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May - 1 
a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured as Pakistani forces opened fire on May 1 at Nangi Tekri and Kripan posts in the Krishna Ghati along the LoC in the same District, according to Sify.com. “The fire from across the LoC was unprovoked. W
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a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured as Pakistani forces opened fire on May 1 at Nangi Tekri and Kripan posts in the Krishna Ghati along the LoC in the same District, according to Sify.com. “The fire from across the LoC was unprovoked. We also retaliated. It was a machine gun fire,” an unnamed senior Army officer told .
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A combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Laphupat and Nongmaikhong areas and arrested four over ground workers (OGWs) of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (P
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A combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Laphupat and Nongmaikhong areas and arrested four over ground workers (OGWs) of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on May 1, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Heisnam Biren Singh (45), Ningthoujam Sanatomba Singh (60), Salam Magulleiba Singh (35) and Ningthoujam Chandrababu Singh (22). The recovery included four AK series assault rifles, 195 live ammunitions of AK rifles, 81 live ammunitions of 7.62 LMG, 110 live ammunitions of US carbine, 8 lethod bombs, two Chinese hand grenades, 9 AK magazines, 4 LMG magazines, 6 US carbine magazines, one binocular and two detonators.
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A trader, Rabin Agarwal, who was rescued from the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants during their bid to abduct him on April 22, received three text messages from two Assam numbers on May 1, reports Telegraph. The messages said Agarwals
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A trader, Rabin Agarwal, who was rescued from the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants during their bid to abduct him on April 22, received three text messages from two Assam numbers on May 1, reports Telegraph. The messages said Agarwals would have to pay INR 10 million or face dire consequences. The messages also mentioned that the time and venue where the money should be sent would be communicated later. A KLO militant, Gopal Barman alias Marang Singh, was arrested while trying to abduct the trader on April 22. Gopal, who hailed from Kanturka in Habbibpur, had been trained in Bangladesh and had been in the Korkajhor forest of Assam for 12 years. He had been remanded in Police custody for 14 days and was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 30 for further interrogation.
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About 200 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed the girls’ school premises at Dhepaguda under Narayapatna area in Koraput District and triggered at least three bomb blasts on May 1. The school premise was partially
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About 200 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed the girls’ school premises at Dhepaguda under Narayapatna area in Koraput District and triggered at least three bomb blasts on May 1. The school premise was partially damaged in the attack. The place is barely a few metres away from a Border Security Force (BSF) camp. No one was injured in the attack.
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Bangladesh on May 1 handed over Ranjan Daimary, the ‘president’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), to India, according to Indian Express. Ranjan Daimary (50), wanted in numerous cases, was handed over at Dawki along the India-Bangla
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Bangladesh on May 1 handed over Ranjan Daimary, the ‘president’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), to India, according to Indian Express. Ranjan Daimary (50), wanted in numerous cases, was handed over at Dawki along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. Daimary’s handing over came exactly five months after United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa and two others were arrested and brought to India. He is the fifth militant leader of an armed underground outfit of Assam to be handed over by Bangladesh. Daimary, founder of the NDFB was named as the prime accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the serial blasts of October 30, 2008 that had killed 88 persons and injured 540 persons in Guwahati and four other towns of Assam. Confirming his arrest, official sources in Guwahati said Daimary was handed over by Bangladesh Rifles to the Border Security Force (BSF), which in turn handed him over to the Assam Police. He was later shifted to Guwahati. Sources said Daimary was detained at Jinaighat in Sherpur District of Bangladesh in mid-April.
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 1 foiled a major infiltration bid after a fierce gun battle with militants along the Indo-Pak border in Samba District. The BSF picked up movement of a large group of armed militants near Ballard forward p
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 1 foiled a major infiltration bid after a fierce gun battle with militants along the Indo-Pak border in Samba District. The BSF picked up movement of a large group of armed militants near Ballard forward post in Ramgarh sub-sector in the morning. The militants opened fire on the post following which BSF personnel and patrolling parties retaliated. The exchange of fire continued intermittently till 4:00hours. Later, militants managed to escape towards the Pakistani side, BSF said, adding the militants were given cover firing by security forces on the other side. There was no casualty on the Indian side. A search operation has been launched in the area.
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Four Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), including a woman, surrendered at Gadchiroli District on the occasion of the State's 50th Foundation Day on May 1, reported DNA. The women belonged to Sironcha and Platoon 19 while the men were from Aheri and Perimil
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Four Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), including a woman, surrendered at Gadchiroli District on the occasion of the State's 50th Foundation Day on May 1, reported DNA. The women belonged to Sironcha and Platoon 19 while the men were from Aheri and Perimili Dalam (squad).
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Manika Kumbruka alias Kumari (19), a ‘deputy commander’ in the team of Maoist ‘commander’ Azad, surrendered in Rayagada District on May 1, reported IANS. Earlier, she used to be the ‘commander’ of Jangudi Dalam (squad) of the Maoists
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Manika Kumbruka alias Kumari (19), a ‘deputy commander’ in the team of Maoist ‘commander’ Azad, surrendered in Rayagada District on May 1, reported IANS. Earlier, she used to be the ‘commander’ of Jangudi Dalam (squad) of the Maoists
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Security Forces recovered a skeleton and five landmines from Bhalukbasa forest in West Midnapore District on May 1, reported IANS. The body is suspected to be of a Maoist operative.
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Security Forces recovered a skeleton and five landmines from Bhalukbasa forest in West Midnapore District on May 1, reported IANS. The body is suspected to be of a Maoist operative.
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The Delhi Police were put on high alert on May 1 after intelligence reports indicated possible terror strikes at public places, including busy markets and malls, here during the weekend, reports The Hindu. Nearly 10,000 additional personnel have been
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The Delhi Police were put on high alert on May 1 after intelligence reports indicated possible terror strikes at public places, including busy markets and malls, here during the weekend, reports The Hindu. Nearly 10,000 additional personnel have been deployed across the city. The security was intensified after an alert issued in the night of April 30 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and a travel advisory issued by the United States Embassy on May 1 stating there were increased indications of “imminent” terrorist attacks.
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the Ex- Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) Welfare Society at Langhin Tiniali in the Karbi Anglong District said on May 1 that Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB is actively involved in various anti-social activities in the District. At Langhin Bazaar all
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the Ex- Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) Welfare Society at Langhin Tiniali in the Karbi Anglong District said on May 1 that Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB is actively involved in various anti-social activities in the District. At Langhin Bazaar all the Bodo leaders set ablaze the extortion letters served to the common people, servicemen and businessmen in the District, and they raised slogan against Ranjan Daimary and the other NDFB leaders.
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May - 1 
The Manipur Cabinet took a decision to disallow the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to the State in view of the likely civil strife it would cause. Muivah is planning to vi
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The Manipur Cabinet took a decision to disallow the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to the State in view of the likely civil strife it would cause. Muivah is planning to visit his native village Somdal in Ukhrul District by road passing through Mao gate in Senapati District. To stop the NSCN-IM leader from entering Manipur, restriction under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 was proclaimed in Senapati district in addition to deployment of additional forces.
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May - 1 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked Muivah to abort the proposed visit to his native village and other Naga inhabited areas of Manipur.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked Muivah to abort the proposed visit to his native village and other Naga inhabited areas of Manipur.
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Two OGWs of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Heisnam Birbabu Singh and his wife Heisnam Ougbi Leirang Devi, were arrested by a combined the Assam Rifles personnel and Kumbi Police at Moirang in Bishnupur District. The locals of Moi
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Two OGWs of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Heisnam Birbabu Singh and his wife Heisnam Ougbi Leirang Devi, were arrested by a combined the Assam Rifles personnel and Kumbi Police at Moirang in Bishnupur District. The locals of Moirang area were also instrumental in handing over the couple who were operating for a faction of the KCP.
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May - 2 
A 16-year-old girl affiliated to a Naxalite (Left Wing Extremists) outfit was allegedly raped by other members for fleeing the camp in Latehar District, Police said on May 1, reported PTI. The girl ran away from a camp about five days ago.
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A 16-year-old girl affiliated to a Naxalite (Left Wing Extremists) outfit was allegedly raped by other members for fleeing the camp in Latehar District, Police said on May 1, reported PTI. The girl ran away from a camp about five days ago.
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May - 2 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sarangthem Tomal alias Malemnganba (25), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Kakching Khunou bazaar area on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sarangthem Tomal alias Malemnganba (25), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Kakching Khunou bazaar area on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press. He had joined the outfit in 2002 and completed his training at Laihas under the ‘command’ of one Langamba, said the Police.
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May - 2 
A militant hideout was neutralised during joint operation of Police and Army in the Mahore area of Reasi District, Kashmir Times reported. 445 rounds of AK rifle and 11 detonators were recovered from the hideout.
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A militant hideout was neutralised during joint operation of Police and Army in the Mahore area of Reasi District, Kashmir Times reported. 445 rounds of AK rifle and 11 detonators were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 2 
A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre, Raju Singh, was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Beygaon of Karbi Anglong District on May 2, reports Telegraph. A 9-mm pistol and grenade were recovered
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A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre, Raju Singh, was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Beygaon of Karbi Anglong District on May 2, reports Telegraph. A 9-mm pistol and grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 2 
A suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Sana Khan, was arrested by the Police from Hatigaon in Guwahati city on May 2.
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A suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Sana Khan, was arrested by the Police from Hatigaon in Guwahati city on May 2.
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Another militant hideout was neutralised at Thal Top in the Kalai forested area of Poonch District on May 2. One AK rifle with magazine, one Chinese pistol with two magazines and three rounds, 398 rounds of AK ammunition and a mobile phone were recov
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Another militant hideout was neutralised at Thal Top in the Kalai forested area of Poonch District on May 2. One AK rifle with magazine, one Chinese pistol with two magazines and three rounds, 398 rounds of AK ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 2 
Anti-talks faction of the NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary was produced before the Court of Chief judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 2 where he was remanded to 12 days of Police custody.
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Anti-talks faction of the NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary was produced before the Court of Chief judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 2 where he was remanded to 12 days of Police custody.
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May - 2 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Government was ready for discussion with the NDFB minus the demand for sovereignty if the outfit wanted, reported Sentinel. Gogoi said, “For the sake of peace in the State, the government is ready to hol
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Government was ready for discussion with the NDFB minus the demand for sovereignty if the outfit wanted, reported Sentinel. Gogoi said, “For the sake of peace in the State, the government is ready to hold discussion with the NDFB that, however, has to give up the demand for sovereignty.”
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May - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Rajkumar Nayak, an activist of the 'Salwa Judum', (anti-Maoist vigilante group), under Mirtur Police station in Bijapur District on May 2.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Rajkumar Nayak, an activist of the 'Salwa Judum', (anti-Maoist vigilante group), under Mirtur Police station in Bijapur District on May 2.
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May - 2 
Dayal Mahato, Bandhgora branch committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was abducted from Jamberia village on May 1 and subsequently shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in
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Dayal Mahato, Bandhgora branch committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was abducted from Jamberia village on May 1 and subsequently shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jangalmahal region of West Midnapore District. His dead body was found on May 2.
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May - 2 
Director General of Tripura Police Pranay Sahay said that there were reports of National Liberation Front of Tripura’s (NLFT) movements prior to Tripura Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections scheduled to be held on May 3 (today), reports Tripur
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Director General of Tripura Police Pranay Sahay said that there were reports of National Liberation Front of Tripura’s (NLFT) movements prior to Tripura Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections scheduled to be held on May 3 (today), reports Tripurainfo. He said, “This time extremist threat during ADC elections is less. Nevertheless, movement of some militants in some vulnerable localities cannot be ruled out altogether.” He said that movements of some NLFT militants were reported from rural areas of Kanchanpur, Chhamanu, Langtarai Valley, Manikpur, Ganganagar, Mungiakami and Gandacherra in Dhalai District and Dhalai-South District border.
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May - 2 
During preliminary questioning, Zargar is reported to have confessed that he had to depart for New Delhi on May 1 as per directions of the Lashkar outfit. He was told that a person, whose identity had not been disclosed to him, will hand over explosi
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During preliminary questioning, Zargar is reported to have confessed that he had to depart for New Delhi on May 1 as per directions of the Lashkar outfit. He was told that a person, whose identity had not been disclosed to him, will hand over explosives to him in the vehicle enroute Jammu to New Delhi. He had to plant explosive devices in busy markets of New Delhi to trigger blasts. Sources said simultaneously one or two more militants, who had been camping in New Delhi, had to plant explosives in other markets. The Lashkar plot was aimed at engineering serial blasts in busy markets of New Delhi, sources said.
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May - 2 
Four cadres of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) were convicted of arms smuggling and imprisoned for 17 years in Bangladesh, said Additional Director General of Meghalaya Police (Special Branch) S. K. Jain on May 2, reports Times of
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Four cadres of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) were convicted of arms smuggling and imprisoned for 17 years in Bangladesh, said Additional Director General of Meghalaya Police (Special Branch) S. K. Jain on May 2, reports Times of India. "Sketchy reports from various networks confirmed that the four convicted Indians in Bangladesh are members of the outlawed HNLC," said Jain. On April 29, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge of Sylhet-I convicted Robin (35), Mill (28), Over (25) and Star (24) - all hailing from Shillong - in a five-year-old case of arms smuggling. All the four, Jain said, were wanted by the Meghalaya Police for their involvement in the biggest bank robbery in Jaintia Hills District on January 24, 2005. On July 15, 2005, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers arrested the four HNLC militants from Karaballa point under Sylhet District after they entered Bangladesh through Karimganj sector in Assam. The BDR recovered from their possession an AK 56 rifle, three grenades, two 9-mm pistols, 316 bullets and four magazines of AK 56 rifle, 328 bullets and three magazines of 9-mm pistol, INR 3,000 and BDT 2,700. According to the Police official, the HNLC is closely linked to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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May - 2 
Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested and substantial amount of explosives and arms seized from them by Security Forces in separate operations on May 2, reported PTI. While two cadres were picked up from Pallapadu forest of Gajapati District, two othe
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Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested and substantial amount of explosives and arms seized from them by Security Forces in separate operations on May 2, reported PTI. While two cadres were picked up from Pallapadu forest of Gajapati District, two others were arrested from Tekguda jungles in Malkangiri District. They were identified as Manas Majhi alias Laden (30) and Giffio Pradhan alias Gullu of Adaba area in Gajapati. Others were identified as Bandi Sodi (28) and Deba Madkami (25) of Tekguda village in Malkangiri District. Twenty-five detonators, huge quantities of fuse wire, starters and a single barrel rifle were seized from them.
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May - 2 
Four persons, including two children, were injured in two grenade blasts in two separate incidents in Doda District on May 2. Reports said two militants lobbed a grenade inside the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member Dev Raj at village
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Four persons, including two children, were injured in two grenade blasts in two separate incidents in Doda District on May 2. Reports said two militants lobbed a grenade inside the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member Dev Raj at village Khangna in Koti area under the jurisdiction of Doda Police Station. While Dev Raj, who was target of the militants, survived, his 18 year old son Rakesh Kumar and a neighbour Chuni Lal, 60 were injured. In another incident, two minor brothers reportedly fiddled with a grenade while playing outside their houses at Defa Dhar in Doda.
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May - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested Govind Marandi alias Govind Manjhi, a ‘zonal commander’ (comprising Dhanbad, Giridih and Jamtara Districts) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Shakti Chowk of Tetulmari Police station area in Dhanbad D
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Jharkhand Police arrested Govind Marandi alias Govind Manjhi, a ‘zonal commander’ (comprising Dhanbad, Giridih and Jamtara Districts) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Shakti Chowk of Tetulmari Police station area in Dhanbad District on May 2.
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May - 2 
Meghalaya Governor R. S. Mooshahary earlier stated that "ANVC is losing its strength and credibility." Further, Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh asked leaders of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to give up armed st
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Meghalaya Governor R. S. Mooshahary earlier stated that "ANVC is losing its strength and credibility." Further, Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh asked leaders of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to give up armed struggle for a Hynniewtrep homeland and join the mainstream.
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May - 2 
On May 2, a team of the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) detained one more suspect, identified as Sanjay Gupta, a small-scale industrialist, from Mhow, 25 kilometres from Indore for questioning in connection with the 2007 Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah
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On May 2, a team of the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) detained one more suspect, identified as Sanjay Gupta, a small-scale industrialist, from Mhow, 25 kilometres from Indore for questioning in connection with the 2007 Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah (Sufi Shrine) blast, reports Times of India. In all, two people have been arrested and two others detained for the Ajmer blast so far.
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May - 2 
On the basis of information provided by Punjab Police, a Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militant, identified as Nirmal Singh alias Nimma, was arrested from Fokatpura locality under Devendranagar Police Station in Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP)
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On the basis of information provided by Punjab Police, a Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militant, identified as Nirmal Singh alias Nimma, was arrested from Fokatpura locality under Devendranagar Police Station in Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP) Om Prakash Pal said, reports PTI. Nimma was arrested from a house in Fokatpura, Pal said, adding he was handed over to Punjab Police. Nimma was earlier a cdare of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and is currently in touch with KZF's Neeta Group, the SP said. According to Pal, Singh came to India from Greece in February 2010 and was missing from Punjab since February 28.
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May - 2 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead one Sudama Singh near Bhelburu forest under Bano Police Station when he was returning home at Badkaduil village in Simdega District on May 2, reported P
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead one Sudama Singh near Bhelburu forest under Bano Police Station when he was returning home at Badkaduil village in Simdega District on May 2, reported PTI. Singh was a close relative of the CPI-Maoist's self styled ‘zonal commander’ Debu.
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May - 2 
Police on May 2 arrested a militant of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfit, presently working for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was linked to a major terror plot to carry out blasts in busy markets of New Delhi on May 2 or May 3 (today) for which a high
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Police on May 2 arrested a militant of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfit, presently working for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was linked to a major terror plot to carry out blasts in busy markets of New Delhi on May 2 or May 3 (today) for which a high alert had been sounded by the Union Home Ministry and an advisory had also been issued by the United States and Australia. The militant, identified as Omar Zargar son of Ghulam Nabi Zargar, a resident of Nawa Bazaar, was arrested from a terror hideout at Nawa Bazaar in Srinagar City before he could reach New Delhi to execute the plan along with some other associates, reportedly camping in the Union Capital. A satellite telephone, which is generally given by Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to top commanders, has been recovered from the possession of Omar Zargar. According to sources, Zargar was an active stone pelter and had rather become a ring leader of stone pelters for the past some time.
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May - 2 
Police sources reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) is currently divided into three groups. Police said that the first major group belongs to those cadres whose primary interest is to be rich by means of extortion. "Most of the cadres
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Police sources reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) is currently divided into three groups. Police said that the first major group belongs to those cadres whose primary interest is to be rich by means of extortion. "Most of the cadres belonging to this group have already associated themselves with the new militant outfit GNLA [Garo National Liberation Army] led by Meghalaya Police 'DSP' Champion R. Marak," Police sources said on April 30. The GNLA has been under the Police scanner for serving extortion notes, ranging from INR 500, 000 to ten million , to petrol pump owners, coal dealers and businessmen in the coal-rich Districts of Garo Hills. Police sources said the second group includes mostly the top leaders, who are involved in peace talks with the Government. "These top leaders of the ANVC are also living lavish lifestyle," Police sources added. On the other hand, the third group with a very few numbers includes those who wanted to return to the mainstream. "Most of them are ANVC members for namesake only. They are fed up with the outfit's activities," Police sources said.
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May - 2 
Security agencies believed that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Basharat Saleem has been killed by a top ranking commander of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), a senior Police officer said, Daily Excelsior reported on May 2. "Basharat is most likely dead.
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Security agencies believed that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Basharat Saleem has been killed by a top ranking commander of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), a senior Police officer said, Daily Excelsior reported on May 2. "Basharat is most likely dead. There are credible inputs that he was killed by HuM militants led by the outfit's commander Noman four to five days back," the officer said added. Basharat was on most wanted list of the security agencies in North Kashmir as he had evaded their dragnet three times since the beginning of 2010. "Basharat was one of the few local militants who rose quickly through the ranks to be among the most powerful ultras in North Kashmir within a short span of time," he added further. The officer said efforts were on to trace the body of the militant.
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May - 2 
Security sources said that in recent times, the anti-talk faction of the NDFB, suffered severe setbacks as the SFs achieved success in the operations against the outfit. However, cadres of the outfit are still indulging in extortions and abductions i
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Security sources said that in recent times, the anti-talk faction of the NDFB, suffered severe setbacks as the SFs achieved success in the operations against the outfit. However, cadres of the outfit are still indulging in extortions and abductions in the areas bordering Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh taking advantage of the lack of adequate security cover in the area. Army sources said that 28 cadres of the outfit were killed in the first four months of 2010. Sources also revealed that 13 cadres of the anti-talk faction of the NDFB were killed in the counter-insurgency operations in January 2010, seven were killed in February, five were killed in March and three were killed in April. In 2009, more than 70 cadres of the outfit were killed.
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May - 2 
SFs neutralised an arms and explosives-manufacturing factory at Kathaldi char (River Island) under Bilasipara Police Station in Dhubri District. One Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Abu Bakkar Mondal, a resident of Kathaldi char, w
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SFs neutralised an arms and explosives-manufacturing factory at Kathaldi char (River Island) under Bilasipara Police Station in Dhubri District. One Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Abu Bakkar Mondal, a resident of Kathaldi char, was arrested. A revolver and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. SFs also recovered a huge amount of equipment used to manufacture weapons and bombs and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Mondal’s residence, where he had allegedly been running the factory. Sources said, “Abu Bakkar Mondal confessed that he had been supplying the arms, ammunition and explosives to the militants groups (names not disclosed) operating in this part of the region.”
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May - 2 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) shot dead a registered medical practitioner, Subhash Mahto, when he was on his way to Jamshedpur from Bota village in East Singhbhum District on May 2.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) shot dead a registered medical practitioner, Subhash Mahto, when he was on his way to Jamshedpur from Bota village in East Singhbhum District on May 2.
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May - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Ram Mandi, a member of the anti Maoist ‘Gana Pratirodh Committee’ [People's Resistance Committee], near Jhargram in the Lalgrah region of West Midnapore District on May 2, reported The Hi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Ram Mandi, a member of the anti Maoist ‘Gana Pratirodh Committee’ [People's Resistance Committee], near Jhargram in the Lalgrah region of West Midnapore District on May 2, reported The Hindu. Gana Pratirodh Committee is backed by ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).
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May - 2 
The SFs destroyed a HM hideout at village Magri in the Kalai Top forests of Poonch District on May 2 and recovered one AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 398 rounds, one pistol with one magazine and three rounds, two UMG levers, one blanket and some e
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The SFs destroyed a HM hideout at village Magri in the Kalai Top forests of Poonch District on May 2 and recovered one AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 398 rounds, one pistol with one magazine and three rounds, two UMG levers, one blanket and some eatables, adds Daily Excelsior.
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May - 2 
The SFs on May 2 neutralised a militant hideout seizing a large cache of explosive material and ammunition, including six mines with 10 fuses, in Kupwara District, a police spokesman said. Other recoveries include four mine chargers, 12 grenades, two
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The SFs on May 2 neutralised a militant hideout seizing a large cache of explosive material and ammunition, including six mines with 10 fuses, in Kupwara District, a police spokesman said. Other recoveries include four mine chargers, 12 grenades, two loaded ammunition belts of General Purpose Machine Gun, five AK magazines and three pistol magazines with 14 rounds. No one was arrested during the operation. Similarly.
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May - 2 
Thirteen Maoists were arrested by the Police from Bijapur District on May 2, reported PTI. Eight Maoists were arrested from Ponjer village while five others were apprehended from jungles near the village.
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Thirteen Maoists were arrested by the Police from Bijapur District on May 2, reported PTI. Eight Maoists were arrested from Ponjer village while five others were apprehended from jungles near the village.
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May - 2 
Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur in Nagaland on May 2 said he is going ahead with the visit saying it is his birthright, according to Nagaland Page. "I'm not a subject of Manipur. They (Manipur Govt.) cannot dictate me when Government of India has no ob
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Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur in Nagaland on May 2 said he is going ahead with the visit saying it is his birthright, according to Nagaland Page. "I'm not a subject of Manipur. They (Manipur Govt.) cannot dictate me when Government of India has no objection to my visit. It is my birthright to go to my village. There is nothing unnatural about it," Muivah said.
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May - 2 
Two more suspects, Dinesh and Shanker, were arrested by the Police from Jagdishpur village in Mau District on May 2 in case of reported arms supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Two more suspects, Dinesh and Shanker, were arrested by the Police from Jagdishpur village in Mau District on May 2 in case of reported arms supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 2 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by SFs from Gandhi Basti area under Chandmari Police Station of Guwahati city, according to Sentinel. The militants were identified as Orkhi alias D. Aganse (28) and Ritula Daimary
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by SFs from Gandhi Basti area under Chandmari Police Station of Guwahati city, according to Sentinel. The militants were identified as Orkhi alias D. Aganse (28) and Ritula Daimary (29), cadres of the ‘3rd battalion’ of the NDFB. They were staying in a flat in order to carry out disruptive activities in the city.
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May - 3 
A cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Jacob Haokip, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in Chandel District on May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 1- com batt
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A cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Jacob Haokip, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in Chandel District on May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 1- com battery chargers, one battery for I-com Radio set, one whip antenna, one telescopic antenna and three accessories for antennas were recovered from his possession. He was subsequently handed over to the Imphal West District Police.
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May - 3 
A patrol party of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police came under fire from militants in the forests of Dogripora in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara District in the night of May 3. The Police personnel retaliated by firing towards the position of
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A patrol party of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police came under fire from militants in the forests of Dogripora in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara District in the night of May 3. The Police personnel retaliated by firing towards the position of the militants. However, the militants managed to escape. No one was injured in the brief exchange of firing.
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May - 3 
A special sessions court in Mumbai on May 3 pronounced Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), guilty of waging war against India, after a 271-
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A special sessions court in Mumbai on May 3 pronounced Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), guilty of waging war against India, after a 271-day trial, reports The Hindu. The 1,522-page judgment convicted Kasab of conspiring to wage war, along with nine other terrorists and 20 co-conspirators in Pakistan, and of murder and abetment to murder, among other offences. Among the 20 wanted accused indicted by the court are LeT Chief Muhammad Hafeez Saeed and other operatives Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Zarar Shah and Abu Hamza. The arguments for the quantum of sentence will begin on April 4 (today). Special sessions judge M.L. Tahaliyani at the Arthur Road jail court in Mumbai acquitted the other two accused, Indians, Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed, of “all the charges framed against them.” The two had been accused of making and conveying maps of target locations in Mumbai. The court said: “The preparations made for the attacks by Kasab and nine other attackers, and the co-conspirators, the training imparted to the gunmen, the arms and ammunition involved and the quantity of cartridges reached proved beyond reasonable doubt that this was not a simple case of murder but an offence punishable under Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code [IPC].”
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May - 3 
Another PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Shijang Nala on track leading to Border pillar No.54 on the same day.
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Another PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Shijang Nala on track leading to Border pillar No.54 on the same day.
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May - 3 
Army has launched an extensive drive to locate the hideouts of criminals who masquerade as militants and indulge in extortion and abduction in Hailakandi District. During the past 10 days, a Khasi landowner was abducted and threat letters were dispat
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Army has launched an extensive drive to locate the hideouts of criminals who masquerade as militants and indulge in extortion and abduction in Hailakandi District. During the past 10 days, a Khasi landowner was abducted and threat letters were dispatched to a large number of rich farmers, shopkeepers and schoolteachers. The activity of the armed criminals have recently gathered momentum in the District with at least three groups — the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B), Atabur Bahini and United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) engaged in the anti-social activities. These militant groups continue their extortion and abduction drives even after the surrender of one militant gang led by Pauchau Ram Reang two years back and capture of Dhanyaram Reang, a self-styled leader of the UDLA, in July 2009 at Hailakandi’s border with Mizoram. The present groups operating in the south Hailakandi areas comprise young Reangs and a section of Bengali Muslims. The official sources in Hailakandi admit that a sense of apprehension prevails among the people in Hailakandi area despite the presence of the Army, which was deployed recently.
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May - 3 
Army trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by suspected militants near Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on May 3. Police said militants had planted two IEDs near a Forward Defence Location in the Kanga Na
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Army trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by suspected militants near Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on May 3. Police said militants had planted two IEDs near a Forward Defence Location in the Kanga Nallah area. Though no one was injured in the first blast at 0930 hours, the explosion at 1100 hours left one trooper injured. The IEDs were triggered through remote control, Police said.
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May - 3 
Around 150 cadres are believed to be with Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Source said, “Daimary is to NDFB just as Barua is to ULFA... those who have joined the outfit have been inspired by Daimary, not the
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Around 150 cadres are believed to be with Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Source said, “Daimary is to NDFB just as Barua is to ULFA... those who have joined the outfit have been inspired by Daimary, not the other leaders. So his future moves would be crucial for finding a solution.” The Government plans to get him to the negotiating table. Source further said, “Sooner or later we need him to join the ongoing peace process between the Centre and the NDFB to bring permanent peace in the state in general, and in Bodo belt in particular.” Source added, “Though the Centre has already begun a dialogue with a faction of the NDFB, any talks without the Daimary faction is unlikely to ensure lasting peace, as a section of armed NDFB cadres are under his control and they still have a nuisance value.”
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May - 3 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 said that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were in touch with their contacts in the State and were trying to set up base in some backward areas, according to Telegraph. “To thwart such attempts by
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 said that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were in touch with their contacts in the State and were trying to set up base in some backward areas, according to Telegraph. “To thwart such attempts by Maoists, we are taking steps to develop the backward, especially border areas.” He added that funds will be allotted for building infrastructure in these areas.
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May - 3 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 warned that NDFB and ULFA cadres were looking to carry out subversive activities jointly in the State, including the capital city. His comments came hours after the anti-talks group of the NDFB vowed to conti
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 warned that NDFB and ULFA cadres were looking to carry out subversive activities jointly in the State, including the capital city. His comments came hours after the anti-talks group of the NDFB vowed to continue its struggle for the legitimate rights of the Bodo people. An emailed statement from B. Ohnjalu of the NDFB ‘publicity cell’ to the media on May 2 stated that “the arrest of NDFB chief is unfortunate but the fight against India to liberate the Bodo people will continue.” The statement also threatened that the Assam government would “get a better answer in the days to come if it does not hold talks with the NDFB.”
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May - 3 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the Ranjan Daimary was responsible for over 90 deaths during the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in the State, reports Assam Tribune. He said, “The arrest of Ranjan Daimary has definitely been a prized catch, as
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the Ranjan Daimary was responsible for over 90 deaths during the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in the State, reports Assam Tribune. He said, “The arrest of Ranjan Daimary has definitely been a prized catch, as he was the most wanted ultra leader along with ULFA [United Liberation Front of Asom] ‘c-in-c’ Paresh Baruah. We have evidence that Daimary was responsible for over 90 deaths in the October 30 serial blasts.”
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May - 3 
At least seven loaded trucks coming towards Manipur were set ablaze by unidentified militants at a place between Khuzama and Soma under Khuzama Police Station in Kohima District in the night of May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Drivers and handymen o
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At least seven loaded trucks coming towards Manipur were set ablaze by unidentified militants at a place between Khuzama and Soma under Khuzama Police Station in Kohima District in the night of May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Drivers and handymen of the trucks were also assaulted. Sources said that around 200 loaded trucks left Kohima on the way to Manipur, but some of the trucks were stopped between Khuzama and Soma village.
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May - 3 
Expressing concern over the activities of the Manipur-based militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the case of the two recently-arres
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Expressing concern over the activities of the Manipur-based militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the case of the two recently-arrested UNLF leaders would be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Tarun Gogoi condemned the ULFA for being ‘insincere’ about the proposed talks by adamantly insisting on ‘sovereignty’ as the issue, saying that no dialogue was possible under the circumstances as sovereignty was ‘non-negotiable’. Gogoi was also critical of the intellectuals who had been urging the Government to be flexible on the sovereignty issue. Gogoi said that the ULFA was not a revolutionary group as its leaders maintained a lavish lifestyle in foreign countries at the expense of their cadres. He further added that while some camps of the ULFA and other militant groups still existed in Bangladesh, the country was extending full cooperation to India in flushing out the militants.
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May - 3 
Four troopers of the Bihar Military Police (BMP) were killed and another was seriously injured when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on a Police patrol at Tandawa Bazaar area in Nabinagar block of Aurangabad Dist
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Four troopers of the Bihar Military Police (BMP) were killed and another was seriously injured when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on a Police patrol at Tandawa Bazaar area in Nabinagar block of Aurangabad District on May 3, reported PTI. The Maoists also decamped with five rifles and several rounds of ammunition from them.
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May - 3 
India is trying to defame the Kashmiri freedom movement by unjustifiably naming Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in the Mumbai attacks case, spokesman of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahi
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India is trying to defame the Kashmiri freedom movement by unjustifiably naming Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in the Mumbai attacks case, spokesman of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahid said on May 3 in response to an Indian court’s verdict against Ajmal Kasab, the alleged lone surviving militant involved in the Mumbai attacks, reports Daily Times. “Right after the Mumbai attacks, Saeed categorically denied any involvement of his organisation in a press conference held the next day,” he said. Yahya said the Attorney General of Pakistan, Advocate General of Punjab and other Government law officials had put forth all available evidence before the Lahore High Court on the matter. “After careful review and diligent hearings, a full bench of the LHC decided that all the accusations against Saeed were baseless,” Yahya added.
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May - 3 
Maharashtra Government would challenge the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed from the 26/11 case. Hours after the special court pronounced its verdict, State Home Minister R. R. Patil said that the Government will study on what grounds t
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Maharashtra Government would challenge the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed from the 26/11 case. Hours after the special court pronounced its verdict, State Home Minister R. R. Patil said that the Government will study on what grounds the duo was granted the benefit of doubt. "We will seek opinion of the law and judiciary department before deciding on the future course of action, including challenging the verdict in a higher court."
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May - 3 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) questioned the Union Government’s ‘flip-flop’ stand in connection with the visit of the outfit's ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to his birth place in Ukhrul District. "The National
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) questioned the Union Government’s ‘flip-flop’ stand in connection with the visit of the outfit's ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to his birth place in Ukhrul District. "The National Socialist council of Nagalim in its joint meeting of the Cabinet and Steering Committee has taken serious note of the decision taken by the Manipur State Government Cabinet to prevent the visit of our General Secretary, Th. Muivah, to his birth place in Ukhrul. We consider this move as an affront to the inherent rights of the Nagas. The decision of the State Cabinet is deemed to be calculated and defy the initiative of the government of India (GOI) and the NSCN to resolve the more than six decades of Indo-Naga conflict through peaceful political negotiation," the statement of the NSCN-IM said.
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May - 3 
NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary on May 3 confessed that the October 30 serial explosions in Assam that killed 100 people and wounded around 800 were carried out under his express instructions. He made this revelation before Police interrogators at the Ass
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NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary on May 3 confessed that the October 30 serial explosions in Assam that killed 100 people and wounded around 800 were carried out under his express instructions. He made this revelation before Police interrogators at the Assam Police Special Branch Headquarters. Daimary said, “I never thought the magnitude of the bombings would be so devastating. I regret and repent now for that horrific wave of bombings,” to Police interrogators. Daimary further said, “We triggered the blasts to make our presence felt and to show our strength to the Central Government”. The NDFB leader said that they never thought their plan of triggering nine near simultaneous explosions would materialize. “It was because of inefficiency on the part of the police that we succeeded in our plans,” Daimary added. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that probed the serial bombings named Daimary and 18 other NDFB militants as the main accused in the bombings.
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May - 3 
One alleged militant sympathizer, identified as Mohammed Hanif Kathasoo, was arrested from his residence at Thathri in the Doda District on May 3. Official sources said he was closely associated with LeT ‘commanders’ Abu Anas and Abu Azan and was pro
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One alleged militant sympathizer, identified as Mohammed Hanif Kathasoo, was arrested from his residence at Thathri in the Doda District on May 3. Official sources said he was closely associated with LeT ‘commanders’ Abu Anas and Abu Azan and was providing food, SIM cards, mobile phones to them besides information about the Security Forces’ movement.
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May - 3 
Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from village Pithgaon in the Navapachi area of Marwah in the Kishtwar District. The arrestees were identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat, Nazir Ahmed and Farooq Ahmed Sheikh. Po
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Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from village Pithgaon in the Navapachi area of Marwah in the Kishtwar District. The arrestees were identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat, Nazir Ahmed and Farooq Ahmed Sheikh. Police said the OGWs were working for HM’s ‘district commander’ Sajjar Hussain alias Rezwan.
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May - 3 
Polling to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) ended peacefully on May 3 with more than 80 percent turnout.
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Polling to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) ended peacefully on May 3 with more than 80 percent turnout.
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May - 3 
Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), asked the non-local working class in Manipur to join the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), asked the non-local working class in Manipur to join the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 3 
Security agencies have received information that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have sneaked into Chhattisgarh from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa and they are planning a bigger strike than the Tarmetola ambush in Dan
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Security agencies have received information that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have sneaked into Chhattisgarh from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa and they are planning a bigger strike than the Tarmetola ambush in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh when 76 troopers were killed. Sources in Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra said that a large group of Maoists has shifted from Sironcha in Maharashtra to Chhattisgarh. “The Maoists seem to be testing us. This may be also a plan to divert attention or try to draw the security personnel out of their secured places. We feel that something is being planned on a large scale,” said a senior security official on the condition of anonymity.
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May - 3 
The bomb blasts carried out at the Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah (Snfi Shrine), the Mecca Masjid (Andhra Pradesh) and Malegaon (Maharashtra) are linked, with the self-styled right-wing group, Abhinav Bharat, believed to be behind them, the Central Bureau
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The bomb blasts carried out at the Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah (Snfi Shrine), the Mecca Masjid (Andhra Pradesh) and Malegaon (Maharashtra) are linked, with the self-styled right-wing group, Abhinav Bharat, believed to be behind them, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on May 3, reports The Hindu. “Yes, there is a link between the Ajmer blast and the Mecca Masjid blast [in Hyderabad],” CBI Director Ashwani Kumar said when asked about the ongoing investigation into the Ajmer blasts and the new facts that have emerged since the arrest of three persons owing allegiance to radical right-wing outfits.
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May - 3 
The Hyderabad Police on May 3 neutralised a sleeper cell of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting its operative Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq, reports The Hindu. The 34-year-old accused turned out to be the man who lobbed a grenade inside Odeon theatre at RTC
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The Hyderabad Police on May 3 neutralised a sleeper cell of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting its operative Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq, reports The Hindu. The 34-year-old accused turned out to be the man who lobbed a grenade inside Odeon theatre at RTC crossroads in 2006, Hyderabad Police Commissioner A.K. Khan said. Haq became passive soon after carrying out that grenade attack and continued to live in Hyderabad though he met his handlers now and then. In a joint operation with Counter Intelligence wing, the city Police arrested Haq, a resident of Edibazar of Bhavaninagar in old city. A Chinese made 7.4 pistol with six rounds and two Chinese made grenades were seized from him. Directed by his handlers to cause ‘maximum damage’ in the city, Haq was looking out for targets when city Police were alerted by central intelligence agencies, Khan said.
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May - 3 
The Karnataka Government has identified 12 villages in Dakshina Kannada District as Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) affected in the context of the gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections on May 12, reported The Hindu. A
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The Karnataka Government has identified 12 villages in Dakshina Kannada District as Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) affected in the context of the gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections on May 12, reported The Hindu. Additional Superintendent of Police R. Ramesh named the Naxal-affected villages as Lyla, Nada, Navoor, Malanthike, Mittabagilu, Kavanalu, Shirlalu, Naravi, Kuthanoor, Sulakeri, Navara and Sulakeri Mogru.
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May - 3 
The Naga Hoho, the apex tribal council, on May 3 served an ‘ultimatum’ to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: "The proposed visit of Mr. Muivah to his native village is for making peace and not for waging war with any community or state. It is the birthri
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The Naga Hoho, the apex tribal council, on May 3 served an ‘ultimatum’ to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: "The proposed visit of Mr. Muivah to his native village is for making peace and not for waging war with any community or state. It is the birthright of every person to visit the place of his birth. Mr. Muivah will be visiting his native village to meet his villagers, relatives and to promote peace in the region", reports Imphal Free Press. The Naga Hoho also said that if the visit of Muivah is not allowed to be taken up by the Manipur State Government, "it is our decision" that the Manipur State Government will be solely responsible for any consequences arising out of the situation.
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May - 3 
The Supreme Court, accepting a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on May 3 transferred the murder trial involving National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Hopeson Ningshen, from Manipur to New Delhi, to pre
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The Supreme Court, accepting a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on May 3 transferred the murder trial involving National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Hopeson Ningshen, from Manipur to New Delhi, to prevent possible ethnic backlash or threat to the accused, according to Nagaland Page. Nignshen was charged with the killing of three Government officers, Thingnam Kishan Singh, Sh. Y. Token Singh and Sh. A. Rajen Sharma belonging to the Meitie community on February 17, 2009, in Senapati District.
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May - 3 
The Union Government on May 3 extended the cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year till April 28, 2011.
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The Union Government on May 3 extended the cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year till April 28, 2011.
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May - 3 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 3 said that the conviction of Pakistani terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab and the acquittal of two persons in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack (also known as 26/11) case showed India is governe
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 3 said that the conviction of Pakistani terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab and the acquittal of two persons in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack (also known as 26/11) case showed India is governed by rule of law and it also sent a strong message to Pakistan that it should not export terror, reports The Hindu. “The court has convicted certain accused. It has also acquitted two accused. That shows the independence, fearlessness and integrity of the court,'' the Union Minister said. Chidambaram said it was an open trial in accordance with the law and full opportunities were given to the accused to defend themselves. “I am satisfied that within a year we have been able to bring a verdict of conviction of a large number of accused in perhaps a very complex trial. The trial underlines the fact that India is a country governed by rule of law. A criminal trial can only proceed step by step and within a year, the prosecution has been able to get conviction,” Chidambaram added. On the message to Pakistan, he said the judgment “is a message to Pakistan that they should not export terror to India. If they do and if the terrorists are apprehended, we will be able to bring them to justice and give them exemplary punishment.” Chidambaram complimented the investigating agencies and prosecution for marshalling evidence that proved beyond doubt the terror crimes and killings.
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May - 4 
A cadre belonging to the Nando group of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Hidangmayum Monoranjan alias Yaiphaba (21), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of GM hall on May 4. He disclosed that he joine
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A cadre belonging to the Nando group of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Hidangmayum Monoranjan alias Yaiphaba (21), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of GM hall on May 4. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in August 2009 through one Wanglen.
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May - 4 
A civilian was injured as militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in the Hari Singh High Street area of the Srinagar city by hurling a hand grenade on May 4, reported Daily Excelsior. The grenade hit the
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A civilian was injured as militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in the Hari Singh High Street area of the Srinagar city by hurling a hand grenade on May 4, reported Daily Excelsior. The grenade hit the bunker but the CRPF personnel escaped unhurt. A civilian was, however, injured as he was hit by a splinter of the grenade.
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May - 4 
A tragedy was averted after Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a vehicle at Harathuta under Gossaigaon Police Station of Kokrajhar District on May 4. Sources said that approximately an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing eight kilograms was rec
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A tragedy was averted after Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a vehicle at Harathuta under Gossaigaon Police Station of Kokrajhar District on May 4. Sources said that approximately an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing eight kilograms was recovered from the vehicle. Sources added that the explosive was hidden in a metal box and was electrically fitted and was potential enough to kill many lives if triggered. Subsequently, the bomb was defused on May 5. Two suspects were also detained by the Police.
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An Army Captain was among two Army personnel killed in a gun battle with militants in the Bandipora District on May 5 (today). The gunfight broke out in Chattibandi, 60 kilometres from Srinagar, after army launched a search and cordon operation to fl
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An Army Captain was among two Army personnel killed in a gun battle with militants in the Bandipora District on May 5 (today). The gunfight broke out in Chattibandi, 60 kilometres from Srinagar, after army launched a search and cordon operation to flush out militants, a defence spokesman said. The operation was still continuing when reports last came in. “The encounter started late Tuesday [May 4] evening,” IANS quoted a senior Police Officer as saying. Meanwhile, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen, a terrorist outfit, has claimed that its militants attacked Security Force (SF) personnel at Lal Chowk, adds Kashmir Times. Its spokesman told Kashmir News Service that the action was in retaliation against the killing of Basharat Saleem, a militant ‘commander’ in Sopore.
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May - 4 
An Army Major and a soldier were killed by militants in the Bandipora District in the night of May 4, reports The Hindu. Defence Ministry spokesman Lt. Col. J. S. Brar said the troops were closing in on Chattibandi village to flush out militants hidi
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An Army Major and a soldier were killed by militants in the Bandipora District in the night of May 4, reports The Hindu. Defence Ministry spokesman Lt. Col. J. S. Brar said the troops were closing in on Chattibandi village to flush out militants hiding in nearby woods. All of a sudden, the militants opened fire, causing injuries to Major Yoginder Rajbar and Sipahi Uttam, both of 7 Gharwal Rifles. They succumbed to their injuries later. An unnamed senior Police officer told The Hindu that the militants escaped from the area. Earlier, quoting Times of India, it was reported that the killed officer was of the Captain rank and the incident had happened in the morning of May 5.
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May - 4 
An uncorroborated intelligence input from Assam Police about groups of al-Qaeda terrorists slipping into India was one of the reasons behind the high alert sounded over the weekend, reports Times of India. The Police was asked to look out for groups
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An uncorroborated intelligence input from Assam Police about groups of al-Qaeda terrorists slipping into India was one of the reasons behind the high alert sounded over the weekend, reports Times of India. The Police was asked to look out for groups of terrorists from the al-Qaeda trying to sneak into the country from the western coast. Though the input was not corroborated, authorities did not want to leave anything to chance at a time when the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other Pakistan-based terrorist groups sound determined to launch huge attacks on India. At least a couple of inputs from Assam over the past two weeks said about 140 al-Qaeda members may have sneaked into India from the western coast, using Sri Lankan fishing boats.
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May - 4 
Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was maintaining links with Pakistan. Sources said that at least two batches of NDFB cadres were sent to Pakistan for training with the support of the Int
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Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was maintaining links with Pakistan. Sources said that at least two batches of NDFB cadres were sent to Pakistan for training with the support of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). However, the exact number of militants who received training in Pakistan is yet to be ascertained. The NDFB was also maintaining close ties with different anti-India groups having bases in Bangladesh. According to an assessment by the Security Forces (SFs), at least a hundred trained cadres of the outfit are still in Assam, while, around 50 cadres must be in Bangladesh. Sources further said that the NDFB launched joint operations with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) from time to time, but the outfit also maintained close ties with other groups like National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) etc, as well as with some other anti-India groups in the neighbouring country. Sources revealed that under pressure in Bangladesh, anti-talk faction of the NDFB recently established a camp in Myanmar and is located near a camp of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). Also, sources said that after the arrest of NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary, the Government of India provided information about the whereabouts of several other militant leaders in Bangladesh and waiting for the response. Though the arrest of Ranjan Daimary is viewed as a major diplomatic victory for India, the Government will keep mounting diplomatic pressure on Bangladesh to take action against the militants, particularly those belonging to the ULFA and the NDFB, who are still staying in Bangladesh. Sources added that from the security point of view, the arrest of Ranjan Daimary was even more important than the arrests of the leaders of the ULFA.
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May - 4 
Four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Phungcham of Ukhrul District on May 4. They were identified as Nausah Sing (23), Bhim Chhetri (23), Rocky (25) and
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Four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Phungcham of Ukhrul District on May 4. They were identified as Nausah Sing (23), Bhim Chhetri (23), Rocky (25) and Premjit Singh. Four live rounds of 9-mm pistol and two live rounds of US carbine were recovered from their possession.
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May - 4 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), community group of Kuki people in Manipur, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the Kuki people also oppose NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. It
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), community group of Kuki people in Manipur, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the Kuki people also oppose NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. It said “His proponents may call him the ‘champion of peace in the South East Asia, but he is a Champion of Peace because he was killing over 900 Kukis, uprooting 350 Kuki Villages and rendering over 1,00,000 Kukis refugees in their own land during the 1990s?.”
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May - 4 
Kuki National Organisation (KNO) criticized the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur. “Indeed, it’s astonishing on the part of the government of the day to give
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Kuki National Organisation (KNO) criticized the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur. “Indeed, it’s astonishing on the part of the government of the day to give a ‘green signal’ to this ruthless criminal’s visit”, the release further said.
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May - 4 
Navy sources said that it was impossible for such a large number of people to reach Indian shores in foreign fishing vessels. But the Assam police not just repeated their warning, they also gave more details on the al-Qaeda plot, insisting that the
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Navy sources said that it was impossible for such a large number of people to reach Indian shores in foreign fishing vessels. But the Assam police not just repeated their warning, they also gave more details on the al-Qaeda plot, insisting that the terrorists had landed along the Gujarat-Maharashtra coast and dispersed to various parts of India. Some 30 of them were said to have gone to Rajasthan and 14 to Uttar Pradesh. About 15-20 may have gone to Hyderabad and 12 to Maharashtra. Of the remaining, 40 went to southern states and five to the Delhi/Haryana area. A few of them may have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in encounters in recent days, the Assam Police input said. Sources within the security establishment, however, are doubtful of the claims. There was no corroboration from any other sources, they said. However, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued detailed alerts on April 30 to the affected States, not wanting to take any chances. This is the second time in the past two weeks when the Centre has issued serious terror warnings to several states.
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May - 4 
One more militant sympathiser, identified as Sakir Mohammad, was arrested by the Special Task Force personnel of Doda Police from Gilni Tera Top area of Thathri. The arrest was made following interrogation of Abdul Hanief, an alleged militant sympath
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One more militant sympathiser, identified as Sakir Mohammad, was arrested by the Special Task Force personnel of Doda Police from Gilni Tera Top area of Thathri. The arrest was made following interrogation of Abdul Hanief, an alleged militant sympathizer who was arrested by Police from Kathasoo on May 3. Police said that Hanief had connection with LeT ‘Commanders’ Abu Anas and Abu Maaz operating in the area.
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May - 4 
Ranjan Daimary on May 4 said that he was ready to hold talks with the Government and would do a rethink on the core demand of ‘sovereignty’, reports Telegraph. Daimary has, however, said that outfit’s constitution would have to be amended to remove t
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Ranjan Daimary on May 4 said that he was ready to hold talks with the Government and would do a rethink on the core demand of ‘sovereignty’, reports Telegraph. Daimary has, however, said that outfit’s constitution would have to be amended to remove the ‘sovereignty’ clause before going ahead with the talks.
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May - 4 
Reacting to Daimary’s arrest, the pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is in ceasefire with the Government, said that the development would not have any impact on the ongoing peace initiative between the outfit and New Delhi. The group’s ‘president’ D
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Reacting to Daimary’s arrest, the pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is in ceasefire with the Government, said that the development would not have any impact on the ongoing peace initiative between the outfit and New Delhi. The group’s ‘president’ Dhiren Boro hailed Daimary’s “home-coming” and said the latter should join the pro-talks faction. Other Bodo organisations also expressed hope that Daimary’s arrest would bring a permanent solution to the Bodoland issue.
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May - 4 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Zia Ul Haq, who was arrested by the Hyderabad Police, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days on May 4.
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Zia Ul Haq, who was arrested by the Hyderabad Police, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days on May 4.
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May - 4 
The Naga community groups asked Muivah to defer the trip and plan it in a more congenial atmosphere.
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The Naga community groups asked Muivah to defer the trip and plan it in a more congenial atmosphere.
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May - 4 
The steering committee formed by the April 24 Sanmilita Jatio Abhibartan (United National Convention) on May 4 said that the ULFA central committee could only decide whether or not the militant outfit would sit with the Government of India for negoti
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The steering committee formed by the April 24 Sanmilita Jatio Abhibartan (United National Convention) on May 4 said that the ULFA central committee could only decide whether or not the militant outfit would sit with the Government of India for negotiation without its ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua, reported Assam Tribune. Moreover, it is also up to the central committee of the militant outfit to take a decision on whether or not the issue of sovereignty would be there on the agenda of the outfit’s negotiation with the Union Government.
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May - 4 
The weekend alert in Delhi followed the busting of three separate Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) modules over last week across Nepal, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. While the former two modules were specifically tasked to hit crowded
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The weekend alert in Delhi followed the busting of three separate Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) modules over last week across Nepal, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. While the former two modules were specifically tasked to hit crowded places in Delhi and were being directed by a common Pakistan-based handler, the Hyderabad module, led by local LeT operative Zia-ul-Haq, was on a mission to bomb multinational Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s HITEC City offices in the Andhra Pradesh’s capital.
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May - 4 
Three armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed on May 4 in two separate gunfights with Security Force personnel in Bastar region, reported IANS. Two Maoists were killed in Narayanpur District in Benur’s forested st
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Three armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed on May 4 in two separate gunfights with Security Force personnel in Bastar region, reported IANS. Two Maoists were killed in Narayanpur District in Benur’s forested stretch while third one was killed in Bijapur District. The Maoist killed in Bijapur was later identified as Rattu Ram Korsa,
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May - 4 
Three People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District on May 4, when they were trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Nupamcha
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Three People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District on May 4, when they were trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Nupamcha Nanda Singh of Pungdongbam in Imphal East District of Manipur, Ananta Singh (37) of Konagoan in Kamalganj District of Bangladesh and Th. Shanti Devi (55) of Jiribam in Imphal East District of Manipur. INR 14,525, one cellular phone, a Mayanmari language note book and a Chinese multi-utility knife were from their possessions. The report adds that various parts of Sylhet District and Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh bordering Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya were places where militants belonging to various outfits in the Northeast had set up their hideouts.
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May - 4 
Three persons were shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in separate incidents at Lalgarh in West Midnapore District around midnight of May 4, reported NDTV. Bikash Mahato, a local Congress party leader, wa
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Three persons were shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in separate incidents at Lalgarh in West Midnapore District around midnight of May 4, reported NDTV. Bikash Mahato, a local Congress party leader, was dragged from his home near Jhargram around midnight. His bullet riddled dead body was found in the morning of May 5. Shankar Pal, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and Haripada Mahato, a Jharkhand Party worker, were also dragged out of their homes around midnight and shot dead.
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May - 4 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asked the NSCN-IM functionaries to delay the visit of Muivah by a few more days considering the present tense situation in the State.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asked the NSCN-IM functionaries to delay the visit of Muivah by a few more days considering the present tense situation in the State.
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May - 5 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested along with his six associates on May 5 by a team of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces in a forested pocket of Bastar region’s Narayanpur District. Dilip carried a reward of INR 5
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested along with his six associates on May 5 by a team of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces in a forested pocket of Bastar region’s Narayanpur District. Dilip carried a reward of INR 50,000 for his capture. Explosives such as detonators and tiffin-box bomb besides Maoist literature were seized from them.
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May - 5 
A 10th class student, Santosh Agrahari, was injured when some United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire at Pabon Agarwala at Moran under Moran Police Station in Dibrugarh District. According to sources, Pabon Agarwala had been issu
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A 10th class student, Santosh Agrahari, was injured when some United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire at Pabon Agarwala at Moran under Moran Police Station in Dibrugarh District. According to sources, Pabon Agarwala had been issued an extortion note by the ULFA. When the militants came to collect the cash, they had an altercation with Agarwala leading to the firing.
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May - 5 
A former activist of Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), Ravva Chaitanya (23), was shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Chatti village under the Chinturu Police station limits in Khammam District on May 5,
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A former activist of Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), Ravva Chaitanya (23), was shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Chatti village under the Chinturu Police station limits in Khammam District on May 5, reports The Hindu. The Maoists who came from Banda area of Chhattisgarh, fired one round from a country weapon and slit his throat before fleeing. Chaitanya, who had been associated with the Salwa Judum in the Kunta division of Chhattisgarh, was reportedly cautioned by some of his relatives working for the Maoists in Bastar region.
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May - 5 
A suspected gun smuggler, Gafur Ali (22), was arrested by the SFs on Goalpara-Ambari Road at Taraibari check post of Goalpara District on May 5.
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A suspected gun smuggler, Gafur Ali (22), was arrested by the SFs on Goalpara-Ambari Road at Taraibari check post of Goalpara District on May 5.
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May - 5 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police during an encounter at junction between Kakching Khunou and Thongam Mondung under Waikhong Police Station in the night of May 5, reports Imphal Fre
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police during an encounter at junction between Kakching Khunou and Thongam Mondung under Waikhong Police Station in the night of May 5, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9 mm pistol along with three live ammunitions and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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May - 5 
A trader, Hari Das Roy, was abducted by suspected militants from his residence at Khusurabari village of Udalguri District on an unspecified date. Sources said that a gang of seven-eight people entred Roy’s house and asked him to accompany them. On d
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A trader, Hari Das Roy, was abducted by suspected militants from his residence at Khusurabari village of Udalguri District on an unspecified date. Sources said that a gang of seven-eight people entred Roy’s house and asked him to accompany them. On denial, the sources added that the miscreants fired in the air.
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May - 5 
Families of the victims of the October 30, 2008 blasts in the State have demanded exemplary punishment to Ranjan Daimary ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of the NDFB.
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Families of the victims of the October 30, 2008 blasts in the State have demanded exemplary punishment to Ranjan Daimary ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of the NDFB.
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May - 5 
He said that terrorists who committed heinous crimes in Punjab during the height of militancy and are now hiding in Pakistan can return to India to surrender before the authorities, adds Outlook. Terrorists like Ranjit Singh Neeta, Paramjit Singh Pan
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He said that terrorists who committed heinous crimes in Punjab during the height of militancy and are now hiding in Pakistan can return to India to surrender before the authorities, adds Outlook. Terrorists like Ranjit Singh Neeta, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, Wadhawa Singh Babbar and others, hiding in Pakistan and other countries, could return to India and surrender, he told reporters in Amritsar. But, this should be in accordance with the existing policies of the Union and the State Government, the DGP said. The surrender of militants had happened many times in the past and the same process could be followed now, he said. In reply to a question, the DGP said he did not foresee revival of terrorism in Punjab, adding no Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) elements or terrorists are present in Punjab now. There are some "sleeping Naxal elements" in Punjab but these are harmless, he said adding the police are keeping a vigil on them. Gill said in 1969, Naxals were crushed by the Punjab Police and "they can't dare to raise their heads again in the State".
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May - 5 
Kusuma Kattaiah alias Umesh (45), a member of 'Regional committee' of North Maharashtra and South Gujarat State of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Police at Warangal, reported PTI. Kattaiah, a native of Suripally in Warangal District allegedly
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Kusuma Kattaiah alias Umesh (45), a member of 'Regional committee' of North Maharashtra and South Gujarat State of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Police at Warangal, reported PTI. Kattaiah, a native of Suripally in Warangal District allegedly had close links with Maoist leader Kobad Gandhy.
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May - 5 
Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken on May 5 told Rajya Sabha "As such, 62nd Battalion was not among those trained by the army."
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Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken on May 5 told Rajya Sabha "As such, 62nd Battalion was not among those trained by the army."
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May - 5 
Of a demonstration to seek the unconditional release of the arrested founder of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary, were thwarted after hundreds of activists from across the Bodo belt were stopped from proceeding to Guwahati for the meeting. Groups were seen s
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Of a demonstration to seek the unconditional release of the arrested founder of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary, were thwarted after hundreds of activists from across the Bodo belt were stopped from proceeding to Guwahati for the meeting. Groups were seen stranded in buses and light vehicles in various parts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. Condemning the Police action, president of Kokrajhar United Democratic Peoples Front, Montri Brahma Choudhury, said “Like the Ulfa leaders, the NDFB leader should also be released. They (Ulfa) are extremists, so is Ranjan. They should be treated equally. Why handcuff him (Daimary) like a petty criminal? He is an international leader and not a mere criminal.”
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May - 5 
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Paramjit Singh Gill on May 5 said that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) keeps backing anti-national elements to disturb peace in Punjab but they were vigilant enough to thwart any challenge to the l
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Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Paramjit Singh Gill on May 5 said that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) keeps backing anti-national elements to disturb peace in Punjab but they were vigilant enough to thwart any challenge to the law and order situation in the State, reports Indian Express. He said that there were reports that ISI keeps instigating Khalistani as well as Kashmiri terrorists to jointly strike at sensitive places. Asked if there were efforts to bring Khalistani and Kashmiri terrorists, often called a K2 factor, together, Gill said the way the ISI operates is clear indication that Pakistan’s agencies tries to ensure their closer coordination. He also highlighted that various gaps on Indo-Pak border, especially in the riverine belts, help the terrorists to sneak in and bring in arms and drugs. “The Border Security Force [BSF] has been making a tremendous effort to check the loopholes and guard the border,” said Gill giving clean chit to the Force for any lapses. On the review of blacklist of Sikh Non Resident Indians who had been debarred from visiting India, he said the list was prepared by the Union Government during terrorism days and it keeps reviewing the same. “The list keeps changing with the old names deleted and a few more added and it is entirely the prerogative of the Union Ministry for Home,” he said.
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May - 5 
SFs launched a search operation in the Sham Nikhan forest area of Reasi District. Details are awaited.
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SFs launched a search operation in the Sham Nikhan forest area of Reasi District. Details are awaited.
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May - 5 
SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants by the roadside at Mulgam-Kralpora road in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants by the roadside at Mulgam-Kralpora road in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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May - 5 
The Bodo intellectuals have demanded of the Government to initiate peace talks with arrested NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary for restoring total peace and normalcy in the region, reports Sentinel. Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), President Brajendra Kumar Br
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The Bodo intellectuals have demanded of the Government to initiate peace talks with arrested NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary for restoring total peace and normalcy in the region, reports Sentinel. Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), President Brajendra Kumar Brahma on May 5 said that the dialogue with the NDFB was very important to find a permanent solution to the problems afflicting the State. He also said the ‘sovereignty’ of Bodoland as raised by the Ranjan Daimary-led faction was not possible, and so the NDFB should think for a solution within the ambit of the Indian Constitution
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May - 5 
The BSF on May 5 informed the Gauhati High Court that it had no information regarding the whereabouts of the wife, son and daughter of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, reports Sentinel. The BSF maintained that Bangladesh had not handed over any next o
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The BSF on May 5 informed the Gauhati High Court that it had no information regarding the whereabouts of the wife, son and daughter of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, reports Sentinel. The BSF maintained that Bangladesh had not handed over any next of kin of Ranjan Daimary to it while handing over the NDFB ‘chief’.
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May - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 neutralised two hideouts of the militants in the Poonch and Reasi Districts and recovered arms, ammunition and explosive material, a Police spokesman said, according to PTI. Acting on specific information about the
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 neutralised two hideouts of the militants in the Poonch and Reasi Districts and recovered arms, ammunition and explosive material, a Police spokesman said, according to PTI. Acting on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the Charangri forest area of Poonch District, the SFs launched a search and cordon and recovered one Ak-56 rifle with its six magazines and 43 rounds, four pistols with five magazines, three grenades and one 7-mm bolt action rifle.
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May - 5 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM), in protest against the decision of the Union Government to allow Muivah to visit Manipur and to prevent any untoward incident as a result of the stand off, ‘banned’ all the vehicles plying between Imphal and other
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM), in protest against the decision of the Union Government to allow Muivah to visit Manipur and to prevent any untoward incident as a result of the stand off, ‘banned’ all the vehicles plying between Imphal and other Hill Districts of the State indefinitely from May 6 (today).
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May - 5 
The United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) asked the Union Government to initiate the peace process with the faction of the NDFB headed by Ranjan Daimary by bringing him to the negotiation table.
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The United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) asked the Union Government to initiate the peace process with the faction of the NDFB headed by Ranjan Daimary by bringing him to the negotiation table.
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May - 5 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were reportedly shot dead by the Army during an encounter at Nayabasti in Baksa District on May 5.
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were reportedly shot dead by the Army during an encounter at Nayabasti in Baksa District on May 5.
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May - 5 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 5 made a fresh offer for talks to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) provided they abjure violence, reported PTI. "No killings, no demolition of buildings and give me seventy-two hours. Let me g
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 5 made a fresh offer for talks to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) provided they abjure violence, reported PTI. "No killings, no demolition of buildings and give me seventy-two hours. Let me get the chief ministers together and tell you time and place. I know you will not give up arms as armed struggle is your ideology, but abjure violence and then we can discuss everything under the sun," Chidambaram said.
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May - 5 
With Bangladesh Government launching counter-insurgency operation targeting militants of Northeast taking shelter in that country, the possibility of the militants trying to sneak into India cannot be ruled out and the personnel of the Border Securit
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With Bangladesh Government launching counter-insurgency operation targeting militants of Northeast taking shelter in that country, the possibility of the militants trying to sneak into India cannot be ruled out and the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been put on the alert to thwart any such move.
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May - 5 
With the Union Government worried about the slow pace of infrastructure development along the borders with China and Pakistan, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been asked to move out of the National Highway-16 project in Maoist-infested Mahara
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With the Union Government worried about the slow pace of infrastructure development along the borders with China and Pakistan, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been asked to move out of the National Highway-16 project in Maoist-infested Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, reported Times of India on May 6. BRO director-general Lt-General M. C. Badani on May 5 said his force would hand over the 200-kilometer highway work to the three State governments by March 2011 on "as is where is basis''.
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May - 6 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Urang Brahma alias D. Rwmwi, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Gwjwnpuri near Monglajhora under Porbotjhora sub-division in Kokrajhar District on May 6, reports Sentinel. On
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Urang Brahma alias D. Rwmwi, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Gwjwnpuri near Monglajhora under Porbotjhora sub-division in Kokrajhar District on May 6, reports Sentinel. One 7.62-mm pistol, a Chinese grenade and some ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 6 
A Srinagar city court acquitted a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant hailing from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the charges of illegally crossing Line of Control (LoC) )and directed the Central Government to initiate proceedings for depo
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A Srinagar city court acquitted a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant hailing from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the charges of illegally crossing Line of Control (LoC) )and directed the Central Government to initiate proceedings for deporting him. "From the evidence, which has come on record, the offence against the accused has not been established. The accused can not therefore be convicted for the offence for which he has been charged on the basis of the evidence," Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar Mohammad Ibrahim Wani said while acquitting Shahzad Khan, a resident of Rawlakote in Muzaffarabad (Pakistan).
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May - 6 
A trader, Birendra Pashad Gupta, was abducted by suspected militants from Disangmukh in Sivasagar District.
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A trader, Birendra Pashad Gupta, was abducted by suspected militants from Disangmukh in Sivasagar District.
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May - 6 
All Bodo Women’s Welfare Federation (ABWWF) demanded the Assam Government for the safe return of Lina Daimary, wife of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, and her two sons. The ABWWF further demanded proper treatment for the NDFB ‘Chairman’ along with eq
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All Bodo Women’s Welfare Federation (ABWWF) demanded the Assam Government for the safe return of Lina Daimary, wife of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, and her two sons. The ABWWF further demanded proper treatment for the NDFB ‘Chairman’ along with equal accommodation at par with ULFA ‘Chairman’ Arobinda Rajkhowa. It said that there should not be any partiality on the justice meted out to the rebel leader based on difference between Rajkhowa and Daimary in terms of killing people and spreading violence in the State.
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May - 6 
An unnamed senior Delhi Police officer as saying there was ''growing evidence'' that a section of the intelligentsia was helping the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] leaders flee states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal to set up base i
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An unnamed senior Delhi Police officer as saying there was ''growing evidence'' that a section of the intelligentsia was helping the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] leaders flee states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal to set up base in colonies of east and south Delhi. ''Besides this, these individuals are also helping various frontal organizations of the Maoists to raise funds,'' the Police officer said. Tags
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May - 6 
As part of the measures to boost coastal security after the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), a new regional headquarters of Coast Guard will be set up at Kolkata (West Bengal) soon, reports Times of India. The fifth s
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As part of the measures to boost coastal security after the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), a new regional headquarters of Coast Guard will be set up at Kolkata (West Bengal) soon, reports Times of India. The fifth such regional headquarters, after the ones in Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), will ensure effective patrolling of the country's east coast, said Coast Guard director-general Vice-Admiral Anil Chopra on May 6. "The proposal is under the consideration of the government,'' he said, adding that his force was also in the process of setting up additional stations all along the 7,500-kilometre long coastline.
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May - 6 
Chandan, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist was arrested from a place under Paroo Police station in Muzaffarpur District on May 6, reported PTI. Maoist literature, 243 detonators and fuse wire were seized from the place.
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Chandan, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist was arrested from a place under Paroo Police station in Muzaffarpur District on May 6, reported PTI. Maoist literature, 243 detonators and fuse wire were seized from the place.
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May - 6 
Even as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) instituted a court of inquiry into the illegal sale of weapons and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, an assistant commandant of the CRPF at the group centre in Rampur,
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Even as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) instituted a court of inquiry into the illegal sale of weapons and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, an assistant commandant of the CRPF at the group centre in Rampur, J K Misra, was suspended late on May 6.
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May - 6 
Goa Police arrested Sambu Beck (25), a top Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) leader of Maowadi Trishul Manch (MTM) wanted by Orissa Police in several cases of abduction, dacoity and armed robberies on May 6, reported PTI. Beck was found staying in a rented
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Goa Police arrested Sambu Beck (25), a top Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) leader of Maowadi Trishul Manch (MTM) wanted by Orissa Police in several cases of abduction, dacoity and armed robberies on May 6, reported PTI. Beck was found staying in a rented place at Mapusa town, about 10 kilometers away from the State capital Panaji. Teams of crime branch and anti narcotic cell raided several places in Old Goa and Bhoma villages and arrested 17 more people from Orissa who had given shelter to Beck.
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May - 6 
In the backdrop of the Manipur Government’s decision to prevent the entry of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah into Manipur to visit his native village, the Joint Working Group of the NS
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In the backdrop of the Manipur Government’s decision to prevent the entry of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah into Manipur to visit his native village, the Joint Working Group of the NSCN-IM, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council (NNC), formed in Nagaland to carry forward the Naga reconciliation process, stated: "no one should be barred from ones native land."
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May - 6 
Muivah deferred his proposed visit to his birthplace at Somdal village in Ukhrul District.
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Muivah deferred his proposed visit to his birthplace at Somdal village in Ukhrul District.
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May - 6 
Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on May 6 said that the Manipur State Police had asked his Nagaland counterpart not to provide security to Manipur-bound vehicles on the eve of the May 3 destruction of six goods-laden trucks by miscreants near
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Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on May 6 said that the Manipur State Police had asked his Nagaland counterpart not to provide security to Manipur-bound vehicles on the eve of the May 3 destruction of six goods-laden trucks by miscreants near Viswema village on the National Highway-39.
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May - 6 
One more legislator belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in the night of May 6 in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general
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One more legislator belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in the night of May 6 in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to enter the State, reports Imphal Free Press. So far seven Naga legislators resigned from the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
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May - 6 
Pakistan Army in the morning of May 6 resorted to firing on Indian positions at Balnoi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District in a bid to push the militants into this side but the attempt was foiled, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said P
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Pakistan Army in the morning of May 6 resorted to firing on Indian positions at Balnoi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District in a bid to push the militants into this side but the attempt was foiled, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan troops resorted to firing on forward Indian posts at Chajja Maan in the Balnoi area of Mendhar sector at 6.45am (IST). The SFs retaliated foiling the militant’s attempt to infiltrate. Defence spokesman Lt. Col. Viplav Nath, however, denied any cease-fire violation by Pakistan Army in Mendhar sector on May 6.
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May - 6 
Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was convicted for his role in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) on the basis of evidence gathered against him and not on the basis of his confession, Union Home Minister
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Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was convicted for his role in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) on the basis of evidence gathered against him and not on the basis of his confession, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on May 6, dismissing demands for a tough anti-terrorism law, reports Times of India. "Kasab was convicted not on the basis of his confession but on the basis of the evidence gathered against him," he said while replying to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on the functioning of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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May - 6 
SFs neutralised two hideouts of the militants in Ramban and Reasi Districts and recovered a large quantity of explosives and ammunition. Ramban Police recovered a large quantity of ammunition and explosives from a natural cave hideout being used by t
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SFs neutralised two hideouts of the militants in Ramban and Reasi Districts and recovered a large quantity of explosives and ammunition. Ramban Police recovered a large quantity of ammunition and explosives from a natural cave hideout being used by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) at Bakrola Banj in Bhimdassa area of Gool. Recoveries include two kilograms of explosives, one Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG) with seven launchers, one RPG shell, two LMG magazines, two AK magazines, four grenades, 74 AK rounds, 77 LMG rounds, one radio set with two antennas, one solar electric charge (US made), one Thoraya radio set charges, four blankets, one binocular, four mobile phone chargers, one magazine pouch, ration items, medicines and utensils. Another hide-out of the militants was neutralised by the at Baag area of Reasi District. Recoveries include four Chinese grenades, ammunition, explosives and ration stores.
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May - 6 
Six independent legislators belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow NSCN-IM leader to enter the State.
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Six independent legislators belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow NSCN-IM leader to enter the State.
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May - 6 
Sources said that the next target of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to carry subversive activities is Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s home District Jorhat, reported sentinel. "A group of six cadres of the outfit has already entered th
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Sources said that the next target of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to carry subversive activities is Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s home District Jorhat, reported sentinel. "A group of six cadres of the outfit has already entered the district from the Nagaland side and are currently taking shelter in the district. The militants of the group are members of the B Company of the 28th battalion," sources added. Security measures have been tightened in the District. Police are on strict vigil at the suspected spots and Police checking have been increased all along the District.
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May - 6 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two buses near a village under Maker Police station in Saran District on May 6 (today), reports Times of India. No casualty was reported as the buses were empty at the ti
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two buses near a village under Maker Police station in Saran District on May 6 (today), reports Times of India. No casualty was reported as the buses were empty at the time of incident, the Police said.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged railway tracks in Muzaffarpur District to enforce their 48-hour north Bihar bandh (shutdown) on May 6, reported PTI. Two sleepers were damaged and at least 25 clippers removed between Ku
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged railway tracks in Muzaffarpur District to enforce their 48-hour north Bihar bandh (shutdown) on May 6, reported PTI. Two sleepers were damaged and at least 25 clippers removed between Kurahni and Turki stations on Muzaffarpur- Hajipur section of the East Central Railway affecting rail traffic.
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May - 6 
The documents recovered from the Maoist leader Chandan who was arrested from Paroo on May 6, revealed that Maoists had a definite plan to blast the house of BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy in Chhapra shortly, reported Times of India on May 8. Chandan wa
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The documents recovered from the Maoist leader Chandan who was arrested from Paroo on May 6, revealed that Maoists had a definite plan to blast the house of BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy in Chhapra shortly, reported Times of India on May 8. Chandan was the second-in-command in the Muzaffarpur-Vaishali sub-zone under north Bihar western zonal command of the CPI-Maoist army.
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May - 6 
The Special Sessions Court in Mumbai on May 6 sentenced the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, to death for his involvement in the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hi
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The Special Sessions Court in Mumbai on May 6 sentenced the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, to death for his involvement in the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu. Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab "shall be hanged by neck till he is dead", the court pronounced. Kasab was given the death penalty on five counts: murder, abetment to murder, waging war, criminal conspiracy and committing terrorist acts. He was also awarded life imprisonment on five counts: attempt to murder in furtherance of a common intention, kidnapping and abducting in order to murder, conspiracy to wage war, collecting arms with the intention of waging war and causing explosion thus endangering life and property. "You have been given the death penalty for murdering Indian citizens, Police Officers, conspiring with Lashkar [LeT] leaders and committing terrorist acts. The court has said while giving the judgment that you shall be hanged unto death," Judge M.L. Tahaliyani told Kasab. The Indian Penal Code Sections under which Kasab has been given death penalty are: 302 (murder), 302 read with 120 B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war), 302 read with 34 (common intention) and 302 read with 109 (abetment) read with 120 B. In addition, he has been given death for the offence punishable under Section 16 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. For the other offences, he was awarded rigorous imprisonment, simple imprisonment and imposed with fines. Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told reporters that a confirmation of the death penalty from the Bombay High Court was awaited. Kasab would continue to be housed at the high security Arthur Road jail till further orders by the Government.
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May - 6 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement on May 6 warned civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, intellectuals and the general public to refrain from supporting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideology as
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement on May 6 warned civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, intellectuals and the general public to refrain from supporting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideology as it will attract action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reported The Hindu. It warned that under Section 39 of the Act, "any person who commits the offence of supporting such a terrorist organisation with inter alia intention to further the activities of such groups would be liable to be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or with fine or with both." Asking the public not to become a victim of the CPI (Maoist) propaganda, the statement said: "The Communist Party of India (Maoist) and all its formations and front organisations are terrorist organisations whose sole aim is armed overthrow of the Indian state." The Times of India added that the law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, empowers the State to punish those collaborating with a banned organization with imprisonment up to 10 years. Besides, section 39 of the UAPA also provides for fine to be slapped on those found collaborating with extremists.
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May - 6 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested while moving along with firearms in a forest between Danavaipeta and Chintaguppa in the Charla Police station limits in Khammam District on May 6 by a special Police party
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested while moving along with firearms in a forest between Danavaipeta and Chintaguppa in the Charla Police station limits in Khammam District on May 6 by a special Police party, reported The Hindu. They were identified as Kattam Ramaiah, Dirda Jogaiah and Musika Ingaiah.
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May - 6 
Two protestors were killed and 80 others injured during clashes between the protestors and the Police at Mao Bazaar area in Senpati District on May 6. The protestors were trying to break the Police barricade to demand safe passage for the National So
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Two protestors were killed and 80 others injured during clashes between the protestors and the Police at Mao Bazaar area in Senpati District on May 6. The protestors were trying to break the Police barricade to demand safe passage for the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah. Security Forces (SFs) also arrested at least 28 protestors during the follow up operations in the areas after reports of ransacking of Government properties by the agitators, including the Mao IB, and temporary barrak of the SFs.
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May - 6 
United People’s Federation of Assam (UPFA) urged upon the Government of India to expedite the peace talks with the NDFB, pro-talk ULFA, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and other outfits who are alread
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United People’s Federation of Assam (UPFA) urged upon the Government of India to expedite the peace talks with the NDFB, pro-talk ULFA, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and other outfits who are already under ceasefire to solve their problems politically.
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May - 7 
A group of 50 Maoists attacked the Integrated Child Development Scheme office building at Kudumuluguma under Orkel Police station area in Malkanagiri District on May 7. They ransacked furniture and set ablaze documents and files.
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A group of 50 Maoists attacked the Integrated Child Development Scheme office building at Kudumuluguma under Orkel Police station area in Malkanagiri District on May 7. They ransacked furniture and set ablaze documents and files.
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May - 7 
At least 400 Manipur bound trucks and oil tankers were stranded in Nagaland, according to Nagaland Post. The truckers said they would move to their destination only under adequate security escort.
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At least 400 Manipur bound trucks and oil tankers were stranded in Nagaland, according to Nagaland Post. The truckers said they would move to their destination only under adequate security escort.
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May - 7 
Cease-fire monitoring cell authority of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Phungthing Shimrang, said the during a press conference in the NSCN-IM’s headquarters at Niuland near Dimapur sated that outfit’s ‘general secre
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Cease-fire monitoring cell authority of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Phungthing Shimrang, said the during a press conference in the NSCN-IM’s headquarters at Niuland near Dimapur sated that outfit’s ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah deferred his visit to Manipur until the situation normalised, after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked him to do so.
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May - 7 
Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee (CC) member Mohammed Hussain alias Sagar was on May 7 sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Adilabad Excise Court Judicial First Class Magistrate G. Venu in a 1988 jail break case. T
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee (CC) member Mohammed Hussain alias Sagar was on May 7 sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Adilabad Excise Court Judicial First Class Magistrate G. Venu in a 1988 jail break case. The accused had escaped from Adilabad sub-jail along with other Maoists - Nalla Adi Reddy, Bandi Prakash and Munje Ratnaiah. While Nalla Adi Reddy, another CC member was killed in an encounter in Karimnagar District later, Bandi Prakash was convicted in the case, while Ratnaiah is still absconding.
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May - 7 
Four militants and two Army personnel were killed in a gun battle between the two sides in the Baramulla District in the morning of May 7 (today), reports PTI. Acting on a tip off, Army cordoned Rafiabad village, 65 kilometres from Srinagar, Defence
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Four militants and two Army personnel were killed in a gun battle between the two sides in the Baramulla District in the morning of May 7 (today), reports PTI. Acting on a tip off, Army cordoned Rafiabad village, 65 kilometres from Srinagar, Defence spokesman Lt. Col. J. S. Brar said. As the search party reached the house where the militants were hiding, the militants opened fire and in the ensuing gun battle four militants and two Army personnel were killed, added the spokesman. The gun battle was going on when last reports came in. The encounter started in the evening of May 6 after the Security Forces (SFs) surrounded a forest area near Sheikhpora village in Rafiabad, adds Rediff.com. "As the Security Forces were laying the cordon, hiding militants opened fire triggering an encounter which continued the whole night," J. S. Brar told Rediff.com.
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May - 7 
Goa Government has asked the Police to cross-check antecedents of all workers from Orissa employed in unorganised sector in Goa.
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Goa Government has asked the Police to cross-check antecedents of all workers from Orissa employed in unorganised sector in Goa.
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May - 7 
India has sought custody of detained ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia. The latest request was passed on to the visiting key aide and Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Mashiur Rahman. National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar
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India has sought custody of detained ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia. The latest request was passed on to the visiting key aide and Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Mashiur Rahman. National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar Menon reportedly conveyed New Delhi’s desire to have custody of the ULFA leader Anup Chetia. Menon also expressed India’s gratitude to Rehman for handing over National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary to India. The detained ULFA leader has completed his jail term in Bangladesh and currently under ‘protective custody’. Dhaka has been maintaining that his application for political asylum is pending.
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May - 7 January - 9
Maoist squad member Sushil Hembram, who was arrested from Bankura on May 7, was produced in Khatra sub-divisional court on May 9 and given seven days in Police custody, reports Times of India. A resident of Bhalukbasa, Hembram is a Class VII dropout
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Maoist squad member Sushil Hembram, who was arrested from Bankura on May 7, was produced in Khatra sub-divisional court on May 9 and given seven days in Police custody, reports Times of India. A resident of Bhalukbasa, Hembram is a Class VII dropout of Komarpur High School in West Midnapore.
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May - 7 
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the State Cabinet at its meeting on May 7 resolved to request NSCN-IM leader to consider postponing his visit to Somdal of Ukhrul District in Manipur, till the situation stabilises, according to Nagaland Post.
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the State Cabinet at its meeting on May 7 resolved to request NSCN-IM leader to consider postponing his visit to Somdal of Ukhrul District in Manipur, till the situation stabilises, according to Nagaland Post. Chief Minister also conveyed the Cabinet’s decision to Muivah.
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May - 7 
Police in the night of May 6 detained a HM militant, hailing from Kishtwar town, in the Gujjar Nagar area of Jammu following specific inputs that he had come here for financial transactions. The militant was the mastermind in breaking open J&K Bank b
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Police in the night of May 6 detained a HM militant, hailing from Kishtwar town, in the Gujjar Nagar area of Jammu following specific inputs that he had come here for financial transactions. The militant was the mastermind in breaking open J&K Bank branch at Kishtwar along with other accused and looted INR 1.06 crore in the intervening night of July 7-8, 2009. Out of a total of INR 45 lakh recovered from the arrested persons, INR 26 lakh were seized from him. The detained militant, yet to be arrested is identified by Zahoor-ul-Hassan. Reports indicate that that he had come to Jammu for some sort of financial transaction on behalf of HM.
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May - 7 
Seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and two Army personnel were killed in an over 24-hour gunfight, ending in the evening of May 7, in the Shiekhpora forested area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla District, Police said. “The gunfight has ended. Seven m
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Seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and two Army personnel were killed in an over 24-hour gunfight, ending in the evening of May 7, in the Shiekhpora forested area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla District, Police said. “The gunfight has ended. Seven militants belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed while two soldiers also died,” Inspector General of Police (Kashmir), Farooq Ahmad told IANS. “Our men are still searching the area,” he added. The gunfight was triggered late in the afternoon of May 6 after the Security Forces (SFs) surrounded the forest area on specific information about the presence of a group of heavily armed militants there. “As the tight cordon closed in on the holed up militants, they fired indiscriminately at the security forces leading to a fierce gunfight which continued for the entire night. More reinforcements were also rushed to the area yesterday (May 6),” Police said. Earlier it was reported that four militants and two Army personnel were killed in the gun battle. Although the security officials claimed that all the slain militants belonged to the LeT, a spokesman of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) told a local news gathering agency over phone that four of the killed militants were its cadres and claimed that three SFs personnel were killed in the encounter.
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May - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up house of a boat operator, Rama Rao, at Boleru in Malkanagiri District on May 7.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up house of a boat operator, Rama Rao, at Boleru in Malkanagiri District on May 7.
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May - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres caused derailment of four bogies of Sealdah-Balia Express (3105) near Chaksikandar on the Hajipur-Barauni section in Samastipur District on May 7.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres caused derailment of four bogies of Sealdah-Balia Express (3105) near Chaksikandar on the Hajipur-Barauni section in Samastipur District on May 7.
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May - 7 
The death sentence awarded to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab by a trial court for the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks is a "clear message'' to terrorist outfits in Pakistan that they will not
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The death sentence awarded to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab by a trial court for the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks is a "clear message'' to terrorist outfits in Pakistan that they will not be allowed to get away with their nefarious designs, said Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on May 7, reports Times of India. "It has been proved by this judgment that under the present law itself, if there is a will, we can take stern action...We can send a proper message to all those criminals and terrorists,'' said Antony.
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May - 7 
The State Home Minister Ravi Naik on May 7 said that Goa has no threat from Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reported Hindustan Times. "We do not have any threat from the Naxalism. It would also not be proper to say that Naxalites were taking shelter
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The State Home Minister Ravi Naik on May 7 said that Goa has no threat from Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reported Hindustan Times. "We do not have any threat from the Naxalism. It would also not be proper to say that Naxalites were taking shelter in the state," Naik told reporters on the sidelines of annual passing out parade of Police training school at Valpoi, 60 kilometers away from the State capital Panaji. Naik's statement came in the wake of arrest of Sambu Beck, 25, a top leader of Maowadi Trishul Manch (MTM) wanted by Orissa Police and 17 others on May 6 in Goa.
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May - 7 
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Raju (35), from a forest area in Sonbhadra District on May 7.
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The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Raju (35), from a forest area in Sonbhadra District on May 7.
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May - 7 
Two alleged militants’ supporters were arrested in Doda District on May 7. The arrestees, identified as Sajjad Ahmed and Gul Mohammad, were arrested on the basis of intelligence inputs that they were helping local militants, sources said.
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Two alleged militants’ supporters were arrested in Doda District on May 7. The arrestees, identified as Sajjad Ahmed and Gul Mohammad, were arrested on the basis of intelligence inputs that they were helping local militants, sources said.
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May - 7 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Prafulla Cho and Madhav Bora, surrendered before Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 at Salmora BSF camp in Golaghat.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Prafulla Cho and Madhav Bora, surrendered before Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 at Salmora BSF camp in Golaghat.
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May - 7 
ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said that the decision on the talks process would be taken collectively by its central committee. Gogoi said, “The presence of any particular individual is not important in this case. The decision has to be taken by
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ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said that the decision on the talks process would be taken collectively by its central committee. Gogoi said, “The presence of any particular individual is not important in this case. The decision has to be taken by the outfit’s central committee leadership.” ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, who is opposed to talks with the Government sans sovereignty, had said that no leader of the outfit could individually take a decision on whether talks should be held or not. He further said that efforts to create a rift among people following Daimary’s arrest should be avoided.
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May - 7 
Union Government’s peace envoy for the Northeast P.C. Haldar, Assam Principal Secretary (Home) Subhash Das, Special Branch Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Khagen Sarma and Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) ‘publici
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Union Government’s peace envoy for the Northeast P.C. Haldar, Assam Principal Secretary (Home) Subhash Das, Special Branch Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Khagen Sarma and Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) ‘publicity secretary’ Rejak Dera and three others participated in the tripartite talks held at SB headquarters in Guwahati, according to Sentinel. Dera said that the KLNLF demanded adequate security for designated camps and members of the outfit. The KLNLF also demanded five designated camps, including one at Umrangsu. He also said that the outfit did not submit its charter of demands at the meeting.
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May - 7 
Uttar Pradesh Government on May 7 announced a cash award of INR 100,000 for anyone providing vital inputs leading to the arrest of notorious Left Wing Extremist Lalbrat Kol, who has 36 cases pending against him. Kol is a native of Jhaiyavan area unde
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Uttar Pradesh Government on May 7 announced a cash award of INR 100,000 for anyone providing vital inputs leading to the arrest of notorious Left Wing Extremist Lalbrat Kol, who has 36 cases pending against him. Kol is a native of Jhaiyavan area under Chakkarghatta Police station of Chandauli District.
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May - 7 
West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Bhupinder Singh said the State will have a 1,000-strong counter- insurgency force on the pattern of the Grey Hound forces of Andhra Pradesh and also a training school for tackling terrorism within the next
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West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Bhupinder Singh said the State will have a 1,000-strong counter- insurgency force on the pattern of the Grey Hound forces of Andhra Pradesh and also a training school for tackling terrorism within the next two to three months, reported The Hindu on May 7. The force, comprising young officers with two to four years' service, will be ready to take positions by August, said the Police Chief. The training centre will be located at Salua in and the training grounds would be the forested areas in Salboni in West Midnapore District. The project is expected to cost around INR 270,000,000.
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May - 7 
West Bengal Government is planning to train women Police personnel for posting in Maoist-affected areas, Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh said. He said they would receive the same training as the counter-insurgency force to be raised in two
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West Bengal Government is planning to train women Police personnel for posting in Maoist-affected areas, Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh said. He said they would receive the same training as the counter-insurgency force to be raised in two to three months for tackling the Maoists in the West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts.
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May - 8 May - 11
A 35-year-old man, wanted in connection with seizure of communication equipment meant for terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir five years ago, has been extradited from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and arrested in New Delhi, Police said on May 11. Sheikh S
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A 35-year-old man, wanted in connection with seizure of communication equipment meant for terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir five years ago, has been extradited from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and arrested in New Delhi, Police said on May 11. Sheikh Sajjad, suspected to be linked to terror outfit Al Badr, was extradited on May 8 from Dubai where he was detained for his alleged involvement in sending hi-tech communication equipment, including satellite phones, meant for the militants. Upon his arrival here, Sajjad was arrested by Special Cell which produced him before duty magistrate on May 9. On May 10, he was again produced before the court which sent him to police custody till May 16. The consignment from Jeddah was seized at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Mohd Amin Khan, a resident of Srinagar who approached the customs officials to claim the consignment, was arrested a week later after the seizure of the consignment. At his instance, one Ubaid was also arrested, an unnamed senior Police official said, adding their interrogation led them to Sajjad. Ubaid was later acquitted by a court while Amin, who had a shoe shop in Chandni Chowk (New Delhi), was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in this case.
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May - 8 
A car with two kilograms of explosives was found abandoned near a busy Railway Station in Amritsar on May 8, Police said, reports IANS. The vehicle reportedly carried a fake Delhi registration number. “The car (DEA 5554) was found near the crowded s
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A car with two kilograms of explosives was found abandoned near a busy Railway Station in Amritsar on May 8, Police said, reports IANS. The vehicle reportedly carried a fake Delhi registration number. “The car (DEA 5554) was found near the crowded station,” Amritsar Police Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma told IANS. “One detonator and two packets of explosives, weighing nearly two kg, were recovered from the vehicle. The packets have been sent to the laboratory to ascertain their exact content and the nature of the explosives. An extensive search operation has been launched in the area,” he added.
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May - 8 
A Manipur bound truck was set ablaze by armed miscreants near Kohima in the evening of May 8.
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A Manipur bound truck was set ablaze by armed miscreants near Kohima in the evening of May 8.
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May - 8 
A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre was killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) at Burapahar under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Nagaon District on May 8, according to Telegraph. A carbine with eight r
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A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre was killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) at Burapahar under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Nagaon District on May 8, according to Telegraph. A carbine with eight rounds of live ammunition and a grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 8 
A suspected over ground worker of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Salam Radha Mohan Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Arong Khunou Awang Leikai in Thoubal District on May 8.
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A suspected over ground worker of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Salam Radha Mohan Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Arong Khunou Awang Leikai in Thoubal District on May 8.
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May - 8 
A youth was shot dead by the HM militants in the Ganderbal District, a year after his militant brother, Dilawar Goghi, surrendered before the Police. Mohammad Latief Goghi (27) was shot dead in the night of May 7 by four militants inside his house at
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A youth was shot dead by the HM militants in the Ganderbal District, a year after his militant brother, Dilawar Goghi, surrendered before the Police. Mohammad Latief Goghi (27) was shot dead in the night of May 7 by four militants inside his house at Akhal village near Srinagar, an unnamed Police spokesman said on May 8. The youth was apparently killed to avenge the surrender of his brother, the spokesman added.
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May - 8 
Assam Rifles on May 5 rescued seven civilians who were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from the Longding circle of Tirap District, according toTelegraph. “Timely action by the Assam Rifles made possible
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Assam Rifles on May 5 rescued seven civilians who were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from the Longding circle of Tirap District, according toTelegraph. “Timely action by the Assam Rifles made possible the rescue of the seven persons, who were abducted from Pumao circle of Tirap district. We have requested the Centre to deploy additional forces in Tirap and Changlang,” Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tako Dabi said on May 8.
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May - 8 
Five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police in Sitamarhi District on May 8.
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Five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police in Sitamarhi District on May 8.
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May - 8 
Four militants were killed in two separate gun battles with Security Forces (SFs) in Kupwara and Reasi Districts on May 8, Police said, according to IANS. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in a house, the SFs moved into the Shahna
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Four militants were killed in two separate gun battles with Security Forces (SFs) in Kupwara and Reasi Districts on May 8, Police said, according to IANS. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in a house, the SFs moved into the Shahnagri village of Kupwara District. “When the militants were challenged to surrender, they opened automatic gunfire, triggering a gun battle that lasted nearly eight hours,” a Police officer said. The two militants were killed but their identity was yet to be established.
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May - 8 
In the second incident, two more militants were killed in gun battle with the SFs in the Laar forest of Reasi District. A constable was also injured in the gun battle that lasted a little over four hours in the dense forest of Mahore village. The gun
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In the second incident, two more militants were killed in gun battle with the SFs in the Laar forest of Reasi District. A constable was also injured in the gun battle that lasted a little over four hours in the dense forest of Mahore village. The gun battle started when the SFs, acting on a tip-off, cordoned off the forest belt and asked the militants to surrender who started firing at them. An unnamed Police officer told IANS that the identity of the militants have not been established as yet. PTI, however, reported that the slain militants were identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Abu Rehman and Arif Ahmed, of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit. One of the slain militants was a self-styled ‘district commander’.
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May - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) got engaged in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District in Orissa on May 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources the incident occurred inside Guma
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Security Forces (SFs) got engaged in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District in Orissa on May 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources the incident occurred inside Gumandi forest area near Podapadar under Narayanpatna Police Station area. As per reports exchange of fire was continuing till 8.30 p.m. The spot (IST) of the incident was around 100 kilometres away from the District headquarter town of Koraput.
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May - 8 
Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on May 8 when Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up their bullet-proof vehicle in Bijapur District, reports The Hindu. The Maoists triggered an improvised explosiv
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Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on May 8 when Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up their bullet-proof vehicle in Bijapur District, reports The Hindu. The Maoists triggered an improvised explosive device blast near Pedakodepal village on National Highway 16, 284 kilometres from State capital Raipur, and fired at the security personnel, Director-General of Police Vishwaranjan said. Seven personnel of 168 Battalion, including the driver, travelling from their company headquarters in Murkinal to the nearby battalion headquarters, were killed. However, one CRPF personal was injured and another missing. “It appears that the Security personnel ignored instructions not to drive through Naxal-infested areas,” State Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar said.
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May - 8 
SFs on May 8 a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) ‘district commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Habibullah alias Salman and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the forest area of Naidgam in Kishtwar District. The seizure included 60 kilograms
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SFs on May 8 a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) ‘district commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Habibullah alias Salman and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the forest area of Naidgam in Kishtwar District. The seizure included 60 kilograms of explosives, seven Chinese grenades, 11 UBGL grenades, two improvised pipe bombs, seven detonators, one 12 bore rifle, one RPG round, 37 gelatine sticks, 15 meters of cordex wire, one radio set battery and three fire extinguishers. The fire extinguishers could also be converted into improvised explosive devices, he added.
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May - 8 
Sudhanshu Maiti (53), Lodhasoli local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nahoria village in Jhargram area of West Midnapore District on May
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Sudhanshu Maiti (53), Lodhasoli local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nahoria village in Jhargram area of West Midnapore District on May 8.
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May - 8 
The combined forces of Orissa Police’s Special Operations Group, Andhra Pradesh’s Greyhound and the Border Security Force (BSF) killed at least 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Gumandi forest in Narayanpatna in Kor
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The combined forces of Orissa Police’s Special Operations Group, Andhra Pradesh’s Greyhound and the Border Security Force (BSF) killed at least 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Gumandi forest in Narayanpatna in Koraput District on May 8.
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May - 8 
The Home Minister said that both the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-K have stepped up their activities in some pockets of Tirap District, bordering Nagaland and Assam. “At present, the state government is not pl
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The Home Minister said that both the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-K have stepped up their activities in some pockets of Tirap District, bordering Nagaland and Assam. “At present, the state government is not planning any offensive against the NSCN or any other militant groups in Tirap and Changlang districts. We have requested the Centre to involve Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in a discussion before deciding to launch any offensive against them. We have also appealed to both factions of the NSCN to stop abducting people from the Longding, Pumao and Wakka circles of Tirap district,” Dabi said. He indicated that though Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram had asked for “zero tolerance” against the NSCN cadres operating in Tirap and Changlang, the State Government was not going to launch any strike unless there was any specific instruction from the Centre to carry out such operations.
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May - 8 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 8 stated that the outfit's general secretary Thuigaleng Muivah would visit to Somdal in Ukhrul District and other Naga areas in Manipur. "We abide by the wish of the Naga people
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 8 stated that the outfit's general secretary Thuigaleng Muivah would visit to Somdal in Ukhrul District and other Naga areas in Manipur. "We abide by the wish of the Naga people to visit our own people to spread the good news of peace and complete the journey according to their wish," said the NSCN-IM. "We have undertaken this journey of peace to Somdal and other areas of Nagalim respecting the wish of the Naga people.It is unfortunate that the Manipur state government has opposed the visit of out Ato Kilonser Th. Muivah to his own people and we condemn it in the strongest term the irrationality of the state government, " it said. The NSCN-IM then revealed that the Government of India communicated its concern and request to defer our programme. "However, we wish to remind all concerned that we are committed to the wish of the Naga people and we will do that to the end," the NSCN-IM affirmed.
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May - 8 
The ongoing anti-militancy operation in North Kashmir has been further expanded towards Kralgund and Vilgam forest areas in the Kupwara District as the SFs have credible information about presence of 11 militants including ‘divisional commander’ of t
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The ongoing anti-militancy operation in North Kashmir has been further expanded towards Kralgund and Vilgam forest areas in the Kupwara District as the SFs have credible information about presence of 11 militants including ‘divisional commander’ of the LeT in dense forests of the area. The area of operation has now been expanded to jurisdiction of all the three Police Stations - Vilgam, Kralgund and Handwara -- of the Handwara sub-division. "The cordon-cum-search operations in the forests falling between Baramulla and Kupwara districts have been intensified following intelligence inputs about presence of 11 more militants in the area," sources told Daily Excelsior. They said top LeT commander Abdul Rehman, who heads the subversive activities in North Kashmir, was believed to be among the group of militants hiding in the forests. "A coordination meeting of LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen [HuM] was scheduled to take place at a secret location but Rehman and his group had to retreat to the forests of Handwara after eight militants were eliminated by Security Forces in two separate operations at Dogaripora in Dangiwacha area and Chak-e-Adoora in Kupwara over past two days," the sources said.
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May - 8 
West Bengal Chief Secretary Ardhendu Sen, during his trip to Midnapore town on May 8, said that additional Central forces for Maoist-affected areas were expected this month.
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West Bengal Chief Secretary Ardhendu Sen, during his trip to Midnapore town on May 8, said that additional Central forces for Maoist-affected areas were expected this month.
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May - 9 
A former Policeman, Mangal Dehari, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Behbeda village in Narayanpur District on May 9.
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A former Policeman, Mangal Dehari, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Behbeda village in Narayanpur District on May 9.
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May - 9 
A sit-in protest against the bomb attack at the residence of, Y. Yaima, Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, was held at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District on May 9.
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A sit-in protest against the bomb attack at the residence of, Y. Yaima, Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, was held at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District on May 9.
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May - 9 
A telephonic conversation between two suspected cadres of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gave the security agencies a clue about outfit’s involvement in the February 13, 2010 Pune bomb blast, Police said on May 9, reports Times of India. Days after the
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A telephonic conversation between two suspected cadres of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gave the security agencies a clue about outfit’s involvement in the February 13, 2010 Pune bomb blast, Police said on May 9, reports Times of India. Days after the German Bakery bomb blast on February 13, in which 17 people were killed and over 50 injured, alleged IM operative Salman Ansari's telephonic intercepts suggested that he had received a phone call from someone, believed to be Riyaz Bhatkal, from abroad congratulating him for the blast, the sources added. Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti Terrorist Squad had arrested Salman alias Chhotu from near the Nepal border in UP On March 5, 2010 and he is currently in Delhi Police's custody. "This conversation between the duo has given us an important clue to believe that it was a handiwork of the IM cadres. Hence, the probe was initiated in that direction," an ATS official said, refusing to divulge contents of the conversation.
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May - 9 
Director General of Chhattisgarh Police Vishwa Ranjan on May 9 said, “The big problem is we have no technology and resources to de-mine the massive forested pockets. Without taking out landmines it's literally impossible to go after them freely in th
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Director General of Chhattisgarh Police Vishwa Ranjan on May 9 said, “The big problem is we have no technology and resources to de-mine the massive forested pockets. Without taking out landmines it's literally impossible to go after them freely in thickly forested areas where Maoists are always ready with a booby trap." Bastar region is spread over nearly 40,000 square kilometres area of which up to 25,000 square kilometres is intensively mined, Ranjan added.
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May - 9 
Manipur Government decided to ask Central Security Forces including the Army and Paramilitary to clear National Highway-39 which remains blockaded for more than a month by the Naga bodies.
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Manipur Government decided to ask Central Security Forces including the Army and Paramilitary to clear National Highway-39 which remains blockaded for more than a month by the Naga bodies.
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May - 9 
Most hospitals were running out of life-saving drugs and oxygen in Manipur.
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Most hospitals were running out of life-saving drugs and oxygen in Manipur.
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May - 9 
Muivah on May 8 accused the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram of being ‘arrogant’ and said the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) violence was a natural reaction to an ‘exploitative’ State, according to Telegraph. He criticized Chidamb
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Muivah on May 8 accused the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram of being ‘arrogant’ and said the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) violence was a natural reaction to an ‘exploitative’ State, according to Telegraph. He criticized Chidambaram’s policy of ‘suppression’ against Maoists and other dissenting groups.
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May - 9 
Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) general secretary Chuba Ozukum, joint secretary V. Vashum and member of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation Nepuni Piku were assaulted by two unidentified assailants at a hotel in Kohima on May 9.
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Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) general secretary Chuba Ozukum, joint secretary V. Vashum and member of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation Nepuni Piku were assaulted by two unidentified assailants at a hotel in Kohima on May 9.
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May - 9 
On May 9, a militant hideout was neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered by the Police from Tral in the forest area of Doadh Kalan in Pulwama District. A PIKA gun, one sniper rifle, a rocket launcher, five rockets, two under barrel grenade
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On May 9, a militant hideout was neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered by the Police from Tral in the forest area of Doadh Kalan in Pulwama District. A PIKA gun, one sniper rifle, a rocket launcher, five rockets, two under barrel grenade launchers with two UBGL grenades were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 9 
People belonging to Naga community residing in Imphal are fleeing to the hills fearing escalation of tension, following blockade and counter-blockade imposed by various organizations supporting or opposing the visit of National Socialist Council of N
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People belonging to Naga community residing in Imphal are fleeing to the hills fearing escalation of tension, following blockade and counter-blockade imposed by various organizations supporting or opposing the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuigaleng Muivah to his native village Somdal in Ukhrul District.
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May - 9 
Prices of essential commodities have steeply increased severely affecting all the sections of the society, following the indefinite economic blockade imposed along the National Highways 39 and 53 by two Naga students’ bodies.
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Prices of essential commodities have steeply increased severely affecting all the sections of the society, following the indefinite economic blockade imposed along the National Highways 39 and 53 by two Naga students’ bodies.
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May - 9 
Ranjan Daimary, arrested ‘chairman’ of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), is now talking of peace and frequently telephoning his ‘commanders’ in the forests not to carry out any more violent strikes in the State. Daimary is as
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Ranjan Daimary, arrested ‘chairman’ of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), is now talking of peace and frequently telephoning his ‘commanders’ in the forests not to carry out any more violent strikes in the State. Daimary is assisting the authorities by way of telephone calls to his trusted ‘commanders’ and cadres not to launch any strikes that could lead to casualties. Subodh Daimary, elder brother of Daimary said, "Daimary in the last few days has been talking to his boys (cadres and commanders) over telephone and making an ardent request not to indulge in violence," a senior Police official also corroborated Subodh's statement.
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May - 9 
So far, no particular terrorist outfit has taken the responsibility, Police believe this incident was part of the attempt of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) elements to revive terrorism in Punjab.
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So far, no particular terrorist outfit has taken the responsibility, Police believe this incident was part of the attempt of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) elements to revive terrorism in Punjab.
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May - 9 
The death toll of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers increased to eight in the May 8 landmine blast in Bijapur District triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Economic Times reported. Earlier it was reported that sev
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The death toll of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers increased to eight in the May 8 landmine blast in Bijapur District triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Economic Times reported. Earlier it was reported that seven CRPF troopers were killed in the incident. A CRPF trooper was also injured in the blast.
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May - 9 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on May 9 warned that Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) are planning a major offensive in Gadchiroli District, reported IBN Live. The report also points out that most national highways despite being metalled have been heavily
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on May 9 warned that Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) are planning a major offensive in Gadchiroli District, reported IBN Live. The report also points out that most national highways despite being metalled have been heavily mined by the Naxals and the bombs can be triggered even after several months depending on the target or opportunity. Contractors have reportedly been coerced into planting the mines on the national highway passing though the areas dominated by the Naxals.
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May - 9 
The KLNLF has formed a six-member special committee to prepare its demand charter, which would be submitted in the next round of tripartite talks likely to be held later in May 2010, reports Telegraph. The six-member special committee headed by KLNL
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The KLNLF has formed a six-member special committee to prepare its demand charter, which would be submitted in the next round of tripartite talks likely to be held later in May 2010, reports Telegraph. The six-member special committee headed by KLNLF ‘chief’ P. Dili comprises three of its leaders- ‘vice-president’ Habe Tokbi, ‘general secretary’ Tong Teron and ‘publicity secretary’ Rejek Dera. Two intellectuals from the community whose names are kept secret are also included. General Secretary Thong Teron said, “The charter of demands would be prepared after consulting the issues with our cadres. The issues would again be discussed with intellectuals and organisations representing the community before it reached the table of government.”
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May - 9 
Two grenades were destroyed by a Bomb Disposal Squad after they were recovered by an ex-serviceman from scrap collected by two women at Lower Chowadi in Sainik Colony of Jammu in the morning of May 9.
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Two grenades were destroyed by a Bomb Disposal Squad after they were recovered by an ex-serviceman from scrap collected by two women at Lower Chowadi in Sainik Colony of Jammu in the morning of May 9.
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May - 9 
Two suspected cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested near Mandal Jail in Chatra District on May 9, reported Hindustan Times. The Police seized INR 100,000
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Two suspected cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested near Mandal Jail in Chatra District on May 9, reported Hindustan Times. The Police seized INR 100,000 from them.
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May - 9 
Two suspects, including an employee of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, were arrested after Police neutralised a module of fake currency operating in Kishtwar District. An unnamed Police officer said, “Acting on the disclosure of two peopl
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Two suspects, including an employee of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, were arrested after Police neutralised a module of fake currency operating in Kishtwar District. An unnamed Police officer said, “Acting on the disclosure of two people arrested a week-ago with a big consignment of fake currency, five more people were trapped last night [May 9] and two of them were detained after fake currency was recovered from their possession.” “The accused were identified as Irshad Ahmed, a PHE employee, resident of Thathri and Wazir Ahmed, resident of Bounjwan while Rs [INR] 43,000 and Rs [INR] 13,500 fake currency in the denomination of Rs [INR] 1000 and Rs [INR] 500 notes were recovered from them,” the Police officer added.
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May - 9 
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai said the Union Government is aware that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had been in touch with some of the other militant outfits in different parts of the country like National Socialist Council of
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Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai said the Union Government is aware that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had been in touch with some of the other militant outfits in different parts of the country like National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports Assam Tribune. In its latest report, the Standing Committee attached to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), however, quoted the Home Secretary as saying, “We don’t have any evidence of direct outside support. This, in one sense, is so far a fully home grown and very clever and intelligent movement.” About the links between the CPI-Maoist and Northeast-based insurgent groups, Pillai said that the CPI-Maoist had talks with the outfits in an effort to widen their movement. The Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that more counter-insurgency and jungle warfare colleges in line of the Vairengte in Mizoram should be opened.
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Village Defence Committee (VDC) members allegedly abducted by the militants from Doda District, on May 10 managed to escape from their clutches, Kashmir Times reported. According to Police sources, the VDC members grazing cattle in Alkanda area of Do
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Village Defence Committee (VDC) members allegedly abducted by the militants from Doda District, on May 10 managed to escape from their clutches, Kashmir Times reported. According to Police sources, the VDC members grazing cattle in Alkanda area of Doda on May 9 were abducted by the militants and later taken to forest area.
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May - 10 
12-hours Assam bandh (general shut down) called by the United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) on May 10, in protest against the alleged discriminatory and biased attitude showed towards National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan
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12-hours Assam bandh (general shut down) called by the United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) on May 10, in protest against the alleged discriminatory and biased attitude showed towards National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary by the State Government, affected normal life in lower Assam. In Kokrajhar District, the bandh was total and passed off peacefully.
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May - 10 
A cadre belonging to Nando group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ameer Khan (20), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Waithou in Thoubal District.
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A cadre belonging to Nando group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ameer Khan (20), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Waithou in Thoubal District.
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May - 10 
A Kashmiri militant trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with his Pakistani wife and were arrested by the SFs while trying to breach fencing on the Line of Control (LoC)
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A Kashmiri militant trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with his Pakistani wife and were arrested by the SFs while trying to breach fencing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabjian area of Mandi sector in Poonch District. This was the first crossing by a Kashmiri youth from Pakistan into Jammu region after deserting the terror training camp, being run by Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), after announcement of Rehabilitation Policy for such youths by the State Government. The militant, identified as Mohammad Ashraf, disclosed that he escaped from terror camp of Kacharban in PoK.
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May - 10 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre along with his accomplice was arrested by the India Reserve Battalion, when they were extorting money from jewelry shops located around Grace colony and ‘D’ colony in Dimapur in the
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre along with his accomplice was arrested by the India Reserve Battalion, when they were extorting money from jewelry shops located around Grace colony and ‘D’ colony in Dimapur in the afternoon of May 10, Police said, according to Nagaland Post. They were identified as Robin Tangkhul, ‘under secretary’ in NSCN-IM, and his accomplice Kughaho Chophy.
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May - 10 
About 50 kilograms of explosives planted by Maoists in a landmine was unearthed from a National Highway -221 near Manikonta village in Errabor in Dantewada District on May 10,
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About 50 kilograms of explosives planted by Maoists in a landmine was unearthed from a National Highway -221 near Manikonta village in Errabor in Dantewada District on May 10,
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May - 10 
All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) asked the State as well as the Union Governments to initiate peace talks with the NDFB. According to AATS, arrest of Ranjan Daimary would not solve the NDFB problem permanently. The Sangha members, alleging of discrimin
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All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) asked the State as well as the Union Governments to initiate peace talks with the NDFB. According to AATS, arrest of Ranjan Daimary would not solve the NDFB problem permanently. The Sangha members, alleging of discrimination against Daimary by the State Government, said that Daimary should be given the same status as Arabinda Rajkhowa or Raju Barua of the ULFA.
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May - 10 
All Bodo Lawyers’ Forum expressed their solidarity with the arrested NDFB founder Ranjan Daimary while the United Democratic Peoples’ Front (UDPF) called a 12-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) on May 10 (today) in protest against the discriminator
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All Bodo Lawyers’ Forum expressed their solidarity with the arrested NDFB founder Ranjan Daimary while the United Democratic Peoples’ Front (UDPF) called a 12-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) on May 10 (today) in protest against the discriminatory attitude towards the leader. The lawyers forum expressed concern over the “discriminatory and unfair police atrocities and also premature public trial of Daimary without any jurisdiction”.
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May - 10 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 10 said rehabilitation policy to facilitate return of militants from PoK is in the final process of submission to the centre, Daily Excelsior reported. "The rehabilitation process is being fine-tuned and is in fina
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 10 said rehabilitation policy to facilitate return of militants from PoK is in the final process of submission to the centre, Daily Excelsior reported. "The rehabilitation process is being fine-tuned and is in final phase as most formalities have been completed. Now the focus is on identifying the crossing points along Line of Control (LOC). We will endeavour to have as fool-proof a policy as it is possible to have," he said. However, he said it is not possible to get an accurate assessment of the number of militants set to return to their homes from across LoC. "It will vary depending on whom you talk to...I do not think policy requires to identify the numbers, but what it requires is safeguards. We will ensure maximum safeguards are in the policy so that it is not open to abuse," he added further. When asked about a possible increase in the number of militants returning to the State via the LoC after announcement of the rehabilitation policy, he said, "It is important that you understand that nobody will come across on a policy that has not been (officially) announced so far," adding that in the past several years, militants and their families have come to the LoC and surrendered to the army at their posts. "We want to channelise them, give them cleaner, safer and secure environment for rehabilitation and maintain vigilance check of them," he said, adding further that there is an idea that the policy has a single-window system whereby people who come back and get rehabilitation are kept under watch.
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May - 10 
Director General of Manipur Police, Y. Joykumar, said that Manipur Police at no time ever sent any message to Nagaland Police not to provide security to Manipur bound vehicles on the eve of May 3 destruction of six goods laden trucks. He also said th
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Director General of Manipur Police, Y. Joykumar, said that Manipur Police at no time ever sent any message to Nagaland Police not to provide security to Manipur bound vehicles on the eve of May 3 destruction of six goods laden trucks. He also said the statement made by Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen in this regard was incorrect and misleading.
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May - 10 
Mizoram Government is prepared to carry out the repatriation as planned, from May 11 to 15. ''We have not officially received any objections from the Bru refugees. The stage has been set for the repatriation from Tuesday [May 11]. Administrative off
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Mizoram Government is prepared to carry out the repatriation as planned, from May 11 to 15. ''We have not officially received any objections from the Bru refugees. The stage has been set for the repatriation from Tuesday [May 11]. Administrative officers have been posted in each village where the Bru families will be resettled,'' a Police official said. It may be noted that the Bru refugees, who will be taken back this time, were those who left Mizoram following a communal conflict triggered by the killing of a Mizo youth by suspected Bru militants on November 13, 2009. According to the state government reports, about 500 Bru families fled to Tripura in the wake of the ethnic flare-up. These 500 Bru families joined the Bru refugees, about 35,000 in number, who had been lodged in six relief camps in Tripura following a similar ethnic conflict in 1997 sparked off by a killing of a Mizo forest official. The repatriation of the 1997 batch of Bru refugees was underway until it stalled by the November 13 killing. The State Government following request from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had made arrangements for repatriation of Bru families from May 11. It was likely to be completed by May 15.
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May - 10 
Naga residents of Imphal termed the report saying, “Nagas in Imphal fleeing to hills,” as “untrue” and “baseless one.”
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Naga residents of Imphal termed the report saying, “Nagas in Imphal fleeing to hills,” as “untrue” and “baseless one.”
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May - 10 
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah said if New Delhi could not resolve the deadlock in Manipur, then his people would find a way, according to Telegraph. He also expressed doubts on the viability of the Center’s approach of finding a soluti
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NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah said if New Delhi could not resolve the deadlock in Manipur, then his people would find a way, according to Telegraph. He also expressed doubts on the viability of the Center’s approach of finding a solution at “one go”. “Nagas can react, but we have patience. But (if they do not resolve the situation in Manipur) they will know what the Nagas can do again, they will see what the NSCN can do,” he said. “They said defer your visit; two or three days is fine, so I stayed here. But we have told them there would be no postponement (calling off the visit),” he said.
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May - 10 
Repatriation of Bru refugees from North District in Tripura has run into a deadlock as the Mizoram Bru Displaced People Forum (MBDPF), apex body of the refugees, has argued with the Mizoram Government’s version on the number of refugees. MBDPF presid
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Repatriation of Bru refugees from North District in Tripura has run into a deadlock as the Mizoram Bru Displaced People Forum (MBDPF), apex body of the refugees, has argued with the Mizoram Government’s version on the number of refugees. MBDPF president Elvis Chorky alleged that they had received a list of 284 families to be repatriated to Mizoram, whereas the exact number of Bru families that fled from the following an ethnic conflict in November 2009 stood at 800. ''What will happen to others if the Mizoram government takes back only 284 families,'' Chorky said. ''We are not going to cooperate with the Mizoram government’s move to repatriate only less than half of the displaced families,'' Chorky said, insisting that the Mizoram goes to Tripura to conduct a on-the-spot verification of the displaced families. The MBDPF also criticised the government’s arrangement of transportation for the repatriated Bru families. ''The Mizoram government has sanctioned Rs 1500 for each family’s transportation to Mizoram, which is to be reimbursed once they arrive in the state. No family has that much money in hand to be reimbursed later,'' Chorky said. Chorky further argued that INR 1500 is too meager an amount for those families whose places of resettlement are not along the border area, but as far as Mamit (a District capital in western Mizoram) town.
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May - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised two militant hideouts in the Surankote and Mendhar tehsils (revenue units) of Poonch District. The arms and ammunition recovered from the hideout at Kaliban Dhok in Bunwali Rajara Marhote area under the jurisdiction
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised two militant hideouts in the Surankote and Mendhar tehsils (revenue units) of Poonch District. The arms and ammunition recovered from the hideout at Kaliban Dhok in Bunwali Rajara Marhote area under the jurisdiction of Surankote Police Station included one UBGL Rifle, one UBGL shell, five rockets, seven Chinese grenades, 53 AK rounds and two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonators. In addition, the arms and ammunition recovered from the hideout at Gursai area under the jurisdiction of Mendhar Police Station included one Anti Tank Missile, five Anti Tank Rifle grenades, two AGL grenades, two AGL Chargers, four IEDs (2 IED mechanisms), four Pistol (Chinese), seven rounds of pistol with two magazines, 819 AK ammunition, seven AK Magazines, two wireless sets, two IED Booster, one Chinese Grenade , seven explosives rods ( 1.5 kilograms ), one Compass, two Bayonets, one direction finder, 2 Khokris , one Tape Recorder, one pouch, one bag, eatables, pencil cells, one daily India security book, one wire cutter and First Aid Medicines .
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May - 10 
Several Nagas, mostly students, traveling to Ukhrul and Tamenglong were stopped and harassed at various locations in the valley reportedly by Meitei youths and forced to return to Imphal, according to Nagaland Post. The incident happened when hundred
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Several Nagas, mostly students, traveling to Ukhrul and Tamenglong were stopped and harassed at various locations in the valley reportedly by Meitei youths and forced to return to Imphal, according to Nagaland Post. The incident happened when hundreds of Nagas traveling in taxis and private vehicles were stopped between Lamlai and Pundongbam at Imphal-Ukhrul road and at Keithelmanbi, 10 kilomteres from Imphal, on the way to Tamenglong. “We were stopped, frisked, abused and forced to return to Imphal,” a harassed student, Yangmi, said.
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May - 10 
Six tribals were injured when Maoists opened fire on them in R. V. Puram forest area of G. K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Vishakapatnam District on the Andhra-Orrisa border.
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Six tribals were injured when Maoists opened fire on them in R. V. Puram forest area of G. K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Vishakapatnam District on the Andhra-Orrisa border.
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May - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 10 shot dead a Pakistani intruder near Indo-Pak Border in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District, reports Kashmir Times. Though sources said that there was firing from Pakistan’s Moulani Border out Po
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 10 shot dead a Pakistani intruder near Indo-Pak Border in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District, reports Kashmir Times. Though sources said that there was firing from Pakistan’s Moulani Border out Post to provide cover to the intruder, the BSF did not confirm this.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead the Visakhapatnam Zilla Parishad (District level local self-Government body) vice-chairman U. Somalingam in his native village Chowdapalli in Visakhapatnam District on May 10.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead the Visakhapatnam Zilla Parishad (District level local self-Government body) vice-chairman U. Somalingam in his native village Chowdapalli in Visakhapatnam District on May 10.
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May - 10 
Three cadres belonging to Military Defense Force faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong near District Collector’s office. They were identified as Mutum Suranjit Singh alias Mi
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Three cadres belonging to Military Defense Force faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong near District Collector’s office. They were identified as Mutum Suranjit Singh alias Micky (24), Telem Sanajanbi Singh (29) and Potshangbam Ajit Singh (28). One 9-mm pistol loaded with one live round in the magazine, one cellular phone with one subscriber identity module card were recovered from their possession. They disclosed that they were operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit under the command of one self styled ‘sergeant major’ Nongmaithem Prem alias Prema alias Khaba alias Mangang. They also disclosed that they were asked to extort money from Government officials, traders and general public.
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May - 10 
Three youths were detained in Jammu on May 10 for their suspected links with Bindranwale Tiger Force (BTF) militant outfit, reports The Hindu. Acting on inputs provided by arrested BTF militant Trilochan Singh Locha, a Punjab Police team arrived in t
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Three youths were detained in Jammu on May 10 for their suspected links with Bindranwale Tiger Force (BTF) militant outfit, reports The Hindu. Acting on inputs provided by arrested BTF militant Trilochan Singh Locha, a Punjab Police team arrived in the city in the night of May 9 and raided some houses in Satwari and Miran Sahib areas and took the three youth in custody. The detained youth have been identified as Kulbir Singh, Kalamdeep Singh and Nahar Singh. Kashmir Times, however, reported that the youths belonged to the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) outfit.
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May - 10 
Two militant hideouts were neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel at Monghlam area in Ukhrul District on May 10, reports Imphal Free Press. 36 blankets and daily use items were recovered from the hide outs, which were suspected to be jointly estab
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Two militant hideouts were neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel at Monghlam area in Ukhrul District on May 10, reports Imphal Free Press. 36 blankets and daily use items were recovered from the hide outs, which were suspected to be jointly established by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres.
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May - 10 
Two suspected militants shot dead Laishram Biren (44), founder of the Pakchao Memorial English School, and subsequently shot at and wounded his younger brother, Amojao, at Kha Sanjenbam area under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District on May
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Two suspected militants shot dead Laishram Biren (44), founder of the Pakchao Memorial English School, and subsequently shot at and wounded his younger brother, Amojao, at Kha Sanjenbam area under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District on May 10.
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May - 10 
Two top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders on May 10 said that the banned outfit would not change its stance on ‘sovereignty’ while opting for talks with the Government, saying ULFA was not “chasing a dream aimlessly,” .
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Two top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders on May 10 said that the banned outfit would not change its stance on ‘sovereignty’ while opting for talks with the Government, saying ULFA was not “chasing a dream aimlessly,” .
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May - 10 
With the intelligence agencies again warning of “terrorist spill over” from militant infested areas in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir, Police sounded high alert along the border areas in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Hindustan Times reported.
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With the intelligence agencies again warning of “terrorist spill over” from militant infested areas in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir, Police sounded high alert along the border areas in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Hindustan Times reported. “Police has taken intelligence agencies reports seriously. High alert has been sounded along the areas bordering Jammu and Kashmir,” Superintendent of Police (Chamba) Madhusudan Sharma said. Intelligence agencies warned of possible terrorist infiltration from militancy prone, Doda and Kathua Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, which shares nearly 300 kilometres boundary with interior areas of Chamba District. According to the intelligence reports more than one dozen militants were active in Doda District alone, while equal numbers of them were hiding in remote areas of Kathua District. “There are reports that militants were waiting to sneak into Himachal borders, since the Security Forces have mounted pressure to flush them out from the hideouts” an unnamed intelligence official told Hindustan Times.
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May - 11 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Nala area in Border Pillar No.81 along India-Myanmar border in Chandel District on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK 47 with magazine, one live round of A
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Nala area in Border Pillar No.81 along India-Myanmar border in Chandel District on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK 47 with magazine, one live round of AK 47, 18 fired cartridge cases of AK 47 and one personal diary were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 11 
After providing financial assistance to the orphans of militants, the state rehabilitation council is now intending to provide similar assistance to the militants’ widows, said Social Welfare Minister Sakina Ittoo.
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After providing financial assistance to the orphans of militants, the state rehabilitation council is now intending to provide similar assistance to the militants’ widows, said Social Welfare Minister Sakina Ittoo.
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May - 11 
An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants in the Hafruda forests of Handwara in the Kupwara District in the night of May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation was still in progress as presence of militants has been established. M
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An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants in the Hafruda forests of Handwara in the Kupwara District in the night of May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation was still in progress as presence of militants has been established. Meanwhile, the three militants killed in the gun battle at Senzipora have been identified as Abdul Karim Kataria, Nayeem Ahmad Bhat and Najeeb Rashid Dar. The slain militants were the local cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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May - 11 
At least 30 goods laden trucks bound for Imphal and Tamenglong were stranded in Jiribam due to economic blockade of All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM), according to Sangai Express. More than 500 people enroute to different Districts of Ma
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At least 30 goods laden trucks bound for Imphal and Tamenglong were stranded in Jiribam due to economic blockade of All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM), according to Sangai Express. More than 500 people enroute to different Districts of Manipur were also stranded at Jiribam. Around 10 passenger vehicles were stranded at Awangkhul along National Highway 53.
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May - 11 
Boro Women’s Justice Forum (BWJF) president, Anjali Daimari and general secretary Joysree Daimari, said that they do not intend to be a party to the controversy around lawyers’ refusal to provide legal services to NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, but
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Boro Women’s Justice Forum (BWJF) president, Anjali Daimari and general secretary Joysree Daimari, said that they do not intend to be a party to the controversy around lawyers’ refusal to provide legal services to NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, but mentioned the names of lawyers who promised their services, then withdrew and also the lawyers who came to meet Ranjan secretly after openly declaring their dislike of him, according to Sentinel. “More than 40 lawyers have come forward to offer their legal services”, said Anjali.
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May - 11 
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna would visit Islamabad on July 15 to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, reports The Hindu. This was agreed upon during a phone call by the latter to the former on May 11. Their talks
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External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna would visit Islamabad on July 15 to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, reports The Hindu. This was agreed upon during a phone call by the latter to the former on May 11. Their talks will be preceded by a Foreign Secretary-level interaction on June 26 on the sidelines of a conference of Home Ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Islamabad. The two Foreign Secretaries will finalise the agenda for the Krishna-Qureshi meeting. The proposal for the dates was made by India and accepted by Pakistan during a much-awaited 25-minute telephonic conversation, said sources in the Government. The talks were mandated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani during their interaction at the SAARC summit at Thimphu in Bhutan in April 27.
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May - 11 
General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen B. S. Jaswal on May 11 said that infiltration from across the borders has not increased during the current year [2010]. He said, "Generally it is perceived that infiltration fro
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General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen B. S. Jaswal on May 11 said that infiltration from across the borders has not increased during the current year [2010]. He said, "Generally it is perceived that infiltration from across the borders with Pakistan has increased during current year but the facts are contrary to this. There has been less infiltration this year in comparison to last year [2009]. Only attempts to intrude for creating bloodshed in the State have increased…"
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May - 11 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershial Kongwang in 2007. The slain KSU leader's father Gabriel Kharmawshun said, "Some surrendered HNLC ca
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershial Kongwang in 2007. The slain KSU leader's father Gabriel Kharmawshun said, "Some surrendered HNLC cadres had informed us that our son was killed by the outfit." Self-styled 'sergeant major' of the outfit Poniston Pakyntein, who was arrested by the Border Security Force from Dawki in Jaintia Hills District in May 2010, had confessed before the Police that he was involved in the abduction and killing of Phershial on December 16, 2007. He disclosed that he and some of his accomplices took the KSU leader to Radhanagar Bagan in Jaflong area of Bangladesh and killed and buried him there. Meanwhile, KSU general secretary Hamlet Dohling said, "HNLC should clarify as to why was he kidnapped and killed."
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May - 11 
In addition, an infiltrator was killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt by a group of four to five militants to infiltrate into Indian Territory from Pakistan’s forward area of Suragpur opposite Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector in the
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In addition, an infiltrator was killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt by a group of four to five militants to infiltrate into Indian Territory from Pakistan’s forward area of Suragpur opposite Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector in the Jammu District amidst covering fire reportedly given by Pakistan Rangers.
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May - 11 
In the backdrop of severe shortage of fuel and other essential commodities, the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) fixed fuel prices and threatened to ‘punish’ anyone violating its diktat in Churachandpur District.
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In the backdrop of severe shortage of fuel and other essential commodities, the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) fixed fuel prices and threatened to ‘punish’ anyone violating its diktat in Churachandpur District.
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May - 11 
Manipur Government declared to constitute a magisterial inquiry regarding the death of two youths at Mao in Senapati District on May 6. Two youths were shot dead and scores injured during Police action to prevent entry of Muivah.
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Manipur Government declared to constitute a magisterial inquiry regarding the death of two youths at Mao in Senapati District on May 6. Two youths were shot dead and scores injured during Police action to prevent entry of Muivah.
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May - 11 
Militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force bunker at Dadikadal in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar but the hand grenade missed its intended target and landed in the residential compound of one Ashiq Hussain Shagoo. The g
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Militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force bunker at Dadikadal in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar but the hand grenade missed its intended target and landed in the residential compound of one Ashiq Hussain Shagoo. The grenade, however, failed to explode and was later defused.
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May - 11 
One Somen Biswas, an Assistant Manager of Lalcherra Garden of Dullavcherra Tea Estate under Ratabari Police Station, was abducted by a group of suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants from Balia plantation in Karimganj District
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One Somen Biswas, an Assistant Manager of Lalcherra Garden of Dullavcherra Tea Estate under Ratabari Police Station, was abducted by a group of suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants from Balia plantation in Karimganj District on May 11.
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May - 11 
Poonch District Chief Judicial Magistrate sent infiltrated Kashmiri militant, Mohammad Ashraf, and his wife on seven days Police remand. As reported earlier, Ashraf trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakis
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Poonch District Chief Judicial Magistrate sent infiltrated Kashmiri militant, Mohammad Ashraf, and his wife on seven days Police remand. As reported earlier, Ashraf trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with his Pakistani wife and were arrested by the SFs while trying to breach fencing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabjian area of Mandi sector in Poonch District.
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May - 11 
Protesters destroyed properties of bus passengers belonging to the Naga community at Yairipok in Thoubal District.
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Protesters destroyed properties of bus passengers belonging to the Naga community at Yairipok in Thoubal District.
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May - 11 
SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a militant hideout in the forests of Sheeri area in Baramulla District. The recoveries included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 62 UBGL grenades, 15 hand grenades, four rounds of RPG, 5
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SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a militant hideout in the forests of Sheeri area in Baramulla District. The recoveries included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 62 UBGL grenades, 15 hand grenades, four rounds of RPG, 50 electronic detonators used in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), four Kenwood Wireless sets and five radio activators. One AK rifle, five AK magazines, 143 AK rounds, two Chinese pistols, four magazines, 32 rounds, one revolver, seven water bottles of Pakistan make, 25 rounds of pen pistol and three pouches were also recovered from the hideout near a stream.
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May - 11 
Surrendered cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) feel that they have been given a ‘raw deal’ by the Government. The camp commander B. Sugrib, said, “There is no difference in the quality of life between a common prisoner and a N
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Surrendered cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) feel that they have been given a ‘raw deal’ by the Government. The camp commander B. Sugrib, said, “There is no difference in the quality of life between a common prisoner and a NDFB cadre residing at the Barbari designated camp.”
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May - 11 
Suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres looted goods worth over INR one million from more than 10 vehicles coming towards Imphal from the Moreh border township of Thamnapokpi in the night of May 11, according to
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Suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres looted goods worth over INR one million from more than 10 vehicles coming towards Imphal from the Moreh border township of Thamnapokpi in the night of May 11, according to Telegraph.
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May - 11 
The Border Security Force (BSF) decided to gear up its vigil along Mizoram’s 318 kilometer hilly and forested-infested borders with Bangladesh to stop infiltration, according to Telegraph. BSF Director General Raman Srivastava assured Chief Minister
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The Border Security Force (BSF) decided to gear up its vigil along Mizoram’s 318 kilometer hilly and forested-infested borders with Bangladesh to stop infiltration, according to Telegraph. BSF Director General Raman Srivastava assured Chief Minister Pu. Lalthanhawla in Aizawl on May 6 that there would be more deployment of forces along the border in Mizoram. According to a senior BSF official in Cachar and Mizoram frontier sector headquarters in Masimpur cantonment, the BSF would deploy more troops in the State after intelligence reports warned that infiltrators might prefer to sneak in through this route as the barbed-wire fencing is almost complete in Assam.
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May - 11 
The Guwahati Lawyers’ Association (GLA) refrained from extending any legal help to Ranjan Daimary, arguing that it had been a party to the October 30, 2008 serial blasts case as it had lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in Panbazar Police Statio
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The Guwahati Lawyers’ Association (GLA) refrained from extending any legal help to Ranjan Daimary, arguing that it had been a party to the October 30, 2008 serial blasts case as it had lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in Panbazar Police Station. The Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) said that its members were free to take the case of Ranjan Daimary or any other persons.
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May - 11 
The Manipur Chemists and Druggists Association (MCDA), in a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, Health Minister and also to the State Medical Directorate on May 11, asked for the Government’s intervention in importing medicines, including lif
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The Manipur Chemists and Druggists Association (MCDA), in a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, Health Minister and also to the State Medical Directorate on May 11, asked for the Government’s intervention in importing medicines, including life saving ones, from outside the State so that the stock of drugs is replenished in time. General Secretary of the association, R.K. Ratan Kumar Singh, said that the main reason for the shortage in the drugs supply was the economic blockade which is over a month old now, and also the situation arising out of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit issue.
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May - 11 
The repatriation of Bru refugees did not take place on May 11 as planned because the Mizoram Government did not arrange transport and security for them, a refugee leader said, reports Shillong Times. Elvis Chorkhy, president of the Mizoram Bru Displa
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The repatriation of Bru refugees did not take place on May 11 as planned because the Mizoram Government did not arrange transport and security for them, a refugee leader said, reports Shillong Times. Elvis Chorkhy, president of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) said, "We have faxed letters to top officials of Mizoram government and told them that without security and vehicles how would refugees go to their villages in Mamit district of western Mizoram."
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May - 11 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rescheduled its deadline for the completion of border fencing along the 269 kilometre long border in Assam with Bangladesh to April 2012.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rescheduled its deadline for the completion of border fencing along the 269 kilometre long border in Assam with Bangladesh to April 2012.
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May - 11 
Three militants and a trooper were killed in a gun battle between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants in the Ganie Mohalla area of Sanzipora village, 20 kilometres from Handwara town in Kupwara District on May 11, reports Kashmir Times. PTI a
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Three militants and a trooper were killed in a gun battle between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants in the Ganie Mohalla area of Sanzipora village, 20 kilometres from Handwara town in Kupwara District on May 11, reports Kashmir Times. PTI adds that another trooper was injured in the incident.
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May - 11 
Two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Dubahar town in Ballia District on May 11, reported IANS. They were identified as Kishun Rajbhar and Rajju. Several locally made pistols, live c
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Two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Dubahar town in Ballia District on May 11, reported IANS. They were identified as Kishun Rajbhar and Rajju. Several locally made pistols, live cartridges and Police uniforms were recovered from their possession.
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May - 11 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 11 said cross-border terrorism was not just limited to Pakistan but has now "reached a few Middle Eastern countries", according to PTI. He said the definition of cross-border terrorism has changed and terrori
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 11 said cross-border terrorism was not just limited to Pakistan but has now "reached a few Middle Eastern countries", according to PTI. He said the definition of cross-border terrorism has changed and terrorism of "jehadi variety is really cross-border terrorism." "Terrorism of the jehadi variety is really cross border terrorism. Even the definition of cross-border terrorism has … No longer does it cross our border and go into Pakistan. It goes beyond Pakistan. It now reaches a few middle eastern countries," Chidambaram added.
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May - 11 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai met Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in capital Imphal. Union Government’s Peace Interlocutor R.S. Pandey also accompanied Pillai.
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai met Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in capital Imphal. Union Government’s Peace Interlocutor R.S. Pandey also accompanied Pillai.
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May - 11 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on May 11 said in an interview to CNN-IBN television channel that “The country will have to be prepared for casualties.” He added, “Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a problem. As the Home Minister said, we had undere
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on May 11 said in an interview to CNN-IBN television channel that “The country will have to be prepared for casualties.” He added, “Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a problem. As the Home Minister said, we had underestimated the Maoists. Had we not acted against them, there would have been a low level of violence…because we are acting, we are bound to take casualties. As we move into Maoist-dominated areas, it's inevitable.” Pillai said the Naxals had still not felt the pressure of the joint operations started by the Central and State Police forces. “Maoists will come for dialogue only when they are under severe pressure... That pressure has not hit them,” Union Home Secretary said.
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May - 11 
With a view to carrying out extortion drive, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) recently provided arms training for about 30 Muslim youths from Barak Valley for three months at its headquarters camp Hebron in Nagaland.
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With a view to carrying out extortion drive, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) recently provided arms training for about 30 Muslim youths from Barak Valley for three months at its headquarters camp Hebron in Nagaland. According to sources, the team of Muslim youths was led by one Belaluddin. In recent times, some Muslim youths, most of them from South Hailakandi bordering Mizoram, took up arms to raise a militant outfit. Sources further revealed that a group of Muslim youths, backed by Islamic fundamentalists, was trying to form a militant outfit in the valley. The NSCN-IM is planning to foment communal tension to its advantage. Further, the Naga militant group needs a militant outfit in the valley, which could be used for pushing its cadres into Bangladesh.
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May - 12 
A cadre belonging to VG group of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laishram Suraj alias Tomb alias Langon Meitei (19), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Kiya
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A cadre belonging to VG group of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laishram Suraj alias Tomb alias Langon Meitei (19), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai area.
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May - 12 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and five of his associates were injured in a gun battle with Security Force personnel at Tirubeda in Sundargarh District on May 12.
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and five of his associates were injured in a gun battle with Security Force personnel at Tirubeda in Sundargarh District on May 12.
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May - 12 
A Delhi court on May 12 convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for possessing explosives four years ago but acquitted them of the charge of being cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and waging a war against the country, reports PTI. Additional Sessions
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A Delhi court on May 12 convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for possessing explosives four years ago but acquitted them of the charge of being cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and waging a war against the country, reports PTI. Additional Sessions Judge S.K. Gautam held Alamgir Hussian Roni and Abdul Razzaq alias Aslam under the Explosive Substances Act.
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May - 12 
A group of five Senators meanwhile asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to put the TTP under the bracket of a foreign terrorist organisation. “We write to urge you to add the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, otherwise known as the Pakistani Taliban, t
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A group of five Senators meanwhile asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to put the TTP under the bracket of a foreign terrorist organisation. “We write to urge you to add the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, otherwise known as the Pakistani Taliban, to the State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations [FTO],” said Charles E Schumer, Kay Hagan, Kirsten Gillibrand, Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg. The Senators said the Pakistani Taliban is a murderous organisation dedicated to killing civilians, harming US interests in the region, and has even taken credit for terrorist acts committed on US soil. In a video recorded in April 2010, a representative of the Taliban in Pakistan indicated that it would make cities in the United States of America a “main target,” they said.
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May - 12 
A group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at Chintalnar village in Dantewada District on May 12, reported PTI. No CRPF trooper was injured in the incident.
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A group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at Chintalnar village in Dantewada District on May 12, reported PTI. No CRPF trooper was injured in the incident.
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May - 12 
A landmine exploded at Bhat More area under Salbani Police station in West Midnapore District and damaged a culvert on the road connecting Midnapore town to Lalgarh on May 12 during the bandh (shutdown) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-
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A landmine exploded at Bhat More area under Salbani Police station in West Midnapore District and damaged a culvert on the road connecting Midnapore town to Lalgarh on May 12 during the bandh (shutdown) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), reported PTI. Security Forces recovered similar explosives at Kalaboni forest in West Midnapore District. No casualty or injury was reported.
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May - 12 
A militant who was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter near Border Pillar No. 81 in Chandel District in the morning of April 12 was identified as Heisnam Somorjit (28). He belonged to the PREPAK and joined the outfit around 12
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A militant who was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter near Border Pillar No. 81 in Chandel District in the morning of April 12 was identified as Heisnam Somorjit (28). He belonged to the PREPAK and joined the outfit around 12 years back.
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May - 12 
A United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, R.K. Tombi alias Iano alias Brojen (41), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Chongtham Kona Awang Leikai area on May 12, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with three
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A United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, R.K. Tombi alias Iano alias Brojen (41), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Chongtham Kona Awang Leikai area on May 12, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with three bullets in the magazine and one misfired round were seized from his possession. Tombi disclosed that he joined the UPPK in the 2006 under one Khaiba of the outfit. He was earlier arrested by the Thoubal and Imphal East District Police in 2006 and 2008. He was engaged in extortion of money from the general public and businessmen for the outfit’s funds.
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May - 12 
Five years after it raised the only Territorial Army, Ikhwani, battalion out of surrendered Kashmiri terrorists, the Army has now decided one is more than enough. The original plans to raise more such units now stand shelved, according to senior Army
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Five years after it raised the only Territorial Army, Ikhwani, battalion out of surrendered Kashmiri terrorists, the Army has now decided one is more than enough. The original plans to raise more such units now stand shelved, according to senior Army officers. "The overwhelming feeling in the Army is that this experiment is enough, as it has given us mixed results. Though these former terrorists-turned-soldiers have provided us intelligence leads and have helped in eliminating active terrorists, they seem to be trigger-happy in settling old personal scores," an unnamed officer said on May 12. "The 162 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, which was formed in 2004-05 with these surrendered terrorists as its men, has eliminated around 300 terrorists, which is quite impressive," the officer said. However, the problem was with their discipline. "The unit soldiers, however, have not jelled into the Army discipline expected of them," another officer said. "Hence, no new Ikhwani units are envisaged in the near future," he said, adding that these men could be used in regular units to provide robust intelligence inputs.
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Intelligence inputs, meanwhile, revealed that there was heavy concentration of militants in launching pads like Rudki and Rasool opposite Abdullian besides nearly six other places opposite Budhwar, Jabowal and Aik nullah. The possibility was that the
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Intelligence inputs, meanwhile, revealed that there was heavy concentration of militants in launching pads like Rudki and Rasool opposite Abdullian besides nearly six other places opposite Budhwar, Jabowal and Aik nullah. The possibility was that the militants could make more attempts to intrude into this side with the backing of the Pakistani Rangers. According to sources, a number of militants opposite Jammu sector were reported to have been shifted to IB along Punjab by the Pakistani Rangers to force their intrusions from that State and then shift them towards border villages of Kathua and Samba for further movement towards Doda and Udhampur.
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May - 12 
Kohima District Police identified one of the gunmen who had assaulted members of Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) and Forum for Naga Reconciliation on May 9 at a hotel in Kohima, according to Nagaland Page. Police refused to disclose details of the in
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Kohima District Police identified one of the gunmen who had assaulted members of Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) and Forum for Naga Reconciliation on May 9 at a hotel in Kohima, according to Nagaland Page. Police refused to disclose details of the investigations, but said one of the main culprits was identified but so far no arrest was made in this connection. Police also admitted that the two gunmen were from certain Naga faction and have been operating in Kohima town.
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May - 12 
Militants blew up fencing wire with an Improvised Explosive Device on the International Border (IB) in the forward village of Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District late in the night of May 12, reported Daily Excelsior. Eight wires of f
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Militants blew up fencing wire with an Improvised Explosive Device on the International Border (IB) in the forward village of Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District late in the night of May 12, reported Daily Excelsior. Eight wires of fencing including cobra wire, which carried electricity current, were damaged in the blast and Pakistani Ranger’s firing. However, the militants to failed infiltrate into the Indian side as the Border Security Force personnel retaliated firing, forcing the militants to retrieve.
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May - 12 
More than 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hacked two villagers to death at Katama village in Gajapati District early on May 12 (around 2 a.m.) after accusing them of being Police informers, reported IANS. The dece
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More than 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hacked two villagers to death at Katama village in Gajapati District early on May 12 (around 2 a.m.) after accusing them of being Police informers, reported IANS. The deceased were identified as Dinabandhu Mantri and Sadananda Sual Singh. The Maoists also pasted posters and left leaflets asking people not to help the Police or join the Police force.
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May - 12 
Officers investigating the Pune (Maharashtra) German Bakery bomb blast that killed 17 persons on February 13, 2010 have claimed that four prime suspects in the attack have fled to Pakistan, reports Times of India. Initial suspicion had fallen on the
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Officers investigating the Pune (Maharashtra) German Bakery bomb blast that killed 17 persons on February 13, 2010 have claimed that four prime suspects in the attack have fled to Pakistan, reports Times of India. Initial suspicion had fallen on the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit and Police leaks had hinted at the involvement of the outfit’s founder Riyaz Bhatkal, his brother Iqbal and Yaseen, who is said to be a relative of the Bhatkal brothers. But for months there has been little headway into the case and the Police now privately admit that the IM may have little to do with it. The report says that the sudden talk of four prime suspects fleeing to Pakistan could also indicate a failure by the Anti-Terrorist Squad to find enough evidence to nail any suspect and fend criticism by saying that the main attackers had fled. "We are now considering asking the Union Government to approach Pakistan to help bring these suspects to India," a senior Police Officer, who is part of the investigations, said. "We have enough evidence to establish the involvement of these four suspects in the actual execution of the blast. We were able to trace their residences in India and have even questioned the family members of some of the suspects. We have information that all four suspects are presently in Pakistan," he said.
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May - 12 
On May 12, the SFs neutralised a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Narol forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the forests include one pistol with one magazine, 45 AK rounds, one I Com r
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On May 12, the SFs neutralised a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Narol forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the forests include one pistol with one magazine, 45 AK rounds, one I Com radio set, two kilograms of TNT explosives, blankets, shawls, jungle shoes, chappals, biscuits, dry fruits and some incriminating documents. Also, the SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle, 216 rounds, two hand grenades, two grenades, one compass, one detonator and a bag during searches in the Maneeka forests of Sunderbani in the Rajouri District.
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May - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued four teenagers while they were on their way to allegedly join Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Kishtwar District on May 12, reports Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Shaheen Mughal said that the four, all
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued four teenagers while they were on their way to allegedly join Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Kishtwar District on May 12, reports Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Shaheen Mughal said that the four, all 15, were handed over to their parents but would be kept under surveillance. "We're investigating the incident and looking out for the people who motivated them to join the terrorist ranks," he said. He said this was first such incident in 2010 and that the Police were keeping a vigil on the elements luring gullible teenagers. "They are on the run and have started luring the gullible youth especially teenagers to their ranks as a desperate measure to meet the shortage of ranks," a defence spokesperson said. Sources said that the four had left their homes in the morning to join the LeT but local residents informed the SFs after noticing their suspicious behaviour.
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May - 12 
Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres shot at and seriously injured Alok Mahali (50), a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Gidhni in West Midnapore District on May 12.
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Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres shot at and seriously injured Alok Mahali (50), a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Gidhni in West Midnapore District on May 12.
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May - 12 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants abducted an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official of the Maharashtra cadre, V.S. Bardekar, from Daimara village in West Kameng District on May 12, reports Telegraph. He was on a private
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants abducted an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official of the Maharashtra cadre, V.S. Bardekar, from Daimara village in West Kameng District on May 12, reports Telegraph. He was on a private visit to Arunachal Pradesh when he was abducted. Sources said 11 youths, armed with automatic rifles and grenades, arrived at the residence of former Panchayat (village council) member Lam Norvu, where Bardekar was putting up, around 8pm. They beat up a casual worker of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department, Payao Magaji, and a guide, Gombu Tsering, who were accompanying Bardekar, and took the official away.
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May - 12 
That protesters set ablaze office of the Manipur Family Welfare Department in Senapati District on May 12. A huge stock of medicines, freezing equipments, immunization machines, important offices including Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) and District I
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That protesters set ablaze office of the Manipur Family Welfare Department in Senapati District on May 12. A huge stock of medicines, freezing equipments, immunization machines, important offices including Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) and District Inspector of Schools’ (DIO), documents and Conference Hall were destroyed in the fire. The protesters were agitating against the Manipur Government’s decision no to allow the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to the State.
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May - 12 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan has informed that out of the 13 identified terrorist who planted bombs at eight places in the Walled City in May 13, 2008, four are still absconding, reports Times of India. They include Khalid, Arif, Shaji
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan has informed that out of the 13 identified terrorist who planted bombs at eight places in the Walled City in May 13, 2008, four are still absconding, reports Times of India. They include Khalid, Arif, Shajid Bhai and Salman.
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May - 12 
The Ara civil court May 12 sentenced three persons to death and 20 to life imprisonment for the infamous 1996 Bathani Tola carnage in Bihar in which 21 Dalits were slaughtered by upper-caste landowners belonging to the Ranvir Sena (a private militia
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The Ara civil court May 12 sentenced three persons to death and 20 to life imprisonment for the infamous 1996 Bathani Tola carnage in Bihar in which 21 Dalits were slaughtered by upper-caste landowners belonging to the Ranvir Sena (a private militia of landlords), reports The Hindu. On May 5, the court had convicted the 23 accused while acquitting 30 for want of evidence. Special Public Prosecutor Rambabu Prasad disclosed that the case against the prime accused – Ranvir Sena supremo Brahmeshwar Singh “Mukhiya” - was being reopened and would soon be submitted to the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Ara District.
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May - 12 
The arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant-cum-trainer Mohammad Ashraf, has said thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth are still receiving training in camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ANI reported on May 12. He disclosed that the youths,
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The arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant-cum-trainer Mohammad Ashraf, has said thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth are still receiving training in camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ANI reported on May 12. He disclosed that the youths, who were getting training in different militant training camps in PoK wanted to return homes and lead a peaceful life. He further said that neither he nor other militants had any knowledge of the State Government’s proposed rehabilitation policy for them. He confessed to have received training at a militant training camp in Kacharban, PoK. He disclosed that over 2000 militants from this part of the State (Jammu and Kashmir) were active in training camps in PoK though some of them felt disenchanted with the militancy, adds Daily Excelsior. He revealed that all training camps of HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were fully active and were imparting arms training to the militants freely with active co-operation of Pakistan’s Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He disclosed that LeT and HM were the only two dominant outfits to whom majority of militants were affiliated at present in PoK while Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), once a force to reckon with in Pakistan, has virtually been rendered irrelevant with very few cadre. Only a couple of Jaish training camps were now active in PoK, Ashraf told his interrogators.
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May - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for yet another bandh (shutdown) on May 12 in the Maoist-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia to protest again
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for yet another bandh (shutdown) on May 12 in the Maoist-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia to protest against alleged atrocities inflicted on villagers by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporters.
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May - 12 
The death sentence awarded to Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, is a result of a fair and transparent judicial process of India, the US has said, reports Ti
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The death sentence awarded to Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, is a result of a fair and transparent judicial process of India, the US has said, reports Times of India. "This (trial of Kasab) was part of an Indian legal proceeding. Obviously, we have encouraged India and at times, in the aftermath, we have assisted India with the investigation, but this was the result of an Indian fair and transparent legal process," said Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley.
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May - 12 
The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on May 12 said that India was concerned about terror factories operating across the border, reports Economic Times. “More than 40 terror camps are still operating across the border. It is a matter of concern to us. Pa
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The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on May 12 said that India was concerned about terror factories operating across the border, reports Economic Times. “More than 40 terror camps are still operating across the border. It is a matter of concern to us. Pakistan should take action to dismantle these terror camps,” he said. The Defence Minister said there was complete backing for the dialogue process. “Talks will continue. But at the same time, we are concerned about the existence of more than 40 terror camps. Pakistan must take sincere and strong action to dismantle terrorist outfits,” the Minister said.
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May - 12 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) reiterated its denial of any involvement in the killing of Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershal Kongwang in 2007.
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) reiterated its denial of any involvement in the killing of Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershal Kongwang in 2007.
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May - 12 
The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) denied the Assam Rifles’ claim of neutralizing a combined camp of the KLA and People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Monghlam village in Ukhrul District and stated that the outfit has no connection with PLA.
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The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) denied the Assam Rifles’ claim of neutralizing a combined camp of the KLA and People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Monghlam village in Ukhrul District and stated that the outfit has no connection with PLA.
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May - 12 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) played a key role in the formation of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), while the outfit also maintained links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since the early 1990s.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) played a key role in the formation of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), while the outfit also maintained links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since the early 1990s. Sources revealed that Ranjan Daimary first joined the Bodo National Front in 1983 and later in 1984, he, along with other persons including Govinda Basumatary, decided to form the Bodo Security Force (BSF) and wrote to the leaders of the NSCN seeking their help. The BSF, which was later renamed as the NDFB, first started a training camp in the forests north of Rangapara in Sonitpur District in 1988 and the NSCN provided them with some weapons and trainers. Sources further revealed that Daimary also stayed in the bases of the NSCN in Thailand for quite some time and established contacts with some agents of the ISI in 1993. The ISI provided the NDFB with some communication equipment, explosives and timer devices.
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May - 12 
The US is looking into legal formalities of designating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a foreign terrorist organisation with a probe pointing to its involvement in the failed Times Square bombing, reports The Hindu. “We are considering the quest
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The US is looking into legal formalities of designating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a foreign terrorist organisation with a probe pointing to its involvement in the failed Times Square bombing, reports The Hindu. “We are considering the question of designating the Pakistani Taliban [as a terrorist outfit]. Now it is the matter of meeting the legal requirements,” said Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P J Crowley. “ ...there's a deliberately or intentionally deliberate process that we go through, and if any group that is to be designated must meet very specific legal criteria, but it is something that we are considering in light of what happened,” he said, referring to the Times Square case. Crowley, however, refused to give further details and refrained from giving out anything about the stage of consideration the issue is. “It is a group that we have been focused on for some time, but I think in light of the Times Square attempt, it's something we're looking at very closely,” the official said.
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May - 12 
Trial of Pakistani born Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), is expected to begin on November 1, 2010 and go on for a tentative four weeks, a US judge said
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Trial of Pakistani born Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), is expected to begin on November 1, 2010 and go on for a tentative four weeks, a US judge said, reports Times of India. The judge said that the trial process should start "sooner rather than later." During Rana's status hearing in US District court on May 11, Judge Harry Leinenweber set November 1 as a "tentative" date for commencing the trial of the 49-year-old terror suspect, after both prosecution and defence lawyers agreed to it.
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May - 12 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong Bazar area on May 12. They were identifies as Chanam Dilip alias Taily (41) and Moirangthem O. Babita Devi (32), according to Sangai Express
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong Bazar area on May 12. They were identifies as Chanam Dilip alias Taily (41) and Moirangthem O. Babita Devi (32), according to Sangai Express. They disclosed that they were operating under the command of one Nongthang alias John alias Ingobi of Mayang Taning. Babita also disclosed that she was involved in extortion of money INR 50,000 from one Thoibi Devi, pradhan (chief) of Kakwa and she was asked to serve demand letters to Government Departments for outfit’s fund.
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May - 12 
Union Government agreed to airlift vital commodities and medical supplies for the State.
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Union Government agreed to airlift vital commodities and medical supplies for the State.
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May - 12 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 12 said it was not possible to solve the Naxalite (Left Wing Extremist) problem without regaining the confidence of people and this job had to be done by various sections, report The Hindu. Speaking at a nati
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 12 said it was not possible to solve the Naxalite (Left Wing Extremist) problem without regaining the confidence of people and this job had to be done by various sections, report The Hindu. Speaking at a national conference of the Confederation of Indian Industry, he said that even officially only 66 per cent of the funds meant for rural areas had been spent in the Naxal-affected States. Wondering whether development should precede Police action, Chidambaram underscored the difficulties of delivery in areas where the Government could not even enter. The Government would continue with its two-pronged strategy of carrying forward its development effort and a calibrated and controlled Police action in order to assert civilian authority in the affected areas. Chidambaram, however, said it was not possible for the Government alone to tackle the Naxalite problem. He mentioned that civil society would have to play a crucial role in creating awareness of not only the Naxal menace but also the benefits of the development process and the action that were being initiated.
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May - 12 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai, Centre’s interlocutor R.S. Pandey, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thiungaleng Muivah, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, a few of his Cabinet Ministers and representa
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai, Centre’s interlocutor R.S. Pandey, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thiungaleng Muivah, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, a few of his Cabinet Ministers and representatives from Naga organisations held a meeting at Viswema of Kohima District in Nagaland on May 12, according to Telegraph. The meeting, however, could not break the deadlock over NSCN-IM leader’s plan to visit Manipur.
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A charge sheet in the case of murder of November 26, 2008 (also Known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks defence lawyer Shahid Azmi was filed in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai on May 13, reports The Hindu. Azmi
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A charge sheet in the case of murder of November 26, 2008 (also Known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks defence lawyer Shahid Azmi was filed in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai on May 13, reports The Hindu. Azmi represented Fahim Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 terrorist attacks case. He was shot dead in his office at Taximen's colony in Kurla on February 11, 2010. Ramesh Mahale, senior Police inspector of the Mumbai Crime Branch, said that the 600-page charge sheet cited four persons as accused and five others wanted as accused. The arrested are: Devendra Baburao Jagtap alias JD (28), Pintoo Devram Dhagle alias Raju (25), Vinod Yashwant Vichare (32) and Heshmukh Shankar Solanki alias Rohit. One of the wanted accused is a well known gang leader Bharat Nepali. He had worked for the underworld gangster Chhota Rajan gang. Nepali, along with Vijay Shetty alias Bala Shetty and Bhagwant Singh, ordered the contract-killing.
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May - 13 
A combined team of the Army and Imphal West District Police with lady Police representatives arrested four women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Oinam Sawombung area on May 13. They were identified as R.K. Nongmaithem Lina Devi alia
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A combined team of the Army and Imphal West District Police with lady Police representatives arrested four women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Oinam Sawombung area on May 13. They were identified as R.K. Nongmaithem Lina Devi alias Jashila (18), Salam Tombi Devi alias Naobi alias Meitie Leima (28), Mayang Laumbam Soma Thombi Devi Riyas and Irom Bebi Devi alias Manjuri (27).
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May - 13 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Chingtham Dupachandra alias Decko alias Ramesh (27), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Nambol Chingmang near Khoripok on May 13. Two Chinese hand grenades in two separate
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Chingtham Dupachandra alias Decko alias Ramesh (27), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Nambol Chingmang near Khoripok on May 13. Two Chinese hand grenades in two separate tin fish cans labelled ‘Flying Tiger’ were recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in October, 1995 through one Rocky and got training at Keibul Lamjao and he was involved in extortion of money from general public for procuring arms and ammunition for the outfit in and around Nambol.
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May - 13 
A PLA cadre, Phanjaobam Ajit alias Tomba alias Badat Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Paona Bazar area on May 13. Ajit disclosed that he joined the outfit in December 2009 through one Paonam Chandrajit alias Ngakpei and was
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A PLA cadre, Phanjaobam Ajit alias Tomba alias Badat Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Paona Bazar area on May 13. Ajit disclosed that he joined the outfit in December 2009 through one Paonam Chandrajit alias Ngakpei and was operating under his ‘command’. He was involved in hijacking and setting ablaze trucks at Jiribam in April 2010. He was also asked to extort money from general public for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 13 
A suspected Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) militant was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttarakhand and Punjab Police from Haridwar in Uttarakhand, Police said on May 14, PTI reported. Ahad Lone, a native of village Banwal of Doda District in Jammu and K
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A suspected Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) militant was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttarakhand and Punjab Police from Haridwar in Uttarakhand, Police said on May 14, PTI reported. Ahad Lone, a native of village Banwal of Doda District in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested following a tip-off at Haridwar in the evening of May 13, they said. Lone was wanted in a case of murder in Navashahar of Punjab and Police took him to that State after producing him in a court. Preliminary investigation revealed that Lone was associated with the terrorist outfit for a long time and it had sent him to Haridwar during Mahakumbh [mass Hindu pilgrimage] to gather information, the sources said. Later, he went to Dehradun and worked in a factory for some time before coming back to Haridwar.
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May - 13 
All private schools in Manipur would close down owing to the acute shortfall in fuels in the State in the aftermath of the indefinite economic blockade imposed on the National Highways 39 and 53.
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All private schools in Manipur would close down owing to the acute shortfall in fuels in the State in the aftermath of the indefinite economic blockade imposed on the National Highways 39 and 53.
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May - 13 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted a construction contractor Raju and destroyed the road-laying equipment near Nimmapadu village under Kudumulapalem Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Chin
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted a construction contractor Raju and destroyed the road-laying equipment near Nimmapadu village under Kudumulapalem Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District in the night of May 13. A road-roller, an earth-moving equipment, water motors and a two-wheeler were set ablaze.
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May - 13 
Director General of West Bengal Police Bhupinder Singh on May 13 said, "We have learnt that the February 15 attack was planned and coordinated by Bikash, an associate of Kishenji [CPI-Maoist politbureau member]," reported DNA. The attack at Silda in
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Director General of West Bengal Police Bhupinder Singh on May 13 said, "We have learnt that the February 15 attack was planned and coordinated by Bikash, an associate of Kishenji [CPI-Maoist politbureau member]," reported DNA. The attack at Silda in West Midnapore District had killed 24 troopers of the Eastern Frontier Rifles.
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May - 13 
Four more Policemen from the Provincial Armed Constabulary were arrested from Gonda, Faizabad and Gorakhpur Districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13 on suspicion of being involved in a racket to smuggle arms and ammunition for Maoists, reported Hindustan
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Four more Policemen from the Provincial Armed Constabulary were arrested from Gonda, Faizabad and Gorakhpur Districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13 on suspicion of being involved in a racket to smuggle arms and ammunition for Maoists, reported Hindustan Times. The four are Sushil Kumar, armourer with the PAC's 30th battalion in Gonda, Jitendra Singh and Amar Singh, both deployed as armourers in Faizabad, and Rajesh Shahi, an armourer with the Gorakhpur Police.
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Four supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during their bandh (shutdown) early on May 14 (today), reported PTI. Bullet riddled dead bodies
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Four supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during their bandh (shutdown) early on May 14 (today), reported PTI. Bullet riddled dead bodies of Ashok Ahir, Swapan Ahir, Sanatan Ahir and Nazrul Mir were found on Silda-Bankura State highway at Belpahari near Anthela village in West Midnapore District. They were picked up from their residences at Chandabila village in nearby Binpur Police station by a group of 20 armed Maoists in the midnight of May 13. Maoists called for a 24-hour bandh in West Midnapore on May 14 in protest against the arrest of one of their woman activists. Maoist spokesman Akash told PTI from an undisclosed location that "Soma, a cadre from Jhargram, had been arrested three days ago but was not produced before a court," added NDTV.
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May - 13 
One supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Srikanta Mahato, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pathardihi village near Arsha in Purulia District on May 13.
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One supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Srikanta Mahato, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pathardihi village near Arsha in Purulia District on May 13.
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May - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 neutralised a militant hideout near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Monkey Top area of Rajouri District and recovered arms, ammunitions and explosives from it, PTI reports. One AK 47 rifle, 216 rounds, five magazines,
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 neutralised a militant hideout near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Monkey Top area of Rajouri District and recovered arms, ammunitions and explosives from it, PTI reports. One AK 47 rifle, 216 rounds, five magazines, two detonators, two hand grenades was recovered among other things.
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May - 13 
SFs neutralised a militant hideout in the forest area of Goswami Nad Ladoo in the Pulwama District and recovered two hand grenades, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades and three blankets.
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SFs neutralised a militant hideout in the forest area of Goswami Nad Ladoo in the Pulwama District and recovered two hand grenades, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades and three blankets.
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May - 13 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered explosives from a passenger bus along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. The India-Bangladesh border area-Shillong bound bus was coming from Majai, a village along
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered explosives from a passenger bus along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. The India-Bangladesh border area-Shillong bound bus was coming from Majai, a village along the international border about 90 kilo meters from Shillong. From the bus, the BSF troops recovered 560 grams of Plastic Explosive (PEK) and nine electric detonators. The seized explosives were later handed over to a Police station in the area.
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May - 13 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police in separate operations in Malkangiri and Mayurbhanj Districts on May 13, reported PTI. Adma Madkami (32) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police in separate operations in Malkangiri and Mayurbhanj Districts on May 13, reported PTI. Adma Madkami (32) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Orissa's elite anti-Naxal Special Operation Group at Teakguda forest in Kalimela area of Malkangiri. Two other Maoists - Rupai Tudu (28) and Ruhia Hembram (21) - were arrested from Suliapada area in Mayurbhanj District.
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May - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Virendra Mallah and Lal Bahadur, were arrested by the Police in Ballia District on May 13, reported Hindustan Times. Six pistols, eight crude bombs and several live cartridges were recovered fr
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Virendra Mallah and Lal Bahadur, were arrested by the Police in Ballia District on May 13, reported Hindustan Times. Six pistols, eight crude bombs and several live cartridges were recovered from them.
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May - 14 
A CPI-Maoist cdare, Dwarika Prasad, was arrested by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Barachatti in Gaya District on May 14, reported PTI. 25 live cartridges, some explosive material and INR 10,000 in cash were recovered from his possessio
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A CPI-Maoist cdare, Dwarika Prasad, was arrested by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Barachatti in Gaya District on May 14, reported PTI. 25 live cartridges, some explosive material and INR 10,000 in cash were recovered from his possession.
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May - 14 May - 15
A Policeman of India Reserve Police (IRP), injured in a grenade attack by militants in Srinagar on May 14, succumbed to injuries on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injur
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A Policeman of India Reserve Police (IRP), injured in a grenade attack by militants in Srinagar on May 14, succumbed to injuries on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injured on May 14 when militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force bunker in the Saraf Kadal area of the old city in Srinagar.
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May - 14 
A Policeman was killed when at least two gunmen attacked an unarmed Police Picket at the Khilwat junction of the communally sensitive Old City area of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on May 14, four days ahead of the third anniversary of the bomb blast a
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A Policeman was killed when at least two gunmen attacked an unarmed Police Picket at the Khilwat junction of the communally sensitive Old City area of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on May 14, four days ahead of the third anniversary of the bomb blast at Mecca Masjid, reports The Hindu. Constable V. Ramesh and his colleague Sri Hari were under a tree when two youths drove up to them on a motorcycle. One of them whipped out a weapon and shot at the Policemen. Hyderabad Police Commissioner A.K. Khan said that Police suspected the involvement of Vikaruddin, a suspected operative of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who reportedly masterminded a similar attack earlier. Subsequently, forensic experts who sifted the area found two spent cartridges and a blood-stained Compact Discs (CD) believed to have been left behind by the assailants. The CD contained a statement by an unknown outfit, Tehrik-e-Galba Islami that the attack was in retaliation for the bomb explosions at Mecca Masjid in 2007. The statement is in the name of Mohammad Fasiuddin. Experts said the caliber of the bullets fired matched those used to kill another Policeman on December 8, 2008 at Falaknuma.
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May - 14 
An over ground worker of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Gayajuddin (51), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation on the National Higjhway-39 at Wangjing. He disclosed that Umar Farooq
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An over ground worker of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Gayajuddin (51), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation on the National Higjhway-39 at Wangjing. He disclosed that Umar Farooque, ‘s/s commander’ of the PULF, is his younger brother and he collected money from contractors, traders and Government employees in Thoubal District to raise the fund under the instruction of Farooque.
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May - 14 
Five suspected militants were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, reports Imphal Free Press. Three M 15/16 rifles, two AK series rifles, 362 live rounds of M-16 rifles
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Five suspected militants were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, reports Imphal Free Press. Three M 15/16 rifles, two AK series rifles, 362 live rounds of M-16 rifles and 173 live rounds of AK rifles were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. They were in full combat fatigue and a seal of ‘Wing Commander’ of the Pakan Revolutionary Army (PRA) was also recovered from the possession of one slain militant.
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May - 14 
Five suspected militants, who were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, were identified as W.S. Momo (27), Givingson (19), Th. Rockson (26), Hmanthung Bungdon (43) a
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Five suspected militants, who were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, were identified as W.S. Momo (27), Givingson (19), Th. Rockson (26), Hmanthung Bungdon (43) and Naocha Haokip. They belonged to the Pakan Revolutionary Army (PRA) outfit.
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May - 14 
Maoists abducted five persons from Sarandi village in Kanker District on May 14.
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Maoists abducted five persons from Sarandi village in Kanker District on May 14.
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May - 14 
Maoists on May 15 called for a 48-hour bandh (shutdown) in five States of Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. "Maoists will observe bandh on May 18 and May 19 in the five states to protest against the Centre's decision to sell ten
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Maoists on May 15 called for a 48-hour bandh (shutdown) in five States of Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. "Maoists will observe bandh on May 18 and May 19 in the five states to protest against the Centre's decision to sell ten per cent government's stake in 10 profit-making Public Sector Undertakings," Maoist polibureau member Koteshwar Rao alias Kishan told PTI over phone from an undisclosed location.
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May - 14 
Maoists organised a meeting at Nimmapadu village and warned that the Legislators and all other elected representatives down to Panchayat ward member level must resign from their posts and from their respective political parties by May 20. Twenty wome
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Maoists organised a meeting at Nimmapadu village and warned that the Legislators and all other elected representatives down to Panchayat ward member level must resign from their posts and from their respective political parties by May 20. Twenty women and around six men conducted the meeting while the women cadre spoke to the people.
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May - 14 
Nepali community were targeted by violent protestors in various parts of Meghalaya when several Khasi community groups called for 12-hour bandh (general shut down) in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya bo
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Nepali community were targeted by violent protestors in various parts of Meghalaya when several Khasi community groups called for 12-hour bandh (general shut down) in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya border.
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May - 14 
One more person was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer dargah (Sufi Shrine) blast, Police said on May 14, reports Times of India . Lokesh Sharma was arrested by the Rajasthan ATS while he w
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One more person was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer dargah (Sufi Shrine) blast, Police said on May 14, reports Times of India . Lokesh Sharma was arrested by the Rajasthan ATS while he was along with his family members at Lasudia Police Station area of Chhindwara District. Sharma, a resident of Indore, is an accused in the murder of All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Pyar Singh Nenama, who was killed at Manpur locality of the District in August 2003, Police said.
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May - 14 
Police detected and later defused a live grenade near the house of a Police Constable in the Kunzar area of Baramulla District in the evening of May 14. The grenade was apparently hurled by suspected militants towards the house of the Policeman but h
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Police detected and later defused a live grenade near the house of a Police Constable in the Kunzar area of Baramulla District in the evening of May 14. The grenade was apparently hurled by suspected militants towards the house of the Policeman but had failed to explode, an unnamed Police spokesman said.
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May - 14 
Security Force personnel unearthed 65 kilograms of landmine from two separate places in Dantewada District on May 14, reported PTI. A joint patrol team of Police and CRPF recovered 50 kilograms of explosives along national highway stretch between Gor
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Security Force personnel unearthed 65 kilograms of landmine from two separate places in Dantewada District on May 14, reported PTI. A joint patrol team of Police and CRPF recovered 50 kilograms of explosives along national highway stretch between Gorkha and Bheji areas. The Security Forces unearthed 15 kilograms of landmine along the highway stretch between Chintalnar and Mukran.
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May - 14 
Six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injured on May 14 when militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in Saraf Kadal area of the old city in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Exce
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Six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injured on May 14 when militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in Saraf Kadal area of the old city in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade towards the bunker at around 4.20pm (IST) inuring three CRPF personnel, two civilians and one Policeman in the explosion. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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May - 14 
Suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chandel, Mohammed Nizamuddin (50), at Khetrigao Keikhu Mayai Leikai on May 14. Some household items were damaged in the attack.
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Suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chandel, Mohammed Nizamuddin (50), at Khetrigao Keikhu Mayai Leikai on May 14. Some household items were damaged in the attack.
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May - 14 
The anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on May 14 owned up to having abducted V.S. Bardekar, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official from Pune, who was on a private visit to Arunachal Pradesh on May 12.
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The anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on May 14 owned up to having abducted V.S. Bardekar, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official from Pune, who was on a private visit to Arunachal Pradesh on May 12.
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May - 14 
The Assam Rifles personnel confiscated around 15,000 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) flags seized from the office of a Tangkhul community group organisation.
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The Assam Rifles personnel confiscated around 15,000 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) flags seized from the office of a Tangkhul community group organisation.
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May - 14 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) secured nine days’ remand for the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts that killed 88 persons, besides leaving severa
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) secured nine days’ remand for the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts that killed 88 persons, besides leaving several others injured, reports Assam Tribune. Daimary was produced at the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup after remaining in 14 days’ Police custody in connection with two different cases. The CBI had already filed the composite charge sheet in the CJM court naming 19 persons as accused in one of the biggest ever terror attack.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the office building and godown of Telarai Panchayat (Village level local self Government Institution) under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District in the night of May 14,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the office building and godown of Telarai Panchayat (Village level local self Government Institution) under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District in the night of May 14, reports The Hindu. According to Police sources, around 30 armed Maoists reached Telarai village around midnight. They planted landmines inside the office building and the newly constructed godown and conference hall of the Panchayat.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Jagdev, brother of a Special Police Officer (SPO) in Partapu village in Kanker District on May 14.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Jagdev, brother of a Special Police Officer (SPO) in Partapu village in Kanker District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company near Sherghati in Gaya District on May 14.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company near Sherghati in Gaya District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned of more attacks like one at Chintalnar in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on April 6, 2010, reported Times of India. The statement issued by the CPI-Maoist’s spokesperson Azad on behalf of th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned of more attacks like one at Chintalnar in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on April 6, 2010, reported Times of India. The statement issued by the CPI-Maoist’s spokesperson Azad on behalf of the central committee (CC) of the party from an unspecified place and date mentioned this.
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May - 14 
The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 14 remanded National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘charman’ Ranjan Daimary to another two days of Police custody after he was produced in a camp court at the Guwahati Central Jail p
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The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 14 remanded National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘charman’ Ranjan Daimary to another two days of Police custody after he was produced in a camp court at the Guwahati Central Jail premises.
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May - 14 May - 15
The Maoists killed Kumar Bhuare, one of the five abducted villagers, suspecting him to be a Police informer and released other hostages on May 15, reported PTI.The Maoists had abducted five villagers from Sarandi Police station area in Kanker Distric
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The Maoists killed Kumar Bhuare, one of the five abducted villagers, suspecting him to be a Police informer and released other hostages on May 15, reported PTI.The Maoists had abducted five villagers from Sarandi Police station area in Kanker District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is on a ceasefire mode has accused the State Government of doing “politics of hatred and discrimination” against the Bodo community and asked the Government of India to create “Bodoland” without further delay u
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The pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is on a ceasefire mode has accused the State Government of doing “politics of hatred and discrimination” against the Bodo community and asked the Government of India to create “Bodoland” without further delay under Article 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution, reports Sentinel. Pro-talks NDFB president B. Sungthagra said, “The Assam Government, with the help of its news channel, is doing politics of hatred and discrimination against the ethnic communities in Assam, especially the ethnic Bodo community.”
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May - 14 
To intelligence inputs, the CPI-Maoist is planning to launch a major offensive in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh in the coming days and hit squads have already fanned out under orders from central regional committee commander Ch. Narayana Rao to target
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To intelligence inputs, the CPI-Maoist is planning to launch a major offensive in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh in the coming days and hit squads have already fanned out under orders from central regional committee commander Ch. Narayana Rao to target peoples' representatives, reported India Today on May 14. Those on the hit-list of Maoists include Panchayat Raj minister Botsa Satyanarayana, revenue minister Dharmana Prasada Rao and tribal welfare minister Pasupuleti Balaraju, who represent Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam Districts. In a letter to the local media in Visakhapatnam on May 13, Maoist Andhra-Orissa border division secretary Ganesh hinted at launching a major offensive against big politicians instrumental in giving permission to bauxite mining.
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May - 14 
Union Government on May 14 extended its ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years as it believes the `Tamil Eelam' (separate homeland for Tamils) concept still remains a goal among pro-Tigers groups in Tamil Nadu, repor
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Union Government on May 14 extended its ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years as it believes the `Tamil Eelam' (separate homeland for Tamils) concept still remains a goal among pro-Tigers groups in Tamil Nadu, reports Times of India. The outfit, involved in assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, has been banned since 1992 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The notification of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extending the ban said even though LTTE had been "decimated in Sri Lanka, recent reports reveal that remnant LTTE cadres and leaders are regrouping in Tamil Nadu". It said the possibility of its remnant cadres using India and especially Tamil Nadu as a base for their re-grouping activities could not be ruled out. It also said they could enter India in the guise of Tamil refugees. Citing the reason for extending the ban on LTTE, a senior MHA official said, "Though most of the criminal cases involving LTTE and pro-LTTE groups like Tamil National Retrieval Troops (TNRT), Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) and Tamiliar Pasarai have ended in conviction, the Tamil Eelam concept still remains a goal among pro-LTTE groups in Tamil Nadu."
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May - 15 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Dhana Sangradham (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Kakching Khunou on May 15.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Dhana Sangradham (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Kakching Khunou on May 15.
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May - 15 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Islamudin alias Lion (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Phubakchao bazaar area on May 15. One .38 locally made revolver, two Chinese hand grenades without detonators an
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Islamudin alias Lion (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Phubakchao bazaar area on May 15. One .38 locally made revolver, two Chinese hand grenades without detonators and some ammunition were recovered from his possession. He was operating under the ‘command’ of one Thambou (35) and was involved in the killing of one minor girl from Hatta Golapati.
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May - 15 
Army and Police on May 15 recovered explosive devices and ammunition besides a large quantity of medicines and ration during a search operation along Ans nullah in the Mahore area, bordering Budhal, of Reasi District, Daily Excelsior reported. The re
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Army and Police on May 15 recovered explosive devices and ammunition besides a large quantity of medicines and ration during a search operation along Ans nullah in the Mahore area, bordering Budhal, of Reasi District, Daily Excelsior reported. The recoveries included three hand grenades, five UBGL grenades, 15 electronic detonators, three AK magazines with 170 rounds, four meters cortex wire and a large quantity of food items and medicines. The consignment reportedly belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit.
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May - 15 
Capital Imphal on May 15 remained closed in protest against the Centre’s decision to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to visit the State.
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Capital Imphal on May 15 remained closed in protest against the Centre’s decision to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to visit the State.
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May - 15 
Garo National Liberation Army’s (GNLA) ‘finance secretaries’, Solte Marak and Martin, were arrested by the from Williamnagar of East Garo Hills District. They were arrested following the arrest of GNLA ‘general secretary’, Novembirth Ch. Marak, fro
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Garo National Liberation Army’s (GNLA) ‘finance secretaries’, Solte Marak and Martin, were arrested by the from Williamnagar of East Garo Hills District. They were arrested following the arrest of GNLA ‘general secretary’, Novembirth Ch. Marak, from New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal on May 15.
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May - 15 
Khasi Students Union’s (KSU) central body gave support to the "quit notices" issued to the Nepali community by its various units in Khasi and Jaintia Hills Districts.
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Khasi Students Union’s (KSU) central body gave support to the "quit notices" issued to the Nepali community by its various units in Khasi and Jaintia Hills Districts.
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May - 15 
Kumusur Hedo, a 30-year-old tribal, was allegedly killed by a group of five to seven armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Parpalguda village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on May 15.
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Kumusur Hedo, a 30-year-old tribal, was allegedly killed by a group of five to seven armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Parpalguda village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on May 15.
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May - 15 
Police recovered 45 kilograms of landmine in Koilibeda in Kanker District on May 15, reported PTI. The mine was planted near Mendki River in Markanar village.
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Police recovered 45 kilograms of landmine in Koilibeda in Kanker District on May 15, reported PTI. The mine was planted near Mendki River in Markanar village.
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May - 15 
The Delhi Police on May 15 filed a charge sheet against two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists accused of involvement in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts, reports Times of India. The chargesheet against Salman Ahmad and Mohammed Sh
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The Delhi Police on May 15 filed a charge sheet against two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists accused of involvement in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts, reports Times of India. The chargesheet against Salman Ahmad and Mohammed Shahzad was submitted in a sealed cover to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja. The court will take it up May 20.
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May - 15 
The Union Government on May 15 formally banned over 100 outfits, linked to al-Qaeda, from across the globe by declaring them "terrorist organizations" in India under the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reports Times of India. Tho
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The Union Government on May 15 formally banned over 100 outfits, linked to al-Qaeda, from across the globe by declaring them "terrorist organizations" in India under the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reports Times of India. Though India had been keeping tabs on these outfits in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, a formal decision to put these 100-odd entities, along with 33 other terror organizations, in the list of banned organisations is seen as a move "to avoid any legal ambiguity" in case Indian Security Forces (SFs) lay their hands on anyone associated with these bodies. These outfits include all the big Islamic militant outfits like Jemaah Islamiyah of Indonesia, Islamic Jihad Group of Libya, the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group, the Egyptian Islamic Jihad, International Islamic Relief Organization of Philippines and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan among others. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has put these entities together (at entry number 33) in its `revised' list of banned outfits as "Organisations listed in the Schedule to the UN Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism (Implementation of Security Council Resolutions) Order, 2007". "The number of these outfits will increase or decrease as amended from time to time. We have put them together under one head so that we do not have to revise it (the list) whenever it is amended at the UNSC level," said a senior MHA official. The MHA’s revised list of banned outfits - which is to be made public on its official website soon -- also for the first time includes the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) as one of the terrorist organizations under the UAPA Act. Though names of three pro-Khalistan terror outfits - Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) -- have been on the list for long, the move to include KZF in the revised list is seen in the light of increased activities of the outfit in India in the past couple of years.
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May - 15 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM) on May 15 lifted the total blockade imposed on vehicles plying in hill areas of the Manipur. The UCM set the ultimatum of May 20 for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to exercise his political wisdom in cancelling the
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM) on May 15 lifted the total blockade imposed on vehicles plying in hill areas of the Manipur. The UCM set the ultimatum of May 20 for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to exercise his political wisdom in cancelling the visit of Muivah in Manipur.
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May - 16 
‘General secretary’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit, Novembirth Ch. Marak, was arrested by the Police at New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal on May 15. Police said he was arrested while boarding a train to Calcutta along
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‘General secretary’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit, Novembirth Ch. Marak, was arrested by the Police at New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal on May 15. Police said he was arrested while boarding a train to Calcutta along with his girlfriend.
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May - 16 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Prem Kumar (27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangjing Hodamba area in Thoubal District on May 16. One US made 9-mm pistol with magazine, four 9-mm live rounds, two detonators and two video c
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Prem Kumar (27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangjing Hodamba area in Thoubal District on May 16. One US made 9-mm pistol with magazine, four 9-mm live rounds, two detonators and two video cassettes were recovered from their possession.
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May - 16 
Afghanistan security agencies have traced back a recent anti-India operations in the country to an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) cell located inside a military cantonment in Kohat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan, reports Indian Express. Acc
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Afghanistan security agencies have traced back a recent anti-India operations in the country to an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) cell located inside a military cantonment in Kohat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan, reports Indian Express. According to information available with Indian agencies, this was mentioned in a dossier on Pakistani intelligence activities in Afghanistan, prepared for Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai ahead of his just concluded visit to the US. He is believed to have shared the information with US authorities. While this was a detailed dossier on ISI activities across Afghanistan, there was a section that specifically dealt with Pakistani efforts to target Indian assets in Afghanistan which included the Indian embassy, its consulates across that country, Indian companies and their projects.
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May - 16 
Considering possible paralysis of hospitals in the State due to the shortage of life saving drugs and oxygen on account of the economic blockade, the Central Government gave the approval for airlifting medical and health care items into the State by
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Considering possible paralysis of hospitals in the State due to the shortage of life saving drugs and oxygen on account of the economic blockade, the Central Government gave the approval for airlifting medical and health care items into the State by a military aircraft from Guwahati in Assam.
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May - 16 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 12-hour bandh (general shut down) on May 20 in Meghalaya in pretest against the May 14 killing of four persons belonging to Khasi community by the Assam Police at Langpih village along Assam-Meg
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 12-hour bandh (general shut down) on May 20 in Meghalaya in pretest against the May 14 killing of four persons belonging to Khasi community by the Assam Police at Langpih village along Assam-Meghalaya border, according to Shillong Times. "The unfortunate incident took place only because neither the Centre nor the state governments are interested to resolve the long-pending boundary disputes," the outfit's publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said.
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May - 16 
Kashmiri terrorists and refugees from Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have both received a pay hike, Times of India reports. According to the latest inputs from various agencies, Pakistani authorities are now offering terrorists
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Kashmiri terrorists and refugees from Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have both received a pay hike, Times of India reports. According to the latest inputs from various agencies, Pakistani authorities are now offering terrorists coming to fight in Jammu and Kashmir a monthly salary in the range of INR 8,000 to INR 10,000. This is a huge jump from the average pay of INR 5,000 they were getting earlier. Also, those staying back in refugee camps of PoK too have been given increased financial benefits. From INR 1,800 per month, their financial allowance has gone up to INR 2,400 a month early this year [2010], sources said. There are no clear numbers, but some estimates say as many as 30,000 could be in PoK, holding State Subject Facility Cards which grants them certain rights.
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May - 16 
Majority of the militant groups of the Northeast are still getting weapons manufactured by the Government run ordnance factories in China, while the weapons offloaded by the Chinese Army is also being sold to the militants by the clandestine arms dea
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Majority of the militant groups of the Northeast are still getting weapons manufactured by the Government run ordnance factories in China, while the weapons offloaded by the Chinese Army is also being sold to the militants by the clandestine arms dealers. Though it is not yet ascertained whether any Chinese Government official is involved in selling of weapons to the militant groups, it is now an established fact that the weapons manufactured in the Government run ordnance factories are available with the militants of the Northeast region, sources said. Sources further revealed that as a part of its modernization programme, the Chinese Army has been offloading the old weapons and some of those weapons are now in the hands of the militants of the North East.
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May - 16 
Manipur Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution Minister Y. Irabot criticized the failure of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio to provide adequate Security Forces for transportation of essential items into the Sta
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Manipur Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution Minister Y. Irabot criticized the failure of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio to provide adequate Security Forces for transportation of essential items into the State along the National Highways despite serious difficulties faced by the people due to scarcity of essential items in the State.
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May - 16 
Militants fired at the house of a widow, Guddi Devi, in the Layrouth village of Bhaderwah tehsil (revenue unit) in Doda District in the night of May 16, reports PTI. No one was injured in the firing. A group of four militants tried to storm into the
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Militants fired at the house of a widow, Guddi Devi, in the Layrouth village of Bhaderwah tehsil (revenue unit) in Doda District in the night of May 16, reports PTI. No one was injured in the firing. A group of four militants tried to storm into the house. When the family did not open the gate, they fired at the house and attempted to break the window, the sources said, adding, as the family raised an alarm, the militants escaped. Guddi's husband Sunder Lal was killed by militants in 2004 suspecting him to be an army informer.
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May - 16 
Paltu Bag, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nayagram in West Midnapore on May 16.
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Paltu Bag, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nayagram in West Midnapore on May 16.
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May - 16 
Quoting sources which interrogated Ranjan Daimary reports that he used to receive nearly INR 0.6 to 0. 7 million every month from Assam half of which was spent on running a camp at Khagracherri in Bangladesh and another in Myanmar. The rest he would
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Quoting sources which interrogated Ranjan Daimary reports that he used to receive nearly INR 0.6 to 0. 7 million every month from Assam half of which was spent on running a camp at Khagracherri in Bangladesh and another in Myanmar. The rest he would use for his family’s upkeep. But the crackdown on timber smugglers in Assam’s Sonitpur District for the past few months has forced the NDFB to turn more and more to abductions to prevent its funds from running dry.
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May - 16 
Ranjan Daimary on May 16 said that he was ready to hold unconditional peace talks with New Delhi but made it clear negotiations cannot be held with "handcuffs on", according to Assam Tribune. Anjali Daimary, sister of the arrested Ranjan Daimary said
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Ranjan Daimary on May 16 said that he was ready to hold unconditional peace talks with New Delhi but made it clear negotiations cannot be held with "handcuffs on", according to Assam Tribune. Anjali Daimary, sister of the arrested Ranjan Daimary said, "He is not anti-talk and even didn’t mention about sovereignty as a precondition for negotiations." But she indicated that he wanted to be set free before the talks.
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May - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 16 recovered a consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives from a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit at village Bela Chitah Pard in the Mahore area of Reasi District. Recoveries include one country made gun, one
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 16 recovered a consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives from a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit at village Bela Chitah Pard in the Mahore area of Reasi District. Recoveries include one country made gun, one wireless set, one antenna, a shell thrower, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one binocular, a tape recorder, 29 rounds of AK-47 and some incriminating documents of HM.
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May - 16 
Six villagers, including a sarpanch (village head), were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Teregaon in Rajnandgaon District on May 16.
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Six villagers, including a sarpanch (village head), were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Teregaon in Rajnandgaon District on May 16.
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May - 16 
Sonitpur District Police sources said the NDFB by a conservative estimate was making about INR 50,000 everyday by way of “tax” from timber smugglers, but that it has now stopped. “So of late, they have turned to abduction and extortion to compensate
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Sonitpur District Police sources said the NDFB by a conservative estimate was making about INR 50,000 everyday by way of “tax” from timber smugglers, but that it has now stopped. “So of late, they have turned to abduction and extortion to compensate for the loss of revenue from timber smuggling,” the Police official said. He said two persons from the District, including an 11-year-old boy, were still believed to be in NDFB’s captivity.
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May - 16 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Ramachandra Rao, a Police constable at Padia in Malkangiri District on May 16.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Ramachandra Rao, a Police constable at Padia in Malkangiri District on May 16.
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May - 16 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq, arrested by Hyderabad Police (Andhra Pradesh), had received e-mails originating from Pakistan asking him to carryout "subversive" activities in India and had millions of rupees deposited a
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq, arrested by Hyderabad Police (Andhra Pradesh), had received e-mails originating from Pakistan asking him to carryout "subversive" activities in India and had millions of rupees deposited against his name in various banks, the investigating agency revealed, reports Hindustan Times. Officials of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) said that they are trying to verify the statements made by Haq, who is accused of plotting terror attacks in the city. Haq, currently under Police custody, reportedly confessed to having received e-mails from one Abdul Aziz of Pakistan, who instigated him to carry out subversive activities in India, they said. For receiving and sending the e-mails, Haq had visited cyber cafes in Rein Bazar and Mehdipatnam areas among others last month, the officials said, adding they have seized four computer hard disks from the shops and sent them to Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. The accused have also told the SIT officials that he had many bank accounts in various parts of the city with deposits running to Millions of rupees. The investigators are trying to find out the source of the money and suspect that Haq, a private car driver, received huge amounts through hawala (informal money laundering system) or other illegal means to carry out "subversive" attacks.
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May - 16 
Terrorists have started regrouping along the Line of Control (LoC) in PoK apparently to stoke violence in Jammu and Kashmir, PoK-based Kashmiri nationalists have warned. "Jihadi activities have restarted in the last few weeks," All Parties National A
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Terrorists have started regrouping along the Line of Control (LoC) in PoK apparently to stoke violence in Jammu and Kashmir, PoK-based Kashmiri nationalists have warned. "Jihadi activities have restarted in the last few weeks," All Parties National Alliance (APNA) secretary general Arif Shahid told BBC. He said most of the activities were concentrated in the Neelum Valley along the LoC. Shahid, who visited the region with other APNA leaders, said militants were based there in large numbers and have set up camps in the area. Shahid said the militants were planning to sabotage ongoing India- Pakistan peace negotiations. "This is the start of another proxy war." The number of terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is now hovering around 700, an all-time low since militancy erupted in the State in the late 80s, sources say.
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May - 16 
To tackle the growing incidents of stone pelting in Kashmir valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, under special initiative, have decided to appoint stone pelters as Special Police Officials (SPOs), and entrust them with responsibility of taking on th
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To tackle the growing incidents of stone pelting in Kashmir valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, under special initiative, have decided to appoint stone pelters as Special Police Officials (SPOs), and entrust them with responsibility of taking on their former stone pelter partners. Police sources said that 85 youths have been appointed as SPOs and deployed in areas, which are most sensitive and infamous for stone pelting. They said that the incidents of stone pelting have considerably decreased after the deployment of stone pelters-turned-SPOs in the area. The State Police says that militant outfits based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), particularly HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have prepared dozens of groups who are paid to instigate stone pelting in the valley. The Police claimed that these groups are paid between INR 5 lakh and INR 8 lakh, and a portion of this money is supposed to be paid to the stone pelters who pelt stones at Police and para-military troopers.
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May - 16 
Two Maoists were killed in an encounter near Gumiyapal village under the Kirandul station area in Dantewada District on May 16, reported The Hindu. Apart from the dead bodies of the two deceased, Police also recovered arms and ammunition from the pla
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Two Maoists were killed in an encounter near Gumiyapal village under the Kirandul station area in Dantewada District on May 16, reported The Hindu. Apart from the dead bodies of the two deceased, Police also recovered arms and ammunition from the place.
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May - 16 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen- Ajit Nath alias Pranjit Barua - and Shamsher were arrested by Security Forces operating in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. The duo was intercepted near Patharighat in an Army mobile check post.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen- Ajit Nath alias Pranjit Barua - and Shamsher were arrested by Security Forces operating in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. The duo was intercepted near Patharighat in an Army mobile check post. One locally made pistol, four live rounds, two cellular phones and six blank ULFA leaflets were recovered from the possession of the linkmen.
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May - 16 
Various non-Dimasa tribes had teamed up to form a new militant outfit, Hill Tiger Force (HTF), in protest against the State Government’s decision to rename the North Cachar Hills as ‘Dima Hasao’ District to appease the Dimasa community, reports Senti
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Various non-Dimasa tribes had teamed up to form a new militant outfit, Hill Tiger Force (HTF), in protest against the State Government’s decision to rename the North Cachar Hills as ‘Dima Hasao’ District to appease the Dimasa community, reports Sentinel. Kapsi Naga, from Naga community was the ‘president’, Arnol Kuki was the ‘secretary’ and the ‘commander-in-chief’ was Harathang Hmar, Lunen Kuki the ‘publicity secretary’ and Stephen Lunchua was the ‘foreign secretary’.
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May - 17 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Khundrakpam Daniel Singh (39), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the Uripok petrol pump. A cellular phone along with one Subscriber Identity was recovered from his possession. He disclos
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Khundrakpam Daniel Singh (39), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the Uripok petrol pump. A cellular phone along with one Subscriber Identity was recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he was asked to extort money from general public and shopkeepers for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 17 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Haobijam Gyanesor alias Lamyanba alias Sanahal (19), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi area. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2007 and got training in Myanma
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Haobijam Gyanesor alias Lamyanba alias Sanahal (19), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi area. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2007 and got training in Myanmar.
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May - 17 
A trial court on May 17 sent Al Badr militant Sheikh Sajjad, who was arrested on charges of possessing communication equipment, meant for Kashmiri terrorists, to 14-day judicial custody, reports Times of India. He was reportedly detained there for po
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A trial court on May 17 sent Al Badr militant Sheikh Sajjad, who was arrested on charges of possessing communication equipment, meant for Kashmiri terrorists, to 14-day judicial custody, reports Times of India. He was reportedly detained there for possessing as well as allegedly sending hi-tech communication equipment, including satellite phones, to militants in Jammu and Kashmir. Police said during interrogation it was revealed that he was a major supplier of satellite phones to suspected terrorists.
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May - 17 
An 'area commander' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Rajgrihi Ram, carrying a cash reward of INR 50000 on his head, was arrested by Police from Pithiao village in Rohtas District on May 17.
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An 'area commander' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Rajgrihi Ram, carrying a cash reward of INR 50000 on his head, was arrested by Police from Pithiao village in Rohtas District on May 17.
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May - 17 
An encounter took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the forest area of Keshwan in Kishtwar District in the night of May 17, Daily Excelsior reports. The SFs launched the operation following inputs about the presence of top Lash
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An encounter took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the forest area of Keshwan in Kishtwar District in the night of May 17, Daily Excelsior reports. The SFs launched the operation following inputs about the presence of top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Salman and his associates in Keshwan forests. After a brief exchange of firing between the SFs and militants, Salman and his associates managed to escape taking cover of dense forests.
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May - 17 
ANI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palamu District have threatened villagers not to hold weekly markets so as to prevent any kind of supply to Security Forces (SFs). The villages under the Chak Police Station
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ANI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palamu District have threatened villagers not to hold weekly markets so as to prevent any kind of supply to Security Forces (SFs). The villages under the Chak Police Station limits in the District are faced with a Maoists threat for last two weeks. The connectivity to these villages has come to a standstill, as the Maoists blocked the Manatau Chak road, which is also a crucial supply chain for the SFs. The blockade is being viewed as Maoists new method against the SFs, as the latter get supply either from Manatu or from Daktonganj. The Maoists are also threatening villagers to stay away from the weekly markets, due to which supply of essential commodities, food grains and vegetables has been disrupted. Earlier, the local traders use to organise weekly markets on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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May - 17 
Around 2000 people mainly women and school children protested against NSCN-IM leader’s visit at Charangpat area of Thoubal District.
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Around 2000 people mainly women and school children protested against NSCN-IM leader’s visit at Charangpat area of Thoubal District.
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May - 17 
As Manipur’s supply routes remained cut off, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 17 sent a delegation of Church leaders to Nagaland to sort out the crisis arising out of the stalemate over NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s proposed v
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As Manipur’s supply routes remained cut off, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 17 sent a delegation of Church leaders to Nagaland to sort out the crisis arising out of the stalemate over NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s proposed visit to Manipur. Government spokesperson N. Biren Singh said that a nine-member delegation of the All Manipur Christian Organisation left for Nagaland. “The Church delegation with church leaders in Nagaland will appeal to the All Naga Students Association, Manipur, and the United Naga Council to call off the indefinite economic blockade imposed on the Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam highways,” Biren Singh said.
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May - 17 
Home Minister said that India is willing to begin peace talks with Maoists, but only if the insurgents halt all attacks for 72 hours. "I make the offer now: The Maoists should say, 'We abjure violence, we suspend violence,' and actually suspend viole
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Home Minister said that India is willing to begin peace talks with Maoists, but only if the insurgents halt all attacks for 72 hours. "I make the offer now: The Maoists should say, 'We abjure violence, we suspend violence,' and actually suspend violence, from any date they fix for 72 hours," he told the CNN-IBN news channel. The Government would then convene talks with the insurgents, he added.
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May - 17 
Kuki National Army’s (KNA) ‘cabinet member and information and publicity secretary’, Lenin H. Kuki, defected to the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) in Chandel District.
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Kuki National Army’s (KNA) ‘cabinet member and information and publicity secretary’, Lenin H. Kuki, defected to the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) in Chandel District.
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May - 17 
One Rabha Viper Army (RVA) cadre, Sunil Rabha (28), was arrested on May 17 in a joint operation of Goalpara Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Salpara village under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. Police recovered one 9-mm
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One Rabha Viper Army (RVA) cadre, Sunil Rabha (28), was arrested on May 17 in a joint operation of Goalpara Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Salpara village under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. Police recovered one 9-mm pistol, two magazines and 13 round bullet and INR 40,000 in cash.
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May - 17 
Police arrested two persons carrying counterfeit notes of 1000 and 500 denominations with face value of INR 25,000 from Pahalgam area of Anantnag District. The arrested persons were identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat and Fayaz Ahmad Bhat.
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Police arrested two persons carrying counterfeit notes of 1000 and 500 denominations with face value of INR 25,000 from Pahalgam area of Anantnag District. The arrested persons were identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat and Fayaz Ahmad Bhat.
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May - 17 
SFs arrested the Kokrajhar platoon ‘commander’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Barhunka Basumatary alias B. Birkhlai alias Jolo, from Patgaon Hasraobari under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar Dist
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SFs arrested the Kokrajhar platoon ‘commander’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Barhunka Basumatary alias B. Birkhlai alias Jolo, from Patgaon Hasraobari under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on May 17. A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK-56 series rifles with three magazines and 90 rounds of ammunition, two 9-mm pistols with two magazines and 12 rounds of bullets, one 7.65-mm pistol with one magazine and 10 rounds of ammunition, three pouches, one booklet of extortion notes, two cellular phones and others documents were recovered from his possession.
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May - 17 
SFs on May 17 (today) neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 100 grenades and 303 rifles, in a forest in the Kupwara District. 10 AK rifles, 160 MM mortars, one rocket projectile gun, 303 rifles, 1
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SFs on May 17 (today) neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 100 grenades and 303 rifles, in a forest in the Kupwara District. 10 AK rifles, 160 MM mortars, one rocket projectile gun, 303 rifles, 100 grenades and 1000 rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the hideout. The hideout was unearthed during a search and cordon operation which has been going in Afroda forests in the District since the past one week. 11 militants have been killed in gun battles with SFs in the area during this period.
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May - 17 
South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 told local reporter over phone in Chhattisgarh that their attack on May 17 in Dantewada District was a calculated at
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South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 told local reporter over phone in Chhattisgarh that their attack on May 17 in Dantewada District was a calculated attack targeted at the Koya Commando wing of Special Police Officers (SPOs), reported The Hindu. Ramanna added that the CPI-Maoist deeply regretted the loss of civilian lives. The attack was a revenge for the raping and killing of tribals of Goomiyapal, Gompad, Palodi and Singaram villages by the Koya Commandos.
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May - 17 
Talking about the Operation, Major General George said based on intelligence inputs in early May about infiltration of about 14-22 militants, Army carried out deployment of troops in hilly terrain of areas falling on the borderline of Baramulla and K
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Talking about the Operation, Major General George said based on intelligence inputs in early May about infiltration of about 14-22 militants, Army carried out deployment of troops in hilly terrain of areas falling on the borderline of Baramulla and Kupwara districts. As many as 11 militants, including four locals, and four Army personnel have been killed in the Operation but intelligence inputs suggest that few more militants are still at large in the Haphruda forests of Handwara in Kupwara district. He also said there are indications of a major rift between local militants and foreigners operating in the area. "The foreign militants see the locals with plenty of doubt. Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant Basharat Saleem was killed by the foreigners on the mere suspicion of being in contact with Security Forces," he said, adding, there was no contact with the slain militant.
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May - 17 
The Army on May 17 neutralised a militant hideout in the Kupwara District in an ongoing operation against the militants. Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. J. S. Brar told IANS, “Our troops recovered 10-AK-47 rifles, one RPG gun, three 303 rifles, over 10
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The Army on May 17 neutralised a militant hideout in the Kupwara District in an ongoing operation against the militants. Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. J. S. Brar told IANS, “Our troops recovered 10-AK-47 rifles, one RPG gun, three 303 rifles, over 100 grenades, mines and improvised explosive device (IED) stores.” “Operation Thunder Strike was launched by the Army on May 5 in the forests of north Kashmir and as part of this operation the troops early today (Monday, May 17) busted a hideout and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition,” he said, adding, the operation in the area continued. "This is one of the biggest arms and ammunition hauls in the State. The arms and ammunition were recovered during search operations in the Wadar Bala forests of Handwara in the Kupwara District," General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force Major General N George told reporters, adds Daily Excelsior. "So far, we have recovered 22 AK rifles including one modified, thousands of live rounds, one Rocket Propelled Grenade, one 60 millimetre Mortar, seven Pistols, three 303 rifles, seven Radio Sets and one Night Vision Goggle besides over 100 grenades, mines and other war like stores."
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May - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed 44 persons when they blew up a bus by triggering an improvised explosive device (IED) on a black-top road at Chingavaram near Sukma in Dantewada District on May 17, reported Times of Indi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed 44 persons when they blew up a bus by triggering an improvised explosive device (IED) on a black-top road at Chingavaram near Sukma in Dantewada District on May 17, reported Times of India. Four civilians and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were also injured. There were around 32 civilians and 18 SPOs in the bus.
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May - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Hemant Bage, a local Congress party leader, inside his vehicle and set it ablaze in the Lumbatoli village of Simdega District on May 17.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Hemant Bage, a local Congress party leader, inside his vehicle and set it ablaze in the Lumbatoli village of Simdega District on May 17.
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May - 17 
The dead body of Rakhahari Sar, supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was recovered by the Police from a forest at Goaltore in West Midnapore District on May 17, reported The Hindu. He went missing from his house at Bhandar
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The dead body of Rakhahari Sar, supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was recovered by the Police from a forest at Goaltore in West Midnapore District on May 17, reported The Hindu. He went missing from his house at Bhandarpur village three days ago [on May 15].
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May - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 filed charges in a court against 11 activists of Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu right wing organisation for the October 16, 2009 Diwali (festival of lights)-eve blast that killed two people in Goa's Margao
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 filed charges in a court against 11 activists of Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu right wing organisation for the October 16, 2009 Diwali (festival of lights)-eve blast that killed two people in Goa's Margao town, reports Times of India. The accused are facing charges of conspiring and collecting arms for waging a war against the State and mischief. All 11 people named in the chargesheet are cadres of Hindu right wing organisation Sanatan Sanstha. The 3,000 pages chargesheet names 250 witnesses, who are likely to be examined by the local court during the trial. Those named as accused include Vinay Talekar, Vinayak Patil, Dhananjay Ashtekar, all residents of Goa, and Dilip Mangaonkar, a resident of Maharashtra. Other accused named in the charge sheet are Prashant Juvekar, Sarang Akolkar, Jayaprakash, Rudra Patil and Prashant Ashtekar, all residents of Maharashtra. They all are absconding. Apart from facing charges for waging war against the State, they have also been charged under the Explosive Substance Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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May - 17 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on May 17 said that the Naga Hoho (apex council of Naga tribe), once regarded as the epitome of Naga ingenuity, maturity and statesmanship, has suddenly turned into a group of wanton boys t
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on May 17 said that the Naga Hoho (apex council of Naga tribe), once regarded as the epitome of Naga ingenuity, maturity and statesmanship, has suddenly turned into a group of wanton boys throwing flaming balls into the neighbourhood in accordance to the script written by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 17 
The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Dera Ki Gali in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District. Recoveries include one Pakistan made pistol with magazine, three RPG shells, four UBGL shells, o
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The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Dera Ki Gali in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District. Recoveries include one Pakistan made pistol with magazine, three RPG shells, four UBGL shells, one wireless set, two Chinese grenades, one AK magazine, 125 AK rounds and 10 detonators.
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May - 17 
The Tangkhul Action Committee (TAC), a conglomerate of Tangkhul civil society organisations in Ukhrul District, served a 'warning notice' to all the newspapers based in Imphal to give ‘balanced’ reporting or else the TAC would ban the newspapers.
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The Tangkhul Action Committee (TAC), a conglomerate of Tangkhul civil society organisations in Ukhrul District, served a 'warning notice' to all the newspapers based in Imphal to give ‘balanced’ reporting or else the TAC would ban the newspapers.
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May - 17 
The Union Government on May 17 asked five States (Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh) to tighten security and take maximum precaution during the 48-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) f
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The Union Government on May 17 asked five States (Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh) to tighten security and take maximum precaution during the 48-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from May 18 (today).
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May - 17 
Three cadres belonging to Tabungba faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from their respective residences at Andro area on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Heikham H
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Three cadres belonging to Tabungba faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from their respective residences at Andro area on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Heikham Herojit alias Ngouba alias Chingsang (25), Moirangthem Suranjoy alias Ithou (25) and Chingakham Doren alias Ingo (23). An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 10 kilograms was recovered following the disclosure of Suranjoy, from near a drain. Sources said that the bomb was meant to target the Security Forces.
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May - 17 
Troops arrested an armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in Tamenglong on May 15. One Italian pistol along with ammunition and extortion ransom of INR 10,000 were recovered from his possession.
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Troops arrested an armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in Tamenglong on May 15. One Italian pistol along with ammunition and extortion ransom of INR 10,000 were recovered from his possession.
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May - 17 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 17 said that there was a need to revisit the anti-Naxal strategy in the light of the fact that four States want use of air power against the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reported PTI. Chidambaram said, "I can
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 17 said that there was a need to revisit the anti-Naxal strategy in the light of the fact that four States want use of air power against the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reported PTI. Chidambaram said, "I can implement the mandate that is given to me. But I believe that the collective wisdom is better than an individual statement." Asked if he was unhappy with the limited mandate, he said, “I took to the Cabinet Committee [the] case for a larger mandate; I was given a limited mandate. I will go back to the Cabinet Committee, I have already spoken to the Prime Minister.”
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May - 18 
A Delhi court on May 18 dismissed a bail plea of a couple arrested for allegedly being members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying the charges against them were grave, reported PTI. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Suni
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A Delhi court on May 18 dismissed a bail plea of a couple arrested for allegedly being members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying the charges against them were grave, reported PTI. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sunil Chaudhary rejected the bail applications of Gopal Mishra and his wife Kanchan alias Anu.
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May - 18 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Kabrambam Sanjoy Singh (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Keishampat Churachandpur bus parking on May 19. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in June 2009 through Landhoni alias Iche
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Kabrambam Sanjoy Singh (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Keishampat Churachandpur bus parking on May 19. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in June 2009 through Landhoni alias Iche belonging to ‘finance section’ of the KYKL and he extorted a sum of INR 85,000 from Nagamapal shopkeepers and handed over the money to her for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 18 
A massive 20-tonne consignment of ammunition from the US has been seized at Loni in Gaziabad by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), reported DNA on May 19. The consignment seized at Inland Container Depot had seven more containers carrying
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A massive 20-tonne consignment of ammunition from the US has been seized at Loni in Gaziabad by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), reported DNA on May 19. The consignment seized at Inland Container Depot had seven more containers carrying lead, an important raw material used to manufacture ammunition. Import of lead is prohibited in India. There is fear that they might contain live grenades and other explosives. It is suspected to be bound for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The containers are believed to have been sourced from US war surpluses.
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May - 18 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Tarai bari under Goalpara Police Station in Goalpara District on May 18, reports Telegraph. He was identified as Saher Ali of Kuthipara village in Bonga
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Tarai bari under Goalpara Police Station in Goalpara District on May 18, reports Telegraph. He was identified as Saher Ali of Kuthipara village in Bongaigaon District.
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May - 18 
A NSCN-IM release stated, the Nagas would have only what belonged to them and not an inch more from the Meiteis. It said it did not bear any ill motive towards anyone but the conflict between the communities should not be left for posterity. “It is i
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A NSCN-IM release stated, the Nagas would have only what belonged to them and not an inch more from the Meiteis. It said it did not bear any ill motive towards anyone but the conflict between the communities should not be left for posterity. “It is imperative to demarcate clear-cut boundary lines today but such exercise must not disturb the harmonious co-existence and inter-trade whatsoever.”
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May - 18 
A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was killed while the bomb he was planting under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District blew up, Police said o
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A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was killed while the bomb he was planting under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District blew up, Police said on May 18, according to Nagaland Post. The slain militant was identified as Doni Anal (24) of Liwa Sarei village in Chandel District.
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May - 18 
According to delayed report, a cadre of the Manipur based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Aminul Islam (45), was arrested by Lakhipur Police from Labac part-I in Chanpur of Cachar District on May 18. Sentinel reports that earlier another PU
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According to delayed report, a cadre of the Manipur based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Aminul Islam (45), was arrested by Lakhipur Police from Labac part-I in Chanpur of Cachar District on May 18. Sentinel reports that earlier another PULF cadre, identified as Mani Khan, was arrested from Lalpani under Jirighat Police Station on an unspecified date. The report adds that with funds provided by the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to PULF operatives, the outfit has been active in the eastern part of Cachar District for expanding its base with easy access to North Cachar Hills and Manipur.
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May - 18 
After traders, few truck operators have also come under clout for their links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and LeT in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and were not allowed to transport goods to Rawlakote from cross-LoC point of Ch
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After traders, few truck operators have also come under clout for their links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and LeT in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and were not allowed to transport goods to Rawlakote from cross-LoC point of Chakan-Da-Bagh. The truck operators have come under surveillance following specific reports with Police and Intelligence agencies that ISI and LeT ‘launching commanders’ have stepped-up their activities at Chakan-Da-Bagh and were regularly frequenting zero line every Tuesday and Wednesday when the weekly trade is conducted. There were reports that the ISI has managed to win over some of the truck operators, hailing from Poonch District, and could use them for the militant activities.
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May - 18 
An over ground worker of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Thingnam T.K. Kiran alias Manihar Meitei (49), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching Khunou area in Thoubal District.
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An over ground worker of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Thingnam T.K. Kiran alias Manihar Meitei (49), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching Khunou area in Thoubal District.
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May - 18 
Another militant outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front (HTNF), was formed. The new outfit's ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar in a statement to the press persons on May 19 claimed their main objective is to "safeguard and protect the interest of the Khasi
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Another militant outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front (HTNF), was formed. The new outfit's ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar in a statement to the press persons on May 19 claimed their main objective is to "safeguard and protect the interest of the Khasi and Jaintia people." Stating that they "would not allow big businessmen to harass the poor people," the outfit also warned "criminals" against indulging in drug selling and other crimes. "The outfit will also not tolerate any kind of indecent behaviour especially by the young Khasi boys and girls," the statement said adding, "We are totally against adultery and also women marrying non-tribals." Besides the ‘chairman’, the other top cadres of the new outfit were ‘commander-in-chief’ Khraw Kyndiah, ‘general secretary’ Prince Lyngdoh and ‘publicity secretary’ Jonas Kharir.
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May - 18 
Around 50 armed Maoists set ablaze five tractors at Jogiya village of Khairabind panchayat (village level self governing body) under Muffassil Police station in Aurangabad District on May 18.
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Around 50 armed Maoists set ablaze five tractors at Jogiya village of Khairabind panchayat (village level self governing body) under Muffassil Police station in Aurangabad District on May 18.
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May - 18 
At Least three militants were killed in two separate gunfights with Security Forces (SFs) on May 19, Police said, reports IANS. A Police spokesperson said that the first gunfight took place with a group of militants belonging to the Karbi Liberation
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At Least three militants were killed in two separate gunfights with Security Forces (SFs) on May 19, Police said, reports IANS. A Police spokesperson said that the first gunfight took place with a group of militants belonging to the Karbi Liberation Tiger Force (KLTF) in which two militants were killed at Bokoliaghat village in Karbi Anglong District. A large haul of explosives and weapons were recovered from the possession of the militants. The KLTF is a newly floated group in the Karbi Anglong District, comprising some cadres of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) that entered into a ceasefire with Union Government in 2009. The KLTF is fighting for an independent homeland for the Karbi tribe in eastern Assam.
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May - 18 
Border Security Force (BSF) is procuring new equipment that can give out alerts about terrorists from Pakistan sneaking into Jammu and Kashmir, say sources in the paramilitary force. The BSF is opting for Battle Surveillance Radar Equipment, which ca
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Border Security Force (BSF) is procuring new equipment that can give out alerts about terrorists from Pakistan sneaking into Jammu and Kashmir, say sources in the paramilitary force. The BSF is opting for Battle Surveillance Radar Equipment, which can alert the force about any movement well in advance, say the sources. The BSF in Jammu and Kashmir is responsible for guarding the 198-kilometres International Border from Rajpora in the south of Jammu region to Chicken Neck in the north in the plains.
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May - 18 
Four Naga civil society organisations of Manipur urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allow NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah to visit his homeland in Ukhrul and also institute to a judicial inquiry into the firing at Mao Gate, reports Telegraph. T
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Four Naga civil society organisations of Manipur urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allow NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah to visit his homeland in Ukhrul and also institute to a judicial inquiry into the firing at Mao Gate, reports Telegraph. The United Naga Council, the apex organisation of the Naga community in Manipur, Naga Women’s Union, Manipur, All Naga Students Association Manipur and Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister.
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May - 18 
Hagrama Mohilary, the chief of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on May 18 welcomed NDFB leader Ranjan Daimari’s proposal for unconditional talks to resolve the issues between the Government and the NDFB leadership. Mohilary said that he was ready t
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Hagrama Mohilary, the chief of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on May 18 welcomed NDFB leader Ranjan Daimari’s proposal for unconditional talks to resolve the issues between the Government and the NDFB leadership. Mohilary said that he was ready to facilitate the process, if necessary, on the basis of Ranjan Daimari’s proposal for unconditional talks revealed to the media by his sister Anjali Daimari.
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May - 18 
In another gun battle, SFs killed a militant of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the Udalguri District.
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In another gun battle, SFs killed a militant of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the Udalguri District.
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May - 18 
In the night of May 18, the SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Nisar Ahmad Magray alias Shakti, at Baba teng in the Pattan area of Baramulla District. One Chinese Pistol, one magazine and six rounds were recovered from
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In the night of May 18, the SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Nisar Ahmad Magray alias Shakti, at Baba teng in the Pattan area of Baramulla District. One Chinese Pistol, one magazine and six rounds were recovered from his possession. During questioning, Magray led the SFs to one of his hideouts where they recovered one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, 53 rounds and two hand grenades.
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May - 18 
Manipur Government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the May 6 incident at Mao gate, in which two persons were killed and several others injured. The District Magistrate was asked to submit report on or before May 31. The enquiry would be headed by
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Manipur Government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the May 6 incident at Mao gate, in which two persons were killed and several others injured. The District Magistrate was asked to submit report on or before May 31. The enquiry would be headed by Senapati District Deputy Commissioner, Nidhi Kesarwani, who is also District Magistrate.
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May - 18 
More than 12 heavily armed Maoists planted two can bombs weighing more than 5 kilograms each on the railway tracks at level crossing between Guraru and Ismailpur stations in Gaya District on May 18, reported Times of India. Subsequently, they assault
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More than 12 heavily armed Maoists planted two can bombs weighing more than 5 kilograms each on the railway tracks at level crossing between Guraru and Ismailpur stations in Gaya District on May 18, reported Times of India. Subsequently, they assaulted Basu Deo Yadav, the gangman present there, and also put up posters nearby. Undeterred by the assault, the gangman alerted senior officials and the bombs were removed.
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May - 18 
One week after the senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer from Maharashtra Vilas Bardekar was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants from Daimara Reserve forest areas in West Kameng District bordering Assam o
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One week after the senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer from Maharashtra Vilas Bardekar was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants from Daimara Reserve forest areas in West Kameng District bordering Assam on May 12, the Police of both the States of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have remained clueless about whereabouts of the person.
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May - 18 
Police arrested a disengaged Constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, Khalik Hussain, from his house in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) area of Poonch District for his links with the militants. His son, Zubair Ahmed, was absconding and was re
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Police arrested a disengaged Constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, Khalik Hussain, from his house in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) area of Poonch District for his links with the militants. His son, Zubair Ahmed, was absconding and was reportedly working for HM. Two kilograms of RDX, 11 detonators, 10 safety pins, five meters cortex wire, 10 PIKA detonators and some ammunition was recovered from an under-ground hideout in cattle shed in the house. The hideout could accommodate two to three militants at a time.
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May - 18 
Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the LeT, identified as Abdul Gani Butt, from forest area of Sarawan in the Kishtwar District. He was an associate of LeT ‘group commander’, Habib alias Salman. Similarly, another OGW, Khursheed Ahmad Dar
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Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the LeT, identified as Abdul Gani Butt, from forest area of Sarawan in the Kishtwar District. He was an associate of LeT ‘group commander’, Habib alias Salman. Similarly, another OGW, Khursheed Ahmad Dar, was arrested by the SFs at Srandoo in Kulgam District. A hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar, from the Sumbal area of Bandipora District. One pistol, two grenades, one AK 47 magazine with 16 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar, from the Sumbal area of Bandipora District. One pistol, two grenades, one AK 47 magazine with 16 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
SFs launched search operations at Yadar-Shahura village in Lassipora area of Pulwama District after they came under fire from the militants while on their way for an anti-militancy operation, the sources said. However, no one was injured in the incid
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SFs launched search operations at Yadar-Shahura village in Lassipora area of Pulwama District after they came under fire from the militants while on their way for an anti-militancy operation, the sources said. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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May - 18 
South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 rejected the fresh offer for talks by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram.
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South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 rejected the fresh offer for talks by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram.
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May - 18 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast on a railway track at Khatkhura halt station near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on May 18, injuring two drivers of a goods train and leaving the eng
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast on a railway track at Khatkhura halt station near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on May 18, injuring two drivers of a goods train and leaving the engine of the freight train damaged.
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May - 18 
The Austrian authorities have indicted six Indian nationals in connection with the shooting at a gurudwara (Sikh place of worship) in Vienna on May 24, 2009, reports The Hindu. A Sikh preacher was killed and more than a dozen were wounded in the inci
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The Austrian authorities have indicted six Indian nationals in connection with the shooting at a gurudwara (Sikh place of worship) in Vienna on May 24, 2009, reports The Hindu. A Sikh preacher was killed and more than a dozen were wounded in the incident. Prosecution spokesman Thomas Vecsey said one of the Indian nationals currently in pre-trial custody was indicted on the charges of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The other five are accused of involvement in the murder and attempted intentional aggravated assault. None of the suspects have been identified. Court spokesman Christian Gneist said a trial date was expected to be set in the next few weeks.
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May - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an unused Government warehouse at Bodigata in Malkangiri District during their two-day shutdown on May 18.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an unused Government warehouse at Bodigata in Malkangiri District during their two-day shutdown on May 18.
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May - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho, apex council of Naga tribe, of escalating tension, according to telegraph. The NSCN-K warned Naga Hoho that if Manipur resorted to violence against the Nagas, the Hoh
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho, apex council of Naga tribe, of escalating tension, according to telegraph. The NSCN-K warned Naga Hoho that if Manipur resorted to violence against the Nagas, the Hoho would be held responsibility for the consequences. It accused the Hoho of “throwing a flaming ball” into the neighbourhood in accordance with a “script” written by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah. It said the Hoho had stirred up “unjustified anger over a tiny issue”, tarnishing the image of Nagas. The NSCN- K release criticized the Naga Hoho leaders for, what it claimed, creating wider rift among the Nagas and apprehension in the neighbouring states. The NSCN-K accused them of having hidden agendas and of whipping up people’s sentiments to suit their own interest. It said instead of declaring vengeance against Manipur on behalf of the Naga people, the Hoho should have seen what had transpired preceding the May 6 firing in Mao. “If the Manipur government has accused Muivah of committing heinous crimes in Manipur, did it merit that the Hoho unilaterally declare war against Manipur state on behalf of Nagas?” the statement asked. Would it not have been wiser to first investigate whether the accusations were fabricated or true? it added. It said, “All Naga and Manipuri organisations should realise that a man’s entry or exit from his village was not worth a battle, let alone a war and asked the Naga Hoho to let “father and son solve their domestic issue”.
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May - 18 
Two Army personnel were killed and three others injured when their vehicle was ambushed near the Line of Control (LoC) either by Pakistan Army or by the militants from the border fencing at Nangi Tekri in the Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of Poonch Distr
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Two Army personnel were killed and three others injured when their vehicle was ambushed near the Line of Control (LoC) either by Pakistan Army or by the militants from the border fencing at Nangi Tekri in the Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of Poonch District in the afternoon of May 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said an Army truck was moving from one post to another at Nangi Tekri, about one kilometre ahead of border fencing in KG sector when hostile fire came from the LoC between 4.30pm to 4.45pm leading to the killing of driver and co-driver on spot. As the bullets hit driver, the Army vehicle lost the balance and struck against a tree leading to injuries to three Army personnel sitting on back. “It was a hostile fire from the LoC on an Army vehicle moving from one post to another'', Defence spokesman Lt Col Viplab Nath said, adding, that the area where the truck was targeted is not very far from the LoC and was just a kilometre ahead of the fence. It was, however, yet to be ascertained as to whether the shots were fired by Pakistan military post or the militants from across the LoC or by the militants from near the fence, sources said. PTI, however, reported that though the militants had sneaked into the Indian Territory and opened fire, they managed to escape back towards Pakistan side following troop’s firing.
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May - 18 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Moirangkhom near the Oil Pump on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Mutum Muthi alias Kiranjit (27) and Hidam
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Moirangkhom near the Oil Pump on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Mutum Muthi alias Kiranjit (27) and Hidam Ranjan (31). Two cellular phones and one torch light were seized from their possession. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in January 2010 through one Loukhrakpam Andy Meitei of Wangkhei Ayangpalli Thambalmakhong. They were asked to extort money from traders and Government employees for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 18 
Villagers repulsed the attacked of the Maoists on a brick kiln at Jagdishpur village in Saran District on May 18.
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Villagers repulsed the attacked of the Maoists on a brick kiln at Jagdishpur village in Saran District on May 18.
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May - 18 
West Garo Hills District Police found a Short Message Service (SMS) communication sent by the GNLA ‘chairman’ to his supporters over the desertion of 11 of his cadres with 32 pistols from the Nengmandalgre camp. He reportedly identified the deserters
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West Garo Hills District Police found a Short Message Service (SMS) communication sent by the GNLA ‘chairman’ to his supporters over the desertion of 11 of his cadres with 32 pistols from the Nengmandalgre camp. He reportedly identified the deserters who were undergoing training as one Patrick from Nokil Awe locality of Williamnagar, Clever from Rongkon, John from Kapasipara, Albinson from Bolkingre, Matchallang from Nengmandalgre, Jokins, Bilgrak and Maham from Naringre and one Bijesh from Songsak. The GNLA leader in that SMS message cautioned his junior leaders to be wary of further desertions and to ensure weapons are kept in check to prevent any theft from the armoury.
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May - 18 
With the Mizoram Government having agreed to provide vehicles to 462 Bru refugees in Tripura relief camps to return home, one of their leaders on May 18 said they would do so from May 25, reports Assam Tribune. Elvis Chorkhy, President of the Mizoram
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With the Mizoram Government having agreed to provide vehicles to 462 Bru refugees in Tripura relief camps to return home, one of their leaders on May 18 said they would do so from May 25, reports Assam Tribune. Elvis Chorkhy, President of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum, said over phone that the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Kanchanpur Sub-Division in North Tripura received a fax message from the Mizoram Government that the refugees would be taken home to Mamit District in Mizoram by vehicles arranged by it from May 25. He said that the refugees would be ready to return as soon as vehicles were provided by the Mizoram Government.
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May - 19 
13 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres led by a senior functionary defected to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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13 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres led by a senior functionary defected to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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May - 19 
A meeting of the various political parties in Manipur reiterated its decision that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah should not be allowed to enter the territory of Manipur.
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A meeting of the various political parties in Manipur reiterated its decision that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah should not be allowed to enter the territory of Manipur.
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May - 19 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, identified as Billal Hossain, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kumri in Goalpara District on the same day.
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, identified as Billal Hossain, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kumri in Goalpara District on the same day.
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May - 19 
A person returning from "a business trip" in China was arrested in Bangladesh, prompting the Indian Government to verify whether he is United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua. Sources said that the person suspected to
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A person returning from "a business trip" in China was arrested in Bangladesh, prompting the Indian Government to verify whether he is United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua. Sources said that the person suspected to be Paresh Barua had been lodged in a safe house somewhere close to the Indian border in the east and he was being questioned by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI). Officials in India and Bangladesh are moving with extreme caution — almost a fortnight has passed since the arrest — as several similar alerts had turned out to be false alarms earlier.
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May - 19 
A pradhan (chief) of Saiton Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Saiton under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District in the night of May 19. The victim was identif
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A pradhan (chief) of Saiton Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Saiton under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District in the night of May 19. The victim was identified as Ahanthem Ibungcha (45).
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May - 19 
According to IANS report on May 18 there are at least 57 front organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and they are under constant vigil of intelligence agencies. A circular by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) alerts
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According to IANS report on May 18 there are at least 57 front organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and they are under constant vigil of intelligence agencies. A circular by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) alerts heads of paramilitary forces and Police in Maoist-affected States that the CPI-Maoist has 57 "front bodies" of peasants, labourers, women, students, tribals and trade unions who have helped the them raise the level of their tactical warfare, including winning court battles and getting their arrested leaders released. Among the groups being watched include People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) that has Justice (retd) Rajinder Sachar as one of its key members. The group was formed in 1976 by late politician Jai Prakash Narain. The others being closely watched are the Krantikari Lok Adhikar Aangathan of Uttarakhand, the Revolutionary People’s Front of Kerala, the Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha, a political party that has fielded candidates for the Madhya Pradesh elections, the Disha Sanskritik Manch of Haryana and the Bandi Mukti Committee of West Bengal.
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May - 19 
Altogether 138 trucks, 22 tankers and LPG carrier vehicles left Imphal for Jiribam enroute to Silchar in Assam along the National Highway-53 to procure essential commodities and petroleum products, amidst the economic blockade called by Naga communit
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Altogether 138 trucks, 22 tankers and LPG carrier vehicles left Imphal for Jiribam enroute to Silchar in Assam along the National Highway-53 to procure essential commodities and petroleum products, amidst the economic blockade called by Naga community groups. The trucks were being escorted by personnel of the 4th India Reserve Battalion. Six passenger vehicles were also amongst the convoy.
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May - 19 
Baleshwar Yadav, supplier of arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police from Armau village of Bokaro District on May 19. Police seized 40 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 1,040 metres length of w
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Baleshwar Yadav, supplier of arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police from Armau village of Bokaro District on May 19. Police seized 40 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 1,040 metres length of wires, 280 detonators, cash of over INR 300,000 and other devices used in making landmines from him. On a tip-off by Yadav, the house of Kisko Ghashi, another arms supplier, was also raided. Fifteen kilograms of ammonium nitrate, wires, detonators and other things were seized. Ghashi, however, managed to escape.
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May - 19 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on May 19 said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may have forged links with Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reported Economic Times. "Though I have no confirmation so
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on May 19 said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may have forged links with Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reported Economic Times. "Though I have no confirmation some facts have come to light indicating that Naxals may have some connection with the Lashkar militants... The manner in which they are using IEDs, explosives and weapons with 100% technical surety shows there are experts behind this who are giving them training,’’ the Chief Minister said. Raman Singh also stated that Maoists are the biggest terrorists. "Who else can be termed as terrorists? They are the biggest terrorists...Naxalism is the biggest challenge to democracy. They want to capture power at gun-point,’’ Singh said when asked whether Maoists were terrorists.
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May - 19 
Four troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a deputy commandant were killed while another trooper was critically injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting the car th
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Four troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a deputy commandant were killed while another trooper was critically injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting the car they were travelling in near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on May 19.
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May - 19 
In the evening of May 19, a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Midiyam Bandi, was shot dead by the Police when he tried to escape from their custody in Sukma Police station in Dantewada District, report
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In the evening of May 19, a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Midiyam Bandi, was shot dead by the Police when he tried to escape from their custody in Sukma Police station in Dantewada District, reports Times of India. Bandi was picked up by the Police in Gadiras area earlier in the morning.
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May - 19 
Intelligence inputs suggest that some top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including top militant Furqan, have sneaked into Kashmir Valley infiltrating the Line of Control (LoC), reports PTI. Sources in the state Home department have said the inputs
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Intelligence inputs suggest that some top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including top militant Furqan, have sneaked into Kashmir Valley infiltrating the Line of Control (LoC), reports PTI. Sources in the state Home department have said the inputs of wireless intercepts suggested that Furqan, whose actual name was not known, had infiltrated into the Valley to muster support among the local population and to streamline the operations of the terror outfit. Besides Furqan, five other top LeT militants were also among them, the sources said.
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May - 19 
NSCN-K leader, Kughalu Mulatonu, warned Naga community groups against holding Manipur to ransom, according to Nagaland Post. "We warn Naga civil society groups not to hold Manipur to ransom by blocking trucks from entering Manipur via Nagaland. You c
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NSCN-K leader, Kughalu Mulatonu, warned Naga community groups against holding Manipur to ransom, according to Nagaland Post. "We warn Naga civil society groups not to hold Manipur to ransom by blocking trucks from entering Manipur via Nagaland. You cannot do that as it violates all basic norms of human rights," Mulatonu said. "We want that the Meteis of Manipur and the Nagas cohabit without any animosity," he said. Mulatonu also accused Muivah of being a terrorist who was trying to stoke communal clashes by pledging to visit his birthplace in Manipur. "Muivah is a terrorist and his terror designs were reflected when he used hundreds of innocent Naga civilians as a human shield to try to enter Manipur and visit his birthplace. Muivah has no business to curb the human rights of the people of Manipur," Mulatonu said.
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May - 19 
Railway Headquarter in New Delhi has received a letter on May 19 purportedly written by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threatening to blow up Rail Bhawan along with some other vital railway establishments in Delhi like Baroda House
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Railway Headquarter in New Delhi has received a letter on May 19 purportedly written by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threatening to blow up Rail Bhawan along with some other vital railway establishments in Delhi like Baroda House.
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May - 19 
State Home Secretary Samar Ghosh said, “Police deployment in the Jangalmahal area will remain untouched.” He was replying to a question whether in view of paucity of forces, policemen and security forces would be drawn from the Jangalmahal area in th
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State Home Secretary Samar Ghosh said, “Police deployment in the Jangalmahal area will remain untouched.” He was replying to a question whether in view of paucity of forces, policemen and security forces would be drawn from the Jangalmahal area in the three Left–Wing Extremism-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura for deployment at booths during the May 30 civic elections.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Gurucharan Mahato (65), a retired primary school teacher and a worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Kaliam village in West Midnapore District on M
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Gurucharan Mahato (65), a retired primary school teacher and a worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Kaliam village in West Midnapore District on May 20, reported PTI. He was abducted on May 19.
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May - 19 
The breakaway faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants who were killed on May 19, identified as Bengbong alias Chandra Tokbi and Ananda Teron, according to Sentinel. Chandra Tokbi was reported as ‘sergeant ma
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The breakaway faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants who were killed on May 19, identified as Bengbong alias Chandra Tokbi and Ananda Teron, according to Sentinel. Chandra Tokbi was reported as ‘sergeant major’ of KLNLF who had fled way from the surrendered group of the outfit. The report adds that Chandra Tokbi was a hardcore KLNLF leader who was involved with many anti social activities.
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May - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres looted ammonium nitrate from a truck in a jungle near Dhamteri District on May 19.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres looted ammonium nitrate from a truck in a jungle near Dhamteri District on May 19.
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May - 19 
The next round of talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM would be held in Nagaland, in the wake of the impasse arising due to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s plan to visit Manipur, reports Telegraph. "Definitely the talks will be hel
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The next round of talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM would be held in Nagaland, in the wake of the impasse arising due to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s plan to visit Manipur, reports Telegraph. "Definitely the talks will be held either in Kohima or Viswema," a senior functionary of the NSCN-IM said. While Centre’s interlocutor for the Naga peace process, R.S. Pandey, and officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would represent the Centre, Muivah along with senior functionaries of the NSCN-IM would attend the meet.
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May - 19 
The Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Pitovi, along with one Sebu Angami from Hotel Regency at Dimapur on May 19, in connection with the May 9 assault of Naga community leaders at Hotel Grandeur in Kohi
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The Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Pitovi, along with one Sebu Angami from Hotel Regency at Dimapur on May 19, in connection with the May 9 assault of Naga community leaders at Hotel Grandeur in Kohima.
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May - 19 
The Police teams from West Garo Hills and East Garo Hills along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised a camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after an encounter inside the Durama hills range straddling both Eas
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The Police teams from West Garo Hills and East Garo Hills along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised a camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after an encounter inside the Durama hills range straddling both East and West Garo Hills Districts on May 19, according to Shillong Times. While GNLA militants managed to escape into the forest, a heavy medium machine gun (MMG), a large quantity of its ammunition, one foreign made Uzi machine gun, several grenades, crude bombs, a computer laptop, a generator for power generation and a lamination machine, extortion notes and letter pads of the outfit were recovered from the camp. The report adds that both the ‘chairman’ of the outfit, Champion R. Sangma alias Pakchara and ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira were inside the camp prior to the encounter. This was the third camp of the GNLA and reportedly housed about 35 cadres. The previous two camps of the outfit at Nengmandalgre in East Garo Hills District were earlier abandoned by the militants.
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May - 19 
The pro-talks faction of the NDFB has expressed concern over the alleged harassment of some of its members by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by trying to implicate them in the October 30, 2008 blasts.
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The pro-talks faction of the NDFB has expressed concern over the alleged harassment of some of its members by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by trying to implicate them in the October 30, 2008 blasts.
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May - 19 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Abdullah Aniece alias Ans alias Faisal Hafiz and Abdullah Mohammad alias Abu Maaz, both belonging to Pakistan, in a day long gun-battle at village Joura
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Abdullah Aniece alias Ans alias Faisal Hafiz and Abdullah Mohammad alias Abu Maaz, both belonging to Pakistan, in a day long gun-battle at village Joura under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station in Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. A Special Police Officer (SPO) who sustained injuries in the incident died later. Recoveries made from their possession include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, one sophisticated wireless set, 48 AK rounds, one IED, two pouches and documents. They had fired a large quantity of ammunition and lobbed explosive devices during the encounter. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Ashok Gupta said that the SFs launched an operation in upper reaches of Joura after developing a specific input about the presence of two Pakistani militants—Ans and Abu Maaz—who had escaped from dragnet of SFs several times in Doda. The encounter ensued when the militants, hiding inside a house, opened fire as the SFs asked them to come out and surrender. In the exchange of fire the two militants were killed. Ans was a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of LeT and was operating in Doda district for last nine years while Maaz was a ‘district commander’ of the outfit and was active in the district during last seven years. Presently, they were co-ordinating activities among left out militants of LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and were trying to strengthen their cadre with local recruitment. "For the first time in last two decades, Doda District has been cleared from Pakistani militants. Only two surviving foreign ultras in the district have been wiped out’’, IGP Gupta said. "Only 22 listed militants have been left in Doda District and all of them were locals. Entire District is today free from any Pakistani militant, who once ruled the roost in Doda’’, Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda) Parbhat Singh said.
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May - 19 
Three HM militants, including self-styled ‘divisional commander’ and ‘district commander’ were killed in an encounter with SFs in the Lassi Daban village of Rajpora in Pulwama District. The slain militants were identified as Latief Tedwa, self styled
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Three HM militants, including self-styled ‘divisional commander’ and ‘district commander’ were killed in an encounter with SFs in the Lassi Daban village of Rajpora in Pulwama District. The slain militants were identified as Latief Tedwa, self styled ‘divisional commander’ for South Kashmir and ‘district commander’ of Pulwama Mohammad Rafiq Bhat. Both the slain militants were locals and residents of nearby Keller area in Shopian District. The identity of the third militant was being ascertained and preliminary reports said he was also a resident of Keller area and was known as Farooq Ahmad Khanday. Two AK rifles, one pistol and some other arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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May - 19 
Two ULFA cadres, identified as Rahul Gogoi and Nabjeet Vaishya, were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops from Jorhat. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from their possession besides other items.
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Two ULFA cadres, identified as Rahul Gogoi and Nabjeet Vaishya, were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops from Jorhat. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from their possession besides other items.
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May - 19 
Unconfirmed reports also said that ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who had been in Bangladesh for over 10 years, was handed over to Indian authorities in New Delhi on May 19.
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Unconfirmed reports also said that ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who had been in Bangladesh for over 10 years, was handed over to Indian authorities in New Delhi on May 19.
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May - 20 
A few such extortion notes received by businessmen in Guwahati are in possession of and the letters were signed by self styled ‘captain’ Apurba Baruah, who is now in charge of the central finance unit of the ULFA after the arrest of Finance Secretary
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A few such extortion notes received by businessmen in Guwahati are in possession of and the letters were signed by self styled ‘captain’ Apurba Baruah, who is now in charge of the central finance unit of the ULFA after the arrest of Finance Secretary Chitraban Hazarika. Sources further said that the ULFA is now controlling the extortion drive through its Central Council Headquarter (CCHQ), which is still operating from Bangladesh and most of the instructions to the cadres are routed through the CCHQ.
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May - 20 
A high alert was sounded by the Police in southern Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada Districts on May 20 in the wake of a 12-hour bandh (shutdown) call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 21 (today) to protest Police actio
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A high alert was sounded by the Police in southern Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada Districts on May 20 in the wake of a 12-hour bandh (shutdown) call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 21 (today) to protest Police action in Kalinga Nagar in Jajpur District and Balitutha near the POSCO plant's proposed project site at Paradip in Jagatsinghpur District.
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May - 20 
A tea planter, who was abducted from Karimganj District by a breakaway Reang outfit on May 11, was released on May 20 from their hideout in neighbouring Hailakandi District, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Suman Biswas (24), the assistant
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A tea planter, who was abducted from Karimganj District by a breakaway Reang outfit on May 11, was released on May 20 from their hideout in neighbouring Hailakandi District, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Suman Biswas (24), the assistant manager of Dullavcherra tea estate in Karimganj, was set free at Betcherra in Katlicherra block, by the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B). It is a splinter group of the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), whose leader, D. Reang, was arrested in 2009.
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May - 20 
Around 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the railway line with dynamites at Chintamani village between Dighwara and Pipra stations in West Champaran District on May 20 (today), causing derailment and burning of fo
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Around 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the railway line with dynamites at Chintamani village between Dighwara and Pipra stations in West Champaran District on May 20 (today), causing derailment and burning of fourteen oil tankers of the goods train, reported PTI. The train was on way to Raxaul on the India-Nepal border from Muzaffarpur. Several posters and leaflets left by the Maoists were seized from the spot.
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May - 20 
Ashok Kumar, arms supplier to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by Police from Langdra area in Sonbhadra District on May 20. Over 50-kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 25 detonators and 25 gelatin rods were seized from Kumar.
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Ashok Kumar, arms supplier to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by Police from Langdra area in Sonbhadra District on May 20. Over 50-kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 25 detonators and 25 gelatin rods were seized from Kumar.
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May - 20 
Attorney General G. E. Vahanvati has given a clear opinion suggesting that the Fifth Scheduled areas identified by the Constitution, which in six out of nine States are Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) hotbeds, could be administered directly through gover
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Attorney General G. E. Vahanvati has given a clear opinion suggesting that the Fifth Scheduled areas identified by the Constitution, which in six out of nine States are Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) hotbeds, could be administered directly through governors and in doing so they were not bound by the advice of the State Governments, reported Times of India. With this opinion, the Centre can formulate strategies without falling foul of the generally perceived notion that governors act only on the advice of the state government to fight Naxalism as well as bring meaningful development in areas which have been neglected for years. President had asked the Centre to seek an authoritative legal opinion as to whether governors could play a pro-active role in exercising constitutionally mandated discretionary powers in the administration of the Fifth Schedule areas without being bound by the advice of state Governments.
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May - 20 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a Government building and a mobile communication tower at Chandrapur in Rayagada District in the night of May 20, reports The Hindu. It was their effort to show up their presence duri
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a Government building and a mobile communication tower at Chandrapur in Rayagada District in the night of May 20, reports The Hindu. It was their effort to show up their presence during their bandh (shut down) call in Rayagada, Gajapati and Kandhamal Districts on May 21 to oppose ‘Operation Green Hunt'. Maoists and their supporters put up road blockade at different places to enforce their bandh call.
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May - 20 
Dismissing reports on the arrest of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua in Bangladesh, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said the Government has no information about it. “There is no information regarding Barua’s ar
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Dismissing reports on the arrest of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua in Bangladesh, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said the Government has no information about it. “There is no information regarding Barua’s arrest.” Pillai said. Senior intelligence and Police officials also dismissed the reports as a rumour.
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May - 20 
Jai Prakash Dubey, a senior CPI-Maoist functionary in Jharkhand was arrested from a village near Phillaur in Jalandhar District.
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Jai Prakash Dubey, a senior CPI-Maoist functionary in Jharkhand was arrested from a village near Phillaur in Jalandhar District.
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May - 20 
Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 20 claimed that the Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) movement is being funded by a section of the cash-rich mining industry, reported Times of India. Talking to the media in Mumbai the minister suggested
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Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 20 claimed that the Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) movement is being funded by a section of the cash-rich mining industry, reported Times of India. Talking to the media in Mumbai the minister suggested that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) should find out details like the source of funding of these companies doing work in Naxal-hit areas.
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May - 20 
Manipur Government will bring in more essential items to the State through air and land, in anticipation that the ongoing economic blockade along the two main supply routes to Manipur would not be called off immediately.
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Manipur Government will bring in more essential items to the State through air and land, in anticipation that the ongoing economic blockade along the two main supply routes to Manipur would not be called off immediately.
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May - 20 
Naga Hoho delegation met NSCN-K leaders at the Khehoi designated under Niuland sub-division of Dimapur District camp on May 20.
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Naga Hoho delegation met NSCN-K leaders at the Khehoi designated under Niuland sub-division of Dimapur District camp on May 20.
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May - 20 
Nearly 100 Village Defence Committees (VDCs) have been activated right from Akhnoor to Lakhanpur along the International Border (IB) in Jammu sector, Police sources told Daily Excelsior. While 28 VDCs have been set up in R. S. Pura, 10 others have be
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Nearly 100 Village Defence Committees (VDCs) have been activated right from Akhnoor to Lakhanpur along the International Border (IB) in Jammu sector, Police sources told Daily Excelsior. While 28 VDCs have been set up in R. S. Pura, 10 others have been formed in Arnia, 7 in Bishnah, one in Miran Sahib, 15 in Hiranagar, 18 in Samba sector and rest in Akhnoor, Kanachak, Domana and Rajbagh etc. The VDCs have been equipped with weapons and WLL phones and given specialized training to deal with the militants by the Police. Sources said the newly created as well as re-activated VDCs have been given a fresh training in handling of arms and fighting with the militants. The VDCs along Punjab-Kathua border have also been activated.
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May - 20 
Passengers were harassed by women protestors at Imphal-Ukhrul bus terminus in a counter blockade which started since May 8, in retaliation to the blockade of all the Manipur bound laden trucks by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF).
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Passengers were harassed by women protestors at Imphal-Ukhrul bus terminus in a counter blockade which started since May 8, in retaliation to the blockade of all the Manipur bound laden trucks by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF).
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May - 20 
Security sources said that the ULFA has started a massive drive to extort money to boost its coffers and a number of persons including businessmen received extortion notes, reports Assam Tribune. Most of the extortion notes were sent by post and not
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Security sources said that the ULFA has started a massive drive to extort money to boost its coffers and a number of persons including businessmen received extortion notes, reports Assam Tribune. Most of the extortion notes were sent by post and not delivered by anyone personally as was the case earlier. According to information available with the security agencies, some of the persons, who received such extortion notes, also received phone calls from persons identifying themselves as leaders of the militant outfit and apparently on most occasions, the militant outfit is ready to negotiate the amount demanded. However, no one is very sure whether anyone was paying up and if someone really paid, where the exchange of money took place.
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May - 20 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed by the Security Force during an encounter in the Ambari area under Datigiri Police outpost in Chirang District bordering Bhutan on May 20.
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed by the Security Force during an encounter in the Ambari area under Datigiri Police outpost in Chirang District bordering Bhutan on May 20.
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May - 20 
Ten cadres of the CPI-Maoist were arrested while planning to lay land mines at various places in the forest of Narayanpur District by a joint team of the District Police force, STF and Koya Commandos on May 20, reported PTI. Five detonators, 400 mete
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Ten cadres of the CPI-Maoist were arrested while planning to lay land mines at various places in the forest of Narayanpur District by a joint team of the District Police force, STF and Koya Commandos on May 20, reported PTI. Five detonators, 400 meter long electricity wire and battery etc. was recovered from them.
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May - 20 
The 12-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya border, affected normalcy in capital Shillong and other Districts
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The 12-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya border, affected normalcy in capital Shillong and other Districts of the State on May 20.
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May - 20 
The authorities on May 20 imposed night curfew for two months within one kilometre area of the IB in Jammu District to prevent smuggling of weapons and subversive/anti-national activities from across the border.
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The authorities on May 20 imposed night curfew for two months within one kilometre area of the IB in Jammu District to prevent smuggling of weapons and subversive/anti-national activities from across the border.
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May - 20 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) denied its involvement in the May 18 bomb explosion under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) denied its involvement in the May 18 bomb explosion under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District.
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May - 21 
A local court on May 21 extended the Police remand of Lokesh Sharma, arrested in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast, till June 1, reports Times of India. In addition, the court sent two other accused in the case to judicial custody.
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A local court on May 21 extended the Police remand of Lokesh Sharma, arrested in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast, till June 1, reports Times of India. In addition, the court sent two other accused in the case to judicial custody. The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court here extended the police remand of Sharma by 10 days, and sent Devender Gupta and Chandra Shekhar Leve to judicial custody.
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May - 21 
A number of posters asking people to raise voice against ‘Operation Green Hunt’ (anti Left Wing Extremists operation) appeared in more than a dozen towns in Malwa region of the State recently, reported DNA on May 21.
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A number of posters asking people to raise voice against ‘Operation Green Hunt’ (anti Left Wing Extremists operation) appeared in more than a dozen towns in Malwa region of the State recently, reported DNA on May 21.
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May - 21 
A surrendered Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Umar Farooque (30), was arrested by the SFs from Lalkura village in Dhubri District on the same day, reported Telegraph. He was acting as a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (N
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A surrendered Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Umar Farooque (30), was arrested by the SFs from Lalkura village in Dhubri District on the same day, reported Telegraph. He was acting as a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman.
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May - 21 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Raju Sarkar (45), was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Salbari in Kokrajhar District on May 21, reports Telegraph. A pistol, four rounds of ammunition and several extortion notes were recove
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Raju Sarkar (45), was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Salbari in Kokrajhar District on May 21, reports Telegraph. A pistol, four rounds of ammunition and several extortion notes were recovered from his possession.
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May - 21 
Death toll increased to five in May 21 killings by the Maoists at Ramban village in Sheohar District, reported Times of India. While Siya Ram Rai (55), Bhagwan Rai (50), Bhola Rai (21) and Manohar Thakur (20) were shot dead, 25-year-old Visheshwar Th
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Death toll increased to five in May 21 killings by the Maoists at Ramban village in Sheohar District, reported Times of India. While Siya Ram Rai (55), Bhagwan Rai (50), Bhola Rai (21) and Manohar Thakur (20) were shot dead, 25-year-old Visheshwar Thakur's throat was slit. Another villager, Subodh Kumar Rao, was injured,
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May - 21 
DNA reported that according to a joint report by the Intelligence Bureau and West Bengal intelligence, CPI-Maoist has set up an eight-member special coordination committee to improve coordination between different units in Maoist affected States. Lal
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DNA reported that according to a joint report by the Intelligence Bureau and West Bengal intelligence, CPI-Maoist has set up an eight-member special coordination committee to improve coordination between different units in Maoist affected States. Lalgarh in West Midnapore District would house the headquarters of this Maoist committee. According to the report, the eight representatives in the new committee are Papa Rao and Gopal from Dantewada-Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Arjun and Bihari from Gurbandha, Sukhdev and Uday from Malkangiri-Koraput (Orissa) and Kanchan and Shahebda from Junglemahal. While Shahebda is a CPI-Maoist politburo member, Kanchan is a state secretary in West Bengal. The report added that all eight Maoists are currently hiding in the Belpahari region of West Midnapore District.
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May - 21 
Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 21 said that the Union Government has sanctioned INR 3.7 billion for roads in Gondia and Gadchiroli Districts, following the State Government request for special assistance for infrastructure in the
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Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 21 said that the Union Government has sanctioned INR 3.7 billion for roads in Gondia and Gadchiroli Districts, following the State Government request for special assistance for infrastructure in the Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) affected Districts, reported Indian Express. Gadchiroli got INR 3.03 billion for 32 major road works (313 kilometres). Six major roads in Gondia got the rest. Patil also said that the Police recruitment drive in Gadchiroli and Gondia had received a tremendous response, with around 30,000 applying for 8,000 vacancies advertised. Of the candidates, 18,000 were from Gadchiroli.
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May - 21 
Over 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid a siege on Ramban village and killed four villagers in Sheohar District in the midnight of May 21.
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Over 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid a siege on Ramban village and killed four villagers in Sheohar District in the midnight of May 21.
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May - 21 
Police arrested Bablu Kumar Rai and Pintu Kumar for supplying arms to the Maoists and seized 40 quintals Ammonium Nitrate, packed in 80 sacks, and 300 detonators from Amartalab hill area of Rohtas District on May 21
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Police arrested Bablu Kumar Rai and Pintu Kumar for supplying arms to the Maoists and seized 40 quintals Ammonium Nitrate, packed in 80 sacks, and 300 detonators from Amartalab hill area of Rohtas District on May 21
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May - 21 
Rammohan committee, appointed to look into the April 6 massacre of 76 troopers at Chintalnar in Dantewada, has fixed the responsibility on two senior officers of the Police and CRPF for lapses leading to the tragedy, reported Daily Pioneer on May 21.
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Rammohan committee, appointed to look into the April 6 massacre of 76 troopers at Chintalnar in Dantewada, has fixed the responsibility on two senior officers of the Police and CRPF for lapses leading to the tragedy, reported Daily Pioneer on May 21. In its report submitted to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the committee has fixed accountability on Dantewada Superintendent of Police Amreesh Mishra and local CRPF Deputy Inspector General Nalini Prabhat for sending the troopers on the operation without going into security concerns.
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May - 21 
Security Forces on May 21 neutralised a militant hideout at Sildhar in the Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District and recovered ammunition and explosives, Police said, according to PTI. The recoveries from the hideout included 12 kilograms of
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Security Forces on May 21 neutralised a militant hideout at Sildhar in the Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District and recovered ammunition and explosives, Police said, according to PTI. The recoveries from the hideout included 12 kilograms of RDX, four hand grenades, 80 rounds of AK ammunition and one PIKA rifle.
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May - 21 
SFs operating in Kharupetia in Darrang District neutralised a major narcotics racket in the area and recovered 85 kilogrammes of contraband ganja (marijuana) on an unspecified date. Based on specific intelligence the Army team established a mobile
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SFs operating in Kharupetia in Darrang District neutralised a major narcotics racket in the area and recovered 85 kilogrammes of contraband ganja (marijuana) on an unspecified date. Based on specific intelligence the Army team established a mobile check post at Kharupetia and arrested two persons, along with 15 kilogrammes of ganja in their possession. The two drug traffickers were identified as Jyotirishi Das of Rowta in Udalguri District and Biswananda Das of Baihata Chariali in Kamrup (Rural) District. Subsequently, the smugglers confessed to be operating in the illegal business for one Manik Boro of Rowta who had been operating the racket. Later, with the raid in Manik’s house the Army recovered additional 70 kilogramme of marijuana on the same day. However, Manik Boro managed to escape. Further, inquiry revealed that the money from this illegal drug trade was being used to fund the anti-talks faction of the NDFB operating in Udalguri District.
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May - 21 
Some Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugraha) leaders were taken into custody for inciting small farmers and agriculture workers against the State. Pramod Mishra, a CPI-Maoist central committee member, has held more than a dozen meetings in Punjab to mobilise
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Some Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugraha) leaders were taken into custody for inciting small farmers and agriculture workers against the State. Pramod Mishra, a CPI-Maoist central committee member, has held more than a dozen meetings in Punjab to mobilise support among workers from Bihar and Jharkhand engaged in the state’s industrial sector.
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May - 21 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot a few rounds bullets at the Chandrapur Police Station in Rayagada District In the night of May 21, reports The Hindu. The Security Personnel present in the Police Station hit back with r
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot a few rounds bullets at the Chandrapur Police Station in Rayagada District In the night of May 21, reports The Hindu. The Security Personnel present in the Police Station hit back with retaliatory fire. However, the Maoists managed to escape. Police sources said that it was the cadres of the Basadara Divisional Committee of the Maoists are suspected to be involved in these acts.
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May - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ashwani, who heads a students’ body, was arrested in Sangrur on an unspecified date in the last week.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ashwani, who heads a students’ body, was arrested in Sangrur on an unspecified date in the last week.
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May - 21 
The quantity of arms and ammunition seized from militants and their hideouts in the State since eruption of militancy in 1990 is more than enough to raise 42 new battalions of Security Forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Security Forces including A
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The quantity of arms and ammunition seized from militants and their hideouts in the State since eruption of militancy in 1990 is more than enough to raise 42 new battalions of Security Forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Security Forces including Army, Police, CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and BSF [Border Security Force] have seized more than 30,000 AK rifles from the militants and militant hideouts in the State over the past 20 years when militancy began here," said authoritative sources. They said over 12,000 pistols were also seized by the security forces during the anti-insurgency operations in the State. "The quantity of arms and ammunition that the security forces have recovered from the militants and their hideouts across the State is good enough to arm 42 battalions of security forces," an unnamed senior intelligence official said. He said many countries in the world had lesser arms, ammunition and explosives to defend their country. "Many countries even do not have armies and many countries do not arm their police personnel," he added. More than 50,000 grenades of various makes and types have also been seized since the turmoil gripped the State in 1990. "The security forces have also recovered tonnes of other explosives like RDX. If the militants had been able to use all the explosive material provided to them by their masters across the Line of Control (LoC), the devastation in the State would have been far more than what we have witnessed," he further added.
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May - 21 
The repatriation of Bru refuges began when 140 families from Naisingpara and Asahapra refugee camps of North District in Tripura returned to Mizoram on May 21.
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The repatriation of Bru refuges began when 140 families from Naisingpara and Asahapra refugee camps of North District in Tripura returned to Mizoram on May 21.
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May - 21 
The Union Ministry for Information Technology (IT) and Communications has decided to install 10,000 new mobile phone towers to strengthen the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) communication system in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, ma
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The Union Ministry for Information Technology (IT) and Communications has decided to install 10,000 new mobile phone towers to strengthen the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) communication system in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, mainly in the areas affected by militancy and Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reports Daily Excelsior. Union Minister of State for IT & Communication Sachin Pilot said, "We are strengthening mobile network in all States hit by militancy and Naxalism as this will equip the security personnel with better communication system. They will be well prepared to take on the threat of militancy and Naxalites.’’ He added that the BSNL proposed to install 10,000 new mobile towers in specific areas affected by militancy and Naxalism. The areas are being identified by the BSNL authorities and work on installation of new towers would start soon, he said and asserted that new towers would strengthen Security Forces network and will prepare them better to take on the threat of militants and Naxalites.
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May - 21 
Three dead bodies of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists, suspected to have been killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were found from Sarenga area in Bankura District on May 21, reported PTI.
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Three dead bodies of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists, suspected to have been killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were found from Sarenga area in Bankura District on May 21, reported PTI. However, CPI-M leaders have put the blame on the Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). One party activist is still missing, Police added.
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May - 21 
Two “spy pigeons” were caught in the past 24 hours in Katra town of Reasi District and Khour area of Akhnoor in Jammu District, reported Daily Excelsior. On May 21, a pigeon with a paper slip and a mobile number tied to its leg was picked up by Lucky
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Two “spy pigeons” were caught in the past 24 hours in Katra town of Reasi District and Khour area of Akhnoor in Jammu District, reported Daily Excelsior. On May 21, a pigeon with a paper slip and a mobile number tied to its leg was picked up by Lucky, a resident of Khour, from the rooftop of his home. Police personnel caught the bird later. Earlier in the evening of May 20, Katra Police had picked up a pigeon from the roof of a hotel in town with the code names of two suspected terrorists and telephone numbers stamped on its tail. Police sources say the bird, taken for decoding had the names “Raja Muslim Shehzad” and “Haji Sarwar”, both suspected to be terrorists, stamped on its tail along with the phone numbers “03456694817” and “03003371014”. The white plumed bird was painted pink and green.
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May - 21 
Two cadres belonging to Lanheiba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Napet Pali area of Kongkham of Imphal West District on May 21, rep
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Two cadres belonging to Lanheiba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Napet Pali area of Kongkham of Imphal West District on May 21, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Dipak Singh (21) and Achoibam Jum alias Ibomcha Singh (46). Five live ammunitions of AK-47 were recovered from their possession. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in 2004 and they were involved in abduction and extortion.
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May - 21 
Two hardcore militants of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate places in Tripura, according to Shillong Times. Police said that the ATTF militant, iden
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Two hardcore militants of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate places in Tripura, according to Shillong Times. Police said that the ATTF militant, identified as Miren Debbarma, surrendered before the Assam Rifles camp at Chakma Para in West District on May 21.
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May - 21 
United Committee Manipur said that the Central Government not asking NSCN-IM leader to leave Viswema village in Nagaland is intended on allowing his entry to Manipur at any cost.
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United Committee Manipur said that the Central Government not asking NSCN-IM leader to leave Viswema village in Nagaland is intended on allowing his entry to Manipur at any cost.
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May - 21 
United Naga Peoples Council, Manipur, in a statement, has said territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be disturbed whether National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah visit Manipur or not.
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United Naga Peoples Council, Manipur, in a statement, has said territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be disturbed whether National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah visit Manipur or not.
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May - 22 
A group of 10 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants stormed Shermoon village under Kanchanpur sub-division of North District on May 22 and demanded 20 per cent of wages in advance from 123 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREG
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A group of 10 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants stormed Shermoon village under Kanchanpur sub-division of North District on May 22 and demanded 20 per cent of wages in advance from 123 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) workers, reports Telegraph. However, the militants later left the area after an encounter with troopers of 9th Battalion of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR). Two days later, a group of NLFT militants again clashed with TSR personnel at Satraipara under Manikpur Police outpost in Dhalai District. Police sources said the militants tried to sneak into Manikpur village for extorting money but were thwarted by the troopers.
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May - 22 
A large quantity of explosives, suspected to be belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was recovered by the SFs from Joypur reserve forest of Dibrugarh District. The team recovered plastic explosives, Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX
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A large quantity of explosives, suspected to be belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was recovered by the SFs from Joypur reserve forest of Dibrugarh District. The team recovered plastic explosives, Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX), electric wires, accessories and improvised explosive device (IED) along with a rubber stamp of the ULFA.
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May - 22 
About 60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Mukesh Yadav (30) and his mother at Pachpan village in Masaudhi region in Patna District on May 22.
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About 60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Mukesh Yadav (30) and his mother at Pachpan village in Masaudhi region in Patna District on May 22.
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May - 22 
An IED was recovered by the locals at the western side of Lilong Bridge along the National Highway-39 in Thoubal District on May 22. The bomb was subsequently defused.
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An IED was recovered by the locals at the western side of Lilong Bridge along the National Highway-39 in Thoubal District on May 22. The bomb was subsequently defused.
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May - 22 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in Dispur said, “The law-and-order situation has improved and groups like ULFA and NDFB, besides others have realised the futility of violence, which is a good sign.” while renewing his appeal to ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in Dispur said, “The law-and-order situation has improved and groups like ULFA and NDFB, besides others have realised the futility of violence, which is a good sign.” while renewing his appeal to ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah to come for peace talks.
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May - 22 
Four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of them injured, were arrested on May 22 following an encounter with Security Force personnel at Dumri in Giridih District.
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Four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of them injured, were arrested on May 22 following an encounter with Security Force personnel at Dumri in Giridih District.
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May - 22 
In demonstrations against the blockade on the National Highways, supporters of a counter economic blockade on May 22 ‘seized’ newspapers meant for Ukhrul District readers, brought from Imphal by Ukhrul- Imphal passenger bus services.
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In demonstrations against the blockade on the National Highways, supporters of a counter economic blockade on May 22 ‘seized’ newspapers meant for Ukhrul District readers, brought from Imphal by Ukhrul- Imphal passenger bus services.
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May - 22 
In yet another act of arson targeting Manipur bound vehicles in Nagaland, one truck carrying cold drinks was set ablaze right in front of Medjiphema Police Station in Dimapur District on May 22. The Manipur bound truck was stranded at Dimapur and oth
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In yet another act of arson targeting Manipur bound vehicles in Nagaland, one truck carrying cold drinks was set ablaze right in front of Medjiphema Police Station in Dimapur District on May 22. The Manipur bound truck was stranded at Dimapur and other places of Nagaland for the last 20 days.
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May - 22 
On May 22, the SFs neutralised a hideout of a slain militant, identified as Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo alias Dawood, a ‘divisional commander’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) outfit, in Lopara forests area of Kishtwar District. The recoveries made from
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On May 22, the SFs neutralised a hideout of a slain militant, identified as Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo alias Dawood, a ‘divisional commander’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) outfit, in Lopara forests area of Kishtwar District. The recoveries made from the hideout include 25 kilograms of RDX, a pressure cooker IED weighing five kilograms, one normal IED of four kilograms weight with a remote control, one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 239 rounds, three rifles of 12 bore, nine caps, 10 UBGL grenades, three Chinese grenades, one radio set and some ration items.
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May - 22 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired at the Steel Express, which runs between Howrah and Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), while it was passing through Banstala station near Jhargram in West Medinapur District of West Bengal on May
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired at the Steel Express, which runs between Howrah and Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), while it was passing through Banstala station near Jhargram in West Medinapur District of West Bengal on May 22, reports The Hindu. One passenger who was standing near the train's door reportedly suffered a bullet injury. There were also reports of Security Personnel getting injured.
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May - 22 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) for having made "the same inflammatory declaration" at Kohima on May 22, two days after a meeting with its leaders at Khehoi designated camp, acc
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) for having made "the same inflammatory declaration" at Kohima on May 22, two days after a meeting with its leaders at Khehoi designated camp, according to Nagaland Post. The NSCN-K said that even if Naga Hoho represented only six out of 17 Naga tribes, it had erred in its judgment "by allowing itself to be dictated." The NSCN-K said attempts to "label the incident [Mao Gate] as Naga-Manipur clash is outrageous" and appealed to the Nagas living in Myanmar, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur "not to be misled by publicity stunt played out at Mao gate recently."
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May - 22 
The trend of women’s recruitment into militant cadre of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has been checked to quite an extent due to mobilization of elderly people, former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) me
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The trend of women’s recruitment into militant cadre of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has been checked to quite an extent due to mobilization of elderly people, former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and families of the women by Police and Intelligence agencies in Doda District. ‘‘The trend (of women joining militancy or lending support to the ultras in different forms) has been checked. It has been rather reverse. Police strategy to tactically wean away the women from the ranks of militants has paid off’’, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Ashok Gupta told Daily Excelsior after a two days visit to Doda District where he reviewed law and order situation of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts in a joint meeting. At least half a dozen women have shun the cadre of militants and silently stopped working for them on the intervention of some influential villagers, who have considerable say in their areas. The women were working for them by arranging food and shelter or even transporting their weapons in Doda District. Police have decided not to book the women as they have voluntarily given up the path of militancy. Sources, meanwhile, said only those girls, who have married the militants, have refused to join the national mainstream and continued to stay with the commanders of LeT and HM in their hide-outs located in mountainous areas. Family members of these girls, all of whom have been identified, were reported to have done their lot along with elderly villagers of the area to win back the women but couldn’t succeed. Sources admitted that prospectus of return of the women, who have married the ‘commanders’ after joining the militancy, were bleak. Accordingly, police have declared these women as ‘B’ category militants for their active participation in militancy.
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May - 23 
A 25 year old youth, Sadokpam Dhruva, was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire and lobbed one Chinese hand grenade at an oil pump in Hiyangthang area of Imphal West District in the night of May 23.
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A 25 year old youth, Sadokpam Dhruva, was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire and lobbed one Chinese hand grenade at an oil pump in Hiyangthang area of Imphal West District in the night of May 23.
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May - 23 
A block president, Ghulam Nabi Khan, of the ruling National Conference was shot at and injured by militants in the Sopore town of Baramulla District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. He succumbed to his injuries later. No militant organization has
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A block president, Ghulam Nabi Khan, of the ruling National Conference was shot at and injured by militants in the Sopore town of Baramulla District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. He succumbed to his injuries later. No militant organization has claimed responsibility for the killing of Khan, who was also president of the Traders Federation in Sopore town, so far.
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May - 23 
A convoy of goods laden trucks numbering around 60 was attacked by blockade supporters at Langkhongga, about two kilometers from Noney on the Jiribam side of the National Highway-53 on May 23.
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A convoy of goods laden trucks numbering around 60 was attacked by blockade supporters at Langkhongga, about two kilometers from Noney on the Jiribam side of the National Highway-53 on May 23.
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May - 23 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Lalborahi under Rangapara Police Station along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on May 23, reports Telegraph. One
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Lalborahi under Rangapara Police Station along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on May 23, reports Telegraph. One 9-mm carbine with magazine, 12 rounds of cartridges and a hand grenade were recovered by the Police from the possession of the slain militant, sources said. The Police had launched a massive search operation to trace two abducted cloth traders and in the encounter that followed, the NDFB militant was killed. The traders, who were abducted by suspected NDFB militants on May 21 from a market, however, were still missing.
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May - 23 
A senior Police official in Kokrajhar said there was confusion among the NDFB cadres and other second-rank leaders after the arrest of their ‘chairman’ and founder Ranjan Daimary. Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police P.K. Dutta said that the NDFB was s
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A senior Police official in Kokrajhar said there was confusion among the NDFB cadres and other second-rank leaders after the arrest of their ‘chairman’ and founder Ranjan Daimary. Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police P.K. Dutta said that the NDFB was still well-equipped with sophisticated weapons and can strike hard. In the past, SFs have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-56, AK-47 rifles, pistols, and grenade and pencil timers among others, from the outfit’s hideout in Kokrajhar District. Apart from Songbijit, other top leaders who are on the run include ‘general secretary’ Dinthi Gwra Narzary, ‘information and publicity secretary’ Ohnjalu Basumatary, ‘finance secretary’ Rifikhang Goyary and Jwngkhang Boro, self-styled ‘deputy chief of army staff’ of the Bodoland Army. P.K. Dutta added there was frustration among some senior leaders and they could strike to make their presence felt. Five NDFB cadres were killed and two others arrested in the past one week in lower Assam Districts. Since January, over 40 NDFB cadres were killed in encounters with security personnel.
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May - 23 
Assam Rifles personnel recovered a twin cylindrical pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from 50 meter north of Iron Bridge in Tuivang area of Chandel District on May 23, reports Imphal Free Press. The IED was of 500 grams weight, 5 inches in l
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Assam Rifles personnel recovered a twin cylindrical pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from 50 meter north of Iron Bridge in Tuivang area of Chandel District on May 23, reports Imphal Free Press. The IED was of 500 grams weight, 5 inches in length and 3 inches diameter. The IED was subsequently defused.
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May - 23 
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashish Chandra got injured after a suspected Left Wing Extremist woman attacked him with chair at her house at Sobhana Chak area in Munger District on May 23, reported PTI. Chandra had gone to the house of Valmik
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashish Chandra got injured after a suspected Left Wing Extremist woman attacked him with chair at her house at Sobhana Chak area in Munger District on May 23, reported PTI. Chandra had gone to the house of Valmiki Paswan to investigate a case lodged against the latter, when Paswan's wife abused him before hitting him with a chair. The wife is suspected to be a Left Wing Extremist.
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May - 23 
Pakistan Army resorted to indiscriminate and heavy firing on Indian positions in the Balnoi area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District on May 23. One Army personnel was injured in the firing while Pakistan has claimed that one of their soldier w
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Pakistan Army resorted to indiscriminate and heavy firing on Indian positions in the Balnoi area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District on May 23. One Army personnel was injured in the firing while Pakistan has claimed that one of their soldier was killed. "Initially, it was a small arms fire but later Pakistani troops fired rocket propelled grenades [RPG]. The heavy arms firing also continued till 11.30am while intermittent fire was on till this evening’’, Defence Public Relation Officer (Jammu) Lt. Col. Viplab Nath told Daily Excelsior. Lt. Col. Nath said the Indian side exercised restrain till it was a small arms firing but retaliated when Pakistan started RPG fire. A news agency report said Pakistan claimed in Islamabad that one of their soldiers was killed in firing by the Indian side. This is the fifth incident of cease-fire violation by Pakistani troops this month [May].
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May - 23 
People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) leader, M.I. Khan alias Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qureshi (47), was arrested by a combined team of the Manipur Police and Karnataka Police from Belgaum in Karnataka on May 23, according to Sangai Express. He belon
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People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) leader, M.I. Khan alias Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qureshi (47), was arrested by a combined team of the Manipur Police and Karnataka Police from Belgaum in Karnataka on May 23, according to Sangai Express. He belonged to Keirao Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District. This is the second time MI Khan has been arrested from Karnataka. Earlier, he was arrested by a team of Imphal East District Police in coordination with Karnataka Police from Mysore on April 27, 2008. Six others were also arrested along with MI Khan from Mysore.
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May - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout during a search operation at Chan Wali Dhok in the Chamrerh forests of Surankote in Poonch District. The recoveries made from the hideout include one pistol with six magazines and five rounds, one
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout during a search operation at Chan Wali Dhok in the Chamrerh forests of Surankote in Poonch District. The recoveries made from the hideout include one pistol with six magazines and five rounds, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with 25 grenades, a wireless set, five Chinese grenades, 57 AK rounds, 34 PIKA rounds, 47 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fuse, four IED batteries, eight IED detonators, six pencil cells, one jacket, one bag and some food items. Some of the material recovered from the hideout was to be used for fabricating IEDs.
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May - 23 
The Chhattisgarh Police arrested six cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including Maoist commander Barsa Lakhma, from Morpali in Dantewada District on May 23, reported PTI. They were allegedly involved in the killing of 76 tr
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The Chhattisgarh Police arrested six cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including Maoist commander Barsa Lakhma, from Morpali in Dantewada District on May 23, reported PTI. They were allegedly involved in the killing of 76 troopers at Chintalnar in Dantewada District on April 6, 2010. The others were identified as Oyam Hidma, Podiyami Hidma, Kawasi Budra, Oya Ganga and Dura Joga.
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May - 23 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a Karnataka resident Abdul Samad Bawa for his involvement in February 13, 2010 bombing at German Bakery in Pune, and in jihadist networks which have executed a series of urban bombings across India bombin
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a Karnataka resident Abdul Samad Bawa for his involvement in February 13, 2010 bombing at German Bakery in Pune, and in jihadist networks which have executed a series of urban bombings across India bombings since 2005, reports The Hindu. Mangalore resident Bawa was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS soon after his return from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and flown to Mumbai for questioning. Government sources said India's intelligence services had worked closely with their counterparts in the UAE to secure Samad's return to India. Police have been seeking Samad's brother, Mohammad Zarar Siddi Bawa, on suspicion that he may have played a central role in executing the German Bakery bombing. Investigation sources said informants identified an individual filmed by the café's closed-circuit camera as Bawa. Bawa, also known as ‘Yasin Bhatkal', has been named as fugitive by authorities involved in the prosecution of members of a jihadist network called the Indian Mujahideen (IM), which carried out multiple urban bombings nationwide. Samad, intelligence sources said, had flown to Dubai on March 25, 2010.
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May - 23 
The Meghalaya Police arrested top leaders of a newly formed Khasi outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front, in Shillong city on May 23, according to Sentinel. The arrested leaders were identified as ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar, ‘commander-in-chief’ Khra
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The Meghalaya Police arrested top leaders of a newly formed Khasi outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front, in Shillong city on May 23, according to Sentinel. The arrested leaders were identified as ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar, ‘commander-in-chief’ Khraw alias Kitbok Kyndiah and ‘publicity secretary’ Jonas alias Vincent Kharir.
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May - 23 
The Union Government would rope in about 10,000 more Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to strengthen anti-Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) operations in Chhattisgarh and Orissa, reported PTI. Official sources said on May 23 that five battalions (5,000
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The Union Government would rope in about 10,000 more Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to strengthen anti-Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) operations in Chhattisgarh and Orissa, reported PTI. Official sources said on May 23 that five battalions (5,000 personnel) of the BSF would be inducted into the operation for now and another five thousand would be added later. The force already has about 10,000 men taking part in anti-Maoist operations.
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May - 23 
Three Maoists, identified as Santosh, Bhagirath and Ungar Ram, were arrested by the Police from Khurja Toja village in Sheohar District on May 23.
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Three Maoists, identified as Santosh, Bhagirath and Ungar Ram, were arrested by the Police from Khurja Toja village in Sheohar District on May 23.
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May - 23 
Two unidentified dead bodies were found in a village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District with bullet injuries to their heads and throats on May 23, reported Telegraph. They are suspected of being killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (C
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Two unidentified dead bodies were found in a village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District with bullet injuries to their heads and throats on May 23, reported Telegraph. They are suspected of being killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as the Police found Maoist posters near the dead bodies that accused the duo of being hired goons of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).
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May - 24 
A local court on May 24 convicted a suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadre, Mamun Miah, for ten year rigorous imprisonment on a case related to forged Government documents, reports Assam Tribune. Earlier, he was acquitted in anti-national a
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A local court on May 24 convicted a suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadre, Mamun Miah, for ten year rigorous imprisonment on a case related to forged Government documents, reports Assam Tribune. Earlier, he was acquitted in anti-national activities and fake currency cases by a District and sessions court. The court also slapped a fine of INR 0.1 million failing which the imprisonment term would be further extended by one and a half years.
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May - 24 
Around 80 bags of illicit ganja (marijuana) suspected to be smuggled by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was seized by the Police from a deserted truck in remote forest near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri District on May 24.
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Around 80 bags of illicit ganja (marijuana) suspected to be smuggled by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was seized by the Police from a deserted truck in remote forest near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri District on May 24.
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May - 24 
B. Srinivas alias Manganna (23), a Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti’s (CPI-ML-Janashakti) Manthani Dalam (squad) ‘commander’ of Karimnagar District, was arrested by the Police from the State capital Hyderabad on May 24. A locally
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B. Srinivas alias Manganna (23), a Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti’s (CPI-ML-Janashakti) Manthani Dalam (squad) ‘commander’ of Karimnagar District, was arrested by the Police from the State capital Hyderabad on May 24. A locally made revolver with two live rounds was seized from him. He is native of Asarelli village of Sironcha taluka (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.
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Bharat Singh was abducted from his house at Banshpahari near the West Bengal-Jharkhand border late on May 24 and his bullet-riddled body was found on May 25.
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Bharat Singh was abducted from his house at Banshpahari near the West Bengal-Jharkhand border late on May 24 and his bullet-riddled body was found on May 25.
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May - 24 
On May 24, the Prime Minister had said the Centre was ready for a dialogue provided all these groups, outside the political mainstream, shed violence.
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On May 24, the Prime Minister had said the Centre was ready for a dialogue provided all these groups, outside the political mainstream, shed violence.
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May - 24 
People's Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said the Prime Minister was serious and sincere about the dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue but advised separatist groups like Hurriyat Conference to come up with a concrete p
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People's Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said the Prime Minister was serious and sincere about the dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue but advised separatist groups like Hurriyat Conference to come up with a concrete proposal that can be debated. "I think the Prime Minister is serious about the dialogue process. There might be some back channel contacts between the Central Government and the separatists of which you and me are not aware," PDP president Mehbooba Mufti told reporters.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said his Government is ready to hold dialogue with all groups in Jammu and Kashmir which are outside the political mainstream provided they shun violence, reports Daily Excelsior. "I would once again like to ap
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said his Government is ready to hold dialogue with all groups in Jammu and Kashmir which are outside the political mainstream provided they shun violence, reports Daily Excelsior. "I would once again like to appeal to all elements in Jammu and Kashmir that our Government is ready for a dialogue provided that all these groups which are outside the political mainstream shed the path of violence," he said at a national press conference in New Delhi.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism) remains the biggest internal security challenge and it is imperative to control left-wing extremism for the country's growth, reported PTI. Singh said this at a national pres
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism) remains the biggest internal security challenge and it is imperative to control left-wing extremism for the country's growth, reported PTI. Singh said this at a national press conference in New Delhi to mark the completion of one year of United Progressive Alliance- II in office. Indian Express quoted Sing as saying, "I have been saying for the last three years that Naxalism remains the biggest internal security challenge facing our country." “I have spoken to the chief ministers of affected states and I am of the firm belief that all the CMs understand that controlling the spread of Naxalism is absolutely important to ensure the progress of the country,” he added. Singh also said, “I do realise that although law and order is primarily the states’ responsibility, this is a problem which has acquired a magnitude that cooperation between the Centre and the states is absolutely necessary and that the Central government must help the states in every possible way.”
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said that India would be unable to realise its full development potential unless it had the “best possible” relations with its neighbours, especially Pakistan, reports The Hindu. Addressing his first national c
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said that India would be unable to realise its full development potential unless it had the “best possible” relations with its neighbours, especially Pakistan, reports The Hindu. Addressing his first national conference marking the first anniversary of the United Progressive Alliance Government's second term in office, the Prime Minister said, “The composite dialogue had been suspended soon after the attacks in Mumbai. Subsequently, the process has not moved forward. I am hopeful that this process can move forward. That was, at least, the message I got from talking to the Prime Minister of Pakistan [during their April 29 meeting on the sidelines of the SAARC summit in Thimphu].'' When asked why India had agreed to resume talks with Pakistan, Singh stated that he and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani had agreed that it would be impossible to hold substantive negotiations without adequately addressing the “major problem” of a trust deficit between the two countries. It was with this intention that they directed their Foreign Ministers and the Foreign Secretaries to hold talks. The Prime Minister confessed that he did not really know whether his endeavour would succeed. “It is our obligation to make every effort to normalise relations with India's neighbours. That is essential, I have always believed, to realise [the] development potential of our country. We will make every effort, whether we succeed or not, that only the future can tell, '' he said. On the issue of access to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Headley, suspected of having conducted surveillance of sites targeted during the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Prime Minister said, “I have been assured by the highest in the U.S. administration that we will get access to David Headley.”
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May - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed B. Madhukar (25), upa sarpanch (deputy head) of Uppanapalli gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Eturunagaram circle of Warangal District on May 24.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed B. Madhukar (25), upa sarpanch (deputy head) of Uppanapalli gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Eturunagaram circle of Warangal District on May 24.
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May - 24 
The employees of the Manipur Sericulture Department on May 24 demonstrated in front of their office, in protest against the May 20 abduction of a senior official of their department, Nameirakpam Nabakumar Singh (56), by cadres belonging to Military C
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The employees of the Manipur Sericulture Department on May 24 demonstrated in front of their office, in protest against the May 20 abduction of a senior official of their department, Nameirakpam Nabakumar Singh (56), by cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army at Sangaipat in Imphal East District, for his department’s failure to give INR five million, reports Telegraph. The group had reportedly made the monetary demand nearly a year back. After the abduction, the outfit has raised the ransom amount from INR five million to ten million. The employees appealed for his unconditional release. “Nabakumar Singh is helping poor farmers and had nothing to do with financial matters of the department. The group should take up the matter with the authorities of the department and not with the employees. We appeal to the group to release him unharmed and without any condition,” an employee said.
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May - 24 
The special court which conducted the trial of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) has criticised personnel of Azad Maidan Police Station, saying they acted in a "cowardly" manner and "ran away" instead of stopping the mi
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The special court which conducted the trial of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) has criticised personnel of Azad Maidan Police Station, saying they acted in a "cowardly" manner and "ran away" instead of stopping the militants, reports Times of India. Instead of coming to the aid of Additional Commissioner Sadanand Date, who engaged the terrorists in a gunfight on the terrace of Cama Hospital and got grievously injured in the process, the officers from the Police station possibly "ran away", Judge M. L. Tahaliyani said in the judgement, a copy of which was made available to PTI on May 24. In addition, the 26/11 special court has come down heavily on the prosecution and investigating agency for submitting "doubtful" and "fragile" evidence against accused Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed that led to their acquittal in the terrorist attacks case. "The evidence of the only prosecution witness is doubtful and unreliable. The investigating agency has failed to provide quality evidence against the duo (Faheem and Sabauddin)," the 1600-page judgement, said.
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May - 24 
The trial in the July 2006 serial train bomb blast case is scheduled to restart in a special court on May 24 (today), reports Times of India. Seven RDX bombs kept in first class coaches of Mumbai’s suburban trains exploded on July 11, 2006. The Anti
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The trial in the July 2006 serial train bomb blast case is scheduled to restart in a special court on May 24 (today), reports Times of India. Seven RDX bombs kept in first class coaches of Mumbai’s suburban trains exploded on July 11, 2006. The Anti Terrorist Squad said that the conspiracy was hatched in Pakistan and at least five of the 13 arrested persons had gone to that country for terror training. The Police also said Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had used the banned organisation, Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), to engineer the blasts. The trial started in a special court in December 2007. However, matters could not progress as the accused had challenged the application of certain provisions of law. The legal dispute was finally settled by the Supreme Court in April 2010 before the trial court in Mumbai could hear the case again. The process involved a delay of more than two years. In 2007, Saeed Ahmed, son of serial bombing accused Sohail Shaikh Shabbir Masiullah arrested for the 2006 Malegaon blast, and Zameer Rehman, accused in the Aurangabad arms haul case, had filed petition in the Bombay high court challenging the constitutional validity of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). When the High Court upheld the decision to slap MCOCA, the accused moved the Supreme Court in 2008 and it stayed their trials.
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May - 24 
Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by Assam Rifles and Police, including self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Athot, and four linkmen in an operation at Khonsa in Tirap District on May 24.
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Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by Assam Rifles and Police, including self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Athot, and four linkmen in an operation at Khonsa in Tirap District on May 24.
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May - 24 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai on May 24. They were identified as Angom Oken Singh alias Manson (21) and Takhelambam Gobin Meetei alias Atomba (21). They joi
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai on May 24. They were identified as Angom Oken Singh alias Manson (21) and Takhelambam Gobin Meetei alias Atomba (21). They joined the outfit through one D.C. Nongpoknganba and were involved in extortion of money in various offices and public in the district.
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May - 25 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in firing from across the International Border at Bobiyan in the Kathua District on May 25, reports PTI. It was not immediately known whether the firing was done by any intruder or Pakistani rangers f
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in firing from across the International Border at Bobiyan in the Kathua District on May 25, reports PTI. It was not immediately known whether the firing was done by any intruder or Pakistani rangers from across the border. BSF troops posted at the post did not retaliate, the sources said.
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May - 25 
Biswanath Mahato, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), in Salboni area was injured when he was shot at by a group of about 40 masked persons on May 25.
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Biswanath Mahato, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), in Salboni area was injured when he was shot at by a group of about 40 masked persons on May 25.
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May - 25 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, on May 25 dropped hints that his Government may ignore the Union Government’s directive to take two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, posted in Dantewada District, to task in connection with the April 6, 2
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, on May 25 dropped hints that his Government may ignore the Union Government’s directive to take two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, posted in Dantewada District, to task in connection with the April 6, 2010 massacre of 76 Security Force personnel at Chintalnar by Maoists, reported Deccan Chronicle. “Taking action against anybody is not an issue. What is needed is that lessons must be learnt from such incidents to prepare better and effective strategies to counter the Maoist menace,” Singh said.
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May - 25 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a commander, were arrested by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from the jungles of Kongera village in Narayanpur District on May 25, reported PTI. They were iden
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a commander, were arrested by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from the jungles of Kongera village in Narayanpur District on May 25, reported PTI. They were identified as Lehar Singh (the commander), Bir Singh, Juglu, Manku and Mahesh Baghel. One rifle, a pipe bomb, electric wire and some explosives were seized from them. Lehar Singh carried INR 2,500 prize money on his head and the others INR 1,000 each.
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May - 25 
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has expressed disappointment over the verdict of the Pakistan Supreme Court on May 25, which upheld the Lahore High Court's decision to release Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed from house arrest, citing lack of
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Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has expressed disappointment over the verdict of the Pakistan Supreme Court on May 25, which upheld the Lahore High Court's decision to release Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed from house arrest, citing lack of evidence, reports The Hindu. “There is a sense of disappointment. I am sure everybody in this country will share the same sense of disappointment on this development, especially when we regard Hafiz Saeed as one of the masterminds of the [November 26, 2008] Mumbai terror attacks and he has openly urged jihad against India,” Rao said.
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May - 25 
Foreign Secretary saying, "Since Pakistan has assured us that it will not allow its territory to be used against India, we hope Pakistan will be sensitive to our efforts and take meaningful action."
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Foreign Secretary saying, "Since Pakistan has assured us that it will not allow its territory to be used against India, we hope Pakistan will be sensitive to our efforts and take meaningful action."
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May - 25 
In response to the public movement call of the United Committee Manipur, protest demonstrations were carried out in different parts of Bishnupur and Thoubal Districts on May 25 denouncing the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-I
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In response to the public movement call of the United Committee Manipur, protest demonstrations were carried out in different parts of Bishnupur and Thoubal Districts on May 25 denouncing the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur.
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May - 25 
Maoists set ablaze road construction equipment including several trucks and earthmoving machinery near Barabsapur village in Kanker District on May 25
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Maoists set ablaze road construction equipment including several trucks and earthmoving machinery near Barabsapur village in Kanker District on May 25
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May - 25 
Police arrested two pseudo Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) and recovered from them two locally-made weapons and ammunition in Dharmasagar circle in Warangal District on May 25, reported The Hindu. They were identified as Sk. Moulana Bhasa and one Ajay
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Police arrested two pseudo Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) and recovered from them two locally-made weapons and ammunition in Dharmasagar circle in Warangal District on May 25, reported The Hindu. They were identified as Sk. Moulana Bhasa and one Ajay Dhimar. They had hatched a plan to pose as Naxals and extort money from quarry owners.
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May - 25 
Ranjan Daimary, ‘chairman’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was produced before a camp court in the Guwahati Central Jail on May 25. The court has sent him to one-day transit custody under the Sonitpur Police in connection with the
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Ranjan Daimary, ‘chairman’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was produced before a camp court in the Guwahati Central Jail on May 25. The court has sent him to one-day transit custody under the Sonitpur Police in connection with the Bhimajuli blast case. He has to be produced in the court at Biswanath Chariali within the next 24 hours.
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May - 25 
Self-styled ‘lance corporal’ of ‘28th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Panjal Baruah alias Jayanta Sonowal, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District on May 25.
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Self-styled ‘lance corporal’ of ‘28th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Panjal Baruah alias Jayanta Sonowal, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District on May 25.
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May - 25 
SFs neutralised a consignment of arms and ammunition, headed for Dimapur in Nagaland, near Garampani area of Karbi Anglong District and arrested four persons on an unspecified date, according to Sentinel. One 9-mm pistol with magazine, two M-20 pist
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SFs neutralised a consignment of arms and ammunition, headed for Dimapur in Nagaland, near Garampani area of Karbi Anglong District and arrested four persons on an unspecified date, according to Sentinel. One 9-mm pistol with magazine, two M-20 pistols with magazine and three live rounds of M-20 pistol were recovered from the vehicle carrying the consignment. The arrested individuals were identified as Heme Kheimungan, Khongbhe Khiamneungan, Pushen Khiamneungan (all hailing from Tuensang District of Nagaland) and Nazim Ul Islam, resident of village Signal Basti Rana Colony under Dimapur Police Station.
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May - 25 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons and injured two others in separate incidents in Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District, reported The Hindu. Debashis Banerjee, a newspaper agent and social
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons and injured two others in separate incidents in Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District, reported The Hindu. Debashis Banerjee, a newspaper agent and social worker, in the Manikpara market near Jhargram town was killed on May 25. His cousin Prasanta got injured after being shot at when he came to the rescue of Debashis.
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Suspected Left Wing Extremists killed two Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers in two separate incidents in theGoaltore region of West Midnapore District late on May 25, reported The Hindu. The dead bodies of the victims, Kamal Ahir and
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Suspected Left Wing Extremists killed two Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers in two separate incidents in theGoaltore region of West Midnapore District late on May 25, reported The Hindu. The dead bodies of the victims, Kamal Ahir and Sujit Mal, were recovered by the Police on May 26.
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May - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a road-roller near Pilligedda village in the Visakha Agency area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (circle) in Visakhapatnam District on May 25.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a road-roller near Pilligedda village in the Visakha Agency area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (circle) in Visakhapatnam District on May 25.
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May - 25 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) organized a meeting of the Ao community groups at Mokokchung on May 25.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) organized a meeting of the Ao community groups at Mokokchung on May 25.
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May - 25 
The Supreme Court on May 25 stayed the death sentence awarded to underworld gangster Aftab Ahmed Ansari for the attack on the American Center in Kolkata in 2002, reports Times of India. A vacation bench comprising Justices G. S. Singhvi and C. K. Pr
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The Supreme Court on May 25 stayed the death sentence awarded to underworld gangster Aftab Ahmed Ansari for the attack on the American Center in Kolkata in 2002, reports Times of India. A vacation bench comprising Justices G. S. Singhvi and C. K. Prasad asked the West Bengal Government to respond within four months to a petition filed by Ansari challenging his conviction and death sentence in the case. Ansari was reportedly arrested from Dubai thereafter and was deported to India on February 9, 2002 to face trial.
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May - 25 
Two Pakistani nationals were arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) while trying to infiltrate into the Indian side at Dera Baba Nanak sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, officials said on May 25, reports Times of India. The duo, who were
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Two Pakistani nationals were arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) while trying to infiltrate into the Indian side at Dera Baba Nanak sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, officials said on May 25, reports Times of India. The duo, who were in their 20s, were also carrying PKR 6,000 in, they said.
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May - 25 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in Guwahati on May 25 said that there had been a dramatic improvement in the State’s security scenario, reports Assam Tribune. He said that a number of leaders of the major insurgent groups like United Liberation Fr
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in Guwahati on May 25 said that there had been a dramatic improvement in the State’s security scenario, reports Assam Tribune. He said that a number of leaders of the major insurgent groups like United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), NDFB and the Black Widow (BW) had been arrested. He also informed that while the Chief Minister has been asked to carry forward the political process for negotiation with the militant outfits; the Security Forces have been instructed ‘to continue implementing the policy that is in force.’
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May - 25 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, after discussing rehabilitation of Bru refugees with Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and his Cabinet colleagues in Aizawl on May 25, informed that 215 Bru families have returned so far and asked the Brus and t
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, after discussing rehabilitation of Bru refugees with Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and his Cabinet colleagues in Aizawl on May 25, informed that 215 Bru families have returned so far and asked the Brus and the Mizos to live together in peace and harmony, reports Assam Tribune. He also asked the Bru refugees who are still in Tripura to return to Mizoram by October 2010. Meanwhile, urging the Mizoram Government to use Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre (SMAC) at Shillong in Meghalaya, Chidambaram said that this will help better intelligence sharing and better coordination among the Police forces of different States.
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May - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti) cadre, Kammari Tirupathi (30), surrendered at Sircilla in Karimnagar District on May 26,
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A Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti) cadre, Kammari Tirupathi (30), surrendered at Sircilla in Karimnagar District on May 26,
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May - 26 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested in Poonch District, officials said. Mohmmad Azam, son of Pakistani based HM ‘commander’, Mohmmad Akbar, who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training in 1992, and a class 12t
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested in Poonch District, officials said. Mohmmad Azam, son of Pakistani based HM ‘commander’, Mohmmad Akbar, who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training in 1992, and a class 12th student, was arrested from Sabzian area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch in the night of May 15. On a tip off from Azam, a cache of arms were recovered near the LoC in Poonch. The recoveries included two pistols, 40 pistols rounds, one 81mm mortar, one wireless set, one Decta phone, 20 AK rifles, INR 39,840 hawala money, among other things.
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May - 26 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khumanthem Amujao alias Klhanganba alias Amar (30), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Wangkhei on May 26. He joined the PLA in 2000 and got training at Um
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khumanthem Amujao alias Klhanganba alias Amar (30), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Wangkhei on May 26. He joined the PLA in 2000 and got training at Umaibi camp in Myanmar. He is currently holding the rank of ‘assistant staff officer’ of ‘health and family welfare wing’ of the outfit.
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May - 26 
A suspected woman Naxal (Left Wing Extremist), identified as Urmilla (25), was arrested by Central Reserve Police Force from Aman village in Bokaro District on May 26, reported Hindustan Times. A locally-made gun, 50 grams of gun powder and 700 stick
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A suspected woman Naxal (Left Wing Extremist), identified as Urmilla (25), was arrested by Central Reserve Police Force from Aman village in Bokaro District on May 26, reported Hindustan Times. A locally-made gun, 50 grams of gun powder and 700 sticks of aluminium were recovered from her possession.
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May - 26 
Army on May 26 foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara District killing two militants, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Army today [May 26] successfully foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control
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Army on May 26 foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector of Kupwara District killing two militants, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Army today [May 26] successfully foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control, in Tangdhar sector. Detecting suspicious movement, the troops maintaining vigil, challenged the infiltrators, who opened fire and attempted to escape under the cover of darkness," Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar said. He said the troops retaliated the firing, resulting in fierce exchange of fire between the two sides for several hours. Both the militants were shot dead by the Army troops. The identity of the slain militants could not be ascertained so far. Two AK rifles, six magazines, 12 AK rounds, one pistol with magazine, one wireless set, three hand grenades, one map sheet, four pouches and six pencil cells were recovered from the incident site where the militants were killed.
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May - 26 
Assam State Cabinet on May 26 decided to start the process of talks with the ULFA without Paresh Baruah, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, who is still maintaining a rigid stand on the issue of talks, reports Assam Tribune. Chief Minister Tarun
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Assam State Cabinet on May 26 decided to start the process of talks with the ULFA without Paresh Baruah, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, who is still maintaining a rigid stand on the issue of talks, reports Assam Tribune. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Government waited for Paresh Baruah for a long time and there was no reason to wait for him for an indefinite period. He said that the Government received indication that majority of the leaders of the ULFA are in favour of talks and the Government has decided to go ahead and start the process without waiting for Paresh Baruah. However, at the same time, he said that the State Government would intimate the Centre about the Cabinet decision and wait for the response from the ULFA before taking the next step.
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May - 26 
Both the factions of the Hurriyat Conference and the United Jihad Council, an umbrella of militant organisations, have rejected the talks offer made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and termed it "hoax", The Hindu reported on May 26. The Hurriyat mod
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Both the factions of the Hurriyat Conference and the United Jihad Council, an umbrella of militant organisations, have rejected the talks offer made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and termed it "hoax", The Hindu reported on May 26. The Hurriyat moderate faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the dialogue offers in the past had proved "futile" and would continue to be so "until India declares Kashmir a political issue." "Such statements are just rhetoric and there is nothing new in it. Any peace process will hold relevance only when India takes certain initiatives like de-militarisation, release of political detainees and repeal of draconian laws," a local news agency CNS quoted the Mirwaiz as saying. Syed Ali Geelani-led Hurriyat faction also rejected the offer saying India had since long been using such tactics to deceive the international community. "No talks offer will be accepted until India accepts that Kashmir is a disputed territory," Geelani said. "Instead of addressing militants, he [Dr. Singh] should start the withdrawal of troops who are using violence against the innocent Kashmiri people," Geelani added.
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May - 26 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met Center’s interlocutor P. C. Haldar on May 26, according to Shillong Times. After the meeting, the Chief Minster said the State Government is still examining various demands of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met Center’s interlocutor P. C. Haldar on May 26, according to Shillong Times. After the meeting, the Chief Minster said the State Government is still examining various demands of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) including creation of a separate Garoland autonomous council. The report adds that the cease-fire agreement between the group and the Government was extended for another three months in March 2010 and the Garo group also had a meeting with Haldar in Shillong on March 16 to discuss their different demands. The outfit earlier had also threatened to break the tripartite cease-fire agreement with the Centre, if the latter fails to fulfill their various demands.
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May - 26 
In a statement, the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based United Jihad Council spokesman, Syed Sadaqat Hussain, held "India responsible for the delay in the resolution of Kashmir issue. India has to accept the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir and
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In a statement, the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based United Jihad Council spokesman, Syed Sadaqat Hussain, held "India responsible for the delay in the resolution of Kashmir issue. India has to accept the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir and should be ready for a tripartite dialogue, otherwise every dialogue process will prove futile." "If India is sincere about holding talks with the militants, it should repeal the draconian Acts. It should release all innocent detainees and should accept the tripartite status of Jammu and Kashmir," he added. "The Government of India must realize that the bilateral efforts made in the past have proved futile due to the absence of the real Kashmiri representatives in such initiatives. India's stubborn attitude towards Kashmir issue has always been an impediment in the meaningful talks," Syed Sadaqat Hussain was quoted as saying by local dailies in Srinagar on May 26, reports Hindustan Times. The militant conglomerate, though have set pre-conditions for the talks, has scaled down on their demands compared to its past statements on dialogue. "If Dr Manmohan Singh is sincere on initiating meaningful talks with militant leadership, he must take these initiatives to set the process in motion," said Hussain. The pre-conditions set by the UJC to sit with New Delhi are revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Public Safety Act (PSA), release of political detainees and curbing all kinds of ‘human rights violations’ in Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 26 
NSCN-K said that it would like to reassure "our neighbours" that there is no question of Naga people going to war against Manipur State Government. The NSCN-K said that Mao Gate incident is a reminder that big talks and violence, more often than not,
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NSCN-K said that it would like to reassure "our neighbours" that there is no question of Naga people going to war against Manipur State Government. The NSCN-K said that Mao Gate incident is a reminder that big talks and violence, more often than not, backfires. "Those insisting on forceful entry to Manipur state should be held solely responsible for the loss of two precious lives on May 6 at Mao Gate. The emotional spill over in the name of Nagas was enforced when calmness and diplomatic air was needed at the hour. The blood was real but the entire incident was stage managed, programmed and executed solely aimed at creating raw emotional passage for Th. Muivah into Manipur state. The attempt to label the incident as Naga-Manipur clash is outrageous. The two state Governments of Nagaland and Manipur should ensure that people living in the two states coexist through mutual understanding and brotherhood. Nagas would sacrifice thousands and more if it is needed to achieve their self determination from the occupational forces but Naga political solution is neither at Mao gate nor at Somdal in Manipur," said the NSCN-K.
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May - 26 
One militant surrendered before the SFs in Keran sector of Kupwara District along with one AK rifle, two magazines and 30 rounds.
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One militant surrendered before the SFs in Keran sector of Kupwara District along with one AK rifle, two magazines and 30 rounds.
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May - 26 
Out of 460 Bru families which fled Mizoram to Tripura in November 2009, 270 returned home as the repatriation process ended on May 26, reports Shillong Times. According to an estimate of Mizoram government, 460 Bru families fled the state to Tripura
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Out of 460 Bru families which fled Mizoram to Tripura in November 2009, 270 returned home as the repatriation process ended on May 26, reports Shillong Times. According to an estimate of Mizoram government, 460 Bru families fled the state to Tripura following the gunning down of a youth by Bru militants near the Mizoram-Tripura border on November 13, 2009. Mamit Superintendent of Police Dingluaia said that "though the state government estimated that around 460 Bru families left Mizoram during the last part of 2009, many of them returned without the knowledge of the government. That is why the number of families which returned this time might be less." The last batch of 55 Bru families arrived from two Tripura relief camps, Kaskau and Khakchangpara, to their homes in villages in Mamit District bordering Tripura, he said.
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May - 26 
Police on May 26 arrested a teacher and a Special Police Officer (SPO) from Surankote and Poonch on the disclosures Azam, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Poonch) Manmohan Singh said the teacher and SPO were arrested fo
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Police on May 26 arrested a teacher and a Special Police Officer (SPO) from Surankote and Poonch on the disclosures Azam, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Poonch) Manmohan Singh said the teacher and SPO were arrested following disclosures made by Azam during his preliminary questioning that both of them were assisting him in carrying out the militant activities. They have been identified as Nissar Ahmed Banday, working as a teacher in a private school and Mohammad Yunus, a resident of Surankote, posted as a SPO at District Police Lines, Poonch. The SSP said Nissar had taken a weapon from Azam and handed it over to Yunus for INR 20,000. The weapon was to be provided to the militants. All three accused including Azam, Nissar and Yunus were part of a HM Mujahideen module operating in Poonch District and helping the militants in procuring weapons and hawala money from across the LoC.
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May - 26 
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) P. S. Gill on May 26 said that there have been signs of Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) re-grouping in the State, but their movements were still at a low level and the situation is not serious yet.
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Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) P. S. Gill on May 26 said that there have been signs of Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) re-grouping in the State, but their movements were still at a low level and the situation is not serious yet.
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May - 26 
Santosh Mal, a teenager, died on the spot when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire indiscriminately into a village near Pingboni in West Midnapore District on May 26.
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Santosh Mal, a teenager, died on the spot when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire indiscriminately into a village near Pingboni in West Midnapore District on May 26.
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May - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir are fighting a "dozen-odd Hindu militants", according to a document prepared by Police, reports Telegraph. The document says four "Hindu militants" were among those killed in encounters with the SFs over the
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Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir are fighting a "dozen-odd Hindu militants", according to a document prepared by Police, reports Telegraph. The document says four "Hindu militants" were among those killed in encounters with the SFs over the years, while one had surrendered and another was arrested. "Some of the (Hindu) militants are listed in the ‘A’ (the most dreaded) category and all are from various Districts of the Jammu region. The first time any Hindu was known to have joined a militant group was in the early 1990s," an unnamed Police officer said. The dozen-odd surviving Hindu militants are with the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al Badr, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA), the officer said, adding they are active in the Jammu Districts of Rajouri, Kishtwar, Doda and Reasi. The police document claims that the "Hindu militants" operate with code names. Sham Lal, for instance, became Shamsuddin and he is with Al Badr. Krishan Lal is with the Lashkar. Kripal Singh is also with Al Badr. The Police said one of the longest-serving militants was a Hindu, Bipin Kumar of the HuA. Bipin, killed by the forces in 2008, had been active since 1996. Kuldeep Kumar alias Qamrain of HM died at Kulhind in Doda two years ago [2008] after being active for seven years. Uttam Kumar alias Saif-ullah of the HM died in an encounter in August 2005. Bittu Kumar, who was also with HM, is also suspected to have been killed. The only "Hindu militant" to surrender is Sunil Kumar. He has been absorbed into the paramilitary forces.
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May - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout in the forest area of Souf-Shali near village Hangalgund in the Kokernag Police Station area of Anantnag District and recovered four Chinese grenades, one UBGL, two AK magazines, one radio set and
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout in the forest area of Souf-Shali near village Hangalgund in the Kokernag Police Station area of Anantnag District and recovered four Chinese grenades, one UBGL, two AK magazines, one radio set and 215 AK cartridges.
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May - 26 
Sources in the special branch (intelligence wing) of State Police said the outfit was finding it hard to mobilise resources because of resistance by the people in all the four Districts. During the past month, NLFT cadres have served ‘tax’ notices on
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Sources in the special branch (intelligence wing) of State Police said the outfit was finding it hard to mobilise resources because of resistance by the people in all the four Districts. During the past month, NLFT cadres have served ‘tax’ notices on village committee secretaries posted under zonal offices of Autonomous District Council (ADC).
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May - 26 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) released photographs of nine National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, who were accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in Assam, according to Sentinel. The CBI has announced a cash reward
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) released photographs of nine National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, who were accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in Assam, according to Sentinel. The CBI has announced a cash reward of INR 0.5 million for anyone giving information about the militants – Arun Borgoyary alias Dinthilang, George Boro alias John, Khargeswar Basumatary alias Rahul Brahma, Tensu Narzary, Uttam Sargiary alias S Ulafat, Jitu Daimary, Tarun Sargiyari, Bishnu Gayari alias Bidai and Mudai alias Muthu Brahma.
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May - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Bhartiy Janata Party (BJP) local leader Budhara Sodi at Keralapal village in Dantewada District on May 26.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Bhartiy Janata Party (BJP) local leader Budhara Sodi at Keralapal village in Dantewada District on May 26.
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May - 26 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has asked its Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based leadership to sneak into India and strike in a big way, reports Indian Express. "Sneak into India fast and do something big," said a HM ‘commander’ to one of the outfit's
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has asked its Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based leadership to sneak into India and strike in a big way, reports Indian Express. "Sneak into India fast and do something big," said a HM ‘commander’ to one of the outfit's leaders based in PoK during a conversation intercepted recently by security agencies, officers of the Indian Army said on May 26. The conversation took place between A-category ‘commander’ of HM code Alfa 01 in Pir Panchal Ranges with HM ‘commander’ in PoK Abu Suhaib. The call for infiltration was given by an HM commander on this [Indian] side of the border to his PoK-based counterpart. "As is evident, terrorists especially leaders have been on the run in both Kashmir valley as well as in Jammu region due to increasing number of encounters initiated by security forces in past," army officers said. "As compared to the past practice of staying in hideouts, militants have changed their tactics and are now regularly on the move, not staying in one house for more than three hours due to fear of encounters", they added. They do not trust the local population whether Hindus or Muslims any more and are always on the run trying to revive lost ground, they further added. 53 self-styled ‘commanders’ from different outfits - 22 of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), 23 of the HM, five of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), one of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami (HuJI) and one of Al Badr were killed in 2009, which included the HM’s Deputy Chief of Operation Shabir Ahmed, top ‘Divisional Commanders’ of JeM, HM and LeT-Abdullah Satar, Saqib and Yousuf Gujjar. As many as 37 militants were killed in 2010 till May 15, they said, adding, it included 22 ‘commanders’ of the HM, LeT and JeM.
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May - 26 
Two cadres belonging to Prithvi faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) were killed and a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadre injured in a factional clash near Maphou Dam at Maulham village under Kashom Kullen sub-division in Ukhrul District on May 26,
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Two cadres belonging to Prithvi faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) were killed and a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadre injured in a factional clash near Maphou Dam at Maulham village under Kashom Kullen sub-division in Ukhrul District on May 26, reports Imphal Free Press. The clash ensued when the KLA cadres attacked the rival outfit’s hide out.
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May - 26 May - 27
Two local leaders of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by the Maoists in Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District, reported The Hindu. Dipak Mondal was killed in the middle of the Bhulaveda market near Belpahari on May
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Two local leaders of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by the Maoists in Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District, reported The Hindu. Dipak Mondal was killed in the middle of the Bhulaveda market near Belpahari on May 27. Shatrughna Ghosh was abducted from Gopiballavpur near Nayagram on May 26. His dead body was found near Patina on May 27.
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May - 26 
Union Home Minister said that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi would take decisions on peace talks with the ULFA — when, with whom and how— and that the Union Government would extend all help towards that end, added Sentinel. Toughening New Delhi’s stand o
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Union Home Minister said that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi would take decisions on peace talks with the ULFA — when, with whom and how— and that the Union Government would extend all help towards that end, added Sentinel. Toughening New Delhi’s stand on countering-insurgency operations in Assam, he said that security offensive would continue in full steam till the militant outfits lay down arms and surrender.
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May - 27 
A cadre belonging to Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Sapam Rishikanta alias Chaoba alias Thoi Singh (30), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from North AOC, near Bakliwal Oil Pump on May 27. Five live ammunitions AK rifle, one de
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A cadre belonging to Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Sapam Rishikanta alias Chaoba alias Thoi Singh (30), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from North AOC, near Bakliwal Oil Pump on May 27. Five live ammunitions AK rifle, one demand letter, one cellular phone with one subscriber identity module and one vehicle were recovered from his possession. He joined the group in February 2009 under one Tomcha of Singjamei of the faction and was operating under the ‘command’ of ‘s/s district commander’ of Imphal West and Imphal East Rojit alias Pendaba Singh of the faction. He extorted huge amount of money from from DM College, GP Women College and Family Welfare Department and handed over to Rojit.
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May - 27 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Rahul Brahma, one of the accused in the serial blasts on October 30, 2008, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at Ziro in Lower Subansiri District on May 27, CBI sources s
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, Rahul Brahma, one of the accused in the serial blasts on October 30, 2008, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at Ziro in Lower Subansiri District on May 27, CBI sources said.
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May - 27 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Riyajuddin alias Ibochini (30), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Hatta Minuthong area on May 27. 40 Nitrosun-10 tablets, six capsules of SP, one cellular phone with Subscri
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Riyajuddin alias Ibochini (30), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Hatta Minuthong area on May 27. 40 Nitrosun-10 tablets, six capsules of SP, one cellular phone with Subscriber Identity Module and one demand letter of group were recovered from his possession. He joined the outfit in January 2010 through one ‘project officer’ Nazir Ahmed of PULF and was involved in extortion of money from public and Government officials.
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May - 27 
An employee of the Indian Navy was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan and Police claimed of recovering from him some "secret and sensitive" documents like photograph of the Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment, reports PTI. 24-year-o
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An employee of the Indian Navy was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan and Police claimed of recovering from him some "secret and sensitive" documents like photograph of the Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment, reports PTI. 24-year-old Chand Kumar Prasad, posted in the Navy's Aircraft Maintenance Unit in Mumbai, was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell from New Delhi Railway Station on May 27, Police sources said. He was allegedly passing on classified information to a Pakistan High Commission official through another person, Police said.
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May - 27 
Assam Government stated that the role of the Union Government’s interlocutor P.C. Haldar will “remain intact” despite Union Government handing over the mandate to carry forward the political process with insurgent outfits to the State Government.
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Assam Government stated that the role of the Union Government’s interlocutor P.C. Haldar will “remain intact” despite Union Government handing over the mandate to carry forward the political process with insurgent outfits to the State Government.
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May - 27 
Assam Police on May 27 claimed that three of the top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, who have also been named in the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with October 30, 2008 serial blast
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Assam Police on May 27 claimed that three of the top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, who have also been named in the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with October 30, 2008 serial blasts, are trying to regroup the unit with their bases outside the country, reports Assam Tribune. The cadres include Rajen Goyari alias Rifikhang, Arun Borgoyary alias Dinthilang and George Boro alias John. “While Rifikhang has been given the overall charge of the outfit, Dinthilang is the new army chief while George has been entrusted with the responsibility of the deputy army chief,” claimed a senior official of the Assam Police.
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May - 27 
Pakistani Rangers targeted the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel directly at their forward post of Karol Matrian in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua District in the morning of May 27, according to Daily Excelsior. The BSF personnel also retaliated.
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Pakistani Rangers targeted the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel directly at their forward post of Karol Matrian in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua District in the morning of May 27, according to Daily Excelsior. The BSF personnel also retaliated. However, there was no report of any casualties or damage on Indian side in Pakistan firing.
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May - 27 
Security Forces on May 27 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants at Rattanbas area in Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban District.
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Security Forces on May 27 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants at Rattanbas area in Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban District.
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May - 27 
Sentinel reports that the NDFB cadre Rahul Brahma, who was arrested from Zero town in Arunachal Pradesh on May 27, drove a car packed with explosives and parked the vehicle at a crowded business hub in Panbazar area on October 30, 2008 which went off
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Sentinel reports that the NDFB cadre Rahul Brahma, who was arrested from Zero town in Arunachal Pradesh on May 27, drove a car packed with explosives and parked the vehicle at a crowded business hub in Panbazar area on October 30, 2008 which went off killing eight people and wounded up to 30 others. CBI Superintendent of Police, N.S. Kharayat, said, “All the four [including cadres arrested in Kokrajhar] arrested are directly linked to the serial blasts and we consider it a major success and we hope to catch a few more soon.” “Vital clues were provided by NDFB chairman Ranjan Daimary during our nine days interrogation,” he added.
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May - 27 
Seven persons were arrested by Police at Nandigama in Krishna District on May 27 on the charge of resorting to threats by claiming themselves as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reported The Hindu. They were identified as B
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Seven persons were arrested by Police at Nandigama in Krishna District on May 27 on the charge of resorting to threats by claiming themselves as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reported The Hindu. They were identified as Bezawada Nageswara Rao, Kalangi Kumar, Udaya Babu, Gangolu Ravi, Velpula Vidyasagar, Sk. Mastan and Pandi Swami. They were making telephone calls to a few local contractors and traders and demanding ransom.
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May - 27 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government revoked the detention orders of 25 Pakistani militants lodged in different jails of India to facilitate their return to their country, reports IANS. The State Government acted late in the night of May 27 on the advice
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government revoked the detention orders of 25 Pakistani militants lodged in different jails of India to facilitate their return to their country, reports IANS. The State Government acted late in the night of May 27 on the advice of the home ministry, which asked that the militants be released. “Their detention orders under the Public Safety Act (a law that allows the Government to keep people in jail without trial for two years) have been revoked and they would be sent to Wagah in Punjab for their return to Pakistan,” an unnamed official told IANS. All 25 Pakistani militants, who would be handed over to Pakistan authorities at Wagah on May 28 (today), were arrested over the years from Jammu and Kashmir. Some of them were involved in acts of terror, the sources said, but did not specify the exact nature of crime committed by them. Some of them were lodged in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons. Most of the militants were of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits.
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May - 27 
The Kuki National Front (KNF) information and publicity secretary, H. Stephen Kuki, reiterated that those contractors/sub-contractors, who have violated the outfit’s ‘instruction’ of seeking prior ‘permission’, would not be entertained for undertakin
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The Kuki National Front (KNF) information and publicity secretary, H. Stephen Kuki, reiterated that those contractors/sub-contractors, who have violated the outfit’s ‘instruction’ of seeking prior ‘permission’, would not be entertained for undertaking works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-Phase-VII scheme.
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May - 27 
Three Italian nationals were detained in New Delhi on May 27 after ammunition and two empty magazines were found in a five-star hotel room, where they stayed earlier this week, reports The Hindu. Two of them, Giovani Cecconello and Donato Dngello, we
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Three Italian nationals were detained in New Delhi on May 27 after ammunition and two empty magazines were found in a five-star hotel room, where they stayed earlier this week, reports The Hindu. Two of them, Giovani Cecconello and Donato Dngello, were detained in Pune and Giulio Pometto was held by immigration officials at the Mumbai airport. 24 live cartridges and two magazines of Italian make were found in their hotel room on May 24.
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May - 27 May - 28
Three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by the Security Forces from Kokrajhar area on May 27, reports Assam Tribune. They were identified as B. Ansari, Lokhra and Indra Brahma. They were reportedly arrested based on th
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Three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by the Security Forces from Kokrajhar area on May 27, reports Assam Tribune. They were identified as B. Ansari, Lokhra and Indra Brahma. They were reportedly arrested based on the revelations made by arrested NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary. The cadres were reportedly involved in one of the nine bomb explosions in Bongaigaon on October 30, 2008. Their names did not feature in the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the 2008 serial blasts. The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court at Guwahati on May 28 remanded them to five days’ CBI custody.
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May - 27 
Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Near Moirangkhom Samashakhi Girl High School on May 27, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as
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Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Near Moirangkhom Samashakhi Girl High School on May 27, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Sorokhaibam Ojit Singh (24) and Sinam Rojen Singh (20). They joined the group in January 2010 through Kh. Roshan Singh and were operating under his ‘command’. They were asked from Government Department and general public for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 27 
Two Police constables, Tushar Bandewar and Balaji Bhosale, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres outside Delanguda village near Jambia Gatta in Gadchiroli District on May 27.
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Two Police constables, Tushar Bandewar and Balaji Bhosale, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres outside Delanguda village near Jambia Gatta in Gadchiroli District on May 27.
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May - 27 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs asked the Manipur Government to take up additional measures to bring in more essential goods along National Highway 39 in view of the unrest prevailing over the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-I
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs asked the Manipur Government to take up additional measures to bring in more essential goods along National Highway 39 in view of the unrest prevailing over the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur, according to Sangai Express. An official source said that the MHA had instructed the State Government to take up necessary additional measures to make National Highway 53 ‘active’.
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May - 27 
With the Assam Government deciding in principle to initiate talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the outfit responded by saying that any decision on its participation would be taken by its ‘general council’, reports Sentinel. ULFA
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With the Assam Government deciding in principle to initiate talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the outfit responded by saying that any decision on its participation would be taken by its ‘general council’, reports Sentinel. ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said that he could not comment till the ‘general council’ decided on the issue.
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May - 28 
A designated camp of the Kuki National Army (KNA) was ingurated by Legislator of Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency, Onjamang Haokip, at Chehlep village in Chandel District on May 28, reports Sangai Express.
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A designated camp of the Kuki National Army (KNA) was ingurated by Legislator of Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency, Onjamang Haokip, at Chehlep village in Chandel District on May 28, reports Sangai Express.
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May - 28 
A Left Wing Extremist identified as Tarzan Ravidas, was arrested from Sampatpur in Patna District on May 28, reported outlookindia.com.
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A Left Wing Extremist identified as Tarzan Ravidas, was arrested from Sampatpur in Patna District on May 28, reported outlookindia.com.
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May - 28 
A meeting of public leaders and Mao Frontal Organizations with members of the Naga Parliamentarian Forum (NPF) represented by former Parliamentarian Mani Charenamei, former Ministers Benjamin Banee, L. S John and S. P Henry and former Legislator Henr
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A meeting of public leaders and Mao Frontal Organizations with members of the Naga Parliamentarian Forum (NPF) represented by former Parliamentarian Mani Charenamei, former Ministers Benjamin Banee, L. S John and S. P Henry and former Legislator Henry Paotei was held at the Badminton Stadium in Punanamei under the aegis of Mao Hoho on May 28, reports Imphal Free Press. The meeting among others resolved to seek an alternative administrative arrangement for the Hill Districts other than under the Government of Manipur.
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May - 28 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Thokchom Robert alias Yumbi alias Jinmi (24), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Keishamthong on May 28. He was operating under one Gunamani alias Guru of Kongba Laishram
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Thokchom Robert alias Yumbi alias Jinmi (24), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Keishamthong on May 28. He was operating under one Gunamani alias Guru of Kongba Laishram Leikai and he was involved in various extortion activities.
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May - 28 
According to The Hindu, the secretary of the South Bastar Regional Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Ravula Srinivas alias Ramana on May 28 has taken responsibility for the assassination of Budhra Sodi, former Bhartiy Jan
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According to The Hindu, the secretary of the South Bastar Regional Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Ravula Srinivas alias Ramana on May 28 has taken responsibility for the assassination of Budhra Sodi, former Bhartiy Janata Party (BJP) District president of Dantewada on May 26. “He has been a target of ours for a long time,” said Ramana, “We killed him because of his role in strengthening the BJP and the Salwa Judum (anti Maoist vigilante group) in Dantewada.” Ramana alleged that under Sodi's leadership, the Salwa Judum activists had set ablaze villages and killed innocent tribals. Terming the BJP an “aggressor party” for its role in fighting the Maoist movement, Ramana said the Chhattisgarh BJP was on their “hit list,” including leaders like BJP Member of Parliament (MP) from Balaghat constituency, Baliram Kashyap, and BJP Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Dantewada constituency Bhima Mandavi.
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May - 28 
According to Times of India, the death toll increased to 100 in the May 28 Howrah-Mumbai Gyaneshwari Express derailment after landmine blast allegedly triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres between Khemashuli and Sardiha
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According to Times of India, the death toll increased to 100 in the May 28 Howrah-Mumbai Gyaneshwari Express derailment after landmine blast allegedly triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres between Khemashuli and Sardiha stations near Jhargram in West Midnapore District. The number of injured also rose to 200. However, The Hindu put the figure of the dead at 79.
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May - 28 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms was recovered from West Midnapore District on May 28, incidentally on the same road where Maoists killed five CRPF personnel in a blast on May 19, reported PTI.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms was recovered from West Midnapore District on May 28, incidentally on the same road where Maoists killed five CRPF personnel in a blast on May 19, reported PTI.
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May - 28 
At least 65 passengers were killed after suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a blast on railway track causing derailment of 13 coaches of the Howrah-Kurla (Kolkata to Mumbai) Lokmanya Tilak Gyaneshwari Super
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At least 65 passengers were killed after suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a blast on railway track causing derailment of 13 coaches of the Howrah-Kurla (Kolkata to Mumbai) Lokmanya Tilak Gyaneshwari Super Deluxe Express between Khemasoli and Sardiya stations near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on May 28 (around 1.30 am), reported Indian Express. About 150 others injured. Meanwhile, Rediff reported that at least 120 passengers are feared killed.
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May - 28 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 40 kilograms in Bhelki village near a bridge in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand on May 28, reported PTI.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 40 kilograms in Bhelki village near a bridge in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand on May 28, reported PTI.
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May - 28 
Gelatine sticks and Tri Nitro Toluene (TNT) explosives were found on the tracks near the accident site on May 28.
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Gelatine sticks and Tri Nitro Toluene (TNT) explosives were found on the tracks near the accident site on May 28.
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May - 28 
IANS reports that Murlidhar Sharma, a native of Bihar’s Rohtas District, was arrested by Police from Telibagh area of Varanasi District in Uttar Pradesh on May 28 on charges of supplying arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI
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IANS reports that Murlidhar Sharma, a native of Bihar’s Rohtas District, was arrested by Police from Telibagh area of Varanasi District in Uttar Pradesh on May 28 on charges of supplying arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Around 125 live cartridges of INSAS rifle and a fake arms licence were recovered from his possession.
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May - 28 
Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has claimed responsibility for the derailment through the posters left at the site, reported The Hindu on May 28. The posters read, “We earlier demanded withdrawal of the joint securit
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Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has claimed responsibility for the derailment through the posters left at the site, reported The Hindu on May 28. The posters read, “We earlier demanded withdrawal of the joint security forces from Jangalmahal (West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts) and end of [the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist] CPI (M) atrocities, but those demands were not met.”
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May - 28 
Nagaland Post reports that talks between the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would be held in Kohima on May 31.
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Nagaland Post reports that talks between the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would be held in Kohima on May 31.
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May - 28 
NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, who has been in Biswanath Chariali Police Station since he was produced in the Biswanath Court on May 16 last in connection with the October 4, 2009 Bhimajuli massacre, confessed before the Sonitpur District Police th
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NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, who has been in Biswanath Chariali Police Station since he was produced in the Biswanath Court on May 16 last in connection with the October 4, 2009 Bhimajuli massacre, confessed before the Sonitpur District Police that the action was headed by top hardcore militant leader I.K. Songbijir (Songbijir Ingti Kathar), according to Assam Tribune. Top Police official said that the Dhekiajuli bank loot of 1994 was carried out by the then Bodo Security Force (BSF), assisted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres. Moreover, Daimary has confessed that he was involved in the robbery of a bank in Rangapara, and UCO Bank and Life Insurance Corporation of India in Dhekiajuli, along with many abduction cases in the District.
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May - 28 
Pakistan Army on May 28 tried to push a group of militants into Indian side under the cover of heavy rains and thunder storm on the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur Kirni sector in Poonch District but the attempt was foiled by the troops on the India
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Pakistan Army on May 28 tried to push a group of militants into Indian side under the cover of heavy rains and thunder storm on the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur Kirni sector in Poonch District but the attempt was foiled by the troops on the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistani troops started heavy firing from their Loona and surrounding pickets targeting forward Indian positions in forward area of Sher Shakti in the Shahpur Kirni sector of Poonch. However, the troops neutralized intrusion bid by the militants with effective retaliatory firing.
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May - 28 
PTI reports that Upendra Singh, a Police commando, was killed and two others identified as Ashok Sao and Shyam Bihari, were injured in landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chak village in Palamau Dist
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PTI reports that Upendra Singh, a Police commando, was killed and two others identified as Ashok Sao and Shyam Bihari, were injured in landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chak village in Palamau District on May 28.
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May - 28 
The NSCN-IM accused Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of creating the present impasse to safeguard his own interest by opposing its general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to his native village Somdal of UKhrul District in Manipur.
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The NSCN-IM accused Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of creating the present impasse to safeguard his own interest by opposing its general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to his native village Somdal of UKhrul District in Manipur.
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May - 28 
The outgoing Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General Prithvi Raj, addressing his last press conference in Shillong on May 28, said that altogether 55 militants were arrested by the BSF in the Assam-Meghalaya sector in a time span of one year, a
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The outgoing Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General Prithvi Raj, addressing his last press conference in Shillong on May 28, said that altogether 55 militants were arrested by the BSF in the Assam-Meghalaya sector in a time span of one year, according to Shillong Times. He said, "33 militants out of 55 were apprehended on the border while the rest were caught during CI Operations." "The BSF is making all efforts to check anti-elements from entering Indian territory. Around 710 migrants were apprehended by the BSF personnel during a span of one year," he added. The BSF Chief said, "The major challenge for me was to contain infiltration either by migrant labourers from Bangaldesh and militants." He also informed that altogether 17 militants belonging to different militants groups have surrendered and joined the mainstream. The BSF Chief also endorsed the view that fencing of the India-Bangladesh border would contain the movement of migrants, militants and smuggling of arms. The report adds that 44 linkmen of various militant groups of the Northeast operating in Bangladesh were arrested in 2009.
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May - 28 
Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram suspected sabotage, reported The Hindu. “It appears to be a case of sabotage, where a portion of the track was removed. Whether explosives were used is not yet clear,” he said in a statement issued on Ma
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Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram suspected sabotage, reported The Hindu. “It appears to be a case of sabotage, where a portion of the track was removed. Whether explosives were used is not yet clear,” he said in a statement issued on May 28.
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May - 28 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on May 28 said that it had never agreed to start a dialogue without Paresh Barua, reports Telegraph. Its ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, in a signed ULFA press note issued, welcomed the decision, but cla
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on May 28 said that it had never agreed to start a dialogue without Paresh Barua, reports Telegraph. Its ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, in a signed ULFA press note issued, welcomed the decision, but clarified the outfit’s position vis-à-vis Barua. He said, “At this moment, it is the first and foremost responsibility of the government to create the right atmosphere for the Ulfa leadership to take a decision on the proposed political dialogue. Since no formal decision has been taken by us, the question of leaving out Paresh Barua does not arise. We have never said talks will be held without him nor did the ‘national convention’ held in Guwahati take any such decision. We, therefore, request the people of the state not to be misled by such reports,” Daimary clarified.
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May - 28 
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said that this is not the appropriate moment for India and Pakistan to hold discussions on the Kashmir issue as they need to go for confidence building measures first, reports Ti
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US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said that this is not the appropriate moment for India and Pakistan to hold discussions on the Kashmir issue as they need to go for confidence building measures first, reports Times of India. "I think that's not going to be an issue that's going to be addressed right away," Blake said in response to a question at a special news conference on India on May 28. Blake emphasised that it was for India and Pakistan to take a call on it, but felt that it would be better for the two countries to go for confidence building measures first.
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May - 29 
A bus carrying about 70 passengers managed to dodge the landmine blast triggered by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District on May 29, reported Deccan Chronicle.
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A bus carrying about 70 passengers managed to dodge the landmine blast triggered by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District on May 29, reported Deccan Chronicle.
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May - 29 
A day after the major train accident involving the Howrah-Kurla Jnaneswari Express and a goods train in Sardiha, the death toll rose to 141 on May 29 while more than 180 injured passengers are admitted to hospitals in West Medinapur District and in K
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A day after the major train accident involving the Howrah-Kurla Jnaneswari Express and a goods train in Sardiha, the death toll rose to 141 on May 29 while more than 180 injured passengers are admitted to hospitals in West Medinapur District and in Kolkata, reports The Hindu. The death toll could rise, with more bodies feared still trapped under the debris of the mangled coaches. Earlier it has been reported that 100 persons killed and over 200 injured in the incident.
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May - 29 
A hardcore terrorist, who reportedly masterminded a bomb attack on the convoy of the Dera Sacha Sauda (a group regarded as 'heretic' by orthodox Sikhs) chief in Karnal in February 2008, has been arrested by the Punjab Police, reports Times of India.
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A hardcore terrorist, who reportedly masterminded a bomb attack on the convoy of the Dera Sacha Sauda (a group regarded as 'heretic' by orthodox Sikhs) chief in Karnal in February 2008, has been arrested by the Punjab Police, reports Times of India. Bakshish Singh Baba was arrested from Amritsar recently by the Special Operation Cell and was being interrogated, top Police sources said on May 29. The Police was trying to apprehend his other accomplices hiding in Punjab and neighbouring States, they added. According to the sources, the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) terrorist was wanted for "masterminding" the bomb attack on Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh in Karnal in February 2008 in which nine persons were injured. Baba, carrying a reward of INR 500000 on his head, was reportedly involved in more than 25 cases of terror related activities and destruction of public property in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
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May - 29 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Yangbam Tharosang alias Indira alias Bembem alias Bener (26), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near YYL Club Keithelmanbi on May 29. She joined the outfit in 2002 through one Gambini of Andr
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Yangbam Tharosang alias Indira alias Bembem alias Bener (26), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near YYL Club Keithelmanbi on May 29. She joined the outfit in 2002 through one Gambini of Andro and she was operating in women wing of PLA.
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May - 29 
An Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, identified as Irfan Ulla was arrested, with maps of vital defence installations, near the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Mullanpur in Mohali District on May 29, reports The Hindu. The Police recovered a
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An Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, identified as Irfan Ulla was arrested, with maps of vital defence installations, near the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Mullanpur in Mohali District on May 29, reports The Hindu. The Police recovered a pistol with 20 live cartridges, maps, pictures and code numbers of IAF stations and airports in different parts of the country from him. Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar told journalists that Ulla was an ISI agent and close aide of dreaded terrorists Ranjit Singh alias Neta, head of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), and his associate Gurmeet Singh Bagga, who is based in Germany.
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May - 29 
Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh said the Maoists and some cadres of the Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were behind the incident and some of them were arrested. He said investigations by the Crime Investig
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Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh said the Maoists and some cadres of the Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were behind the incident and some of them were arrested. He said investigations by the Crime Investigation Department's (CID) forensic team did not find any sign of an explosion on the track. The PCPA, however, denied any in behind the incident.
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May - 29 
Manipur Government on May 29 refuted the charges leveled at it by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) alleging it of having links with the PLA which ‘served’ quit notices to the non-locals living in Manipur.
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Manipur Government on May 29 refuted the charges leveled at it by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) alleging it of having links with the PLA which ‘served’ quit notices to the non-locals living in Manipur.
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May - 29 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary has been sent to three days’ Police custody of Rangapara Police Station against the case No.140/09, reports Assam Tribune. He was produced at the Tezpur court on May 29. The court of
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary has been sent to three days’ Police custody of Rangapara Police Station against the case No.140/09, reports Assam Tribune. He was produced at the Tezpur court on May 29. The court of first class judicial magistrate, Tezpur, ordered the three-day remand for him.
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May - 29 
The First Information Report (FIR) filed by the driver of the express, B.K. Das, made no mention of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as being behind the incident.
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The First Information Report (FIR) filed by the driver of the express, B.K. Das, made no mention of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as being behind the incident.
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May - 29 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting of the Naga frontal organisations both in Manipur and Nagaland at Viswema in Kohima District on May 29, reports Imphal Free Press. The meeting was attended by NSCN-IM ‘ge
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting of the Naga frontal organisations both in Manipur and Nagaland at Viswema in Kohima District on May 29, reports Imphal Free Press. The meeting was attended by NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah. "The meeting focussed on how to face the situation and solve the problem that had been forced on the Nagas by the Manipur state government. How the Centre government connived with Ibobi government against the Nagas occupies a prominent place in the discussion," stated the NSCN-IM.
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May - 29 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), referring to the proposed talks between Center’s Interlocutor R. S. Pandey and Muivah in Nagaland, stated that the meeting should, in no way, be considered as political talks between Gover
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), referring to the proposed talks between Center’s Interlocutor R. S. Pandey and Muivah in Nagaland, stated that the meeting should, in no way, be considered as political talks between Government of India and the Nagas as it is clearly a localized issue revolving around an individual’s visit to his native village in Manipur, according to Sangai Express. “GPRN/NSCN believes no matter the amount of animosity, hatred and bad blood between Manipur Government and Nagas of Manipur generated recently, emotion should not betray sanity and reason. Meiteis and Nagas of Manipur will co-exist for as long as man walks on earth,” the NSCN-K said.
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May - 29 
The rickshaw-pullers and women protesters demonstrated in the valley demanding lifting of the blockade along the Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highway imposed since April 11. Blockade supporters set ablaze a cement-laden truck at Awang
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The rickshaw-pullers and women protesters demonstrated in the valley demanding lifting of the blockade along the Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highway imposed since April 11. Blockade supporters set ablaze a cement-laden truck at Awang Khul in Tamenglong District along the Imphal-Jiribam highway on May 29. The truck was part of a convoy of 300 trucks plying from Jiribam to Imphal on May 28, but later broke down.
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May - 29 
Two cadres belonging to M.I. Khan faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from a bus at Awang Khunou in Imphal West District on May 29, according to Telegraph. They were identified as Mohamme
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Two cadres belonging to M.I. Khan faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from a bus at Awang Khunou in Imphal West District on May 29, according to Telegraph. They were identified as Mohammed Taj Ahmed (29) and Mohammed Feroz Khan (21). A 9-mm pistol and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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May - 29 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested in a joint operation by a combined force of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Army and Deomali Police in Tirap District on May 29, reports Sentinel. An ex
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested in a joint operation by a combined force of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Army and Deomali Police in Tirap District on May 29, reports Sentinel. An extorted amount of INR 58440, two extortion letters and cellular phone were recovered from their possession. The arrested cadres admitted to have been active in the outfit since ten years. They disclosed that they had been sent from Pongchau area to Deomali for the express purpose of carrying out extortion.
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May - 30 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was allegedly killed by his associates for working against the outfit in Munger District, reported PTI. The Maoist, a resident of Prakhando village, was abducted from nearby Banvarsha villag
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was allegedly killed by his associates for working against the outfit in Munger District, reported PTI. The Maoist, a resident of Prakhando village, was abducted from nearby Banvarsha village on May 29 and his dead body was found on May 30 with his throat slit.
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May - 30 
A four-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team went to the US on May 30 with the decks finally being cleared for unqualified access to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, who was accused of his involvement in the November 2
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A four-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team went to the US on May 30 with the decks finally being cleared for unqualified access to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, who was accused of his involvement in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 2611) reports Times of India. The report adds that the Mumbai plotter can be interrogated thoroughly about the terror agenda envisaged by the "Karachi Project" to target India. Headley pleaded guilty on 12 counts, nine of which related to the 26/11 so as to avoid being extradited to India and escape capital punishment. He will be questioned on certain missing links in the 26/11 conspiracy. He will also be questioned about the February 13, 2010 German Bakery blast in Pune.
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May - 30 
A hardcore militant arrested by the Punjab Police was working towards the revival of terror outfit Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and planning to carry out a series of explosions in the State at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence
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A hardcore militant arrested by the Punjab Police was working towards the revival of terror outfit Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and planning to carry out a series of explosions in the State at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a senior Police official said on May 30, reports The Hindu. Amritsar City Police Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma said, “He was associated with the defunct Khalistan Liberation Force and was working towards its revival by trying to cause series of explosions in the State at the instance of Pakistan's ISI.” “Baba at very young age joined the Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan (BTFK) (Sangha Group) in early 1990s. Subsequently, after the death of BTFK area commander Sukh Ram Singh Kulara, he joined Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) headed by Jarnail Singh Shatrana,” the Commissioner said.
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May - 30 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 30 asked the ULFA to formally apprise the State Government of its decision on peace talks to end three decades of insurgency in the region, according to Sentinel. He said that the rebel group should tell the Go
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 30 asked the ULFA to formally apprise the State Government of its decision on peace talks to end three decades of insurgency in the region, according to Sentinel. He said that the rebel group should tell the Government what they want and the Government would discuss their proposals in detail, and do whatever was possible to get the talk process going.
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May - 30 
In Laloor forests of Doda District, a newly inducted cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) identified as Abdul Latief, a resident of Laloor killed a ‘district commander’ of the outfit identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Chota Bashir alias Imtiyaz in the
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In Laloor forests of Doda District, a newly inducted cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) identified as Abdul Latief, a resident of Laloor killed a ‘district commander’ of the outfit identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Chota Bashir alias Imtiyaz in the night of May 30. Abdul Latief, who surrendered before SFs and Police after the killing, along with AK-56 rifle and charged with murder under Section 302 RPC besides other legal provisions of militancy and Arms Act. Latief reportedly to have confessed that he eliminated his commander, who was pressurizing him to induct two particular girls in the outfit. Identity of the girls has been kept secret by the Police. His further interrogation was on to ascertain his more links in HM as well as hide-outs of the outfit in Doda District. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Doda District, with the killing of Chota Bashir and the surrender of Abdul Latief, the HM has been wiped out in Doda tehsil (revenue unit). The report adds that Doda District Police with the help of elderly citizens and former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members had managed to bring a number of women back into mainstream after working with different militant outfits for past few months. This had led to desperation among the militant cadre as the women were helping a lot to them in transportation of weapons and mobile phones besides arranging hide-outs. Chota Bashir was reportedly trying to bring more women into the cadre of HM. A Defence spokesman said that the failure of militant outfits to recruit fresh youth and drying up of funds has resulted in an internal crisis amongst the HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Further, the elimination of over 40 ultras by the SFs within a span of four months has left a vaccum in top leadership which has triggered a rivalry between the outfits to gain a foothold on the extortion activities and area control. "The killing of Chota Bashir is a clear case of factional rivalry amongst the leaders and various groups for division of areas amongst various outfits operating in Doda District. This also reflects the low morale, lack of unity which is engulfing various militant cadres in the region of Doda, Kishtwar and Reasi due to the relentless joint operation conducted by the security forces. The ultras continued to run for cover due to the recent success by security forces," the SSP added.
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May - 30 
Khargeswar Basumatary alias Rahul Brahma, one of the prime accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, was sent to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for eight days by a local court of Guwahati, reports Telegraph. Basumatary was arrest
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Khargeswar Basumatary alias Rahul Brahma, one of the prime accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, was sent to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for eight days by a local court of Guwahati, reports Telegraph. Basumatary was arrested from Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh on May 27.
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May - 30 
Manipur Government replaced a combined force of the State Police, India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Manipur Rifles personnel with an IRB team, following a protest by the Naga community against deployment of State Forces at Mao town in Senapati Distri
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Manipur Government replaced a combined force of the State Police, India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Manipur Rifles personnel with an IRB team, following a protest by the Naga community against deployment of State Forces at Mao town in Senapati District, according to Telegraph.
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May - 30 
Sangai Express reports that a ‘summer session’ of the KCP was recently held at a base camp of the outfit located somewhere in Thoubal District. It further accused the NSCN-IM and Lallumba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP of sche
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Sangai Express reports that a ‘summer session’ of the KCP was recently held at a base camp of the outfit located somewhere in Thoubal District. It further accused the NSCN-IM and Lallumba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP of scheming to obscure the Manipuri national question. Stating that Manipur became a republic in 1947 having its elected Government three years before India became a republic, the outfit said people who settled in Manipur after 1949 would be treated as foreigners. These people whether they are Nepali, Mayang, Muslim, Kuki or Naga, would not be included in the fold of Manipuri nation, said the outfit.
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May - 30 
Security Forces neutralised an isolated United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout in a Char (riverine) area at Bangalpota near Rangamati under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District on an unspecified date, reports Sentinel. ULFA cadre Deep
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Security Forces neutralised an isolated United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout in a Char (riverine) area at Bangalpota near Rangamati under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District on an unspecified date, reports Sentinel. ULFA cadre Deepak Kalita alias Pradeep alias Bhaiti and linkman Indra Nath were arrested in the operation from Char area. They were involved in various subversive activities including extortions sponsored by ‘27th battalion’ of the ULFA. One revolver with six rounds, two magazines of AK-47 with 30 live rounds, two cellular phones and Aircel recharge vouchers worth INR 884 and some ULFA related documents were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 30 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constituted a Court of Inquiry (CoI) against three of its officers and a retired Inspector General, shunted out of Chhattisgarh, following a report on the April 6, 2010 Dantewada massacre by Maoists, to look in
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constituted a Court of Inquiry (CoI) against three of its officers and a retired Inspector General, shunted out of Chhattisgarh, following a report on the April 6, 2010 Dantewada massacre by Maoists, to look into the "specific acts of omission and commission" by them, reported PTI. "The Court of Inquiry will go into the specific roles of the three officers and complete it by June 30," CRPF Director General (DG) Vikram Srivastava said on May 30. The CoI will be headed by Additional Director General at the force headquarters D. C. Dey and will comprise an IGP and a Commandant rank officer. The four officers in the dock are the then DIG (CRPF) Dantewada, Nalin Prabhat, then Commandant of the 62nd battalion A. K. Bisht, Inspector Sanjeev Bangre and IG Ramesh Chandra who retired from service on April 30.
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May - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up buildings of a panchayat (village level local self government institution) office and a warehouse attached to it at Kangurkonda village under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri Distri
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up buildings of a panchayat (village level local self government institution) office and a warehouse attached to it at Kangurkonda village under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on May 30, reported The Hindu.
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May - 30 
The Criminal Investigation Department on May 30 claimed of having “definite evidence” that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were involved in derailing of the Gyaneshwari Express in West Midnapore District from intercepts of conversati
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The Criminal Investigation Department on May 30 claimed of having “definite evidence” that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were involved in derailing of the Gyaneshwari Express in West Midnapore District from intercepts of conversations of several Maoist leaders' mobiles, reported The Hindu. Meanwhile, there were conflicting reports about the final death toll. While Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh put the count at 151, the South Eastern Railway authorities pegged it at 148 and the Paschim Medinipur District administration put it at 145.
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May - 30 
The death toll in May 28 attack on the Kolkata to Mumbai Gnaneswari Express carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Midnapore District increased to 148 on May 30, reported PTI.
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The death toll in May 28 attack on the Kolkata to Mumbai Gnaneswari Express carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Midnapore District increased to 148 on May 30, reported PTI.
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May - 30 
The Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army denied its involvement in the abduction of N. Nabakumar, a staff of the Manipur Sericulture Department.
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The Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army denied its involvement in the abduction of N. Nabakumar, a staff of the Manipur Sericulture Department.
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May - 30 
Troops on May 30 rescued two youths from joining terrorist outfits while they were being taken by the Lashkar- e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. "Security Forces reclaimed two local youths while they were being fo
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Troops on May 30 rescued two youths from joining terrorist outfits while they were being taken by the Lashkar- e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. "Security Forces reclaimed two local youths while they were being forcibly picked up by Lashkar militant Ishaq Bhatt for recruitment and re-instated them back in the mainstream," official sources said. They said that the youths were picked up from Talogara and Kapari villages by the militants earlier a week. However, the youths identified as Sakib Mallik, 18, son of Bashir Ahmed Mallik, resident of Talogara and Mudasir Wani, 18, son of Anaytullah Wani, resident of Kapari (Chilli).
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May - 30 
Two live hand grenades were defused by the SFs at the Suthrashahee area of the Srinagar city.
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Two live hand grenades were defused by the SFs at the Suthrashahee area of the Srinagar city.
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May - 30 
Unidentified miscreants set ablaze a Nagaland bound truck carrying 70 brand new motor-cycles at Rangajan in Golaghat District on May 30, reports Imphal Free Press. Sources said that the truck along with the motor-cycles were set ablaze by the support
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Unidentified miscreants set ablaze a Nagaland bound truck carrying 70 brand new motor-cycles at Rangajan in Golaghat District on May 30, reports Imphal Free Press. Sources said that the truck along with the motor-cycles were set ablaze by the supporters of counter-blockade prior to the peace talk between the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) which is scheduled to be held from May 31 (today) in Nagaland.
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May - 31 
A sympathiser of the PLA, identified as Mongjam Poireihanba alias Puremba (29), was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police on May 31. One live round and seven live ammunitions and a magazine were recovered from his possession.
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A sympathiser of the PLA, identified as Mongjam Poireihanba alias Puremba (29), was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police on May 31. One live round and seven live ammunitions and a magazine were recovered from his possession.
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May - 31 
At least 40 goods laden trucks and nine passenger buses were stranded at Jiribam in Imphal East District on May 31, due to blockade and counter blockade on the issue of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Th
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At least 40 goods laden trucks and nine passenger buses were stranded at Jiribam in Imphal East District on May 31, due to blockade and counter blockade on the issue of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to Manipur, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that around 300 goods laden trucks bound for Imphal were also stranded at Lalpani and Labankhan in Cachar District of Assam.
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May - 31 
Indian Express reports that Amulya Mandal (30), an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) died on May 31 in a private hospital at Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. He was injured after suspected cadres of th
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Indian Express reports that Amulya Mandal (30), an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) died on May 31 in a private hospital at Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. He was injured after suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot at him at Kherua village in Purulia District on West Bengal-Jharkhand border on May 30.
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May - 31 
Leaders of various political parties reaffirmed the stand to prevent the proposed visit of NSCN-IM leader to Manipur.
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Leaders of various political parties reaffirmed the stand to prevent the proposed visit of NSCN-IM leader to Manipur.
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May - 31 
PTI reports that a person, Sagar alias Shrinivas Venkatachalia (35), was arrested by the Police from Ghodasar area of Ahmedabad city on May 31 on suspicion of having links with the Left Wing Extremists. He is native of Istalpuram village of Nalgonda
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PTI reports that a person, Sagar alias Shrinivas Venkatachalia (35), was arrested by the Police from Ghodasar area of Ahmedabad city on May 31 on suspicion of having links with the Left Wing Extremists. He is native of Istalpuram village of Nalgonda District of Andhra Pradesh.
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May - 31 
Six militants were killed while an Army trooper got injured during two separate encounters in Baramulla District on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information regarding the presence of militants in the dense forest area the Secur
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Six militants were killed while an Army trooper got injured during two separate encounters in Baramulla District on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information regarding the presence of militants in the dense forest area the Security Forces (SFs) intercepted the militants that triggered a fierce gun battle between them. In the ensuing exchange of fire, four militants were killed, a Defence spokesman said. One Army trooper also sustained injuries during the encounter with the militants, he added. The search operation at the forest area of Hamam-Nardagan was going on till reports last came in.
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May - 31 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted three tribal girls from a village in Bijapur District on May 31, reported Deccan Chronicle.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted three tribal girls from a village in Bijapur District on May 31, reported Deccan Chronicle.
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May - 31 
The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) submitted a 12-page memorandum to the Union Government, spelling out the details of its demand for setting up a Garo Autonomous Council, according to Telegraph.
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The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) submitted a 12-page memorandum to the Union Government, spelling out the details of its demand for setting up a Garo Autonomous Council, according to Telegraph.
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May - 31 
The central committee leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including ‘vice-president’ Pradip Gogoi and ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, met in the central jail on May 31 on the issue of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s statement
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The central committee leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including ‘vice-president’ Pradip Gogoi and ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, met in the central jail on May 31 on the issue of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s statement on May 30 that the outfit should send a formal proposal for peace talks to the Government, reports Sentinel. Pradip Gogoi said, “This proposal should come from the government formally. Any decision on this issue will be taken by the organization, but prior to that, we want all the jailed ULFA leaders should be freed.”
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May - 31 
The court issued production warrant against three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists for their role in the serial blasts in the national capital on September 13, 2008, adds DNA. Baweja allowed a plea of Delhi Police's Special Cell seeking pr
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The court issued production warrant against three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists for their role in the serial blasts in the national capital on September 13, 2008, adds DNA. Baweja allowed a plea of Delhi Police's Special Cell seeking production of three accused Mohammad Arif, Mohammad Arif Badruddin Sheikh and Saif-ur Rehman before the court on June 25. All the three suspects are currently lodged in Sabarmati jail in Ahmedabad for their alleged involvement in serial blasts there on July 26, 2008.
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May - 31 
The Naga community groups demonstrated at Senapati District headquarters in protest against the State Government’s decision to prevent the NSCN-IM leader from visiting his native village in Ukhrul and the killing of two student protesters at Mao Gate
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The Naga community groups demonstrated at Senapati District headquarters in protest against the State Government’s decision to prevent the NSCN-IM leader from visiting his native village in Ukhrul and the killing of two student protesters at Mao Gate. They declared to sever all ties with the State Government. The demonstrators including Naga leader and former Parliamentarian Mani Charenamei held ‘Naga National flags’. Charenamei, waving the flag, said, “This flag is our future.” He criticised the Manipur Government for what he termed as “depriving the basic human rights of the Nagas.” Commenting on the Autonomous District Council (ADC) polls, he said “it is a political poison as this Act deprives the rights of the hill people and if you cast your vote then politically you will become a dead man.” The apex body of the Naga frontal organisations in Manipur, the United Naga Council, accused the Imphal based media of being biased in their reporting and coverage of events and of being hand in gloves with the Manipur Government in the campaign against the Nagas.
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May - 31 
Two suspected foreign militants were killed during an encounter with SFs at Sopore area in Baramulla District. Even as the identity of the slain militants could not be ascertained, unconfirmed reports suggested that they belonged to the banned Jaish-
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Two suspected foreign militants were killed during an encounter with SFs at Sopore area in Baramulla District. Even as the identity of the slain militants could not be ascertained, unconfirmed reports suggested that they belonged to the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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