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May - 1 
A woman, identified as Ratna Devi, was injured in a grenade explosion at Sagar Hotel in the Manja town of Karbi Anglong District in the evening of May 1, according to Assam Tribune.
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A woman, identified as Ratna Devi, was injured in a grenade explosion at Sagar Hotel in the Manja town of Karbi Anglong District in the evening of May 1, according to Assam Tribune.
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May - 1 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has attacked mobile telephone communication systems in six States, particularly in the last three years. During this period, the Maoists have blown up as many as 62 mobile
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has attacked mobile telephone communication systems in six States, particularly in the last three years. During this period, the Maoists have blown up as many as 62 mobile telephone towers in six Maoist-affected States. Sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the highest number of towers, 20, was destroyed by the Maoists in Chhattisgarh where during 2008 alone 14 mobile telephone towers of both private and Government networks were attacked by the insurgents. In Bihar, the Maoists blew up 14 towers in 2008. Four other States which faced Maoists attacks on mobile telephone towers are Orissa, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. "Maoists believe many police informers use mobile network to inform security forces about their movement and activities which resulted arrest of several of their leaders and that is why they try to target the towers," an unnamed official said. Jharkhand, which did not see any attack on mobile towers till 2007, saw nine such attacks which disrupted the communication network in several Maoists-affected regions. In 2005, the Maoists had blown up eight mobile towers while in 2006, they targeted just five. Further, in 2007, the Maoists destroyed six mobile towers and in 2008, 43 towers were attacked.
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May - 1 
Quoting Meghalaya Police sources, Assam Tribune reported that militants of the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), who surrendered before the Security Forces without depositing any arms and ammunition, were being offered the Govern
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Quoting Meghalaya Police sources, Assam Tribune reported that militants of the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), who surrendered before the Security Forces without depositing any arms and ammunition, were being offered the Government’s rehabilitation package. An unnamed Meghalaya Police official said the Government has laid down guidelines that only in exceptional and deserving cases militants who surrender without arms and ammunition may be considered for rehabilitation under the Government package. However, most of the recent surenderees who did not deposit arms and ammunition, the official maintained, were far from “exceptional and deserving” cases, but provided with the rehabilitation package. Only the outfit’s chairman Julius K. Dorphang, who surrendered with four of his bodyguards in July 2007 without arms or ammunition, was an “exceptional case”, the Police official said. The militants who surrender with at least one weapon are shifted to a transit camp and given counselling and later training on a vocation with a monthly stipend of INR 2,000 and daily perks of INR 50 as part of the rehabilitation. After three months, the surrendered activists are released and given INR 150000 in three installments over a period of six months for self-rehabilitation and joining the mainstream. “The Government policy is okay, but the militants are trying to take the money and many go back to their old ways indulging in extortion and intimidation,” the Police official added. Apart from the rehabilitation package, the Government had laid down monetary incentives for laying down arms and ammunition during surrender. Deposit of a rocket launcher fetches a militant INR 25,000, while an AK-assault rifle INR 15,000. The other incentives include INR 10,000 for a deposited carbine or SLR, INR 5,000 for a stengun and long-range wireless set. INR 3,000 each would be given for laying down .303 rifle, pistol, revolver or any other service weapon, remote control device and improvised explosive device. INR 1,000 for a rocket, short-range wireless set, explosive material and INR 500 for each grenade deposited are the other Government incentives.
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The Hindu reports that Police recovered a landmine and two can bombs near Chesaribera in Khunti District on May 1. The explosives were later defused at a safe place, Police said.
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The Hindu reports that Police recovered a landmine and two can bombs near Chesaribera in Khunti District on May 1. The explosives were later defused at a safe place, Police said.
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A 10-year-old boy was killed and his two sisters wounded when a bomb, probably left behind by militants, exploded accidentally in the Trikanjan forest area of Uri in the Baramulla District on May 2, according to Hindustan Times. The three siblings ha
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A 10-year-old boy was killed and his two sisters wounded when a bomb, probably left behind by militants, exploded accidentally in the Trikanjan forest area of Uri in the Baramulla District on May 2, according to Hindustan Times. The three siblings had gone to the meadow to sweep and ready a mud hutment so that their family could move up to the pasture for the summer months. "As the children were cleaning the mud hutment, some explosive device probably left behind by the militants exploded killing the 10-year boy on the spot and injuring two of his sisters," an unnamed Police officer told IANS.
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May - 2 
A woman, identified as Keisham Ningol Aheibam Ongbi Rameshori alias Bembem, was shot dead by unidentified militants at her residence at Iroisemba Maning Leikai under Lamphel Police station in the Imphal West District in the night of May 2, according
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A woman, identified as Keisham Ningol Aheibam Ongbi Rameshori alias Bembem, was shot dead by unidentified militants at her residence at Iroisemba Maning Leikai under Lamphel Police station in the Imphal West District in the night of May 2, according to Sangai Express. She was the wife of a former Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant Aheibam Nanao.
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According to Nagaland Post, two Black Widow (BW) militants, identified as Aten Haflongbar and Darshing Rongpi, were arrested by a Special Operation Team from National Highway at Mawblei village on Assam-Meghalaya border from a vehicle on May 2. INR
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According to Nagaland Post, two Black Widow (BW) militants, identified as Aten Haflongbar and Darshing Rongpi, were arrested by a Special Operation Team from National Highway at Mawblei village on Assam-Meghalaya border from a vehicle on May 2. INR five million in cash, reportedly to be used for striking an arms deal, were recovered from their possession, Police sources said. Police revealed that Haflongbar was a senior BW leader, who is assisting the outfit in procuring arms and ammunition.
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May - 2 
Mohammed Nissar, an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from Hyderabad who disappeared in 2003 while facing trial in a terrorism case, was arrested by the Police in Hyderabad on May 2, reports The Hindu.
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Mohammed Nissar, an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from Hyderabad who disappeared in 2003 while facing trial in a terrorism case, was arrested by the Police in Hyderabad on May 2, reports The Hindu.
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On May 2, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a landmine explosion carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Dantewada District, reports The Hindu. The CRPF personnel were travelling from Pal
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On May 2, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a landmine explosion carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Dantewada District, reports The Hindu. The CRPF personnel were travelling from Palner village towards Kuwangkoda in a Police convoy when the blast occurred. The Maoists subsequently opened fire on the convoy. Police managed to arrest four Maoists while they were escaping in the nearby forest areas.
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One unidentified militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles along the Kakching-Komlathabi road in Thoubal District on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, one 9
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One unidentified militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles along the Kakching-Komlathabi road in Thoubal District on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 2 
The speaker of the Sumi Students’ Union, Benato Swu, and former president and advisor to Kiphire Sumi Students’ Union, Atoka N. Chophy, were wounded when some National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres opened fire on them at Dima
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The speaker of the Sumi Students’ Union, Benato Swu, and former president and advisor to Kiphire Sumi Students’ Union, Atoka N. Chophy, were wounded when some National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres opened fire on them at Dimapur on May 2, according to Sangai Express. The NSCN-K group subsequently apologised for the attack on students leaders.
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A Police constable, identified as Thangminlun, who was posted at the office of the Superintendent of Police of Churachandpur District, was killed by suspected militants in night of May 3, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Police constable, identified as Thangminlun, who was posted at the office of the Superintendent of Police of Churachandpur District, was killed by suspected militants in night of May 3, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 3 
According to Assam Tribune, one militant belonging to the ‘709th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Bubul Ali alias Bubuli, was assaulted by people at Madhupur village under Belsor Police station in Nalbari Distri
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According to Assam Tribune, one militant belonging to the ‘709th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Bubul Ali alias Bubuli, was assaulted by people at Madhupur village under Belsor Police station in Nalbari District in the night of May 3, when he came to the residence of one Dildar Hussain, an employee of the veterinary department, to collect extortion money as demanded earlier. The other militant waiting on the road managed to escape. Later, the public handed over the militant to the Police in a critical condition. The Police later recovered a Chinese pistol, a magazine, a hand grenade and some incriminating documents. Bubul Ali was earlier arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Tura in Meghalaya in 2006. After coming out of jail, Bubul had rejoined the outfit.
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May - 3 
According to Sentinel, one All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, identified as Dhirendra Debbarma (19), surrendered in front of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on May 3. Police said Dhirendra, a resident of Salema in Dhalai District, s
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According to Sentinel, one All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, identified as Dhirendra Debbarma (19), surrendered in front of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on May 3. Police said Dhirendra, a resident of Salema in Dhalai District, surrendered along with one AK 66 rifle, three magazines and 68 bullets and 565 Bangladeshi currencies. Dhirendra revealed that he was forced to surrender because of a severe resource crisis in their base camps in Bangladesh.
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May - 3 
According to Telegraph, three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Pankaj Hansary, Jangson Narjay and Kamal Dasa, were arrested from Joimoti Pathar area in Tezpur District on May 3.
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According to Telegraph, three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Pankaj Hansary, Jangson Narjay and Kamal Dasa, were arrested from Joimoti Pathar area in Tezpur District on May 3.
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May - 3 
According to Times of India, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers were arrested on May 3 for the attack on an Army convoy near Coimbatore a day earlier. Cases have also been registered against 200 people belonging to polit
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According to Times of India, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers were arrested on May 3 for the attack on an Army convoy near Coimbatore a day earlier. Cases have also been registered against 200 people belonging to political groups sympathetic to the banned LTTE. The arrested include Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam and Tamil nationalist leader K Ramakrishnan, Police sources said. Supporters of the LTTE reportedly stopped five Army trucks and soldiers on way back from training at Secunderabad in Andhra Pradesh and proceeding to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
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May - 3 
An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was killed while another was wounded in an encounter with a joint team of the Police, Central Reserve Police Force and Army at Biyakorowa village under Merapani Police station in the Gol
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An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was killed while another was wounded in an encounter with a joint team of the Police, Central Reserve Police Force and Army at Biyakorowa village under Merapani Police station in the Golaghat District, reports Telegraph.
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May - 3 
Elsewhere in the State, a former trooper of the Naga Regiment, identified as Bungo of T Khullen village in Senapati District, who was abducted along with his transport vehicle by unidentified militants, was found dead along a river bank near Khabum v
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Elsewhere in the State, a former trooper of the Naga Regiment, identified as Bungo of T Khullen village in Senapati District, who was abducted along with his transport vehicle by unidentified militants, was found dead along a river bank near Khabum village on May 3.
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May - 3 
Elsewhere in the State, an assistant driver of the Dimapur BG Express sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device exploded on the railway track near Diphu railway station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Elsewhere in the State, an assistant driver of the Dimapur BG Express sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device exploded on the railway track near Diphu railway station in Karbi Anglong District, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 3 
Militant was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles along the Langol Minou road bordering Chandel District. While two other militants managed to escape, one M16 rifle with magazine, 10 live rounds of M16 ammunition,
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Militant was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles along the Langol Minou road bordering Chandel District. While two other militants managed to escape, one M16 rifle with magazine, 10 live rounds of M16 ammunition, one Kenwood set, two Chinese-made hand grenades and one vehicle were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 3 
Nearly 5,000 tribals, wielding shovels, axes and hammers and led by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, demolished a Government building that till last week was a Police camp at Kalaimuri near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District o
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Nearly 5,000 tribals, wielding shovels, axes and hammers and led by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, demolished a Government building that till last week was a Police camp at Kalaimuri near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on May 3, reports Telegraph. Police said that around 11am, a group of Maoists gathered in front of the camp, one of four in Salboni. “They (the Maoists) contacted people in the neighbouring villages and asked them to assemble near the camp,” a Police officer said, adding, “Nearly 5,000 villagers with bows, arrows, axes, iron rods and shovels gathered within half an hour. Some in the demolition squad were women. The Maoists held an hour-long meeting with them and the demolition began around 1pm. The camp building was completely destroyed by 4pm.” Police sources said the tribals had come from about a dozen villages. This is for the first time that tribals of the area demolished a Government building. One of the tribals who helped bring the building down said, “Had the building remained standing, the Police would have returned with reinforcements. That’s why we demolished it.” Manoj Kumar Verma, the West Midnapore Superintendent of Police, said he had received news of the demolition and had informed his superiors. “We will not move into Kalaimuri now because it may lead to untoward incidents. We don’t want a confrontation with the villagers at this moment. Today’s demolition of the camp was led by Maoists,” he added.
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May - 3 
On May 3, the suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammed Nissar, who was arrested by the Police on May 2 from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh, was remanded to judicial custody till May 18, reports Express Buzz. According to
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On May 3, the suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammed Nissar, who was arrested by the Police on May 2 from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh, was remanded to judicial custody till May 18, reports Express Buzz. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), R.S. Praveen Kumar, Nissar alias Osman Bhai had been staying in the Manna Ekhelli village of Bidar District in the Karnataka State. “In August 2001, he along with Abdul Aziz alias Gidda was arrested for indulging in subversive activities and released on bail after three months. Later, he stopped attending the court and went missing,’’ the DCP added. It is learnt that the Police had then recovered two pistols, one forged passport, Compact Discs containing jihadi material and an electronic detonator from him.
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May - 3 
One more suspected militant was shot dead by the Army at Khundong in Tamenglong District.
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One more suspected militant was shot dead by the Army at Khundong in Tamenglong District.
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May - 3 
One suspected militant, Mohammad Ajaruddin, was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Keirao Makha Takhok Palli under Keirao Police station. Meanwhile, his elder brother, identified as Mo
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One suspected militant, Mohammad Ajaruddin, was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Keirao Makha Takhok Palli under Keirao Police station. Meanwhile, his elder brother, identified as Mohammad Khamba alias Jalaluddin, was shot at and wounded by two unidentified militants at his residence.
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May - 3 
Police sources said Nissar has once fled to Bangladesh. “We are yet to find out why he went to Bangladesh and from there to Pakistan. At Bidar, Nissar was engaged in cloth business,’’ an unnamed Police source said. Nissar reportedly fought against th
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Police sources said Nissar has once fled to Bangladesh. “We are yet to find out why he went to Bangladesh and from there to Pakistan. At Bidar, Nissar was engaged in cloth business,’’ an unnamed Police source said. Nissar reportedly fought against the US forces in Iraq and also participated in the fighting in Chechnya. A former constable in the Armed Reserve unit of the Hyderabad City Police, Nissar is the son of Abu Baker, a retired reserve sub-inspector. Police officers who interrogated Nissar during the last few days described him as a hardcore militant.
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May - 3 
PTI reports that seven cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on May 3 following a raid at their hideouts in different parts of the Rayagada District. "At least seven Maoist cadres were arrested today," Superintenden
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PTI reports that seven cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on May 3 following a raid at their hideouts in different parts of the Rayagada District. "At least seven Maoist cadres were arrested today," Superintendent of Police A. K. Singh said, adding, three of them were involved in the attack on armouries and Police Stations in Nayagarh in 2008. The arrests were made acting on the information received during interrogation of Udaya, a Maoist ‘Commander’ who was earlier arrested on April 20, he added. Three of those arrested were identified as Madhab Tukuruka, Jara Tukuruka and D.Tukuruka, The Hindu added. Of the four others, Dasarathi Hikabadika and Asu Mamalka, were acting as key informers of Maoists. They were members of area committees of Maoists and were organising ‘praja courts’ (people’s courts) in remote areas. The other two persons were identified as K. M. Prasad and Dama Sambutika. These two persons were contractors who according to Police had helped Maoists in different incidents. All these persons were arrested from different places during combing operations in the Maoist-affected areas of Gunupur, Chandrapur, Gudari in the Rayagada District.
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May - 3 
The assistant manager of Kukicherra Sub Tea Garden under the Dhalai Tea Garden in Hailakandi District, Anil Trigun, and his bodyguard, Manoj Kumar, were shot dead by unidentified militants in the evening of May 3, according to Assam Tribune. Police s
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The assistant manager of Kukicherra Sub Tea Garden under the Dhalai Tea Garden in Hailakandi District, Anil Trigun, and his bodyguard, Manoj Kumar, were shot dead by unidentified militants in the evening of May 3, according to Assam Tribune. Police said some unidentified militants opened fire on them at Kukicherra, about 40 kilometres from the Hailakandi town.
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May - 3 
The Meghalaya Police, in collaboration with Assam Police, are launching offensive operations at Umrangso, Jaintia Hills and Karbi Anglong along the Meghalaya-Assam border to flush out BW militants, reports Shillong Times. Stating that the BW is maint
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The Meghalaya Police, in collaboration with Assam Police, are launching offensive operations at Umrangso, Jaintia Hills and Karbi Anglong along the Meghalaya-Assam border to flush out BW militants, reports Shillong Times. Stating that the BW is maintaining links with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the Director General of Police in Meghalaya, Kulbir Singh, said, "Operations against the militant outfits are continuing at Umrangso by our men jointly with Assam police to flush out their presence."
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May - 3 
Two persons, including one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, were injured in Police firing at Ramdeo under Gossaigaon Police station in the Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel. Two motorcycle borne NDFB militants abducted Labda
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Two persons, including one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, were injured in Police firing at Ramdeo under Gossaigaon Police station in the Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel. Two motorcycle borne NDFB militants abducted Labda Mushahary (30), a trader of timber wood of Ballamjhora village under Sapkata Police outpost. When they noticed a Police team led by Kokrajhar Superintendent Police P. K. Dutta at Ramdeo, they tried to escape. Police opened fire at them following which Labda Mushahary sustained injuries on his leg. One of the NDFB militants, Gerema, was also injured, while another NDFB cadre, Sanjay Narzary, reportedly managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 3 
Two suspected militants, Gurumayum Bishe Sharma and Mayangbam Bijoy, were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Kameng in the night of May 3, according to Sangai Express. Gurumayum wa
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Two suspected militants, Gurumayum Bishe Sharma and Mayangbam Bijoy, were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Kameng in the night of May 3, according to Sangai Express. Gurumayum was later identified as a former People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant and he had come out from jail a week ago.
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May - 4 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) commander, identified as Dawood Bhat, was shot dead by Police at Kilotran, Gandoh in the Doda District on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the body-guard of the militant managed to escape from the spot along with wea
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) commander, identified as Dawood Bhat, was shot dead by Police at Kilotran, Gandoh in the Doda District on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the body-guard of the militant managed to escape from the spot along with weapons. A fake identity card with stamp of civil authorities of Anantnag District was recovered from his possession. Police said Dawood Bhat had left Doda for Pakistan for advanced training in weaponry and handling of sophisticated explosives in 1998. He was known with the name of Shahbaaz in 1998. However, on his return to Doda from Pakistan he had been given the name of ‘Captain’ Masood. Dawood Bhat had come back to Doda only a week ago and had been assigned the task of stepping up militant activities by HM commanders in Pakistan.
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May - 4 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Thoubal Khunou Maching in Heibirok area on May 4, reports Imphal Free Press. One .32 pistol loaded with four live rounds in t
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Thoubal Khunou Maching in Heibirok area on May 4, reports Imphal Free Press. One .32 pistol loaded with four live rounds in the magazine was recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 4 
According to Military intelligence, a group of 935 Pakistani women being trained by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's external intelligence, in the Faridkot District of Pakistan to entice men and motivate them into becoming terrorists in
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According to Military intelligence, a group of 935 Pakistani women being trained by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's external intelligence, in the Faridkot District of Pakistan to entice men and motivate them into becoming terrorists in India, reports Times of India. According to a secret military intelligence report sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the group is also being trained at a camp in Kotli, Pakistan. It says a joint meeting of senior ISI officers with representatives of al-Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) on April 23 near Talwandi (in Pakistan) was attended by Neeta, KZF leader, and Nazira Begum, the wife of Kotli training camp principal Shah Mohammad.
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May - 4 
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister K Jana Reddy has said that not more than 150-160 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) could be present in the State, reports Times of India. Speaking to reporters after a high-level review meeting on
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Andhra Pradesh Home Minister K Jana Reddy has said that not more than 150-160 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) could be present in the State, reports Times of India. Speaking to reporters after a high-level review meeting on the post-election law and order situation at the State Secretariat on May 4 he said, "We have very effectively tackled the Maoists over the past few years and now they have been reduced to nothing. At best, there could be some 150-160 cadres of the outlaws hiding underground in the state." He further said that talks initiated by the Congress government in late 2004 proved effective in tackling left-wing extremist menace. "Though the talks failed, we could very effectively curb Maoist activity in the state. Many of them have given up arms and surrendered before the police", he said.
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May - 4 
Assam Government has adopted a two-pronged strategy to deal with the Black Widow (BW). Besides launching a strong military offensive against the BW, the Government is backing a splinter group of the outfit, led by James Dimasa, in a bid to split and
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Assam Government has adopted a two-pronged strategy to deal with the Black Widow (BW). Besides launching a strong military offensive against the BW, the Government is backing a splinter group of the outfit, led by James Dimasa, in a bid to split and neutralise the group. The splinter group, formed a few months ago, has 60 armed cadres and is in touch with several members of the BW. Leaders of the James group were in constant touch with senior security officials of the district to devise ways of tackling the BW. The government hopes that its strategy will bear fruit in a month or two as it is getting feelers from the ground that BW leaders are "worried" by the dual threat. "They are even expressing willingness to come for negotiations. We are trying to find out whether such feelers are just a ploy to scale down our offensive against it," a senior police official said.
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May - 4 
Militants shot at and critically wounded a National Conference (NC) activist, Aziz Ahmad Khushoo, in the Khanqah-e-Moalla area of old Sri Nagar, Police sources said on May 4. Militants had earlier fired few rounds at the residence of a NC worker in B
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Militants shot at and critically wounded a National Conference (NC) activist, Aziz Ahmad Khushoo, in the Khanqah-e-Moalla area of old Sri Nagar, Police sources said on May 4. Militants had earlier fired few rounds at the residence of a NC worker in Batamaloo area of the city 10 days before.
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May - 4 
Neeta, a resident of Ward 2 in Jammu town's Sumbal Camp area, is the only Khalistani terrorist active from among the five demanded by India from Pakistan. According to the report, Neeta discussed the logistics of providing support to groups in Amrits
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Neeta, a resident of Ward 2 in Jammu town's Sumbal Camp area, is the only Khalistani terrorist active from among the five demanded by India from Pakistan. According to the report, Neeta discussed the logistics of providing support to groups in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Ferozepur in Punjab to revive terrorism and has already appointed a female commander in Gurdaspur sector. However, the ISI officials take over training programmes only in the later stages, after the initial phase of physical tutelage is over. Taught to breach national boundaries, these women generally enter India through West Bengal and Bihar borders and are equally adept at using computers and in blackmailing youth. Their modus operandi to gain a foothold in the society is simple -establish relationships, legally or illegally.
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May - 4 
Niranjan Sarcar, an employee of a construction firm MK Engineers at West Maligaon in Guwahati, was abducted by unidentified militants from Belsiri camp under Dhekiajuli revenue circle of Sonitpur District in the evening of May 4. The firm was engaged
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Niranjan Sarcar, an employee of a construction firm MK Engineers at West Maligaon in Guwahati, was abducted by unidentified militants from Belsiri camp under Dhekiajuli revenue circle of Sonitpur District in the evening of May 4. The firm was engaged in railway bridge construction from Dhekiajuli railway station to New Missamari railway station.
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May - 4 
Surankote Police and troops of 16 Rashtriya Rifles neutralised a hide-out of the militants near a famous water point at Dera Gali on Rajouri-Surankote road in the Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hide-out include 200 AK rounds, two magazines
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Surankote Police and troops of 16 Rashtriya Rifles neutralised a hide-out of the militants near a famous water point at Dera Gali on Rajouri-Surankote road in the Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hide-out include 200 AK rounds, two magazines, two Chinese grenades, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), four IED switches, five pencil cells eight detonators with wire and 250 grams explosives. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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May - 4 
The employees of the Minor Irrigation Department of the Manipur Government demonstrated in front of their office complex at Lamphelpat in Imphal West District on May 4, in protest against firing attacks at the residence of Chief Engineer of the Depar
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The employees of the Minor Irrigation Department of the Manipur Government demonstrated in front of their office complex at Lamphelpat in Imphal West District on May 4, in protest against firing attacks at the residence of Chief Engineer of the Department, M. Shyambabu, and similar attacks at the residences of Executive Engineers, L. Gourakishore, P. Super and K. Ramkumar, in the last few days, according to Sangai Express. The Chief Engineer Shyambabu taking part in the protest said that there were several demands to the Department from insurgent groups in both hills and valley.
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May - 4 
Times of India reports that the special cell of Delhi Police arrested three members of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) including a zonal commander of the outfit from a house in the Badarpur area of south Delhi. The accused reportedly confessed that
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Times of India reports that the special cell of Delhi Police arrested three members of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) including a zonal commander of the outfit from a house in the Badarpur area of south Delhi. The accused reportedly confessed that they were trying to set up a base in the city. Police said that zonal commander Yogendra Singh Bhokta (26), Satish Kumar (21) and Sheetal Kumar (19) were arrested while other members of the outfit are on the run. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said, "We have received inputs in February this year after which their movements were being tracked. Further intelligence revealed that they were hiding in the Badarpur area after which a raid was conducted and all three were arrested from a house there."
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May - 5 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) miltiant, Yengkhom Pocha alias James, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wabagai area.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) miltiant, Yengkhom Pocha alias James, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wabagai area.
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May - 5 
A militant belonging to the Imoinu faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Mohammed Jahiruddin alias Sanayai, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Angtha.
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A militant belonging to the Imoinu faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Mohammed Jahiruddin alias Sanayai, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Angtha.
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May - 5 
According to Daily Excelsior, Security Forces on May 5 recovered arms and explosives during a search operation in the Nar forest area of Poonch District and neutralized a hideout of the militants. The recoveries included one AK-47 rifle, 412 rounds,
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According to Daily Excelsior, Security Forces on May 5 recovered arms and explosives during a search operation in the Nar forest area of Poonch District and neutralized a hideout of the militants. The recoveries included one AK-47 rifle, 412 rounds, one pistol with seven rounds, one radio set, three grenades, five pouches and some incriminating documents pertaining to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit.
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May - 5 
An 18 year old People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Moirangthem Givson alias Thoi alias Akash, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Sekmaijin on May 5, reports Imphal Free Press. He confessed
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An 18 year old People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Moirangthem Givson alias Thoi alias Akash, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Sekmaijin on May 5, reports Imphal Free Press. He confessed during his interrogation that he was working in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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May - 5 
Elsewhere in the State, a bomb was hurled by two unidentified militants at the residence of Nongthongbam Sudhir, a former Deputy Superintendent of Police, at Khagempalli Pankha in the Imphal West District. The bomb blast caused some damages to the ho
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Elsewhere in the State, a bomb was hurled by two unidentified militants at the residence of Nongthongbam Sudhir, a former Deputy Superintendent of Police, at Khagempalli Pankha in the Imphal West District. The bomb blast caused some damages to the house and a vehicle.
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May - 5 
Elsewhere in the State, during a search operation at Jaimati Pathar area of Tezpur District, Police arrested two suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Pankaj Hainary (21) of Ghoramari fallinig under Chaloniba
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Elsewhere in the State, during a search operation at Jaimati Pathar area of Tezpur District, Police arrested two suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, identified as Pankaj Hainary (21) of Ghoramari fallinig under Chalonibari Police outpost and Jongsar Narjary (22) of Golaghat District, and one National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) linkman, identified as Kamal Das of Sorbhog of Barpeta District.
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May - 5 
Elsewhere in the State, troops recovered four grenades, a pistol and four hand grenades from Naika Panjgrain in the Rajouri District.
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Elsewhere in the State, troops recovered four grenades, a pistol and four hand grenades from Naika Panjgrain in the Rajouri District.
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May - 5 
Express Buzz reports that the Chikmagalur District Police arrested six left-wing extremists from Sringeri in connection with a string of attacks that took place in the region in the last four years. The arrested extremists included Vijaya Kumar, an a
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Express Buzz reports that the Chikmagalur District Police arrested six left-wing extremists from Sringeri in connection with a string of attacks that took place in the region in the last four years. The arrested extremists included Vijaya Kumar, an activist of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and two forest department employees.
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May - 5 
In fresh violence aimed at disrupting re-polling, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 5 exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) at about 0900 hours near Bhejanwada polling station in Malkangiri District, reports Zee News.
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In fresh violence aimed at disrupting re-polling, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 5 exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) at about 0900 hours near Bhejanwada polling station in Malkangiri District, reports Zee News. The Maoists retreated after the SFs retaliated and there was no report of any injury among the SFs. The Malkangiri District Collector N. B. Jawale said that besides the shootout, polling was peaceful. Re-polling in 17 polling stations in Malkangiri and Chitrakonda areas in the State was being held as elections in these areas on April 16 had been disrupted due to the Maoist attacks.
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May - 5 
Suspected militant, Chongtham Umakanta alias Manaoton, was shot dead a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during a separate encounter at a place between Saijang and Sailen villages on May 5. While around five other militant
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Suspected militant, Chongtham Umakanta alias Manaoton, was shot dead a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during a separate encounter at a place between Saijang and Sailen villages on May 5. While around five other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol, one magazine and two live rounds of 9-mm ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 5 
Troops recovered a bomb planted by suspected militants at a place between the Upokpi and Taupokpi areas in Bishnupur District.
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Troops recovered a bomb planted by suspected militants at a place between the Upokpi and Taupokpi areas in Bishnupur District.
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May - 5 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others injured when suspected militants of an unidentified Naga outfit ambushed a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police personnel at Baghjaan in Karbi Anglong District
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others injured when suspected militants of an unidentified Naga outfit ambushed a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police personnel at Baghjaan in Karbi Anglong District, who were escorting private vehicles passing through Assam-Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong District on May 5, reports Telegraph. Two slain SF personnel were identified as Rajesh Kumar of the CRPF and Lakhi Prasad Deuri of Assam Police. “We have found evidence of the involvement of Naga militants in the ambush,” a senior Police official in Karbi Anglong said. He said a few villagers near Baghjaan had told the Police that they had seen unidentified youths had moved from Nagaland into Baghjaan. Bokajan Sub-Divisional Police Officer C. Gogoi said the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), initially suspected to have ambushed the SF personnel, had hardly any presence in the area. “We are not ruling out the involvement of the KLNLF, but the cadres of some other militant outfits may also have a hand in it,” he added.
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May - 6 
A major camp of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) was neutralised by the Army in Karbi Anglong District in the early hours of May 6 (today). A huge cache of arms was recovered. However, all the 30 to 40 militants in the cam
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A major camp of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) was neutralised by the Army in Karbi Anglong District in the early hours of May 6 (today). A huge cache of arms was recovered. However, all the 30 to 40 militants in the camp managed to escape prior to the arrival of the SFs.
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May - 6 
Elsewhere in the same District, militants opened fire at the residence of school teacher, Okram Saratchandra, at Pukhao Laipham on May 6, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that a demand note of INR 500, 000 signed by ‘project officer’ No
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Elsewhere in the same District, militants opened fire at the residence of school teacher, Okram Saratchandra, at Pukhao Laipham on May 6, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that a demand note of INR 500, 000 signed by ‘project officer’ Nongthang of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was served on Okram on April 30.
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May - 6 
IANS reports that nearly a dozen armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dragged a liquor seller, K.B. Patra, out of his home at Kaspanga village under Brahmanigaon Police Station area in Kandhamal District late in the night
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IANS reports that nearly a dozen armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dragged a liquor seller, K.B. Patra, out of his home at Kaspanga village under Brahmanigaon Police Station area in Kandhamal District late in the night of May 6, and killed him with sharp-edged weapons, Police on May 7 said.
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May - 6 
Meghalaya Police recovered explosive materials planted in the residence of a person, Dominica Pala, at Thadmusem village in Jaintia Hills District in the morning of May 6, according to Shillong Times.
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Meghalaya Police recovered explosive materials planted in the residence of a person, Dominica Pala, at Thadmusem village in Jaintia Hills District in the morning of May 6, according to Shillong Times.
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May - 6 
On May 6, suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Darbar Singh Mandawi, a senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), at an unspecified location in Rajnandgaon District, reports Xinhua news agency.
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On May 6, suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Darbar Singh Mandawi, a senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), at an unspecified location in Rajnandgaon District, reports Xinhua news agency.
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May - 6 
On May 6, the Manipur Chemists and Druggists Association organised a sit-in protest at Keishampat junction in Imphal West district against the monetary demands on 24 wholesalers and retail medicine shops. Around 100 shopkeepers participating in the p
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On May 6, the Manipur Chemists and Druggists Association organised a sit-in protest at Keishampat junction in Imphal West district against the monetary demands on 24 wholesalers and retail medicine shops. Around 100 shopkeepers participating in the protest displayed placards with slogans like, “Don’t demand money, money demand may lead to non availability of life saving drugs” and “Make pharmacies a free zone”. A member of the association said that Puranthaba group belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) had demanded ransom of INR one million from each shop during the second week of April which was to be paid by the end of April 30. As they could not pay the huge amount they shut down their shops after receiving a threat from the outfit.
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May - 6 
The Assam Police arrested five Black Widow (BW) militants from different areas of the Guwahati city in Kamrup District on May 6, according to Assam Tribune.
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The Assam Police arrested five Black Widow (BW) militants from different areas of the Guwahati city in Kamrup District on May 6, according to Assam Tribune.
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May - 6 
The Hindu reports that 11 persons, including four civilians and seven security force (SF) personnel, were killed on May 6 in an ambush by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a special Police party. The incident
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The Hindu reports that 11 persons, including four civilians and seven security force (SF) personnel, were killed on May 6 in an ambush by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a special Police party. The incident occurred three kilometres from the Vinjaram base camp in the Dantewada District. The killed SF personnel included five special police officers (SPOs) and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. The maoists managed to flee with the weapons of the dead SF personnel. The Police party was on its way back after delivering a consignment of monthly ration at a police camp at Bhejji, when the Maoists triggered a land mine blast.
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May - 6 
The Special Sessions Court in Mumbai on May 6 framed 86 charges against the main accused of the November 26, 2008 terrorist attack, reports The Hindu. The accused includes Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed, and 35 others wh
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The Special Sessions Court in Mumbai on May 6 framed 86 charges against the main accused of the November 26, 2008 terrorist attack, reports The Hindu. The accused includes Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed, and 35 others who are yet to be arrested. The charge of criminal conspiracy applies to all the accused. Ajmal and Ansari have other independent charges against them. Judge M.L. Tahaliyani stated that Ajmal, Ansari and Sabahuddin had committed offences punishable under Section 120B (punishment for criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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May - 6 
The Zeliangrong Union (ZU) resented against the presence of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres in the Longlei Apinjang (Leimatak) area of Old Cachar road, where tension is prevailing between Kuki and Zeliangrong communities, according to Sanga
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The Zeliangrong Union (ZU) resented against the presence of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres in the Longlei Apinjang (Leimatak) area of Old Cachar road, where tension is prevailing between Kuki and Zeliangrong communities, according to Sangai Express. A press statement issued by its general secretary S. Xavier Pamei said, “The ZU and Zeliangrong people ask the concerned outfit to shift from Longlei Apinjang area to avoid any untoward misunders-tanding”. The statement also urged all other valley and hill based insurgent groups to stay away from the area to avoid any untoward incident. ZU and Zeliangrong people would consider those groups failing to acknowledge the appeal as perpetrators, cautioned the statement.
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May - 6 
Troops recovered one improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 8 kilograms from the residence of a person, Osman Gani S.K., at Hasrabari village under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel.
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Troops recovered one improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 8 kilograms from the residence of a person, Osman Gani S.K., at Hasrabari village under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel.
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May - 6 
Two cadres of unidentified Islamic outfits, identified as Usman Sheikh (37) and Dorman Ali (30), were arrested by the Army at Sapkota under Gossaigaon Police station of Kokrajhar District in the early hours of May 6, reports Sentinel. Eight kilograms
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Two cadres of unidentified Islamic outfits, identified as Usman Sheikh (37) and Dorman Ali (30), were arrested by the Army at Sapkota under Gossaigaon Police station of Kokrajhar District in the early hours of May 6, reports Sentinel. Eight kilograms of improvised explosive devices were recovered from their possession.
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May - 7 
A group of Maoists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Malkangiri District in the early hours May 7, reports PTI. The CRPF personnel also diffused a bomb just before the ambush, the Police said. Four companies of CRPF person
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A group of Maoists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Malkangiri District in the early hours May 7, reports PTI. The CRPF personnel also diffused a bomb just before the ambush, the Police said. Four companies of CRPF personnel were returning after election duty when they came across obstructions placed by Maoists by felling trees on Malkangiri-Jeypore state highway near Gobindpalli in Mathili Police Station area. While trying to remove the hurdles from the road, the CRPF personnel noticed a bomb beneath a tree and it was immediately defused. When the CRPF personnel were busy removing the obstacles, the Maoists fired on them and the CRPF personnel retaliated. However, nobody was injured in the shootout that continued for a few minutes.
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May - 7 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at New Shijang village under Moreh Police Station in Chandel District along the India-Myanmar border. One point 25 Spanish pistol with magazine, four live rounds, tw
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at New Shijang village under Moreh Police Station in Chandel District along the India-Myanmar border. One point 25 Spanish pistol with magazine, four live rounds, two fire cases and one hand grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 7 
A suspected People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Ngangbam Nanao, was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Uripok Polem Leikai on May 7, according to Sangai Express. One M-20 pistol loaded with t
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A suspected People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Ngangbam Nanao, was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Uripok Polem Leikai on May 7, according to Sangai Express. One M-20 pistol loaded with two live rounds of ammunition, one empty case of M-20, five empty cases of AK Assault Rifles and one empty case of 9-mm ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 7 
According to The Hindu, about 57 per cent of the 94.6 million voters exercised their franchise when Phase IV poll was held on May 7 in 85 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) constituencies in seven States and the National Capital Territory (NCT) of
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According to The Hindu, about 57 per cent of the 94.6 million voters exercised their franchise when Phase IV poll was held on May 7 in 85 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) constituencies in seven States and the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Six deaths were reported – one in Rajasthan in Police firing, three in West Bengal in group clashes/hurling of bombs and another two in West Bengal due to sunstroke, as the victims were waiting to cast their vote. Chief Election Commissioner Navin B. Chawla said that he was “quite satisfied” with Phase IV poll as it was “by and large peaceful barring a few stray incidents of violence in West Bengal.” In that State, where polling was held in 17 constituencies, the turnout was “large” (about 75%). In Jammu and Kashmir where the Srinagar constituency went to the polls, there was a low turnout (around 24%), he said. This phase covered Haryana in 10 constituencies, Rajasthan 25, Punjab 4, West Bengal 17, Bihar 3, Jammu and Kashmir 1, Uttar Pradesh 18 and the NCT of Delhi 7. Bihar recorded a turnout of 37 per cent. It was 63 in Haryana, 65 in Punjab, and 50 each in Rajasthan and U.P. Besides Police firing and violence, snatching and damaging of electronic voting machines in West Bengal and Punjab, two incidents of rigging in the Agra constituency in Uttar Pradesh and one such complaint in Rajasthan, 22 incidents of poll boycott in Bihar and a few similar cases in Haryana were reported. With this phase, polling has been completed in 457 of the 543 constituencies and an average of about 55.5 voters caste their votes. Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and parts of Punjab, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and U.P. are the remaining States/Union Territories where polling is due. The final and Phase V poll on May 13 will cover 86 constituencies and all the results are expected on May 16.
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May - 7 
According to The Hindu, Sarfras Navas (31) alias Hakim, an accused in the suspected operation of terror modules in Kerala, was remanded till May 19 on May 7. He will be in Police custody till May 18 for interrogation, Additional Chief Judicial Magist
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According to The Hindu, Sarfras Navas (31) alias Hakim, an accused in the suspected operation of terror modules in Kerala, was remanded till May 19 on May 7. He will be in Police custody till May 18 for interrogation, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate V.K. Rajan ordered. Navas had been in the custody of the Bangalore Police in connection with the investigation into the Bangalore serial blasts. V.K. Akbar, Deputy Superintendent of Police of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the suspected terror operations in Kerala, produced him before the court. The Bangalore Police had arrested Navas, hailing from Ernakulam District, two months ago. A report submitted by the SIT before the court said he had worked in Oman and had financed extremist operations.
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May - 7 
Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Salungpham. One carbine Sten-gun and three live rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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Another suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Salungpham. One carbine Sten-gun and three live rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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May - 7 
Baithalangso Police recovered four Single Barrel Muscle Loading (SBML) guns from Dalimbari Phangcho Gaon in Karbi Anglong District in the early morning, reports Assam Tribune. In this connection, Police arrested two persons, identified as Sarpo Teran
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Baithalangso Police recovered four Single Barrel Muscle Loading (SBML) guns from Dalimbari Phangcho Gaon in Karbi Anglong District in the early morning, reports Assam Tribune. In this connection, Police arrested two persons, identified as Sarpo Terang and Basong Terang.
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May - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 7 killed a Police officer at Pharsgaon village in Narayanpur District of the southern Bastar region, reports IANS. The Police officer Abdul Wahid Khan, in charge of the Pharasgaon Police stat
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 7 killed a Police officer at Pharsgaon village in Narayanpur District of the southern Bastar region, reports IANS. The Police officer Abdul Wahid Khan, in charge of the Pharasgaon Police station had gone to the weekly market when the Maoists hit him with a heavy stick from behind and then slit his throat, Police sources said.
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May - 7 
Deputy Inspector General of Police Hemant Kumar Lohia said the offensive launched against militants in Doda has been paying off with several successful operations being executed against the militants. In less than 40 days, 11 militants of the Lashkar
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Hemant Kumar Lohia said the offensive launched against militants in Doda has been paying off with several successful operations being executed against the militants. In less than 40 days, 11 militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM, mostly commanders, have been killed in different encounters in Doda. In addition, a number of over ground workers of the militants, including Khursheed Doctor, who used to treat the injured militants at Laloor, have been arrested by Police.
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May - 7 
Elsewhere in the State, a combined force of the Army and Dhemaji District Police arrested a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Yomjum Gongo, during a search operation at L
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Elsewhere in the State, a combined force of the Army and Dhemaji District Police arrested a self-styled ‘sergeant major’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Yomjum Gongo, during a search operation at Lakhipathar in Dhemaji District bordering Arunachal Pradesh in the night of May 7, reports Telegraph. One M20 pistol was recovered from his possession. Police claimed to have foiled a plan to loot a bank in West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh by arresting the militant. Gongo confessed during interrogation that he and four other cadres of the outfit were planning to rob the Rural Bank at Kamba, about 20km from Aalo, the District headquarters of West Siang.
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May - 7 
Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested a LeT militant, identified as Manzoor Ahmed, from village Dhodi in the Rajouri District for the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO) Khadim Hussain Shah of Budhal Police station, whose body was recovered o
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Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested a LeT militant, identified as Manzoor Ahmed, from village Dhodi in the Rajouri District for the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO) Khadim Hussain Shah of Budhal Police station, whose body was recovered on May 7. Shah’s throat had been slit by the militants. According to Police, LeT commanders Obaida and Jan Nissar had asked Manzoor Ahmed to kill the SPO as he was instrumental in three successful operations against the LeT militants.
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May - 7 June - 8
Members of the Gram Panchayats (village level local self-Government institutions) demonstrated in protest against monetary demands made by militants groups upon them at Changangei Bazaar area in the Bisnupur District and Kangmong Maklang area in Imph
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Members of the Gram Panchayats (village level local self-Government institutions) demonstrated in protest against monetary demands made by militants groups upon them at Changangei Bazaar area in the Bisnupur District and Kangmong Maklang area in Imphal West District on June 7-8, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 7 
People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Laishram Nongyai, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel near Thoubal market on May 7, according to Sangai Express. One motor cycle, one Chinese mobile and a driving licence and INR 160 were recovered from hi
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Laishram Nongyai, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel near Thoubal market on May 7, according to Sangai Express. One motor cycle, one Chinese mobile and a driving licence and INR 160 were recovered from his possession.
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May - 7 
Pravakar Patra alias Bhaskar, the man who led a series of Maoists attacks in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) during March and April was arrested in Keonjhar. Bhaskar is a member of Kalinga Nagar Area Committee (KNAC) of CPI-Maoist and responsible for t
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Pravakar Patra alias Bhaskar, the man who led a series of Maoists attacks in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) during March and April was arrested in Keonjhar. Bhaskar is a member of Kalinga Nagar Area Committee (KNAC) of CPI-Maoist and responsible for the growing Maoist activities in Jajpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal and some parts of Mayurbhanj Districts. ‘‘Bhaskar had mobilised armed platoons from Kalinga Nagar to carry out the series of attacks.’’ sources said. He was also wanted in the recent murder at Keshaduarapal in border areas of Keonjhar and Jajpur.
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May - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) commanders while their third associate managed to escape during an encounter at Ghai in the Doda District on May 7, Daily Excelsior reported. The operation was on to neutralize the fleeing
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) commanders while their third associate managed to escape during an encounter at Ghai in the Doda District on May 7, Daily Excelsior reported. The operation was on to neutralize the fleeing militant, who has been injured in the encounter. The slain militants have been identified as Farooq Padar and Sadiq Rather with intercepts revealing that both were commander level militants of the HM outfit and were operating in the upper reaches of Doda District for the last several years. They were reportedly involved in a series of subversive activities across the Doda and Kishtwar Districts. The absconding militant has been identified as Ghulam Hassan. From the possession of the slain militants, SFs recovered two rifles, three magazines, seven rounds, one mobile telephone, two SIM cards, two pouches and some incriminating documents. Few personal belongings of the militants were also found in the hideout which was destroyed in the operation.
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May - 7 
Srinagar the only constituency in the State that went to the polls during the fourth phase of Parliament elections on May 7, recorded the lowest voter turnout in the country across eight states, 24 per cent, Hindustan Times reported. However, the tur
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Srinagar the only constituency in the State that went to the polls during the fourth phase of Parliament elections on May 7, recorded the lowest voter turnout in the country across eight states, 24 per cent, Hindustan Times reported. However, the turnout was higher than in the 2004 election, when only 18.6 per cent of Srinagar’s voters cast their votes. “People have voted for the boycott… They have elected the boycott. We appreciate it,” said Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chief of one of the factions of the separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC).
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May - 7 
The Army arrested a suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Binod Kumar Neimapukapon (36), from Rongpur area of Silchar in Cachar District on May 7, reports Sentinel. He was arrested from a house at Rongp
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The Army arrested a suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Binod Kumar Neimapukapon (36), from Rongpur area of Silchar in Cachar District on May 7, reports Sentinel. He was arrested from a house at Rongpur where he was staying for the last one and a half year. Binod Kumar is originally a resident of Bishnupur in Manipur.
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May - 7 
The Black Widow (BW) militants blew off a goods train at a place between Diaojabra and Langting railway stations in North Cachar Hills District in the morning of May 7, reports Telegraph. The train was on its way to Badarpur from Lumding. Initial rep
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The Black Widow (BW) militants blew off a goods train at a place between Diaojabra and Langting railway stations in North Cachar Hills District in the morning of May 7, reports Telegraph. The train was on its way to Badarpur from Lumding. Initial reports had indicated that there were two “blasts on the tracks followed by firing by militants”. Ten wagons of the train derailed and one Security Force personnel and a few railway staff sustained minor injuries in the subversion. The deputy ‘commander-in-chief’ of the BW, Daniel Dimasa, called up newspersons claiming responsibility for the sabotage.
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May - 7 
Two cadres of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO), identified as Saheed Ali (35) and Moifuzddin (20), were arrested by troops based at Lakhipur from Taltola and Goalpara respectively in the night of May 7, reports Sentinel. Four pistols, one
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Two cadres of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO), identified as Saheed Ali (35) and Moifuzddin (20), were arrested by troops based at Lakhipur from Taltola and Goalpara respectively in the night of May 7, reports Sentinel. Four pistols, one gun, 10 rounds of live ammunition and a huge quantity of explosives were recovered from them.
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May - 7 
Two ULFA militants, who were shot dead in an encounter at Beganabari in Sivasagar District on May 7, were identified as Jitu Changmai and Linton Ingti, reports Telegraph. Jitu hails from Sivasagar District while Linton is from Tinsukia District.
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Two ULFA militants, who were shot dead in an encounter at Beganabari in Sivasagar District on May 7, were identified as Jitu Changmai and Linton Ingti, reports Telegraph. Jitu hails from Sivasagar District while Linton is from Tinsukia District.
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May - 7 
Two unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were shot dead by Police during an encounter at Beganabari in Sivasagar District on May 7, according to Telegraph. Police recovered a universal machine gun, one AK-56 rifle and several
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Two unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were shot dead by Police during an encounter at Beganabari in Sivasagar District on May 7, according to Telegraph. Police recovered a universal machine gun, one AK-56 rifle and several rounds of live ammunition from the encounter site.
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May - 8 
A cadre of the General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Salam Suresh Singh alias Nanao alias Sabi, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Singjamei Chingamakhong area on May 8,
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A cadre of the General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Salam Suresh Singh alias Nanao alias Sabi, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Singjamei Chingamakhong area on May 8, reports Imphal Free Press. He confessed during his interrogation that he had recruited three female cadres, Abenao (20), Sonia (19) and Abethoi (15) for the outfit in the year 2008.
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May - 8 
A woman, N. O. Modhubala, was wounded when three unidentified militants triggered a bomb blast at the residence of an officer of Manipur Agricultural Department, Ningombam Sarat Singh, at Sanjenthong in Imphal East District on May 8, reports Imphal F
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A woman, N. O. Modhubala, was wounded when three unidentified militants triggered a bomb blast at the residence of an officer of Manipur Agricultural Department, Ningombam Sarat Singh, at Sanjenthong in Imphal East District on May 8, reports Imphal Free Press. Modhubala is the wife of Ningombam.
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May - 8 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants shot dead three person including, one woman, at Bandara village in Gulabgarh area of Reasi District on May 8. Official sources said four HM militants led by Ishfaq Ahmed appeared at
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants shot dead three person including, one woman, at Bandara village in Gulabgarh area of Reasi District on May 8. Official sources said four HM militants led by Ishfaq Ahmed appeared at the house of Aijaz Ahmed at 10.30 pm (IST) and dragged him and his father, Ahmed Din out of the house. They took the duo to nearby house of Aijaz Ahmed’s in-laws and brought out his mother-in-law, Taja Begum. They shot dead all three civilians and managed to escape. The report adds that Ishfaq Ahmed is the self-styled lover of Aijaz Ahmed’s wife. He wanted to marry her and asked her mother, Taja Begum, to marry her daughter with him. Since both Taja Begum and her daughter had rejected the militant’s proposal. Ishfaq had threatened all local people in the area not to marry the girl. However, Taja Begum dared to take on the militants and married her daughter with her neighbor Aijaz Ahmed, son of Ahmed Din, only four days back. Ishfaq Ahmed along with his three associates—Nazir Ahmed, Khalid Hussain and Janbaaz, struck at village Bandara and shot dead the three civilians.
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May - 8 
According to Telegraph, unidentified militants shot at a person and set ablaze 14 houses in Jorai Basti of North Cachar Hills in the morning of May 8. Villagers later informed Police that a group of unidentified militants came to Jorai Basti around 4
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According to Telegraph, unidentified militants shot at a person and set ablaze 14 houses in Jorai Basti of North Cachar Hills in the morning of May 8. Villagers later informed Police that a group of unidentified militants came to Jorai Basti around 4.30am (IST) and started setting the houses on fire. When the panic-stricken residents rushed out of their homes, the attackers opened indiscriminate fire, injuring a 55-year-old farmer, Nindau Langthasa, who was later rescued by a team of Police. This is the third such attack on villagers in North Cachar Hills District in the past five weeks.
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May - 8 
An unidentified militant, suspected to be a foreign national, was killed in an encounter with SFs in the forests of Kaninar Poshlot Top at Afan Nar in Lalpora area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. One damaged AK 47 rifle, two AK magazine
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An unidentified militant, suspected to be a foreign national, was killed in an encounter with SFs in the forests of Kaninar Poshlot Top at Afan Nar in Lalpora area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. One damaged AK 47 rifle, two AK magazines and 31 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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May - 8 
Army and Police neutralised another hide-out of the militants in Darhal area of Rajouri District. Three Chinese grenades, two Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 464 AK rounds, 56 Pika rounds, one AK magazine, two radio sets, three spare antennas,
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Army and Police neutralised another hide-out of the militants in Darhal area of Rajouri District. Three Chinese grenades, two Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 464 AK rounds, 56 Pika rounds, one AK magazine, two radio sets, three spare antennas, two binoculars and one code sheet were recovered from the hide-out.
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May - 8 
Elsewhere in the State, SFs recovered one single barrel gun with 11 rounds of cartridge, AK-47 ammunition of 22 rounds and 1 to 2 kilogram explosives buried inside a drain at Achabam Tea Estate under the Namrup Police Station in Dibrugarh District on
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Elsewhere in the State, SFs recovered one single barrel gun with 11 rounds of cartridge, AK-47 ammunition of 22 rounds and 1 to 2 kilogram explosives buried inside a drain at Achabam Tea Estate under the Namrup Police Station in Dibrugarh District on May 8. .
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May - 8 
Elsewhere in the State, troopers of Rashtriya Rifles neutralised a hide-out of the militants at Lidar Nullah in Doda District. Three grenades, 50 AK rounds, two radio sets, four electronic detonators and two SIM cards besides ration items were recove
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Elsewhere in the State, troopers of Rashtriya Rifles neutralised a hide-out of the militants at Lidar Nullah in Doda District. Three grenades, 50 AK rounds, two radio sets, four electronic detonators and two SIM cards besides ration items were recovered from the hide-out. .
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May - 8 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Joy Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Sugnu bazaar area on May 8.
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Joy Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Sugnu bazaar area on May 8.
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May - 8 
On May 8, the Nagaland Police arrested two persons from Lalmati area in Kohima near National Highway 39 when they were travelling in a vehicle towards Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. While one was identified as M. Raju of Mantripukhuri in Imphal,
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On May 8, the Nagaland Police arrested two persons from Lalmati area in Kohima near National Highway 39 when they were travelling in a vehicle towards Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. While one was identified as M. Raju of Mantripukhuri in Imphal, the other was a resident of Vishakhapatanam in the State of Andhra Pradesh. High-powered explosives, concealed in two cooking gas cylinders, were recovered from their possession. Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate was recovered from inside the cylinders. They confessed during interrogation that the cylinders were given to them by two Nepali nationals at Dimapur to deliver the consignment in Imphal.
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May - 8 
One civilian was shot dead in an exchange of firing between militants and Security Forces (SFs) at village Salota in Marmat area of Doda District. Reports said Security Forces and Police had launched a search operation for a ‘divisional commander’ of
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One civilian was shot dead in an exchange of firing between militants and Security Forces (SFs) at village Salota in Marmat area of Doda District. Reports said Security Forces and Police had launched a search operation for a ‘divisional commander’ of the HM, Javed Qureshi, in Salota area of Marmat after getting information about his presence. However, a civilian was caught in the exchange of firing and got killed. He was identified as Mohd Sadiq Wani, a resident of Salota. Javed Qureshi and his associates managed to escape during the exchange of firing.
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May - 8 
Telegraph reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaflets demanding the immediate release of a dozen of its jailed leaders were found inside Writers’ Buildings (the West Bengal Government Secretariat) in capital Kolkata on May 8. A
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Telegraph reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaflets demanding the immediate release of a dozen of its jailed leaders were found inside Writers’ Buildings (the West Bengal Government Secretariat) in capital Kolkata on May 8. An employee of the Secretariat saw about 30 of them had been folded together and placed on a locker in the press corner on the first-floor, which also houses the Chief Minister’s office.
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May - 8 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed charge sheet against Deputy Director of the Department of Industries in Nagaland Government K. Hokishe Assumi, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member H. Khekiho Zhimomi, and National Socialist C
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed charge sheet against Deputy Director of the Department of Industries in Nagaland Government K. Hokishe Assumi, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member H. Khekiho Zhimomi, and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militants, Azheto and Visheto for their involvement in Nagaland Sugar Mill scam, according to Nagaland Post.
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May - 8 
The Hindu reports that two home guards went missing after cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on them at Cheemalapadu village of G. Madugula mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam District on May 8. T
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The Hindu reports that two home guards went missing after cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on them at Cheemalapadu village of G. Madugula mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam District on May 8. The two missing persons were part of a three member team who were on a private visit to the village.
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May - 8 
The Police arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Arup Deka (20), from Ganeshpara area of Guwahati in Kamrup District on May 8, reports Telegraph. The Police said Deka, who hails from Musalpur in Baksa District, i
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The Police arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Arup Deka (20), from Ganeshpara area of Guwahati in Kamrup District on May 8, reports Telegraph. The Police said Deka, who hails from Musalpur in Baksa District, is a cadre belonging to ‘709 battalion’ of the ULFA, and suspected to be involved in several subversive activities including the blast at Jyotikuchi.
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May - 9 
A cadre of the Myanmar-based Kachin Independence Army (KIA) outfit was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Sekmaijin on May 9, according to Sangai Express. One AK 56 Rifle with magazine, one grenade launcher, one M-97 latho
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A cadre of the Myanmar-based Kachin Independence Army (KIA) outfit was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Sekmaijin on May 9, according to Sangai Express. One AK 56 Rifle with magazine, one grenade launcher, one M-97 lathode, US made 40-mm spring field armoury, 15 live rounds of AK-56, three 40-mm live grenades of lathode and three fire cases were recovered from his possession.
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May - 9 
According to The Hindu, three villagers were shot dead in an attack by unidentified militants in an interior village, 40 kilometres from Haflong in the North Cachar Hills District on May 9.
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According to The Hindu, three villagers were shot dead in an attack by unidentified militants in an interior village, 40 kilometres from Haflong in the North Cachar Hills District on May 9.
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May - 9 
In a joint operation, the Army and Police shot dead a top commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit and his accomplice in the Dhar forest area of Doda District in the morning of May 9, reports Times of India. The slain militants were id
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In a joint operation, the Army and Police shot dead a top commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit and his accomplice in the Dhar forest area of Doda District in the morning of May 9, reports Times of India. The slain militants were identified as LeT ‘district commander’ Abu Samama and his bodyguard Barkat Ali. “While Samama was a Pakistani national, Ali was a local militant," said Brig Gurdeep Singh of 16 Corps of Army. He added that Samama had been active in this area for the last four to five years and his killing was a big blow to the LeT. One Army soldier was injured in the gun battle. SF recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 9 
On May 9, the J.N. Hospital Pharmacy Association protested against monetary demands by militant groups at pharmacies around the hospital in Imphal East District.
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On May 9, the J.N. Hospital Pharmacy Association protested against monetary demands by militant groups at pharmacies around the hospital in Imphal East District.
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May - 9 
Policeman was killed and two others, including a SPO, were injured in a landmine explosion near Kandhari village in the Narayanpur District on May 9. The Policemen were on a regular patrol in the area when the explosion took place killing Special Tas
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Policeman was killed and two others, including a SPO, were injured in a landmine explosion near Kandhari village in the Narayanpur District on May 9. The Policemen were on a regular patrol in the area when the explosion took place killing Special Task Force trooper Alam Dharmaiya.
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May - 9 
Press Trust of India reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 9 killed four persons, including two Special Police Officers (SPO), at a forested hamlet near Pharsegarh in the Bijapur District. According to the
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Press Trust of India reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 9 killed four persons, including two Special Police Officers (SPO), at a forested hamlet near Pharsegarh in the Bijapur District. According to the report, the extremists opened fire on workers engaged in constructing a road and the Police team that was escorting them. Two other SPOs were injured in the attack. Maoists set ablaze four vehicles engaged for the construction work before leaving.
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May - 9 
PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze three vehicles at Kolibera in Simdega District on May 9 as the 48-hour shutdown called by them in the District and neighbouring Gumla ended, Police said. A group o
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PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze three vehicles at Kolibera in Simdega District on May 9 as the 48-hour shutdown called by them in the District and neighbouring Gumla ended, Police said. A group of armed Maoists stopped an iron-laden truck and two other vehicles carrying soft drinks and set them ablaze after pouring petrol. The shutdown was called by the Maoists to protest the recent arrest of its self-styled sub-zonal commander Pratap Hinjia.
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May - 9 
Ratan Kumar Roy, a doctor who was kidnapped by suspected NDFB militants from his chamber on May 5, was released near Chapaguri in Chirang District in the night of May 9. The Officer-in-Charge of Bijni Police Station, Pradeep Kumar Boro, said “Under m
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Ratan Kumar Roy, a doctor who was kidnapped by suspected NDFB militants from his chamber on May 5, was released near Chapaguri in Chirang District in the night of May 9. The Officer-in-Charge of Bijni Police Station, Pradeep Kumar Boro, said “Under mounting pressure from security forces, the militants found it difficult to keep him in captivity.” However, Roy said a group of militants had taken him to attend to their ailing members and released him around 8pm (IST) at a village near Chapaguri.
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May - 9 
The Assam Rifles confirmed that an unspecified number of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants were killed and several others wounded during an encounter near International Border Pillar No 110 in Ukhrul District on May 9.
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The Assam Rifles confirmed that an unspecified number of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants were killed and several others wounded during an encounter near International Border Pillar No 110 in Ukhrul District on May 9.
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May - 9 
The Hindu reports that three suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were lynched by villagers of Kumaria in the Gumla District, Police said on May 10. Rajendra Sahu, Hira
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The Hindu reports that three suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were lynched by villagers of Kumaria in the Gumla District, Police said on May 10. Rajendra Sahu, Hiralal Sahu and Sanjay Sahu, who allegedly belonged to the PLFI, went to Kumaria, over 200 kilometres from the state capital, Ranchi, in the night of May 9 and asked some villagers about the whereabouts of a contractor, Badnu Kharia. The trio allegedly assaulted the villagers when the pleaded ignorance. In retaliation, the villagers managed to overpower the insurgents and lynched them, the Police said.
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May - 9 
Three suspected militants were shot dead by a combine force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Riffle during an encounter at a foothill on way to Kalika from Irilbung Bridge under Irilbung Police Station on May 9, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Three suspected militants were shot dead by a combine force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Riffle during an encounter at a foothill on way to Kalika from Irilbung Bridge under Irilbung Police Station on May 9, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 9-mm pistols with five live rounds, one revolver with four live rounds and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site. Three diaries marked with Tele Index were also recovered from each of the three slain militants.
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May - 9 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, Rabindro Sharma and K. Dolendra Singh, were arrested by the Assam Rifles when they were extorting money from a shop at Marwari Patti area in Dimapur on May 9, according to Nagaland Post. Tax receipts of K
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, Rabindro Sharma and K. Dolendra Singh, were arrested by the Assam Rifles when they were extorting money from a shop at Marwari Patti area in Dimapur on May 9, according to Nagaland Post. Tax receipts of KYKL, a large sum of Indian and Korean currencies, and SBI ATM Cards were recovered from their possession.
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May - 9 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Maimom Imu alias Chitaranjan Singh and Takhellambam Sanayaima Singh, were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Bashikhong Panthoibi Baz
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Maimom Imu alias Chitaranjan Singh and Takhellambam Sanayaima Singh, were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Bashikhong Panthoibi Bazaar on May 9. The duo confessed during interrogation that they were involved in extorting a huge amount of money from shopkeepers, oil stations, pharmacies and restaurants.
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May - 10 
A group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot at two persons, identified as Ranjit Musahary, a surrendered NDFB cadre and Gossaigaon Youth Bodo People Front (YBPF) member Nirmal Narzary, at Jaraguri under Gossaigaon Police St
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A group of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot at two persons, identified as Ranjit Musahary, a surrendered NDFB cadre and Gossaigaon Youth Bodo People Front (YBPF) member Nirmal Narzary, at Jaraguri under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel. Police later recovered the bike and an empty cartridge of 9 mm pistol from the spot.
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May - 10 
A militant belonging to the Umar Faroq faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Ziauddin, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Yairipok Singga in Thoubal District on May 10. Two dem
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A militant belonging to the Umar Faroq faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Ziauddin, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Yairipok Singga in Thoubal District on May 10. Two demand letters were recovered from his possession.
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May - 10 
Condemning the recent incidents of violence in strife-torn North Cachar Hills District, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 10 asked the law-enforcing agencies and the Army to start joint operations against the groups involved in the violence, reports
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Condemning the recent incidents of violence in strife-torn North Cachar Hills District, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 10 asked the law-enforcing agencies and the Army to start joint operations against the groups involved in the violence, reports Sentinel. He said all-out efforts would be made to restore normalcy in the hills district. “The government will leave no stone unturned to bring the situation under control and the culprits behind the incidents would be brought to book,” he said. Gogoi further said compensation would be given by the Government to the next of kin as well as for the injured. Rehabilitation would also be provided to who lost their belongings in the violence, he said.
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May - 10 
Elsewhere in Assam, troops neutralised a BW camp in the Molongpunji area under Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar District on May 10, reports Telegraph. One Chinese grenade and a few rounds of ammunition were recovered from the camp. However, no militant
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Elsewhere in Assam, troops neutralised a BW camp in the Molongpunji area under Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar District on May 10, reports Telegraph. One Chinese grenade and a few rounds of ammunition were recovered from the camp. However, no militants were arrested.
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May - 10 
Police arrested an advocate, Gobinda Nath, from his residence at Gopal Bazaar in Nalbari town on May 10, based on the confession of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Manoj Sharma, reports Telegraph. Sharma, who is a cadre of the ‘709 ba
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Police arrested an advocate, Gobinda Nath, from his residence at Gopal Bazaar in Nalbari town on May 10, based on the confession of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Manoj Sharma, reports Telegraph. Sharma, who is a cadre of the ‘709 battalion’ of the ULFA, was arrested earlier. Police sources said Sharma, who hails from Baihata in Kamrup District, had gone to Nalbari to collect cash from the advocate.
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May - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead one unidentified Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant in an encounter near Tengralangso in the Karbi Anglong District on May 10, reports Assam Tribune.
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead one unidentified Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant in an encounter near Tengralangso in the Karbi Anglong District on May 10, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 10 
The Assam Rifles in a release stated that militant outfits like the UNLF and People's Liberation Army (PLA) continue with their sole agenda of extortion, intimidation, drug trafficking and smuggling which is proved by the fact that their leadership a
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The Assam Rifles in a release stated that militant outfits like the UNLF and People's Liberation Army (PLA) continue with their sole agenda of extortion, intimidation, drug trafficking and smuggling which is proved by the fact that their leadership and their families are getting wealthier by the day. These outfits have a number of over-ground workers who are actually white collared terrorists sustaining terrorism by provisioning money and power to the banned organisations by fleecing the poor public and terrorising them, the release said.
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May - 10 
The Chhattisgarh Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar has ruled out negotiations with the left-wing extremists. Speaking to Press Trust of India in State capital Raipur, he said, “When Naxals had offered to hold a dialogue with the state government, we had
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The Chhattisgarh Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar has ruled out negotiations with the left-wing extremists. Speaking to Press Trust of India in State capital Raipur, he said, “When Naxals had offered to hold a dialogue with the state government, we had said that if they stop the attacks we can think about having the parleys. But the Naxals continued with their attacks. Violence and talks cannot go hand-in-hand.” “Naxalism is not just troubling Chhattisgarh but it is a national problem and the rebels should hold talks with the Centre”, he added.
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May - 10 
The Hindu reports that two hardcore cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madhav Sabar and Simanchal Kutruka, were arrested from two different places in Rayagada District on May 10, Superintendent of Police (SP) As
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The Hindu reports that two hardcore cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madhav Sabar and Simanchal Kutruka, were arrested from two different places in Rayagada District on May 10, Superintendent of Police (SP) Asis Kumar Singh said. The duo was held on the basis of the information given by Udaya, who was arrested on April 20 on the charge of killing of the Hindu right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Laxmanananda Saraswati. While Sabar was arrested from his house at Mendapai under Bisam-Cuttack Police Station, Kutruka was arrested from his residence at Dimiriguda village under Gudari Police Station. The arrested Maoists were reportedly involved in the attacks on R. Udayagiri Police Station in 2004 and Dangasorada Police Outpost about eight months back. A number of Maoist literature and materials like banners, posters and maps being used by the insurgents were seized from their possession.
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May - 10 
The Imphal East District Police arrested two women cadres belonging to the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Naoremningol Maibam O. Thoibi Devi alias Ichanthoibi and Maibam ningol
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The Imphal East District Police arrested two women cadres belonging to the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Naoremningol Maibam O. Thoibi Devi alias Ichanthoibi and Maibam ningol Thangjam O. Bala Devi alias Ngam-kheingakpi, from Lamlong Keithel area when they were taking captive the wife of a Manipur Government official on May 10. One 9-mm pistol with two live rounds was recovered from Bala’s possession.
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May - 10 
The Imphal West District Police foiled an abduction bid of the director of the remote sensing department when they arrested three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres from Yaiskul Chingakham Leirak on May 10. One 9-mm pistol along with thre
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The Imphal West District Police foiled an abduction bid of the director of the remote sensing department when they arrested three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres from Yaiskul Chingakham Leirak on May 10. One 9-mm pistol along with three rounds of live ammunition and a motorcycle were recovered from their possession.
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May - 10 
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on May 10 discharged the Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Sadiq Shaikh from his involvement in the July 11, 2006, serial train blasts case, reports Times of India. Sadiq, an electrician fr
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The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on May 10 discharged the Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Sadiq Shaikh from his involvement in the July 11, 2006, serial train blasts case, reports Times of India. Sadiq, an electrician from Trombay, was arrested by the Anti Terrorist Squad on February 20. He was booked in the July 11, 2006 train bomb blasts, which killed 181 people and injured 890.
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May - 10 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the top National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders of lobbying for the Naga cause abroad, according to Nagaland Post. However, the NSCN-IM expressed ignora
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the top National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders of lobbying for the Naga cause abroad, according to Nagaland Post. However, the NSCN-IM expressed ignorance of any such move.
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May - 10 
Three suspected militants were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from the residence of Lt. Col. (retired) R.K. Jatrasana after they ran inside his residence on May 10, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Salam Ibohanbi, Leisa
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Three suspected militants were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from the residence of Lt. Col. (retired) R.K. Jatrasana after they ran inside his residence on May 10, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Salam Ibohanbi, Leisangthem Romio and Naorem Nicolas. A pistol was recovered from their possession.
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May - 10 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, including one belonging to the Lamphel faction, were arrested by the Imphal West District Police in two separate search operations on May 10. They were identified as R.K. Shivakanta alias Shiva and Laishra
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, including one belonging to the Lamphel faction, were arrested by the Imphal West District Police in two separate search operations on May 10. They were identified as R.K. Shivakanta alias Shiva and Laishram Shanta alias Tomba alias Panthou.
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May - 11 
12 Policemen and a civilian were killed and six persons sustained injuries after 150 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambushed a 41-member Police force in hillside Risgaon village of Dhamtari District on May 11
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12 Policemen and a civilian were killed and six persons sustained injuries after 150 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambushed a 41-member Police force in hillside Risgaon village of Dhamtari District on May 11, reports The Hindu. The Policemen were part of the Kanker District Force search convoy and were travelling in three vehicles. Girdhari Nayak, the Additional Director General of Police, said, “The heavily armed rebels first triggered multiple (landmine) blasts and then opened indiscriminate fire from hilltops on jawans. Ten constables, one hawaldar, one special police officer (SPO) and a civilian, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, were killed.” He further said local Police authorities were unsure whether the Maoists had walked away with arms of the slain Policemen. This was the first ever attack by the Maoists in Dhamtari District.
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May - 11 
A militant of the Umar Farooque faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Ramijuddin Shah alias Ramji, was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles personnel during a search ope
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A militant of the Umar Farooque faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Ramijuddin Shah alias Ramji, was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation in and around Sora area on May 11.
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May - 11 
A seven-year-old boy died in a grenade blast at Sarukuchijhar village under Barama Police Station in Baksa District after he brought the Austrian grenade home thinking it to be a fruit and tried to crack it open like a tamul (betel nut) with a knife,
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A seven-year-old boy died in a grenade blast at Sarukuchijhar village under Barama Police Station in Baksa District after he brought the Austrian grenade home thinking it to be a fruit and tried to crack it open like a tamul (betel nut) with a knife, reports Telegraph. The explosion also injured his mother Sarala (30), his grandmother Bibari (55), sister Rupa (10) and brother Maneswar (5) and blew up a part of their home. “We suspect the rebels might have hidden the Austrian grenade, as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) are known to use such grenades. Moreover, these two militant groups are also active in that area,” an unnamed Police Official said.
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May - 11 
According to Assam Tribune, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead two civilians in separate incidents at two different places under Dhekiajuli area of Sonitpur District in the evening of May 11. The first incident occurred
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According to Assam Tribune, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead two civilians in separate incidents at two different places under Dhekiajuli area of Sonitpur District in the evening of May 11. The first incident occurred at Sarsabari in Batasipur area where Bineswar Basumatari (35) was shot dead by the NDFB militants in his residence at No. 3 Sibpur village. Bineswar’s brother Janak Basumatary was a surrendered NDFB militant. In another incident, three NDFB militants shot dead Label Bodo (45) of Belsiri area at Sessabil under Missamari Police Station.
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May - 11 
According to Shillong Times, unidentified militants shot dead at least three persons, abducted another and set ablaze over 90 houses belonging to the Zemi Naga tribe at Gailung village in North Cachar Hills District on May 11. Police sources said mil
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According to Shillong Times, unidentified militants shot dead at least three persons, abducted another and set ablaze over 90 houses belonging to the Zemi Naga tribe at Gailung village in North Cachar Hills District on May 11. Police sources said militants attacked the village under Maibang Police Station with automatic weapons, killing at least three persons. An official source added that suspected militants attacked the Hindu Basti and Christain Basti at remote Guilung village and Jalwa village and set ablaze 90 houses. President of the Indigenous People’s Forum, Josiaf Zemi, alleged lack of security in the area and stated that if such attacks continued, the tribal people would not be able to till their fields this season and that would lead to starvation later in the year.
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May - 11 
An exchange of fire between Police and NDFB militants occurred near Monibag area in Sonitpur District on May 11, reports Assam Tribune.
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An exchange of fire between Police and NDFB militants occurred near Monibag area in Sonitpur District on May 11, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 11 
Elsewhere in the State, unidentified militants abducted the chief engineer of a Guwahati-based company, Kankan Gogoi (54), and the driver of his vehicle, Prafulla Nath (29), from Vaicherra area in Hailakandi District along the Assam-Mizoram border. P
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Elsewhere in the State, unidentified militants abducted the chief engineer of a Guwahati-based company, Kankan Gogoi (54), and the driver of his vehicle, Prafulla Nath (29), from Vaicherra area in Hailakandi District along the Assam-Mizoram border. Police sources said Gogoi had gone to Vaicherra to check the progress of the construction of a road on the National Highway 154 between Dhaleswari in Hailakandi District and Bairabhi in the Kolosib District of Mizoram. The United Democratic Liberation Army, an armed group of Reang tribals and local Muslims led by Dhanyaram Reang, is suspected to be behind the abduction.
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May - 11 
Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants killed nine non-locals inside the Keibul Lamjao National Park at Khordak Awang Leikai area in Bishnupur District on May 11. The dead bodies of five slain persons have been recovered so far. Source
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Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants killed nine non-locals inside the Keibul Lamjao National Park at Khordak Awang Leikai area in Bishnupur District on May 11. The dead bodies of five slain persons have been recovered so far. Sources said the killing was a revenge attack for the reverses suffered by the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants in the counter-insurgency operation (Summer Storm) conducted jointly by the Army and Manipur Police in April 2009. Meanwhile, Sangai Express reported that five slain persons, whose dead bodies were recovered, were suspected to be central Security Force personnel.
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May - 11 
On May 11, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commander of Special Guerrilla Squad of North Telangana Special Zone Committee, Durgam Butchaiah alias Vikram (28), and dalam (squad) member Chinturu Nagamani alias Swaroopa (22) surrendered
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On May 11, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commander of Special Guerrilla Squad of North Telangana Special Zone Committee, Durgam Butchaiah alias Vikram (28), and dalam (squad) member Chinturu Nagamani alias Swaroopa (22) surrendered before the Karimnagar District Police, reports The Hindu. Vikram, Police sources said, had joined the dalam in 2001 as a member and was elevated to the rank of commander.
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May - 11 
Security Forces exchanged fire with a group of suspected NDFB militants at Ghasbari in Kamrup District.
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Security Forces exchanged fire with a group of suspected NDFB militants at Ghasbari in Kamrup District.
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May - 11 
The Army denied killing of its personnel in the militant attacks carried out inside the Keibul Lamjao National Park at Khordak Awang Leikai area in Bishnupur District on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press.
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The Army denied killing of its personnel in the militant attacks carried out inside the Keibul Lamjao National Park at Khordak Awang Leikai area in Bishnupur District on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 11 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested Lambujoy Reang, second in command of the United Democratic Liberation Army, from Gutguti in Hailakandi District along the Assam-Mizoram border on May 11, reports Telegraph.
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested Lambujoy Reang, second in command of the United Democratic Liberation Army, from Gutguti in Hailakandi District along the Assam-Mizoram border on May 11, reports Telegraph.
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May - 11 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter under Tengnoupal Police Station in Thoubal District on May 11. Two 9-mm pistols with a magazine, four live rounds of 9-mm pistol, three Chinese grenades and two
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter under Tengnoupal Police Station in Thoubal District on May 11. Two 9-mm pistols with a magazine, four live rounds of 9-mm pistol, three Chinese grenades and two improvised explosive devices were recovered from the encounter site.
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A press release issued by the Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF) of Nungba Zone stated that Nungleiband village was attacked by armed cadres of the Military Council (MC) faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) with sophisticated weapons on May 12 and 13.
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A press release issued by the Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF) of Nungba Zone stated that Nungleiband village was attacked by armed cadres of the Military Council (MC) faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) with sophisticated weapons on May 12 and 13. Around 70 cadres of the faction opened fire indiscriminately at the village forcing the villagers to escape. They broke open the locked doors and either vandalised or looted the belongings of the villagers in addition to slaughtering a number of cows, pigs, dogs and poultry, alleged the ZYF. It also accused the Army of allowing the KNF-MC cadres in attacking the village, despite the fact that the faction was a signatory of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact.
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May - 12 
A young girl was killed in cross-firing between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the remote Suroo forests in Kishtwar District on May 12-afternoon in which two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commanders’ were injured and the third one was believed
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A young girl was killed in cross-firing between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the remote Suroo forests in Kishtwar District on May 12-afternoon in which two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commanders’ were injured and the third one was believed dead while another militant escaped, Daily Excelsior reported. Police initially maintained that the slain girl was a militant, but later described her as an ‘A’ category Over Ground Worker of militants in the evening but late in the night it gave her ‘benefit of doubt’ after which civil administration released INR 100000 ex-gratia in her favour. The Inspector General of Police, K. Rajendera, said 23-year old Amina Bano, a resident of village Kanow, who was killed in the encounter, has been given ‘benefit of doubt’ as "we have nothing on record to prove her as a militant though police have reports of her militant links". Rajendera said: "police had reports about the presence of four top Hizbul Mujahideen militants including Ishaq Bhat and Shahdin Khandey in Suroo forests. It was on the basis of this information that an operation was launched in the forests.” In the exchange of firing, all four militants were injured, sources said, adding that Bhat and Khandey had taken shelter somewhere along Suroo in an injured condition while their third unidentified associate was believed to have been killed. The fourth militant managed to escape. Police recovered AK and SLR magazines, 12 cartridges, three identity cards, including the one issued on the name of a student of Government Degree College Sopore, blankets, rations, religious books and "jehadi" literature from the incident site.
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May - 12 
According to Assam Tribune, Police shot dead an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant in an encounter at Solmari under Baihata Chariali Police Station in the Kamrup District in the night of May 12. While Police recovered one 9-
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According to Assam Tribune, Police shot dead an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant in an encounter at Solmari under Baihata Chariali Police Station in the Kamrup District in the night of May 12. While Police recovered one 9-mm pistol from the possession of the slain militant, two other militants managed to escape. Police sources said a group of three ULFA militants were taking shelter in the area with a view to collect funds for their outfit.
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May - 12 
According to Orissadiary.com, cadres of the Jharkhand Badshah, a left-wing extremist group led by Radha Mahali, set ablaze construction equipment and threatened the workers of two construction companies in the Bonaigarh area of Sundergarh District on
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According to Orissadiary.com, cadres of the Jharkhand Badshah, a left-wing extremist group led by Radha Mahali, set ablaze construction equipment and threatened the workers of two construction companies in the Bonaigarh area of Sundergarh District on May 12. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sudarsan Sethi said at around 10pm, 10 to 12 armed insurgents stormed into the camp of contractor Yogesh Lath at Suarpali and assaulted the employees present and told them to ask the owner to pay INR 1000000. They also snatched seven mobile phones from the workers and left a letter at the spot. Subsequently, they went to the Kalaiposh camp of BMP Construction Company and set ablaze some construction equipment and vehicles. They also demanded a ransom of INR 1000000 from the BMP company.
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May - 12 
According to Times of India, a Delhi court on May 12 extended the judicial remand by 18 days of five Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres, accused of carrying out the serial bomb blasts on September 13, 2008. Metropolitan Magistrate Manish Yaduvanshi sent
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According to Times of India, a Delhi court on May 12 extended the judicial remand by 18 days of five Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres, accused of carrying out the serial bomb blasts on September 13, 2008. Metropolitan Magistrate Manish Yaduvanshi sent accused Zeeshan Ahmed, Mohammed Shakeel, Mohammed Hakim, Saquib Nissar and Zia-Ur Rehman to judicial remand till May 30.
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May - 12 
The court also issued fresh warrants ordering accused Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Sadiq Sheikh, Quamuddin Kapadia, Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy, Mobin Kader Sheikh and Asif Bashir Sheikh be produced on May 30. Saif, Sadiq and Quamuddin are currently in the c
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The court also issued fresh warrants ordering accused Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Sadiq Sheikh, Quamuddin Kapadia, Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy, Mobin Kader Sheikh and Asif Bashir Sheikh be produced on May 30. Saif, Sadiq and Quamuddin are currently in the custody of Gujarat Police while Peerbhoy, Mobin and Asif are in Maharashtra for their involvement in other cases.
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May - 12 
The Dibrugarh District Police arrested a suspected ULFA linkman, Pankaj Baruah, from Mirihola village under Moran Police Station on charges of extortion. According to Police sources, Bapu Jewelers had received an extortion demand of INR 500000, repor
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The Dibrugarh District Police arrested a suspected ULFA linkman, Pankaj Baruah, from Mirihola village under Moran Police Station on charges of extortion. According to Police sources, Bapu Jewelers had received an extortion demand of INR 500000, reportedly from Dennis Sonowal, a member of the ‘Bravo Company’ of ULFA. The matter was reported to the Police and a trap was laid and Pankaj Barua who had arrived at the spot to collect the demanded amount was caught.
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May - 12 
The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted three railway officials, including the station master, of Hendegiri station in the Latehar District in the night of May 12. “A group of armed Maoists
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The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted three railway officials, including the station master, of Hendegiri station in the Latehar District in the night of May 12. “A group of armed Maoists raided the station on Tuesday night and abducted station master Lalit Prasad, Deputy Station Master Anil Kumar and Assistant Station Master S. K. Tete,” Divisional Railway Manager (Dhanbad division) A. K. Gupta said. Three other employees of the railway station located about 140 kilometres from capital Ranchi were also abducted but later freed, Gupta added.
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May - 12 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, identified as Mohammed Salim alias Alam alias Raj and Mohammed Ziyaul Haque alias Moirang, were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Athokpam Bazaar along the National Highway 39 on May 12, acco
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, identified as Mohammed Salim alias Alam alias Raj and Mohammed Ziyaul Haque alias Moirang, were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Athokpam Bazaar along the National Highway 39 on May 12, according to Sangai Express. Three receipt memos labelled as ‘The All Kangleipak Students’ Union (AKSU), Kangla’ were recovered from the possession of Salim.
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May - 13 
A non local trader, Mohammed Hussain, was shot at and wounded by two suspected militants at Naharbari in Dimapur along the National Highway-39 when he refused to pay the ransom on May 13, according to Sangai Express. While two militants managed to es
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A non local trader, Mohammed Hussain, was shot at and wounded by two suspected militants at Naharbari in Dimapur along the National Highway-39 when he refused to pay the ransom on May 13, according to Sangai Express. While two militants managed to escape incident site, a motorcycle and the .22 pistol was recovered.
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May - 13 
According to Express Buzz, Uday, the secretary of Bansadhara divisional committee, revealed during interrogations after being arrested from Gudari jungles in Rayagada District on April 21 that the Oriya-Telugu feeling has created rift among the Commu
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According to Express Buzz, Uday, the secretary of Bansadhara divisional committee, revealed during interrogations after being arrested from Gudari jungles in Rayagada District on April 21 that the Oriya-Telugu feeling has created rift among the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border. While hardcore Maoists Basant, Ajad and Uday belong to Telugu community, Sabyasachi Panda is the lone Oriya and his ascendancy in the hierarchy has not gone down well among the cadres. Speaking to media persons on May 13, Superintendent of Police A.K. Singh said because of this rift, the Orissa cadres have no stability and are working under duress. He hoped that more Maoists would surrender as the State has one of the best surrender policies.
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May - 13 
According to Sangai Express, pharmacists closed their shops in Imphal from May 13 following a monetary demand from a faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The report adds that a shutdown had also been witnessed on May 1 after the militant
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According to Sangai Express, pharmacists closed their shops in Imphal from May 13 following a monetary demand from a faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The report adds that a shutdown had also been witnessed on May 1 after the militant outfit demanded INR one million from each stockist. However, Police broke down the locks and forced open the chemist shops next day. Subsequently, the militant group decreased the ransom amount to 500000. Members of the Manipur Chemist and Druggists Association congregated at Keishampat Junction on May 7 appealing to the militant group to withdraw the demand. The militant group further reduced the ransom amount and asked chemist shops to pay 300000, resulting in the shutdown on May 13. Wholesalers and retailers of the business also reportedly joined in the shutdown.
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May - 13 
Assam Police arrested Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front’s (KLNLF) self-styled chairman, Pradeep Terang alias Pongbi Dilli from Lumpyngngad in Shillong city on May 13, according to Shillong Times. Police said the arrested KLNLF leader h
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Assam Police arrested Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front’s (KLNLF) self-styled chairman, Pradeep Terang alias Pongbi Dilli from Lumpyngngad in Shillong city on May 13, according to Shillong Times. Police said the arrested KLNLF leader had been staying in Shillong for quite sometime. One mobile set was recovered from his possession.
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May - 13 
Four cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) and one Assam Rifles personnel were killed during an encounter at Khoupum area of Tamenglong District on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. An AK-47, one M-16 rifle, one SLR
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Four cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) and one Assam Rifles personnel were killed during an encounter at Khoupum area of Tamenglong District on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. An AK-47, one M-16 rifle, one SLR rifle, one .303 rifle and lethode bombs were recovered from the encounter site. The slain Assam Rifles personnel was identified as Havilder T. Kuki.
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May - 13 
In last phase of Parliament elections on May 13, approximately 62 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise in seven States and two Union Territories, covering 86 constituencies, reports The Hindu. During the whole five phases of election, 37
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In last phase of Parliament elections on May 13, approximately 62 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise in seven States and two Union Territories, covering 86 constituencies, reports The Hindu. During the whole five phases of election, 37 persons including Security Force personnel, Election Commission staff and civilians, lost their lives. While 23 were killed in violence, Maoist attacks and Police firing, the others died in accidents. The Chief Election Commissioner, Navin B. Chawla, briefing journalists along with Election Commissioners S.Y. Quraishi and V.S. Sampath, said the Commission was “highly satisfied’ with the conduct of the polls, which were “by and large very peaceful.”
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May - 13 
Militants abducted Roshan, son of a professor of Central Agriculture University for a huge ransom at Iroisemba in Imphal West District on May 13, reports Press Trust of India. They demanded a ransom of INR three million for his safe release. Meanwhil
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Militants abducted Roshan, son of a professor of Central Agriculture University for a huge ransom at Iroisemba in Imphal West District on May 13, reports Press Trust of India. They demanded a ransom of INR three million for his safe release. Meanwhile, Sangai Express reports that a KCP militant, Pamen Meitei, was behind the abduction.
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May - 13 
More than 42 per cent of over 12 lakh voters cast their votes in the Baramulla and Ladakh Parliamentary constituencies amidst separatist calls for boycott, clashes between rival supporters and overnight grenade attacks by militants as the month-long
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More than 42 per cent of over 12 lakh voters cast their votes in the Baramulla and Ladakh Parliamentary constituencies amidst separatist calls for boycott, clashes between rival supporters and overnight grenade attacks by militants as the month-long election process for 15th Lok Sabha came to an end on May 13, Daily Excelsior reported. In Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, over 40 per cent voters are reported to have exercised their franchise. Handwara recorded the highest voter turnout of 67 per cent in Baramulla constituency while Sopore town recorded the lowest poll percentage of 12 per cent. Giving details of the polling percentage, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) B. R. Sharma said Nobra Assembly segment in Ladakh recorded the highest turnout of 70 per cent followed by 67 per cent each in Kargil and Zanskar seats. Leh had recorded 50 per cent but information from at least 15 polling stations had not been received through out the day. Rafiabad (63 per cent), Karnah (59 per cent), Sonawari (51 per cent), Gurez (50 per cent), Lolab (44 per cent) and Langate (43 per cent) were other Assembly segments where more than moderate polling was witnessed. Rest of the constituencies reportedly saw a voter turnout ranging between 22 to 37 per cent. Sharma said the figures were tentative and may go up. The CEO said polling was peaceful and incident free as polling was not disturbed at any place although some minor incidents did take place.
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May - 13 
One Assam Rifles soldier, Kamal Dogra, was shot dead when the Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a joint patrol team of the Army and Assam Rifles at Gunjung in the North Cachar Hills District in the night of May 13, reports Telegraph.
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One Assam Rifles soldier, Kamal Dogra, was shot dead when the Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a joint patrol team of the Army and Assam Rifles at Gunjung in the North Cachar Hills District in the night of May 13, reports Telegraph.
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May - 13 
Security Force personnel arrested eight Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF) militants from Sialmari in Kokrajhar District on May 13, reports Telegraph. An AK-series rifle, two bows with 25 arrows, three kukris and two axes were recovered from their possession.
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Security Force personnel arrested eight Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF) militants from Sialmari in Kokrajhar District on May 13, reports Telegraph. An AK-series rifle, two bows with 25 arrows, three kukris and two axes were recovered from their possession.
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May - 13 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police has announced a cash reward of INR 100000 each for anyone providing clues leading to the arrest of any of the five terrorists wanted in connection with the May 13, 2008 serial bomb blasts, reports Ti
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police has announced a cash reward of INR 100000 each for anyone providing clues leading to the arrest of any of the five terrorists wanted in connection with the May 13, 2008 serial bomb blasts, reports Times of India. The five terrorists wanted in connection with serial blasts are Shahdab, Khalid, Arif, Shajid Bhai and Salman. The ATS has so far arrested four accused, including Shahbaz Hussain, Mohammed Sarvar, Saif-ur-Rehman, who are currently lodged in the Jaipur jail, and Mohammed Saif, who is currently at Tihar Jail in the national capital Delhi. There are 11 cases related to serial blasts.
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May - 13 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Kerala Police on May 13 questioned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Abdul Nazer Madhani for several hours, in connection with his terrorism linkages, reports Indian Express. Madhani is suspected to ha
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Kerala Police on May 13 questioned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Abdul Nazer Madhani for several hours, in connection with his terrorism linkages, reports Indian Express. Madhani is suspected to have links with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants. According to unnamed sources, the Police questioned Madhani based on the confessions of Sarfras Nawas and Sainudheen, who were arrested in connection with the July 26, 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blasts case. Nawas had told the Karnataka Police that he had met Madhani in his residence at Kollam a few months after the PDP leader was released from Coimbatore jail, where he had been housed as an under trial in the Coimbatore bomb blast case. Nawas, suspected to be the financier of the terrorist recruitment module in Kerala, was accompanied by Abdul Raheem, who had been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in October 2008. In addition, Madhani had also faced charges for harbouring the daughter of Sainudheen alias Sathar Bhai, a close aid of Riyas Bhatkal, the founder of terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM).
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May - 13 
The Army arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) linkman, Mohammed Imamuddin Chowdhury (30), from his Badripar residence at Silchar in the Cachar District.
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The Army arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) linkman, Mohammed Imamuddin Chowdhury (30), from his Badripar residence at Silchar in the Cachar District.
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May - 13 
The Hindu reports that a brother and sister duo, reportedly providing logistics and other help to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from Gudari area of Rayagada District on an unspecified date. The duo was identified as
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The Hindu reports that a brother and sister duo, reportedly providing logistics and other help to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from Gudari area of Rayagada District on an unspecified date. The duo was identified as Santosh Mohanty and his sister Rina Mohanty, both residents of Gudari. They were arrested while waiting to provide supplies to the Maoists. Apart from providing supplies they were also involved in extortion in the name of the Maoists, Police sources said.
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May - 13 
The movement of two goods trains on the Lumding-Badarpur route was stopped following an attack by unidentified militants in the morning of May 13. Railway sources informed that militants removed the fish plate and rail clip of a goods train between D
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The movement of two goods trains on the Lumding-Badarpur route was stopped following an attack by unidentified militants in the morning of May 13. Railway sources informed that militants removed the fish plate and rail clip of a goods train between Dihakhu and Langping stations in North Cachar Hill District.
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May - 13 
The Ranchi Police issued advertisements in local newspapers inviting youth from the left-wing extremism affected areas of the District to enrol for a free vocational training course, reports Telegraph. These courses will help youth get jobs in the Ar
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The Ranchi Police issued advertisements in local newspapers inviting youth from the left-wing extremism affected areas of the District to enrol for a free vocational training course, reports Telegraph. These courses will help youth get jobs in the Army, Police, Central Paramilitary Forces and also as drivers. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Praveen Kumar, said youths from the Maoist-affected areas, including Bundu, Tamar, Angara, Sonahatu, Bero, Rahe, Lapung, Khelari, Chanho, Silli and Sikidri, will have to get in touch with officers in charge of the respective Police Stations and submit their applications.
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May - 13 
Two women, M. Ketuki and M. Sanatombi, were wounded when a suspected militant lobbed a bomb at the house of the Secretary of the Planning and Development Authority of the Manipur Government, Mangsatabam Gojendra, in capital Imphal in the evening of M
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Two women, M. Ketuki and M. Sanatombi, were wounded when a suspected militant lobbed a bomb at the house of the Secretary of the Planning and Development Authority of the Manipur Government, Mangsatabam Gojendra, in capital Imphal in the evening of May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. While Ketuki was Gojendra’s mother, Sanatombi was his sister in law.
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May - 14 
A non-local barber, Manton, was killed by suspected militants at Takyel under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District on May 14.
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A non-local barber, Manton, was killed by suspected militants at Takyel under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District on May 14.
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May - 14 
A suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre was killed during an encounter by Imphal West District Police on the way between Langol and Lainingkhul under Lamphel Police Station. A 9-mm pistol with 3 live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade wer
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A suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre was killed during an encounter by Imphal West District Police on the way between Langol and Lainingkhul under Lamphel Police Station. A 9-mm pistol with 3 live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 14 
According to Sentinel, one Laxman Saha (47), a grocery shop owner, was abducted by unidentified militants from Hatidura market under Tamarhat Police Station in the Kokrajhar District in the evening of May 14.
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According to Sentinel, one Laxman Saha (47), a grocery shop owner, was abducted by unidentified militants from Hatidura market under Tamarhat Police Station in the Kokrajhar District in the evening of May 14.
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May - 14 
According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District
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According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad, Deputy Station Master Sushil Kumar Tete and Assistant Station Master Anil Kumar of Hendigir railway station of the East-Central Railways have been rescued unharmed,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kamboj told journalists. During the combing operation, the kidnappers saw the police approaching and started firing. After retaliatory action, all of them fled leaving the officials behind, he said. The abductors, who claimed to be Maoists, could belong to either the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) or Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), breakaway groups of the CPI-Maoist, the SP said. Three rifles, two country-made revolvers, six live cartridges, four cell phones and explosive materials were recovered from the spot.
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May - 14 
Elsewhere in the State, Dispur city Police arrested two private security guards of a residential apartment in Chandmari area of Guwahati city for extorting money for United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Police said the accused were identified as A
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Elsewhere in the State, Dispur city Police arrested two private security guards of a residential apartment in Chandmari area of Guwahati city for extorting money for United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Police said the accused were identified as Amitabh Boro (27) from Sipajhar in Darrang District and Dibakar Rajbongshi (32) from Rangia in Kamrup District. The Police said the accused had made extortion calls to some persons in the name of Hira Sarania, the ‘commander’’ of the ‘709 battalion’ of ULFA.
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May - 14 
People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in Chandel District on May 14.
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in Chandel District on May 14.
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May - 14 
Police arrested one Richard Tirkey, an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, from Bokajan of Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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Police arrested one Richard Tirkey, an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, from Bokajan of Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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May - 14 
Quoting the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report Times of India, reported that Police stations across the country are still depending on outdated weapons as the availability of sophisticated arms was far below the actual requirement. Accordi
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Quoting the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report Times of India, reported that Police stations across the country are still depending on outdated weapons as the availability of sophisticated arms was far below the actual requirement. According to the CAG report, the weapons procurement data on each state showed that sophisticated arms like AK-47, 7.62mm SLR and 5.56mm INSAS rifle were far below the requirement of the States. "As a result, Police stations continued to depend on outdated weapons," the CAG said in its audit evaluation of modernisation of Police Force in India' report.
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May - 14 
Telegraph reports that a "sentence" handed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to one of its cadre for killing Ukhrul Sub-Divisional officer Thingnam Kishan was rejected by a Manipur action committee which wanted the c
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Telegraph reports that a "sentence" handed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to one of its cadre for killing Ukhrul Sub-Divisional officer Thingnam Kishan was rejected by a Manipur action committee which wanted the culprit to be punished according to the "law of the land". The NSCN-IM on May 14 declared at Dimapur in Nagaland that a "court martial" found "Lt Col" Hopson Ningshen guilty of "abduction, illegal detention and killing" of Kishan and two subordinate staff.
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May - 14 
The CAG also mentioned that in Kerala where 1000 second hand rifles were procured for INR 5 millions from Assam Rifles when the Government had earmarked INR 2.5 millions for procuring 100 7.62 mm SLRs.
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The CAG also mentioned that in Kerala where 1000 second hand rifles were procured for INR 5 millions from Assam Rifles when the Government had earmarked INR 2.5 millions for procuring 100 7.62 mm SLRs.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) has called for a bandh (shutdown) in the Andhra Orissa border (AOB) region on May 20 and 21 in protest against the alleged fake encounters being carried out by the Andhra and Orissa governments.
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The Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) has called for a bandh (shutdown) in the Andhra Orissa border (AOB) region on May 20 and 21 in protest against the alleged fake encounters being carried out by the Andhra and Orissa governments. In a statement released in Visakhapatnam on May 14, the AOB special zone secretary Bhaskar said the outfit would observe a protest week from May 15 to 21 and demanded the release of the arrested cadres. “The chief ministers of both Andhra Pradesh and Orissa are giving much priority to multinationals in the name of development which only gave scope for exploitation of the poor”, he said.
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May - 14 
The Mumbai Crime Branch on May 14 extradited an aide of underworld gangster Chhota Shakeel, identified as Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, from Bangkok, reports The Hindu. Deputy Commissioner of Police Nisar Tamboli told that Bhullar was involved in a murder
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The Mumbai Crime Branch on May 14 extradited an aide of underworld gangster Chhota Shakeel, identified as Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, from Bangkok, reports The Hindu. Deputy Commissioner of Police Nisar Tamboli told that Bhullar was involved in a murder case and there was a red corner notice against him.
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May - 14 
The personnel of 11th Maratha Regiment of Gossaigaon Army camp arrested three Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, identified as Rabiul sheikh (22), Habizur Rahman (22) and Zakaria Sarkar (18) from Kumarganj market of the same Dis
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The personnel of 11th Maratha Regiment of Gossaigaon Army camp arrested three Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, identified as Rabiul sheikh (22), Habizur Rahman (22) and Zakaria Sarkar (18) from Kumarganj market of the same District.
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May - 14 
The Police arrested two extortionists claiming to be Central Executive Council members of the Non Accordist faction of the Naga National Council when they were extorting money from shops near Phoolbari area in Kohima. They were identified as Mukheme
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The Police arrested two extortionists claiming to be Central Executive Council members of the Non Accordist faction of the Naga National Council when they were extorting money from shops near Phoolbari area in Kohima. They were identified as Mukheme Yim and Hekuto Sema.
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May - 14 
The Police recovered a bomb found from the residence of Kharibam Shyamchandra, Executive Engineer of Manipur University Engineering Cell, at Thongju Boroi Makhong under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on May 14.
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The Police recovered a bomb found from the residence of Kharibam Shyamchandra, Executive Engineer of Manipur University Engineering Cell, at Thongju Boroi Makhong under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The report indicated that adequate weapons were not supplied to extremist prone Police stations in West Bengal while there was a shortage of 9540 sophisticated arms in Rajasthan. The report also pointed out that AK-47 rifles were placed at the dispos
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The report indicated that adequate weapons were not supplied to extremist prone Police stations in West Bengal while there was a shortage of 9540 sophisticated arms in Rajasthan. The report also pointed out that AK-47 rifles were placed at the disposal of bodyguards of VIPs in violation of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) instructions. "In Uttar Pradesh, outdated .303 bore rifles and .410 muskets were in use," it added.
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May - 14 
Two persons, including a 14 year old girl, sustained injuries when Police defused an improvised explosive device (IED) recovered from a drain along the road leading from Lamphel Sanakeithel to residential quarters under Lamphel Police Station, accord
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Two persons, including a 14 year old girl, sustained injuries when Police defused an improvised explosive device (IED) recovered from a drain along the road leading from Lamphel Sanakeithel to residential quarters under Lamphel Police Station, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 14 
Two youths were shot dead by unidentified militants at Chiru agricultural field behind Khurkhul in Senapati District in the night of May 14.
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Two youths were shot dead by unidentified militants at Chiru agricultural field behind Khurkhul in Senapati District in the night of May 14.
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May - 15 
A KYKL militant, Kiyam Lalit Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Tangling under Kakching Police Station.
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A KYKL militant, Kiyam Lalit Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Tangling under Kakching Police Station.
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May - 15 
A landmine victim, identified as Jamkhopao Haokip, succumbed to his injuries at Moreh in Chandel District on May 15. The report adds that Jamkhopao was a labourer of the Border Road Task Force and he was injured following a landmine blast on February
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A landmine victim, identified as Jamkhopao Haokip, succumbed to his injuries at Moreh in Chandel District on May 15. The report adds that Jamkhopao was a labourer of the Border Road Task Force and he was injured following a landmine blast on February 11 while clearing a bush at T. Minou village.
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May - 15 
According to Assam Tribune, unidentified gunmen shot dead Chabin Muchahary alias M Siphung, a ‘sergeant major’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Baksa District, on May 15. The slain militant belonged to the designated camp at Bar
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According to Assam Tribune, unidentified gunmen shot dead Chabin Muchahary alias M Siphung, a ‘sergeant major’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Baksa District, on May 15. The slain militant belonged to the designated camp at Barbari. Police sources said the assailants came riding a motor cycle and one of them opened fire from his 9-mm pistol targeting Muchahary, who was sitting in the Barbari weekly market. Six empty cartridges of 9 mm pistol were recovered by the Police from the incident site.
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May - 15 
Another cadre belonging to the MI Khan faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Ahmed Ali, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when he was extorting money in the general area of Wangkhem in Thoubal District on May 15.
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Another cadre belonging to the MI Khan faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Ahmed Ali, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when he was extorting money in the general area of Wangkhem in Thoubal District on May 15.
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May - 15 
Militants beheaded a forest guard in the Larigam-Shatigam area of Kupwara District. Sources said the head of Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh was recovered by Police from Larigam area. Although the motive behind the killing of the forest guard was not immedia
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Militants beheaded a forest guard in the Larigam-Shatigam area of Kupwara District. Sources said the head of Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh was recovered by Police from Larigam area. Although the motive behind the killing of the forest guard was not immediately known, sources said he was abducted by the militants from his native village and later beheaded.
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May - 15 
Militants intruded into the residence of Ghulam Mohammad Mir at Bawan in the Kupwara District in the night of May 15 and shot dead his son Reyaz Ahmad Mir, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the 22-year-old youth died on the spot while o
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Militants intruded into the residence of Ghulam Mohammad Mir at Bawan in the Kupwara District in the night of May 15 and shot dead his son Reyaz Ahmad Mir, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the 22-year-old youth died on the spot while one of his relative sustained minor injuries. Reyaz was reportedly shot dead on the suspicion of being an informer of the Security Forces (SFs) and blamed for killing of militants in an encounter in nearby Watsar village during April 2009.
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May - 15 
Police constable, identified as Laxmi Narayan Dhurv, was killed and another injured when Maoists opened fire at a helicopter and at the Security Forces who were guarding the helipad at Kistaram village in Dantewada District on May 15, reports Indian
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Police constable, identified as Laxmi Narayan Dhurv, was killed and another injured when Maoists opened fire at a helicopter and at the Security Forces who were guarding the helipad at Kistaram village in Dantewada District on May 15, reports Indian Express. However, the pilot managed to take off the helicopter from the incident site.
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May - 15 
SFs arrested a 45-year old woman militant of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) from Sopore bus stand in Baramulla District and recovered three hand grenades and INR 50,000 in cash from her possession. She has been identified as Naseema, wife of Bashir A
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SFs arrested a 45-year old woman militant of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) from Sopore bus stand in Baramulla District and recovered three hand grenades and INR 50,000 in cash from her possession. She has been identified as Naseema, wife of Bashir Ahmad, a resident of New Colony in Sopore town.
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May - 15 
Six suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres were shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police, Assam Rifles and Army during an encounter at a hillock located between Koutruk and Haraothel at the junction of Imphal West and
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Six suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres were shot dead by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police, Assam Rifles and Army during an encounter at a hillock located between Koutruk and Haraothel at the junction of Imphal West and Senapati Districts on May 15, according to Sangai Express. Five AK-56 rifles, five magazines, 77 live rounds, one pistol with three live rounds and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 15 
Suspected militants opened fire on the house of village official at Arth in Ganderbal District but no one was injured in the firing. Later, a hand written note purportedly from the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was found from a local mosque asking people t
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Suspected militants opened fire on the house of village official at Arth in Ganderbal District but no one was injured in the firing. Later, a hand written note purportedly from the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was found from a local mosque asking people to stay away from "anti-movement" activities. "We could have dragged you out and killed you but we want to give you one last chance to apologise to the nation. You should do it at the Friday prayers in the local mosque today," the letter allegedly written by HM ‘division commander’ Umar Khan said.
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May - 15 
The military leadership on May 15 told the national political leadership that there was no chance of moving the armed forces from Pakistan’s border with India for their deployment at the western borders, The News reported. In a five-hour-long in-came
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The military leadership on May 15 told the national political leadership that there was no chance of moving the armed forces from Pakistan’s border with India for their deployment at the western borders, The News reported. In a five-hour-long in-camera briefing to the national leadership at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, the military leadership clearly said that no guarantee from the international community could be accepted. According to sources, on the query of PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif about the situation at the eastern borders, the military leadership told the political leadership that the United States had asked for the deployment of forces at the Afghanistan border by moving them from the Indian border and was even ready to give guarantees that India would not make any misadventure against Pakistan. But Pakistan rejected the proposal and made it clear that on the issue of national security, it did not trust any kind of international guarantees.
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May - 15 
The People's United Liberation Front (PULF) stated that after celebrating its 16th foundation day the general assembly of the outfit on May 15 elected Aadam Laskar its new ‘chairman’, a post which had been reportedly lying vacant for the past four ye
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The People's United Liberation Front (PULF) stated that after celebrating its 16th foundation day the general assembly of the outfit on May 15 elected Aadam Laskar its new ‘chairman’, a post which had been reportedly lying vacant for the past four years. The general assembly of the group also elected seven ‘secretaries’, one ‘monitoring cell chairman’ and one ‘project coordinator’, said the outfit. The new ‘finance secretary’ is K. Victor, it said. The group mentioned that its ‘finance department’ has also been reactivated, but the practice of demanding money from each and everyone has been discontinued. All earnings below INR 20,000 a month would be exempted from all ‘taxes’, but those earning above the amount would be ‘liable’ to pay a ‘nominal annual tax’, the group said. No uniform forces would be made to pay ‘taxes”, but black marketers and profiteers would be ‘taxed’, it said.
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May - 15 
The troops arrested one self-styled ‘Sergeant Major’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Achyut Sarma alias Deepak Deka alias Noor, from Hazarikapara village under Sipajhar Police Station in Darrang District on May 15.
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The troops arrested one self-styled ‘Sergeant Major’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Achyut Sarma alias Deepak Deka alias Noor, from Hazarikapara village under Sipajhar Police Station in Darrang District on May 15.
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May - 15 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal West District Police and Army during an encounter at Mayang Imphal Konchak Pat on May 15. One AK 56 rifle, ten live rounds, six empty cases and two Chinese hand grenades were recover
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal West District Police and Army during an encounter at Mayang Imphal Konchak Pat on May 15. One AK 56 rifle, ten live rounds, six empty cases and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the possession of two slain militants.
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According to Sangai Express, the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) Militants shot dead one person, Paunamteutuing, at Asongram village in the North Cachar Hills District in the evening of May 16. Sources said the militants who were holed up in the second floor
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According to Sangai Express, the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) Militants shot dead one person, Paunamteutuing, at Asongram village in the North Cachar Hills District in the evening of May 16. Sources said the militants who were holed up in the second floor of the State Bank of India’s Mahur branch fired upon the Zeliangrong villagers who went to retrieve the corpse of Paunamteutuing in the morning of May 17. However, there is no report of any casualty.
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May - 16 
On May 16, suspected militants exploded a bomb at the western wall of the Regional Institute of Medical Science near the Langol View hospital. While no damage was reported, a woman, identified as Ak Bala, who had come to the Langol View hospital, fai
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On May 16, suspected militants exploded a bomb at the western wall of the Regional Institute of Medical Science near the Langol View hospital. While no damage was reported, a woman, identified as Ak Bala, who had come to the Langol View hospital, fainted due to the loud sound of the bomb blast.
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May - 16 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted an unarmed Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) trooper who was travelling in a bus along with six other colleagues near Manikonta in Dantewada District on May 16, Telegraph repor
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted an unarmed Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) trooper who was travelling in a bus along with six other colleagues near Manikonta in Dantewada District on May 16, Telegraph reported. Although some sources in Chhattisgarh said three CRPF personnel had been kidnapped, CRPF officials have denied this. “It isn’t correct that three of them have been abducted. Only one jawan (CRPF personnel) was kidnapped. We are trying to secure his release,” said the CRPF Director General A.S. Gill.
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May - 16 
Three People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when they were travelling along with banned wild life products and narcotics in three vehicles at Bongyang area under Tegnoupal Police Station in Thoubal
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Three People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when they were travelling along with banned wild life products and narcotics in three vehicles at Bongyang area under Tegnoupal Police Station in Thoubal District on May 16. They were identified as Mohammed Atour Rahman, Mohammed Musbaoddin and Mohammed Ali. 21364 Actified tablets and 25 kilograms of Pangolin shells were recovered from the possession of the militants who were carrying those smuggled items to sell at higher price in Myanmar to purchase war like stores.
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May - 16 
Times of India reports that 11 persons, including eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and three Special Police Officers (SPOs), were killed in an encounter during a search operation at Neelamdagu village in the Kistaram forest a
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Times of India reports that 11 persons, including eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and three Special Police Officers (SPOs), were killed in an encounter during a search operation at Neelamdagu village in the Kistaram forest area of Dantewada District on May 16.
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May - 17 
A suspected militant, Asem Bisokanta alias Boby, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at the area from Agangching water point to Lamjao via Tejpur in the morning of May 17, reports Imph
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A suspected militant, Asem Bisokanta alias Boby, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at the area from Agangching water point to Lamjao via Tejpur in the morning of May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol along with a magazine with five live ammunitions was recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 17 
Security Force personnel neutralized a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) camp and arrested two of its cadres in Dhemaji District on May 17. They were identified as ‘sergeant’ Gobik Hai and ‘private’ Rela Mgondir, who belo
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Security Force personnel neutralized a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) camp and arrested two of its cadres in Dhemaji District on May 17. They were identified as ‘sergeant’ Gobik Hai and ‘private’ Rela Mgondir, who belonged to Subahi village of Dhemaji District bordering Arunachal Pradesh. Two German made revolvers, two grenades, a large quantity of ammunition and ration were recovered from their possession. According to the Colonel Manjit Singh of the 2nd Bihar Regiment, the NSCN-IM was trying to recruit cadres in Assam to expand its territory and “the two cadres were assigned to carry out recruitment in these areas”. An unnamed Police official in Dhemaji said many youths from West Siang District in Arunachal Pradesh and the bordering areas of Assam had joined the NSCN-IM recently and were being trained at Camp Hebron in Dimapur of Nagaland. “The recruitment process is still on,” he added.
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May - 17 
Security Forces recovered one handmade revolver and one 303 live ammunition from the possession of one Habizur Rahman (30) from the Kumarganj bazaar under Tamarhat Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel.
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Security Forces recovered one handmade revolver and one 303 live ammunition from the possession of one Habizur Rahman (30) from the Kumarganj bazaar under Tamarhat Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports Sentinel.
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May - 17 
The Security Force (SF) personnel defused two bombs recovered from two different places. While a bomb was retrieved from the residence of the director of Manipur Science & Technology Council, L. Utam, at Khagempali in Imphal West District, another gr
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The Security Force (SF) personnel defused two bombs recovered from two different places. While a bomb was retrieved from the residence of the director of Manipur Science & Technology Council, L. Utam, at Khagempali in Imphal West District, another grenade planted by unidentified militants was recovered near the gate of the residence of one Kangujam Ningthemjao Singh at Keirak Khongnag Leikai in Thoubal District. Ningthemjao is reported to be the brother of Manipur Works Minister.
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May - 18 
People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as L. Chourajit Singh alias Bungo, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Hiyanglam area under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District. Five r
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People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as L. Chourajit Singh alias Bungo, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Hiyanglam area under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District. Five rounds of AK and other items were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
A bomb was recovered by the Police from the residence of a manager of Small and Medium Enterprises of the State Bank of India at Lamphel Super Market area in Imphal West District. A lethod shell was also recovered by the Police from the office of the
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A bomb was recovered by the Police from the residence of a manager of Small and Medium Enterprises of the State Bank of India at Lamphel Super Market area in Imphal West District. A lethod shell was also recovered by the Police from the office of the Manipur Settlement Department at Lamphel. Two explosives were later defused by the Police.
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May - 18 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Laikoi Ching under Lamlai Police Station on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. One .32 pistol along with 5 live ammunitions
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Laikoi Ching under Lamlai Police Station on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. One .32 pistol along with 5 live ammunitions was recovered from the possession of the slain militant. One Identification card related with the recently concluded Lok Sabha election was also recovered from his possession with the name one L. Satish.
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May - 18 
A suspected militant, Loitongbam Satish alias Tomba, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Laikoiching in the night of May 18, according to Sangai Express.
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A suspected militant, Loitongbam Satish alias Tomba, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Laikoiching in the night of May 18, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 18 
According to Nagaland Post, life saving medicines would run out of stock in the next few weeks after the transporters refused to bring goods to Nagaland owing to extortion demand served to them by a Naga outfit. Earlier medicine dealers said that alm
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According to Nagaland Post, life saving medicines would run out of stock in the next few weeks after the transporters refused to bring goods to Nagaland owing to extortion demand served to them by a Naga outfit. Earlier medicine dealers said that almost 50 per cent of medicines have run out of stock in the State and that they would be compelled to close their shops due to non-availability of medicines, if the crisis was not resolved soon. Meanwhile, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khapalang (NSCN-K) on May 18 accused the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to be behind the extortion demand. “Extortion by NSCN (I-M) on medicine dealers has become so fierce that dealers are simply forced to close their shops,” the publicity cell of the NSCN-K said. The group said that the NSCN-IM resorting to weakening the Nagas society by ensuring that more Nagas were killed for lack of medicines was “politics in its ugliest form.” “A new game plan of NSCN (I-M) gang has correctly been unearthed,” the NSCN-K added.
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May - 18 
An unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of a lecturer in the Physics Department in Haoreibi College, Konthoujam Yaima Singh, at Arapti Mayai Leikai under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District in the evening of May 18.
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An unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of a lecturer in the Physics Department in Haoreibi College, Konthoujam Yaima Singh, at Arapti Mayai Leikai under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District in the evening of May 18.
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May - 18 
In two separate incidents, two tribals, including the Hukumpeta mandal (administrative unit) president of Indian National Congress (INC) party, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Visakhapatnam District on May 18
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In two separate incidents, two tribals, including the Hukumpeta mandal (administrative unit) president of Indian National Congress (INC) party, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Visakhapatnam District on May 18, The Hindu reported. While the mandal president was identified as Korra Chittibabu, the tribal civilian was identified as Vanthala Malathi of G.K. Veedhi mandal. According to the Superintendent of Police Akun Sabharwal, a group of three Maoists attacked Chittibabu and shot him dead near his house in Hukumpeta because belonged to the Congress party.
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May - 18 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Tomba Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Bongyang in Chandel District when he was travelling in a vehicle to Moreh on May 18. 39000 Actified tablets were recovered from his possession.
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Tomba Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Bongyang in Chandel District when he was travelling in a vehicle to Moreh on May 18. 39000 Actified tablets were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
On May 18, the Police sources revealed that Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) chairman Pradeep Terong alias Pongbi Dilli, who was arrested from Lumpyngngad in Meghalaya on April 13, had planned to form a group on the lines of U
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On May 18, the Police sources revealed that Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) chairman Pradeep Terong alias Pongbi Dilli, who was arrested from Lumpyngngad in Meghalaya on April 13, had planned to form a group on the lines of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-constituted People's Consultative Group (PCG) comprising Karbi literary, religious and other influential persons, Shillong Times reported. According to the Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) B. L. Buam, Dili visited Shillong in Meghalaya to form an over ground body of the outfit with religious leaders, students and literalists and that he had already held a meeting with some people on the matter. The rebel leader considered Shillong as a safe place to organise such a meeting as the religious leaders, students and literalists concerned were not ready to meet in Karbi Anglong or North Cachar Hills fearing Police action. "We are investigating the matter. A broader picture would emerge after completion of investigations," Buam said, adding, "KLNLF wants to widen its area of operation from North Cachar Hills to Karbi Anglong now dominated by the Jewel faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD)."
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May - 18 
On May 18, two cadres belonging to the Nallamala platoon of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Boya Sanjeev alias Saleem and his wife Laxmi, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police M.K. Singh in Anantapur.
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On May 18, two cadres belonging to the Nallamala platoon of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Boya Sanjeev alias Saleem and his wife Laxmi, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police M.K. Singh in Anantapur.
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May - 18 
People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Tensubam Shatjalnanda alias Momo alias Barun, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Thangmeiband area. He revealed that he got military training in Myanmar.
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Tensubam Shatjalnanda alias Momo alias Barun, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Thangmeiband area. He revealed that he got military training in Myanmar.
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May - 18 
The Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) stated that people in Manipur have been suffering due to the tyrannical activities of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and added that all the funds pumped in by the Governme
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The Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) stated that people in Manipur have been suffering due to the tyrannical activities of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and added that all the funds pumped in by the Government have been going to the kitty of the IM group. During the recent Lok Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) election, its cadres could be seen throwing their weights around and forcing the voters to vote for the candidate of their choice, while the Security Forces simply looked on, alleged the MNRF. The group accused a number of contractors as acting a ‘handymen’ of the NSCN-IM. The MNRF further informed that a contractor, Chinaongai alias Angai alias M Paul, was ‘admitted’ to the its fold earlier and given a rank taking his age into consideration. However he turned out to be a black sheep and was expelled from the group on March 20, 2009, it said. The group asked the people not to extend co-operation to him.
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May - 18 
Three employees of a private construction undertaking Inter Continental Construction and Techno Company, which is engaged in the East-West corridor project, were abducted by a group of suspected armed militants of the Black Widow (BW) from a secluded
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Three employees of a private construction undertaking Inter Continental Construction and Techno Company, which is engaged in the East-West corridor project, were abducted by a group of suspected armed militants of the Black Widow (BW) from a secluded portion of the Lumding-Haflong Road at Mupa village in North Cachar Hills District on May 18, Telegraph reported. The three employees were identified as K.P. Dutta Roy, Tarun Behera and Benikanta Kalita. According to the report, the three employees were on their way to Haflong from Lumding when their vehicle was intercepted by a group of six armed militants at Mupa.
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May - 19 
10 houses belonging to Dimasa tribals were set ablaze in a village located on a hill near Mahur town of North Cachar Hills District by suspected Zeme Nagas.
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10 houses belonging to Dimasa tribals were set ablaze in a village located on a hill near Mahur town of North Cachar Hills District by suspected Zeme Nagas.
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May - 19 
10 unidentified militants shot dead four Dimasa tribals at Interim Bungalow, a secluded place on the highway about seven kilometres from Mahur town in North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. Police sources said unidentified militants stalled
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10 unidentified militants shot dead four Dimasa tribals at Interim Bungalow, a secluded place on the highway about seven kilometres from Mahur town in North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. Police sources said unidentified militants stalled the passenger jeep at Interim Bungalow and asked all the 14 passengers to get down from the jeep, lined them up and asked them to reveal their ethnic and racial identities. The militants then segregated four Dimasa tribals from the group and opened fire on them.
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May - 19 
A bus conductor was killed and three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in two landmine blasts triggered by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Pomgir village in the West Singhbhum District in
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A bus conductor was killed and three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in two landmine blasts triggered by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Pomgir village in the West Singhbhum District in the morning of May 19, Times of India reports. The blasts occurred when a joint team of CRPF and Police personnel were on long-range patrolling duty in the Saranda forest under the Bandgaon Police Station. "The security personnel were patrolling on foot while a police bus moved close-by. When they reached somewhere near Pomgir, two landmines were set off by suspected Maoists," an unnamed official said. The conductor of the bus died on the spot while the three CRPF soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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May - 19 
A combined force of the Assam Rifles and Tamenglong District Police recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a shop owned by a person, identified as Lu Kadanliu, on May 19, reports Imphal Free Press. The seizure included 24 electric detonators, 1
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A combined force of the Assam Rifles and Tamenglong District Police recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a shop owned by a person, identified as Lu Kadanliu, on May 19, reports Imphal Free Press. The seizure included 24 electric detonators, 12.5 metre of safety fuse, 2.50 kilograms of plastic explosive neogel 90 (22 rolls), 183 rounds of special .12 bore gun cartridges, 24 rounds of Astram Magna of .12 bore gun cartridges and 7.5 kilograms of iron ball splinters.
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May - 19 
A group of 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres accompanied by 30 sympathizers after looting the house of a sarpanch (head of the village level self-government), dragged her along with her husband from their house and assaulted the
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A group of 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres accompanied by 30 sympathizers after looting the house of a sarpanch (head of the village level self-government), dragged her along with her husband from their house and assaulted them at Kumada village in Munchingput mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on May 19, The Hindu reported. The Maoists also set ablaze the house of the sarpanch, before leaving the place. The victims were identified as Setty Gangabhavani and her husband, a former sarpanch, S. Anjaneyulu. Both of them belong to the Bahujan Samaj Party, the report added.
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May - 19 
A militant belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was arrested in Anantnag District and arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession on May 19, Daily Excelsior reported. A Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that Tariq
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A militant belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was arrested in Anantnag District and arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession on May 19, Daily Excelsior reported. A Police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that Tariq Ahmad Beigh was arrested from an orchard land between Matibugh and Parigam Payeen along with one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, 40 rounds of AK 47 ammunition and two hand grenades.
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May - 19 
A non-local resident was injured when two unidentified militants opened fire on him at Yumnam Huidrom area under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District in the evening of May 19, reports Imphal Free Press. He belonged to the Mangura area of Kus
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A non-local resident was injured when two unidentified militants opened fire on him at Yumnam Huidrom area under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District in the evening of May 19, reports Imphal Free Press. He belonged to the Mangura area of Kushi Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
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May - 19 
A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Pebam Gunindro, was arrested by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Laikoiching area, according to Sangai Express.
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A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Pebam Gunindro, was arrested by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles from Laikoiching area, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 19 
According to The Hindu, 14 persons, including six National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, were killed in two separate incidents in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills Districts on May 19. Security Forces (SFs) shot dead six NDFB
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According to The Hindu, 14 persons, including six National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, were killed in two separate incidents in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills Districts on May 19. Security Forces (SFs) shot dead six NDFB militants in a jungle under Dokmoka outpost of Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong District in the early morning, added Telegraph which put the death toll in both the incidents at 10. Police sources said the militants taking shelter in a transit camp inside a deep jungle near Donghaf opened fire as the SFs advanced towards the militant camp. The exchange of fire continued for more than three hours during which two militants managed to escape while the other six died on the spot. However, none of the slain militants were identified. Three 9-mm pistols, two 9-mm revolvers, two grenades and a hand-made carbine, a magazine, 23 live rounds of ammunition, 12 gelatine sticks, 150 metre fuse wire and 143 detonators were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 19 
An improvised explosive device recovered from Torbung area of Moirang in Bishnupur District was subsequently defused by the Security Force personnel on May 19.
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An improvised explosive device recovered from Torbung area of Moirang in Bishnupur District was subsequently defused by the Security Force personnel on May 19.
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May - 19 
An unidentified Black Widow (BW) militants opened fired upon a heavily fortified goods train coming from Lumding and bound for Lower Haflong. The attack took place between Mahur and Phaiding railway stations in the same District. The SFs retaliated b
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An unidentified Black Widow (BW) militants opened fired upon a heavily fortified goods train coming from Lumding and bound for Lower Haflong. The attack took place between Mahur and Phaiding railway stations in the same District. The SFs retaliated by firing about 10 rounds on the six-odd militants who fled away into the nearby hills. However, nobody was injured in the attack.
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May - 19 
Another PREPAK militant, identified as Mayengbam Surjit alias Tomba, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wabagai Yangbi village. He confessed that he was operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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Another PREPAK militant, identified as Mayengbam Surjit alias Tomba, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wabagai Yangbi village. He confessed that he was operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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May - 19 
Elsewhere in the State, the Guwahati Police arrested two youths, identified as Dhanjit Kalita and K. Sinha, from the Chandmari Police Station area for allegedly planning to serve extortion notes in the name of the banned United Liberation Front of As
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Elsewhere in the State, the Guwahati Police arrested two youths, identified as Dhanjit Kalita and K. Sinha, from the Chandmari Police Station area for allegedly planning to serve extortion notes in the name of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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May - 19 
Elsewhere in the State, two top HM militants surrendered before the Army and Police along with arms and ammunition in Kishtwar town. They have been identified as Younus Gujjar, a resident of Polar and Javed Iqbal, a resident of Bunjwa, Kishtwar. Youn
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Elsewhere in the State, two top HM militants surrendered before the Army and Police along with arms and ammunition in Kishtwar town. They have been identified as Younus Gujjar, a resident of Polar and Javed Iqbal, a resident of Bunjwa, Kishtwar. Younus was a ‘section commander’ while Iqbal was an ‘area commander’ and were reportedly active in the Doda and Kishtwar Districts for last couple of years and were involved in a series of subversive activities. At the time of surrender, the militants handed over two rifles, three magazines, five grenades and some other items.
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May - 19 
On May 19, the Manipur Cabinet gave its approval for giving monetary rewards to a faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) led by Lalumba for agreeing to negotiate with the Government.
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On May 19, the Manipur Cabinet gave its approval for giving monetary rewards to a faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) led by Lalumba for agreeing to negotiate with the Government.
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May - 19 
People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Inou, was arrested by troops during a search operation at Konchak under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Inou, was arrested by troops during a search operation at Konchak under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 19 
SFs arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants from unspecified locations in the Dhemaji District, reports Assam Tribune.
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SFs arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants from unspecified locations in the Dhemaji District, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 19 
The Assam Rifles personnel arrested four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants along with a huge quantity of explosive materials during a search operation at Kamjong village in Ukhrul District on May 19, according to
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The Assam Rifles personnel arrested four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants along with a huge quantity of explosive materials during a search operation at Kamjong village in Ukhrul District on May 19, according to Assam Tribune. Over 87 detonators, 12 sticks of polyetherketone, one rifle bolt, three plastic pipes, four pipe rings, 13 PVC wire, 6 metres of plastic insulated wire and six inches fuse wire were recovered from their possession.
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May - 19 
The Bangalore Police on May 19 filed a chargesheet against 26 persons, including four foreign nationals, for their involvement in the July 25, 2008 serial bomb blasts case, reports The Hindu. Among the Indian nationals whose names figure in the charg
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The Bangalore Police on May 19 filed a chargesheet against 26 persons, including four foreign nationals, for their involvement in the July 25, 2008 serial bomb blasts case, reports The Hindu. Among the Indian nationals whose names figure in the chargesheet are Abdul Sattar, his son Sarfuddin, Abdul Jabbar, Mujeeb Mohiddin, Faizal Abdul Rehman, Abdul Jaleel Moosa, Manaf Mohammad alias Rahees, Badruddin Noor Ahamed, Sakariya and Sarfarz Nawaz. The chargesheet also mentions the names of Abdul Sattar’s son-in-law Abdul Raheem, Mohammed Fiaz Hamsa, Fayis Abdul Rahman and Mohammed Yasin, who were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir in October 2008. The four foreign nationals include a Pakistani national and an Omani national. “We have established their involvement in the conspiracy. We are not revealing their names as they are yet to be apprehended,” said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Alok Kumar. The accused have been charged with waging war against the country under Section 121A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and causing grievous injury and conspiracy under Section 120B of IPC. They have been charged with using explosive devices and causing damage to public property under the Explosive Act 1884. The Police have charged the accused with being members of an unlawful association, indulging in terrorist activities and arranging finance for terrorist acts under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967. “The punishment for these offences is life imprisonment or death and is heard by Sessions Court. As the charges are under the Unlawful Activities Act, we get 180 days to file the charge sheet instead of the 90 days in other offences,” a city Police officer said. The accused were reportedly cadres of the so-called Shahbuddin Gowri Brigade of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit. The accused had made use of ammonium nitrate, nuts, bolts, printed circuit boards brought from Kannur in Kerala. Sarfarz Nawaz identified the places where bombs had to be placed and also organised finance for the attack from Wali alias Rehan, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative from Pakistan, the chargesheet said. The Bangalore Police registered nine cases and handed over the investigation to its Central Crime Branch.
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May - 19 
The Hindu reports that security has been beefed up across Bihar following a 48-hour bandh (general shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in four States -Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa - against non-compliance
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The Hindu reports that security has been beefed up across Bihar following a 48-hour bandh (general shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in four States -Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa - against non-compliance with their call for boycotting the recently concluded Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) elections from the midnight of May 20. "Security measures have been tightened at vital installations, including those of Railways, often soft target of Maoist attacks, and Police Stations have been put on maximum alert," said S. K. Bharadwaj Inspector General (Operations).
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May - 19 
The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a State Government building under the Human Resource Development department during their 48 hour bandh (general shutdown) call in the Imamganj Police Station area
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The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a State Government building under the Human Resource Development department during their 48 hour bandh (general shutdown) call in the Imamganj Police Station area of Gaya District on May 19.
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May - 19 
The Hindu reports that vehicular traffic between Boipariguda in Koraput District and the headquarters of Malkangiri District was blocked for more than 10 hours by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by felling trees near Tangin
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The Hindu reports that vehicular traffic between Boipariguda in Koraput District and the headquarters of Malkangiri District was blocked for more than 10 hours by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by felling trees near Tanginiguda in Boipariguda block on May 19. The Maoists had cut at least five trees near the village in the early hours of the day and had placed posters demanding compensation of INR 500,000 to the people on whom the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force personnel had opened fire near the village a few days ago.
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May - 19 
There is no threat of infiltration or attacks against India by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Navy Chief Sureesh Mehta said on May 19, according to The Hindu. Answering a question if the LTTE could resort to desperate retaliatory attack
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There is no threat of infiltration or attacks against India by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Navy Chief Sureesh Mehta said on May 19, according to The Hindu. Answering a question if the LTTE could resort to desperate retaliatory attacks on India after the death of its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, Admiral Mehta said the outfit had almost ceased to exist and never had the capacity to attack India, adding, the Indian armed forces could handle any such attacks successfully.
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May - 20 
A senior militant of the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Phikerlang Majaw alias San, surrendered before the East Khasi Hills District Police on May 20, according to Shillong Times. He had joined the HNLC in 2002.
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A senior militant of the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Phikerlang Majaw alias San, surrendered before the East Khasi Hills District Police on May 20, according to Shillong Times. He had joined the HNLC in 2002. He crossed over to Indian territory from Bangladesh after deserting the outfit's camp at Arisuma in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area a few days ago. Phikerlang's primary job was to ride a boat, a three-hour journey, carrying food items, including rice and vegetables, to the HNLC camp from Borkhaghat market. Phikerlang said he decided to surrender after being fed up with the hardship he had to endure in the HNLC camp in CHT. He said he had stayed with HNLC leader Hep Khoit and his wife in the camp, adding that about 50 HNLC militants were still living in the camp at Arisuma under the command of one Kambes. He, however, said there were only two weapons, one AK47 and the other AK 46, in the camp. Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills District, Claudia A. Lyngwa, said other militant groups, including the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), had set up base in CHT area and was providing arms training to the HNLC militants.
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May - 20 
According to Telegraph, the diktat by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to tendu leaf (leaves of diospyros melonoxylon used for rolling bidis) traders in Ghatshila sub-divisional villages in East Singhbhum District to pay an enhanced r
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According to Telegraph, the diktat by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to tendu leaf (leaves of diospyros melonoxylon used for rolling bidis) traders in Ghatshila sub-divisional villages in East Singhbhum District to pay an enhanced rate has caused economic hardship to the tribals. As the traders are not ready to obey the diktat, tribals, who collect tendu leaves on a daily basis during the season from April to June, are left with no buyers since the Maoists have set ablaze three depots of tendu leaves in the Sukhlara panchayat (village-level local self Government institution) under MGM Police Station, Jhanti Jharna and Karadoba panchayats in the Ghatshila Police Station area.
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May - 20 
Assam Rifles personnel recovered two bombs from a discarded bag in the Rangapara-bound bus at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District in the morning of May 20, reports Assam Tribune. Two bombs, weighing about three kilograms each, were kept inside the bag.
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Assam Rifles personnel recovered two bombs from a discarded bag in the Rangapara-bound bus at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District in the morning of May 20, reports Assam Tribune. Two bombs, weighing about three kilograms each, were kept inside the bag.
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May - 20 
Eight CPI-Maoist cadres reportedly surrendered before the Gadchiroli Police.
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Eight CPI-Maoist cadres reportedly surrendered before the Gadchiroli Police.
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May - 20 
IANS reports that the two day bandh (general shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected normal life in the interiors and brought transportation of iron ore to a halt in the Bastar region on May 20, Police said. Maoi
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IANS reports that the two day bandh (general shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected normal life in the interiors and brought transportation of iron ore to a halt in the Bastar region on May 20, Police said. Maoists have reportedly put heavy wooden logs on the National Highway 221 in Dantewada District and National Highway 16 in Bijapur District and the various State highways. The railway authorities have cancelled for three days the goods train that transports iron ore from the National Mineral Development Corporation's Bailadilla mines in Dantewada District to Visakhapatnam in the State of Andhra Pradesh. “Security in all vulnerable areas, mostly the Government facilities, and Police posts in forests have been beefed up,' said Pawan Deo, Deputy Inspector General, adding, “We are taking all precautionary measures to deal with the strike but it has affected life in Bastar and road and rail traffic are the worst-hit.”
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May - 20 
On May 20, a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Maan Dev, was arrested and a cache of arms and explosives, including a pistol, 150 hand grenades, 5,500 detonators, 460 live cartridges of revolver, seven magazines of self loading rifles (SLR) and carbine
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On May 20, a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Maan Dev, was arrested and a cache of arms and explosives, including a pistol, 150 hand grenades, 5,500 detonators, 460 live cartridges of revolver, seven magazines of self loading rifles (SLR) and carbine, was recovered from his possession during a search operation by the Special Task Force (STF) at East Mohan Bigaha village in Rohtas District, reports DNA. Some survey maps of Patna and Kaimur-Rohtas ranges, geographical maps of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh along with laser lights, CDs of past Maoist operations, compass, T-shirts and sarees for women Maoist cadres, DVDs and Maoist literatures were also recovered by Police. The arrested Maoist is a native of Joga village in the Palamu District of Jharkhand.
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May - 20 
On May 20, a dalam (squad) commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sinu, killed a fellow cadre due to personal rivalry in the Gadchiroli District, PTI reported. The victim was identified as Manohar Korke Madavai.
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On May 20, a dalam (squad) commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sinu, killed a fellow cadre due to personal rivalry in the Gadchiroli District, PTI reported. The victim was identified as Manohar Korke Madavai.
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May - 20 
Quoting sources in the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA), PTI reported on May 20 that in the backdrop of the violence committed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during the just concluded Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament
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Quoting sources in the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA), PTI reported on May 20 that in the backdrop of the violence committed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during the just concluded Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) elections, the MHA is gearing up to launch a multi-pronged offensive against Maoists through joint operations with State Police forces. The Ministry has asked extremist-affected States, especially Chhattisgarh, to increase presence of its State Police along with the para-military forces during all combing and counter-offensive operations against the Maoists. This follows complaints from central para-military forces that the presence of State Police, particularly in Chhattisgarh, was nil or minimum, official sources said. An analysis of the recent attacks during elections, in which 32 Central Police personnel were killed, reportedly showed that central forces did not follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs). Central forces like the Central Industrial Security Force and the Central Reserve Police Force are also working on new SOPs to be followed in extremist infested areas. According to MHA sources, six to seven months have been set for the results of the new policies, which would be put in place within a month of the formation of the new Government. Besides greater coordination between paramilitary forces and the State Police, civil society involvement in countering extremist propaganda also forms a part of the strategy.
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May - 20 
The Assam Rifles personnel recovered a cache of explosive material from Kamjong in the Ukhrul District. Two persons, identified as Ringphami and Ringhami, were arrested in this connection. 87 detonators, 12 PEK sticks, 44 pipe rings, 3 plastic pipes,
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The Assam Rifles personnel recovered a cache of explosive material from Kamjong in the Ukhrul District. Two persons, identified as Ringphami and Ringhami, were arrested in this connection. 87 detonators, 12 PEK sticks, 44 pipe rings, 3 plastic pipes, 1 bolt assembly of G-3 rifle, 6 meter flexible wire, 13 cm PVC wires, 15 fuse wires and one combat trouser were recovered from their possession.
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May - 20 
The Government on May 20 handed over additional information to Pakistan on the involvement of its (Pakistani) nationals in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu. The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handed over to
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The Government on May 20 handed over additional information to Pakistan on the involvement of its (Pakistani) nationals in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu. The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handed over to a diplomat of the Pakistan High Commission the details sought by Islamabad, official sources confirmed. The information consisted of the confessional statement of the lone arrested terrorist, Ajmal Amir alias Kasab and DNA samples of all the terrorists. Pakistan had reportedly complained that one of the DNA samples was a duplicate. The Government while acknowledging the clerical error has sent fresh samples.
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May - 20 
Times of India reports that normal life was disrupted on the first of the two-day general shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malkangiri, headquarters of the Malkangiri District, on May 20. No vehicle could reported
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Times of India reports that normal life was disrupted on the first of the two-day general shutdown called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malkangiri, headquarters of the Malkangiri District, on May 20. No vehicle could reportedly be seen beyond Malkangiri town and the nearly 100-kilometres forest road at Motu along the Andhra Pradesh border was deserted. There was no vehicular movement on the roads connecting Malkangiri with Chitrakonda and Balimela. A red alert has been sounded in the region. The Maoists blocked all roads connecting Malkangiri town by felling trees and road communication from Chitrakonda and Balimela with Malkangiri town was completely paralyzed as the Maoists had blocked the roads at three places. The Andhra-Orissa Border Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoist had called the shutdown demanding release of some of their cadres lodged in different jails in the State, withdrawal of central para-military forces from Malkangiri, an end to Police atrocities on villagers on the pretext of operations against the Maoists and some development issues related to tribals.
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May - 20 
Troops defused an improvised explosive device (IED) recovered from Ningthoukhong area in Bishnupur District on the National Highway 150 in the morning of May 20, according to Sangai Express. The IED was laid near a toll tax booth located close to the
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Troops defused an improvised explosive device (IED) recovered from Ningthoukhong area in Bishnupur District on the National Highway 150 in the morning of May 20, according to Sangai Express. The IED was laid near a toll tax booth located close to the Ningthoukhong Bridge.
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May - 21 
16 Police personnel, including five women constables, were killed during a three-hour long encounter with a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Hatti Tola in Gadchiroli District on May 21, Times of Ind
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16 Police personnel, including five women constables, were killed during a three-hour long encounter with a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Hatti Tola in Gadchiroli District on May 21, Times of India reported. The encounter took place when a team of 16 member Police party led by Inspector Ashok Aiyyar was busy in clearing the Dhanora-Murumgaon road of the District, which was blocked by the CPI-Maoist by felling trees during their two-day long bandh (general shutdown) call from May 20 in the Bhandara, Gondia and Gadchiroli areas. The Maoists after killing all 16 Police personnel also looted their arms and ammunition and set ablaze the two Police vehicles.
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May - 21 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable belonging to the 85th battalion, identified as T. Rajendra, who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Dantewada on May 16, was set free on May 21, Times of India r
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable belonging to the 85th battalion, identified as T. Rajendra, who was abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Dantewada on May 16, was set free on May 21, Times of India reported.
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May - 21 
A group of more than 70 Maoists, who were camping near Tabitola village, bordering the State of Chhattisgarh, opened fire on the Police personnel and triggered landmine blasts later, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Pradhan said. More than five dalams
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A group of more than 70 Maoists, who were camping near Tabitola village, bordering the State of Chhattisgarh, opened fire on the Police personnel and triggered landmine blasts later, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Pradhan said. More than five dalams (squads) of Maoists, armed with AK-47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons, attacked the Police team, which was reportedly taken completely by surprise. This is the first time women constables have been killed in a clash between Maoists and the Police.
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May - 21 
According to Indian Express, a report of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) released in Guwahati on May 21 mentioned that journalists are being forced to work under very unsafe conditions in Northeast, due to the presence of numerous a
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According to Indian Express, a report of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) released in Guwahati on May 21 mentioned that journalists are being forced to work under very unsafe conditions in Northeast, due to the presence of numerous armed insurgent groups. While at least 22 journalists, most of them working for local newspapers, have been killed by insurgent groups and other criminals in Assam since 1987, the IFJ report has termed the prevailing conditions under which journalists function in the Northeastern region as “a matter of big concern”. The IFJ report also put on record that 17 journalists, including Parag Kumar Das, Executive Editor of Asomiya Pratidin, were killed in Assam since 1991. The report also referred to the situation in Manipur and said journalists work under “totally unsafe” conditions in the State which has about 35 armed insurgent groups. “Security of journalists in Manipur, which has an estimated 35 insurgent groups in a population of three million, has always been a cause of concern,” the report said.
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May - 21 
According to Tripurainfo, two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, identified as Sitaram and C. D. Saha, were injured when unidentified militants ambushed a BSF patrol party at Simanapur area, about 78 kilometers from the Kanchanpur Police Station,
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According to Tripurainfo, two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, identified as Sitaram and C. D. Saha, were injured when unidentified militants ambushed a BSF patrol party at Simanapur area, about 78 kilometers from the Kanchanpur Police Station, in North Tripura District along the India-Bangladesh Border in the morning of May 21.
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May - 21 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Mohamad Hafiz, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in Chandel District on May 21. He confessed that he was operating as an informer of the outfit.
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Mohamad Hafiz, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in Chandel District on May 21. He confessed that he was operating as an informer of the outfit.
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May - 21 
Meghalaya Police arrested a cadre of the Bangladesh-based Achik Special Dragon Party (ASDP) outfit, identified as Subro R. Marak, from Mawpyllun village in the West Khasi Hills District on May 21, according to Shillong Times. Subro R. Marak, who belo
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Meghalaya Police arrested a cadre of the Bangladesh-based Achik Special Dragon Party (ASDP) outfit, identified as Subro R. Marak, from Mawpyllun village in the West Khasi Hills District on May 21, according to Shillong Times. Subro R. Marak, who belonged to Koraigora village of Sunamganj District in Bangladesh, was arrested when he was on his way to extort INR 5000000 from a non-tribal trader of the area. The outfit had reportedly made the demand for the amount long ago through a cell phone from Bangladesh. The report adds that ASDP is a new outfit formed by some Garo people who are Bangladeshi nationals.
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May - 21 
Police killed a ‘battalion commander’ belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit during an encounter with militants at village Guddar in the Kulgam District on May 21, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militant has been identified as Ah
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Police killed a ‘battalion commander’ belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit during an encounter with militants at village Guddar in the Kulgam District on May 21, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militant has been identified as Ahmad Din alias Wasim, a resident of Shivras Gool Gulab Garh in Reasi, a Police spokesman said. One AK 47 rifle, four AK magazines, 98 AK rounds, one Chinese pistol, two pistol magazines, eight pistol rounds, one satellite phone and one wireless set were recovered from his possession, he added.
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May - 21 
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse on May 21 assured the visiting Indian envoys — National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan and Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon — that his Government is committed to a political solution to address the grievance
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Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse on May 21 assured the visiting Indian envoys — National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan and Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon — that his Government is committed to a political solution to address the grievance of the Tamil people in the country, Colombo Page reported. The President assured the Indian envoys a long-term political settlement based on the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution that provides for devolution of powers to the provinces within a united country. He also said that his Government had drawn up a plan for resettlement of 2.8 lakh war-displaced people in their original places of habitation in the north within the next six months, adds The Hindu. He also promised to give a copy of the death certificate of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran to enable India close the 18-year-old case of assassination of the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The immediate focus of the discussion between the parties was the resettlement of around 265,000 Tamil civilians now sheltered in the welfare villages in Vavuniya, Mannar and Jaffna, Colombo Page reported. During the discussion Sri Lanka told the Indian delegation that it plans to dismantle the relief camps at and resettle at least 80 percent of the displaced in their original homes by the end of the year. During the meeting with the President, India pledged to provide all possible assistance in the implementation of such a plan in areas such as de-mining, provision of civil infrastructure and re-construction of houses. The two Indian leaders, who arrived in the country on May 20 on a two-day visit, pledged India's fullest support to reconstruct the war affected areas and offered a INR 5 billion relief package to assist the internally displaced persons.
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May - 21 
The Chhattisgarh Government has asked for a financial assistance of nearly INR 160 billion from the Finance Commission to fight the insurgency and work for the development of the State, PTI reported. The demand was made by Chief Minister Raman Singh
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The Chhattisgarh Government has asked for a financial assistance of nearly INR 160 billion from the Finance Commission to fight the insurgency and work for the development of the State, PTI reported. The demand was made by Chief Minister Raman Singh at a meeting with the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission, Dr Vijay Kelkar. Raising the issue of Maoist insurgency prevalent across the State, the Chief Minister said there is a need for more Police stations in the affected areas. More barracks are needed for the safety of Police personnel on duty, Singh said and demanded grants for fighting the insurgency
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May - 21 
The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, C.R. Jaisinghe, told PTI in New Delhi that the Rajapakse Government is planning to hold provincial elections in the Tamil-dominated areas freed from LTTE control, a step which India has been repeatedly under
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The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, C.R. Jaisinghe, told PTI in New Delhi that the Rajapakse Government is planning to hold provincial elections in the Tamil-dominated areas freed from LTTE control, a step which India has been repeatedly underlining. “Our country is now free of terror. The President [Mahinda Rajapakse] has already made it clear that the concerns of the Tamil Diaspora will be addressed. We will hold provincial council elections in the northern region.”
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May - 21 
The United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak outfit in a press release said it has launched “Operation Wayel” to keep a tight vigil on Government contract work and ensure that all executed work are confirm to the prescribed norms.
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The United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak outfit in a press release said it has launched “Operation Wayel” to keep a tight vigil on Government contract work and ensure that all executed work are confirm to the prescribed norms.
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May - 21 
Two persons, including a woman, were wounded when an unidentified militant carried out a bomb attack on the residence of a fertilizer trader, Laitonjam Pisak, at Khurai Konsam Leikai in Imphal East District on May 21, according to Imphal Free Press.
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Two persons, including a woman, were wounded when an unidentified militant carried out a bomb attack on the residence of a fertilizer trader, Laitonjam Pisak, at Khurai Konsam Leikai in Imphal East District on May 21, according to Imphal Free Press. Pisak had earlier been asked by an unspecified militant outfit to pay ransom of INR 400,000-500,000. His residence was reportedly attacked a month ago by militants.
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May - 22 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Naorem Surjit Singh alias Ojito, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Kakching Turel Wangma area on May 22, reports Imphal Free Press. He confessed that he j
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Naorem Surjit Singh alias Ojito, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Kakching Turel Wangma area on May 22, reports Imphal Free Press. He confessed that he joined the outfit in the year 2000 and got military training at Chittagong Hill Tract area in Bangladesh.
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May - 22 
According to Telegraph, 12 persons were injured when a group of eight militants of the Black Widow (BW) outfit attacked a goods train in the North Cachar Hills District on May 22. Police sources said the Badarpur-bound train from Lumding was attacked
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According to Telegraph, 12 persons were injured when a group of eight militants of the Black Widow (BW) outfit attacked a goods train in the North Cachar Hills District on May 22. Police sources said the Badarpur-bound train from Lumding was attacked between the Langting and Dijaobra stations. Two railway personnel, including an assistant engineer, three personnel of the India Reserve Battalion and seven constables of Assam Police were injured in the attack. The militants fled when “the security personnel inside the heavily fortified goods train retaliated strongly,” a Maibong Police source said.
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May - 22 
According to Tripurainfo, Border Security Force personnel arrested a women cadre of the banned All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), identified as Bibika Debbarma (23), from the Sidhai Police Station area of North District on May 22.
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According to Tripurainfo, Border Security Force personnel arrested a women cadre of the banned All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), identified as Bibika Debbarma (23), from the Sidhai Police Station area of North District on May 22.
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May - 22 
An unidentified militants shot at and wounded a school teacher, Biswajit Debnath, near Patharghat area of Kokrajhar town.
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An unidentified militants shot at and wounded a school teacher, Biswajit Debnath, near Patharghat area of Kokrajhar town.
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May - 22 
Army arrested one linkman of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Imamuddin Chowdhury (30), from his Badripar residence of Silchar in Cachar District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Army arrested one linkman of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Imamuddin Chowdhury (30), from his Badripar residence of Silchar in Cachar District, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 22 
Following the killing of 16 Security Force personnel by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 21 in Maharashtra, Police have beefed up security in the State in May 22, PTI reported. "Security has been beefed up in the Naxal-infested
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Following the killing of 16 Security Force personnel by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 21 in Maharashtra, Police have beefed up security in the State in May 22, PTI reported. "Security has been beefed up in the Naxal-infested areas of Kanker and Rajnandgaon Districts," said an unnamed senior Police official.
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May - 22 
Home Minister Jayant Patil said the State Government has decided to set up a dedicated force of two to three battalions to tackle the Maoist violence and seek eight to 10 battalions of central paramilitary force to be stationed in eastern Vidarbha re
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Home Minister Jayant Patil said the State Government has decided to set up a dedicated force of two to three battalions to tackle the Maoist violence and seek eight to 10 battalions of central paramilitary force to be stationed in eastern Vidarbha region, Times of India reported. Patil also said that he will convene a meeting in Mumbai in first week of June to chalk out a joint strategy with Home Ministers of the neighbouring States of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Orissa. Expressing an immediate need of additional special forces from the Central Government to deal with the Maoist activities in Gadchiroli, he said; “Chhattisgarh has 16 battalions of central forces posted in its territory, Andhra Pradesh too has few such battalions, but Maharashtra has none. I am going to raise the demand with Union Home Minister to deploy at least eight to 10 central paramilitary battalions permanently in State. Besides this, we (State Government) will also raise two to three new battalions to deal with the Naxalites.” Rejecting the theory of military solution to Naxal problem, he said that “military action at this stage is not acceptable. It will be the last resort.”
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May - 22 
On May 22, the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District by killing three militants attempting to sneak into Kashmir Valley from across the border, Daily Excelsior reported. A defence spokesman said troops gu
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On May 22, the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District by killing three militants attempting to sneak into Kashmir Valley from across the border, Daily Excelsior reported. A defence spokesman said troops guarding LoC in the Tangdhar area of Kupwara observed movement of some militants in the morning and immediately laid multiple ambushes. In the encounter that followed after the heavily-armed infiltrators crossed into the Indian side, three militants were killed and a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be established.
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May - 22 
Troops from the Rashtriya Rifles and Police arrested an ‘A’ category militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Khalid alias Sohail alias Toufeel, from Sopore in the Baramulla District. One pistol, one magazine and five rounds were
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Troops from the Rashtriya Rifles and Police arrested an ‘A’ category militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Khalid alias Sohail alias Toufeel, from Sopore in the Baramulla District. One pistol, one magazine and five rounds were recovered from his possession. On his disclosure, the Security Forces conducted a raid in the Badamibadh area and arrested an over-ground worker of the HM, identified as Mohammed Sayeed. From the hideout, a laptop, several electronic gadgets and fake stamps were recovered.
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May - 23 
A Black Widow (BW) militant, identified as Monjil Kemprai, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police from Ladrymbai in Jaintia Hills District on May 23, when he was travelling in a vehicle from Saipung to capital Shillong to take a house on rent for his l
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A Black Widow (BW) militant, identified as Monjil Kemprai, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police from Ladrymbai in Jaintia Hills District on May 23, when he was travelling in a vehicle from Saipung to capital Shillong to take a house on rent for his leaders, according to Shillong Times. He belonged to Jingdal village near Haflong in the North Cachar Hills District of Assam. Another person, Rema Darnei, whom Police suspected to be a guide, was also arrested. Police also seized INR 50000 from Monjil's possession. The Superintendent of Police of Jaintia Hills District, M.K. Singh, said Kemprai had joined the BW in 2006 and had received arms training in Nagaland.
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May - 23 
According to Shillong Times, the dead body of the self-styled ‘secretary’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) was recovered from Kiruphema in Dimapur District along the National Highway-39 in the evening of May 23. Official
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According to Shillong Times, the dead body of the self-styled ‘secretary’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) was recovered from Kiruphema in Dimapur District along the National Highway-39 in the evening of May 23. Official sources on May 24 said that the slain militant was identified as Kevingulie Yeise, who was also the chairman of the Angami Region of the NSCN-K. He was abducted from his residence at Medziphema by unidentified gunmen on May 23, the sources added further.
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May - 23 
According to Telegraph, goods train services were indefinitely suspended due to frequent militant attacks in North Cachar Hills District. The decision for suspension of services was taken following May 22 militant attack on a Badarpur-bound goods tra
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According to Telegraph, goods train services were indefinitely suspended due to frequent militant attacks in North Cachar Hills District. The decision for suspension of services was taken following May 22 militant attack on a Badarpur-bound goods train that left 12 persons injured.
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May - 23 
According to Times of India, in the afternoon of May 23, in an open meeting, which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) call a peoples' court’, at Madhupur village of Salboni in West Midnapore District, six influential Communist Party of
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According to Times of India, in the afternoon of May 23, in an open meeting, which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) call a peoples' court’, at Madhupur village of Salboni in West Midnapore District, six influential Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres were made to march almost eight kilometres through local villages after being garlanded with shoes. They, along with 26 CPI-M cadres were forced to announce publicly that they were severing all ties with CPI-M forever. The peoples' court was organised and supervised by an armed Maoist squad leader, who said, "This is to punish them for their activities." He also ordered another group of CPI-M men to apologise before the crowd by doing squats while holding their ears.
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May - 23 
Telegraph reports that two persons, identified as Paswar and Maqsood, were beaten to death by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Banbar village under Bhandaria Police station in Garhwa District in the evening of May 23. Acc
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Telegraph reports that two persons, identified as Paswar and Maqsood, were beaten to death by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Banbar village under Bhandaria Police station in Garhwa District in the evening of May 23. According to Garhwa Superintendent Police (SP) Saket Singh, the Maoists first asked Paswar to provide them with a 9-mm pistol. When he pleaded his inability to do so, he was beaten to death with lathis (batons). Maqsood, too, was beaten to death in a similar way. A handbill left by the Maoists at the spot stated that Maqsood used to extort money in the name of their party organisation and that he was also a rapist. “Maqsood was a notorious criminal. He was released from jail about a month ago. But on what basis did the rebels demand a 9mm pistol from Paswar is rather intriguing. Both cases are being investigated,” said the SP over phone.
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May - 24 
According to countrywide alert given by Central Security Agencies, veteran cadres of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) could be regrouping, reports Times of India. Police of 11 States, including Gujarat, were alerted some time ago, said a
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According to countrywide alert given by Central Security Agencies, veteran cadres of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) could be regrouping, reports Times of India. Police of 11 States, including Gujarat, were alerted some time ago, said an unnamed senior official of the Gujarat Home department. The alert focuses on possible re-grouping of estranged SIMI cadres who have remained elusive for many years. "We are concerned about the men who were associated with arrested SIMI members. The alerts have been sent to States including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, UP, Bihar, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. A list of specific cities and towns has been prepared by a nodal intelligence agency and then circulated to all States. Gujarat Government will procure a revised list soon. But, we are in a state of alert already," the official added.
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May - 24 
According to information posted on the London-based Akash Radio Website, the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) has claimed responsibility for the May 24 attacks on a Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) in Vienna, reports The Hindu. The Website claimed that
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According to information posted on the London-based Akash Radio Website, the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) has claimed responsibility for the May 24 attacks on a Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) in Vienna, reports The Hindu. The Website claimed that it had received an e-mail, written on the KZF’s letterhead, was signed by one Ranjit Singh. The KZF is said to have said the incident occurred because “these people did not heed to the warnings that they should not disrespect Guru Granth Sahibji by sitting parallel to Sri Guru Granth Sahibji; letting people bow before them in the Guru Sahib’s presence and committing various unacceptable anti-maryada (Sikh code of conduct) acts. As they continued to commit such sins, the KZF was forced to take this action.”
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May - 24 
According to Telegraph, unidentified militants lobbed a Chinese made hand grenade at the residence of Kangabam Tikendro, the councillor of Imphal Municipal Council, in Imphal West in the afternoon of May 24. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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According to Telegraph, unidentified militants lobbed a Chinese made hand grenade at the residence of Kangabam Tikendro, the councillor of Imphal Municipal Council, in Imphal West in the afternoon of May 24. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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May - 24 
Cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) set ablaze one earth dredging machine of a road construction company at a construction site in Dulsurma village of Palamu District late in the night of May 24, reports The Hindu. The incident to
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Cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) set ablaze one earth dredging machine of a road construction company at a construction site in Dulsurma village of Palamu District late in the night of May 24, reports The Hindu. The incident took place after the contractor failed to pay heed to the extortion demands of the extremists, Police said on May 25.
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May - 24 
CPI-Maoist cadres killed a registered medical practitioner, identified as B. Srinivasa Rao, after branding him as a Police informer in Rudradam near Wazeedu in Khammam District.
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CPI-Maoist cadres killed a registered medical practitioner, identified as B. Srinivasa Rao, after branding him as a Police informer in Rudradam near Wazeedu in Khammam District.
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May - 24 
Following the killing of 16 Policemen in Godchiroli on May 21, Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil has called for a joint operation involving the neighbouring States, The Hindu reported on May 25. Patil said the new operation envisaged bringing t
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Following the killing of 16 Policemen in Godchiroli on May 21, Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil has called for a joint operation involving the neighbouring States, The Hindu reported on May 25. Patil said the new operation envisaged bringing together the Home Ministers of neighbouring Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected States to counter the menace. It might include simultaneous combing operations. Maharashtra had placed orders for night-vision binoculars and some other equipment. “We are waiting for delivery of arms,” he informed. The State would demand more number of Central battalions. Earlier, the Union Government provided two battalions, which were later withdrawn. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Pradhan told that there were around 235 permanent Maoist cadres in north and south Gadchiroli. Hinting at a change in Maoist strategy, he said that earlier the attacks were carried out by cadres in small numbers. However, now they came in large numbers, he added.
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May - 24 
Gujarat Police have been asked to keep a special watch over Vadodara and Surat region. The surveillance list has 73 names procured from call lists of SIMI members arrested from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Some SIMI cadre’s
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Gujarat Police have been asked to keep a special watch over Vadodara and Surat region. The surveillance list has 73 names procured from call lists of SIMI members arrested from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Some SIMI cadre’s transaction details with two banks of Bangalore too has come handy. Some of the cadres, whose names appear in the list have been either caught or are under surveillance. A senior Gujarat police officer told TOI, "The existence of associated groups like the Frontier Mujahideen is also being probed actively. We are trying to gather conclusive evidence in this connection." Some of the lawyers, who took up SIMI cases in the past mainly in Delhi, are also under surveillance, said the official. "We have been ignoring the SIMI women's wing and the subsidiary group of SIMI activists who lay low because of the increased number of arrests after the serial bomb blasts in Jaipur, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Surat and Delhi. The Security Agencies at Centre will give us detailed call lists of members that had showed allegiance to the main SIMI cadre prior to the blasts in various states," he added.
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May - 24 
In Chatra District, suspected Maoists blew up two blocks of a middle school building in the Kaura village under Pratapur Police Station, reports Telegraph. During the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Police had put up camps in these buildings.
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In Chatra District, suspected Maoists blew up two blocks of a middle school building in the Kaura village under Pratapur Police Station, reports Telegraph. During the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Police had put up camps in these buildings.
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May - 24 
Mahesh Gagda, a Member of Legislative Assembly from the Maoist-affected Bijapur constituency, has alleged that Maoists are forcibly taking away children from villages and using them as human shields against Security Forces, IANS reported on May 24. "
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Mahesh Gagda, a Member of Legislative Assembly from the Maoist-affected Bijapur constituency, has alleged that Maoists are forcibly taking away children from villages and using them as human shields against Security Forces, IANS reported on May 24. "Maoists are forcibly picking up boys and girls from their houses and schools in the interiors to use them as shields in the war against (security) forces," said Gagda. He also said "Maoists have completely halted development in about 100 villages out of 272 villages that form Bijapur constituency. Kids in Bijapur are carrying arms, even AK-47s. Maoists deliberately put arms on children's body and then cover these with a school dress or other simple clothes to dodge Police security and frisking. Maoist leaders always keep armed kids around themselves and whenever they want to kill anyone, they use the weapon being carried by the kid," adding "The Maoist menace has reached its flashpoint in Bijapur. They are forcibly recruiting boys and girls in their rank and file and generally girls are also sexually exploited."
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May - 24 
Maoist was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Hazaribagh District on May 24, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that the Maoists of Jharkhand and Bihar
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Maoist was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Hazaribagh District on May 24, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that the Maoists of Jharkhand and Bihar were holding a meeting in the deep forest in Tetariya More bordering Gaya District of Bihar, a security team was rushed to the area, sources said. When the Maoists saw the Security Forces, they opened fire in which a CRPF personnel, Raj Kumar, received bullet injuries on his shoulder. The SFs retaliated the fire in which a Maoist was killed, sources claimed.
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May - 24 
On May 24, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a dacoit for allegedly extorting money from people by posing himself as a Maoist in the East Champaran District, The Hindu reported. “Bihkara Prasad (35) was shot dead by Na
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On May 24, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a dacoit for allegedly extorting money from people by posing himself as a Maoist in the East Champaran District, The Hindu reported. “Bihkara Prasad (35) was shot dead by Naxals (left-wing extremists) at Bihsunpur village in the District on Sunday. After killing him the rebels fled, leaving behind leaflets saying those trying to malign the organisation would also face the same consequence,” said M. K. Anand, Deputy Superintendent of Police of Pakridayal sub-division.
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May - 24 
On May 24, Times of India reported that CPI-Maoists have opened a new front at their stronghold in Gadchiroli called ‘Indravati Company,’ christening it after the river that separates the States of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The revelation has c
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On May 24, Times of India reported that CPI-Maoists have opened a new front at their stronghold in Gadchiroli called ‘Indravati Company,’ christening it after the river that separates the States of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The revelation has come to fore recently, among other inputs, after surrendered Maoists revealed crucial details on being interrogated. ‘Indravati Company’, formed by amalgamating two platoon dalams (squads) having a strength of around 75 cadres, has been made functional to give impetus to the movement in the southern part of Gadchiroli, which is included in the ambitious Dandakaranya plan of the CPI-Maoists. The newly formed company, which is placed under Gadchiroli-based senior cadre identified as Suresh, has been assigned special responsibilities along with strengthening the movements in the stronghold.
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May - 24 
Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres set ablaze two dumpers near Hatihar village under Bano Police Station in Simdega District. Sources at the Police headquarters said the incident was an outcome of a dispute over levy amounts.
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Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres set ablaze two dumpers near Hatihar village under Bano Police Station in Simdega District. Sources at the Police headquarters said the incident was an outcome of a dispute over levy amounts.
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May - 24 
The Assam Rifles personnel rescued two abducted traders and arrested three NSCN-K cadres during an operation in Niu Colony area of Burma Camp in Dimapur District. The two rescued traders were identified as Umesh Singh and Rajiv Soni. One AK 56 rifle,
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The Assam Rifles personnel rescued two abducted traders and arrested three NSCN-K cadres during an operation in Niu Colony area of Burma Camp in Dimapur District. The two rescued traders were identified as Umesh Singh and Rajiv Soni. One AK 56 rifle, one 9mm Pistol besides magazines and live rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrested NSCN-K cadres.
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May - 24 
Two senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Patel Sudhakar Reddy alias Suryam alias Srikanth and Kanugula Venkataiah, were killed during an encounter with the Police at Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in the t
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Two senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Patel Sudhakar Reddy alias Suryam alias Srikanth and Kanugula Venkataiah, were killed during an encounter with the Police at Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in the thick Tadvai forest area in Warangal District on May 24, The Hindu reported. The encounter took place when one of the special party Police teams, who were pressed into combing operations for the past two weeks, spotted a group of Maoists camping on the top of Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in Tadvai mandal (administrative unit). The Police recovered one AK 47, one 9 mm pistol, one 8 mm rifle, three kitbags, INR 20,000 in cash and revolutionary party literature from the encounter site. While Reddy, a native of Kurthi Ravala Cheruvu of Maldarkal mandal in Mahabubnagar District, was a Central Committee member, Venkataiah, a native of Inapur village in Cheriyal mandal of Warangal District, was a member of State Committee of CPI-Maoist and also a member of its technical wing. Reddy was involved in a number of murder cases, including that of former Home Minister Alimineti Madava Reddy and senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers Umesh Chandra and Vyas. He was the mastermind behind the assassination attempts on former Chief Ministers N. Chandrababu Naidu and N. Janardhan Reddy. He played a key role in the Police Station attacks of Bommala Ramaram, Thirumalagiri, Eragondapalem, Yadagirigutta, Dindi and some other Police Stations in the State. He was also involved in three landmine blasts at Bandlamotu in Guntur District and Vepanagandla in Mahabubnagar District, in which two Sub-Inspectors and 12 constables were killed. He was also looking after the military activities in Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra and was made member of the Central Committee. Venkataiah, who worked in Cherial, Gerailpally and Nalgonda area committees of the outfit in the State, was taken into the technical wing of the outfit in 2006 and was made State committee member.
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A 53 year-old Professor at the Manipur University (MU), Mohammed Islamuddin, was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen on the campus in capital Imphal on May 25, according to Telegraph. Later, Sangai Express reports that the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup
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A 53 year-old Professor at the Manipur University (MU), Mohammed Islamuddin, was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen on the campus in capital Imphal on May 25, according to Telegraph. Later, Sangai Express reports that the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) outfit in a press release on May 26 claimed responsibility for publicly executing the professor in broad daylight in the university campus saying that the slain academician was the ring leader of a clique within the MU which was usurping all powers of the University and using it to their selfish ends.
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May - 25 
According to Assam Tribune, two persons, including one surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre Bipul Saraniya (25), were shot dead by an unidentified militant at Saukuchi under Barama Police Station in Baksa District in the night of
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According to Assam Tribune, two persons, including one surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre Bipul Saraniya (25), were shot dead by an unidentified militant at Saukuchi under Barama Police Station in Baksa District in the night of May 25. Police sources said when the SULFA man was taking a meal along with Amar Das (15) at their relative’s home, an unidentified militant shot at them with a 9-mm pistol from zero distance.
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May - 25 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its charge sheets in connection with the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in Assam in the Court of Special Judicial Magistrate of CBI. Sources said that as many as 19 accused have been named in the ch
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its charge sheets in connection with the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in Assam in the Court of Special Judicial Magistrate of CBI. Sources said that as many as 19 accused have been named in the charge sheets against six cases filed under different Police stations of the State. The charge sheets, according to sources, also feature names of a few National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, besides others. Of the 19 accused, most have been arrested, while a couple of prime suspects is currently absconding, sources stated, adding that the court was expected to issue non-bailable warrants against those absconding.
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May - 25 
The driver of an Army-hired patrolling vehicle was injured when suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants lobbed a grenade and exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) at Laklangsu in Karbi Anglong District, re
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The driver of an Army-hired patrolling vehicle was injured when suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants lobbed a grenade and exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) at Laklangsu in Karbi Anglong District, reports Telegraph.
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May - 25 
The Supreme Court on May 25 granted bail to Binayak Sen, vice-president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, who has been in detention since May 2007 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his reported association with the left-wing
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The Supreme Court on May 25 granted bail to Binayak Sen, vice-president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, who has been in detention since May 2007 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his reported association with the left-wing extremist movement in Chhattisgarh, according to The Hindu. A vacation Bench consisting of Justices Markandey Katju and Deepak Verma ordered Sen’s release on bail on his furnishing a personal bond to the satisfaction of the court.
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May - 25 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on May 25 that terrorism, Naxalite violence and insurgency in the Northeast are key challenges that need to be addressed, reports The Hindu. He said the new Government would respond to any threat to securi
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on May 25 that terrorism, Naxalite violence and insurgency in the Northeast are key challenges that need to be addressed, reports The Hindu. He said the new Government would respond to any threat to security, public order and communal harmony with speed and decisiveness. “We will raise the level of preparedness to meet the increasing threat to Security, public order and communal harmony,” he said in New Delhi on the first day of his joining office in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Chidambaram also said the Government would respond to any of these threats using modern systems, highly trained human resource and advanced technological tools. Signalling that the Centre was determined to deal with Left-wing extremism strictly, he said the Centre’s action plan was to first carry out a “Police action followed by development.” According to directions of the Prime Minister, the MHA would draw up another 100-day plan to be taken up for implementation from June 1, Chidambaram added. Further, he stated that material provided to Pakistan on the probe into Mumbai attacks was "more than adequate" to proceed against the conspirators and questioned Islamabad for not prosecuting those involved in the terrorist incident, adds Times of India. "I don't want to be harsh in my first comments on Pakistan. But any prosecuting agency should be more than satisfied with the first dossier, the second answering 20 questions and the third providing clarifications," Chidambaram told reporters.
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May - 25 
The Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram issued a stern warning to the Black Widow (BW) militants, stating that the challenge thrown at the State would be met. Replying to questions, Chidambaram said that he was aware of the situation in the hill area
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The Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram issued a stern warning to the Black Widow (BW) militants, stating that the challenge thrown at the State would be met. Replying to questions, Chidambaram said that he was aware of the situation in the hill areas of Assam. “The BW has thrown a challenge to the State, we will respond to the challenge,” he said.
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May - 25 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Thoubal Khunou on May 25, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9- mm Pistol, one 9-mm Carbine, seven live rounds of ammuni
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Thoubal Khunou on May 25, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9- mm Pistol, one 9-mm Carbine, seven live rounds of ammunition and eight fired cartridge cases were recovered from the encounter site
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May - 26 
Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in the Nayagarh and Similipal attacks were arrested from Kaliapani area in the Jajpur District on May 26. The Jajpur Superintendent of Police, D.
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Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in the Nayagarh and Similipal attacks were arrested from Kaliapani area in the Jajpur District on May 26. The Jajpur Superintendent of Police, D.S. Kutey, identified the arrested Maoists as 23-year-old Mita alias Gundua, 21-year-old Hati alias Sanjaya Gagarai and 25-year-old Silu Champia. They were arrested during a joint operation by Special Operation Group personnel and Jajpur Police in the Kaliapani jungle under Kaliapani Police limits. Weapons, Maoist posters, banners and pamphlets were seized from their possession.
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May - 26 
According to Daily Excelsior, three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed while two others managed to escape in two major encounters in the Doda and Kishtwar Districts on May 26. Bodies of two militants have been recovered while
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According to Daily Excelsior, three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed while two others managed to escape in two major encounters in the Doda and Kishtwar Districts on May 26. Bodies of two militants have been recovered while a search operation was underway to trace the body of third slain militant, official sources said.
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May - 26 
According to Sentinel, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a ‘corporal’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Indra Swargiyari, from No. 3 Rayang Daruwa Basti near Jonai Dhemaji District On May 26. One US-made revolver of 38 C
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According to Sentinel, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a ‘corporal’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Indra Swargiyari, from No. 3 Rayang Daruwa Basti near Jonai Dhemaji District On May 26. One US-made revolver of 38 Calibre, large quantity of ammunition, three mobile SIM cards, one Bajaj Discover motorcycle and incriminating documents were recovered from his possession. Sources said that Indra Swargiyari was trailed for the past one week as information regarding his involvement in various extortion activities in Jonai area was being monitored. He was arrested while he was on his way to collect extortion money in Jonai Bazaar.
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May - 26 
Another outlawed militant outfit, the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), which also figures on the U.S. list of terrorist organisations, has condemned the killing of Sant Rama Nand in Vienna. Akash Radio claimed that the BKI chief Wadhawa Singh Babba
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Another outlawed militant outfit, the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), which also figures on the U.S. list of terrorist organisations, has condemned the killing of Sant Rama Nand in Vienna. Akash Radio claimed that the BKI chief Wadhawa Singh Babbar said in an e-mail that the entire Sikh Panth regretted the attack on Sant Niranjan Das and Sant Rama Nand. The e-mail said: “Everyone knows that this attack was not done by the Sikh Panth. Indian agencies are behind this attack; and they are trying to split the Ravidasiya community from the Sikh Panth. The Khalsa Panth will continue to cherish this relationship formed since the times of Guru Nanak Devji… The Khalsa Panth requests the Ravidasiya community to maintain peace. The Khalsa Panth will always stand by the Ravidasiya community and will not let the Indian agencies succeed in their mal-intensions.”
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May - 26 
India on May 26 ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until it showed more evidence of, and commitment to, action against terror groups responsible for the Mumbai attacks, The Hindu reported. “That is the policy we are pursuing as of now,” Exte
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India on May 26 ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until it showed more evidence of, and commitment to, action against terror groups responsible for the Mumbai attacks, The Hindu reported. “That is the policy we are pursuing as of now,” External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said. Asked by NDTV whether there was any possibility of ‘out-of-box’ thinking and negotiations resuming with Pakistan in other sensitive areas, he said: “We have taken a position that unless this is resolved, there could not possibly be any dialogue with Pakistan.” On the new US aid package for Pakistan, Krishna said: “We have no comments except that it should not be used against India.” He noted that Pakistan earlier used such aid against India and New Delhi drew Washington’s attention to this.
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May - 26 
Reacting to the May 25 killing of a Manipur University (MU) Professor, Mohammed Islamuddin, inside the campus, the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) has questioned the charges levelled by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) against the slain aca
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Reacting to the May 25 killing of a Manipur University (MU) Professor, Mohammed Islamuddin, inside the campus, the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) has questioned the charges levelled by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) against the slain academician. The KYKL in a press release on May 26 reportedly claimed responsibility for publicly executing the professor in broad daylight in the university campus saying that he was the ring leader of a clique within the MU which was usurping all powers of the University and using it to their selfish ends.
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May - 26 
Sentinel reported on May 26 that after being chased out from the North Cachar Hills District, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres are taking refuge in Chamtila and Rani Colony under Jirighat Police Station of Cachar Di
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Sentinel reported on May 26 that after being chased out from the North Cachar Hills District, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres are taking refuge in Chamtila and Rani Colony under Jirighat Police Station of Cachar District. Around 800 cadres of the NSCN-K are terrorising villagers of Lakhinagar in Cachar. However, Sangai Express quoting ‘publicity-in-charge’ of the NSCN-K has refuted the news report published in Sentinel. The ‘Publicity-in-Charge’ of the outfit Loveson said that elements which are trying to tarnish the image of NSCN-K would be firmly dealt with.
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May - 26 
SFs also arrested a woman militant of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) from Langlakso area under Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong District. She was identified as Jangni Tissopi (25) of Mentila area in the same
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SFs also arrested a woman militant of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) from Langlakso area under Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong District. She was identified as Jangni Tissopi (25) of Mentila area in the same District. According to her confession, she joined the KLNLF three years ago.
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May - 26 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) killed a peasant, identified as Kunja Mandingi, at Patingi village in the Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on May 26, suspecting him to be a Police informer. His
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) killed a peasant, identified as Kunja Mandingi, at Patingi village in the Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on May 26, suspecting him to be a Police informer. His dead body was found at a place about two kilometres from Narayanpatna. A letter in the name of CPI-Maoist found nearby stated that the victim had been punished for his ‘anti-people act’. The letter also threatened that anyone who would emulate Mandingi was to face his fate.
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May - 26 
The Joint Action Committee, formed against the May 25 killing of Manipur University (MU) professor, Mohammed Islamuddin, refuted the charges of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) levelled against the slain academician as baseless and unfounded, accor
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The Joint Action Committee, formed against the May 25 killing of Manipur University (MU) professor, Mohammed Islamuddin, refuted the charges of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) levelled against the slain academician as baseless and unfounded, according to Sangai Express. The KYKL in a press release on May 26 reportedly claimed responsibility for publicly executing the professor in broad daylight in the university campus saying that he was the ring leader of a clique within the MU which was usurping all powers of the University and using it to their selfish ends.
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May - 26 
Two persons, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre Lovika Assumi, were wounded in a shoot out between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Dimapur on
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Two persons, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre Lovika Assumi, were wounded in a shoot out between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Dimapur on May 26, according to Nagaland Post. A locally-made pistol, reportedly thrown away by the wounded NSCN-IM cadre, along with seven live rounds was recovered from the incident site. A vehicle belonging to a “town commander” of the NSCN-K was also recovered. Meanwhile, condemning the incident, the NSCN-K said it was an “assassination attempt” on its “town commander” by “IM gang” in which one of the assassins was shot in retaliation by its cadre. The outfit said NSCN-IM rivals had first held the bodyguard of its “town commander” at gunpoint near Plaza Bakery and using him a human shield, fired on the "town commander” who took “evasive action.” It said the bodyguard managed to free himself and escaped taking advantage of the “chaotic moment”. The NSCN-K accused the rival faction of “terrorizing” the Naga people by creating situations but reiterated that despite such “obstacles and hurdles” it would continue to co-operate with Hohos (apex tribal council) and civil society groups to bring reconciliation and unity among the Naga people.
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May - 27 
According to Sentinel, the Army personnel recovered three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the house of one Jogesh Hembrom (32), a resident of Bhodeyaguri village under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District in the night of May 27.
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According to Sentinel, the Army personnel recovered three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the house of one Jogesh Hembrom (32), a resident of Bhodeyaguri village under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District in the night of May 27.
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May - 27 
Assam Tribunes reports that as many as 67 companies of Security Forces are now operating in the North Cachar Hills District and a high level Central team held discussions with the Government of Assam to ensure peace in the District. An unnamed offici
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Assam Tribunes reports that as many as 67 companies of Security Forces are now operating in the North Cachar Hills District and a high level Central team held discussions with the Government of Assam to ensure peace in the District. An unnamed official told to Assam Tribune that the main focus at this moment is to ensure smooth running of trains in the wake of possibility of shortage of food stuff in the Barak Valley Districts and in the States of Mizoram and Tripura in the wake of frequent disruption of train services in the hill section due to attacks by the BW.
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May - 27 
Investigations revealed that Waqas Ahmed, son of Mahmood Ahmed, was born in Lahore on June 20, 1985. He was sent to India in the guise of a spectator watching an India-Pakistan cricket match in New Delhi on April 17, 2005. From there he moved to Amba
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Investigations revealed that Waqas Ahmed, son of Mahmood Ahmed, was born in Lahore on June 20, 1985. He was sent to India in the guise of a spectator watching an India-Pakistan cricket match in New Delhi on April 17, 2005. From there he moved to Ambala to sell burgers. He lived for about two years in the Bhayandar area in Mumbai, and shifted to Kanpur in August 2008. Waqas Ahmed had visited Shimla, Surat, Ambala, Patiala, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, the Nepal border and Agra to gather information. He has been booked under Sections 115, 120B, 121A, 122,123 and 124 of the Indian Penal Code; sections 3/9/4 of the Official Secrets Act and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act.
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May - 27 
On May 27, posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres warning the Police that they would avenge the killing of Sudhakar Reddy, the senior Maoist leader, were found pasted on the walls at Maddigaruvu village of G. Madugula mand
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On May 27, posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres warning the Police that they would avenge the killing of Sudhakar Reddy, the senior Maoist leader, were found pasted on the walls at Maddigaruvu village of G. Madugula mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District, The Hindu reported. As reported earlier, Reddy was killed by the Police in an encounter at Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in the Tadvai forest area of Warangal District on May 24.
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May - 27 
Police recovered 37 gelatines and 50 electronic detonators from a bus from the Kheroni Police Station area of Karbi Anglong District. The explosives were suspected to be carried for the Black Widow (BW) militant outfit. The driver Ainul Haque and hel
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Police recovered 37 gelatines and 50 electronic detonators from a bus from the Kheroni Police Station area of Karbi Anglong District. The explosives were suspected to be carried for the Black Widow (BW) militant outfit. The driver Ainul Haque and helper Noor Ahmed Ali of the bus were detained for further interrogation.
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May - 27 May - 28
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Madhya Pradesh Police on May 28 claimed to have arrested a terrorist who allegedly planted a bomb in the Chennai Express train nine years ago, reports IANS. "Ishaq Khan was arrested on a tip-off from Madhavganj in M
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Madhya Pradesh Police on May 28 claimed to have arrested a terrorist who allegedly planted a bomb in the Chennai Express train nine years ago, reports IANS. "Ishaq Khan was arrested on a tip-off from Madhavganj in Morena on Wednesday night. He planted a bomb in the Chennai Express while it was passing through the District on May 20, 2000," the Morena District Police Superintendent Amrit Meena said, adding, "Ishaq Khan was produced in a court today (May 28) and remanded to four days of Police custody.”
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May - 27 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants might enter India through sea, said Union Home Minster P. Chidambaram on May 25, according to PTI. "Enough precautions have been taken. The state government has been sensitised to the possible ent
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants might enter India through sea, said Union Home Minster P. Chidambaram on May 25, according to PTI. "Enough precautions have been taken. The state government has been sensitised to the possible entry of LTTE militants through the coastline of Tamil Nadu," he told reporters.
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May - 27 
The suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Waqas Ahmed, arrested from Bithoor in Kanpur on May 27, was remanded to Police custody for five days on May 28, reports The Hindu. Meanwhile, interrogations revealed that Ahmed was arrested in 20
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The suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Waqas Ahmed, arrested from Bithoor in Kanpur on May 27, was remanded to Police custody for five days on May 28, reports The Hindu. Meanwhile, interrogations revealed that Ahmed was arrested in 2006 by the Government Railway Police in Etawah under the Arms Act. In 2008, he was held in the Kakadeo area of Kanpur for a motorbike theft. The same year, he was booked in Mumbai in a case of auto rickshaw theft. In 2005, Ahmed was issued a passport (AD 0153781) in Lahore in Pakistan, and his visa was stamped EPR (exempted from police reporting) and carried the number P-3-88225.
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May - 27 
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on May 27 arrested a suspected agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, at Bithoor in Kanpur District, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Waqas Ahm
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The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on May 27 arrested a suspected agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, at Bithoor in Kanpur District, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Waqas Ahmed alias Zahid alias Ibrahim alias Rajesh Kumar alias Vikki, from Lahore in Pakistan. He was in possession of a voter identity card in the name of Ibrahim and an EPR (exempted from police reporting) visa, which is issued to those whose credentials are not in doubt. Incriminating documents and maps relating to the Army, fake driving licences, a pocket diary containing names and phone numbers and a Western Union receipt were also recovered from his possession. The Additional Director-General of Police, Brij Lal, said the voter identity card was issued to Waqas Ahmed in Kanpur on January 4, 2009 and he cast his vote in the recent general elections. Residing there since August 2008, he had been doing odd jobs and was also in contact with criminals, Lal added.
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May - 27 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Hungyo Dick-son Tangkhul alias Asom, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Khuman Lampak Sports complex on May 27.
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Hungyo Dick-son Tangkhul alias Asom, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Khuman Lampak Sports complex on May 27.
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May - 28 
‘Secretary general’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) outfit, Khamba Luwangcha, said it is unfortunate that such a killing should have come at a time when the people are crying out against ‘State sponsored terrorism’ wherein Police Commandos an
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‘Secretary general’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) outfit, Khamba Luwangcha, said it is unfortunate that such a killing should have come at a time when the people are crying out against ‘State sponsored terrorism’ wherein Police Commandos and Security Forces level charges after eliminating someone.
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May - 28 
A day earlier, a group of CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze five vehicles that were being used for laying a road in the Lakshmipuram Panchayat (village level self-Government) in Munchingput mandal (administrative unit) of the District.
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A day earlier, a group of CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze five vehicles that were being used for laying a road in the Lakshmipuram Panchayat (village level self-Government) in Munchingput mandal (administrative unit) of the District.
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May - 28 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Ningthoujam Basanta Singh alias Apangba, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Lamlong on May 28. Two demand letters of the KCP were recovered from his possession. Ningthoujam
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Ningthoujam Basanta Singh alias Apangba, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Lamlong on May 28. Two demand letters of the KCP were recovered from his possession. Ningthoujam confessed that he joined the KCP in May 2009 and was involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials and shops.
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May - 28 
A probe revealed that the bomb was wrapped in a newspaper published from Gwalior. On that basis, the Chennai Police investigated in Gwalior and Morena, but no arrest could be made then. The bomb had been defused by the Police then, the report added.
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A probe revealed that the bomb was wrapped in a newspaper published from Gwalior. On that basis, the Chennai Police investigated in Gwalior and Morena, but no arrest could be made then. The bomb had been defused by the Police then, the report added.
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May - 28 
According to Sangai Express, although the Central Bureau of Investigation has submitted its report to the Court on May 28, the Manipur Government has yet again failed to furnish its status report on the investigation into the February 17 killing of U
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According to Sangai Express, although the Central Bureau of Investigation has submitted its report to the Court on May 28, the Manipur Government has yet again failed to furnish its status report on the investigation into the February 17 killing of Ukhrul District official Dr. Th. Kishan and his two subordinates by militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) even after a lapse of three weeks. Resuming the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation, a division bench of the Guwahati High Court comprising Justice T. Nandakumar Singh and Justice Mutum B.K. Singh took serious note of the failure of the State respondents to file the counter affidavit disclosing the stage of investigation even after a lapse of three weeks. “We are not happy with the lapses on the part of the State respondents in filing the affidavit-in-opposition of the writ petition which involves public interest litigation with great magnitude,” the Court ruling said.
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May - 28 
According to Telegraph, two army personnel and two suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were injured in an encounter at Naamtemera Noigaon under Dergaon Police Station in Golaghat District.
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According to Telegraph, two army personnel and two suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were injured in an encounter at Naamtemera Noigaon under Dergaon Police Station in Golaghat District.
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May - 28 
Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested a militant belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit from Janbazpora in the Baramulla District. The arrested militant has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Dar alias Fahadullah, a resident of Krengsoo
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Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested a militant belonging to the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit from Janbazpora in the Baramulla District. The arrested militant has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Dar alias Fahadullah, a resident of Krengsoo Mattan in Anantnag District, a Police spokesman said.
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May - 28 May - 29
Hopeson Ningshen, a self styled ‘colonel’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the main accused in the killing of the Ukhrrul District official Th. Kishan Singh and his two subordinates, was handed over to the Centr
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Hopeson Ningshen, a self styled ‘colonel’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the main accused in the killing of the Ukhrrul District official Th. Kishan Singh and his two subordinates, was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on May 28 and was subsequently remanded to the custody of the CBI on May 29.
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May - 28 
On May 28, the Mumbai Police recovered 917 live cartridges and arrested one person in this connection, reports The Hindu. The Joint Commissioner of Police, Rakesh Maria, said that Mumbai-based Mansood Khan was arrested along with 500 live cartridges
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On May 28, the Mumbai Police recovered 917 live cartridges and arrested one person in this connection, reports The Hindu. The Joint Commissioner of Police, Rakesh Maria, said that Mumbai-based Mansood Khan was arrested along with 500 live cartridges and another 417 were found atop a public toilet. All the live rounds were reportedly of firearms .30, .32, 9 mm and .375 and 12 bore. They are good quality foreign-made cartridges, Maria added.
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May - 28 
On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khu
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On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter took place when a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in a long-range patrolling were fired upon by the Maoists at around 9.30am. The encounter, involving 40 SF personnel and some 200 Maoists, reportedly continued for 45-minutes. According to the Superintendent of Police of Khunti, Prabhat Kumar, “One out of the three rifles seized was a .303-rifle that is used by the Jharkhand Police personnel. Rebels must have looted the gun from a Police outpost. However, we are not sure from where,” adding, “three can bombs were recovered but we are yet to count the number of uniforms recovered. Besides, we have also recovered empty canvas kit bags used to carry all the equipment.” He also said that “As an exchange began, the rebels were left with little option other than escape into the nearby village (Ulung).” After the Maoists stopped firing, Police cordoned off the village and carried out a search operation that carried on till 5pm in the evening. “Afterwards, we drew out eight persons who were neither Ulung residents nor related to the villagers. After a brief inquiry, we ascertained that they were rebels and then mounted pressure on them to help recover arms, ammunition and uniforms from the area. While returning from the village, we arrested one more, a man who doubled up as an informer,” he added.
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May - 28 
People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Thongam Joshikanta Meitei alias Joshi, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong on May 28. Joshikanta confessed during interrogation that he was an advisor of the K
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People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Thongam Joshikanta Meitei alias Joshi, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong on May 28. Joshikanta confessed during interrogation that he was an advisor of the Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) and was also operating as ‘collector’ of the PREPAK under one ‘commander’ Nongdamba and he was asked to threaten the Principal of L.M.S. Law College at gunpoint in connection with the student union election. He also said he had collected a sum of INR 30,000, INR 20000, INR 25000 and INR 21000 from District Industries Centre, Hindi Training College, BET and Manipur Agriculture Department respectively for the outfit.
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May - 28 
PREPAK militant, Moirangthem Lakshman Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Lilashing Khongnangkhong on May 28. He confessed that he was involved in extortion of money along with Joshikanta and that he was an ex-presidential can
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PREPAK militant, Moirangthem Lakshman Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Lilashing Khongnangkhong on May 28. He confessed that he was involved in extortion of money along with Joshikanta and that he was an ex-presidential candidate of the Law College.
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May - 28 
Security Forces on May 28 recovered 45 kilograms of explosives from a hideout of the militants in the Gandoh area of Doda District, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the explosive material was found wrapped in a hideout of the militants
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Security Forces on May 28 recovered 45 kilograms of explosives from a hideout of the militants in the Gandoh area of Doda District, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the explosive material was found wrapped in a hideout of the militants at an isolated area of Gandoh. However, it was yet to be ascertained whether the seized material was RDX or any other form of explosives.
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May - 28 
Sentinel has reported that the ‘28th Battalion’ of the ULFA served extortion notices to several businessmen in upper Assam and set a target of collecting INR 10 million from the region. Sources said that taking advantage of the agreement between t
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Sentinel has reported that the ‘28th Battalion’ of the ULFA served extortion notices to several businessmen in upper Assam and set a target of collecting INR 10 million from the region. Sources said that taking advantage of the agreement between the Government and the pro-talks faction of the ULFA, a group of militants were serving extortion notes in the name of the ULFA’s ‘709 Battalion’ to a number of businessmen in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts. According to sources in the ULFA, a meeting was convened at the headquarters of the ‘28th Battalion’ in Myanmar three days back to discuss the financial crisis and ways to cope with it. The meeting unanimously resolved to collect INR 10 million from upper Assam and instructed its cadres to serve the extortion notes.
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May - 28 
Suspected militants shot dead two persons and set ablaze 28 houses, a school building and a community hall in a Zeme Naga village in the North Cachar Hills District on May 28, reports The Hindu. With this, the death toll in the current spate of atta
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Suspected militants shot dead two persons and set ablaze 28 houses, a school building and a community hall in a Zeme Naga village in the North Cachar Hills District on May 28, reports The Hindu. With this, the death toll in the current spate of attacks on villages of the Dimasa and Zeme Naga tribes has gone up to 24. In addition, suspected militants removed 41 sleepers from the rail track between Disaobra and Langting stations on the Lumding-Badarpur line.
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May - 28 
Two People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, including a woman, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Golapati Maning Leikai in the morning of May 28 (today), reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Mohammed Tajud
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Two People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, including a woman, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Golapati Maning Leikai in the morning of May 28 (today), reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Mohammed Tajuddin alias Ibungo alias Sanayai and Laishram Anjana alias Thoi alias Tombi alias Malemngabi. The duo confessed that they joined the outfit in 2009 and were currently working as ‘project officer in charge’ of the outfit.
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May - 28 
UNLF militant, Lourembam Lukhoi Singh alias Ichungba, was arrested from Haobam Marak Irom Leikai on May 28.
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UNLF militant, Lourembam Lukhoi Singh alias Ichungba, was arrested from Haobam Marak Irom Leikai on May 28.
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May - 29 
A female cadre of the PREPAK, identified as Kshetrimayum Ongbi Ganga Devi, was arrested by Imphal West District Police from Industrial Training Institute gate on May 29. Ganga confessed that she was a money collector of the outfit.
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A female cadre of the PREPAK, identified as Kshetrimayum Ongbi Ganga Devi, was arrested by Imphal West District Police from Industrial Training Institute gate on May 29. Ganga confessed that she was a money collector of the outfit.
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May - 29 
A five-year-old girl, Baby Phalmithing Mate, was killed and her 13-year old brother wounded in crossfire between cadres of two unspecified militant outfits at Chajol village near Moreh in Chandel District along the India-Myanmar border on May 29, acc
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A five-year-old girl, Baby Phalmithing Mate, was killed and her 13-year old brother wounded in crossfire between cadres of two unspecified militant outfits at Chajol village near Moreh in Chandel District along the India-Myanmar border on May 29, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 29 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laimayum Krishna Kumar alias Rajesh Sharma, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Lamphel Sana Keithel on May 29, reports Imphal Free Press. Laimayum confess
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laimayum Krishna Kumar alias Rajesh Sharma, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Lamphel Sana Keithel on May 29, reports Imphal Free Press. Laimayum confessed that he was asked to extort money from different Government Departments located in Imphal area.
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May - 29 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants surrendered before the Police in Kulgam District on May 29 after long stays in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where they had gone to receive arms training. Sabzar Ahmad alias Sarwar
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants surrendered before the Police in Kulgam District on May 29 after long stays in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where they had gone to receive arms training. Sabzar Ahmad alias Sarwar, a resident of Vessu in the Qazigund area of Anantnag District, and Abdul Hamid alias Abbas, a resident of Kaddar in Kulgam District, surrendered before Police in Kulgam, official sources said. They said the militants had returned a few days ago from PoK via Nepal.
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May - 29 
According to Telegraph, a woman was killed and two huts were set ablaze in the Phoiding village near Haflong on May 29 in the continuing cycle of ethnic violence in North Cachar Hills District. The attack on the Dimasa village came a day after two Ze
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According to Telegraph, a woman was killed and two huts were set ablaze in the Phoiding village near Haflong on May 29 in the continuing cycle of ethnic violence in North Cachar Hills District. The attack on the Dimasa village came a day after two Zeme Naga boys were killed and 16 cottages were set ablaze at Mabao village by an armed militant group on May 28. Sources said six armed persons came to Phoiding around 11am (IST) and began setting the huts on fire. The group also fired indiscriminately from automatic weapons, killing Noham Dibragede (48), and injuring Lomi Kemprai (50).
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May - 29 
Assam Rifles soldiers recovered six crude bombs from one Hasmat Ali of Palasbari village of the same District. In addition, Police recovered around five kilograms of explosives (ammonium nitrate) along with over four kilograms of wax from an abandone
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Assam Rifles soldiers recovered six crude bombs from one Hasmat Ali of Palasbari village of the same District. In addition, Police recovered around five kilograms of explosives (ammonium nitrate) along with over four kilograms of wax from an abandoned thatched house in West Jyotinagar area of Guwahati City.
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May - 29 
Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested three unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Baihata Chariali area of Rangiya in Kamrup District, reports Shillong Times. Five kilograms of RDX (Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine) were rec
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Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested three unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Baihata Chariali area of Rangiya in Kamrup District, reports Shillong Times. Five kilograms of RDX (Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine) were recovered from their possession.
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May - 29 
Elsewhere in the State, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group on May 29 neutralised a hideout of the militants and recovered arms, ammunition and explosives during a search operation at village Kawarian in the Poonch District. R
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Elsewhere in the State, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group on May 29 neutralised a hideout of the militants and recovered arms, ammunition and explosives during a search operation at village Kawarian in the Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include one kilogram of RDX, one pistol with one magazine and four rounds, six hand grenades, 11 grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, 80 AK rounds and some incriminating documents.
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May - 29 
Express Buzz reports that the Planning Commission on May 29 accepted in principle the State Government’s proposal for an INR 3 billion livelihood intervention programme in the four worst insurgency-affected Districts of Deogarh, Gajapati, Malkangiri
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Express Buzz reports that the Planning Commission on May 29 accepted in principle the State Government’s proposal for an INR 3 billion livelihood intervention programme in the four worst insurgency-affected Districts of Deogarh, Gajapati, Malkangiri and Sambalpur over five years. Since the four districts are covered under the Centrally-sponsored Backward Region Grant Fund, the new scheme will run concurrently with the existing programme, the main focus of which is infrastructure development. A task force of the Planning Commission headed by Secretary in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, A.N.P Sinha, has identified 33 Districts of the country, including four from Orissa, as the worst insurgency-affected Districts.
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May - 29 
Isack Kuki, ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the Kuki National Front (KNF), said that the outfit has agreed to ‘relieve’ one of its cadres, Haokhothang alias Doctorpu, on humanitarian and health grounds. He said that ‘letter heads’ of the out
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Isack Kuki, ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the Kuki National Front (KNF), said that the outfit has agreed to ‘relieve’ one of its cadres, Haokhothang alias Doctorpu, on humanitarian and health grounds. He said that ‘letter heads’ of the outfit without ‘logo’ and ‘emblem’ on the centre of the paper were fake. He also asked individuals and officials not to give ransom without receipt.
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May - 29 
Jyoti Bikash Dutta, a former Zilla Parishad Council member of the Amiopur Gaon Panchayat, was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants from his residence in the Hosgrajuli area of Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District, r
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Jyoti Bikash Dutta, a former Zilla Parishad Council member of the Amiopur Gaon Panchayat, was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants from his residence in the Hosgrajuli area of Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 29 
On May 29, Police arrested 10 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at village Risgaon in Dhamtari District for their alleged role in an ambush on a Police team on May 10, in which 12 Policemen and a civilian were killed, IANS
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On May 29, Police arrested 10 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at village Risgaon in Dhamtari District for their alleged role in an ambush on a Police team on May 10, in which 12 Policemen and a civilian were killed, IANS reported. "The insurgents, mostly active members of the village committee of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested for their role in killing of Policemen early this month," said District Superintendent of Police Neha Champawat. She also said that Police recovered Maoist literature from the suspects' houses during the search operation.
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May - 29 
Quoting sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Daily News and Analysis reported on May 29 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is getting foreign-made weapons, especially Chinese ones, from Northeast-based militant grou
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Quoting sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Daily News and Analysis reported on May 29 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is getting foreign-made weapons, especially Chinese ones, from Northeast-based militant groups. Security Forces have reportedly recovered Chinese, American, Israeli and Belgian guns, small arms, rifles and grenade launchers during encounters in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in the past two years. MHA officials have confirmed that of the total number of arms seized, roughly placed at 230, there are about 80 Chinese ones. According to senior MHA officials, arms were being smuggled through Bihar and distributed along the red corridor that stretches down to Karnataka in the south. "It is no longer about ideology. Both the Maoists and northeast militants have a common agenda and that's the only reason why arms are being supplied to the red brigade," an unnamed MHA official said. He also said Maoists are using Russian-made AK series rifles, adding, "The fire power of Maoists have improved considerably." He also said that Maoists had become much more organised than what they were some years ago. Their immaculate planning was evident during the elections when Paramilitary forces guarding polling booths suffered heavy casualties. "It was for the first time that not only security men but polling officials were also targeted in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Earlier, the attacks were limited to men in uniform," added the official.
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May - 29 
The Hindu reports that a construction contractor and president of the traders’ association of Chitrakonda town, identified as Badri Narayan Patro, was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Mantriput in Malkangiri District
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The Hindu reports that a construction contractor and president of the traders’ association of Chitrakonda town, identified as Badri Narayan Patro, was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Mantriput in Malkangiri District in the afternoon of May 29. It is suspected that the Maoists resorted to this murder to dissuade contractors from taking up construction works in the insurgency-affected remote areas.
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May - 30 
A Delhi court on May 30 extended the judicial remand by 28 days of five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists accused of carrying out the serial bomb blasts on September 13, 2008, reports The Hindu. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja s
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A Delhi court on May 30 extended the judicial remand by 28 days of five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists accused of carrying out the serial bomb blasts on September 13, 2008, reports The Hindu. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja sent accused Zeeshan Ahmed, Mohammed Shakeel, Mohammed Hakim, Saquib Nissar and Zia-Ur Rehman to further judicial remand till June 27.
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May - 30 
A group of 15 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres led by around 100 Maoist sympathizers blew up a Police outpost by detonating a landmine at Mahupadar under Mathili Police Station limits in the Malkangiri District in the night o
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A group of 15 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres led by around 100 Maoist sympathizers blew up a Police outpost by detonating a landmine at Mahupadar under Mathili Police Station limits in the Malkangiri District in the night of May 30, The Hindu reported. The Maoists also set ablaze three motorcycles, documents and furniture of the Police outpost during their attack. However, the three Police constables posted at the outpost escaped unhurt. Before leaving the area, the Maoists looted rice stored in the Forest Department storehouse at the village and also damaged the tower of a private mobile service provider.
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May - 30 
A suspected cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested by the Security Forces form Doda District, a defence spokesman said on May 30, reported The Hindu. A joint team of Rashtriya Rifles and State Police arrested Nissar Dhar, who had allegedly
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A suspected cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested by the Security Forces form Doda District, a defence spokesman said on May 30, reported The Hindu. A joint team of Rashtriya Rifles and State Police arrested Nissar Dhar, who had allegedly been working for the militant outfit, from periphery of Doda town in the evening of May 30, the spokesman added. Dhar was later handed over to local Police for further investigation, he added further.
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May - 30 
According to Telegraph, unidentified militants shot dead Magnath Basumatary, a local leader of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF), at Mokrapara Diabari under Kokrajhar Police Station limits in the afternoon of May 30.
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According to Telegraph, unidentified militants shot dead Magnath Basumatary, a local leader of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF), at Mokrapara Diabari under Kokrajhar Police Station limits in the afternoon of May 30.
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May - 30 May - 31
An Army trooper was killed while another sustained injuries during an encounter with militants at Rajpora Zachaldara in the Kupwara District on June 1, Daily Excelsior reported. On a specific input during the intervening night of May 30 and 31, troop
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An Army trooper was killed while another sustained injuries during an encounter with militants at Rajpora Zachaldara in the Kupwara District on June 1, Daily Excelsior reported. On a specific input during the intervening night of May 30 and 31, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (21st Battalion) laid an ambush in the Rajpora-Zachaldara area under the jurisdiction of Handwara Police station, a Police spokesman said in Srinagar. In the ensuing encounter, trooper Guru Raj was killed and another soldier was wounded.
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May - 30 
On May 29, the Chairman of the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), Lieutenant General Mandhata Singh, asked for the support of the Gaon Burahs (village heads), civil society groups and people to ensure that the cease-fire between the Union Government
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On May 29, the Chairman of the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), Lieutenant General Mandhata Singh, asked for the support of the Gaon Burahs (village heads), civil society groups and people to ensure that the cease-fire between the Union Government and the two Naga militant groups – the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) - are implemented effectively and pave way for composite peace talks for a solution to the Naga problem, according to Nagaland Page.
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May - 30 
On May 30, Police arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suresh Naik and Saroja, in Shimoga District, The Hindu reported. Suresh carried a head money INR 500000 and Saroja INR 100000. They were wante
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On May 30, Police arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suresh Naik and Saroja, in Shimoga District, The Hindu reported. Suresh carried a head money INR 500000 and Saroja INR 100000. They were wanted in connectin with several crimes, including the extortion of money.
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May - 30 
On May 30, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suresh Nay and his wife Horale Saroja, and seized a cache of arms, ammunition and Maoist literature from their possession in Tumkur
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On May 30, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suresh Nay and his wife Horale Saroja, and seized a cache of arms, ammunition and Maoist literature from their possession in Tumkur District, PTI reported. "Two 9 mm carbines without barrels, 28 live cartridges of 88 mm rifle, 129 cartridges of 7 mm rifle, 83 cartridges of 0.303 rifles, 86 gelatin sticks, 200 detonators and Maoist literature were recovered from their possession," the Director General of Police Ajai Kumar Singh said on June 1. The arrested duo was involved in the burning of a State owned Transport Corporation bus at Agumbe in the Shimoga District on July 1, 2007, Singh added.
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May - 30 
Police arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Pramod Kalita and Satish Rajbongshi, and one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Birchandra Singh, from the Baihata Chariali area of Kamrup District, reports Sentin
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Police arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Pramod Kalita and Satish Rajbongshi, and one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Birchandra Singh, from the Baihata Chariali area of Kamrup District, reports Sentinel. 50 kilograms of RDX, five kilograms of ammonium nitrate and some detonators were recovered from their possession. Police claimed that on the eve of ULFA’s protest day (May 30), the militants were on an extortion drive in Kamrup, including Guwahati city. They arrived at Baihata Chariali to meet one bomb-expert, the report added.
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May - 31 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukesh alias Ramesh Baruar, was killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police at Traka village in Sarguja District on May 31, PTI. Mukesh, who was carry
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukesh alias Ramesh Baruar, was killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police at Traka village in Sarguja District on May 31, PTI. Mukesh, who was carrying a head money of INR 25,000, was wanted in over 20 criminal cases. Police recovered a 315 bore rifle and 17 live cartridges from the encounter site. Police said three associates of Mukesh, however, managed to escape into the forest, adds IANS.
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May - 31 
A former People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khagembam Mahesh alias Rishikesh, was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel near Waithou along the India-Myanmar road under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District on May 31, reports Imphal Free Pres
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A former People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khagembam Mahesh alias Rishikesh, was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel near Waithou along the India-Myanmar road under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District on May 31, reports Imphal Free Press. His accomplice, however, managed to escape from the incident site. The report adds that Khagembam opened fire on the Assam Rifles personnel when they asked his accomplice who was riding a motorcycle to stop. Khagembam was the pillion rider of his accomplice and he was killed in the retaliatory firing of the Assam Rifles personnel. Khagembam’s family members said he had joined the PLA ten years ago and later deserted the outfit on medical grounds. They further said he left his home since the Assam Rifles was trying to arrest him.
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May - 31 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Bramhacharimayum Ratan Sharma alias Mangal, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Heirok Litan Makhong area on May 31. Bramhacharimayum confessed that he joined the outfit in 2000 and got military
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Bramhacharimayum Ratan Sharma alias Mangal, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Heirok Litan Makhong area on May 31. Bramhacharimayum confessed that he joined the outfit in 2000 and got military training at Khongtam in the same year. He was operating under the ‘finance section’ of the outfit in Thoubal District.
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May - 31 
An Army trooper, D. K. Roy, was killed while another, Pradeep, sustained injuries in militant firing on two ambush parties at Panar forests in the Kupwara District.
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An Army trooper, D. K. Roy, was killed while another, Pradeep, sustained injuries in militant firing on two ambush parties at Panar forests in the Kupwara District.
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May - 31 
As many as 300-400 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants may have infiltrated into India in the guise of refugees fleeing Sri Lanka, according to Times of India. Sources said intelligence agencies had received reports that lower level LTT
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As many as 300-400 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants may have infiltrated into India in the guise of refugees fleeing Sri Lanka, according to Times of India. Sources said intelligence agencies had received reports that lower level LTTE cadres may have infiltrated into India and could be among those currently being held in high security camps for screening. Coastal States like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have been on high alert for some time now following the Sri Lankan military action against LTTE that had thousands of Tamil civilians fleeing the war zone. Union Home Ministry sources said they had received reports of LTTE militants making their way into refugee camps. "All refugees are being screened and we are keeping any suspicious people in high security camps. The rest are being sent to open camps," an unnamed ministry official said. Besides the rigorous screening process, authorities have also sent two expert teams to de-mine regions which are free of LTTE-control, along with a team of doctors and relief worth INR one billion. Meanwhile, the Navy, Coast Guard and troops in the Southern Command are on alert to prevent LTTE militants from entering Indian Territory, the report added.
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May - 31 
In the State, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a large quantity of explosive devices and ammunition, including 12 kilograms of RDX, during a search operation at Ari in the Poonch District on May 31. The seizure included 12 kg RDX,
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In the State, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a large quantity of explosive devices and ammunition, including 12 kilograms of RDX, during a search operation at Ari in the Poonch District on May 31. The seizure included 12 kg RDX, 251 electronic detonators, 66 grenade launchers, three improvised explosive devices (IED), mortar bombs, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, one Chinese pistol with two magazines and eight rounds, 333 AK rounds besides two magazines, three IED timers, six IED boxes, four Chinese grenades, six RPG grenades and 15 meters wire.
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May - 31 
Militants shot dead a village official hailing from Muqaam-Donadu in the Keller Police station area of Shopian District. 48-year-old Saifuddin Kallar was shot dead at Zehan Behak in the jurisdiction of Police station Shopian, the sources said. No mil
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Militants shot dead a village official hailing from Muqaam-Donadu in the Keller Police station area of Shopian District. 48-year-old Saifuddin Kallar was shot dead at Zehan Behak in the jurisdiction of Police station Shopian, the sources said. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for any of the three incidents so far.
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May - 31 
On May 31, Militants shot dead Special Police Officer (SPO) Fayaz Ahmad Bhat from close range while he was on duty at a bus stand in Sopore town of Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the killing of the SPO also led to
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On May 31, Militants shot dead Special Police Officer (SPO) Fayaz Ahmad Bhat from close range while he was on duty at a bus stand in Sopore town of Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the killing of the SPO also led to death of a leader of the Lok Janshakti Party, Feroze Ahmad Malik, who was present in the bus stand when militants shot at Bhat. According to preliminary investigation, Malik, who unsuccessfully contested the Legislative Assembly elections in 2008 from Sopore constituency, died due to cardiac arrest. However, eyewitnesses said Malik might have died due to head injury suffered due to falling on the road as there were some injury marks on the back of his head. Malik had reportedly been target of an acid attack by unidentified persons two months but escaped with minor burn injuries to his neck.
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May - 31 
On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capa
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On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police Station and recovered four 9-mm pistols along with few AK-47 bullets. While no Policeman was injured in the encounters, Police claimed that a Maoist was shot dead in the 30-minute gun battle. His body, however, was taken away by his associates.
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May - 31 
One India Reserve Battalion Rifleman Kangjam Dimajit was remanded to Police custody for seven days till June 6 for his involvement in the killing of Manipur University Professor Mohammed Islamuddin inside the campus, according to Sangai Express. He
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One India Reserve Battalion Rifleman Kangjam Dimajit was remanded to Police custody for seven days till June 6 for his involvement in the killing of Manipur University Professor Mohammed Islamuddin inside the campus, according to Sangai Express. He surrendered at Singjamei Police Station on May 28.
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May - 31 
Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested regions to enable them earn a livelihood and join the mainstream. About 250 youths from the insurgency-affected areas are presently being trained for recruitment in the army, paramilitary forces and Jharkha
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Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested regions to enable them earn a livelihood and join the mainstream. About 250 youths from the insurgency-affected areas are presently being trained for recruitment in the army, paramilitary forces and Jharkhand Police. According to the Superintendent of Police in Ranchi, Praveen Kumar, the initiative is sure to break the local support base of the Maoists, who recruit a large number of local youth every year. "Our main concentration was rural areas. Because we know that those living in big cities will get this opportunity anytime because of their geographical location. But those living in villages don't even have access to newspapers and basic information. There are many unemployed youth who are school dropouts and are idle. They do not even try or don't have the right channel to do anything," Kumar said, adding, “According to my personal observation, all this has created a furore among the Maoists because they are aware that this initiative would lead to eradication of their local support base."
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May - 31 
Police arrested 36 CPI-Maoist cadres, including 12 women, belonging to the Banspahari unit of the Police Santras Birodhi Public Committee of West Midnapore in West Bengal while they were taking out a rally in support of the bandh at Chakulia in East
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Police arrested 36 CPI-Maoist cadres, including 12 women, belonging to the Banspahari unit of the Police Santras Birodhi Public Committee of West Midnapore in West Bengal while they were taking out a rally in support of the bandh at Chakulia in East Singbhum District in the evening of May 31, Statesman reported.
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May - 31 
Police arrested the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, Mohit Hojai, for allegedly giving INR 10 million to two persons for purchasing arms for a militant outfit, reports Telegraph. R.H. Khan, a liaison official
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Police arrested the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, Mohit Hojai, for allegedly giving INR 10 million to two persons for purchasing arms for a militant outfit, reports Telegraph. R.H. Khan, a liaison official of the District council and a former deputy director in the social welfare department, was also arrested along with Hojai from Halflong in North Cachar Hills District. Sources said Hojai had been kept at an undisclosed location and would be interrogated in connection with the recent recovery of INR 10 million from Brojen Hojai and Babul Kemprai, who were arrested from the Assam-Meghalaya border on April 2. Apart from the cash, two small weapons and stationery of the Black Widow (BW) outfit were also recovered from their possession. The duo alleged that Mohit Hojai had given them the money to purchase weapons for the BW from an international arms dealer. Mohit Hojai had gone underground for over two months after the incident, but surfaced in Haflong town last month and took charge of the council. A Police team from Guwahati went to Haflong and arrested Hojai. Sources said Hojai had paid the amount to the BW as “protection money”.
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May - 31 
Police neutralized a major arms racket linked to secessionists and left-wing extremists in Nagaland and Orissa and arrested three persons belonging to Orissa in Ernakulam District, The Hindu reported on May 31. The accused were arrested while purchas
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Police neutralized a major arms racket linked to secessionists and left-wing extremists in Nagaland and Orissa and arrested three persons belonging to Orissa in Ernakulam District, The Hindu reported on May 31. The accused were arrested while purchasing guns from an armoury in the city using fake licence, purchase permit and No Objection Certificate, purported to have been issued by the Government of Nagaland. The three were identified as Rathiranjan Parida, Bipin Bihari Behra and Biranji Narayan Behra. They had moved over 20 guns in this manner during the last one year, said P.M. Varghese, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam.
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May - 31 
Ratani Bala Brahma alias Nani (32) was critically injured when unidentified militants shot at her in the same night at Rabhapara in Kokrajhar District. Police sources said her husband Nikhil Brahma, a BPPF supporter, was the intended target.
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Ratani Bala Brahma alias Nani (32) was critically injured when unidentified militants shot at her in the same night at Rabhapara in Kokrajhar District. Police sources said her husband Nikhil Brahma, a BPPF supporter, was the intended target.
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May - 31 
The Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that 70 militancy-related incidents had taken place in the hill District in the past four months and at least 20 persons had been killed and more than 1,600 persons rendered homeless in the attacks. Separtely
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The Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that 70 militancy-related incidents had taken place in the hill District in the past four months and at least 20 persons had been killed and more than 1,600 persons rendered homeless in the attacks. Separtely, the Union Government has intensified efforts to restore normalcy in North Cachar Hills District with the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram summoning Assam Chief Secretary P.C. Sharma and the Director-General of Police, G.M. Srivastava, to Delhi in the evening of June 1 (today) to review the law and order in the District, reports Telegraph.
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May - 31 
The CPI-Maoist cadres on May 31 exploded an iron ore pipeline of the Essar Company at Rollagedda in the Chitrakonda area of the same District.
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The CPI-Maoist cadres on May 31 exploded an iron ore pipeline of the Essar Company at Rollagedda in the Chitrakonda area of the same District.
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May - 31 
The Hindu reports that a suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Mohammad Sajid, who allegedly carried out printing work for the Indian Army, was arrested in Bikaner District on May 31. Sajid, a resident of Bilalganj at Lahore in Pakistan,
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The Hindu reports that a suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Mohammad Sajid, who allegedly carried out printing work for the Indian Army, was arrested in Bikaner District on May 31. Sajid, a resident of Bilalganj at Lahore in Pakistan, infiltrated into India via Bangladesh and Nepal and had established himself as a resident of Bikaner as a tenant under the assumed name of Lakhan Joshi since 2005, the Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence), M. K. Devarajan, said. Sajid had been reportedly running a printing press in the city where he purportedly managed to get some job works for Army units located there. Devarajan affirmed that the ISI gave him training in intelligence work and Hindi in the Lahore Military Hospital for three months. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Police have registered a case against Sajid under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and the Foreigners Act, 1946.
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May - 31 
The ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah, who has been hiding in Bangladesh for many years now, is reported to be in China for about a month now, intelligence agencies have indicated. Government sources told Indian Express that Indian intelligence a
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The ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah, who has been hiding in Bangladesh for many years now, is reported to be in China for about a month now, intelligence agencies have indicated. Government sources told Indian Express that Indian intelligence agencies have been able to intercept Baruah’s mobile phone and satellite phone conversations from China and are also aware of his precise location in that country. Though there is no clarity on the reason for his visit, sources said Baruah might have travelled to China in the hope of procuring some arms. His China visit comes at a time when the Awami League Government under Sheikh Hasina has initiated a crackdown on the ULFA and other Indian insurgent groups who have taken shelter in that country.
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*Data till , April 17, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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