathar police station in t
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, ‘lance corporal’ Janak Bora and ‘lance corporal’ Tarun Sonowal alias Apurba, were killed by the Army personnel during an encounter at Kathalguri Hunjan village under Kakopathar police station in the Tinsukia district on May 8, reports Sentinel. Two 9-mm pistols were recovered from their possession.
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May - 9 
At least 432 auto drivers along with their vehicles protested at Hapta Kangjeibugv on May 9 against the monetary demands placed on them by some militant groups.
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At least 432 auto drivers along with their vehicles protested at Hapta Kangjeibugv on May 9 against the monetary demands placed on them by some militant groups.
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May - 9 
Many offices of the Manipur Government under the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district closed down and some staff of other offices stopped attending office following a ‘diktat’ from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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Many offices of the Manipur Government under the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district closed down and some staff of other offices stopped attending office following a ‘diktat’ from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Kesarwani and office staff received a ‘notice’ from the outfit on May 8 asking to stop office works for not settling the issues between the Deputy Commissioner and the group.
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May - 9 
On May 9, Rampravesh Baitha, the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s secretary of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand special area committee, was arrested from Golghar under Gandhi Maidan police station in the capital Patna, reports The H
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On May 9, Rampravesh Baitha, the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s secretary of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand special area committee, was arrested from Golghar under Gandhi Maidan police station in the capital Patna, reports The Hindu. Baitha’s colleagues, however, managed to escape. No weapons were recovered from the arrested extremist leader. Baitha, who hails from Kuria village in the East Champaran district, is wanted in 34 cases of extremist violence.
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May - 9 
On May 9, two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants delivered a Chinese-make hand grenade wrapped in a paper to one of the receptionists of the Standard Robert English School at Canchipur in the Imphal West district and told him that the explosi
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On May 9, two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants delivered a Chinese-make hand grenade wrapped in a paper to one of the receptionists of the Standard Robert English School at Canchipur in the Imphal West district and told him that the explosive was a ‘gift’ from the KCP to the school principal. Later, police personnel defused the explosive.
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May - 9 
Police arrested two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Saleem Sheikh and Abdul Hamid War, at Handwara in the Kupwara district. One AK rifle, two magazines, one grenade, wireless set and 49 rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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Police arrested two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Saleem Sheikh and Abdul Hamid War, at Handwara in the Kupwara district. One AK rifle, two magazines, one grenade, wireless set and 49 rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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May - 9 
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of militants from the international border at Ragwal village in the Samba sector on May 9-night, according to Daily Excelsior. BSF sources said "this was possibly the first att
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The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of militants from the international border at Ragwal village in the Samba sector on May 9-night, according to Daily Excelsior. BSF sources said "this was possibly the first attempt of infiltration after cease-fire in which militants and their supporters fired more than 1000 rounds," adding that the militants escaped back to Pakistan following effective retaliatory action.
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May - 9 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen were arrested by the security forces (SFs) at Amtuli under Fakiragram police station in the Kokrajhar district on May 9, according to Sentinel. They were identified as Suben Majumdar and Biswajit Gho
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen were arrested by the security forces (SFs) at Amtuli under Fakiragram police station in the Kokrajhar district on May 9, according to Sentinel. They were identified as Suben Majumdar and Biswajit Ghosh, both hailing from the Amtuli village. The SFs also recovered a 9-mm Bulgarian pistol, three live rounds of ammunition and four magazines from their possession.
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May - 10 
12 Black Widow militnts were killed and 18 others injured in a gun battle with the security forces (SFs) in the North Cachar Hills district on May 10, reports The Hindu. Troops of the 8th Sikh Regiment and police cordoned off the village along the As
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12 Black Widow militnts were killed and 18 others injured in a gun battle with the security forces (SFs) in the North Cachar Hills district on May 10, reports The Hindu. Troops of the 8th Sikh Regiment and police cordoned off the village along the Assam-Nagaland-Manipur border around 4.30am (IST) during the operation at a camp of the Black Widow sheltering around 30 militnts, police sources said. The militants opened fire on the SFs, who retaliated killing 12 of them, the sources said. None from the security forces or the villagers was injured or killed, they said. The village is dominated by Jemi-Naga tribals and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were also suspected to be in the militant group as they have an understanding with the Black Widow militants. The dead were yet to be identified and investigations were on, the sources said. The ceasefire between the Black Widow and Centre expired recently and the State Government had been instructed by the Union Home Ministry to draw up an action plan to improve the law and order situation, particularly in the NC Hills district.
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May - 10 
Naxalites (left-wing extremists) on May 10 pasted handbills in Karkala of Udupi district asking people to boycott the polls to the state legislative assembly. The handbills pasted on the bus stand, on the walls of shops and water tanks said that the
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Naxalites (left-wing extremists) on May 10 pasted handbills in Karkala of Udupi district asking people to boycott the polls to the state legislative assembly. The handbills pasted on the bus stand, on the walls of shops and water tanks said that the polls would not bring relief to people’s miseries since all the political parties involved in the polls are only after their gain. "Only the Naxals can assure support to the peasants in their struggle against Special Economic Zones and eviction of forest dwellers," the posters stated. A report by Daiji World says that a six-member naxal team also roamed through the area with banners seeking support of the farmers for their ideology.
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May - 10 
On May 10, an explosion at the district court in Hubli caused extensive damage to the premises although no casualties were reported, reports ANI. The explosive was placed under the witness box of the JMFC court hall and was reportedly detonated by a
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On May 10, an explosion at the district court in Hubli caused extensive damage to the premises although no casualties were reported, reports ANI. The explosive was placed under the witness box of the JMFC court hall and was reportedly detonated by a mobile phone. Investigators claimed to have recovered the SIM card of the phone. On May 11, the Hubli-Dharwad Police Commissioner Narayana Nadamani pointed out that as per preliminary investigations, the explosion could be the handiwork of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).
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May - 10 
On May 10, Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Priya Dubey survived a Maoist bomb attack on her convoy while on a midnight anti-Maoist mission. The SP’s convoy was ambushed while going to a village bordering Vishnugarh in the Hazaribagh district whe
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On May 10, Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Priya Dubey survived a Maoist bomb attack on her convoy while on a midnight anti-Maoist mission. The SP’s convoy was ambushed while going to a village bordering Vishnugarh in the Hazaribagh district where the Maoists had taken shelter for the past few days. No injury was reported among the police personnel.
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May - 11 
Assam Police arrested a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Sajal Debbarma alias Sanjay, from his hideout in Paltanbazaar in Guwahati on May 11, reports Tripurainfo. During interrogation, Sanjay admitted that he had demanded extorti
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Assam Police arrested a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Sajal Debbarma alias Sanjay, from his hideout in Paltanbazaar in Guwahati on May 11, reports Tripurainfo. During interrogation, Sanjay admitted that he had demanded extortion money of INR 500000 from a local businessman.
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May - 11 
Assam Police arrested one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Sajal Debbarma alias Sanjay, from Paltanbazar in Guwahati city on May 11, reports Tripura. Sajal belonged to Langtarai Valley of Dhalai district in neighbouring Tripura.
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Assam Police arrested one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Sajal Debbarma alias Sanjay, from Paltanbazar in Guwahati city on May 11, reports Tripura. Sajal belonged to Langtarai Valley of Dhalai district in neighbouring Tripura. Additional Superintendent of Police Debajit Deori said, “The militant has been hiding in the city for the last couple of months and we have been looking for him.” During interrogation he confessed that he had demanded extortion money of INR 500000 from a local businessman. He had also made a plan of abduction. The militant had been involved in different criminal activities in Tripura.
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May - 11 
Four civilians, two soldiers and two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in the Samba town of Jammu on May 11, Daily Excelsior reported. Among the slain civilians were chief photographer of Daily Excelsior Ashok Sodhi,
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Four civilians, two soldiers and two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in the Samba town of Jammu on May 11, Daily Excelsior reported. Among the slain civilians were chief photographer of Daily Excelsior Ashok Sodhi, a prominent leader from Samba Hoshiar Singh and his wife, and another woman. 16 security force (SF) personnel, including the Superintendent of Police (Operations), Mubassir Latifi, and two women were injured in the day long gun-battle. Official sources said that two militants wearing Army uniform intruded into the house of Hoshiar Singh, general secretary of Indian National Democratic Party, in Samba town at 5.58am (IST) by scaling the boundary wall. After killing Hoshiar Singh and his wife on the spot, the militants subsequently moved towards the Kaili Mandi area and took hostage three women and two children. In the consequent encounter, two soldiers, Aziz Ahmed and Atul Negi, and a woman were killed. At about 5pm, the SFs stormed the house where the militants were hiding and shot dead both of them. Two AK-47 rifles, one rifle grenade launcher, some eatables, a wire cutter and a night vision device were recovered from their possession.
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May - 11 
On May 11, the officer in charge of Charhi police station and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured during an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cad
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On May 11, the officer in charge of Charhi police station and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured during an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dahudaag forest area of Charhi of Hazaribag district, reports Telegraph. A mortar fired by the SFs hit a house in a nearby village injuring a seven-year-old girl and four other villagers.
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May - 11 
One suspected People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant was killed by the Army personnel during an encounter at Ningthoukhong Khunou in the Bishnupur district on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol loaded with four l
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One suspected People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant was killed by the Army personnel during an encounter at Ningthoukhong Khunou in the Bishnupur district on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol loaded with four live rounds was recovered from his possession.
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May - 11 
Police arrested a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Pramod Mishra on May 11, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoist is a member of the outfit’s Politburo.
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Police arrested a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Pramod Mishra on May 11, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoist is a member of the outfit’s Politburo.
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May - 11 
Sentinel quoting a local newspaper source reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) kilonser (minister) Kughalu Mulatonu accused the Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Opposition Leader I. Imkong of funding the
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Sentinel quoting a local newspaper source reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) kilonser (minister) Kughalu Mulatonu accused the Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Opposition Leader I. Imkong of funding the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) with INR 15 crores and INR 5 crores respectively, just before the Assembly Elections in March 2008. Imkong, however, has refuted the allegation. "I urge Mr Mulatonu to come out with facts and evidence to prove his allegations. This is not the first time he has tried to drag me into controversies," Imkong, the Congress party leader, said.
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May - 11 
Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants shot dead eight labourers engaged in the construction of a railway quarters at Thoibasti in the North Cachar Hills district on May 11-afternoon, reports The Telegraph. A group of around 10 armed militants reached
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Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants shot dead eight labourers engaged in the construction of a railway quarters at Thoibasti in the North Cachar Hills district on May 11-afternoon, reports The Telegraph. A group of around 10 armed militants reached the construction site and opened indiscriminate fire on the labourers. The incident happened a day after the outfit issued a diktat to stop all work on the East-West corridor and broad gauge conversion projects.
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May - 11 
The Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) asked the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to shift its 'Unification' camp at Vihokhu in the Dimapur district to avoid further clashes with the NSCN-IM, since the camp is not a ‘Designat
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The Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) asked the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to shift its 'Unification' camp at Vihokhu in the Dimapur district to avoid further clashes with the NSCN-IM, since the camp is not a ‘Designated Camp’. Official sources said in Kohima on May 11 that the CFSB held a closed door meeting at Chumukedima Police Complex in Dimapur on May 10.
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May - 11 
The Chief Minister accused the Centre of not being "sincere" in talks with the militant groups, and said that there was no clear direction from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs about what was the fate of talks with the NSCN-IM, according to Assam T
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The Chief Minister accused the Centre of not being "sincere" in talks with the militant groups, and said that there was no clear direction from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs about what was the fate of talks with the NSCN-IM, according to Assam Tribune. "Definitely, the delay (in talks between NSCN-IM and Centre) is the cause of all the problems. It is getting multiplied. We want to see the sincerity of the Government of India and the underground groups to resolve it," Rio said in New Delhi after his meeting with the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil.
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May - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated a landmine targeting a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle escorting panchayat (village level self-government institution) polling personnel on the road between Gangarampur and Sirka i
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated a landmine targeting a Border Security Force (BSF) vehicle escorting panchayat (village level self-government institution) polling personnel on the road between Gangarampur and Sirka in the Bandwan district on May 11, killing a BSF trooper and injuring 11 others, reports The Hindu. The Purulia district Magistrate, Dipak Ranjan Kar, said that an encounter was continuing with the Maoists, believed to have come into the area from neighbouring Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, till last reports came in. The Maoists had earlier asked villagers to boycott the panchayat poll in the West Midnapore and Purulia districts.
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May - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 11 claimed to have killed Gabba Chander Rao, one of the two tribal youths abducted from the Tippapuram village in Charla mandal (administrative division) in the Khammam district, reports The Hin
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 11 claimed to have killed Gabba Chander Rao, one of the two tribal youths abducted from the Tippapuram village in Charla mandal (administrative division) in the Khammam district, reports The Hindu. A statement issued by the outfit said that it was forced to punish him for his covert operation which resulted in the killing of 14 leaders and activists of the outfit and four civilians in an encounter at Kanchala in the Pamedu area of Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on March 18.
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May - 11 
The screening of movies in all the theatres of the State were stopped from May 12 (today) after an unspecified militant group slapped monetary demands on owners of some cinema halls, according to Sangai Express.
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The screening of movies in all the theatres of the State were stopped from May 12 (today) after an unspecified militant group slapped monetary demands on owners of some cinema halls, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 11 
Two persons, including a civilian and a suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militant, were killed when they were caught in a clash between two suspected Kuki groups, the United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) and Prithvi faction of the Kuki Nation
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Two persons, including a civilian and a suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militant, were killed when they were caught in a clash between two suspected Kuki groups, the United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) and Prithvi faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), at Nangbram Nganukhong village under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on May 11, according to Imphal Free Press. One AK rifle magazine along with 15 live rounds was recovered from the incident site. While the slain civilian was identified as Mayengbam Tomba, the slain KNA cadre was identified as Malsaun Vaiphei. Meanwhile, Sangai reports that Malsaun was a cadre of the USRA.
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May - 11 
Two unidentified militants died in an encounter with the SFs in the in forest area of Garbar in Kupwara district.
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Two unidentified militants died in an encounter with the SFs in the in forest area of Garbar in Kupwara district.
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May - 12 
A team of Imphal East district police commandos during an encounter shot dead two suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) when they were extorting inside a restaurant at Ghari village under Lamphel pol
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A team of Imphal East district police commandos during an encounter shot dead two suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) when they were extorting inside a restaurant at Ghari village under Lamphel police station on May 12-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol with four live rounds and two empty cases and one hand grenade were recovered from the incident site. One more suspected KCP cadre was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles during another encounter on the same night.
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May - 12 
According to Daily Excelsior, with a third militant killed by Army in Samba in the Jammu district on May 12-morning, intelligence agencies have indicated that a group of at least 9-10 militants might have succeeded in infiltrating into the Indian sid
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According to Daily Excelsior, with a third militant killed by Army in Samba in the Jammu district on May 12-morning, intelligence agencies have indicated that a group of at least 9-10 militants might have succeeded in infiltrating into the Indian side after cutting fencing from Regal in the Samba sector on May 8-night when the Border Security Force (BSF) claimed to have foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of militants.
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May - 12 
According to sentinel, the Jalukie police recovered the dead body of an India Reserve Battalion (IRB) man, Vikoto Sumi, from a place between Keyive and Heningkunglwa in the Peren district. He was found blindfolded and tied with two bullet wounds.
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According to sentinel, the Jalukie police recovered the dead body of an India Reserve Battalion (IRB) man, Vikoto Sumi, from a place between Keyive and Heningkunglwa in the Peren district. He was found blindfolded and tied with two bullet wounds.
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May - 12 
An internecine clash between militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Unification (NSCN-U) occurred at ‘Tinali Teak Bagan’ between Xelhozhe and Seithekiema ‘A’ in t
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An internecine clash between militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Unification (NSCN-U) occurred at ‘Tinali Teak Bagan’ between Xelhozhe and Seithekiema ‘A’ in the Dimapur district on May 12, reports Nagaland Post. Police sources said there were no reports of casualty on either side. However, Gaon Bura (village head) of Old Showuba village, Lithrung, quoting the NSCN-U source said one of its cadres was injured in the clash.
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May - 12 
Another ULFA cadre, Sanjay Hazarika, was arrested by police from Tipling Tiniali in the Tinsukia district.
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Another ULFA cadre, Sanjay Hazarika, was arrested by police from Tipling Tiniali in the Tinsukia district.
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May - 12 
In another incident, security forces (SFs) killed a Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Maseh, in an encounter at Surankote in the Poonch district on May 12. A Special Police Officer, Shamim Ahmed, was reportedly injure
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In another incident, security forces (SFs) killed a Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Maseh, in an encounter at Surankote in the Poonch district on May 12. A Special Police Officer, Shamim Ahmed, was reportedly injured in the operation. One Kalashnikov rifle with 110 rounds, four magazines, four hand grenades and one Nokia mobile telephone were recovered from the slain militant’s possession.
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May - 12 
In another operation, police recovered three pistols with three magazines and 145 rounds, 10 detonators, five audio cassettes, three hand grenades, two kg RDX and some documents from village Bhainch in the Poonch district.
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In another operation, police recovered three pistols with three magazines and 145 rounds, 10 detonators, five audio cassettes, three hand grenades, two kg RDX and some documents from village Bhainch in the Poonch district.
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May - 12 
In the Doda district, SFs recovered one AK rifle with two magazines and 34 rounds, one UBGL with three grenades, one RPG booster, one RPG shells, and two wireless sets from Banjoti forests.
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In the Doda district, SFs recovered one AK rifle with two magazines and 34 rounds, one UBGL with three grenades, one RPG booster, one RPG shells, and two wireless sets from Banjoti forests.
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May - 12 
On May 12, a truck driver was killed and three persons were injured when a bomb kept in a plastic container hanging from a bicycle exploded near a tin shade alongside national highway (NH) 31C in Barobisha of Alipurduar, reports Telegraph. The tin ro
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On May 12, a truck driver was killed and three persons were injured when a bomb kept in a plastic container hanging from a bicycle exploded near a tin shade alongside national highway (NH) 31C in Barobisha of Alipurduar, reports Telegraph. The tin roof of the shade was blown off and a telephone pole against which the bicycle carrying the bomb had been left was badly damaged. Alipurduar Additional Superintendent of Police S R Mishra said an unidentified extremist group had planted the bomb. “We suspect that a timer was used to set it off”, he said.
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May - 12 
Police arrested an ULFA cadre, Geetanjali Devi, at Barama in the Nalbari district.
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Police arrested an ULFA cadre, Geetanjali Devi, at Barama in the Nalbari district.
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May - 12 
The BSF Director-General, A. K. Mitra, said in New Delhi on May 12 that some militants had managed to sneak in from the Samba sector. "We thought that the infiltration bid has been foiled by us but if you see the entire incident perhaps some people m
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The BSF Director-General, A. K. Mitra, said in New Delhi on May 12 that some militants had managed to sneak in from the Samba sector. "We thought that the infiltration bid has been foiled by us but if you see the entire incident perhaps some people may have been able to infiltrate," Mitra told reporters. He also said SFs have intercepted a message exchanged among terrorists which revealed that the slain militants belonged to a new outfit called Al-Meran.
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May - 12 
The stone crushers protested against monetary demands from militant groups at Pheidinga in Sekmai area on May 12. Their protest was also supported by the stone crushers of Patsoi and Lamding.
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The stone crushers protested against monetary demands from militant groups at Pheidinga in Sekmai area on May 12. Their protest was also supported by the stone crushers of Patsoi and Lamding.
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May - 12 
The volunteers of All Manipur Inter-state Bus Service Association protested on May 12 at North AOC in capital Imphal as part of their ongoing agitation of suspension of inter state bus service since May 3 due to heavy monetary demands from different
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The volunteers of All Manipur Inter-state Bus Service Association protested on May 12 at North AOC in capital Imphal as part of their ongoing agitation of suspension of inter state bus service since May 3 due to heavy monetary demands from different militant groups of both the hills and the valley districts, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 12 
Two persons, Sanjiv Nunia and Dinesh Prasad Mahato, were killed and another, Bidhan Thar, injured when suspected Black Widow (BW) militants attacked railway workers engaged in a construction site at Migrendisa under Haflong police station in the Nort
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Two persons, Sanjiv Nunia and Dinesh Prasad Mahato, were killed and another, Bidhan Thar, injured when suspected Black Widow (BW) militants attacked railway workers engaged in a construction site at Migrendisa under Haflong police station in the North Cachar Hills district on May 12, according to Assam Tribune.
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May - 12 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Bhaba Rabha and Bhabesh Baishya, were killed in an encounter with the Army at Leseri in the Baksa district on May 12, Sentinel reports.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Bhaba Rabha and Bhabesh Baishya, were killed in an encounter with the Army at Leseri in the Baksa district on May 12, Sentinel reports.
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May - 12 
Unidentified militants hurled a Chinese made hand grenade inside the residential compound of Additional Chief Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Aziz Khan, at Keikhu on May 12-morning, according to Sangai Express. The explosive was
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Unidentified militants hurled a Chinese made hand grenade inside the residential compound of Additional Chief Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Aziz Khan, at Keikhu on May 12-morning, according to Sangai Express. The explosive was later defused by the police personnel.
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May - 13 
A Defence spokesman, meanwhile, said that the Army had uncovered a racket of flow of funds from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the Kashmir valley through the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service. The spokesman said that troops of 19 Infantry Divisio
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A Defence spokesman, meanwhile, said that the Army had uncovered a racket of flow of funds from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the Kashmir valley through the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service. The spokesman said that troops of 19 Infantry Division seized currency worth INR 150000 on May 13 from a PoK passenger Mufad Ali, who arrived in village Sultan Dhaki from PoK on May 8. Troops arrested the contact man on the Indian side, identified as Hafiz Ullah, a resident of Warpora in the Baramulla district, when he turned up to collect the money from Ali. Initial investigations revealed a large network of over-ground workers who are involved in money transactions form across the Line of Control for the militant groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir, the spokesman said. It was also revealed that besides dealing in illegal transactions of foreign currency, the network was also involved in drug trafficking and supply of fake currency.
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May - 13 
According to Daily Excelsior, Police on May 13 shot dead two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, who were heading to receive the group which had infiltrated from Samba sector, at village Pallai in the Gandoh area of Doda district. One of t
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According to Daily Excelsior, Police on May 13 shot dead two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, who were heading to receive the group which had infiltrated from Samba sector, at village Pallai in the Gandoh area of Doda district. One of the slain militants was identified as LeT ‘commander’ Farhat Hussain alias Mochi while another militant was reportedly an unidentified Pakistani. Two AK rifles and a large quantity of explosives and ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 13 
An e-mail by an outfit known as Indian Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 13, PTI reported. The e-mail, which was sent on May 14-night to various television channels, has given the frame number (129489)
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An e-mail by an outfit known as Indian Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 13, PTI reported. The e-mail, which was sent on May 14-night to various television channels, has given the frame number (129489) of the bicycle which was planted at Choti Chaupad near Kotwali in Jaipur. The frame number of a bicycle recovered by the Rajasthan Police from the spot is same, official sources said, adding the e-mail was written on May 14 from a cyber cafe in Sahibabad in the outskirts of the national capital New Delhi. The e-mail id used was "
[email protected]
", the sources said. The e-mail said India should stop supporting the US in the international arena, "and if you do continue then get ready to face more attacks at other important tourist places...".
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May - 13 
At least 80 persons were killed and over 150 others wounded when eight serial bomb blasts were triggered at Johari Bazaar, Hanuman temple, Hawa Mahal, Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazaar and Chandpole in Jaipur, capital city of Rajasthan, on May 13-evening
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At least 80 persons were killed and over 150 others wounded when eight serial bomb blasts were triggered at Johari Bazaar, Hanuman temple, Hawa Mahal, Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazaar and Chandpole in Jaipur, capital city of Rajasthan, on May 13-evening, according to Times of India. The first blast took place at 7.20pm (IST) in the crowded Johari Bazaar and within 15 minutes seven more blasts occurred in adjoining areas in the walled city area - near the Hanuman Mandir, which was reportedly crowded with devotees, near Hawa Mahal, at Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazaar and Chandpole. "We have information that 80 people have died," Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria was quoted by AFP as saying. Earlier, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje told reporters that 60 people had died and 150 were injured. Meanwhile, Indian Express quoting unofficial sources has put the death toll at 85. Initial reports suggested that the terrorists used vehicles, including a car, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws to plant the bombs, which were detonated with remote-controlled devices, The Hindu reported. No one has so far claimed responsibility for the blasts. The Bangladesh-based Harkut-ul-Jehadi Islami (HuJI) is suspected to be behind the blasts, Home Ministry sources said, according to The Hindu. Meanwhile, eight persons have been detained for questioning in connection with the blasts. The eight included a man who was injured in the explosions and a rickshaw puller, police said on May 14. Preliminary examination of the blast site indicated the possibility of ammonium nitrate being planted in new cycles and filled with ball bearings and small iron pipes to act as splinters, sources said.
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May - 13 
At least six civilians belonging to the Tangkhul community were abducted and later killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants at Vihokhu village in the Dimapur district on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press.
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At least six civilians belonging to the Tangkhul community were abducted and later killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants at Vihokhu village in the Dimapur district on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 13 
Elsewhere in the State, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) containing 10 kg explosive from village Chineni in the Doda district. In addition to the IED, they also recovered one radio set and one electronic c
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Elsewhere in the State, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) containing 10 kg explosive from village Chineni in the Doda district. In addition to the IED, they also recovered one radio set and one electronic control box.
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May - 13 
Elsewhere in the State, troops recovered two Chinese hand grenades, 171 Pika rounds and assorted ammunition from Bhimber Gali in the Poonch district.
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Elsewhere in the State, troops recovered two Chinese hand grenades, 171 Pika rounds and assorted ammunition from Bhimber Gali in the Poonch district.
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May - 13 
Four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested near Kotwali police station in the capital Patna on May 13, IANS reports. They were identified as Saroj Ravidas, Birendra Das, Sanjay Yadav and Kuldip Yadav, all
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Four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested near Kotwali police station in the capital Patna on May 13, IANS reports. They were identified as Saroj Ravidas, Birendra Das, Sanjay Yadav and Kuldip Yadav, all active members of the CPI-Maoist. Senior Superintendent of Police (Patna), Amit Kumar, said that the arrested Maoists were involved in cases of criminal activity and wanted by the police. An unnamed police official said, "They were active in Gaya, Arwal and Aurangabad districts.
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May - 13 
Security forces arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Mohammed Shaffi, from Manjoos Khari in the Ramban district. 9.5 kg RDX and six UBGL grenades were recovered from his possession.
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Security forces arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Mohammed Shaffi, from Manjoos Khari in the Ramban district. 9.5 kg RDX and six UBGL grenades were recovered from his possession.
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May - 13 
The Meghalaya Police arrested one suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Hira S.K., from Chibinang Bazaar in the West Garo Hills district on May 13, reports Shillong Times. One short barrel gun was recovered form his possession.
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The Meghalaya Police arrested one suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Hira S.K., from Chibinang Bazaar in the West Garo Hills district on May 13, reports Shillong Times. One short barrel gun was recovered form his possession.
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May - 13 
Two persons, Tongbram Bharat and Lokendro, surrendered before the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on May 13 for allegedly trading in tobacco and other items ‘banned’ by the outfit, reports Sangai Express. Lokendra surrendered before the outfit in plac
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Two persons, Tongbram Bharat and Lokendro, surrendered before the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on May 13 for allegedly trading in tobacco and other items ‘banned’ by the outfit, reports Sangai Express. Lokendra surrendered before the outfit in place of his wife Irom Chonjon, who was accused by the outfit for the ‘misdeed’. They were paraded before media persons at an unspecified place in the valley. The PLA spokesperson said they would be caned ten times for dealing in ‘banned’ items and their shops were shut down for six months. He warned another person, Leimaram Chaobi, of severe ‘punishment’ in case of her failure to ‘surrender’ at the earliest.
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May - 14 
A ‘Zonal Commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Raghu Chamar, was arrested from his residence at Jhari village in the Aurangabad district, according to Times of India.
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A ‘Zonal Commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Raghu Chamar, was arrested from his residence at Jhari village in the Aurangabad district, according to Times of India.
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May - 14 
A day after the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Police released the sketch of a suspected terrorist on the basis of details provided by a shopkeeper at Kishenpole Bazaar who sold him a cycle, which was used in planting a bomb in the crowd
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A day after the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Police released the sketch of a suspected terrorist on the basis of details provided by a shopkeeper at Kishenpole Bazaar who sold him a cycle, which was used in planting a bomb in the crowded area of the Walled City. Inspector-General of Police, Pankaj Kumar Singh, told The Hindu on May 14 that the shopkeeper remembered the suspect as he behaved suspiciously and seemed to be in undue hurry to buy the cycle.
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May - 14 
According to Daily Excelsior, militants captured and later killed two Kashmiri soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force in the Pulwama district on May 14. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Ali Mohammad Bhat, said two soldiers, Asif Ali Baig an
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According to Daily Excelsior, militants captured and later killed two Kashmiri soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force in the Pulwama district on May 14. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Ali Mohammad Bhat, said two soldiers, Asif Ali Baig and Mohammad Rafeeq Khan, were shot dead even as their colleague, Mohammad Ismail, managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 14 
An internecine clash between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NCSCN-U) was averted in areas surrounding Khehokhu, Hoito and Nihoto in the Dimapur district whe
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An internecine clash between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NCSCN-U) was averted in areas surrounding Khehokhu, Hoito and Nihoto in the Dimapur district when the villagers asked the warring militants to vacate their villages on May 14 morning, reports Nagaland Post. Schools in the areas were closed on the same day due to a fear psychosis.
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May - 14 
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said in Jaipur that the bombs used in the serial blasts contained RDX and ammonium nitrate. "The bombs had ball-bearings which worked like small missiles," she stated. Pointing to the sophisticated nature of the timer d
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Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said in Jaipur that the bombs used in the serial blasts contained RDX and ammonium nitrate. "The bombs had ball-bearings which worked like small missiles," she stated. Pointing to the sophisticated nature of the timer devices used to trigger the explosions, she said an international terrorist group could be behind the operation. She, however, did not name any group. The serial blasts in Jaipur were similar to the ones that occurred in Varanasi, Faizabad, Ajmer and Hyderabad in the recent past, the Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said on May 14. Terrorist organisations which had roots and bases in the neighbouring countries were carrying out attacks in the country, he said "They target crowded areas, market places and religious places,"’ he said on his return to New Delhi from Jaipur. Replying to queries, Jaiswal named Pakistan and Bangladesh where terrorists often took shelter after executing attacks in India.
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May - 14 
For the second time in less than a week, Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire on an Indian border post at Tangdhar in northern Kashmir in a development which was described as "worrisome" by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Daily Excelsior reported.
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For the second time in less than a week, Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire on an Indian border post at Tangdhar in northern Kashmir in a development which was described as "worrisome" by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Daily Excelsior reported. "It is worrisome," Singh said as the violation of the five-year-old cease-fire was taken up by the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) through the hotline. "India’s concerns over the unprovoked firing were conveyed to his Pakistani counterpart," Defence Minister A. K. Antony said. The Prime Minister reportedly voiced concern over the firing while talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Defence investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. "We have taken up the matter at the level of DGMO," Singh said, adding that all issues having a bearing on the India-Pakistan relations would be taken up during the forthcoming Foreign Minister level talks between the two countries. Using heavy machine guns and mortars, Pakistani troops targeted a forward Indian post in the Tangdhar area raking it with 50 to 60 rounds on May 14-evening, Army sources said. These sources added that this was not a covering fire for any attempt to push in terrorists and it was targeted straight at the Indian post. "There was no casualty," an Army spokesman said adding that Indian Forces had exercised "extreme restraint" and had not opened retaliatory fire. This is the first major violation of the cease-fire by the Pakistani troops on Line of Control which has been in force since December 2003. In Islamabad, however, a Pakistani military spokesman denied that its troops had fired at the Indian post.
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May - 14 
In another incident, the Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including the last surviving foreign mercenary in the Gandoh area of Doda district, Tribune reported. The slain foreigner has been identified as Saifullah o
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In another incident, the Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including the last surviving foreign mercenary in the Gandoh area of Doda district, Tribune reported. The slain foreigner has been identified as Saifullah of Pakistan, a ‘chief commander’ of the LeT in Doda district. Saifullah, who had been active in Doda district for the past one decade, was involved in more than 50 killings. The other militant was identified as Abu Umar, a local who was a bodyguard of Saifullah.
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May - 14 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police at Nawada on the Bihar-Jharkhand border on May 14, reports Telegraph. Police received a tip-off about a meeting of the Maoists at Mahari vill
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police at Nawada on the Bihar-Jharkhand border on May 14, reports Telegraph. Police received a tip-off about a meeting of the Maoists at Mahari village to plan an operation in the area and subsequently rushed to the village. Six Maoists were killed and four policemen were injured in the encounter. Police also seized three assault rifles, one carbine, hundreds of live cartridges and eight bombs from the incident site.
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May - 14 
The ‘eastern commander’ of the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF), identified as Daria Sangma, denied reports about the death of its ‘chief’ Darong Marak at the hands of a former cadre, and said that he was very much alive and safe, reports Shill
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The ‘eastern commander’ of the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF), identified as Daria Sangma, denied reports about the death of its ‘chief’ Darong Marak at the hands of a former cadre, and said that he was very much alive and safe, reports Shillong Times. "Our leader is not in Garo Hills, but inside Bangladesh overseeing the operational command of the outfit. Police claims are completely false," said Sangma. The East Garo Hills district police and the Army, during a joint operation, had earlier arrested a LAEF militant, Walter Sangma, from Bajengdoba area following a tip off that the militant had fled the outfit after killing his own chief. The LAEF's ‘eastern commander’ claimed that Walter Sangma deserted the outfit shortly after the killing of the former ‘chairman’ Peter Marak and had never met Darong Marak. Meanwhile, the East Garo Hills district police informed that Walter Marak revealed during interrogation that Darong had indeed been killed, but, not by him. He, however, could not identify the man who killed Darong.
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May - 14 
The Supreme Court on May 14 dismissed the petition filed by Parliament attack case convict Shaukat Hussain Guru challenging his 10 years imprisonment, PTI reported. The apex court held that it did not find any ground to entertain Shaukat’s petition t
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The Supreme Court on May 14 dismissed the petition filed by Parliament attack case convict Shaukat Hussain Guru challenging his 10 years imprisonment, PTI reported. The apex court held that it did not find any ground to entertain Shaukat’s petition that he was not given the opportunity to defend himself for the offence under section 123 (concealing the conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code. "We do not find any reason to entertain the present petition and grant relief as prayed for by Shaukat," a bench comprising Justices P. P. Naolekar and V. S. Sirpurkar said. Shaukat had contended that he was convicted by the apex court on August 4, 2005, under section 123, the offence for which he was never charged. He had filed the petition after the apex court had dismissed his review and curative petition against the judgment sentencing him to 10‘ years imprisonment.
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May - 14 
The Union Government has extended the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association by two years, reports The Hindu. A notification to this effect was issued on May 14, according to a Home Ministry release. The LTTE, a
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The Union Government has extended the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association by two years, reports The Hindu. A notification to this effect was issued on May 14, according to a Home Ministry release. The LTTE, an association based in Sri Lanka, has sympathisers, supporters and agents on Indian soil, the notification said, adding, the group’s objective for a separate homeland for all Tamils threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. It further said the LTTE continues to be an "extremely potent, most lethal and well organised terrorist force in Sri Lanka and has strong connections in Tamil Nadu and certain other pockets of southern India." The LTTE also continues to use Tamil Nadu as the base for carrying out smuggling of essential items like petrol and diesel besides drugs to Sri Lanka. The LTTE will continue to remain a "strong terrorist movement and stimulate the secessionist sentiment to enhance the support base of the LTTE in Tamil Nadu as long as Sri Lanka continues to remain in a state of ethnic strife, torn by the demand for Tamil Eelam which finds strong echo in Tamil Nadu due to the linguistic, cultural, ethnic and historical affinity between the Sri Lankan Tamils and the Indian Tamils in Sri Lanka," the notification stated.
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May - 14 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideouts were neutralised by the Army personnel in the Dibru Saikhowa reserve forest of Tinsukia district on May 14, reports Sentinel. A large number of food items, food containers, personal belongings and s
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideouts were neutralised by the Army personnel in the Dibru Saikhowa reserve forest of Tinsukia district on May 14, reports Sentinel. A large number of food items, food containers, personal belongings and several cells of batteries were recovered from the camps. Army spokesperson Col. Rajesh Kalia said the Army has so far neutralised five ULFA camps in upper Assam in the last seven days. Due to increased pressure from the security forces and dwindling support from the local inhabitants, the ULFA cadres are reportedly on the run deserting their camps around the upper Assam region, said Army sources.
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May - 14 
Workers engaged in the construction of the rail track in the Barmura hill ranges on the Agartala-Ambassa railway track near Mungiakami under Teliamura subdivision of the West Tripura district stopped work on May 14 demanding more security and the rel
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Workers engaged in the construction of the rail track in the Barmura hill ranges on the Agartala-Ambassa railway track near Mungiakami under Teliamura subdivision of the West Tripura district stopped work on May 14 demanding more security and the release of their colleague Debabrata Das, who was abducted by the militants in April 2008, Telegraph reports. Chief Engineer (Construction) S.S. Meena said that, "You cannot really say that work has come to a full stop, but it has certainly been affected by the abduction. Our workers are worried about the security of Das who is still in militant captivity."
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May - 15 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead two civilians near Hebri in the Udupi district on May 15-night, PTI reports. A six-member gang of Maoists intruded into the house of a school teacher, Bhoja Shetty, and fired indi
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead two civilians near Hebri in the Udupi district on May 15-night, PTI reports. A six-member gang of Maoists intruded into the house of a school teacher, Bhoja Shetty, and fired indiscriminately, killing him on the spot. Maoists also shot his brother-in-law, Suresh Shetty, who succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
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May - 15 
Cadres of the CPI-Maoist blew up a railway line near Jaimurtinagar railway station on the Sitamarhi-Raxual section in the West Champaran district of Bihar on May 15 during the 24-hour strike called by them. Armed Maoists detonated dynamites and blew
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Cadres of the CPI-Maoist blew up a railway line near Jaimurtinagar railway station on the Sitamarhi-Raxual section in the West Champaran district of Bihar on May 15 during the 24-hour strike called by them. Armed Maoists detonated dynamites and blew up tracks in a 15 feet stretch near the station.
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May - 15 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including 33 kg of RDX and five improvised explosive devices, from the Rajouri district.
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including 33 kg of RDX and five improvised explosive devices, from the Rajouri district.
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May - 15 
Further, a Chinese bomb was also defused by the Imphal East district police from the house of Aribam Guneshwore Sharma, programme officer of the medical directorate, at Mahaballi Mamang.
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Further, a Chinese bomb was also defused by the Imphal East district police from the house of Aribam Guneshwore Sharma, programme officer of the medical directorate, at Mahaballi Mamang.
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May - 15 
Further, police in Jammu arrested a constable of the Indian Reserve Police, identified as Sikander Azam, for his alleged links with the LeT outfit and recovered letter heads of the outfit and code worded messages from him.
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Further, police in Jammu arrested a constable of the Indian Reserve Police, identified as Sikander Azam, for his alleged links with the LeT outfit and recovered letter heads of the outfit and code worded messages from him.
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May - 15 
In a separate incident, BW militants fired on a two-coach patrol train between the Mupa and Kalachand stations in the same district. The driver of the train, N.N. Bora, was killed while three others were injured in the incident
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In a separate incident, BW militants fired on a two-coach patrol train between the Mupa and Kalachand stations in the same district. The driver of the train, N.N. Bora, was killed while three others were injured in the incident
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May - 15 
In another incident, Maoists shot dead a contractor, Rajendra Sahu, of Gothalpadar village under Gunupur block in the Rayagada district on May 15-night alleging him to be a police informer, The Hindu reports.
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In another incident, Maoists shot dead a contractor, Rajendra Sahu, of Gothalpadar village under Gunupur block in the Rayagada district on May 15-night alleging him to be a police informer, The Hindu reports.
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May - 15 
On May 15, the Border Security Force (BSF) launched a counter-insurgency operation in certain areas of the Loktak Lake in Manipur’s southern valley to clear the area of militants’ presence, reports Telegraph. The area is considered to be a stronghold
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On May 15, the Border Security Force (BSF) launched a counter-insurgency operation in certain areas of the Loktak Lake in Manipur’s southern valley to clear the area of militants’ presence, reports Telegraph. The area is considered to be a stronghold of various militant groups. However, no encounter or any arrest was reported from the operation site. "This is the first major operation launched in the Pumen Pat portion of the lake by security forces. The 12 square km of the lake area has been cleared of the presence of militants," a BSF source said. The local residents assisted the BSF troops in the search operation, the source said. They also demanded a permanent presence of troops in the area.
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May - 15 
Separately, one improvised explosive device was recovered and later defused by the Mayang Imphal police on May 15-morning, according to Imphal Free Press. The explosive was planted under the old Hiyangthang Bridge across Nambul River.
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Separately, one improvised explosive device was recovered and later defused by the Mayang Imphal police on May 15-morning, according to Imphal Free Press. The explosive was planted under the old Hiyangthang Bridge across Nambul River.
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May - 15 
Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants hijacked five cement-laden trucks and subsequently killed the five drivers and their five helpers in a village in the North Cachar Hills district on May 15-morning, Telegraph reports. The militants stopped the tru
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Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants hijacked five cement-laden trucks and subsequently killed the five drivers and their five helpers in a village in the North Cachar Hills district on May 15-morning, Telegraph reports. The militants stopped the trucks belonging to one Vinay Cement Ltd and took them to the adjacent Krumgminglangsu village, where they killed all the 10 civilians.
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May - 15 
The Doda district police on May 15 arrested eight persons, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs), for their links with militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits, according to Daily Excelsior. Both the SPOs were
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The Doda district police on May 15 arrested eight persons, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs), for their links with militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits, according to Daily Excelsior. Both the SPOs were posted in the Gandoh area and they reportedly used to leak vital police information to the militants, sources said.
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May - 15 
The stores division of the Irrigation and Flood Control department at Lamphelpat in the capital Imphal was locked up by some cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on May 15-night, reports Imphal Free Pre
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The stores division of the Irrigation and Flood Control department at Lamphelpat in the capital Imphal was locked up by some cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on May 15-night, reports Imphal Free Press. They also stuck a bill with only the name of the outfit written on it. The police later broke the lock on May 16-morning. The report added that the outfit’s act was apparently connected with a monetary demand issued to the department employees.
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May - 15 
Three women CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested following an encounter in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, PTI reports. The Superintendent of Police, Akhilesh Kumar Jha, said that a ‘firing squad’ of the CPI-Maoist confronted security forces at Gheighat
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Three women CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested following an encounter in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, PTI reports. The Superintendent of Police, Akhilesh Kumar Jha, said that a ‘firing squad’ of the CPI-Maoist confronted security forces at Gheighat village in the Chatra district and both sides exchanged fire for half an hour. He also said, "some Maoists fled the area following the strong retaliatory action, but three women extremists of the firing squad were overpowered and apprehended along with two rifles, 42 bullets and INR 10,000 in cash."
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May - 15 
Two persons were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during the 24-hour general strike called by the CPI-Maoist to protest against the arrest of their leader Pramod Kumar Mishra, The Hindu reported. The duo was kill
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Two persons were killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during the 24-hour general strike called by the CPI-Maoist to protest against the arrest of their leader Pramod Kumar Mishra, The Hindu reported. The duo was killed on the Bihar-Jharkhand border in the Aurangabad district of Bihar.
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May - 16 
Admitting that the border guards could not fully foil the intrusion bid by the Pakistani terrorists in the Samba sector on May 9, the Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), A K Mitra, said on May 16 that 1000 additional troops would be imme
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Admitting that the border guards could not fully foil the intrusion bid by the Pakistani terrorists in the Samba sector on May 9, the Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), A K Mitra, said on May 16 that 1000 additional troops would be immediately deployed on the International Border with Pakistan to plug the vulnerable areas. "We had thought that the fencing was impregnable but our misunderstanding has been cleared with the recent infiltration bid from the Samba sector which was partially successful as only two to three terrorists might have infiltrated," Mitra said while talking to the media after visiting some parts of the International Border in the back-drop of the May 9 infiltration attempt. He also informed the media that four infiltration attempts were made from the International Border during 2008 so far.
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May - 16 
At least 14 cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Unification (NSCN-U) were killed by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants dur
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At least 14 cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Unification (NSCN-U) were killed by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants during an internecine clash at Seithekema C village in the Dimapur district on May 16, reports Telegraph. Two civilians were later killed by the NSCN-IM militants when they opened fire on people who attacked the cease-fire monitoring cell of the outfit located in the same area.
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May - 16 
Four Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel at Joshitilla village in the Dhalai district along the India-Bangladesh border on May 16, according to Shillong Times. They confessed that
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Four Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel at Joshitilla village in the Dhalai district along the India-Bangladesh border on May 16, according to Shillong Times. They confessed that they deserted their camp in the Moulavibazaar district of Bangladesh following acute shortage of food and medicine. They also mentioned that 182 HNLC cadres are now staying in that camp.
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May - 16 
In another incident, police arrested a woman militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Raja Begum, from the premises of a court in the Gool area of Ramban district. She was reportedly evading arrest for last eight months after the
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In another incident, police arrested a woman militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Raja Begum, from the premises of a court in the Gool area of Ramban district. She was reportedly evading arrest for last eight months after the surrender of her militant husband Manzoor Ahmed alias Furqan. The woman was allegedly involved in several subversive activities along with her husband including the kidnapping and torture of three local boys for forcing them to join the HM fold.
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May - 16 
Manipuri film personalities, including actors, actresses, singers, directors, technicians and artistes, protested at Keishampat junction in Imphal city on May 16 against the heavy monetary demands made by militant groups on the proprietors of cinema
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Manipuri film personalities, including actors, actresses, singers, directors, technicians and artistes, protested at Keishampat junction in Imphal city on May 16 against the heavy monetary demands made by militant groups on the proprietors of cinema halls.
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May - 16 
One PREPAK cadre, Takhelambam Lokhon alias Nanao, was arrested by the Imphal East district police from Chingmeirong Khunou Lampak bus terminal on May 16, according to Sangai Express.
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One PREPAK cadre, Takhelambam Lokhon alias Nanao, was arrested by the Imphal East district police from Chingmeirong Khunou Lampak bus terminal on May 16, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 16 
Police and security forces (SFs) killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district, reported Daily Excelsior.
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Police and security forces (SFs) killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district, reported Daily Excelsior.
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May - 16 
Police and security forces (SFs) killed six militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), including a ‘district commander’, in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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Police and security forces (SFs) killed six militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), including a ‘district commander’, in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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May - 16 
Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants near the Line of Control in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district on May 16 killing one of them while three others were reported to have retrieved to Pakistan
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Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants near the Line of Control in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district on May 16 killing one of them while three others were reported to have retrieved to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines, 40 AK rounds and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 16 
Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants shot dead the president of the apex body of Bete tribe in the North Cachar Hills, J T Roya Ngamlai, at his residence in the Phiangpui village in the North Cachar Hills district on May 16, Shillong Times reports. A
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Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants shot dead the president of the apex body of Bete tribe in the North Cachar Hills, J T Roya Ngamlai, at his residence in the Phiangpui village in the North Cachar Hills district on May 16, Shillong Times reports. According to Assam Police, three suspected BW militants called out Ngamlai from his residence and shot him dead from point black range.
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May - 16 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) said in an e-mail statement issued on May 16 that it has expelled four of its cadres, Heplung alias Judas, Mardor, Baiar, Pyndap alias Morning and Raimon, for allegedly ‘breaching’ the model of condu
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) said in an e-mail statement issued on May 16 that it has expelled four of its cadres, Heplung alias Judas, Mardor, Baiar, Pyndap alias Morning and Raimon, for allegedly ‘breaching’ the model of conduct of the outfit, reports Shillong Times.
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May - 16 
Tripurainfo reports that the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants who abducted railway engineer Debabrata Das on April 26 from a railway construction site at Dalhampara near Mungiakami block in the Barmura hill ranges in the West Tri
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Tripurainfo reports that the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants who abducted railway engineer Debabrata Das on April 26 from a railway construction site at Dalhampara near Mungiakami block in the Barmura hill ranges in the West Tripura district are reported to have demanded a ransom of INR 2500000 for his release. According to sources, Das is in militant custody in the deep forest areas near Tulasikhar block under Khowai subdivision in the same district as they have not been able to cross over to Bangladesh because of the security dragnet.
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May - 16 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter between the Maoists and police at Bompet forests near Motu in the Malkangiri district on May 16, according to New Indian Express. Acting on a tip-off, police
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter between the Maoists and police at Bompet forests near Motu in the Malkangiri district on May 16, according to New Indian Express. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Maoist training camp in the forest where about 30 Maoists were present at that time. Police said that "Most of the cadres were speaking in Telegu and probably belonged to Andhra Pradesh," adding that, Motu Dalam (squad) Commandant, Ashok, was present in the camp but managed to escape. Police also recovered four SLR bullets, one grenade, one AK-47 bullet cartridge and two double barrel guns from the camp.
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May - 16 
Two People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Nongmaithem Leirenjao alias Naba and his wife Nongmaithemongbi Romashakhi alias Nirmala, were arrested by the Imphal East district police from Lamlong Bazaar on May 16. One demand letter of the PULF
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Two People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Nongmaithem Leirenjao alias Naba and his wife Nongmaithemongbi Romashakhi alias Nirmala, were arrested by the Imphal East district police from Lamlong Bazaar on May 16. One demand letter of the PULF addressed to the Director of Manipur State AIDS Control Society was recovered from their possession.
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May - 17 
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, identified as Mahadeo Sahu, President of Senah block (administrative division), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lohardaga district, Police said on May 17. The BJP lea
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A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, identified as Mahadeo Sahu, President of Senah block (administrative division), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lohardaga district, Police said on May 17. The BJP leader was abducted by the Maoists along with and two others on May 16-night. While the Maoists released the other two, they killed Sahu and left pamphlets at the spot alleging that he was a Police informer.
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May - 17 
In another encounter at Kuta in the Shogbaba Sahib Forest cover area of Bandipore, the Police killed one ‘district commander’ of the LeT, identified as Tanvir of Punjab in Pakistan, while two more, including the most wanted Pakistani commander, Rahe
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In another encounter at Kuta in the Shogbaba Sahib Forest cover area of Bandipore, the Police killed one ‘district commander’ of the LeT, identified as Tanvir of Punjab in Pakistan, while two more, including the most wanted Pakistani commander, Raheemullah, managed to escape. Police said that Tanvir was active in the Baramulla-Bandipore area since 2003.
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May - 17 
One PREPAK militant, Heikrujam Mahadeba alias Regan, was arrested by the Imphal West district police commandos from his residence at Khoyathong Polem Leikai on May 17.
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One PREPAK militant, Heikrujam Mahadeba alias Regan, was arrested by the Imphal West district police commandos from his residence at Khoyathong Polem Leikai on May 17.
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May - 17 
One suspected People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Heisnam Biren alias Achumba, was shot dead by the Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter at Yurembam Makha Leikai under Patsoi police station on May 17, re
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One suspected People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Heisnam Biren alias Achumba, was shot dead by the Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter at Yurembam Makha Leikai under Patsoi police station on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. One .38 revolver, live round of ammunition and a scooter were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 17 
One woman cadre of the PULF, identified as R.K. Nandarani, was arrested from Palace Gate near AIR Imphal on May 17. Several identity cards of different Self-Help Groups were recovered from her.
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One woman cadre of the PULF, identified as R.K. Nandarani, was arrested from Palace Gate near AIR Imphal on May 17. Several identity cards of different Self-Help Groups were recovered from her.
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May - 17 
SFs arrested one suspected militant, Tariq Ahmad Bhat, at Khangund in the Kupwara district along with one AK 47 Rifle, 16 UBGL grenades, one AK magazine, 30 rounds of AK ammunition, two Chinese grenades and INR 9000 from his possession. The Vehicle h
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SFs arrested one suspected militant, Tariq Ahmad Bhat, at Khangund in the Kupwara district along with one AK 47 Rifle, 16 UBGL grenades, one AK magazine, 30 rounds of AK ammunition, two Chinese grenades and INR 9000 from his possession. The Vehicle he was boarded has also been seized.
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May - 17 
The SFs in an encounter at Laru Jageer in the Tral area on May 17 killed six militants of the JeM while at least four militants, two of them injured, managed to escape. Two of the dead militants were identified as the top wanted JeM ‘district comman
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The SFs in an encounter at Laru Jageer in the Tral area on May 17 killed six militants of the JeM while at least four militants, two of them injured, managed to escape. Two of the dead militants were identified as the top wanted JeM ‘district commander’ Waseem Hassan Ahanger alias Qari Asif and his close associate Mohammad Yousuf Bhat alias Prince. While Qari Asif was active since 2004 and was operating in the Tral area, Prince was reportedly active since 2007 in the Awantipora and Tral areas. Six AK 56 rifles, six Chinese grenades and a Chinese pistol were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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May - 17 
Times of India reports that the special investigative team conducted raids across the State targeting activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). On May 17, a SIMI cadre, Mohammad Shajid, was detained for questioning. Raids were conduc
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Times of India reports that the special investigative team conducted raids across the State targeting activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). On May 17, a SIMI cadre, Mohammad Shajid, was detained for questioning. Raids were conducted at Jaipur, Ajmer, Fatehpur, Godhpur, Tonk and Sikar on the basis of Intelligence inputs. A senior police officer said, "Raids were conducted, but it seems most of the activists have gone underground fearing arrests."
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May - 17 
Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres, Paominlien Haokip and Jacob Jangchin, and two cadres of the Prithvi faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), identified as Thangjalien and Minthang, were arrested by the Army personnel from Chalwa village un
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Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres, Paominlien Haokip and Jacob Jangchin, and two cadres of the Prithvi faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), identified as Thangjalien and Minthang, were arrested by the Army personnel from Chalwa village under Kangpokpi sub-division in the Senapati district on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 17 
Two women cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Aguilu Kamei and Laishram Sanajanbi alias Hoinu alias Tharongangbi alias Thoibi, were arrested from Kangla on May 17.
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Two women cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Aguilu Kamei and Laishram Sanajanbi alias Hoinu alias Tharongangbi alias Thoibi, were arrested from Kangla on May 17.
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According to a delayed report, a ULFA militant, identified as Hemanta Moran alias Utpal Neog, was killed in an encounter with the Army that took place at Bor-Dirak village under Kakopathar Police Station in the Tinsukia district on May 18. Assam Trib
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According to a delayed report, a ULFA militant, identified as Hemanta Moran alias Utpal Neog, was killed in an encounter with the Army that took place at Bor-Dirak village under Kakopathar Police Station in the Tinsukia district on May 18. Assam Tribune reports that the body of the militant was handed over to the Police on May 19 at the Kakopathar Police Station.
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May - 18 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel arrested three cadres of an unspecified faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) during an operation to implement the cease-fire ground rules in Dimapur on May 18, reports Sentinel.
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel arrested three cadres of an unspecified faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) during an operation to implement the cease-fire ground rules in Dimapur on May 18, reports Sentinel.
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May - 18 
CNN-IBN reports that the Union Government is planning to set up a national force to deal with the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) across the country. The Special Action Force will be modelled on Andhra Pradesh’s elite anti-Naxalite force, the Greyho
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CNN-IBN reports that the Union Government is planning to set up a national force to deal with the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) across the country. The Special Action Force will be modelled on Andhra Pradesh’s elite anti-Naxalite force, the Greyhounds, and would be trained in jungle and guerrilla warfare. V. K. Joshi, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force, said, "The force will have battalions which will specialise in dealing with Left-wing extremism." The report also said that the Special Action Force would be headquartered in Andhra Pradesh and could consist of ten battalions comprising more than 10,000 select personnel. The force will mostly concentrate on States like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa.
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May - 18 
On May 18, a huge cache of ammunition suspected to belong to the left-wing extremists, including 25 detonators, 17 electronic detonators, two hand grenades, cartridges of .303 rifle ignition sets, dozens of charger clips and safety fuses, wires and o
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On May 18, a huge cache of ammunition suspected to belong to the left-wing extremists, including 25 detonators, 17 electronic detonators, two hand grenades, cartridges of .303 rifle ignition sets, dozens of charger clips and safety fuses, wires and other equipment, were recovered from Suarkatwa on the Jhumra hills in the Bokaro district. A source of the Central Reserve Police Force which participated in the raid along with the Bokaro district police said that a stove, foreign literature on how to attack military camps, police and military uniforms, were also found. The extremists were reported to have held a high-level meeting in the area on May 15 and 16 following the arrest of senior leader Pramod Mishra.
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May - 18 
One People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Laishram Priyobrata alias Butameno, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel at Chairel under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on May 18.
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One People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Laishram Priyobrata alias Butameno, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel at Chairel under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on May 18.
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May - 18 
Police arrested a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Shaheen Ahmad Malik alias Sajad alias Usman, after an encounter at village Chak Sanzipora in the Handwara district on May 18, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 rifle, three
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Police arrested a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Shaheen Ahmad Malik alias Sajad alias Usman, after an encounter at village Chak Sanzipora in the Handwara district on May 18, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 rifle, three magazines, 43 rounds of ammunition, two UBGL grenades and one Chinese grenade were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
The ‘Q’ Branch Police in Madurai here on May 18 arrested two Sri Lankan nationals allegedly supplying explosives and electronic gadgets to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports The Hindu. The duo had sent huge quantities of explosives to t
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The ‘Q’ Branch Police in Madurai here on May 18 arrested two Sri Lankan nationals allegedly supplying explosives and electronic gadgets to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports The Hindu. The duo had sent huge quantities of explosives to the LTTE through agents along the Rameswaram coast. Following information, police intercepted a Tata Sumo vehicle near Villapuram and took into custody P. Jayaraja alias Viji alias Vijayan of Mannar and T. Chinnavan alias Padmaraja of Jaffna. They were in possession of 44 walkie-talkie sets and INR 4.59 lakh in cash. K. Senthil of Madurai who provided logistic support to the two was also arrested sources in the intelligence agencies said. Preliminary enquiries revealed that Jayaraja and Chinnavan had entered the country as refugees in 1990 and stayed on in different parts of the State without renewing their registration. They often visited Sri Lanka, mostly LTTE-controlled areas, with the help of clandestine boat operators. Besides supplying about 20,000 detonators, they also provided Global Positioning System devices to Sea Tigers (the sea wing of the LTTE). Operating from Arappalayam in Madurai, their modus operandi was to transport explosives, explosive substances and gadgets through vans and hand them over to agents at Uchupuli. From there, the consignments would be ferried to LTTE camps. Sasi, one of the close associates of Jayaraja, was shot dead by the Sri Lankan Navy in 2007 when he was found venturing into the sea with a consignment, the sources said and added that five cans of resin were seized from Senthil’s house. “They were also smuggling tobacco and beedi bundles. We are trying to establish the source of explosives and supply network of this smuggling module of the LTTE. Special teams are also probing the source of money. It is not clear whether these suspects were involved in the supply of a large explosives consignment seized from a boat at Thangachimadam recently,” an unnamed senior Police official said.
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May - 18 
The Assam Government has initiated steps to rectify the "operational weaknesses" in its fight against the Black Widow (BW) in the North Cachar Hills district, Telegraph reports. According to sources in Dispur, the State Government would set up a loca
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The Assam Government has initiated steps to rectify the "operational weaknesses" in its fight against the Black Widow (BW) in the North Cachar Hills district, Telegraph reports. According to sources in Dispur, the State Government would set up a local Unified Command Structure in association with the 3 Corps. The Government has also decided to deploy 2,000 additional ex-servicemen in the district to ensure the security of railway personnel and those working for the broad gauge conversion and the East-West corridor projects in vulnerable stretches.
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May - 18 
The District Level Co-ordination Group of Dimapur appealed to the rival factions of the NSCN to immediately vacate civilian-populated areas and move to the designated camps, according to Nagaland Post.
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The District Level Co-ordination Group of Dimapur appealed to the rival factions of the NSCN to immediately vacate civilian-populated areas and move to the designated camps, according to Nagaland Post.
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May - 18 
The Hindu reports that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has proposed setting up a separate intelligence wing for itself in view of the increasing role of the agency in the anti-Naxalite (left-wing extremism) and counter-insurgency operations.
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The Hindu reports that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has proposed setting up a separate intelligence wing for itself in view of the increasing role of the agency in the anti-Naxalite (left-wing extremism) and counter-insurgency operations. A similar request made by the CRPF earlier had been turned down by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) citing lack of funds. Unidentified officials in the MHA said that the proposal is pending with the Ministry and now a serious consideration was being given to allow the CRPF to set up its own intelligence wing. The CRPF has also decided to set up a Special Armed Force to counter left-wing extremism.
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May - 18 
The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on May 18 that terrorists have to be neutralised as otherwise they will kill innocents. "How can you initiate talks with terrorists, who after attaining training from across the border, come
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The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on May 18 that terrorists have to be neutralised as otherwise they will kill innocents. "How can you initiate talks with terrorists, who after attaining training from across the border, come to kill you. Either you have to kill him, otherwise you will be killed," Azad said, while speaking at a function in Jalandhar in Punjab. "We may have talks with the neighbouring country but as far as terrorism goes, there can be no tolerance towards terrorists and they should be dealt with a stern hand… We are in favour of talks and peace but cannot tolerate talks and terror together," the Chief Minister stated.
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May - 18 
Troops arrested an over-ground worker of the HM, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, from Shopian in the Pulwama district. He is reportedly a close associate of Shabir Ahmad Mir a.k.a. Shaheedul Islam, a district commander of the HM.
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Troops arrested an over-ground worker of the HM, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, from Shopian in the Pulwama district. He is reportedly a close associate of Shabir Ahmad Mir a.k.a. Shaheedul Islam, a district commander of the HM.
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May - 19 
A new militant outfit, identified as United Naga People’s Council (UNPC), was formed by cadres of a splinter group of the National Socialist Council of Nagalnd-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Manipur. The formation of the outfit was formally declared befor
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A new militant outfit, identified as United Naga People’s Council (UNPC), was formed by cadres of a splinter group of the National Socialist Council of Nagalnd-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Manipur. The formation of the outfit was formally declared before the media at unspecified place in the Senapati district on May 19-afternoon. The ‘president’ of the group, S.S. Max, mentioned that its aims at restoring peaceful co-existence amongst the people living in both hills and valley and to safeguard territorial integrity and sovereignty of Manipur. He however added that the new splinter group had no enmity with the ‘revolutionary movements’ waged by the NSCN-IM, National Socialist Council of Nagalnd-Khapalng (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council (NNC). He said the outfit is led by two ‘colonels’, one ‘major’, two ‘captains’, two ‘full junior full lieutenants’, three ‘second lieutenants’ and 20 trained cadres of the NSCN-IM, who had defected in April 2008 and had formed the UNPC in the state on April 30.
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May - 19 
Assam Tribune reports that five persons were injured when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants hurled a grenade at Rani Sati Mandir Path in Barbazar of Tinsukia district on May 19.
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Assam Tribune reports that five persons were injured when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants hurled a grenade at Rani Sati Mandir Path in Barbazar of Tinsukia district on May 19.
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May - 19 
Four persons, including a sarpanch (head of village level self-government institution) were abducted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from tribal villages in the Bhadrachalam division of Khammam district in the early hour
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Four persons, including a sarpanch (head of village level self-government institution) were abducted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from tribal villages in the Bhadrachalam division of Khammam district in the early hours on May 19, reports The Hindu. The sub-divisional police officer of Bhadrachalam, Shashidhar Raj, said that Khanithi Narsaiah, sarpanch of Kurnavalli village, Karam Kannaiah from Erraboru village and Sunnam Venkat Rao and Sunnam Rambabu from Bathinapalli village were taken away from their home by the Maoists at around midnight. Unofficial sources, however, maintained that the total number of abducted persons was 11 and they were abducted by Maoist dalams (squads) which came from the neighbouring forests pockets of south Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
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May - 19 
Ground rules for the Suspension of Operation was discussed in a tripartite dialogue between representatives of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur Government and the Kuki militant groups held in New Delhi on May 19.
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Ground rules for the Suspension of Operation was discussed in a tripartite dialogue between representatives of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur Government and the Kuki militant groups held in New Delhi on May 19.
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May - 19 
On May 19, the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel arrested a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) KK Sethi alias Mantu from inside the jungles of Gudari in the Rayagada district, Odisha Today reports. The arrested Ma
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On May 19, the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel arrested a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) KK Sethi alias Mantu from inside the jungles of Gudari in the Rayagada district, Odisha Today reports. The arrested Maoist, who is believed to be a close associate of the Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda functioned as the ‘deputy commander’ of the Meenajhola dalam (squad). Police also arrested a female Maoist cadre, Sujata alias Chandra Kukuruka. She was active in Ganguri dalam under Vamsadhara Division.
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May - 19 
One education department official, Y. Joykumar, was shot at and wounded by militants for his alleged involvement in corrupt practices, reports Assam Tribune. He was abducted from near his residence at Thongju area in the Imphal East district on May 1
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One education department official, Y. Joykumar, was shot at and wounded by militants for his alleged involvement in corrupt practices, reports Assam Tribune. He was abducted from near his residence at Thongju area in the Imphal East district on May 19. The Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup (KYKL) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 19 
Statesman reports that Prasant Rout of Erasama, who had joined Maoist ranks in Jharkhand surrendered to the police in Jagatsinghpur on May 19. This is the first instance of a Maoist surrender in a coastal Orissa district. Police sources said that the
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Statesman reports that Prasant Rout of Erasama, who had joined Maoist ranks in Jharkhand surrendered to the police in Jagatsinghpur on May 19. This is the first instance of a Maoist surrender in a coastal Orissa district. Police sources said that the Maoist sympathisers in areas such as Balikuda and Erasama have been used as informers, translators and at times for the purpose of distributing leaflets and other such literature by the Maoists. Police has a list of 40 to 50 young girls and boys who are suspected to be Maoist sympathisers in the area.
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May - 19 
The Black Widow (BW) militant outfit on May 19 lifted its ban on the work of the East-West railway corridor and gauge conversion projects in the North Cachar Hills district to “give peace a chance”, Telegraph reports. Talking to the newspaper over ph
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The Black Widow (BW) militant outfit on May 19 lifted its ban on the work of the East-West railway corridor and gauge conversion projects in the North Cachar Hills district to “give peace a chance”, Telegraph reports. Talking to the newspaper over phone from an undisclosed location, the outfit’s publicity secretary, Paiprang Dimasa, said that, “We want to give peace a chance.” He also said that, “We had kept quiet after we declared a ceasefire on March 25. But the Army killed a dozen of our cadres... what could we do after that?”
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May - 19 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants tonsure a woman, Sudha Tamang, who ‘surrendered’ before the outfit on May 19, according to Sangai Express. She reportedly escaped from the captivity of the PLA after being captured by militants for alleged
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants tonsure a woman, Sudha Tamang, who ‘surrendered’ before the outfit on May 19, according to Sangai Express. She reportedly escaped from the captivity of the PLA after being captured by militants for allegedly selling betel.
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May - 19 
Two unidentified militants opened fired on the residence of Pheiroijam Bokulchand, elder brother of the Manipur Health Minister Ph. Parijat, at Pundongbam village under Lamlai police station on May 19, according to Imphal Free Press.
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Two unidentified militants opened fired on the residence of Pheiroijam Bokulchand, elder brother of the Manipur Health Minister Ph. Parijat, at Pundongbam village under Lamlai police station on May 19, according to Imphal Free Press.
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May - 19 
Violating the cease-fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector, Pakistani troops on May 19 opened unprovoked heavy firing on a forward Indian post killing one trooper, according to Daily Excelsior. "Pakistani troops resorted to heavy a
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Violating the cease-fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector, Pakistani troops on May 19 opened unprovoked heavy firing on a forward Indian post killing one trooper, according to Daily Excelsior. "Pakistani troops resorted to heavy and unprovoked firing on our forward posts in Dhip, Salhutri area of Mendhar in Poonch sector around 8 am today", official sources said. The firing, which continued for over 10 minutes, resulted in the death of a trooper, he said, adding that Indian troops later took up positions, but observed restraint. "They (Pak Army) have violated the cease-fire by resorting to heavy firing on our positions", sources said. They added that Pakistan Army fired at least 8-10 rockets and 12 bursts from heavy fire arms. This is the third cease-fire violation along the India-Pakistan border and second along the LoC in less than a fortnight. On May 9, Pakistan resorted to heavy firing and burst UBGL grenades while targeting a Border Security Force post and a patrol party along the International Border in the Samba sector, violating the truce which came into force on November 16, 2003 for the first time. On May 14, Pakistani troops again shelled Indian posts using 60 mm and 82 mm mortar shells in the Tangdhar division of Kupwara sector along the LoC in north Kashmir.
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May - 20 
29 militants belonging to the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) surrendered before the security forces on May 20, IANS reports. According to security forces, all the militants were staying in camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area of Banglad
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29 militants belonging to the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) surrendered before the security forces on May 20, IANS reports. According to security forces, all the militants were staying in camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area of Bangladesh.
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May - 20 
After the first day of talks on May 20, India said the new Pakistani political leadership conveyed a "strong commitment" to carry forward the peace process for the full normalisation of bilateral ties, but External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee a
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After the first day of talks on May 20, India said the new Pakistani political leadership conveyed a "strong commitment" to carry forward the peace process for the full normalisation of bilateral ties, but External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee also pointed out that progress in the ongoing dialogue was dependent on a terror and violence-free environment, The Hindu reported. "We approach the next round in a spirit of co-operation, trust and pragmatism. This is predicated on an atmosphere free from terrorism, violence and the threat of it," Mukherjee said in a statement on arrival in Islamabad on May 20. Mukherjee, who expressed the optimism that the new democratic environment in Pakistan would help the two countries address issues of peace and security, people-to-people contact and economic development, held talks with the Pakistan People’s Party leader Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Nawaz Sharif and Awami National Party leader Asfandyar Wali Khan. He will hold a ministerial review of the fourth round of the composite dialogue process with his counterpart, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on May 21 (today), and will also meet President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gillani.
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May - 20 
Another attempt was made to burn a development block office at Haorang Sabal village in the constituency of the Agriculture Minister on May 20-night.
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Another attempt was made to burn a development block office at Haorang Sabal village in the constituency of the Agriculture Minister on May 20-night.
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May - 20 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on May 20 that the Army has been asked to intensify its operations against the Black Widow (BW) militant outfit and more forces have been deployed in the North Cachar Hills district to tackle the situation, Senti
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on May 20 that the Army has been asked to intensify its operations against the Black Widow (BW) militant outfit and more forces have been deployed in the North Cachar Hills district to tackle the situation, Sentinel reports. Gogoi said, "We are contemplating on formation of an auxiliary force with 1,000 surrendered militants. The auxiliary force will be deployed in the North Cachar Hills first, and if its performance is good, we will deploy it in other areas of the State."
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On May 20, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two special police officers in the Narayanpur district, reports IANS. Pawan Deo, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kanker range), said, “Two bodies were found at a roadside i
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On May 20, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two special police officers in the Narayanpur district, reports IANS. Pawan Deo, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kanker range), said, “Two bodies were found at a roadside in a forested stretch in Narayanpur district Wednesday (May 21) morning. Maoists probably killed them overnight and dumped their bodies early morning”.
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May - 20 
One unidentified militant opened fired on the residence of Khangembam Rameshwor at Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai on May 20. Khangembam is the branch manager of the Rural Bank at Wangjing.
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One unidentified militant opened fired on the residence of Khangembam Rameshwor at Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai on May 20. Khangembam is the branch manager of the Rural Bank at Wangjing.
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May - 20 
Peace rallies consisting of thousands of people were organised by the goan buras (village chiefs) and dubashis (chiefs of Naga customary courts) in all the 11 district headquarters towns on May 20 asking the warring Naga factions to stop violence in
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Peace rallies consisting of thousands of people were organised by the goan buras (village chiefs) and dubashis (chiefs of Naga customary courts) in all the 11 district headquarters towns on May 20 asking the warring Naga factions to stop violence in the State.
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May - 20 
Security forces killed an unidentified militant in an encounter in the Sitri Kota forests of Bandipora on May 20, Daily Excelsior reported. Sources said that one AK 47 rifle, four magazines, two wireless sets and three hundred rounds of ammunition we
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Security forces killed an unidentified militant in an encounter in the Sitri Kota forests of Bandipora on May 20, Daily Excelsior reported. Sources said that one AK 47 rifle, four magazines, two wireless sets and three hundred rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain militant’s possession.
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May - 20 
The joint secretary of the Tamenglong-Jiri Zone of the Kuki Inpi (apex body of the Kuki tribe in Manipur), identified as Paoihum Khongsai, was stabbed to death by suspected militants, including a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kuki Nati
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The joint secretary of the Tamenglong-Jiri Zone of the Kuki Inpi (apex body of the Kuki tribe in Manipur), identified as Paoihum Khongsai, was stabbed to death by suspected militants, including a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) identified as Seigin Khongsai, at Leisangphai village in the Tamenglong district on May 20, according to Sangai Express. Later, people in retaliation killed Seigin on the same day.
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May - 20 
The station master of Imphal-Churachandpur passenger bus services, identified as Moirang Oksubung, was released by the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) militants on May 20-morning. He was earlier abducted in connection with a monetary demand.
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The station master of Imphal-Churachandpur passenger bus services, identified as Moirang Oksubung, was released by the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) militants on May 20-morning. He was earlier abducted in connection with a monetary demand.
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May - 20 
Thuingaleng Muivah, ‘general secretary’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on May 20, according to Telegraph. "It was decided that the Naga talks would continue and
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Thuingaleng Muivah, ‘general secretary’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on May 20, according to Telegraph. "It was decided that the Naga talks would continue and both sides would try and find an honourable, mutually-acceptable peaceful solution," said a source.
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May - 21 
A suspected militant of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), identified as Abdul Rehman, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police outside the New Delhi railway station on May 21, The Hindu reported. Police sources said that 3.1 kilograms
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A suspected militant of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), identified as Abdul Rehman, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police outside the New Delhi railway station on May 21, The Hindu reported. Police sources said that 3.1 kilograms of RDX, five detonators and a sophisticated timer device were recovered from the Janakpuri locality in west Delhi following his interrogation, PTI reported. No ammunition or weapons were recovered from the suspected militant's possession. A joint team of the Special Cell and Central Intelligence is interrogating him to find out whether he was part of the module which carried out the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 13. The Special Cell reportedly received a tip-off that a suspected militant would come to Delhi on board a train from Howrah in West Bengal.
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May - 21 
A trader belonging to the Tangkhul community was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Unification (NSCN-U) militants at Supermarket area in the Dimapur district on May 21-afternoon, reports Sangai Express.
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A trader belonging to the Tangkhul community was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Unification (NSCN-U) militants at Supermarket area in the Dimapur district on May 21-afternoon, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 21 
According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Mohammed Lateef, was killed in exchange of firing between militants and police in the Kandi area of Rajouri district on May 21-evening. Reports said the civilian, who had gone to village Ans in
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According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Mohammed Lateef, was killed in exchange of firing between militants and police in the Kandi area of Rajouri district on May 21-evening. Reports said the civilian, who had gone to village Ans in the Kandi area, was trapped in cross-firing between militants and police. Sources said the militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 21 
Chairman of one of the factions of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on May 21 ruled out his conglomerate's participation in the Legislative Assembly elections and invited three of his estranged colleagues -
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Chairman of one of the factions of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on May 21 ruled out his conglomerate's participation in the Legislative Assembly elections and invited three of his estranged colleagues - Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mohammad Yasin Malik and Sajjad Gani Lone - back to join his organisation in "larger interest of the freedom movement." Addressing a remembrance congregation on occasion of the death anniversary of his father Mirwaiz Maulvi Mohammad Farooq and separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone in the capital Srinagar, Mirwaiz Umar stated that there was no question of the Hurriyat's participation in any elections until held for right of self-determination in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that APHC would establish its offices on all District and sub-division headquarters and revitalise its struggle for "freedom".
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May - 21 
Government on May 21 formally released 10 Afghan militants for the first time in two decades of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. The Afghani militants were set free from three different jails and a police station and were driven overnight to New Delhi
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Government on May 21 formally released 10 Afghan militants for the first time in two decades of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. The Afghani militants were set free from three different jails and a police station and were driven overnight to New Delhi amidst tight security arrangements, official sources said. While four foreign mercenaries were freed from the Sangroor jail in Punjab, three others were released from the Kot Bhalwal Central jail in Jammu. Two militants were set free from the Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan while one militant was released from the Ramgarh police station in Samba district. All the 10 militants are reported to have subsequently left for Kabul. Consular access of the released militants had already been completed by the External Affairs Ministry in which Kabul had confirmed residential address of all 10 militants and admitted that they were their nationals.
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May - 21 
Meghalaya Police arrested one hardcore Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Banteiborlang Lyngdoh Nonglait, from the coal belt areas at Nongjri near Borsora in the West Khasi Hills district on May 21, reports Shillong Times. He was a
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Meghalaya Police arrested one hardcore Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Banteiborlang Lyngdoh Nonglait, from the coal belt areas at Nongjri near Borsora in the West Khasi Hills district on May 21, reports Shillong Times. He was arrested while entering the export coal depot belonging to one Control Marbaniang. Ten live ammunitions of AK-47 were seized from his possession. According to police sources, he had recently returned from Bangladesh to carry out an extortion drive in the coal belt areas.
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May - 21 
Over 93 Naxalites were arrested from a forest area in Khaira in the Jamui district of Bihar on May 21-night, TimesNow reported. Police raided a place during a meeting of the Naxalites and took over 150 persons into custody, Inspector General of Polic
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Over 93 Naxalites were arrested from a forest area in Khaira in the Jamui district of Bihar on May 21-night, TimesNow reported. Police raided a place during a meeting of the Naxalites and took over 150 persons into custody, Inspector General of Police (Operations), A. K. Bhardwaj, told the media. Several hardcore Naxalites and its sympathisers were believed to be participating in the meeting, Bhardwaj said. The police recovered Naxalite literature, posters, microphone sets, one generator set and CDs during the raid.
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May - 21 
Pakistan on May 21 agreed with India to push for an improvement in bilateral economic relations simultaneously with efforts to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, The Hindu reported. At the end of talks with External Affairs Minister P
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Pakistan on May 21 agreed with India to push for an improvement in bilateral economic relations simultaneously with efforts to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, The Hindu reported. At the end of talks with External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi declared that his Government was ready for a “grand reconciliation” with India through dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues “with self-respect and dignity.” Both sides strongly reaffirmed that they would not permit terrorism to impede the peace process and, in a joint statement, “re-emphasised the need for effective steps for the complete elimination of this menace.” The statement said the two Ministers reaffirmed the importance of the cease-fire in place since November 2003 and the commitment of both sides to safeguard it. The countries also signed an agreement on consular access to prisoners, an important step in ensuring the early release of nationals of the two countries from each other’s jails after they have completed their sentence. Pakistan agreed that terrorism was a "common menace" and promised to work with India in combating the problem as Mukherjee and Qureshi held wide-ranging talks covering various issues, including Siachen, Sir Creek and cross-LoC Confidence Building Measures, Daily Excelsior reported. At a joint press conference in Islamabad, the Ministers said that in their review of the fourth round of the composite dialogue process, they concurred that significant progress had been made on several fronts. They singled out Sir Creek as one major issue on which much progress had been made. However, Qureshi said it was as important for the dialogue to make progress on issues that had been lagging behind, such as the “core issue” of Kashmir. Both sides agreed that the Kashmir-specific confidence-building measures had contributed to improving the situation of the people there, but also discussed ways to improve these measures. They agreed to increase the frequency of the Muzaffarabad-Srinagar and Rawalakot-Poonch bus services, and also to finalise the modalities for intra-Kashmir trade and truck services “as early as possible.” Both Ministers underlined that “the two [trade and conflict resolution] are complementary” and said they had discussed several proposals to improve trade relations. “The moot point is that if we create a stake in each other’s economic development, it will facilitate in resolving problems in other areas,” Mukherjee said, giving the India-China example of how unresolved issues between the two countries had not stood in the way of surging bilateral trade.
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May - 21 
Suspected Maoists looted a currency van of the ICICI bank carrying INR 50 million and one kilogram of gold near Tamar area in the capital Ranchi on May 21. The currency was being transferred from the Jamshedpur branch of the bank to Ranchi. Police sa
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Suspected Maoists looted a currency van of the ICICI bank carrying INR 50 million and one kilogram of gold near Tamar area in the capital Ranchi on May 21. The currency was being transferred from the Jamshedpur branch of the bank to Ranchi. Police said that the bank had not informed the police about its currency movement and no security was provided.
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May - 21 
Suspected militants exploded gas cylinders targeting the residence of Manipur Agriculture Minister N. Loken at Leimapokpam in the Bishnupur district on May 21, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Suspected militants exploded gas cylinders targeting the residence of Manipur Agriculture Minister N. Loken at Leimapokpam in the Bishnupur district on May 21, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 21 
The Assam Government on May 21 asked the Black Widow (BW) militant outfit to mend its ways for the Government to reciprocate, reports Telegraph. Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that a message has been conveyed to the outfit through the North Ca
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The Assam Government on May 21 asked the Black Widow (BW) militant outfit to mend its ways for the Government to reciprocate, reports Telegraph. Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that a message has been conveyed to the outfit through the North Cachar Hills district council and organisations of Dimasas at a meeting. He said, “Through the district council and Dimasa tribal groups, we made it clear to the BW that killing of innocent people while talking truce will not be tolerated. The group needs to change its behaviour.” He also stated that if the outfit mended its ways, then the State Government would take up its peace overtures with the Centre, and added, “We cannot declare a ceasefire just because a group has written a letter to a senior government official expressing its desire to have peace with the government. There are some formalities which need to be observed.”
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May - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three persons and injured another on May 21 at Kotam village in the Gumla district, reports The Hindu. The Superintendent of Police Baljit said that among the dead were two brothers, i
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three persons and injured another on May 21 at Kotam village in the Gumla district, reports The Hindu. The Superintendent of Police Baljit said that among the dead were two brothers, identified as Nijamul Ansari and Ajmul Ansari. A group of six Maoists opened fire on a shop owned by the brothers killing them and a customer Mahesh Mahto. Police suspect extortion could be the motive behind the attack.
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May - 21 
The Nagaland Government set a deadline of June 10 to evict all armed cadres from public inhabited areas in all the 11 districts, especially from district headquarters, reports Morung Express.
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The Nagaland Government set a deadline of June 10 to evict all armed cadres from public inhabited areas in all the 11 districts, especially from district headquarters, reports Morung Express.
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May - 21 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres attacked the Army troops at an unspecified place between Tuitung and Tawang village in the Chandel district on May 21, according to Sangai Express. A UNLF spokesperson said that the security forces m
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres attacked the Army troops at an unspecified place between Tuitung and Tawang village in the Chandel district on May 21, according to Sangai Express. A UNLF spokesperson said that the security forces may have suffered heavy casualty.
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May - 21 
Three persons, Brajabashimayum Aken, Aribam Dayamoi and Akoijam Geeta, who surrendered before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) outfit for allegedly selling betel and tobacco products, were paraded before media persons on May 21, according to Sangai
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Three persons, Brajabashimayum Aken, Aribam Dayamoi and Akoijam Geeta, who surrendered before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) outfit for allegedly selling betel and tobacco products, were paraded before media persons on May 21, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 22 
A top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Suren Borah alias Baba Sonowal, was arrested by the Army from Pasighat in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on May 22-evening, Telegraph reports. Borah, was functioning as an important pa
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A top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Suren Borah alias Baba Sonowal, was arrested by the Army from Pasighat in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on May 22-evening, Telegraph reports. Borah, was functioning as an important part in the outfit’s operation in Arunachal Pradesh as company commander of the Charlie Company of the outfit’s dreaded 28 Battalion. According to Army sources, “Bora was responsible mainly for providing logistical support to the members of the outfit who use Arunachal Pradesh as a major corridor for launching operations in Upper Assam.” The sources also added that, “He used to ferry all articles for the cadres of the outfit. Arms, camp materials, clothes, food, medicines; you name it and he used to arrange it.” Borah who was a constable in Assam Police was first arrested in 1992 for storing arms for ULFA. He was released later but he did not come back to join the police force. Instead, he joined ULFA and went underground.
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May - 22 
A youth serving as driver in Assam Rifles and his younger brother, identified as Mohammed Minhasuddin and Mohammed Jamiara Khan, were shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Samrurou Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district on May 22-night,
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A youth serving as driver in Assam Rifles and his younger brother, identified as Mohammed Minhasuddin and Mohammed Jamiara Khan, were shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Samrurou Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district on May 22-night, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 22 
IANS reports that a tribal woman was killed and another injured on May 22 when a bomb planted by the Maoists exploded in a forested area on Narayanpur-Orchha road in the Narayanpur district.
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IANS reports that a tribal woman was killed and another injured on May 22 when a bomb planted by the Maoists exploded in a forested area on Narayanpur-Orchha road in the Narayanpur district.
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May - 22 
Manipur Government on May 22 approved the National Security Act (NSA) detention order of the Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF) president along with four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres issued by the respective district ma
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Manipur Government on May 22 approved the National Security Act (NSA) detention order of the Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF) president along with four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres issued by the respective district magistrates. On May 13, the Imphal West district magistrate gave the order for detention of MAFYF president Sapamcha Kangleipal along with two PREPAK cadres, Salam Iboyaima Meitei alias Boyai alias Akash alias Sushil alias G Akash Sharma alias G Sushil Sharma and Wahengbam Nanao Singh alias Terenam alias Raghu alias Sana. Kangleipal was arrested by the Lamlai police in the Imphal East district on May 7 on the charge of making seditious statements against the state government. Kangleipal was also charged of working as self style ‘finance secretary’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) under the name of Sanasaba Leishemba alias Sss. According to police sources, he was an active cadre of the KCP. He made the seditious remarks on the behest of the outfit. However, he got anticipatory bail in the case. Similarly, the detention order of two more PREPAK cadres, Ningthoujam Rajendro Singh and Thokchom Maipaksana Singh, was issued on May 20.
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May - 22 
NSCN-IM ‘appointed’ its senior leader, Kughalu Mulatonu, as an emissary to the Collective Leadership with effect from May 22, reports Nagaland Post. The portfolio of ‘Chaplee (Finance) Ministry’ held by him was reallocated to V. Tuccu on the same day
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NSCN-IM ‘appointed’ its senior leader, Kughalu Mulatonu, as an emissary to the Collective Leadership with effect from May 22, reports Nagaland Post. The portfolio of ‘Chaplee (Finance) Ministry’ held by him was reallocated to V. Tuccu on the same day.
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May - 22 
On May 22, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from village Kosmi in the Gadchiroli district, reports IANS. A cache of arms and explosives was recovered from their possession. Police public relations officer T.G. De
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On May 22, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from village Kosmi in the Gadchiroli district, reports IANS. A cache of arms and explosives was recovered from their possession. Police public relations officer T.G. Deshmukh said, "Based on intelligence that Maoists were camping in the village, the police laid siege around it and challenged them to come out." Following an exchange of fire, "When the Maoists, some of them injured, tried to flee, the police gave chase and nabbed five of them," she said. Previously on May 18, the Maoists had attacked a police constable’s house in village Hiranje and also looted some food grain.
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May - 22 
Pioneer reports that a truck loaded with about nine tonnes of gelatine explosives was seized by the police on the outskirts of capital Raipur near the national highway on May 22. The truck reportedly was found abandoned at the site. The explosives, p
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Pioneer reports that a truck loaded with about nine tonnes of gelatine explosives was seized by the police on the outskirts of capital Raipur near the national highway on May 22. The truck reportedly was found abandoned at the site. The explosives, police said, were ordered by a Nagpur-based coal mine company. The vehicle carrying the consignment to Nagpur from Jharkhand, was stolen in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir district. Police is carrying out investigation to ascertain the role of the left-wing extremists in the theft.
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May - 22 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Dhaneswar Moran, at Nakathalguri village under Pengeri Police Station in the Tinsukia district on an unspecified date, Telegraph reports. According to Police,
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Dhaneswar Moran, at Nakathalguri village under Pengeri Police Station in the Tinsukia district on an unspecified date, Telegraph reports. According to Police, Moran might have been killed for allegedly serving as an Army informer.
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May - 23 
17 militants belonging to different outfits surrendered before the security forces at Dinjan Army camp. 12 militants from ULFA, two from Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), one from National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) a
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17 militants belonging to different outfits surrendered before the security forces at Dinjan Army camp. 12 militants from ULFA, two from Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), one from National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and two from National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) surrendered along with over 13 pistols, two Burmese guns, one M-21 rifle and a large number of ammunition of pistols, rifles and AK series besides some magazines.
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May - 23 
A civilian was killed by militants at Lal Pani forest in the Muthi area of Doda district on May 23, according to Daily Excelsior. He has been identified as Shamas Din son of Feroz Din, a resident of Muthi, Marmat. Police said Shamas Din had gone to t
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A civilian was killed by militants at Lal Pani forest in the Muthi area of Doda district on May 23, according to Daily Excelsior. He has been identified as Shamas Din son of Feroz Din, a resident of Muthi, Marmat. Police said Shamas Din had gone to the jungle to collect flour when he was intercepted by the militants and subsequently shot dead.
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May - 23 
A day earlier, Ramashankar Mahto, a resident of Gorga village in the Dhanbad district was hacked to death by the Maoists.
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A day earlier, Ramashankar Mahto, a resident of Gorga village in the Dhanbad district was hacked to death by the Maoists.
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May - 23 
A demonstration was organised by the shopkeepers and local people at Yairipok Keithel on May 23 in protest against planting a bomb at a shop and making a huge monetary demand from shopkeepers doing business at Yairipok Bazar by one militant group. Th
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A demonstration was organised by the shopkeepers and local people at Yairipok Keithel on May 23 in protest against planting a bomb at a shop and making a huge monetary demand from shopkeepers doing business at Yairipok Bazar by one militant group. The protestors decided to call a general strike in Yairipok area on May 24 (today) against the act of terrorising people by placing a bomb in civilian inhabited areas.
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May - 23 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded by the suspected Naga People’s Council (NPC) militants at Viewland in the Ukhrul district on May 23.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was exploded by the suspected Naga People’s Council (NPC) militants at Viewland in the Ukhrul district on May 23.
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May - 23 
In another incident, suspected militants shot at and injured a civilian, Abdul Rashid Gojar, in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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In another incident, suspected militants shot at and injured a civilian, Abdul Rashid Gojar, in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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May - 23 
Maipur Cabinet in its meeting held on May 23 decided to issue guns seized by security personnel to different sec-tins of people. The meeting presided by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh decided to issue 20 percent of the total seized guns to Minis
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Maipur Cabinet in its meeting held on May 23 decided to issue guns seized by security personnel to different sec-tins of people. The meeting presided by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh decided to issue 20 percent of the total seized guns to Ministers, 15 percent to Parliamentarians, 10 percent to Legislators and 25 percent to District Council members and 10 percent to members of the Zilla Parishad (district level local self-government body). Civil and police officers would be allotted 10 percent of the seized guns, 10 percent to private citizens and 10 percent to officials of the Central Government. The report added that the guns can not be transferred to a second person without permission of the Government.
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May - 23 
On May 23, Police in Warangal district recovered two weapons and large number of live rounds of ammunition from dumps suspected to belong to the left-wing extremists. Superintendent of Police V. C. Sajjanar said that during combing operations in the
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On May 23, Police in Warangal district recovered two weapons and large number of live rounds of ammunition from dumps suspected to belong to the left-wing extremists. Superintendent of Police V. C. Sajjanar said that during combing operations in the Karlapalli forest area under Govindaraopet mandal (administrative division) recovered one 303 rifle and one spring field rifle, 37 rounds of ammunition of 303 rifle, 28 rounds of 30 carbine, 27 rounds of .38, 47 rounds of springfield, nine round of .63 and eight rounds of .22 weapons from a dump belonging to Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India- Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML).
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May - 23 
Security forces arrested an Al-Badr militant, identified as Mohammad Ashraf Bhat alias Jamshed, was arrested from Shopian in the Pulwama district. One Chinese pistol with one magazine, eight rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered f
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Security forces arrested an Al-Badr militant, identified as Mohammad Ashraf Bhat alias Jamshed, was arrested from Shopian in the Pulwama district. One Chinese pistol with one magazine, eight rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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May - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has warned the Orissa Government not to deploy Greyhounds personnel of Andhra Pradesh for anti-Maoist operation in any part of the State, reports Odisha Today. An unofficial communication was sent in t
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has warned the Orissa Government not to deploy Greyhounds personnel of Andhra Pradesh for anti-Maoist operation in any part of the State, reports Odisha Today. An unofficial communication was sent in this regard by the Malkangiri Divisional Committee of CPI-Maoist to Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Satish K Gajbhiye. “They have also demanded to stop Police action, withdraw Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and strongly opposed police encounter of their two comrades”, the SP said.
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May - 23 
The Hindu reports that the Coast Security Group Police on May 23 arrested three persons for staying without any valid documents. Sources said that Udhayaseelan, Savinappar and Alexander of Kilinochchi in Sri Lanka were moving under suspicious circums
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The Hindu reports that the Coast Security Group Police on May 23 arrested three persons for staying without any valid documents. Sources said that Udhayaseelan, Savinappar and Alexander of Kilinochchi in Sri Lanka were moving under suspicious circumstances along the Rameswaram shore with three more persons. A Police team spotted them and brought them to the station for enquiry. During interrogation it was revealed that they were the members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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May - 23 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) said that Nagaland state is not Gaza Strip to rehabilitate "others", reports Imphal Free Press. The outfit added the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘genera
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) said that Nagaland state is not Gaza Strip to rehabilitate "others", reports Imphal Free Press. The outfit added the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Th. Muivah's intent of “advocating communism and consequent annihilation of thousands of Nagas in the name of sovereignty thus far, is discovered to be nothing but a policy of rehabilitate deprived Nagas of Manipur in Nagaland State and that the economy of the Nagas of Nagaland has been drained into 'their' private coffers".
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May - 23 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants killed a former cadre of the outfit, identified as Pte Ratan alias Thangjam Gypsan, at Kamu Ching under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on May 23, according to Sangai Express. Lily Leima, ‘
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants killed a former cadre of the outfit, identified as Pte Ratan alias Thangjam Gypsan, at Kamu Ching under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on May 23, according to Sangai Express. Lily Leima, ‘assistant secretary of communication & publicity’ of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), political wing of the outfit, said that Ratan deserted the outfit along with one AK-56 Rifle and one hand grenade on December 2, 2007. He reportedly joined the PLA in March 2007.
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May - 23 
The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) claimed responsibility for placing a bomb in the shop of one P. Pishak at Yairipok Keithel Thongkhong on May 22. The outfit’s publicity cell secretary Saroz Khan in press release stated that the outfit aske
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The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) claimed responsibility for placing a bomb in the shop of one P. Pishak at Yairipok Keithel Thongkhong on May 22. The outfit’s publicity cell secretary Saroz Khan in press release stated that the outfit asked Pishak for some financial help earlier. He accused Pishak of not fulfilling the group’s demand and acting against the party in connivance with security forces. He threatened to punish Pishak and his family incase of his failure to pay heed to the warning.
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May - 23 
The troops launched a search operation in the Panzu area of Budgam District and arrested a militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Bilal Ahmed Chopan. Three Chinese grenades, one AK magazine and six rounds of AK ammunition were recovere
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The troops launched a search operation in the Panzu area of Budgam District and arrested a militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Bilal Ahmed Chopan. Three Chinese grenades, one AK magazine and six rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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May - 24 
A hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Pulan Moran alias Phulen Chetia, was shot dead in an encounter with Army personnel at Bormusai in the Dirak area of Tinsukia district on May 24, according to Hindustan Times. A
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A hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Pulan Moran alias Phulen Chetia, was shot dead in an encounter with Army personnel at Bormusai in the Dirak area of Tinsukia district on May 24, according to Hindustan Times. According to officials, two other militants managed to escape and the security forces recovered one AK-56 rifle from the incident site.
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May - 24 
Another ULFA militant was killed in an encounter with the Army at Barahi Kacharigaon under Sonari Police Station in the Sivasagar district, according to Assam Police sources. One 9-mm pistol, one magazine with four rounds ammunition, three electric d
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Another ULFA militant was killed in an encounter with the Army at Barahi Kacharigaon under Sonari Police Station in the Sivasagar district, according to Assam Police sources. One 9-mm pistol, one magazine with four rounds ammunition, three electric detonators, two non-electric detonators, 50 grams of explosive substances, one-kg gelatine and one mobile handset were recovered from the slain militant.
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May - 24 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a Nagarik Suraksha Samity (NSS) activist, Sushen Murmu, at Mucchrisole village in the Ghatshila sub-division of Jamshedpur district on May 24- morning, according to Telegraph. Report
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a Nagarik Suraksha Samity (NSS) activist, Sushen Murmu, at Mucchrisole village in the Ghatshila sub-division of Jamshedpur district on May 24- morning, according to Telegraph. Reports said that at around 2am (IST), about 70 Maoists came to Muchhrisole village and raided Murmu’s house taking hostage his father as he was sleeping outside. Subsequently, they entered the house and dragged the 26-year-old youth to an open field and slit his throat.
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Four Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants, identified as Kamlen Dimngel, Mangkholal Doungel, Laljang Khongsai and Doukhohel Touthang, and one Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA cadre, Langkholel Chongloi, were killed during an internecine clash at New Saik
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Four Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants, identified as Kamlen Dimngel, Mangkholal Doungel, Laljang Khongsai and Doukhohel Touthang, and one Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA cadre, Langkholel Chongloi, were killed during an internecine clash at New Saikhul under Saikhul police station in the Senapati district in the intervening night of May 24 and 25, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 24 
Further, the residence of one NSCN-IM ‘captain’, identified as Shangreiso, was allegedly set ablaze by cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Unification (NSCN-U) in Dimapur on May 24-night, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Further, the residence of one NSCN-IM ‘captain’, identified as Shangreiso, was allegedly set ablaze by cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Unification (NSCN-U) in Dimapur on May 24-night, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 24 
Manipur Police commandos shot dead three suspected militants at New Keithelmanbi, situated along National Highway 53, in the Imphal West district on May 24, reports Telegraph. Acting on specific information on the presence of some militants on an ext
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Manipur Police commandos shot dead three suspected militants at New Keithelmanbi, situated along National Highway 53, in the Imphal West district on May 24, reports Telegraph. Acting on specific information on the presence of some militants on an extortion drive in and around the New Keithelmabi area under Patsoi Police station, the Police commandos moved into the area in four vehicles. They encountered three youths who, on being challenged to stop, hurled two grenades at the Police team. The police shot dead one of them inside the house of P. Haokip, a-50-year-old resident of Keithelmanbi village. The other two were killed 500-meters away. The identities of the suspected militants are yet to be ascertained. The Police also recovered three grenades from their possession
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May - 24 
On May 24, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion on the last day of their four-day general strike in Orissa's Malkangiri district against alleged police excesses, reports The Hindu. Police sources said
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On May 24, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion on the last day of their four-day general strike in Orissa's Malkangiri district against alleged police excesses, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that no injury was reported in the explosion that occurred at Kosalkkonda on the state highway in Kalimela area. The Maoists also resorted to road blockades in several places in the Malkangiri district in a bid to enforce the strike by digging roads, cutting trees and placing boulders, affecting movement of vehicles and public transport on important routes. Banners and posters put up by the Maoists were found at some places.
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May - 24 
One suspected militant was killed by the Imphal West district police during an encounter at Langol Tarung village on May 24-evening. While two other militants managed to escape, two hand grenades, one each of Chinese made and Indian made, were recove
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One suspected militant was killed by the Imphal West district police during an encounter at Langol Tarung village on May 24-evening. While two other militants managed to escape, two hand grenades, one each of Chinese made and Indian made, were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 24 
One unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was injured during a factional clash with cadres of its rival group at Mokokchung on May 24, according to Telegraph.
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One unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was injured during a factional clash with cadres of its rival group at Mokokchung on May 24, according to Telegraph.
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May - 24 
People organised a general strike in the Yairipok area on May 24 in protest against the May 22 planting of a bomb at the shop of one P. Pishak by the PULF cadres.
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People organised a general strike in the Yairipok area on May 24 in protest against the May 22 planting of a bomb at the shop of one P. Pishak by the PULF cadres.
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May - 24 
The anti-Naxalite (left-wing extremist) squad of the Maharashtra Police has said that several Naxalite groups are recruiting cadres from colleges in the State. Pankaj Gupta, Inspector General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) told NDTV, "We have clea
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The anti-Naxalite (left-wing extremist) squad of the Maharashtra Police has said that several Naxalite groups are recruiting cadres from colleges in the State. Pankaj Gupta, Inspector General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) told NDTV, "We have clear proof of such activities in Chandrapur and Nagpur. Many of these students change their names, procure fake certificates and get admitted on many occasions even if they are graduates, they readmit in colleges to further their work."
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May - 25 
A bomb exploded inside the Regional Institute of Medical Science complex in capital Imphal on May 25-night. However, no casualty was reported. Later, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed that the explosion was
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A bomb exploded inside the Regional Institute of Medical Science complex in capital Imphal on May 25-night. However, no casualty was reported. Later, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed that the explosion was triggered by a ‘demonstration team of the 5th Lanjaba unit’ of the outfit.
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May - 25 
A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 32 Assam Rifles arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, identified as Chirom Sharatbabu and Asem Sunil Singh, and one KCP cadre, Nongmaithem
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A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and personnel of 32 Assam Rifles arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, identified as Chirom Sharatbabu and Asem Sunil Singh, and one KCP cadre, Nongmaithem Dinesh alias Ibungo Singh, from their respective residences on May 24-morning.
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May - 25 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Kafayat Ullah Tak, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Bari under the jurisdiction of Assar police station in Doda district on May 25-morning, Daily Excelsior reported. Howeve
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Kafayat Ullah Tak, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Bari under the jurisdiction of Assar police station in Doda district on May 25-morning, Daily Excelsior reported. However, his associate, identified as ‘section commander’ Abdul Qayoom Beig, managed to escape from the incident site in an injured condition, Senior Superintendent of Police Manohar Singh said. One AK-47 rifle, three magazines and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident site. Sources said Kafayat Ullah Tak was an ‘A’ category militant and was instrumental in inducting a number of local youths into militancy and sending them to Pakistan for arms training.
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May - 25 
An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered and later defused by police along the India-Myanmar road near a filling station at Meetei Lamkhai under Singjamei police station. According to police sources, the IED was planted by militants targeti
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An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered and later defused by police along the India-Myanmar road near a filling station at Meetei Lamkhai under Singjamei police station. According to police sources, the IED was planted by militants targeting security forces conducting regular patrolling on the highway.
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May - 25 
In another incident, the dead body of a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Abdul Rashid alias Abu Maza, a resident of Nehla Charwari in the Ramban district, was recovered by police from Masjid Sharief Charwari. Sources said a letter writte
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In another incident, the dead body of a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Abdul Rashid alias Abu Maza, a resident of Nehla Charwari in the Ramban district, was recovered by police from Masjid Sharief Charwari. Sources said a letter written on behalf of the LeT outfit was found near the body which said Rashid was killed on May 22 after being hit by a stone on his head.
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May - 25 
One bomb was planted by suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants at a shop in Yairipok Keithel in the Thoubal district on May 25.
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One bomb was planted by suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants at a shop in Yairipok Keithel in the Thoubal district on May 25.
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May - 25 
One non-local civilian was shot dead by unidentified militants near Unity College at PWD Colony in Dimapur on May 25, reports Nagaland Post.
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One non-local civilian was shot dead by unidentified militants near Unity College at PWD Colony in Dimapur on May 25, reports Nagaland Post.
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May - 25 
One suspected militant was shot dead by the security forces during an encounter at Meijrao under Irilbung police station on May 25, reports Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol loaded with four live rounds of ammunition and a letter head of the People’s U
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One suspected militant was shot dead by the security forces during an encounter at Meijrao under Irilbung police station on May 25, reports Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol loaded with four live rounds of ammunition and a letter head of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) outfit were recovered from his possession.
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May - 25 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a bomb blast near Tamar on the National Highway No. 33 between Ranchi and Jamshedpur on May 25-morning in an abortive attempt to booby-trap police personnel patrolling the highwa
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a bomb blast near Tamar on the National Highway No. 33 between Ranchi and Jamshedpur on May 25-morning in an abortive attempt to booby-trap police personnel patrolling the highway. Telegraph reports that no one was injured in the incident. Police personnel subsequently recovered and defused another explosive device in the area.
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May - 26 
A hardcore militant of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Atharamura Hills under Khowai subdivision of the West Tripura district on May 26-night. However, some other milita
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A hardcore militant of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Atharamura Hills under Khowai subdivision of the West Tripura district on May 26-night. However, some other militants managed to escape from the incident site. Police recovered one loaded SLR from the slain militant’s possession.
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May - 26 
A lecturer of Ng College in capital Imphal was abducted by suspected militants on an unspecified date, reports Sangai Express.
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A lecturer of Ng College in capital Imphal was abducted by suspected militants on an unspecified date, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 26 
A team of Imphal West district Police commandos killed a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and rescued one Manipur Rifles trooper, identified as Mohammed. Tayep Ali, from the militants’ captivity when they
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A team of Imphal West district Police commandos killed a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and rescued one Manipur Rifles trooper, identified as Mohammed. Tayep Ali, from the militants’ captivity when they neutralised a major hideout of the group after a brief encounter at Wakhurok under Patsoi Police station on May 26, reports Imphal Free Press. While 16 other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol, camouflage uniforms, jungle boots, hats, caps, utensils, and gun pouches were recovered from the hideout. Two women sympathisers, identified as Sanjenbam Indira and her younger sister Pratima, were also arrested while they were sharing information with the escaped cadres of the outfit. The report added that Tayep was abducted by the KCP militants on May 22 and was later tortured for allegedly smuggling drugs. He was asked to pay INR 10 00000 for his release and later the leaders of the outfit took INR 3 00000 from his wife in the Senapati district on May 24.
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May - 26 
A three-day long protest was organised from May 26 at the Regional Institute of Medical Science against the May 25 bomb blast inside its complex. The Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the explosion.
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A three-day long protest was organised from May 26 at the Regional Institute of Medical Science against the May 25 bomb blast inside its complex. The Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the explosion.
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May - 26 
Another ATTF militant, Bhupendra Debbarma alias Nalen, surrendered before the SFs at Sidhai in the same district. He also deposited one .22 revolver with three live rounds of ammunition.
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Another ATTF militant, Bhupendra Debbarma alias Nalen, surrendered before the SFs at Sidhai in the same district. He also deposited one .22 revolver with three live rounds of ammunition.
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May - 26 
In another incident, on the basis of the statement of one surrendered militant, the SFs recovered one 9-mm revolver with six live rounds from an abandoned place at Hadukalak area under Ambassa Police Station in the Dhalai district.
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In another incident, on the basis of the statement of one surrendered militant, the SFs recovered one 9-mm revolver with six live rounds from an abandoned place at Hadukalak area under Ambassa Police Station in the Dhalai district.
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May - 26 
Meghalaya Police said that militants belonging to the Black Widow (BW), Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have demanded huge amounts of ransom from several cement companies in the Jaintia H
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Meghalaya Police said that militants belonging to the Black Widow (BW), Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have demanded huge amounts of ransom from several cement companies in the Jaintia Hills district, reports Telegraph.
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May - 26 
On May 26, militants fired upon a patrol party of the security forces in the Saiwan forest area of Kupwara district killing one soldiers, identified as Rifleman Kamaljit Singh, Daily Excelsior reported. Even as the troops retaliated the militants man
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On May 26, militants fired upon a patrol party of the security forces in the Saiwan forest area of Kupwara district killing one soldiers, identified as Rifleman Kamaljit Singh, Daily Excelsior reported. Even as the troops retaliated the militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 26 
On May 26, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a security patrol team on the outskirts of Jhargram town in the West Midnapore district killing a trooper of the Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR), reports Indian Express. Two ot
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On May 26, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a security patrol team on the outskirts of Jhargram town in the West Midnapore district killing a trooper of the Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR), reports Indian Express. Two others, including a Police officer, were also injured in the attack. The extremists decamped with the rifle of the slain EFR tropper, Diltosh Kharka, and a service revolver of the injured Police officer. District police sources said the Maoists who had come in three motorcycles probably had entered the State from neighbouring Jharkhand.
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May - 26 
One suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles at Yaikhurok of Sangaithel village on May 26, reports Sangai Express.
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One suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles at Yaikhurok of Sangaithel village on May 26, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 26 
Telegraph reports that Uttar Pradesh Police on May 26 arrested seven persons in the Etah district for allegedly running a fake arms licence racket that could have helped Naxalites (left-wing extremists) procure guns from Uttar Pradesh. The district S
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Telegraph reports that Uttar Pradesh Police on May 26 arrested seven persons in the Etah district for allegedly running a fake arms licence racket that could have helped Naxalites (left-wing extremists) procure guns from Uttar Pradesh. The district Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), S.K. Singh, said that arms had been purchased using the fake licenses made by the arrested persons. Police also sealed a gun dealers’ shop that allegedly sold firearms against fake licences. The SSP said, “We have sealed one arms shop, the Raj Gun House, from where at least 48 firearms were sold against fake licences in the last three years. When we got in touch with the CID of Bihar police, we learnt that some of the weapons seized from Naxalites there were bought from shops in Etah.” “We suspect some of these weapons, purchased using dubious gun licences, have gone to the Naxalites”, he added.
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May - 26 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a watchman in the Batwari village under Dharhara Police station of Munger district on May 26 accusing him of being a police informer. According to the report, ab
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a watchman in the Batwari village under Dharhara Police station of Munger district on May 26 accusing him of being a police informer. According to the report, about 100 Maoists stormed the residence of the slain watchman, dragged him out to the street and subsequently slit his throat in public.
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May - 26 
The Hindu reports that Jogarao Mandinga, a 28-year-old Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was arrested by the Orissa Police near Laxmipur in the Koraput district on May 25-night. The district Superintendent of Police, Deepak Kumar, said that Jogarao was
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The Hindu reports that Jogarao Mandinga, a 28-year-old Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was arrested by the Orissa Police near Laxmipur in the Koraput district on May 25-night. The district Superintendent of Police, Deepak Kumar, said that Jogarao was in the wanted list in the Police records and was involved in supplying articles of daily need to the Naxalites, pasting posters and planting landmines in the region for the last three years.
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May - 26 
Three Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants, identified as Man Bahadur Reang, Harajoy Reang and Sachindra Reang, all residents of Bijoypara under Kanchanpur Police Station, surrendered before the Commandant of 6th Battalion of the Centr
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Three Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants, identified as Man Bahadur Reang, Harajoy Reang and Sachindra Reang, all residents of Bijoypara under Kanchanpur Police Station, surrendered before the Commandant of 6th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, Sanjiv Sharma, at Shantipur in the North Tripura district on May 26.
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May - 26 
Troops of the Border Security Force’s 35th battalion arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Parameshwar Chandra Kotch, a Bangladeshi national, near the Chandabui outpost in the West Garo Hills district on May 26, reports Zee Ne
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Troops of the Border Security Force’s 35th battalion arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Parameshwar Chandra Kotch, a Bangladeshi national, near the Chandabui outpost in the West Garo Hills district on May 26, reports Zee News. Kotch was operating since 2001 under the direct supervision of the ULFA leader Ranju Chowdhury at the Baragajni camp of the group in Bangladesh. He confessed that he used to collect information for the ULFA from the India-Bangladesh border areas and was instrumental in recruiting youths from Meghalaya and Assam into the outfit. He had also ferried youths in groups of three-four at least 15-20 times from Assam and Meghalaya to the ULFA camps of Bangladesh, he revealed during investigation.
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May - 26 
Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants, Sanjit Debbarma alias Champai and Sunil Debbarma, surrendered before the security forces (SFs) at Chakmaghat under Teliamura Police Station in the West Tripura district on May 26, according to Tripura Tim
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Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants, Sanjit Debbarma alias Champai and Sunil Debbarma, surrendered before the security forces (SFs) at Chakmaghat under Teliamura Police Station in the West Tripura district on May 26, according to Tripura Times. They also deposited one AK-66 Rifle, three Magazines, 90 rounds of ammunitions and a Bayonet.
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May - 27 
12 persons were captured and later paraded before the media by a combined group of cadres of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on May 27 for their alleged involvement in the sale of kerosene oil in black m
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12 persons were captured and later paraded before the media by a combined group of cadres of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on May 27 for their alleged involvement in the sale of kerosene oil in black market.
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May - 27 
A Border Roads Organisation driver, Surendra Paul, engaged in the construction work of National Highway-62 was shot dead by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants near Dudhnoi on National Highway-62 in the Goalpara district on May 27, P
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A Border Roads Organisation driver, Surendra Paul, engaged in the construction work of National Highway-62 was shot dead by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants near Dudhnoi on National Highway-62 in the Goalpara district on May 27, PTI reports. Paul and two others who were travelling from Guwahati were intercepted at a place, 40-km away from Dudhnoi by four ULFA militants who were following them in another vehicle. The militants shot at them killing Paul while the two others managed to escape.
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May - 27 
A joint meeting was convened by the Nagaland Joint Forum of goan buras (village chiefs) and dubashis (chiefs of Naga customary courts) at Red Cross building in Kohima on May 27, according to Nagaland Post. It resolved to ask all the factions to agree
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A joint meeting was convened by the Nagaland Joint Forum of goan buras (village chiefs) and dubashis (chiefs of Naga customary courts) at Red Cross building in Kohima on May 27, according to Nagaland Post. It resolved to ask all the factions to agree to a one year cease-fire between them with effect from June 7, 2008.
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May - 27 
Further, a trader was shot dead by unidentified militants near Residency Colony in Dimapur on May 27-evening, according to Telegraph. Another businessman was abducted from Burma Camp Bazaar in Dimapur on the same day. The report added that over 60 af
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Further, a trader was shot dead by unidentified militants near Residency Colony in Dimapur on May 27-evening, according to Telegraph. Another businessman was abducted from Burma Camp Bazaar in Dimapur on the same day. The report added that over 60 affluent non-Naga traders were abducted for ransom since November 2007.
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May - 27 
Imphal Free Press quoting United National Liberation Front (UNLF) source reports that one cadre of its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA), identified as Heikrujam Thonba alias Robin, was killed in the explosion of a landmine planted by security f
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Imphal Free Press quoting United National Liberation Front (UNLF) source reports that one cadre of its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA), identified as Heikrujam Thonba alias Robin, was killed in the explosion of a landmine planted by security force at Aibol Joupi village near Dingpi area of Chandel district on May 27. The explosion occurred when militants were going to ambush a camp of the security forces.
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May - 27 
On May 27, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a local leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the Malkangiri district, reports The Hindu. The slain politician, BJD district president Prabir Kumar Mohanty, had been
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On May 27, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a local leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the Malkangiri district, reports The Hindu. The slain politician, BJD district president Prabir Kumar Mohanty, had been abducted by the Maoists from MV-79 village when he was on his way to the market on May 26-night.
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May - 27 
On May 27, the Maoists triggered an explosion targeting the twin rail track on the Jamalpur-Malda section near Masudan station halting traffic for several hours.
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On May 27, the Maoists triggered an explosion targeting the twin rail track on the Jamalpur-Malda section near Masudan station halting traffic for several hours.
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May - 27 
Police on May 27 arrested a cadre of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Nasir Liyaqat Ali Patel, from Belgaum for allegedly spreading messages of hatred, reports Times of India. Police also recovered the hard disc
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Police on May 27 arrested a cadre of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Nasir Liyaqat Ali Patel, from Belgaum for allegedly spreading messages of hatred, reports Times of India. Police also recovered the hard disc from his computer.
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May - 27 
Telegraph reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu spoke to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairman’ S. S. Khaplang to accelerate the reconciliation and uni
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Telegraph reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu spoke to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairman’ S. S. Khaplang to accelerate the reconciliation and unification process between the Naga militant outfits.
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May - 27 
The chief of the Bodoland Autonomous Council and the leader of the erstwhile Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT), Hagrama Mohilary, on May 27 offered to ‘surrender’ before the rival National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to bring peace among the fe
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The chief of the Bodoland Autonomous Council and the leader of the erstwhile Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT), Hagrama Mohilary, on May 27 offered to ‘surrender’ before the rival National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to bring peace among the feuding Bodo factions, according to UNI. Mohilary stated that the NDFB would be approached for negotiations to restore peace in Bodoland, adding, ''We will surrender before the NDFB for the sake of peace. The ex-BLT leaders are contemplating to talk to the NDFB to sort out our problems to put an end to the bloodshed in Bodoland.'' Claiming that the former BLT cadres were living in fear for their lives and had been forced to live in hiding and constantly on the run, he said, ''The NDFB cadres have been threatening and killing ex-BLT cadres and it is not possible to provide armed protection to everyone.”
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May - 27 
The Imphal West district police arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Moirangthem Boynao Singh, and one sympathiser of the VC faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laish
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The Imphal West district police arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Moirangthem Boynao Singh, and one sympathiser of the VC faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laishram Milan Singh alias Leo, on May 27. Boynao joined the KCP in February 2008 through one Shantikumar Singh alias SK.
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May - 27 May - 28
The residence of a former Legislator, Mohmmed Chaoba, at Yairpok in the Thoubal district was partially damaged when a bomb was exploded by suspected People United Liberation Front (PULF) militants on May 27-night. Another bomb was planted by the same
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The residence of a former Legislator, Mohmmed Chaoba, at Yairpok in the Thoubal district was partially damaged when a bomb was exploded by suspected People United Liberation Front (PULF) militants on May 27-night. Another bomb was planted by the same group at the shop of one, P. Pishak, in Yairpok Bazaar on the same night. However, it was later defused by the police on May 28-morning. The same outfit had seven days before placed a bomb at the shop for failing to pay a monetary demand served by it to the shop owners and shopkeepers of the Bazaar.
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May - 27 
The Special Investigation Team probing the May 13 serial bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 27 detained a madrassa (seminary) teacher and a telephone booth owner in Bharatpur for their alleged role in the bombings that killed 80 people, reports Times of In
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The Special Investigation Team probing the May 13 serial bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 27 detained a madrassa (seminary) teacher and a telephone booth owner in Bharatpur for their alleged role in the bombings that killed 80 people, reports Times of India. The teacher, identified as Hakimuddin, a resident of Nagla Imam Khan village of Mathura district, was living in Bharatpur for the past two years. The telephone booth owner, Kamil, had his shop at Khumer Gate in Idgah Colony in Bharatpur. The name of both persons had been disclosed by Mohammed Ilyas, the imam of the Jama Masjid, who was arrested on May 23.
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May - 27 
Troops of the 34 Assam Rifles arrested two KYKL militants, Mujum Dinesh Singh and Maibam Dhamen Singh, at Wangkhem bazaar in the Thoubal district on May 27, according to Imphal Free Press. One scooter, a mobile handset and INR 7500 were recovered fro
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Troops of the 34 Assam Rifles arrested two KYKL militants, Mujum Dinesh Singh and Maibam Dhamen Singh, at Wangkhem bazaar in the Thoubal district on May 27, according to Imphal Free Press. One scooter, a mobile handset and INR 7500 were recovered from them.
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May - 27 
Two United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) cadres, Leivon Parithoi alias Manglun and Mangte Mappu Aimol, were arrested by a team of Thoubal district police commandos during a search operation at Pallel Bazaar on May 27. Leibon Parithoi used to collect m
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Two United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) cadres, Leivon Parithoi alias Manglun and Mangte Mappu Aimol, were arrested by a team of Thoubal district police commandos during a search operation at Pallel Bazaar on May 27. Leibon Parithoi used to collect money for the UKLF from trucks plying between Imphal and Chandel under the ‘command’ of one ‘s/s deputy finance’ Angam, whereas Mappu was aiding Parithoi in similar activities, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 28 
Five trucks were hijacked by suspected cadres of an unspecified militant group from Sandrok Lamkhai and were abandoned later at Ural Chiru village on May 28. The hijacking is related to monetary demands earlier served to the truck owners.
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Five trucks were hijacked by suspected cadres of an unspecified militant group from Sandrok Lamkhai and were abandoned later at Ural Chiru village on May 28. The hijacking is related to monetary demands earlier served to the truck owners.
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May - 28 
Meanwhile, another round of talks between the Union Government and NSCN-IM was held in New Delhi on May 28, reports IANS. The Government's interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and a NSCN-IM team led by ‘Brigadier’ Phungthing Shimrang participated in the dia
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Meanwhile, another round of talks between the Union Government and NSCN-IM was held in New Delhi on May 28, reports IANS. The Government's interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and a NSCN-IM team led by ‘Brigadier’ Phungthing Shimrang participated in the dialogue. “Both parties are working out various ways to attain a satisfactory solution to the long standing Naga problem," an NSCN-IM source said. According to officials involved in the talks, May 28 was the immediate follow-up of a key meeting that took place between Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah on May 22.
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May - 28 
On May 28, Abbas Ali, an agent of Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was sentenced to 14 years in jail while two of his associates were sentenced to 10-year and 2-year prison terms respectively by a court
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On May 28, Abbas Ali, an agent of Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was sentenced to 14 years in jail while two of his associates were sentenced to 10-year and 2-year prison terms respectively by a court in Gwalior, The Hindu reported. They were convicted under various sections of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and Foreigners Act, 1946. Ali had been arrested on March 13, 2006 from Gwalior’s Daliawala Mohalla where he stayed in a rented house under the fictitious name of Madho Singh. Police had recovered maps of the Morar Cantonment area and other secret documents from him.
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May - 28 
One Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Heikrujam Thingbai Meitei, was arrested by the Bishnupur district police commandos during a search operation at Khordak Mayai Leikai on May 28.
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One Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Heikrujam Thingbai Meitei, was arrested by the Bishnupur district police commandos during a search operation at Khordak Mayai Leikai on May 28.
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May - 28 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Zakaito Zhimomi, and a civilian, Vihugha Aomi, were abducted from Showuba village near Vihokhu camp in Dimapur and later shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-I
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Zakaito Zhimomi, and a civilian, Vihugha Aomi, were abducted from Showuba village near Vihokhu camp in Dimapur and later shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on May 28-morning, according to Telegraph. Their bodies were dumped near the Dimapur stadium. Meanwhile, Nagaland Post quoting police source reports that two other persons were also abducted by the NSCN-IM militants from the incident site. Police recovered a burnt motorcycle from the same site.
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May - 28 
Shillong Times quoting Meghalaya Police reports that the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) has forged ties with the Assam based Black Widow (BW) outfit. Meanwhile, the LAEF's new 'commander-in-chief' Daria Sangma while speaking to media persons
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Shillong Times quoting Meghalaya Police reports that the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) has forged ties with the Assam based Black Widow (BW) outfit. Meanwhile, the LAEF's new 'commander-in-chief' Daria Sangma while speaking to media persons over phone on May 28 said that it was in the interest of consolidating LAEF to pursue its goal of a ‘separate Garo state’. The report added that a group of five LAEF cadres recently returned from arms training organised by the BW in Assam. Daria also said the Garo outfit had recently held a general council meeting in West Khasi Hills in which he was appointed the new army chief in the presence of LAEF ‘chairman’ Darong T. Marak who, according to police, had been killed by his own colleagues long ago. The LAEF general council meeting is said to have also appointed one Khanam D. Shira as ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, besides a former Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadre Nikseng Sangma holding an important portfolio within the group. Nikseng had deserted the ANVC and joined with former ANVC 'eastern area commander' Sohan D. Shira to help the LAEF during the early days of its formation. Following the killing of the then ‘chairman’ Peter Marak in the hands of police and subsequent surrender of Sohan before the government, Nikseng reportedly fled into the LAEF stronghold of West Khasi Hills. Daria also told the media that the general council meeting had taken up several resolutions one of which was to turn ‘pro-active’ in its operations against certain organisations aligning with the government to wipe out the outfit.
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May - 28 
Troops of the 12 Maratha Li arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Maipam Samchan, from Salam Makha Leikai under Patsoi police station on May 28.
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Troops of the 12 Maratha Li arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Maipam Samchan, from Salam Makha Leikai under Patsoi police station on May 28.
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May - 28 
Two UNLF cadres, Danbir alias Talumbi and E. Prem Singh, were arrested by troops of the 21 Assam Rifles during a search operation at Tokpaching under Kakching police station on May 28.
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Two UNLF cadres, Danbir alias Talumbi and E. Prem Singh, were arrested by troops of the 21 Assam Rifles during a search operation at Tokpaching under Kakching police station on May 28.
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May - 29 
Assam Rifles accused the Myanmar Government for its inaction on Northeast militants taking shelter in that country, reports Telegraph. "We had given detailed information on the number and location of militant camps of the Northeast militants in Myanm
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Assam Rifles accused the Myanmar Government for its inaction on Northeast militants taking shelter in that country, reports Telegraph. "We had given detailed information on the number and location of militant camps of the Northeast militants in Myanmar, but they are yet to respond," the outgoing Director-General of Assam Rifles, Lt. Gen. Paramjit Singh, said on May 29.
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May - 29 
Earlier, on May 29, a Police constable was killed and three others were injured when the Maoists opened fire on a Police party consisting of anti-Maoist Greyhounds personnel in the Gudem Kotha Veedhi mandal (administrative division) on the Andhra-Ori
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Earlier, on May 29, a Police constable was killed and three others were injured when the Maoists opened fire on a Police party consisting of anti-Maoist Greyhounds personnel in the Gudem Kotha Veedhi mandal (administrative division) on the Andhra-Orissa border in Visakhapatnam district. Police said that the Maoists, who triggered a landmine explosion, exchanged fire with the Police party, which was combing the area.
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May - 29 
In another incident, the Kupwara district police today killed a Pakistani militant of the LeT at Bumhama village. However, two of his associates managed to escape from the incident site. Residents later revealed to Police that one of the escapees was
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In another incident, the Kupwara district police today killed a Pakistani militant of the LeT at Bumhama village. However, two of his associates managed to escape from the incident site. Residents later revealed to Police that one of the escapees was a Pakistani militant and another was a Kashmiri militant identified as Veqas. One AK-47 rifle, one Chinese pistol, one mobile phone and a satellite telephone were recovered the incident site.
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May - 29 
Maoists have imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones in the tribal habitations in the Bhadrachalam division and in villages bordering the Bastar region of neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The Hindu reports that at some places in these areas, mobile phone
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Maoists have imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones in the tribal habitations in the Bhadrachalam division and in villages bordering the Bastar region of neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The Hindu reports that at some places in these areas, mobile phones have been taken away by the Maoists. In the past one week, an unspecified number of persons have also been abducted by the Maoists from the villages in the vicinity of Charla on the suspicion of being Police informants. They were reportedly assaulted by the Maoists who also robbed them off their mobile phones and motorcycles.
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May - 29 
One cadre of the Kokai faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Santa Singh alias Suraj, was arrested by the police from Lamshang bazaar on May 29, according to Sangai Express. Santa joined the KCP in November 2006 thro
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One cadre of the Kokai faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Santa Singh alias Suraj, was arrested by the police from Lamshang bazaar on May 29, according to Sangai Express. Santa joined the KCP in November 2006 through one Kokai of Mongsangei and operated in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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May - 29 
Security forces shot dead a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and his woman associate, who was also an active militant, in an encounter at Khandipura under the jurisdiction of Doda police station in Doda district on Ma
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Security forces shot dead a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and his woman associate, who was also an active militant, in an encounter at Khandipura under the jurisdiction of Doda police station in Doda district on May 29, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain couple was identified as Shabir Ahmed Ittu a.k.a. Abu Rizwan and Samreena Bano. One AK rifle with four magazines, 26 rounds, one pistol with one magazine, one Chinese grenade, one pouch and one mobile phone were recovered from the slain militants. Shabir Ahmed, according to sources, was an ‘A’ category militant active since 1995 and had recently been designated as ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the LeT. He was also involved in the Kulhand massacre of May 1, 2006 in which 22 Hindus were killed in the Udhampur district. Sources said Samreena Bano had joined the LeT a few months back. She was arrested on January 23, 2008 and had subsequently admitted to her involvement in militancy related activities. After being released on bail, she had again started working with the LeT outfit. Deputy Inspector General (Doda-Ramban range), Hemant Kumar Lohia told The Tribune that Samreena was an over ground worker and was under police surveillance.
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May - 29 
Statesman reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have threatened to kill the family members of a leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal party whom they had killed on May 25 in the Malkangiri district. Posters to this effec
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Statesman reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have threatened to kill the family members of a leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal party whom they had killed on May 25 in the Malkangiri district. Posters to this effect have been pasted on their house, the report said.
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May - 29 
Surrendered cadres of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) on May 29 asked the Meghalaya Government to provide them with recruitment in 5th India Reserve Battalion and monetary assistance. They also alleged that the former State Government did
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Surrendered cadres of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) on May 29 asked the Meghalaya Government to provide them with recruitment in 5th India Reserve Battalion and monetary assistance. They also alleged that the former State Government did not have the commitment to rehabilitate all surrendered insurgents. They said that the previous D.D. Lapang-led Government had given "more importance" to the Shillong-based former cadre of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) than those from the Garo Hills. The former ANVC cadres have sought Government jobs for at least 25 of them and financial assistance for the others to start their own entrepreneurship.
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May - 29 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants assaulted civilians, including a mother and school staffers, at Pimla in Dimapur on May 29, the Aqahuto Sumi Totimi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Nagas, ASTH) stated in a press st
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants assaulted civilians, including a mother and school staffers, at Pimla in Dimapur on May 29, the Aqahuto Sumi Totimi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Nagas, ASTH) stated in a press statement, reports Morung Express. Following the assault, the ASTH served a deadline to the NSCN-IM ‘commander’ to tender an apology, failing which "the ASTH will march to Hebron camp for the justification."
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May - 29 
Three Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants surrendered at the Longtharai Valley Police Station in the Dhalai district on May 29, according to Tripura Times. They were identified as Shanti Tripura, Daita Kumar Tripura and Kashumjala Trip
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Three Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants surrendered at the Longtharai Valley Police Station in the Dhalai district on May 29, according to Tripura Times. They were identified as Shanti Tripura, Daita Kumar Tripura and Kashumjala Tripura.
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May - 30 
ANI reports that a tripartite meeting of the representatives of the Union Government, Government of Assam and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) held in New Delhi on May 30 agreed to extend the Suspension of Operations for three months, up
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ANI reports that a tripartite meeting of the representatives of the Union Government, Government of Assam and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) held in New Delhi on May 30 agreed to extend the Suspension of Operations for three months, up to August 31, 2008.
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May - 30 
At least four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Andhra Pradesh Police near Gunupurai village in the Visakhapatnam district in the early hours of May 30, reports Pioneer. Among those killed
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At least four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Andhra Pradesh Police near Gunupurai village in the Visakhapatnam district in the early hours of May 30, reports Pioneer. Among those killed were Jhansi, a woman ‘Dalam (squad) commander’ of the Korukonda area. Unofficial sources said that Police have arrested three more Maoists during the incident. Police sources, however, did not confirm the arrests.
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May - 30 
On May 30, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another sustained injuries when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them at the Katekalyan village’s weekly market in the Dantewada district. Rahul S
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On May 30, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another sustained injuries when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them at the Katekalyan village’s weekly market in the Dantewada district. Rahul Sharma, district Superintendent of Police, told IANS that a group of 15-20 armed Maoists managed to escape with the dead trooper’s self-loading rifle.
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May - 30 
On May 30, Abbas Ali, a resident of Islampur in the New Jalpaiguri district, was arrested at Panitanki under Kharibari Police station on the border with Nepal by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel along with 350-gm of "high intensity" and 2.5-kg
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On May 30, Abbas Ali, a resident of Islampur in the New Jalpaiguri district, was arrested at Panitanki under Kharibari Police station on the border with Nepal by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel along with 350-gm of "high intensity" and 2.5-kg of "low intensity" explosives, four detonators and a wire to be used as fuse, reports Telegraph. Rajesh Tikku, Deputy Commandant of the 22nd Battalion of the SSB’s Ranidanga sector headquarters, said, "Based on a tip-off, our intelligence wing caught Ali at Doodhgate in Panitanki, 40km from here, when he was trying to cross over to Nepal with his friend yesterday. The friend, however, escaped." The SSB is yet to find out the motive behind smuggling the explosives but confirmed that Ali was headed towards Nepal.
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May - 30 
People captured one Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militant, Anoubam Naocha Sharma, when he was trying to extort money from a school headmaster, identified as Chingtham Priyokumar, at Uripok Baspati in the Imphal West district on May 30-morning, reports
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People captured one Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militant, Anoubam Naocha Sharma, when he was trying to extort money from a school headmaster, identified as Chingtham Priyokumar, at Uripok Baspati in the Imphal West district on May 30-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. He was later handed over to the Manipur Police. Two of his accomplices, however, managed to escape from the incident site. Sharma had served a monetary demand of INR 5 00000 to Priyokumar a month ago in the name of KLA.
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May - 30 
Sangai Express quoting Superintendent of Police of Imphal West district, L. Kailun, reports that Naocha was a Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre who was arrested by the Police from the extortion site. Naocha reportedly confessed that he joined the KNA si
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Sangai Express quoting Superintendent of Police of Imphal West district, L. Kailun, reports that Naocha was a Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre who was arrested by the Police from the extortion site. Naocha reportedly confessed that he joined the KNA six days back through one Ngairakpam Biren Singh and besides Biren operated under one Iboyaima Singh.
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May - 31 
A close associate of the ULFA chairman Arobindo Rajkhowa, idenitifed as Kamala Rajkonwar, was arrested by the Army in the Sibsagar district on May 31, PTI reports. According to official sources, Rajkonwar was arrested by the Army at Charimuthia Konwa
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A close associate of the ULFA chairman Arobindo Rajkhowa, idenitifed as Kamala Rajkonwar, was arrested by the Army in the Sibsagar district on May 31, PTI reports. According to official sources, Rajkonwar was arrested by the Army at Charimuthia Konwar village near Lakwa in the Sibsagar district and was handed over to the Mothurapur Police Station. ULFA flags and a mobile phone set were recovered from his possession.
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May - 31 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested three People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres in the Yairipok-Thoubal area on May 31, according to Sentinel. Two hand grenades, a mobile phone and INR 3,970 were recovered from their possession. Later, one Peopl
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested three People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres in the Yairipok-Thoubal area on May 31, according to Sentinel. Two hand grenades, a mobile phone and INR 3,970 were recovered from their possession. Later, one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at a mobile check-post in the Wapokpi area of Thoubal district.
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May - 31 
In the district, three supporters of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested on May 31. One PLA militant was also arrested during a separate search operation in the same district.
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In the district, three supporters of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested on May 31. One PLA militant was also arrested during a separate search operation in the same district.
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May - 31 
Intelligence sources said on May 31 that seven former Naga insurgents, who deserted the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN–IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K), continued to maintain links with the
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Intelligence sources said on May 31 that seven former Naga insurgents, who deserted the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN–IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K), continued to maintain links with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) to extort money from coal exporters and other traders in the coal belts of West Khasi Hills and Garo Hills, reports Shillong Times. "The Naga men normally go back to their State after collecting huge amount of money through extortion in Meghalaya," the sources said. Intelligence sources also said that former NSCN cadres involved in extortion in Meghalaya were planning to form a new militant outfit that could be more powerful than the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K. Many coal exporters from and outside the State have incurred huge losses due to the ongoing extortion drive jointly launched by cadres of the NSCN, HNLC and LAEF. Militants’ threat is reported to have forced several coal exporters to leave the coal belt areas recently. There were reports that the Tripura-based National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was supporting the HNLC's extortion drive in the district where coal exporters and managers of various cement plants were made to pay money to militants.
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May - 31 
Militants lobbed a hand grenade targeting company headquarters of the 92 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force at Kapra Theater in the Sopore area of Baramulla district. However, it missed the main camp building and exploded in the compound w
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Militants lobbed a hand grenade targeting company headquarters of the 92 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force at Kapra Theater in the Sopore area of Baramulla district. However, it missed the main camp building and exploded in the compound without causing any damage. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 31 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead Khagen Chandra Deka, head of the Dolonghat village under Kalaigaon Police Station in the Udalguri district, on May 31, reports Telegraph. According to Police sources, the militants
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants shot dead Khagen Chandra Deka, head of the Dolonghat village under Kalaigaon Police Station in the Udalguri district, on May 31, reports Telegraph. According to Police sources, the militants fired at Deka with sophisticated weapons from point blank range near his house and killed him on the spot. Police said that Deka was killed as the militants suspected him of being a Police informer.
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May - 31 
The Commission headed by S.P. Rajkhowa submitted its report to the Manipur Government on May 31, reports Telegraph. The Commission was set up to probe the incident of molestation of more than 20 women by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) an
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The Commission headed by S.P. Rajkhowa submitted its report to the Manipur Government on May 31, reports Telegraph. The Commission was set up to probe the incident of molestation of more than 20 women by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants at Parbung and Lungthulien under Tipaimukh sub-division in the Churachandpur district in January 2006.
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May - 31 
The villagers were assaulted by suspected cadres of the Kuki National Army (KNA) and Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), when they requested the militants not to take a percentage from their wages for works done under the Natio
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The villagers were assaulted by suspected cadres of the Kuki National Army (KNA) and Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF), when they requested the militants not to take a percentage from their wages for works done under the National Rural Employment Generation Scheme (NREGS) at Tuibuong in the Churachandpur district on May 31-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. Five persons sustained injuries in the incident.
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May - 31 
Three Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants surrendered before the security forces (SFs) along with an AK-47 rifle, three magazines, and two 9-mm pistols in Guwahati on May 31, Sentinel reports. They were identified as Ro
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Three Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants surrendered before the security forces (SFs) along with an AK-47 rifle, three magazines, and two 9-mm pistols in Guwahati on May 31, Sentinel reports. They were identified as Roop Singh alias Salbong Terang, Thomas Rongpi alias Driver Rongpi and Janaram Terang alias Ekka Bey.
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May - 31 
Troops foiled an infiltration bid when they gunned down a heavily armed militant near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district on May 31, Daily Excelsior reports. A Defence Ministry spokesman said that troops guarding the LoC noticed a group
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Troops foiled an infiltration bid when they gunned down a heavily armed militant near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district on May 31, Daily Excelsior reports. A Defence Ministry spokesman said that troops guarding the LoC noticed a group of militants sneaking into this side from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the Keran sector. The militants when challenged near Kolang opened fire. Troops also retaliated and in the ensuing gun battle, one infiltrator was killed.
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*Data till , April 19, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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