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May - 1 
A Delhi court has sentenced an operative of banned terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Abdulla to seven years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and sections of the
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A Delhi court has sentenced an operative of banned terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Abdulla to seven years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act, The Indian Express reports on May 2. Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh convicted Abudulla, a Pakistan national, of offences under Sections 18/20/23 of the UAPA and offences under the Arm’s Act. He was also convicted of opening fire at a Delhi Police officer in 2010 and was held guilty of offences under the IPC and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act. He was arrested on November 14, 2010.
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Phool Singh, carrying reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed while another was arrested following an encounter between Maoists and Police in forests under Ghanor
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Phool Singh, carrying reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed while another was arrested following an encounter between Maoists and Police in forests under Ghanora Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on May 1, reports The Pioneer. Singh was the ‘commander’ of Barda dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist. Police had received intelligence inputs about presence of Maoists in the forests of Ghanora. Accordingly a team of Police personnel swung into action and reached the spot, Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. Sensing presence of Police team the armed Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on them following which Police retaliated, leaving a Maoist ‘commander’ dead. After gun battle that lasted for around two hours, Maoists fled into the jungle. However, one of them was arrested while trying to flee from the spot, the SP said. The arrested Maoist was identified as Rakesh, ‘commander’ of Antagarh dalam. Later Security Forces (SFs) recovered body of the Maoist along with two hand grenades, Maoist literature, documents, diaries, medicines and commodities of daily use from the spot, the SP added. State Government had declared reward of INR 500,000 on the head of killed Maoist Phool Singh and Rakesh also carried reward of INR 500,000 on his arrest, the SP informed. However, according to The Hindu, the reward Phool Singh carried was INR 1.5 million.
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All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s supporters raised Pakistani flags and allegedly chanted pro-Pakistani slogans during a rally held on May 1 in Kashmir's Tral region, reports Times of India. While addressing the rall
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All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s supporters raised Pakistani flags and allegedly chanted pro-Pakistani slogans during a rally held on May 1 in Kashmir's Tral region, reports Times of India. While addressing the rally Geelani said "It is being said that our pandit brothers, who left, have to be resettled. We have never opposed their settling in Kashmir. We have been saying for years that they should be brought back, but they should be allowed to live amongst us. The creation of separate neighbourhoods for them is not acceptable to us." During the rally, Geelani also demanded that duration of the pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra be restricted to one month. On April 17, the Government arrested another separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat in connection with the raising of Pakistani flags during a rally.
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An incident of firing at Teemulabanda village in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakha Agency of Vishakhapatnam District on May 1 created tension for some time, reports The Hindu. It was reported that about half-a-dozen persons travelling
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An incident of firing at Teemulabanda village in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakha Agency of Vishakhapatnam District on May 1 created tension for some time, reports The Hindu. It was reported that about half-a-dozen persons travelling in a four-wheeler fired at a group of Girijans (scheduled caste) who were on their way to open bank accounts. But no one was injured. However according to unconfirmed reports a small group of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Rajahmundry, searching for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members Seetu and Tammana Naidu came to the village. The militia members started running after noticing the CRPF men, and the CRPF men fired a few shots at them and left the village as the militia members escaped.
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Elaborate security arrangements have been made for Tripura Tribal Area Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) for conducting free and fair poll, reports Tripurainfo. Briefing media at Secretariat on May 1, Anurag, Inspector General of Police (IG), (Law
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Elaborate security arrangements have been made for Tripura Tribal Area Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) for conducting free and fair poll, reports Tripurainfo. Briefing media at Secretariat on May 1, Anurag, Inspector General of Police (IG), (Law & Order), said around 13, 000 security personnel will be deployed on the day of polling to be held on May 3. The TTAADC is an Autonomous Council under the sixth schedule of Indian Constitution for administering the tribal areas of the State.
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May - 1 
Fugitive Pakistan based don Dawood Ibrahim, prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial bomb blasts, wanted to surrender after 15 month of the blasts and had even spoken to then Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Deputy Inspector General
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Fugitive Pakistan based don Dawood Ibrahim, prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial bomb blasts, wanted to surrender after 15 month of the blasts and had even spoken to then Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Neeraj Kumar, dnaindia.com reports on May 2. Dawood wanted to surrender, but he was worried that the rival gang could finish him off if he comes back in India; however, he was assured of safety. The report further stated that after granting him (Kumar) the permission to talk to Dawood, his seniors asked him to put an end to the phone calls. Although, Kumar is not sure if the then government had anything to do with the order. Last year (2014), India asked Pakistan to hand over Dawood saying enough evidence have been given to it on the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.
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Jailed Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) leader Sabyasachi Panda and former mediator during abductions Dandapani Mohanty ended their hunger strike on May 1 afternoon in Berhampur of Ganjam District, reports The Hindu. Both called off their hunger strike fol
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Jailed Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) leader Sabyasachi Panda and former mediator during abductions Dandapani Mohanty ended their hunger strike on May 1 afternoon in Berhampur of Ganjam District, reports The Hindu. Both called off their hunger strike following a joint appeal by a group of civil rights activists of Odisha. According to a release, a delegation would meet State Chief Secretary regarding demands of these two Maoists in judicial custody in Berhampur circle jail. Sabyasachi called off his hunger strike at 1.30 p.m. in Berhampur circle jail while Mohanty ended his hunger strike at 2.30 p.m. in Maharaj Krushna Chandra Gajapati (MKCG) medical college and hospital. Sabyasachi had started his recent hunger strike on April 22 to protest against his solitary confinement and demand for details of all cases pending against him. For the same demands he had observed hunger strike for five days from March 31. Mohanty had started his hunger strike on April 24 demanding political prisoner status. OMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist),
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Militants on May 1 threatened the staff of the cellular companies in Sopore area of Baramulla District after a communication device which they had reportedly installed on an Airtel tower in the militancy infested town went missing, reports Daily Exce
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Militants on May 1 threatened the staff of the cellular companies in Sopore area of Baramulla District after a communication device which they had reportedly installed on an Airtel tower in the militancy infested town went missing, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that two militants barged into Airtel show room at General Bus Stand and snatched cell phones of the staff. They were seeking information about missing device which they might have installed on the tower in Sopore area. However, they returned their cell phones and left threatening them. The same group of militants later went to Vodafone office at Water Tank and sought information about the missing communication equipment. They also threatened the employees there. Later, they went to Aircel office at Main Chowk with same inquiry and snatched a laptop and I-card of an employee. All the showrooms of the cellular companies are closed since May 1 after the incident as militants have directed them not to open them. Sources said that militants might have installed some communication device which would have boosted the internet facility as they don’t use cell phones for communication after they were being traced through them. They mostly rely on internet for communication. They are using improved communication technologies which are difficult for security agencies to detect. Their reliance on radio sets and cell phones is a bare minimal. A lot of the communication is happening on Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and over Skype. For this they need internet facility.
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On May 1, combined team of Security Forces (SFs), arrested a ‘lance corporal’ of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as BS Jaika Anal, from Utlou Chanura Bazar in Bishnupur District.
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On May 1, combined team of Security Forces (SFs), arrested a ‘lance corporal’ of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as BS Jaika Anal, from Utlou Chanura Bazar in Bishnupur District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants in two separate operations conducted in Kokrajhar and Dhubri Districts on May 1, reports The Shillong Times. The lone IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant was
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants in two separate operations conducted in Kokrajhar and Dhubri Districts on May 1, reports The Shillong Times. The lone IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant was arrested from Kokrajhar while two militants belonging to Muslim United Liberation Tiger of Assam (MULTA) were arrested from Fakirganj area of Dhubri. The NDFB-IKS militant was identified as Jwngdao Basumatary. One 9mm factory-made pistol, one magazine and three rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from his possession. Two 9mm country-made pistols, live ammunition and other war like stores were recovered during the operation involving the MULTA duo.
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May - 1 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians in Gadchiroli District on May 1, reports The Hindu. Shailesh Kainglewar and Sinu Upasha, both resident of Dechalipetha village in Aheri division of Gadchiroli, were ki
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians in Gadchiroli District on May 1, reports The Hindu. Shailesh Kainglewar and Sinu Upasha, both resident of Dechalipetha village in Aheri division of Gadchiroli, were killed by the Maoists on the suspicion of being ‘police informer’.
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May - 1 
The Shillong Times reports on May 2 that a senior Meghalaya Police officer engaged in Counter Insurgency stated that “Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) outfit was beginning to expand its militant operations in as many as four districts of Garo Hills.
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The Shillong Times reports on May 2 that a senior Meghalaya Police officer engaged in Counter Insurgency stated that “Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) outfit was beginning to expand its militant operations in as many as four districts of Garo Hills. When it came to the strength of its armory and the number of cadres, it had already overtaken A’chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) for the number two slot”. Since the formation of AMEF over a year ago, the group has been behind a string of militant incidents in the Garo Hills region. AMEF recently abducted a manager of the road construction firm from Shallang in West Khasi Hills and demanded INR ten million, later reducing it to between INR one and two million. Police intelligence indicates that most recently the first batch of 40 new cadres passed out from a jungle training camp of the AMEF. One of the senior most cadres who held the rank of ‘deputy army chief’, and went by the name of Goran, deserted the group with his followers to form a new organization known as LAMA , believed to operate in Ampati-Salmanpara region.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) advises all states to set up new security prisons outside cities for exclusively housing terrorists, dnaindia.com reports on May 2. It has asked them to give serious consideration for being implemented on pri
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) advises all states to set up new security prisons outside cities for exclusively housing terrorists, dnaindia.com reports on May 2. It has asked them to give serious consideration for being implemented on priority. Till the time it is not possible, movement of high-risk prisoners should be restricted within the jails so that they cannot indoctrinate other prisoners, the UMHA has said. In a letter written to the Principal Secretaries of all states on April 28, the UMHA says, "(There is) immediate need to decongest the jails by setting up security prison for terror accused outside the city. If that is not feasible, then very high-risk prisoners and other under-trial prisoners under the category of terrorist/security suspects are required to be segregated effectively from the ordinary prisoners within the complex of Central and District jails." The ministry also wants the states to put restriction on the movement of high-risk prisoners within the jails and their mixing with other prisoner even during transit to court, hospital etc. to avoid the chance of indoctrination and for strictly monitoring the activities of visitors inside the jails. The letter also instructs states to install CCTV cameras, mobile jammers with state of the art prison surveillance system and enforcement of a regular security classification protocol for screening and risk assessment of prisoners so that level of security within a prison is categorized in terms of risk to prisoners.
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May - 1 
Vanthala Mallesh, ‘deputy commander’ of Korukonda Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Visakha Range) A. Ravi Chandra in Visakhapatnam District on May 1, repor
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Vanthala Mallesh, ‘deputy commander’ of Korukonda Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Visakha Range) A. Ravi Chandra in Visakhapatnam District on May 1, reports The Hindu. Mallesh was associated with the Maoist movement since 2008 and was wanted in 41 cases, including six murders, several cases of violence like blasting the coffee pulper unit at Cherukumpakla, destroying road laying equipment, bid to attack Police parties with landmines, distribution of coffee plantations to Girijans, etc. He carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, which the government was proposing to increase to INR 400,000.
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May - 2 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head, identified as Raju Yadav, was arrested from Kokra Mahto Dih village in Jamui District on May 2, reports The New Indian Express. Acting on a t
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head, identified as Raju Yadav, was arrested from Kokra Mahto Dih village in Jamui District on May 2, reports The New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, the police raided the village and arrested the Maoist who had come to attend a wedding function at his relative's place, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Operations, D.N. Pandey said.
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May - 2 
A road opening party of 11 Assam Rifles recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from road side between T Minou and Moljam villages in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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A road opening party of 11 Assam Rifles recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from road side between T Minou and Moljam villages in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 2 
A senior woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kamla Dhruv alias Santoshi (22), who carried a reward of INR 200,000 on her head, was arrested near Mugaltola village in Kanker District on May 2, reports The Pio
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A senior woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kamla Dhruv alias Santoshi (22), who carried a reward of INR 200,000 on her head, was arrested near Mugaltola village in Kanker District on May 2, reports The Pioneer. Police officials claimed that Santoshi was involved in major insurgency-related incidents including killing, loot, kidnapping, arson, damage to public property and deadly attack on para-military troopers as well as on Chhattisgarh Police personnel. Santoshi was earlier working as an active member of Korar Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist and later she was promoted to the rank of ‘Deputy Commander’ Kiskoda Local Operating Squad (LOS).
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May - 2 
A team of Police bomb experts recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing three Kilograms from Razu Point at Kohima city in Kohima District on May 2, reports The Sangai Express
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A team of Police bomb experts recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing three Kilograms from Razu Point at Kohima city in Kohima District on May 2, reports The Sangai Express
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May - 2 
GNLA alleged that A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) ‘commander-in-chief’ Jack Marak who was killed by Police on May 2, was taunted and tortured instead of being given immediate medical help, reports The Shillong Times on May 3.
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GNLA alleged that A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) ‘commander-in-chief’ Jack Marak who was killed by Police on May 2, was taunted and tortured instead of being given immediate medical help, reports The Shillong Times on May 3.
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May - 2 
Government of India (GoI) is of the view that there would not be any serious security threat to the country even if the militant groups of North East, who have bases in Myanmar, join hands, and the security agencies are fully capable of handling such
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Government of India (GoI) is of the view that there would not be any serious security threat to the country even if the militant groups of North East, who have bases in Myanmar, join hands, and the security agencies are fully capable of handling such a situation, reports The Assam Tribune on May 3. Highly placed sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) played down the security threat that might be posed by the militant groups. Sources pointed out that coming together on a common platform would only give the militants a psychological advantage, but their striking power and capability to indulge in acts of violence to create disturbance in the region would not increase. Most of the militant groups of the North East are based in Taga area of Myanmar and the Indian security agencies know their strengths and weaknesses. The militants have been staying in Taga together for the past decade or so. MHA sources further said that the militants groups of the North East had earlier formed a joint platform called Indo Burma Revolutionary Front and at that time, all the outfits were at their peak. But even that effort failed and the Front later disintegrated.
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May - 2 
Imphal West police Commandos arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Laishram Tondon Singh alias Ingoba at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, on May 2, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that
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Imphal West police Commandos arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Laishram Tondon Singh alias Ingoba at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, on May 2, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he had extorted a huge amount of money for party fund.
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May - 2 
Police on May 2 killed the ‘commander-in-chief of A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), Jack Marak, in a counter-insurgency operation at Mandadrop village under Kharkutta Police Outpost in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Police recover
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Police on May 2 killed the ‘commander-in-chief of A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), Jack Marak, in a counter-insurgency operation at Mandadrop village under Kharkutta Police Outpost in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Police recovered one AK-47 with two magazines, 49 live rounds of 7.62 pistol, one 9mm pistol with one magazine, four live rounds of 9mm, one magazine of 7.62 pistol with two live rounds, 14 electric detonators, four meters fuse wire, eight pieces of gelatin sticks, demand notes, diaries and several mobile SIM cards.
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May - 2 
Security forces on May 2 recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Gagdhari forests in Tanghdar area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 5/5 Gorkha Rifles (GR) conducted searches in Gagdhari forests of Tanghdar near the Line o
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Security forces on May 2 recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Gagdhari forests in Tanghdar area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 5/5 Gorkha Rifles (GR) conducted searches in Gagdhari forests of Tanghdar near the Line of Control (LoC) and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. The recovered arms and ammunition include 6 pistols, 12 pistol magazines, one AK-57 rifle, 2 AK magazines, 1 Pika rifle, 2 rocket launchers, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three hand grenades and 1590 rounds of AK ammunition.
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May - 2 
SFs arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants identified as Mayanglambam Victoria alias Jambapati Devi and Baspatimayum Lakhikumar Sharma alias Heithoiba alias Shajikngakpa Sharma were arrested from general area of S
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SFs arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants identified as Mayanglambam Victoria alias Jambapati Devi and Baspatimayum Lakhikumar Sharma alias Heithoiba alias Shajikngakpa Sharma were arrested from general area of Sekmaijin in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express. One Chinese hand grenade, one out-pass slip issued by KK Nganba of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP- Nganba). and other incriminating articles were seized from the possession of Mayanglambam ongbi Victoria Devi. One out pass slip issued by KK Nganba of KCP was also seized from the possession of Baspatimayum Lakhikumar Sharma. Investigation revealed that they are active cadres of KCP- KK Nganba which is under Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government. However, they were working for the PREPAK also, and they came to Sekmaijin for recruiting new cadres for PREPAK.
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May - 2 
Suspected militants fired some rounds at Gate Number 3 of Nagaland Raj Bhavan (Governor House) at Kohima city in Kohima District on May 2, reports The Sangai Express. Later, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police launched a search operation
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Suspected militants fired some rounds at Gate Number 3 of Nagaland Raj Bhavan (Governor House) at Kohima city in Kohima District on May 2, reports The Sangai Express. Later, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police launched a search operation to nab them.
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May - 2 
The Odisha State Government on May 2 has requested the Centre to provide INR 30 billion to continue implementation of several key programmes which will face shortage of funds in the coming days due to reduction in Central assistance, reports The New
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The Odisha State Government on May 2 has requested the Centre to provide INR 30 billion to continue implementation of several key programmes which will face shortage of funds in the coming days due to reduction in Central assistance, reports The New Indian Express. Besides, it has also asked the Centre to continue funding of Area Specific Development (ASD) plans which are being implemented in backward and Maoist-affected areas of the State. The ASD plans include special scheme for KBK (undivided Koraput, Balangir and Kalahandi districts) region, Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) and Integrated Action Plan (IAP). The Centre’s decision to delink eight schemes from Central support and change the sharing pattern of 33 Centrally-sponsored schemes will substantially reduce the quantum of Central assistance in 2015-16. The State Government will have to provide funds from its own resources for sector specific and State specific programmes which were recommended by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC). However, the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) has not recommended any grants for sector and State specific programmes. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said delinking area development programmes like KBK, BRGF and IAP from Central assistance will severely affect development programmes taken up in Maoist-affected districts. The loss on account of reduction in Central assistance will be about INR 8,037.26 crore. The State Government will receive an additional INR 5,883.43 crore on account of the 10 per cent more devolution of funds recommended by the FFC. The additional liability of the State Government will be INR 2148.83 crore in 2015-16.
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May - 2 
Two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, identified as Birsa Munda and Durgal Hasa alias Tiring, were on May 2 arrested by Jharkhand Police from Dandih village in Khunti District, reports The Business Standard. A country-made SLR rifle
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Two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, identified as Birsa Munda and Durgal Hasa alias Tiring, were on May 2 arrested by Jharkhand Police from Dandih village in Khunti District, reports The Business Standard. A country-made SLR rifle and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 2 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 2 said that Pakistan should stop interfering in India's internal matters and rather worry about their own selves, reports Times of India. "Pakistan should worry about themselves and should not interfere
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 2 said that Pakistan should stop interfering in India's internal matters and rather worry about their own selves, reports Times of India. "Pakistan should worry about themselves and should not interfere in the internal matters of India. We cannot accept any other nation's interference in India's internal matters," Singh said. He was responding to Pakistan's Foreign Office spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam’s April 30 statement in which she had said, "Jammu & Kashmir is a disputed territory. The UN Security Council resolutions have pronounced very clearly on the status of the Jammu and Kashmir. Pending the final settlement through plebiscite, the two countries have administrative responsibilities in the disputed territory. But, there is a very clear direction that there cannot be any demographic change and there cannot be any step which would alter the makeup of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Any effort to create special and dedicated townships, zones or any other step to alter the demographic composition of Jammu & Kashmir is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. We have already seen how the people of Jammu & Kashmir are resisting the possibility of such measures."
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May - 3 
India on May 3 welcomed United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) assurance that it would take up the issue of Pakistan-based 26/11 mastermind Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘military commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi's release from a prison in Pakistan at i
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India on May 3 welcomed United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) assurance that it would take up the issue of Pakistan-based 26/11 mastermind Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘military commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi's release from a prison in Pakistan at its next meeting, reports Times of India. "Any act by Pakistan which is defying the international approach will be condemned by all and the indication which has come from UN that they will be having a word with Pakistan in the matter related to release of Lakhvi is a welcome step for us," Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said. Rijiju said India had conveyed to Pakistan its unhappiness at the handling of the 26/11 trial. He charged Islamabad with not placing full facts of the case, including the evidence of Pakistan's role furnished by India earlier, before the courts. "That is why it led to the release of Lakhvi through the court process. We demand the government of Pakistan to be sincere," he said. Earlier, a UNSC committee assured India that it will take up the issue of Lakhvi’s release, Times of India reports on May 3. The assurance by the UNSC to take up the matter came after India's ambassador to the UN Asoke Mukerji wrote to the chair of the UNSC al-Qaida sanctions committee ambassador Jim McLay expressing concern over Lakhvi's release, stating that it violated the provisions of the committee concerning al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities. The committee had listed in December 2008 Lakhvi as a terrorist associated with LeT and al-Qaida for "participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing or perpetrating of acts of activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf or in support of" both entities. As a listed terrorist, Lakhvi is subject to assets freeze, travel ban and an arms embargo. Lakhvi, 55, a close relative of LeT founder and Jamaat-Ud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, was arrested in December 2008 and was indicted along with the six others on November 25, 2009, in connection with the 26/11 attack case. The trial has been underway since 2009. A Pakistani court had on April 9 set free Lakhvi.
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May - 3 
A junior engineer of the State’s Border Area Development department, identified as Alladin Sangma was abducted by suspected Garo militants in at Dambul Aga village South Garo Hills District, on May 3, reports The Shillong Times. Lakador Syiem, Distri
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A junior engineer of the State’s Border Area Development department, identified as Alladin Sangma was abducted by suspected Garo militants in at Dambul Aga village South Garo Hills District, on May 3, reports The Shillong Times. Lakador Syiem, District Police Chief stated that “We strongly suspect the involvement of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit in the abduction. As soon as we got the news of the abduction, we launched operations and alerted Border Security Force (BSF) to block the exit points along the border,”
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May - 3 
A report of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the year 2014 was peaceful in comparison to previous years with infiltration showing a steep decline, reports Greater Kashmir on May 4. The report stated “During the year 2014, infiltration a
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A report of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the year 2014 was peaceful in comparison to previous years with infiltration showing a steep decline, reports Greater Kashmir on May 4. The report stated “During the year 2014, infiltration attempts decreased by 19.85 % in comparison to year 2013 because of tightened security vigil on International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC). The Security Force (SF) personnel at IB and LoC have been equipped with sophisticated gadgets to monitor the movement along the border. During 2014, the number of infiltration bids came down to 222, the lowest during the last four years. There were 277 infiltration bids in 2013. In 2012 the number of bids was 264 while in 2011 the number was 247.”
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May - 3 
Construction of the bridge on River Gurupriya in Malkangiri District has finally got underway amid tight security provided by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, reports odishasuntimes.com. The area is considered a den of the Communist Party of In
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Construction of the bridge on River Gurupriya in Malkangiri District has finally got underway amid tight security provided by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, reports odishasuntimes.com. The area is considered a den of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Former Chief Minister of Odisha JB Patnaik had laid the foundation stone for the construction of the bridge way back in 1982.
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May - 3 
Following withdrawal of NSCN-K from the ceasefire agreement with the Government of India (GoI) and involvement of militants belonging to the outfit in acts of violence including attacks on SFs a full-scale operation has been launched in Nagaland, rep
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Following withdrawal of NSCN-K from the ceasefire agreement with the Government of India (GoI) and involvement of militants belonging to the outfit in acts of violence including attacks on SFs a full-scale operation has been launched in Nagaland, reports The Assam Tribune on May 4.According to sources, Khaplang was under pressure from ULFA-I and other active militant groups of the region to pull out of the ceasefire agreement with GoI.
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May - 3 
In a major attack, eight troopers were killed in two separate ambushes by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on May 3 while nine troopers were injured, reports Nagaland Post. One militant was also killed in retaliato
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In a major attack, eight troopers were killed in two separate ambushes by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on May 3 while nine troopers were injured, reports Nagaland Post. One militant was also killed in retaliatory firing. According to official sources, the incidents occurred at a place 10 kilometres north east of Tobu town and opposite Border Post 148, between Changlangshu and Tobu town in Mon District. According to sources, the first ambush occurred at around 2.45 p.m. on May 3 when the AR personnel in a truck were escorting a tanker to fetch water from Changlangshu to Tobu town. In the first ambush, three men died on the spot. On learning of the ambush, reinforcement party of the Assam Rifles, rushed to the spot where NSCN-K militants were lying in wait and launched the second ambush attack. Five troopers were killed in the second ambush. The AR reinforcement party reportedly retaliated in which one NSCN-K militant was killed, while another who was injured, was dragged away by the other militants. The dead NSCN-K militant has been identified as Ngamwang Konyak. NSCN-K also decamped with three AR weapons. According to sources NSCN-K initiated the second ambush by exploding an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) under a truck carrying the troopers. The slain AR troopers have been identified as Rifle men Biswas Sonwal, Sajivan S, Rfn J. Deb Burman, Jerusalem Thara, Tanik Lal Patel, L. Haokip and Warrant Officer Kamjang Kuki. The casualty from Territorial Army has been identified as Naik Khantin Mo from the 164 Naga Territorial Army. A massive operation has been launched in area. Times of India further adds that four AR men were missing.
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May - 3 
In the wake of the perceived Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the rural belt of Kozhikode District, Police are planning to set up more Police Stations in the forest areas where the presence of the Maoists have been reported, rep
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In the wake of the perceived Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the rural belt of Kozhikode District, Police are planning to set up more Police Stations in the forest areas where the presence of the Maoists have been reported, reports The New Indian Express on May 4. According to an official with Nadapuram Sub-Division of Police, a proposal has been mooted seeking government nod to set up Police Stations at Vilangad bordering Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur Districts and at Kakkayam.
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May - 3 
Liberation Front of West South East Asia (UNLFW), a newly floated conglomerate of militant group including NSCN-K, Independent faction of Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and
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Liberation Front of West South East Asia (UNLFW), a newly floated conglomerate of militant group including NSCN-K, Independent faction of Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) has claimed responsibility for the ambush on Security Forces in Mon District on May 3, reports The Times of India on May 4.
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May - 3 
Mizoram Police has slapped additional charges under nine different Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections and one under Arms act on two high-ranking militants of Democrat faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D) militants arrested from Silchar in Assam
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Mizoram Police has slapped additional charges under nine different Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections and one under Arms act on two high-ranking militants of Democrat faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D) militants arrested from Silchar in Assam on April 16, reports Indian Express on May 4. HPC-D’s ‘army chief’ Lalropuia Famhoite and ‘finance secretary’ Norbar Sanate along with one Ngurthantluanga Sanate are currently in judicial custody. The new cases against Lalropuia Famhoite and Norbar Sanate include charges of extortion, issuing death threats, kidnapping, mischievous use of explosives and criminal intimidation, among others. The charges relate to cases lodged in various police stations in Aizawl and Kolasib Districts over the past eight years. A Police officer also stated that “private” Ngurthantluanga Sanate is not a member of HPC-D and that his arrest might have been a case of mistaken identity.
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May - 3 
New Delhi: An Afghan businessman is believed to be allegedly indoctrinating youth from Maharashtra to join Islamic State (IS), claims National Investigation Agency (NIA) which has sent its first judicial requests in the case to Afghanistan seeking de
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New Delhi: An Afghan businessman is believed to be allegedly indoctrinating youth from Maharashtra to join Islamic State (IS), claims National Investigation Agency (NIA) which has sent its first judicial requests in the case to Afghanistan seeking details of the person, Khaleej Times reports on May 4. The Afghan national, whose name has been withheld, was running business of dry fruits in India and allegedly approached the four young men from Kalyan area neighbouring Mumbai and incited them to join ranks of IS terror group, official sources said. However, the man had mysteriously disappeared. The port of exit of the Afghan national was found out to be from Delhi in December, 2014 sources said. The NIA request to the Afghan government includes verification of his address, his complete bank account details, associates in that country and the Gulf and call data records, they said.
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May - 3 
Nizamabad District Police administration has decided to adopt Manala village at Kammarpally mandal (administrative unit) in the District, which was once a stronghold of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), to help the village achieve overall
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Nizamabad District Police administration has decided to adopt Manala village at Kammarpally mandal (administrative unit) in the District, which was once a stronghold of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), to help the village achieve overall development according to national development indicators, reports The New Indian Express on May 4. The District Police has prepared an action plan to provide transport connectivity to all backward villages. After the formation of Telangana State, the Police Department has decided to maintain law and order by involving all communities and as a part of it, the District Police Administration has decided to play a key role in the government’s village/town level community-based programmes.
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May - 3 
NSCN-K reiterated that it was determined to “uphold and carry on the struggle, regardless of anti-Naga and anti-NSCN campaign launched by Naga collaborators and Indian agencies, after entering into cease fire with India.”, reports Nagaland Post on Ma
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NSCN-K reiterated that it was determined to “uphold and carry on the struggle, regardless of anti-Naga and anti-NSCN campaign launched by Naga collaborators and Indian agencies, after entering into cease fire with India.”, reports Nagaland Post on May 4.
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May - 3 
On May 3, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as ukhrambam Rabi Singh alias Naopik alias Kheng was arrested from Wangoo Sabal area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 3, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as ukhrambam Rabi Singh alias Naopik alias Kheng was arrested from Wangoo Sabal area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 3 
On May 3, a women militant of KCP, identified as Mutum Ngangom Nanao Devi alias Shakhenbi was arrested from Kwakeithel Bazar near BB Photo Studio in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 3, a women militant of KCP, identified as Mutum Ngangom Nanao Devi alias Shakhenbi was arrested from Kwakeithel Bazar near BB Photo Studio in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 3 
Police and 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army based on an Intelligence input about presence of militants raided Qazi Hamam area in Baramulla District of North Kashmir and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant identified as Parvez Ahmad Lone on May 3,
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Police and 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army based on an Intelligence input about presence of militants raided Qazi Hamam area in Baramulla District of North Kashmir and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant identified as Parvez Ahmad Lone on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol, four pistol rounds and two hunter knives were recovered from him.
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May - 3 
Six prisoners, including two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and three A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants escaped from Williamnagar District in East Garo Hills on May 3, reports The Shillong Times. The escaped prisoners have been
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Six prisoners, including two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and three A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants escaped from Williamnagar District in East Garo Hills on May 3, reports The Shillong Times. The escaped prisoners have been identified as Jasan Ch Marak and Grewith D Sangma of GNLA and Sengchang Sangma, Raksim Momin and Dinesh Marak from ASAK.
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May - 3 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), blew up the bridge on Dhordhorwa river situated in Bedam panchayat (village level local self government institution) of Churchu block in Hazaribagh District on May 3, reports The Pioneer
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), blew up the bridge on Dhordhorwa river situated in Bedam panchayat (village level local self government institution) of Churchu block in Hazaribagh District on May 3, reports The Pioneer. According to sources, a group of Maoists reached Julmi village and started searching some villagers, who according to them were ‘police informers’. When they failed to do so, they set ablaze two houses in that village. After coming out of the village, they stayed near the bridge over Dhordhorwa river. This bridge connects Churchu block with Tati-Jhariya. Suddenly the villagers heard a sound of huge explosion. When the Maoists left the place they found that the bridge has been damaged.
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May - 3 
Two students, identified as Zaliankhong and Lalbiaklen were shot dead by a suspected gunman of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC), at Patpuimount village in Churachandpur District, on May 3, reports The Sangai Express.
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Two students, identified as Zaliankhong and Lalbiaklen were shot dead by a suspected gunman of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC), at Patpuimount village in Churachandpur District, on May 3, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 3 
Unidentified armed militants abducted two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, contesting the coming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports The Assam Tribune on May 6. One of the abducted candidates has been identified as Laminthang
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Unidentified armed militants abducted two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, contesting the coming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports The Assam Tribune on May 6. One of the abducted candidates has been identified as Laminthang Kipgen from Tuzang Vichong of Sadar Hills ADC. He was abducted on May 3, while another BJP candidate of Churachandpur ADC was abducted from Geljang area in Senapati District. Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) is suspected to be behind both abductions.
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May - 3 
Unidentified men shot at and injured a teacher, Prabin Patgiri (43), at Badulibari in Baksa District on May 3, reports The Telegraph.
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Unidentified men shot at and injured a teacher, Prabin Patgiri (43), at Badulibari in Baksa District on May 3, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 4 
A 17-layer security will cover Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he will address a public meeting at the District headquarters town of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh’s south Bastar region, scheduled on May 9, Police sources said on May 4, reports Asian Ag
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A 17-layer security will cover Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he will address a public meeting at the District headquarters town of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh’s south Bastar region, scheduled on May 9, Police sources said on May 4, reports Asian Age.
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A joint team comprising Bhadrachalam sub-division Police personnel and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members and a dalam (squad) member in Chennapuram forest area in
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A joint team comprising Bhadrachalam sub-division Police personnel and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members and a dalam (squad) member in Chennapuram forest area in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on May 4, reports The Hindu. The arrested include Badisa Ungaiah (23) and Madakam Ganga (25), besides three 17-year-old youths, hailing from three tribal habitations in Charla mandal in Bhadrachalam division. They arrested cadres were allegedly involved in several cases of “Maoist violence” including murders, arson and planting of explosives in the forest area under Venkatapuram circle limits, Police added.
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A National Intelligence Agency (NIA) team on May 4 went to Dhaka (Bangladesh) on a four-day visit as part of a joint effort by Bangladesh and India to curb trans-boundary militancy and terrorism, reports Daily Star. Monirul Islam, Joint Commissioner
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A National Intelligence Agency (NIA) team on May 4 went to Dhaka (Bangladesh) on a four-day visit as part of a joint effort by Bangladesh and India to curb trans-boundary militancy and terrorism, reports Daily Star. Monirul Islam, Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said the NIA team had been visiting to share information regarding the investigation of October 2, 2014 Bardhaman (West Bengal) blast case and about the alleged Bangladesh nationals charge-sheeted in the case. The Bangladeshi nationals named in the NIA charge sheet (of March 30, 2014) are Sheikh Rahamatullah alias Sajid alias Burhan Sekh, Talha Sheikh alias Talha Sekh, Kausar and Nasirullah alias Nasrulla alias Sahadat Seikh alias Sohail alias Hathkata. Of them, only Rahamatullah was arrested by the NIA and the other three have been absconding. The three-member NIA team, headed by Inspector General Sanjib Kumar Sinha, held a meeting with Bangladeshi Police officials on May 5. “During today’s meeting, the NIA team sought some evidence regarding fugitive accused from their Bangladesh counterparts,” said a senior un-named Police official.
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May - 4 
A suspected Maoist, identified as Raje Singh, was nabbed during a search operation carried out by Security Forces in Davdi Salhebhata village near Udanpur base camp of Border Security Force (BSF) in Kanker District on May 4, reports The Pioneer.
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A suspected Maoist, identified as Raje Singh, was nabbed during a search operation carried out by Security Forces in Davdi Salhebhata village near Udanpur base camp of Border Security Force (BSF) in Kanker District on May 4, reports The Pioneer.
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May - 4 
A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), on May 4 blamed Meghalaya Police for killing their ‘commander-in-chief’ Jack Marak, reports The Telegraph. In a press release by AMEF ‘publicity secretary’ Kuwatsrang Matgrik, it alleged that "Jack was shot by the p
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A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), on May 4 blamed Meghalaya Police for killing their ‘commander-in-chief’ Jack Marak, reports The Telegraph. In a press release by AMEF ‘publicity secretary’ Kuwatsrang Matgrik, it alleged that "Jack was shot by the police on his leg and was caught alive but the police tortured him in an inhuman manner and killed him”.
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May - 4 
An engineering student from Hyderabad, identified Haneef Waseem, 25 who had gone to join the Islamic State (IS), has died in the fighting in Syria on March 15, 2015 revealed the intelligence sources, according to NDTV. Haneef had fled to Syria from L
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An engineering student from Hyderabad, identified Haneef Waseem, 25 who had gone to join the Islamic State (IS), has died in the fighting in Syria on March 15, 2015 revealed the intelligence sources, according to NDTV. Haneef had fled to Syria from London, where he had gone in November 2014 for studies. Waseem was studying for a master's degree in engineering in London. While in London, he got influenced by the IS. He hailed from Mancherial in Adilabad District of Telangana. He had visited home for the last time in February, 2015 to attend his sister's wedding. Police is also suspecting that Waseem took another young man from Karimnagar with him. A search is on for him.
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May - 4 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a remote location near a hill in Gochhapada area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 4, reports The Hindu. According to Kandham
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a remote location near a hill in Gochhapada area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 4, reports The Hindu. According to Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Kunwar Vishal Singh, since May 3, a troupe of District Voluntary Force (DVF) had launched an anti-Maoist operation in the area following intelligence reports that some Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh were moving around in the region to recruit new cadres and increase support base. No Police personnel were injured during this exchange of fire. Losses on the Maoist side had also not been ascertained. Search operation is still continuing, the SP said.
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May - 4 
An video of al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) that mentions Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has put security agencies on alert ahead of the PM's visit to Kolkata on May 9, reports The Times of India. In the May 2, 2015 video, AQIS 'chief' Asim
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An video of al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) that mentions Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has put security agencies on alert ahead of the PM's visit to Kolkata on May 9, reports The Times of India. In the May 2, 2015 video, AQIS 'chief' Asim Umar says there is a global war going on against Muslims "through World Bank and IMF [International Monetary Fund] policies, drone attacks, Charlie Hebdo's writings, the UN charter, and Narendra Modi's utterances." The Centre has ordered Kolkata Police to exercise "extreme caution". "We are reviewing security across the Districts, too, and might have to shut down sections of some roads that day.... we will have to ensure that we have maximum presence in central and south Kolkata all through the day," said an officer.
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May - 4 
Arunachal Pradesh Police has beefed up security measures to maintain law and order in three troubled Districts of Changlang, Tirap and Longding following the May 3 ambush by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) at Mon D
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Arunachal Pradesh Police has beefed up security measures to maintain law and order in three troubled Districts of Changlang, Tirap and Longding following the May 3 ambush by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) at Mon District in Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post on May 5.Director General of Police (DGP) S Nithianandam stated that “We have taken all precautionary measures including intelligence sharing, erecting check posts and deployment of additional forces in all vulnerable areas of the districts bordering Nagaland.”
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May - 4 
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir placed senior All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani under house arrest on May 4, reports Greater Kashmir. The Government move came after Geelani addressed a huge rally of supporters in Tral
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Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir placed senior All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani under house arrest on May 4, reports Greater Kashmir. The Government move came after Geelani addressed a huge rally of supporters in Tral area of Kashmir, where some people were spotted raising Pakistan flag on May 1. On May 2, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed issued a statement that his Government will take action against Geelani over hoisting of Pakistan flags during the rally.
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May - 4 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on May 4 said the state is worried over the coming together of North East militant groups under one platform to launch attacks, reports Times of India. He added that the Centre should take serious notice of this develo
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on May 4 said the state is worried over the coming together of North East militant groups under one platform to launch attacks, reports Times of India. He added that the Centre should take serious notice of this development. The CM's comment comes a day after eight SF personals, including seven Assam Rifles personnel and one personnel from the 164 Territorial Army Battalion, were killed by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants in Mon District of Nagaland. United Liberation Front of West South East Asia, the new militant platform, comprises the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), NSCN-K, IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO). These militant groups are based in Myanmar. NSCN-K ‘chairman’ SS Khaplang is the chief of this new platform.
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May - 4 
Condemning the killing of eight SFs in Nagaland, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on May 4 stated that the violation of the ceasefire agreement by NSCN will affect the peace process in the region, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that “The Government has
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Condemning the killing of eight SFs in Nagaland, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on May 4 stated that the violation of the ceasefire agreement by NSCN will affect the peace process in the region, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that “The Government has taken serious note of the killings of seven AR personnel and one Territorial Army jawan and the security forces will react accordingly. “The killing of eight Assam Rifles and paramilitary forces personnel is very unfortunate. I condemn the incident.”He further added that “NSCN is doing ceasefire abrogation which is not good. We want that peace prevails in the region and good result should come out of the peace dialogue currently on there. “We take serious note of the incident from the security point of view.”.
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May - 4 
Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP), slammed the State Government for taking a U-turn on its commitment to call Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for a dialogue, reports The Shillong Times on May 5. HSPDP Vice President Ardent Mi
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Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP), slammed the State Government for taking a U-turn on its commitment to call Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for a dialogue, reports The Shillong Times on May 5. HSPDP Vice President Ardent Miller stated that “The decision of the government not to engage with the HNLC, despite the fact that the latter has repeatedly expressed its desire to have an unconditional dialogue only shows the lack of sincerity on the part of the Government.”
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May - 4 
India has sought assistance from Japan on the latest technologies and expertise to tackle cyber criminals in Internet espionage, cyber terrorism and stealing personal as well as critical data, Financial Express reports on May 5. Last week, officials
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India has sought assistance from Japan on the latest technologies and expertise to tackle cyber criminals in Internet espionage, cyber terrorism and stealing personal as well as critical data, Financial Express reports on May 5. Last week, officials from the Ministry of Telecom and the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) met with a visiting top Japanese trade delegation led by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoichi Miyazawa. Both sides discussed how the two countries can join hands to check cyber crime, an official source said. The major area of focus was technologies that can help in securing the flow of information on the Internet as well as protect critical government data on cloud. India has also asked Japan to help it with technologies that can check hackers and network intrusions, the source added. “In view of the country’s rising status, the Japanese delegation felt that India should have the relevant law enforcement infrastructure, including a legal framework, to tackle cyber crime so as to assure the global business community that their investments are safe,” a government official said.
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May - 4 
Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) on May 4, ordered a court of inquiry to find the operational lapses that led to the casualties reports The Shillong Times. According to official sources, following the ambush, AR and other Security Forces (SF
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Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) on May 4, ordered a court of inquiry to find the operational lapses that led to the casualties reports The Shillong Times. According to official sources, following the ambush, AR and other Security Forces (SFs) have been put on high alert and all exit points from Zunheboto, Mon and Tuensang Districts along the Indo-Myanmar border have been sealed.
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May - 4 
Kangla online reports that on May 5, one person, identified as Gopal was killed and at least five were injured when unidentified militants opened fire indiscriminately on a group of people while they were taking out religious rituals Haraoba at Laich
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Kangla online reports that on May 5, one person, identified as Gopal was killed and at least five were injured when unidentified militants opened fire indiscriminately on a group of people while they were taking out religious rituals Haraoba at Laiching Ching in Thoubal District.
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May - 4 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on May 4 stated that t would fight to the last remaining man and would never be cowed down by the threat of ‘collaborators’ and ‘traitors’, reports The Shillong Times. In its state
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on May 4 stated that t would fight to the last remaining man and would never be cowed down by the threat of ‘collaborators’ and ‘traitors’, reports The Shillong Times. In its statement, it affirmed its ‘determination’ to uphold and carry on the struggle regardless of persistent ‘anti-Naga’ and anti-NSCN campaign launched by ‘Naga collaborators’ and Indian agencies.
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Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Gaikhangam on May 4 stated that party has decided not to contest from all the 144 seats in the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections due to threat from Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NS
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Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Gaikhangam on May 4 stated that party has decided not to contest from all the 144 seats in the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections due to threat from Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), reports The Assam Tribune. He asserted that NSCN-IM has threatened the Congress in particular may be due to the strong stand that the party has been taking to protect the territorial integrity and boundary of Manipur.
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May - 4 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) T.R. Zeliang on May 4 briefed Government of India (GoI) on the prevailing law and order situation in Nagaland following the killing of eight SFs on May 3, reports Nagaland Post. Sources said that CM met union minister of
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) T.R. Zeliang on May 4 briefed Government of India (GoI) on the prevailing law and order situation in Nagaland following the killing of eight SFs on May 3, reports Nagaland Post. Sources said that CM met union minister of state for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju and discussed about the present security scenario in Nagaland. Highly placed sources also stated that CM, expressed displeasure that the Nagaland government was not officially informed about GoI decision to cancel the cease-fire agreement with NSCN-K, when the same was intimated to Assam Rifles based in the State. On Zeliang’s request to GoI to insist on NSCN-K to reconsider and continue with the cease-fire, the source said Rijiju assured that the suggestion would be taken up urgently at a meeting of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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May - 4 
On May 4, two militants of progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro) , identified as Mohammed Iliyash Khan alias Illiyash and Thounaojam Suresh Singh were arrested from Singjamei area in Imphal East District, repo
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On May 4, two militants of progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro) , identified as Mohammed Iliyash Khan alias Illiyash and Thounaojam Suresh Singh were arrested from Singjamei area in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that they came to extort money for party fund from Government officials at Chingamakha area. They had also demanded huge amount of money from other Government offices.
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May - 4 
Ram Shinde, the Minister of State, Home (rural), Maharashtra, has stated on May 4 that the State Government is contemplating to moot a proposal for polymer-made light weight bulletproof jackets for Constables deployed in critical high risk responsibi
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Ram Shinde, the Minister of State, Home (rural), Maharashtra, has stated on May 4 that the State Government is contemplating to moot a proposal for polymer-made light weight bulletproof jackets for Constables deployed in critical high risk responsibilities like tackling Naxals-[Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)], reports The Times of India. The Minister was addressing media after his return from Gadchiroli-Chandrapur tour in eastern Vidarbha. The Minister, who visited kin of Police personnel in Gadchiroli who had died in anti-Naxal operations last month (April), stated that the existing 7-kg bulletproof jackets are too heavy for the troopers deployed in difficult terrains of Gadchiroli where they are often compelled to walk through forests for 12-15km. There are 550 such jackets.
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May - 4 
Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) founder Mahendra Karma’s son Chhavindra Karma and former leaders of the anti-Maoist militia formed “Vikas Sangharsh Samiti” on May 4 in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, which will carry forward the work of
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Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) founder Mahendra Karma’s son Chhavindra Karma and former leaders of the anti-Maoist militia formed “Vikas Sangharsh Samiti” on May 4 in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, which will carry forward the work of Salwa Judum in Bastar, reports The Hindu. “I had invited all the leaders and workers associated with the Salwa Judum for a meeting on Monday. The new samiti will strive to bring peace to Bastar,” Chhavindra Karma told The Hindu. “The Salwa Judum part two will be peaceful. Our main aim is to finish Maoism in Bastar and bring development. Already more than 18 village panchayats have banned the entry of Maoists in their villages,” claimed Mr. Karma. Chaitram Mattami, P.Vijay, Sattar Ali and Sukhram Dadi, who had led Salwa Judum in their respective areas in its first edition, attended the meeting on May 4. Chaitram Mattami, P. Vijay and Mr. Chhavindra Karma would be leading the new anti-Maoist outfit and its first major event will take place in Karma’s ancestral village Faraspal in Dantewada on the second death anniversary of Mahendra Karma on May 25. He died in a Maoist attack in 2013. All Salwa Judum leaders from Konta block in Sukma to Bhopalpattnam block in Bijpur District of Bastar attended May 4 meeting, claimed Karma.
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May - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants of Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) from Kathalguri area in Kokrajhar District on May 4, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants of Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) from Kathalguri area in Kokrajhar District on May 4, reports The Telegraph.
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The CPI-Maoist has called for a boycott of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Chhattisgarh visit scheduled for May 9, reports The Hindu. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Gudsa Usendi, the party has asked the locals to intensify its “militant” s
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The CPI-Maoist has called for a boycott of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Chhattisgarh visit scheduled for May 9, reports The Hindu. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Gudsa Usendi, the party has asked the locals to intensify its “militant” struggle against the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP)-led governments at the State and the Centre.
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The Maharashtra Government is considering a special three-year package to Policemen serving in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas, State Minister Ram Shinde said on May 4, reports The Hindustan Times. The Minister further sai
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The Maharashtra Government is considering a special three-year package to Policemen serving in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas, State Minister Ram Shinde said on May 4, reports The Hindustan Times. The Minister further said that presently 1.5 percent incentive is applicable to Policemen serving in Maoist areas. The State Government is also thinking in terms of introducing a three-year incentive, about which a decision would be made shortly, he added.
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May - 4 
Two brothers, identified as Kunja Brahmaiah and Kunja Seetaramaiah, native of Burakanakota village falling in limits of Chituru Police Station [East Godavari District] of Andhra Pradesh, were brutally hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maois
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Two brothers, identified as Kunja Brahmaiah and Kunja Seetaramaiah, native of Burakanakota village falling in limits of Chituru Police Station [East Godavari District] of Andhra Pradesh, were brutally hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports The Pioneer. “Branding the duo as police informers, rebels brutally killed them in Jan Adalat held at Durma village under Konta police limits,” Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sukma, Santosh Singh informed on April 4. Preliminary investigation revealed that both were kidnapped on May 1 from their village which is near Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border. Prima-facie it seems that the victims may have subjected to severe torture before they were killed, the ASP added.
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May - 4 
ULFA-I wants the performers in Bihu functions to wear indigenous dresses on such occasions, reports Times of India on May 5. In an email statement, ULFA-I said the tendency of wearing attires not indigenous to the state has increased among the singer
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ULFA-I wants the performers in Bihu functions to wear indigenous dresses on such occasions, reports Times of India on May 5. In an email statement, ULFA-I said the tendency of wearing attires not indigenous to the state has increased among the singers, which is a matter of concern. "We hope that singers will give up the tendency of wearing 'foreign' clothes at Bihu functions and will perform only wearing Assamese and indigenous dresses. If this is not acceptable, than it is better to avoid that function," it said. The outfit also condemned the recent incident of a singer being humiliated by the audience for not singing Hindi songs at a Bihu function. It said the act was deplorable because forcing an artist to sing in Hindi was an attempt to destroy Assamese language and culture. The militant group said many sections have accepted its earlier appeal to shun Hindi songs at Bihu functions. "Hindi is a political weapon for Indianization of Assam. We are happy that many have taken our appeal positively," said ULFA-I.
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May - 4 
Unidentified gunmen on May 4 shot dead a person inside his house in Hazratbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar, reports Greater Kashmir. Abdul Ahad Dar, a resident of Astan Mohalla locality of Hazratbal, was shot by two unidentified gunmen inside hi
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Unidentified gunmen on May 4 shot dead a person inside his house in Hazratbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar, reports Greater Kashmir. Abdul Ahad Dar, a resident of Astan Mohalla locality of Hazratbal, was shot by two unidentified gunmen inside his house. The gunmen fled the scene after shooting Dar. No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the incident.
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May - 4 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on May 4, has assured his Ministry would look into rolling back of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Arunachal Pradesh, stated All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), reports The Assam Tribune.
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on May 4, has assured his Ministry would look into rolling back of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Arunachal Pradesh, stated All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), reports The Assam Tribune.
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May - 5 
A couple, identified as Deepeshwar Mehta and Dhaneshwari Devi, allegedly involved in illegal trade and supply of explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in an explosion under Padma Police Station area in Hazaribagh Dis
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A couple, identified as Deepeshwar Mehta and Dhaneshwari Devi, allegedly involved in illegal trade and supply of explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in an explosion under Padma Police Station area in Hazaribagh District on May 5, reports The Pioneer. The explosion was so strong that the two were blown into pieces. The incident took place when they were carrying explosives and other inflammable items into the forest for the Maoists. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Jha said “We had come to know about the involvement of the Mehta couple in this illegal trade and hence we had intensified the surveillance on them. It seems that the couple had got a whiff of our surveillance and probably in a hurry they began disposing off the explosives and in this process they got killed accidently.”
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May - 5 
A linkman of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Rajya Sangma, was arrested by the Bangladesh Police from Halwaghat town, Mymensingh District, on May 5, reports The Sentinel.
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A linkman of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Rajya Sangma, was arrested by the Bangladesh Police from Halwaghat town, Mymensingh District, on May 5, reports The Sentinel.
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May - 5 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on May 5 rejected the bail application of suspected Islamic State (IS) 'operative' Areeb Majeed, reports The Times of India. Majeed's lawyer Wahab Khan had moved the application in March. Earlier th
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on May 5 rejected the bail application of suspected Islamic State (IS) 'operative' Areeb Majeed, reports The Times of India. Majeed's lawyer Wahab Khan had moved the application in March. Earlier this year, the court had granted the NIA an extension of 30 days to file a charge sheet as the 90-day period was up on February 26, 2015. Majeed was arrested on November 28, 2014 and has been in Arthur Road jail in Mumbai (Maharashtra) since December 17, 2014.
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May - 5 
A team of India's National Intelligence Agency (NIA) met senior Police officials at Dhaka (Bangladesh) on May 5 and shared information on absconding Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants charge-sheeted in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman (West
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A team of India's National Intelligence Agency (NIA) met senior Police officials at Dhaka (Bangladesh) on May 5 and shared information on absconding Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants charge-sheeted in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman (West Bengal) blast case, reports Daily Star. “We also shared evidence of the three fugitive JMB operatives' involvement in the blast,” said one of the Bangladeshi Police officials after the meeting. The official said the evidence was important for the NIA to prove the charges, pressed against the accused, in the court which would conduct the blast trial. The NIA officials reached Dhaka on May 2 on a four-day visit.
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May - 5 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kunwar Yadav alias Waseerji, 40, member of the CPI-Maoist's East Bihar North Jharkhand Simant Regional Committee, carrying INR 1.5 million cash reward on his head, was arrested f
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kunwar Yadav alias Waseerji, 40, member of the CPI-Maoist's East Bihar North Jharkhand Simant Regional Committee, carrying INR 1.5 million cash reward on his head, was arrested from Bathuakura village under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District on May 5, reports The Times of India. The Security Forces (SFs) raided the village on intelligence inputs. Director General of Police (DGP) DK Pandey confirmed the arrest and said both Jharkhand and Bihar Police wanted Waseer in multiple cases. "Waseer is a top Maoist leader in several districts bordering Jharkhand and Bihar and responsible for several big attacks Maoists have executed in the area. Soon he was going to be promoted as member of Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee," Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Dwivedi said.
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May - 5 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded due to some reason in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District in Odisha on May 5, reports The Hindu. According to
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded due to some reason in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District in Odisha on May 5, reports The Hindu. According to Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, this blast occurred on Borigeta-MV32 road. It is suspected that the IED was planted to target Security Forces (SFs) including the Border Security Force (BSF). Although no SF personnel were travelling on this road when the blast occurred, some civilians had a narrow escape.
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May - 5 
An investigation into May 3 jail break from Williamnagar District jail, involving three A'Chik Songna An'Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants and two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants is under way, reports The Times of India on May 6.
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An investigation into May 3 jail break from Williamnagar District jail, involving three A'Chik Songna An'Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants and two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants is under way, reports The Times of India on May 6.
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May - 5 
Claiming that “unscrupulous elements” were collecting in its name, Non- Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) has warned the heads of departments, business associations and civil society organisations not to entertain “such bogus” taki
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Claiming that “unscrupulous elements” were collecting in its name, Non- Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) has warned the heads of departments, business associations and civil society organisations not to entertain “such bogus” taking the name of NNC-NA, reports Nagaland Post on May 6.
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May - 5 
Countering the claim made by NSCN-K that it was responsible for May 3 ambush , Arunodoy Asom, ‘publicity secretary’ of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) , stated that United National Liberation Front of West South East A
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Countering the claim made by NSCN-K that it was responsible for May 3 ambush , Arunodoy Asom, ‘publicity secretary’ of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) , stated that United National Liberation Front of West South East Asia (UNLFWSEA), a conglomerate of various militant groups, including NSCN-K, was responsible for the May 3 ambush on Security Forces (SFs). UNLFWSEA was formed on April 17 under ‘chairmanship’ of NSCN-K ‘chief’ SS Khaplang.
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May - 5 
Fourteen (14) students, who were en route to Syria and Iraq to join Islamic State (IS), were stopped at Hyderabad airport, Zee News reports on May 6. The state as well as central intelligence agencies started verification of students with suspicious
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Fourteen (14) students, who were en route to Syria and Iraq to join Islamic State (IS), were stopped at Hyderabad airport, Zee News reports on May 6. The state as well as central intelligence agencies started verification of students with suspicious links after an engineering student, Mohammed Atif Waseem from Hyderabad, who joined IS, died fighting in Syria. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has launched 'Operation Chakravyuh' to counsel the youth who try to get recruited in the terror group IS. They remain under constant vigil. Police believe that a youth from Karimnagar District in Telangana was also accompanying Waseem to Syria. Intelligence agencies are trying to gather information about the youth.
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May - 5 
Indefinite curfew has been clamped down in Pallel, in Thoubal District after a spurt of violence in the aftermath of killing of a person in a shootout by militants, reports Nagaland Post on May 6. The District Administration has promulgated section 1
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Indefinite curfew has been clamped down in Pallel, in Thoubal District after a spurt of violence in the aftermath of killing of a person in a shootout by militants, reports Nagaland Post on May 6. The District Administration has promulgated section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) banning assembly of people in the town and its adjoining areas, from May 5.
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May - 5 
Kuki National Army (KNA) has been constantly threatening BJP candidates of Moreh (B), Moreh (A) and Suibong in Chandel District, reports The Assam Tribune on May 6.
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Kuki National Army (KNA) has been constantly threatening BJP candidates of Moreh (B), Moreh (A) and Suibong in Chandel District, reports The Assam Tribune on May 6.
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May - 5 
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said Dawood Ibrahim lives in Pakistan and the Centre would continue to pursue the case very seriously, Financial Express reports on May 6. “Government’s consistent stand is that he (Dawood) is in Pakistan and g
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Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said Dawood Ibrahim lives in Pakistan and the Centre would continue to pursue the case very seriously, Financial Express reports on May 6. “Government’s consistent stand is that he (Dawood) is in Pakistan and government of India has been providing information to Pakistan about his whereabouts and Pakistani agencies are not cooperating with Indian government. That is well known to everyone,” Rijiju stated. "He has consciously restricted his movements in the wake of the Interpol red-corner notice and UN special notice against him. He avoids travelling abroad, including to the Gulf that was his haunt for long since he left India after the 1993 Mumbai blasts," said an official, according to The Times of India. Moreover, according to intelligence inputs, Dawood, though confined mostly to his two to three safe houses in Karachi (Sindh), continues to actively pursue his business interests and underworld activities. A senior Home Ministry official said Dawood had three known addresses in Karachi: White House, Clifton; House No. 37, 30th Street, Defence Housing Authority; and a bungalow in Noorabad area. He also travels to Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) from time to time. He has been issued three Pakistani passports since 1991.
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May - 5 
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on May 5 downplayed Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Saeed's defence of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks maste
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Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on May 5 downplayed Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Saeed's defence of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, saying it has no affect on India's policy as far as dealing with terrorism is concerned, reports Zee News. "What Hafiz Saaed or somebody says does not actually affect the Government of India's policy which is being consistent as far as terrorism is concerned, as far as separatism is concerned," Singh said. "And, therefore, I don't think we should very seriously react or ponder about what somebody says about such issues, because, there is an absolute clarity, conviction and consistency in our approach towards issues related to terrorism," he added.
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May - 5 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials reached Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh on May 5 to probe the blast that occurred on September 12, 2014 at a bomb-making facility, reports The Times of India. The blast occurred by accident, exposing the unit to
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials reached Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh on May 5 to probe the blast that occurred on September 12, 2014 at a bomb-making facility, reports The Times of India. The blast occurred by accident, exposing the unit to authorities. The men behind it are suspected to be six Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) terrorists who had escaped from Khandwa jail in Madhya Pradesh in 2013. All six have still not been traced. Superintendent of Police city Kalpana Saxena said, "Earlier, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had been investigating the case. Now, it has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The team will stay here till May 10." So far, after arriving, the team raided the house of Raisuddin Pushtiani, one of three people charged with conniving with the terrorists and sent to jail.
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May - 5 
On May 5, an active Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant, identified as Luangloungam Kamei alias Kenedy kamei alias Meingamlung Kamei was arrested from Langol Tarung village area In Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 5, an active Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant, identified as Luangloungam Kamei alias Kenedy kamei alias Meingamlung Kamei was arrested from Langol Tarung village area In Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 5 
On May 6 that three candidates for ADC polls have been allegedly threatened to withdraw their candidature by the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF).
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On May 6 that three candidates for ADC polls have been allegedly threatened to withdraw their candidature by the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF).
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May - 5 
PREPAK has denied any relationship with Mayanlangbam Victoria alias Jaswapati who was arrested on May 2 from Sekmaijin area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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PREPAK has denied any relationship with Mayanlangbam Victoria alias Jaswapati who was arrested on May 2 from Sekmaijin area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 5 
State Home Minister Gaikhangam stated on May 5 that Police are leaving no stone unturned to arrest the gunmen who had opened indiscriminate firings on May 5, at Laiching Ching in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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State Home Minister Gaikhangam stated on May 5 that Police are leaving no stone unturned to arrest the gunmen who had opened indiscriminate firings on May 5, at Laiching Ching in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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May - 5 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, besides asking for INR 1.6 million as ransom, have shifted the abducted Junior Engineer Alladin Sangma to a nearby Bangladesh village located in Myemensingh District, reports The Sentinel on M
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, besides asking for INR 1.6 million as ransom, have shifted the abducted Junior Engineer Alladin Sangma to a nearby Bangladesh village located in Myemensingh District, reports The Sentinel on May 6
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May - 5 
The Andhra Pradesh Police on May 5 arrested 11 members of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Janashakti faction in Kurnool District, reports ndtv.com. Among those arrested is top Janashakti leader, Korra Rajanna. A senior Police officer said
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The Andhra Pradesh Police on May 5 arrested 11 members of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Janashakti faction in Kurnool District, reports ndtv.com. Among those arrested is top Janashakti leader, Korra Rajanna. A senior Police officer said the members of Janashakti group, including Rajanna, had gathered at the residence of Mohan Reddy, seeking to rebuild the party and establish dalams (armed squads), besides procuring arms and collecting funds. They have been booked under sections 121A (sedition) and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. Maoist literature and other documents were recovered from them, said Kurnool Superintendent of Police (SP) AK Ravikrishna.
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May - 5 
The Andhra Pradesh State government has urged the Centre to immediately release INR 74.54 billion for modernisation of the Police Force in the State, reports The Hindu on May 6. Deputy Chief Minister N Chinna Rajappa met Union Home Minister (UHM) Raj
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The Andhra Pradesh State government has urged the Centre to immediately release INR 74.54 billion for modernisation of the Police Force in the State, reports The Hindu on May 6. Deputy Chief Minister N Chinna Rajappa met Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh in Delhi on May 5 and submitted a memorandum to this effect. Among others, he sought the finances for creating special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Forces, imparting training to Police and creating new offices. He also wanted the funds for setting up Marine Academy at Machilipatnam, Marine Police Station in West Godavari District, a marine battalion and for setting up outposts. Rajappa also met Union Minister for Environment and Forest Prakash Javadekar and requested for allocating 2,700 acres for Police Department in Guntur division.
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May - 5 
The Assam Tribune on May 6 reports that Kiren Rijiu, union Minister of State for Home Affairs stated that “Now, only the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 16 Police stations in various Districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam have been de
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The Assam Tribune on May 6 reports that Kiren Rijiu, union Minister of State for Home Affairs stated that “Now, only the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 16 Police stations in various Districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam have been declared as disturbed areas along with the whole of Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts, for a period of six months”. He also added that In order to control the anti-national and criminal activities of various militant groups including IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Independent faction of United National Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), various Districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam were declared as disturbed areas under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for a brief period.
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May - 5 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered four back-to-back explosions in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 5, injuring one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, reports The Hindu. According to the Bijapu
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered four back-to-back explosions in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 5, injuring one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, reports The Hindu. According to the Bijapur Police, the explosions took place when a joint team of the CRPF and District Police from the Matawada Police camp was going towards Jangala village on an area domination exercise.
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May - 5 
The State core committee on Bru repatriation decided at a meeting on May 5 decided that repatriation of Brus from six relief camps in Tripura will begin from the first week of June, reports The Times of India.
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The State core committee on Bru repatriation decided at a meeting on May 5 decided that repatriation of Brus from six relief camps in Tripura will begin from the first week of June, reports The Times of India.
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May - 5 
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal will pronounce its judgment on the extension of ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on May 15, reports The Shillong Times on May 6.
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The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal will pronounce its judgment on the extension of ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on May 15, reports The Shillong Times on May 6.
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May - 5 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on May 5 stated that Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has nothing to do with Naga issues and is interested only in extortion, reports Nagaland Post. In
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on May 5 stated that Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has nothing to do with Naga issues and is interested only in extortion, reports Nagaland Post. In a in a written reply to Dr. Thokchom Meinya, a Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) member from Imphal West District of Manipur, the Union Minister stated that NSCN-K has walked out from the dialogue process with the Government of India (GoI). NSCN- K with its Myanmar based leadership is mainly interested in extortion & has nothing to do with Naga issues.” He further informed the house that the “talks with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) for settlement are continuing. Interlocutor has been appointed for the purpose.” He asserted that the protection of the interests of State Governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland “will always be prime before any settlement is arrived at.”
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May - 6 
‘Chairman’ of KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP- KK Nganba), KK Nganba questioned the authenticity of Police claim that Mayanglambam Victoria alias Jamoubati and Bachaspatimayum Lakhikumar alias Heithoiba alias Sajikngakpa who was
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‘Chairman’ of KK Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP- KK Nganba), KK Nganba questioned the authenticity of Police claim that Mayanglambam Victoria alias Jamoubati and Bachaspatimayum Lakhikumar alias Heithoiba alias Sajikngakpa who was arrested on May 2, were working for People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), reports The Sangai Express on May 7.
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May - 6 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel, identified as AK Tripathy, sustained injuries in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Riarda forest under Arki Police Station of Khunti District on May 6, reports outlookin
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel, identified as AK Tripathy, sustained injuries in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Riarda forest under Arki Police Station of Khunti District on May 6, reports outlookindia.com. The encounter began in the morning and was reported to be on as the security personnel surrounded some Maoists in the forest, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ranchi, Arun Kumar Singh. Several rounds have been fired from both sides after the encounter began as soon as the joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation commenced in the bordering areas of Khunti-West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharswan Districts, he said.
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May - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad allegedly killed a villager, identified as Ravindra Ganjhu, of Lakarmanda village under Kunda Police Station limits in Chatra District on May 6 night after dubbing him an ‘informer’ of Police and o
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad allegedly killed a villager, identified as Ravindra Ganjhu, of Lakarmanda village under Kunda Police Station limits in Chatra District on May 6 night after dubbing him an ‘informer’ of Police and of rebel splinter group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), reports The Telegraph. The Maoists took Ganjhu away from his house and slit his throat. The body has been sent to Chatra Sadar Hospital for post-mortem.
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May - 6 
A militant of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA),identified as Ngamlumlal Neihsiel alias Robert was arrested on May 6 at New Checkon Tribal Market in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. On his disclosure, one .32 pistol loaded with two rounds of a
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A militant of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA),identified as Ngamlumlal Neihsiel alias Robert was arrested on May 6 at New Checkon Tribal Market in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. On his disclosure, one .32 pistol loaded with two rounds of ammunition was seized from his residence on the same day. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money.
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May - 6 
Abductor of Dhruba Jyoti Ray (20), a higher secondary final year student of Bongaigaon Junior College, who was abducted on April 29 from Bengtal in Chirang District, was released by them on May 6, reports The Telegraph. Ray was dropped by two bike-bo
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Abductor of Dhruba Jyoti Ray (20), a higher secondary final year student of Bongaigaon Junior College, who was abducted on April 29 from Bengtal in Chirang District, was released by them on May 6, reports The Telegraph. Ray was dropped by two bike-borne men at Bengtal, a few hours after the mastermind of the abduction, Sohim Islary alias Swmwi, a former militant of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) cadre, was arrested by Dhaligaon Police.
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May - 6 
According to the Tamil Nadu Police, Roopesh and his wife Shina have confessed during initial interrogation that the Maoist leadership had entrusted them with the responsibility of organising social uprisings, reports english.manoramaonline.com. Roope
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According to the Tamil Nadu Police, Roopesh and his wife Shina have confessed during initial interrogation that the Maoist leadership had entrusted them with the responsibility of organising social uprisings, reports english.manoramaonline.com. Roopesh, along with another person called Jogi also had organisational responsibilities in the State. The Police had earlier found that Rupesh was behind recent attacks by the group at various places in the State.
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May - 6 
A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) met an official of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in New Delhi, on May 6, reports The Telegraph. The members have sought review of the status of the Agreed Te
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A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) met an official of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in New Delhi, on May 6, reports The Telegraph. The members have sought review of the status of the Agreed Text for Settlement and holding of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election, which was postponed by the Government on four occasions.
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May - 6 
Commander-in-chief’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) Paresh Baruah, in a telephone conversation, with a northeast based journalist Rajeev Bhattacharya, on May 6 stated that all “anti-India groups” would get together to form
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Commander-in-chief’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) Paresh Baruah, in a telephone conversation, with a northeast based journalist Rajeev Bhattacharya, on May 6 stated that all “anti-India groups” would get together to form a ‘governm¬ent-in-exile’, reports outlookindia.com. Paresh Baruah when asked about his ‘immediate plans’ said, ‘We will strike wherever and whenever possible. We also hope to be able to form a government-in-exile by the end of this year’.
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May - 6 
Director General of Police Khagen Sarma on May 6 said that the State Police have sounded an alert following the unification of several militants of North East region, reports Times of India. He added that police are concerned about the development an
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Director General of Police Khagen Sarma on May 6 said that the State Police have sounded an alert following the unification of several militants of North East region, reports Times of India. He added that police are concerned about the development and taking steps to check the ultras. United Liberation Front of West South East Asia (ULFWSEA), the new militant platform, comprises the ULFA-I, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) and Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO). He said NDFB(S) leader Songbijit has fled the country. "Songbijit is in a foreign country and G Bidai is crisscrossing the borders. There are some difficulties in nabbing him but it's just a matter of time," Sarma said. He added that at least 300 NDFB-IKS ultras, including its top leaders, are already in police net.
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May - 6 
East Jaintia Hills Police arrested three persons identified as Emiwot Nongtdu, Chos Lyngdoh and Sakwit Phawa for allegedly demanding money in the name of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), from an unidentified location, reports The Shill
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East Jaintia Hills Police arrested three persons identified as Emiwot Nongtdu, Chos Lyngdoh and Sakwit Phawa for allegedly demanding money in the name of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), from an unidentified location, reports The Shillong Times on May 7
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May - 6 
GNLA criticized Urban Affairs Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh who, according to the outfit, has no moral right to make statements in the so-called interest of Garo Hills, especially Ampati, considering her alleged involvement in the education scam, reports
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GNLA criticized Urban Affairs Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh who, according to the outfit, has no moral right to make statements in the so-called interest of Garo Hills, especially Ampati, considering her alleged involvement in the education scam, reports The Shillong Times on May 7.
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May - 6 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) is alleged to be extorting illegal taxes from Government employees in Tamenglong District, reports The Sentinel on May 7. A report in ISTV, a cable network in Manipur, says that
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) is alleged to be extorting illegal taxes from Government employees in Tamenglong District, reports The Sentinel on May 7. A report in ISTV, a cable network in Manipur, says that work permits are issued to the non-Naga Government employees in the District, and he must pay INR 300 per month. The work permit should be produced as and when demanded by NSCN-IM.
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May - 6 
Karnataka Home Minister K J George on May 6 claimed that the Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) movement was restricted to just a few pockets in the State (Karnataka), reports The New Indian Express. The State Government would continue with the Naxal rehabi
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Karnataka Home Minister K J George on May 6 claimed that the Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) movement was restricted to just a few pockets in the State (Karnataka), reports The New Indian Express. The State Government would continue with the Naxal rehabilitation package, he told reporters. He also appealed to Naxals to join the mainstream of society as the State Government would act tough against anyone trying to disrupt law and order. He said, “Compared to other states, Maoist activities in the state (Karnataka) are very minimal.” He added, “Barring one or two stray incidents, no major naxal-related violence has been reported in the state in the last two years.” Replying to questions, he said the Chikmagalur deputy commissioner has come to the conclusion that the killing of cattle trader Kabeer (April 19, 2014) by Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) personnel last year was a case of mistaken identity. George said the department has directed ANF personnel to exercise extreme restraint in tackling such situations in future. On the large number of vacancies of constable posts in the State, George said the recruitment process of over 8,500 policemen is on. “We have appealed to the chief minister to grant permission to fill another 8,500 vacant posts of constables,” he said.
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May - 6 
Kohima Police on May 6, arrested an extortionist, identified as A. James, at an unspecified location in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. He was reportedly extorting from heavy vehicles plying on NH-2 between Khuzama and Mao gate. Cash amount of INR 16,
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Kohima Police on May 6, arrested an extortionist, identified as A. James, at an unspecified location in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. He was reportedly extorting from heavy vehicles plying on NH-2 between Khuzama and Mao gate. Cash amount of INR 16,970 and two receipts booklets were recovered from him.
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May - 6 
Naga Council (UNC), on May 6 urged Government of India (GoI) to speed up talks process with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) for an early settlement and also look into the demand for an alternative administrativ
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Naga Council (UNC), on May 6 urged Government of India (GoI) to speed up talks process with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) for an early settlement and also look into the demand for an alternative administrative arrangement for Nagas living in Manipur, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 6 
Officials of National Investigation Agency (NIA) expressed concerns over the spread of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in India's north-eastern states and their taking shelter crossing the porous border, Dhaka Tribune rep
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Officials of National Investigation Agency (NIA) expressed concerns over the spread of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in India's north-eastern states and their taking shelter crossing the porous border, Dhaka Tribune reports on May 7. During the meetings in Dhaka, Bangladesh the NIA officials also handed over to Bangladesh Police a list of Bangladeshi phone numbers, suspected to be used by JMB cadres. The NIA investigators assume that not only the three Bangladeshi JMB militants, but also six other fugitives, all accused in the Bardhaman blast case, have been hiding in Bangladesh since the incident occurred on October 2, 2014.
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May - 6 
On May 6 NIA officials held a meeting with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), at its headquarters in Dhaka's Uttara area. RAB’s Intelligence Wing Director, Lieutenant Colonel Abul Kalam Azad told that the NIA officials had discussed militant ac
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On May 6 NIA officials held a meeting with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), at its headquarters in Dhaka's Uttara area. RAB’s Intelligence Wing Director, Lieutenant Colonel Abul Kalam Azad told that the NIA officials had discussed militant activities in both the countries. They also met with Colonel Ziaul Ahsan, Acting Director General of RAB. Sources say the NIA members also shared their findings with the Bangladeshi law enforcers about the JMB’s plans. They said the JMB had established stronghold not only in West Bengal, but also in some parts of north-east of India and also in Jharkhand. They asked Bangladesh officials to strengthen patrol along the bordering areas.
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May - 6 
On May 6, Ampati Police killed an unidentified extortionist at Jongchitpara village in South West Garo Hills District, when he went to collect extortion money and opened fire on a police team, reports The Shillong Times. The Telegraph further adds th
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On May 6, Ampati Police killed an unidentified extortionist at Jongchitpara village in South West Garo Hills District, when he went to collect extortion money and opened fire on a police team, reports The Shillong Times. The Telegraph further adds that he was a GNLA militant and that Police recovered three blank GNLA demand notes from him.
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May - 6 
Police arrested an United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) cadre, Biju Bania alias Rajib Axom, from Natun Bolai village in Dibrugarh District on May 6, reports The Telegraph. A bomb weighing two kilograms was recovered on him.
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Police arrested an United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) cadre, Biju Bania alias Rajib Axom, from Natun Bolai village in Dibrugarh District on May 6, reports The Telegraph. A bomb weighing two kilograms was recovered on him.
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May - 6 
Reacting to the statement made by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, when he stated that Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) “with its Myanmar based leadership is mainly interested in extortion & h
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Reacting to the statement made by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, when he stated that Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) “with its Myanmar based leadership is mainly interested in extortion & has nothing to do with Naga issues”, NSCN-K said that the “mindset of opportunist leader like Kiren Rijju is responsible for exacerbating the crisis further”, reports Nagaland Post on May 7.
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May - 6 
Security is being tightened all over Nagaland, following the May 2 ambush by NSCN-K militants, reports The Telegraph on May 7. Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner Sushil Kumar Patel stated that District Planning and Development Board had discussed the nee
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Security is being tightened all over Nagaland, following the May 2 ambush by NSCN-K militants, reports The Telegraph on May 7. Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner Sushil Kumar Patel stated that District Planning and Development Board had discussed the need to tighten security at a meeting and stressed the need to sensitise all villagers in the District about the security measures. The board also suggested that CCTV cameras be placed in important places.
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May - 6 
Seeking speedy trial of their cases, 11 undertrials, including three women inmates, held a fast at special sub jail, Bhanjanagar in Ganjam District (Odisha) on May 6, reports The Economic Times. All the 11, jailed in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)¬related
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Seeking speedy trial of their cases, 11 undertrials, including three women inmates, held a fast at special sub jail, Bhanjanagar in Ganjam District (Odisha) on May 6, reports The Economic Times. All the 11, jailed in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)¬related cases, demanded that they be granted bail. They had earlier pleaded to the local court that their cases be taken up early.
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May - 6 
the Internal Security Investigation Team (ISIT) probing four cases against Roopesh, suspected to be a member of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), and wife Shyna approached the Judicial First Class Magistrate court in Coimbatore for recording
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the Internal Security Investigation Team (ISIT) probing four cases against Roopesh, suspected to be a member of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), and wife Shyna approached the Judicial First Class Magistrate court in Coimbatore for recording the arrest of the accused on May 6. Since Roopesh, Shyna and three others were sent to the custody of Tamil Nadu Q Branch for 10 days, the arrest could not be recorded. The officials of ISIT said that they would be approaching court for getting Roopesh and Shyna in custody once Q Branch hands them back to judicial custody. The ISIT will also approach various courts where cases against the couple were registered, for issuing production warrant. Four cases are being probed by ISIT involving the couple in the state. The first case was registered at Perumbavoor Police Station for arranging hideout for Maoist Central Committee member Mala Raja Reddy and wife Beecha Sugna alias Sangeetha.
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May - 6 
The statement of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh that he was kidnapped, not nabbed, was false, said Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on May 6, reports The New Indian Express. “Kerala has sought Roopesh’s custody. Th
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The statement of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh that he was kidnapped, not nabbed, was false, said Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on May 6, reports The New Indian Express. “Kerala has sought Roopesh’s custody. The Tamil Nadu police will have to bring him to Kerala for the investigation of cases in the state in which he was involved,” Chennithala told reporters.
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May - 6 
Two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Rajman Korram (26) of Padeli under Mardapal Police Station limits and Govind Netam (30) of Madanaar under Bayanaar Police Station limits, wanted in several Naxal [Left Wing Ex
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Two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Rajman Korram (26) of Padeli under Mardapal Police Station limits and Govind Netam (30) of Madanaar under Bayanaar Police Station limits, wanted in several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence cases, surrender before the Police in Kondagaon District on May 6, reports The Pioneer. Korram, Company Number-6 member and Netam, Bayanaar Local Operating Squad (LOS) and Kuanaar Area Committee member were wanted in several cases including murder, attacks on Police, loot, arson, attempt to murder and other crimes, said Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Meena. While Korram was carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head, Netam was carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head.
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May - 6 
Unidentified persons who came on two motorcycles to the ‘Q’ Branch CID office in Peelamedu in Coimbatore on May 6 night allegedly warned Police personnel of action against the Inspector who arrested the Maoist leaders. While speeding away, they raise
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Unidentified persons who came on two motorcycles to the ‘Q’ Branch CID office in Peelamedu in Coimbatore on May 6 night allegedly warned Police personnel of action against the Inspector who arrested the Maoist leaders. While speeding away, they raised slogans in support of the Maoist movement. Following the incident, an armed Police guard was posted at the office, Police sources added.
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May - 6 
Upendra Oraon, a cadre of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (SJMM), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from a house in Latehar District on May 6, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said Oraon had set ablaze too
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Upendra Oraon, a cadre of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (SJMM), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from a house in Latehar District on May 6, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said Oraon had set ablaze tools and equipment kept for construction of a bridge over Auranga River in 2014.
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May - 7 
A Congress Party worker, identified as Shajohn Paomei, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified militants on May 6, while returning from Haochong in Tamenglong District, was found shot dead on May 7, reports Kanglaonline. He was a worker for Congr
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A Congress Party worker, identified as Shajohn Paomei, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified militants on May 6, while returning from Haochong in Tamenglong District, was found shot dead on May 7, reports Kanglaonline. He was a worker for Congress candidate for the Haochong District Council Constituency. E-pao further adds that he can be regarded as the first victim ahead of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections.
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May - 7 
A militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Tsuponthung Ovung was shot dead at Forest colony in Wokha District, on May 7, reports Nagaland Post. Sources suspected that the incident was an inter-fac
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A militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Tsuponthung Ovung was shot dead at Forest colony in Wokha District, on May 7, reports Nagaland Post. Sources suspected that the incident was an inter-factional clash.
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May - 7 
A recent study by the USA based consortium Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) entitled "The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: Branding, Leadership Culture and Lethal Attraction" noted that the IS is unlike al Qaeda and its affi
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A recent study by the USA based consortium Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) entitled "The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: Branding, Leadership Culture and Lethal Attraction" noted that the IS is unlike al Qaeda and its affiliates. The study has also sought to understand the IS as any organisation in an industry, in this case, the jihad industry. Interestingly, it states that the IS has "adopted several best practices of other industries". The study compares the IS to the Nigeria based terror outfit Boko Haram (BH). It notes that unlike the BH, which destroys telecommunications and power installations to stun and paralyse security forces, the IS, on the other hand makes "strong efforts to control critical infrastructure". The study goes on to reason that this makes the organisation a service provider and has helped in "garnering local civilian support and the support of the local elite."
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May - 7 
Acting on a tip-off, Simdega District Police on May 7 arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘area commander’ from Bano Police Station area of Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. A country made pistol, cartridges, mobile phones and
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Acting on a tip-off, Simdega District Police on May 7 arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘area commander’ from Bano Police Station area of Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. A country made pistol, cartridges, mobile phones and items of daily use were recovered from Kuldeep Nayak, who was later produced at the Simdega District Court. Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajeev Ranjan Singh said that Nayak was active in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. "He headed the PLFI affairs in bordering areas and was declared an absconder in five criminal cases of serious nature," the SP added. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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May - 7 
Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value of INR 64, 65,000 from Daulatpur village under Baishnab Nagar Police Station near Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda District. The person from whom
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Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of face value of INR 64, 65,000 from Daulatpur village under Baishnab Nagar Police Station near Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda District. The person from whom the notes were seized was being interrogated and he, along with the seized notes, would be handed over to the Police, said BSF (Malda sector) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Arjun Singh Rathor said.
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May - 7 
HNLC on May 7 came down heavily on former Meghalaya Home Minister R.G. Lyngdoh for his statement against them, reports The Shillong Times. HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that the former State Home Minister must try find out fact
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HNLC on May 7 came down heavily on former Meghalaya Home Minister R.G. Lyngdoh for his statement against them, reports The Shillong Times. HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that the former State Home Minister must try find out facts regarding the criminal affiliations of legislators like Ampareen Lyngdoh and Deborah Marak. Earlier, on May 6 R.G. Lyngdoh had stated that “the same people who are fighting the militant groups are giving these elements credibility in the name of having a need to entering into a ceasefire agreement.”
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May - 7 
In a late night raid on May 7, Police recovered a truckload of explosives from a godown in Tupudana locality in Ranchi Block in Ranchi District, reports The Times of India. The raid was conducted by Tupudana Police station in-charge, Ranjit Sinha, wh
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In a late night raid on May 7, Police recovered a truckload of explosives from a godown in Tupudana locality in Ranchi Block in Ranchi District, reports The Times of India. The raid was conducted by Tupudana Police station in-charge, Ranjit Sinha, who seized a huge cache of explosives from the spot. Among the items recovered were seven bags of ammonium nitrate, five carton detonators, 20 cartons of power gel, 1500 gelatin wire, several fuse wire and codex wire. City Superintendent of Police (SP) Jaya Roy said, "As no one has been arrested so far, police are yet to find out as to who were the explosives meant for."
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May - 7 
In an announcement made on May 7, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has banned plying of all trucks transporting items of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Dimapur in Nagaland to Imphal, reports E-pao. The ‘ban or
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In an announcement made on May 7, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has banned plying of all trucks transporting items of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Dimapur in Nagaland to Imphal, reports E-pao. The ‘ban order’ comes into effect from May 9. No reason was given for the new order.
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May - 7 
In what came as a shocker to security agencies, wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and his wife who were arrested near Coimbatore on May 4 had lived in a house in Tirupur since August 2012, reports The Hindu. Posing as being i
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In what came as a shocker to security agencies, wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and his wife who were arrested near Coimbatore on May 4 had lived in a house in Tirupur since August 2012, reports The Hindu. Posing as being involved in IT business and export of disposable cups, the couple managed to stay there for over two years without anybody suspecting their activities. Police searched the house on May 7 and seized hundreds of books, CDs and electronic gadgets, Police sources said. Based on a specific input by the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police, the ‘Q’ Branch CID arrested Rupesh, leader of the Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee, his wife Shyna and three others. Enquiries revealed that Rupesh posed as an exporter, while his wife claimed to be involved in medical transcription and software development, the sources said.
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May - 7 
Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) condemned NSCN-K's May 3 ambush near Changlangshu village in Mon District, reports The Times of India on May 8. In a statement, NSCN-IM said the Nagas are seeking a peaceful political solution to end the decades-
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Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) condemned NSCN-K's May 3 ambush near Changlangshu village in Mon District, reports The Times of India on May 8. In a statement, NSCN-IM said the Nagas are seeking a peaceful political solution to end the decades-old conflict with the Centre and a wrong move at this juncture could derail the process.
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May - 7 
Kerala Minister for Home Ramesh Chennithala said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) s’ attempt to implement their politico-military campaign in the State had been thwarted with the arrest of Roopesh and four others from Coimbatore,
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Kerala Minister for Home Ramesh Chennithala said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) s’ attempt to implement their politico-military campaign in the State had been thwarted with the arrest of Roopesh and four others from Coimbatore, reports The Hindu on May 8. Addressing a press conference in Kochi in Ernakulam District on May 7, Chennithala said he regarded the arrest as a critical turning point in the fight against Maoist infiltration, achieved through the concerted efforts of the Police forces of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Steps have been initiated to get custody of the arrested. Eighteen cases had been charged in the State for Maoist activities, including against Rupesh, the Home Minister added.
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May - 7 
Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA), on May 7 asked four Independent candidates, identified as are S Laxman, W Gethsamani, L Dumpu and Emboi Serto, to withdraw their candidacy for District Council Delimitation Committee (DCC), reports The Sangai Express
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Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA), on May 7 asked four Independent candidates, identified as are S Laxman, W Gethsamani, L Dumpu and Emboi Serto, to withdraw their candidacy for District Council Delimitation Committee (DCC), reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 7 
Locals at Beighpora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama District recovered two AK-47 rifles in a pile of cow dung stored in the rice fields on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police team immediately reached the spot and recovered both the rifles fro
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Locals at Beighpora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama District recovered two AK-47 rifles in a pile of cow dung stored in the rice fields on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police team immediately reached the spot and recovered both the rifles from the site. Police is investigating the matter.
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May - 7 
Police on May 7 arrested two suspected persons near a bus stand from Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered two toy pistols and two AK magazines from their possession. The duo has been identified as Imtiyaz Khan and Irshad Ahmad
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Police on May 7 arrested two suspected persons near a bus stand from Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered two toy pistols and two AK magazines from their possession. The duo has been identified as Imtiyaz Khan and Irshad Ahmad Lohar. They were taken to Joint Interrogation Center (JIC) of the District for questioning.
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May - 7 
Ransom of INR 0.8 million was demanded from an individual identified as Panleun Phawa of Chichotcheng River Side Adventist Academy School in North Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 8.
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Ransom of INR 0.8 million was demanded from an individual identified as Panleun Phawa of Chichotcheng River Side Adventist Academy School in North Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 8.
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May - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a major search operation in Khunti District on May 7, a day after Maoists shot at a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel in the District, reports The Times of India. Four teams of CoBRA personnel and
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a major search operation in Khunti District on May 7, a day after Maoists shot at a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel in the District, reports The Times of India. Four teams of CoBRA personnel and some personnel from the elite Jharkhand Jaguar were deployed to help the group of SF personnel already at work in the Kuchai forest in the District.
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May - 7 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Gambat was gunned down by Meghalaya Police and the Indian Army, on May 7 in Tapa Darengchi area in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police sourc
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Gambat was gunned down by Meghalaya Police and the Indian Army, on May 7 in Tapa Darengchi area in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police sources, joint team of Police and Army were reportedly fired upon by a group of unidentified armed men. A pistol was recovered from the site.
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May - 7 
The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha (lower House of the Parliament) on May 7, will not only pave the way for settling the decades-long border dispute between the two countries, but has given rise
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The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha (lower House of the Parliament) on May 7, will not only pave the way for settling the decades-long border dispute between the two countries, but has given rise to fresh hope about deportation of undivided ULFA's founding ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, reports Times of India. A delegation from Bangladesh, in its February visit to India to discuss the progress of the ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement, discussed Chetia's case. Many on the Indian side read that as a sign of the two issues being connected. A top security source said linking the two issues might not have been Bangladesh's intention. "However, the developments in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will definitely boost Indo-Bangla ties, which, in turn, would be a positive sign for the deportation of Chetia."
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May - 7 
The People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) has condemned Chhattisgarh Police’s “threat” of taking sever action against “certain” NGOs in Chhattisgarh for allegedly aiding and abetting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under
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The People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) has condemned Chhattisgarh Police’s “threat” of taking sever action against “certain” NGOs in Chhattisgarh for allegedly aiding and abetting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under guise of helping tribal people, reports The Hindu on May 8. “At a recent press conference in Bastar, Inspector General of Police S.R. Kalluri said that many such organisations were under surveillance. The IGP’s list of suspicions activities included providing legal assistance to Naxalites — a thinly veiled reference to the Jagdalpur Legal Aid group, a small NGO working in Bastar to provide free legal aid to the Tribal people, many of whom are falsely implicated in cases of Naxal activities,” a PUDR statement said.
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May - 7 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has written to the Madhya Pradesh government proposing a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Islamic State (IS)-linked module arrested on April 15 in Ratlam, The Times of India reports o
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has written to the Madhya Pradesh government proposing a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Islamic State (IS)-linked module arrested on April 15 in Ratlam, The Times of India reports on May 8. "We have asked Madhya Pradesh if it has any objections to handing over the case to NIA, given its international linkages. Once the state authorities give their clearance, a formal notification transferring the case to the NIA will be issued," a senior UMHA officer stated.
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May - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) on May 7, in a statement e-mailed to the media, reiterated that it was not at all interested in so-called peace-talks with the Government and vowed to continue with its ‘revolution’ till it ac
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The United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) on May 7, in a statement e-mailed to the media, reiterated that it was not at all interested in so-called peace-talks with the Government and vowed to continue with its ‘revolution’ till it achieved its avowed goal of restoration of ‘sovereignty’ of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The ULFA-I statement came in reaction to a comment made by the Director General of Police (DGP), Khagen Sarma on May 6. The DGP stated that doors had been closed for ULFA-I and its leader Paresh Barua for holding any dialogue.
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May - 7 
ULFA-I ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah called up media houses from an undisclosed location to say, if the Central Government agrees to discuss 'sovereignty', which is the core issue of the outfit, he would agree to hold peace talks, reports Times
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ULFA-I ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah called up media houses from an undisclosed location to say, if the Central Government agrees to discuss 'sovereignty', which is the core issue of the outfit, he would agree to hold peace talks, reports Times of India. We don't want the Government to place any condition for talks. We have no issue on our agenda except sovereignty. If the Government says only our core issue will be on the agenda, we are ready for talks," Baruah said.
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May - 7 
Widespread threats and intimidation by militants have prevented both the ruling Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from contesting all the seats in the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports The Telegraph on May 8. Both
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Widespread threats and intimidation by militants have prevented both the ruling Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from contesting all the seats in the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports The Telegraph on May 8. Both the parties alleged that armed groups, including, Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Kuki militants who have signed Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement were intimidating and threatening the candidates. The six ADCs have 144 seats. The Congress is contesting 97 while the BJP is contesting 121 seats.
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May - 8 
A day before PM Narendra Modi's Dantewada visit, the Maoists have yet again marked their presence in protest against the PM's visit by putting up banners and pasting pamphlets appealing people to observe two-day 'Mahabandh' (great shutdown strike) in
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A day before PM Narendra Modi's Dantewada visit, the Maoists have yet again marked their presence in protest against the PM's visit by putting up banners and pasting pamphlets appealing people to observe two-day 'Mahabandh' (great shutdown strike) in Sukma District on May 8 morning, reports The Times of India. In the pamphlets pasted in large numbers in Jagardunga-Dornapal region, the Maoists have boycotted the PM's visit and Chhattisgarh Government's ongoing ‘Loksuraj Abhiyan’ (public meeting campaign). Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) D Shravan said that lots of pamphlets and posters were found in Jagargunda-Dornapal region against PM's visit to Bastar but it was a common practice that Maoists follow to mark their presence during such grand events. "But roads in my jurisdiction are all clear without hindrance," he added. Many trees were also felled at Pakhanjur-Bhanupratappur route in Kanker District, to disrupt traffic and movement of vehicles.
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May - 8 
A multi-layered security blanket has been put in place in Dantewada District before the PM’s visit, reports rediff.com. “Around 10,000 paramilitary forces apart from State's armed and Special Forces, involved in anti-Naxal operations, are part of the
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A multi-layered security blanket has been put in place in Dantewada District before the PM’s visit, reports rediff.com. “Around 10,000 paramilitary forces apart from State's armed and Special Forces, involved in anti-Naxal operations, are part of the watertight security measures for the PM's visit in Dantewada," a senior State Police official monitoring security arrangement said.
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May - 8 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sundaran alias Unnikrishnan (49), was arrested by the Agali Police in Palakkad District on May 8, reports The Hindu. Unnikrishnan, a native of Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sundaran alias Unnikrishnan (49), was arrested by the Agali Police in Palakkad District on May 8, reports The Hindu. Unnikrishnan, a native of Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad allegedly set ablaze a camp shed of the Forest Department inside the Silent Valley National Park in January along with a few others. The Police said Sundaran was taken into custody from Agali following a tip-off.
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May - 8 
Army on May 8 thwarted a major terror plot by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by killing their commander in half an hour long gun battle along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District while a group of six to seven other Pakistani militant
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Army on May 8 thwarted a major terror plot by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by killing their commander in half an hour long gun battle along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District while a group of six to seven other Pakistani militants were reported to have retreated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the militant was carrying with him a Global Positioning System (GPS), which is provided only to the militant commanders to find the route while leading the group. In addition to GPS, Army recovered one AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 94 rounds, four Chinese grenades and large quantity of eatables mostly dry fruits from the possession of slain militant. Recovery of dry fruits from the slain militant was also an indication that the militants had planned to set off to some hideouts in Pir Panjal range after infiltration or target the Army and Police installations. This was first infiltration attempt on the LoC in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch this summer with melting of snow and opening of passes.
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May - 8 
following the arrest of Khasi Students Union (KSU) president Daniel Khyriem on May 7, cases of arson continue to be reported in the State with miscreants hurling petrol bombs on two Government offices and torching a Government vehicle in two separate
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following the arrest of Khasi Students Union (KSU) president Daniel Khyriem on May 7, cases of arson continue to be reported in the State with miscreants hurling petrol bombs on two Government offices and torching a Government vehicle in two separate incidents in Ri-Bhoi District, on May 8, reports The Shillong Times. In the first incident, miscreants torched a Government vehicle in the garage of the District Sericulture Officer and in the second case, arson was reported from Umling office of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department in the same District.KSY President was arrested for the varied pending criminal cases under the Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order (MMPO) Act during their agitations demanding Inner Line Permit in 2013.
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May - 8 
In the wake of the arrest of five Maoists from Coimbatore District a few days back, the Tamil Nadu Government has issued instructions to strengthen anti-Naxalite special divisions in the Erode, Coimbatore and Nilgiris Districts, reports The New India
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In the wake of the arrest of five Maoists from Coimbatore District a few days back, the Tamil Nadu Government has issued instructions to strengthen anti-Naxalite special divisions in the Erode, Coimbatore and Nilgiris Districts, reports The New Indian Express. Police sources said that each division had a sub-inspector and seven constables. Their main role is to gather intelligence regarding movement of Naxalites in the forest areas.
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May - 8 
Mizoram Police Commandos, on May 8 gunned down an Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) militant, identified as H C Malsawmkima, at Tiaulian hamlet in Churachandpur District, reports The Times of India. The militant was a former constable of th
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Mizoram Police Commandos, on May 8 gunned down an Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) militant, identified as H C Malsawmkima, at Tiaulian hamlet in Churachandpur District, reports The Times of India. The militant was a former constable of the first battalion of Mizoram Armed Police (MAP). He ran away from the Sakawrdai border police outpost in July, 2014 to join HPC-D. He had fled with an AK-47 rifle and an INSAS rifle.
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May - 8 
On May 8, two NSCN-K militants identified as ‘deputy secretaries’ Ukato and Inato were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kohima town in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post. One 9mm pistol, one grenade, 49 live rounds and one knife were recovere
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On May 8, two NSCN-K militants identified as ‘deputy secretaries’ Ukato and Inato were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kohima town in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post. One 9mm pistol, one grenade, 49 live rounds and one knife were recovered from them.
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May - 8 
On May 8, unidentified militants, lobbed a grenade at Choipani Market in Dalu in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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On May 8, unidentified militants, lobbed a grenade at Choipani Market in Dalu in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 8 
Security forces shot dead an unidentified militant belonging to the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Leupani Nala in Chirang Reserve Forest, approximately three km from Ultapani village in Kokrajhar District
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Security forces shot dead an unidentified militant belonging to the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Leupani Nala in Chirang Reserve Forest, approximately three km from Ultapani village in Kokrajhar District on May 8, reports The Shillong Times. One factory made 7.65mm pistol, one country made rifle, 200 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, 14 grenades, 150 Kg of ration, large number of blankets and other war like stores were recovered from the hideout area.
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May - 8 
SFs arrested a senior NDFB-IKS militant, Bisonjit Mushaharu alias Tarzan, from a roadside restaurant at Chhaygaon in Kamrup (rural) District, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered 10 rounds AK-47 ammunition, one round of 7.65 ammunition and a pis
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SFs arrested a senior NDFB-IKS militant, Bisonjit Mushaharu alias Tarzan, from a roadside restaurant at Chhaygaon in Kamrup (rural) District, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered 10 rounds AK-47 ammunition, one round of 7.65 ammunition and a pistol magazine, detonators, fuse wires, one mobile phone with SIM card and a personal diary from the possession of the militant.
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May - 8 
State and Central Intelligence Agencies in Tamil Nadu feel that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activists are getting regrouped with active help of some social activists, NGOs, human rights activists and journalists, reports The Pioneer
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State and Central Intelligence Agencies in Tamil Nadu feel that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activists are getting regrouped with active help of some social activists, NGOs, human rights activists and journalists, reports The Pioneer on May 9. “We are surprised and shocked at the over-enthusiasm shown by some of the journalists to portray that there is no Maoist activities in Tamil Nadu. We know for sure that Leftist extremists are active in the State and they are trying to bring all Dalit youths under their flag. The last two years saw many arms training programmes held by Maoists and their frontal organisations to some sections of the society,” a senior intelligence officer told The Pioneer.
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May - 8 
The formal termination of the 14 year old ceasefire agreement between the Centre and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on April 27 has pushed the Myanmar-based cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent facti
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The formal termination of the 14 year old ceasefire agreement between the Centre and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on April 27 has pushed the Myanmar-based cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent faction (ULFA-I) into a deep crisis as cross-border movement of its cadres and materials facilitated by the Naga outfit have come to an halt, reports Times of India on May 9.
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May - 8 
The Special Court for National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ernakulam in Kerala on May 8 sentenced 10 convicts in the sensational palm chopping case to 8 years of rigorous imprisonment and three others have been sentenced to two years of rigorous impr
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The Special Court for National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ernakulam in Kerala on May 8 sentenced 10 convicts in the sensational palm chopping case to 8 years of rigorous imprisonment and three others have been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The New Indian Express. Earlier, on April 30 the Court had found 13 persons guilty of various charges including terrorism and criminal conspiracy in the cases related to the chopping of the palm of T J Joseph, a professor with the Newman College in Thodupuzha in Idukki District by the activists of radical outfit Popular Front of India (PFI). Those awarded 10-year rigorous imprisonment were found guilty under various sections of Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA), along with different sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Explosive Substances Act. The rest three were convicted for offences under IPC. The court also imposed a fine of INR 8 lakh on the 13 convicts which will be given to the victim, professor T J Joseph. There are 54 accused persons in the case, of which 37 were charge-sheeted by the NIA. As many as 31 persons have undergone trial, and six accused are absconding The incident happened on July 4, 2010, when Prof T J Joseph was returning home with his family after attending the Sunday Mass. A six-member gang pulled him out of his car and chopped off his palm for authoring a question paper that allegedly had material insulting the Prophet.
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May - 8 
Though it is close to five months since Bengaluru Police (Karnataka) arrested Mehdi Masroor Biswas, for allegedly tweeting on behalf of the dreaded terror network Islamic State (IS), they have not been able to file the charge-sheet because of various
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Though it is close to five months since Bengaluru Police (Karnataka) arrested Mehdi Masroor Biswas, for allegedly tweeting on behalf of the dreaded terror network Islamic State (IS), they have not been able to file the charge-sheet because of various issues, reports India Today on May 9. According to the report, a fresh hurdle has come in the way of the police in prosecuting Mehdi because the approval from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is pending. Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Crime) P. Ramesh said that "MHA's approval is mandatory for the prosecution of the accused in such cases. Once we receive it, we will file the chargesheet against Mehdi." Mehdi faces serious charges, as he has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 125 (Waging war against the government of any Asiatic power in alliance with the Government of India) and Sections 18 and 39 of Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA), for supporting the actions of IS in Syria and Iraq. He was arrested from his home in Bengaluru on December 13, 2014, after the British media blew his cover exposing him as the person handling the Twitter handle @ShamiWitness to carry out a pro-ISIS campaign.
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May - 8 
Top ‘commander’ of undivided National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Athurbabu Halam (41), accompanied by two other lay rebels, is on the point of laying down arms to State Police in a remote corner of the state close to border with Chittagong h
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Top ‘commander’ of undivided National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Athurbabu Halam (41), accompanied by two other lay rebels, is on the point of laying down arms to State Police in a remote corner of the state close to border with Chittagong hill-tracts of Bangladesh, reports Tripurainfo. Speaking on condition of anonymity police sources said that a group of senior officers of Police led by a Superintendent of Police (SP) left for the spot of surrender, on May 8, after receiving feedback that Athurbabu was keen to surrender after a long two decade long stint with NLFT. Police sources could not disclose more details because the matter is being handled by senior officers in utmost secrecy. 'So far as we know it is Athurbabu who contacted police to surrender but details are not with us as yet' sources said.
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May - 8 
With mobile phones being seized with regularity across jails in India, around 80 were seized from Tihar Jail in Delhi the past one year, intelligence agencies have expressed concern that this could aid terrorism as many high-profile militants are loc
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With mobile phones being seized with regularity across jails in India, around 80 were seized from Tihar Jail in Delhi the past one year, intelligence agencies have expressed concern that this could aid terrorism as many high-profile militants are locked up in these jails, The Times of India reports on May 9. Sources in the security establishment say terror elements often do their recruitments when in jail. "Most incarcerated terrorists, if holding high positions in their outfit, are ideologically motivated and good indoctrinators. They look for vulnerable small-time criminals and recruit them within the jail. When these criminals get out, they execute attacks on instructions," said an intelligence official. In this entire planning, phones play an important role as an imprisoned terrorist keeps in touch with his handler and his protege over the phone. Sources, however, say there are advantages of terrorists using cellphone as well. "If a terrorist is using cellphone in jail, it brings him under electronic surveillance. That can help agencies track plans of a terror outfit. Many foreign agencies do not interfere with incarcerated terrorists using phones. The problem is with advent of smartphones, use of whatsapp and other internet activity can make monitoring difficult," said another security establishment officer.
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May - 9 
‘Deputy Chief of the army staff’ of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Athurbabu Halam (41), accompanied by two other militants on May 9 surrendered before Director General of Police K. Nagraj in the state Police Headquarters located in Ag
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‘Deputy Chief of the army staff’ of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Athurbabu Halam (41), accompanied by two other militants on May 9 surrendered before Director General of Police K. Nagraj in the state Police Headquarters located in Agratala, reports Tripurainfo. Two other militants were identified, ’sergeant major’ Uttam Kumar Jamatia alias Wathui and ‘corporal’ of NLFT Krishna Mohan Debbarma alias Kiting. The militant submitted two M-20 Pistol, eleven pistol rounds, two pistol magazines, one Chinese made grenade, one walkie-talkie handset, three smooth bore breech loading gun (SBBL) gun and 45 rounds and Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) 7156.
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May - 9 
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in Vomku District Council Delimitation Committee (DCC), identified as Shangkhu Silsi was abducted from an unidentified spot in Pallel in Chandel District, by suspected NSCN-IM militants, on May 9, reports The
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A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in Vomku District Council Delimitation Committee (DCC), identified as Shangkhu Silsi was abducted from an unidentified spot in Pallel in Chandel District, by suspected NSCN-IM militants, on May 9, reports The Sangai Express. She was free on May 10.
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May - 9 
A militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as Champoulung Gangmei was arrested during an operation at Makhan village of Senapati District, on May 9. One 9 mm pistol loaded with two live rounds wa
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A militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as Champoulung Gangmei was arrested during an operation at Makhan village of Senapati District, on May 9. One 9 mm pistol loaded with two live rounds was recovered from him, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 9 
A retired teacher of Don Bosco School, identified as Gaganendra Sanyal was abducted Jekabari, near Garobadha in West Garo Hills District, on May 9, reports The Shillong Times.
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A retired teacher of Don Bosco School, identified as Gaganendra Sanyal was abducted Jekabari, near Garobadha in West Garo Hills District, on May 9, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 9 
A week after six prisoners including five militants escaped from William Nagar Jail in East Garo Hills District, the State Police is yet to fix the responsibility on any jail staff for their alleged laxity, reports The Shillong Times on May 10.
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A week after six prisoners including five militants escaped from William Nagar Jail in East Garo Hills District, the State Police is yet to fix the responsibility on any jail staff for their alleged laxity, reports The Shillong Times on May 10.
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May - 9 
Addressing a rally in Dantewada District, PM Modi said “The macabre drama of death will end," referring to violence by Moaists in the mineral-rich state. A lot of people were killed by "mad men on the path of violence", he added.
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Addressing a rally in Dantewada District, PM Modi said “The macabre drama of death will end," referring to violence by Moaists in the mineral-rich state. A lot of people were killed by "mad men on the path of violence", he added.
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May - 9 
At least 14 civilians, including two minor girls, were injured on May 9 in a grenade attack by militants at a busy market in Shopian District of south Kashmir, reports The Times of India. The militants hurled the grenade at a Police party in main tow
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At least 14 civilians, including two minor girls, were injured on May 9 in a grenade attack by militants at a busy market in Shopian District of south Kashmir, reports The Times of India. The militants hurled the grenade at a Police party in main town market of Shopian. The grenade missed the intended target and exploded in a crowded place, resulting in injuries to 14 people.
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May - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person and released 300 others held hostage by them in Sukma District on May 9, reports The Times of India. The Maoists had rounded up hundreds of residents of Morenga village in Sukma D
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person and released 300 others held hostage by them in Sukma District on May 9, reports The Times of India. The Maoists had rounded up hundreds of residents of Morenga village in Sukma District on May 8, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on May 9 to launch several development projects in nearby Dantewada District, another hotbed of Maoist insurgency. “The rebels killed one villager identified as Sadaram who used to coordinate the construction activities of a bridge. He was killed in a “Jan Adalat” (kangaroo court) held by Maoists. Around 300 tribals returned to their village at around 9 pm”, Sukma District Superintendent of Police (SP) D Sharawan said. Maoists in Dantewada had called a two-day bandh (shut down strike) and asked villagers to boycott PM Modi’s visit.
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May - 9 
Government of India (GoI) interlocutor R.N. Ravi, will brief the people about the status of peace talks, in Khonoma village Kohima District on May 14, reports The Telegraph on May 10.
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Government of India (GoI) interlocutor R.N. Ravi, will brief the people about the status of peace talks, in Khonoma village Kohima District on May 14, reports The Telegraph on May 10.
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May - 9 
Intelligence agencies on May 9 warned that four of the eight terrorists who had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir via Samba District may have sneaked into other parts of India to carry out terror attack, including in the national capital, reports Th
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Intelligence agencies on May 9 warned that four of the eight terrorists who had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir via Samba District may have sneaked into other parts of India to carry out terror attack, including in the national capital, reports The Times of India. As reported earlier, four out of eight were killed in two separate encounters in Samba. Agencies have recovered a note from the terrorists killed in Samba indicating the possibility of the group entering India not just to carry out the attacks in Samba. And the note indicated that Delhi could be among the possible targets of the surviving terrorists, officials said. The handwritten note recovered from the terrorists also indicates that the group is from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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May - 9 
Lanchenba faction of military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC (Lanchenba) has resolved to rename the outfit as KCP-MC (Liberation), reports Kanglaonline on May 10.
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Lanchenba faction of military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC (Lanchenba) has resolved to rename the outfit as KCP-MC (Liberation), reports Kanglaonline on May 10.
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May - 9 
On May 9, suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, numbering about seven or eight, ambushed a Police team at Anjonga village in North Garo Hills in which an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ringrang Theopilus Momin was inju
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On May 9, suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, numbering about seven or eight, ambushed a Police team at Anjonga village in North Garo Hills in which an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ringrang Theopilus Momin was injured, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 9 
On May 9, two armed militants of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) allegedly assaulted five villagers of Selhao and 6 labourers engaged in the construction work of Inter Village Road, at Selhao village in Chandel District, reports E-pao. The assa
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On May 9, two armed militants of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) allegedly assaulted five villagers of Selhao and 6 labourers engaged in the construction work of Inter Village Road, at Selhao village in Chandel District, reports E-pao. The assaulted villagers were identified as Seikhomang Haokip, Lunsei Haokip, Jamkhongam Haokip and the assaulted villagers have been identified as Sh Subash, JCB Driver S Herojit, JCB Driver Salam Romesh and JCB 2nd Driver Chungkham Naoba.
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May - 9 
On May 9, two suspects, identified as Thengkholal and Letkhothang, were arrested at Moreh in Chandel District, on May 9. One revolver and a hand grenade were recovered.
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On May 9, two suspects, identified as Thengkholal and Letkhothang, were arrested at Moreh in Chandel District, on May 9. One revolver and a hand grenade were recovered.
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May - 9 
One suspected Hmar National Army (HNA) militant identified as Thalhrothang Songate was found dead at a foothill of Saikot village in Churachandpur District, on May 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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One suspected Hmar National Army (HNA) militant identified as Thalhrothang Songate was found dead at a foothill of Saikot village in Churachandpur District, on May 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 9 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ Ashok Yadav and hardcore cadre Bhiklal Dangi in Chatra District on May 9, reports The Pioneer. Yadav, resident of Barachatti Police Station of Bihar, was currently in-
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ Ashok Yadav and hardcore cadre Bhiklal Dangi in Chatra District on May 9, reports The Pioneer. Yadav, resident of Barachatti Police Station of Bihar, was currently in-charge of Koleshwari zone of the area. Chatra Superintendent of Police (SP) Surendra Kumar Jha said that Police had received information that a CPI-Maoist squad was likely to visit villages Silwar, Kolva, Ektara and Bhalva. The purpose of this visit was to have an encounter with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) men who were also going to visit that area. After getting the information the Police team started surveillance and on the arrival of the Maoists the Police team tried to stop them and while chasing the Police party finally caught ‘sub zonal commander’ Ashok Yadav. In the interim, the Simariya Police arrested hardcore Maoist Dangi from the forest area in the District. Police Inspector of Simariya Police Station RN Choudhary confirmed the arrest of Dangi. Choudhary informed that arrested Maoist Dangi was involved in furnishing the information of Police activities to the ‘zonal commander’ Deepak Yadav. Both the arrested Maoists were sent to Chatra jail.
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May - 9 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will visit Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Dantewada District on May 9 (today) to take stock of socio-economic development initiatives being taken there, reports The Times of India. Two mega pro
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will visit Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Dantewada District on May 9 (today) to take stock of socio-economic development initiatives being taken there, reports The Times of India. Two mega projects for setting up of ultra mega steel plant and second phase of Rowghat-Jagdalpur railway line will be inaugurated during the visit, state government officials said. The PM will be visiting an education city, aimed at providing education to under-privileged children living in the area.
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May - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Maldang area in Sonitpur District on May 9, reports Times of India. The militants were trained in Myanmar. An AK-56 rifle, fo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Maldang area in Sonitpur District on May 9, reports Times of India. The militants were trained in Myanmar. An AK-56 rifle, four magazines, 37 rounds of live ammunition, two hand grenades and three mobile phones were seized from the militants, Parasar said.
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May - 9 
SFs arrested two other NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Julish Basumatari alias Jojai and Sankosh Basumatari alias Swailsha, from Lakhipathar under Charduar Police Station in Sonitpur District on May 9, reports The Assam Tribune.
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SFs arrested two other NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Julish Basumatari alias Jojai and Sankosh Basumatari alias Swailsha, from Lakhipathar under Charduar Police Station in Sonitpur District on May 9, reports The Assam Tribune.
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May - 9 
Some unidentified militants reportedly fired at 5 Assam Rifles troops based at Chenmoho in Mon District, on May 9, reports Nagaland Post. There has been no report of casualty.
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Some unidentified militants reportedly fired at 5 Assam Rifles troops based at Chenmoho in Mon District, on May 9, reports Nagaland Post. There has been no report of casualty.
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May - 9 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Ajith alias K. Muralidharan alias Thomas Joseph from a hospital at Talegaon Dabhade near Pune, who has been absconding f
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Ajith alias K. Muralidharan alias Thomas Joseph from a hospital at Talegaon Dabhade near Pune, who has been absconding for the last 25 years, reports The Hindu on May 10. According to ATS sources, he was arrested along with his young aide, identified as Ismail Hamza Chiragpilli alias Pravin alias James Mathew and produced before a special judge on May 9.
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May - 9 
To counter possible threats from smugglers and terror outfits targeting the Gujarat coast, the Indian Navy has integrated eight coastal radar stations in the state under the National Command Control Communication Intelligence (NC3I) programme, Indian
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To counter possible threats from smugglers and terror outfits targeting the Gujarat coast, the Indian Navy has integrated eight coastal radar stations in the state under the National Command Control Communication Intelligence (NC3I) programme, Indian Express reports on May 10. The commissioning of the INS Sardar Patel naval base, with its advanced technology, will enhance the NC3I intelligence network. The coastal radar stations are located at Porbandar, Dwarka, Mangrol, Gopnath, Diu, Daman, Navadra and the recent one was launched at Hazira. A total of 20 Naval radar stations and 31 Coast Guard radar stations across the country have so far been connected under NC3I. It can track more than 30,000 ships, even those plying in the Indian Ocean and South China Sea. There are 11 automatic identification systems (AIS) in Gujarat which have been recently brought under the programme. Automatic identification systems are sensor-based and transmit information to the eight radar stations. These 11 AIS are both on terrain and at sea. Chief of Naval Staff R K Dhowan, who was attending the commissioning of the INS Sardar Patel, said, “There are eight coastal radar stations of the Navy in Gujarat which have now been brought under this programme. The commissioning of the new Navy base at Porbandar will bring faster intelligence collection, interception and dissemination, bringing in tight coastal security in the state”. The officials added that the programme runs on an information system set up in Delhi, as its headquarters called the Information Analysis and Management System (IMAC) that is the nodal centre. According to Naval officers, the IMAC works on satellite and data circuit systems set up at Navy bases across the country. The information, collected from various radars and sensors, is sent to various radar stations though Satcom. The information collected from sensors is compared to assess threats to the coast. The NC3I programme aids real time operation at sea through detection of targets, aerial surveillance and by making aerial attacks faster. The data collected from radars and AIS system is combined at IMAC. The most helpful feature of the system is to give voice commands, specially to the Coast Guard vessels that carry out operations close to the coast. The 43 ports of Gujarat that are in the high priority list for security by the Navy and Coast Guard would be monitored under this project. The programme has brought the coastal surveillance systems of the Navy and the Coast Guard under one project for better co-ordination. The programme also covers the radars of the Coast Guard in Gujarat set up at their coastal stations in Okha, Porbandar, Pipavav, Hazira, to name a few. The radars of the Coast Guard that keep watch on the vessels close to the state coast through the AIS transponders will now be aiding NC3I systems while the Coast Guard can also keep track of them.
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May - 9 
Tripura Police on May 9 arrested 24 Myanmarese national for illegally entering the country at Meleghar in Sipahijala District, reports Nagaland Post. Police also arrested a State resident Kurban Ali, and a Kashmiri youth, Amir Hossain, during the inc
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Tripura Police on May 9 arrested 24 Myanmarese national for illegally entering the country at Meleghar in Sipahijala District, reports Nagaland Post. Police also arrested a State resident Kurban Ali, and a Kashmiri youth, Amir Hossain, during the incident.
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May - 9 
Two students of Lila Singh Khongnang Khong School, identified as Yaikhom Kumdamba and Moirangthem Shakhenba, were allegedly abducted on May 9 by unidentified militants from Thangmeiband in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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Two students of Lila Singh Khongnang Khong School, identified as Yaikhom Kumdamba and Moirangthem Shakhenba, were allegedly abducted on May 9 by unidentified militants from Thangmeiband in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 9 
Two women were injured in an explosion inside a house in Bardhaman District on May 9, reports Indian Express. According to the Police, the house was used to stock crude bombs. “The house is located in Begunkhola village. It collapsed from the impact
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Two women were injured in an explosion inside a house in Bardhaman District on May 9, reports Indian Express. According to the Police, the house was used to stock crude bombs. “The house is located in Begunkhola village. It collapsed from the impact of the blast, leaving two women injured,” Bardhaman Superintendent of Police (SP) Kunal Agarwal said. A senior police official said the house belonged to one Sanjoy Ghosh who was arrested from Katwa in the same District in connection to a criminal case a few days ago. The bomb squad reached the spot and collected samples for forensic examination.
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May - 9 
Unidentified assailants hurled a petrol bomb at the office of Bio-Resource Development Centre, Agriculture Department at 5th Mile, Upper Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on May 10.
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Unidentified assailants hurled a petrol bomb at the office of Bio-Resource Development Centre, Agriculture Department at 5th Mile, Upper Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times on May 10.
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May - 9 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), has taken back its order to impose Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in all Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Indian Express on May 10. The order extending AFSPA to all districts of the state, wh
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), has taken back its order to impose Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in all Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Indian Express on May 10. The order extending AFSPA to all districts of the state, which was issued in March, had led to sharp criticism from Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. In the latest notification issued on May 5, the UMHA said that AFSPA will be implemented in nine Police stations bordering Assam and the order would be reviewed after six months.
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May - 10 
A Block Development Officer (BDO), identified as Laben Ch Marak was shot at by unidentified assailants, on May 10, at a village near Jengjal in West Garo Hills District, reports The Times of India.
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A Block Development Officer (BDO), identified as Laben Ch Marak was shot at by unidentified assailants, on May 10, at a village near Jengjal in West Garo Hills District, reports The Times of India.
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May - 10 
In a joint operation, the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 215th battalion, Jamui Police and Special Task Force (STF) recovered explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Jamui District on May 10, reports ANI. A ra
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In a joint operation, the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 215th battalion, Jamui Police and Special Task Force (STF) recovered explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Jamui District on May 10, reports ANI. A raid was conducted after a tip-off was received about the presence of Maoists in the region and 6.5 quintal of ammonium nitrate, used for making explosives, was recovered from the spot, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jayant Kant. Nine sets of uniform, anti-state banners etc were also among the things recovered from the spot.
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May - 10 
Police have taken action against some prison staff for May 3 Williamnagar jailbreak which resulted in escape of six prisoners including five militants, reports The Shillong Times on May 11.Informing this , Additional Director General (DG) prisons, BL
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Police have taken action against some prison staff for May 3 Williamnagar jailbreak which resulted in escape of six prisoners including five militants, reports The Shillong Times on May 11.Informing this , Additional Director General (DG) prisons, BL Buam, however, did not reveal the names of the jail staff and the nature of action taken against them.
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May - 10 
Police on May 10, recovered a Chinese Grenade with ammunitions and other items, along NH-155 near Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Kohima District reports Nagaland Post. The recovered items include one Chinese grenade, one INSAS LMG magazi
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Police on May 10, recovered a Chinese Grenade with ammunitions and other items, along NH-155 near Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Kohima District reports Nagaland Post. The recovered items include one Chinese grenade, one INSAS LMG magazine, 73 rounds of 5.56 mm calibre.
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May - 10 
Security Force (SF) personnel on May 10 launched search operations for the militants responsible for the grenade attack at a busy market in Shopian District on May 9 in which 15 people were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that Police a
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Security Force (SF) personnel on May 10 launched search operations for the militants responsible for the grenade attack at a busy market in Shopian District on May 9 in which 15 people were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that Police and Army cordoned off Mimander area after reports of Waseem Malla, a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hiding in the area. The cordon and search operation was going on when reports last came in.
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May - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has threatened a violent backlash against any attempt to re-launch the controversial Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) campaign — arming villagers to take on the Maoists, reports The Times of I
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has threatened a violent backlash against any attempt to re-launch the controversial Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) campaign — arming villagers to take on the Maoists, reports The Times of India on May 11. For revival of a 'jan jagaran abhiyan' (people’s awareness campaign) to wean away people from Maoists, a massive public meeting has been convened by ‘Vikas Sangharsh Samiti’ (struggle for development organisation) at Dantewada on May 25, second death anniversary of Mahendra Karma, who spearheaded the ‘salwa judum’ movement. Karma was among frontline Congress leaders killed in a deadly Maoist attack in Bastar in May 25, 2013. Former ‘salwa judum’ leaders, including Sukhdeo Tati and Chaitram Atami, are also associated with the fresh move to revive a movement against the Maoists. However, the Maoists issued a statement to the local media, describing the move as "Salwa Judum-II" and calling upon people to fight back the new 'repressive movement'. CPI-Maoist Dandakaranya special zonal committee spokesman Gudsa Usendi said party has given a call to Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), military wing of Maoists, to bring such people to peoples' court and take action. Maoists claimed Salwa Judum-II in the name of peace and development was in fact aimed at selling off the natural resources to domestic and foreign capitalists. "The heroic masses of Bastar will defeat Salwa Judum-II. The revolutionary movement and People's War would avenge the 'jan jagaran' as it did to Mahendra Karma and other members of salwa judum," the statement said.
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May - 10 
The Kerala Police arrested A Rajeesh, a close aide of recently-held Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh, from Payyoli in Kozhikode District on May 10, reports english.manoramaonline.com. Rajeesh, native of Thikkody, was instru
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The Kerala Police arrested A Rajeesh, a close aide of recently-held Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh, from Payyoli in Kozhikode District on May 10, reports english.manoramaonline.com. Rajeesh, native of Thikkody, was instrumental in bringing arms to Roopesh and his team, the Police said, adding that his car had been used for such purposes. The Intelligence had been keeping a close watch on him for a long time. His phone calls too were screened by the agency. It is believed that Rajeesh brought arms, including guns, to Maoists in Kozhikode, Kannur and Wayanad forests.
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May - 10 
The Sentinel reports that Arunachal Pradesh Police recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, three 7.62 ammunition, eleven AK-47 ammunitions, seven 0.32 ammunition and an AK-47 bayonet with scabbard, along with INR 24,000, from residence of an abductor identifie
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The Sentinel reports that Arunachal Pradesh Police recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, three 7.62 ammunition, eleven AK-47 ammunitions, seven 0.32 ammunition and an AK-47 bayonet with scabbard, along with INR 24,000, from residence of an abductor identified as Togo Rebe on May 10, from Julli village in Papum Pare District. Rebe and two other unidentified abductors were arrested for abducting an individual identified as Ahung Wangsa.
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May - 10 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) data shows civilian killings have almost doubled as compared to the combined killings of security personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres over the last five years, reports intoday.in
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) data shows civilian killings have almost doubled as compared to the combined killings of security personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres over the last five years, reports intoday.in. Since 2010, around 61 percent of the killings in the Red zone have been of civilians. Most of them were branded as ‘police informers’ by Maoists. Nearly 45 percent of the civilians killed are those who are suspected to be helping the Police. This could also include people who do not follow the orders of the Maoist leaders. Officials on the ground say the number of civilians killed by Maoists could be much higher, but most cases are never reported. "Families of victims and the locals live in fear, they don't even have the courage to report a killing to the police," said an official.
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May - 10 
Unidentified assailants, on May 10, hurled a petrol bomb at Soil Conservation office at Jowai in West Jaintia Hill District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Unidentified assailants, on May 10, hurled a petrol bomb at Soil Conservation office at Jowai in West Jaintia Hill District, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 11 
A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Irfan, who had sneaked into Uttar Pradesh from Nepal in disguise of an earthquake victim, was arrested by intelligence agencies and a team from Special Cell of the Delhi Police from Bahraich on May 11, reports The Ti
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A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Irfan, who had sneaked into Uttar Pradesh from Nepal in disguise of an earthquake victim, was arrested by intelligence agencies and a team from Special Cell of the Delhi Police from Bahraich on May 11, reports The Times of India. Irfan Ahmed alias Papu is also alleged to be the head of Indian Mujahideen's (IM) Nepal branch, according to dnaindia.com. Director General of Police (DGP) UP A K Jain said Irfan was wanted in connection with the Rajdhani Express blast in Kanpur in 1993. "He was released on parole in 2004 after which he initially fled to Kolkata and then took refuge in Bhairwa area near Kathmandu in Nepal...He was arrested in Nepal on a tip-off of the Indian intelligence agencies and was lodged at Palpa jail. But the prison building collapsed in the recent earthquake after which he fled Nepal," Jain said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Special Cell (SC) Delhi Police S N Srivastava too confirmed Irfan's arrest in Delhi on May 11. "He was hand-in-glove with a listed LeT operative Amir Raza Khan who now works for Indian Mujahideen. During his stay in Nepal Irfan was being funded by Amir Raza and the financial transactions were taking place through Western Union Money transfer and a Nepal based financial institution by the name of Prabhu Money transfer," SN Srivastava said. Intelligence sources say they have strong and irrefutable evidence to suggest that Irfan was involved actively in indoctrination of gullible Muslim youths from India in Nepal and was involved in sending them to Pakistan for further training. Irfan's son Abrar Ahmed alias Mohammad Issa (30) was arrested in 2006 on charges of working as a LeT operative after 2 kilogram RDX [Research Development Explosive] was recovered from him following an interception in New Delhi. He was rounded up along with his aide Abu Anas, a Pakistani national. According to Special Cell, Irfan was living in Nepal as a businessman dealing in jackets and also opened a cyber café which was to act as the communication hub for the Tanzeem, reports dnaindia.com. "During the time Irfan Ahmed was in Tihar Jail, he met Aasif Reza the founder of IM and Mushtaq Zargar (Released in Kandhahar, Afghanistan by the Government of India during the Air India hijacking incident). It was Aasif Reza who proposed to Ahmed the formation of a new Tanzeem (group) called IM...Reza who was killed in an encounter in Gujarat, before his death had introduced Ahmed to his brother and now co-chief of IM Amir Reza in Kolkata and it was decided that Ahmed will head the Nepal branch of the group. His duty was to indoctrinate Indian youth in Nepal to travel to Pakistan for arms training. He also was the main liaison for terrorists from Lashker-e-Toiba often providing them with a place to stay and information on the routes," said S N Srivastava, Special Commissioner of Police Special Cell.
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May - 11 
A militant of KCP, identified as Konthoujam Ample Singh alias Open was arrested from Khurai Ningthoubung Puja Lampak in Imphal East District, on May 11, reports E-pao. Twelve demand letters of KCP outfit were recovered from him.
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A militant of KCP, identified as Konthoujam Ample Singh alias Open was arrested from Khurai Ningthoubung Puja Lampak in Imphal East District, on May 11, reports E-pao. Twelve demand letters of KCP outfit were recovered from him.
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May - 11 
A women militant of the Maoist faction of KCP (KCP-Maoist), identified as Hemam Priyaluxmi alias Ninghannganbi was arrested from Moirang Hemam Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao.
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A women militant of the Maoist faction of KCP (KCP-Maoist), identified as Hemam Priyaluxmi alias Ninghannganbi was arrested from Moirang Hemam Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao.
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May - 11 
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was among two CRPF personnel killed in a militant attack on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Anantnag District on May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The attack took place when CR
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was among two CRPF personnel killed in a militant attack on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Anantnag District on May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The attack took place when CRPF personnel were deployed on the highway near Halmulla in Sangam area. The militants, believed to be three in number, fired from point blank range on two CRPF personnel identified as ASI Omkar Singh and Constable Tilak Raj. Both of them died on the spot. Militants snatched an AK-47 rifle and a magazine from the ASI and the INSAS rifle from the Constable. However, the INSAS rifle was later found in a nearby canal. Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 11 
Assam Rifles (AR), recovered eight kilo grams of RDX, 2 kilos of iron nails, 3 kilos of glass pieces, one battery, six electric detonators, 26 gelatine sticks, 40 metres of electric wire, 1 kg of commercial explosives, 2 kilos of iron pallets and one
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Assam Rifles (AR), recovered eight kilo grams of RDX, 2 kilos of iron nails, 3 kilos of glass pieces, one battery, six electric detonators, 26 gelatine sticks, 40 metres of electric wire, 1 kg of commercial explosives, 2 kilos of iron pallets and one hand grenade while conducting a raid at the outskirts of Tumnoupokpi village in Senapati District, on March 11, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 11 
Chhattisgarh Government has written to Union Ministry of Home Affairs seeking Nagaland's Indian Reserve Battalions, especially for the worst-hit Bastar region, reports The Times of India on May 12. Chief Minister Raman Singh said, "Experience shows t
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Chhattisgarh Government has written to Union Ministry of Home Affairs seeking Nagaland's Indian Reserve Battalions, especially for the worst-hit Bastar region, reports The Times of India on May 12. Chief Minister Raman Singh said, "Experience shows that Nagaland battalions were very useful in fighting the Naxalites. They are very good at jungle warfare." The Indian Express on May 12 quotes Raman Singh saying, “The Constitution does not allow deployment [Army] against our own people, and neither does my heart. For the sake of argument, if the Army is deployed, the issue [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency] can be solved in four hours. But this should never happen”. Reacting to suggestions made by some local leaders about the revival of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), albeit under a different avatar, Singh said the issue — of local villagers being brought to the forefront in the fight against Maoists — was a “highly sensitive” one. If villagers, alongside Security Forces, were to tackle Maoists head-on in the open, the Government would have to ensure their protection, Singh told The Indian Express.
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May - 11 
Designated camp of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) located at Semol in Ukhrul District has been shifted, reports E-pao on May 12.
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Designated camp of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) located at Semol in Ukhrul District has been shifted, reports E-pao on May 12.
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May - 11 
Dimapur police has informed all authorized dealers, vendors and shops dealing with police and defence personnel items and clothing to report to the police station “having jurisdiction” and submit their authorization letter/permits and other related d
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Dimapur police has informed all authorized dealers, vendors and shops dealing with police and defence personnel items and clothing to report to the police station “having jurisdiction” and submit their authorization letter/permits and other related documents, reports Nagaland Post on May 12.
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May - 11 
Four persons including Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist)-backed ‘Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee’ (PSBJC), were convicted by a Court in West Medinipur District on May 11, for sedition a
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Four persons including Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist)-backed ‘Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee’ (PSBJC), were convicted by a Court in West Medinipur District on May 11, for sedition and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 2008, reports The Hindu. “Other than Mahato, Sukhsanti Baske, Sambhu Soren and Sagun Murmu associated with the PSBJC have also been convicted by the Court. Two others — Raja Sarkhel and Prasoon Chattopadhyay — have been convicted of sedition but the Court absolved them of charges under the UAPA brought by the prosecution,” said Mrinal Kanti Chowdhury, the counsel of the accused.
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May - 11 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), in an email statement on May 11, released images of six rifles that they claim to have taken from Assam Rifles personnel during the May 3 ambush in the Changlangshu area of Mon Distric
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), in an email statement on May 11, released images of six rifles that they claim to have taken from Assam Rifles personnel during the May 3 ambush in the Changlangshu area of Mon District in Nagaland, reports Times of India. Five of the rifles are AK-47s and one is an INSAS rifle.
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May - 11 
On May 11, a combined team of Bishnupur Police and Gorkha Rifles search operation at Keinou Thongkha in Bishnupur District and arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Yengkhom Amarjit Singh alias Thamang
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On May 11, a combined team of Bishnupur Police and Gorkha Rifles search operation at Keinou Thongkha in Bishnupur District and arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Yengkhom Amarjit Singh alias Thamanglang. One 9mm pistol with magazine having two live rounds was recovered from him.
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May - 11 
On May 11, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Tekcham Naocha alias Handsomeboy was arrested at Keirak Tomal Makhong in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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On May 11, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Tekcham Naocha alias Handsomeboy was arrested at Keirak Tomal Makhong in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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May - 11 
On May 11, a militant of Unification faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-U), identified as Yehekhu Achumi was arrested for extortion, from Rail Bazar area in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post.
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On May 11, a militant of Unification faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-U), identified as Yehekhu Achumi was arrested for extortion, from Rail Bazar area in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post.
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May - 11 
On May 11, Police had arrested two more cadres of the outfit, Amar Paul alias Gudu (27) and Chittaranjan Sarkar (23) from Santinagar in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. The two cadres were arrested along with a pistol, live ammunition, one m
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On May 11, Police had arrested two more cadres of the outfit, Amar Paul alias Gudu (27) and Chittaranjan Sarkar (23) from Santinagar in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. The two cadres were arrested along with a pistol, live ammunition, one magazine and three mobile handsets. The NLFB is a newly-formed Bengali extremist group functioning from neighbouring State of West Bengal. Sources said that Abhijit Das is the ‘commander-in-chief’- cum- ‘chairman’ of the outfit while one Suraj is the ‘deputy commander-in-chief’.
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May - 11 
One person, identified as Mohammad Taz was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1, 30,000 on May 11 in Hazaribagh, reports Business Standard. Mohammad Taz, hails from Asansol in West Bengal, and is a tailor b
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One person, identified as Mohammad Taz was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1, 30,000 on May 11 in Hazaribagh, reports Business Standard. Mohammad Taz, hails from Asansol in West Bengal, and is a tailor by profession. According to Police he got the fake notes from one Bablu Khan of Bardhaman in West Bengal and came here to exchange them with a man in lieu of original notes of INR 55,000.
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May - 11 
People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Dinesh Gope (33) in an interview has said the group’s “philanthropic work” is making it popular among the neglected tribes and the group has 7000-8000 cadres across the country, including Odisha, Chhat
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People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Dinesh Gope (33) in an interview has said the group’s “philanthropic work” is making it popular among the neglected tribes and the group has 7000-8000 cadres across the country, including Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and West Bengal, reports The Hindustan Times on May 12. Gope said the PLFI was talking to tea garden labourers to extend its base to Assam after having spread to Uttarakhand and Haryana. He also claimed his cadres were in Sri Lanka, Mauritius, China and Nepal for talks with “like-minded organisations”. He further claimed a major chunk of the “levy” they collect from contractors, businessmen and mine owners – the amount is estimated to run into several crores – goes into a slew of “welfare programmes” that help them connect with the people. The PLFI claimed it is running at least 16 residential schools in Jharkhand, as well as one school each in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. They have also 48 acres of land in Bihar to set up educational institutions. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 11 
Police on May 11 arrested two militants of the United Peoples Liberation Army (UPLA) from Malidahar village in Cachar District, reports The Shillong Times. Police raided the area and arrested both the extremists who were from Diphu area of Karbi Angl
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Police on May 11 arrested two militants of the United Peoples Liberation Army (UPLA) from Malidahar village in Cachar District, reports The Shillong Times. Police raided the area and arrested both the extremists who were from Diphu area of Karbi Anglong District.
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May - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) are on high alert for the dawn-to-dusk Garo Hills shutdown called by group A’chik Matgrik Elite force (AMEF), on May 11, reports The Shillong Times. The shut down has been called for to protest the killing of their ‘commander in
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Security Forces (SFs) are on high alert for the dawn-to-dusk Garo Hills shutdown called by group A’chik Matgrik Elite force (AMEF), on May 11, reports The Shillong Times. The shut down has been called for to protest the killing of their ‘commander in chief’ Jack Marak, by SFs. Earlier, Kuwatsring Matgrik,’ the publicity secretary’ of AMEF alleged that Jack Marak was not killed in gun battle, but was shot dead later.
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May - 11 
Security Forces (SFs), launched an operation, and arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Asom (MULTA) militant, identified as Waidur Rehman, from Musalmanpara village in Gossaigaon sub-division of Kokrajhar District on May 11, reports The Shil
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Security Forces (SFs), launched an operation, and arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Asom (MULTA) militant, identified as Waidur Rehman, from Musalmanpara village in Gossaigaon sub-division of Kokrajhar District on May 11, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered a country made 7.62 mm rifle was recovered from his possession.
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May - 11 
SFs on May 11 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Prasanjit Islary and Biton Basumatary, in Kusumdisha area of Chirang District, reports The Shillong Times
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SFs on May 11 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Prasanjit Islary and Biton Basumatary, in Kusumdisha area of Chirang District, reports The Shillong Times. The duo was allegedly involved in extortions on behalf of NDFB-IKS. SFs have recovered a 7.65 mm pistol, a magazine, a grenade and some other ammunition from their possession.
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May - 11 
The 12 hour strike called by Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) and silently supported by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), passed off with no untoward incidents, reports The Telegraph on May 12. The strike was called in protest against the kil
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The 12 hour strike called by Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) and silently supported by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), passed off with no untoward incidents, reports The Telegraph on May 12. The strike was called in protest against the killing of AMEF ‘commander in chief’ Jack Marak on May 2.
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May - 11 
Two assailants, identified as Lanchinglian and Francis accused in the firing incident at Pallel in Thoubal District, on May 5, were arrested on May 11, reports The Sangai Express. A gun suspected to be used by them in the firing was also seized.
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Two assailants, identified as Lanchinglian and Francis accused in the firing incident at Pallel in Thoubal District, on May 5, were arrested on May 11, reports The Sangai Express. A gun suspected to be used by them in the firing was also seized.
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May - 11 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Anil (44) alias Remanan and Anandan (50) were arrested from Kundara area of Kollam District on May 11, reports The Hindu. Commenting on the arrest Superintendent of Police (SP), Ko
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Anil (44) alias Remanan and Anandan (50) were arrested from Kundara area of Kollam District on May 11, reports The Hindu. Commenting on the arrest Superintendent of Police (SP), Kollam Rural, S. Sasikumar said the duo had links with Maoist leader Roopesh who was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Police from Coimbatore.
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May - 11 
Two labourers identified as Abung and Premanand were killed by an unidentified militant group during ‘interrogation’, reports The Sangai Express on May 12. Three civilians including a twelve year old student, identified as Konthoujam Bishal were repo
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Two labourers identified as Abung and Premanand were killed by an unidentified militant group during ‘interrogation’, reports The Sangai Express on May 12. Three civilians including a twelve year old student, identified as Konthoujam Bishal were reportedly missing since past 15 days. Abung and Premanand were working in of Negi Home Academy, a residential school, at Maipou Khullen in Senapati District. All three, including the 12 year old was assaulted by militant on the allegations that they were informers. In the audio recording later given to the relatives of the child, he allegedly confessed that he was with Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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May - 11 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 11 asserted that the government would do everything to bring Dawood Ibrahim to justice, reports The Times of India. "India has credible information about his presence in Pakistan... Despite overwhelming
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 11 asserted that the government would do everything to bring Dawood Ibrahim to justice, reports The Times of India. "India has credible information about his presence in Pakistan... Despite overwhelming documentary and other evidence handed over to Pakistan, Pakistan has failed to locate Dawood Ibrahim and initiate legal process," Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament). "Whether we have to pursue Pakistan or pressurize it, we will not rest till Dawood Ibrahim is brought back," Singh said and added that India had maintained pressure on Pakistan at all levels over the issue. He said Pakistan had "failed" to track him down despite being provided with "overwhelming evidence" about his presence there, based on "credible information". India has provided Pakistan details of Dawood's Pakistani passports and addresses from time to time, asking it to locate and hand him over to it. However, information provided by India on the location of Dawood Ibrahim as well as details of passports being used by him does not exist in the immigration records of Pakistan, Islamabad's Interpol division have told their counterparts in New Delhi, indicating that Pakistan has not put Dawood and his family members on a watchlist which would have resulted in them being detained at ports and airports. In its dossier, India has shared details of four passports - two issued by Pakistan and one each by UAE and Yemen. One of the Pakistani passports is numbered G866537 and has been issued from Rawalpindi. A717288, and the one from Yemen is F823692, as per the dossier. Another Pakistani passport issued from Karachi, describes his profession as a businessman. This passport, numbered A1332945, is in the name of Shaikh Abdul. India is also said to have provided the details of his four addresses in Pakistan which include a palatial bungalow in the hilly area of Noorabad in Karachi, a property at Margalla Road F 6/2 Street no. 22, House number 29 in Karachi and Moin Palace, 2nd Floor, Opposite Abdullah Shah Ghazi Durgah, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan.
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May - 12 
A Maoist identified as Baman Kunjan (25), working as ‘militia commander’ of Tikanpal village, was arrested by the Police during a search operation in Dantewada District on May 12, reports The Pioneer. Kunjan was allegedly involved in the attack on an
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A Maoist identified as Baman Kunjan (25), working as ‘militia commander’ of Tikanpal village, was arrested by the Police during a search operation in Dantewada District on May 12, reports The Pioneer. Kunjan was allegedly involved in the attack on anti-landmine vehicle on Cholnar-Kirandul road in Dantewada on April 13, thereby leaving five Policemen killed and eight others injured, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Kirandul MZ Baig informed. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] pamphlets were recovered from his possession.
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May - 12 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Guddu Yadav, was arrested along with arms and explosives from Jhikti village under Khaira Police Station limits in Jamui District on May 12, reports The Business Standard.
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Guddu Yadav, was arrested along with arms and explosives from Jhikti village under Khaira Police Station limits in Jamui District on May 12, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers raided the village and arrested the Maoist from his house. A country-made rifle, five live cartridges and ten detonators have been seized from the Maoist.
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May - 12 
Addressing a meet-the-press programme in Kochi on May 12, Communist Party of India (CPI) Kerala State unit secretary Kanam Rajendran said the CPI was opposed to the ways adopted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) but the issues were
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Addressing a meet-the-press programme in Kochi on May 12, Communist Party of India (CPI) Kerala State unit secretary Kanam Rajendran said the CPI was opposed to the ways adopted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) but the issues were relevant, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists should be treated as political prisoners, he said. He said that the Government should find solutions to the social issues raised by Maoists instead of meting out inhuman treatment to them. Rajendran also cautioned the Government against any attempt to suppress the issues by unleashing combing operations against the activists who were highlighting reality.
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May - 12 
Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has unanimously resolved that Naga business and entrepreneurs will not pay any form of taxation to any Naga Political Groups (NPGs), reports Nagaland Post on May 13.
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Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has unanimously resolved that Naga business and entrepreneurs will not pay any form of taxation to any Naga Political Groups (NPGs), reports Nagaland Post on May 13.
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May - 12 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Border Security Force (BSF) team killing a trooper in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District, striking for the third time since April 11, reports The Times of India. Maoists fired indiscri
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Border Security Force (BSF) team killing a trooper in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District, striking for the third time since April 11, reports The Times of India. Maoists fired indiscriminately on BSF personnel who were patrolling in the proximity of Chhote Baithiya BSF camp under Bande Police Station area late on April 12 night, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Singh Meena told PTI. "A BSF head constable succumbed to bullet injuries, sustained during the gunfight, while being taken to a local hospital," the SP said.
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May - 12 
claiming hands on the killing of two youths in the course of an interrogation, KRF, a Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory under United People Front (UPF) claimed that the two victims were members of Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KC
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claiming hands on the killing of two youths in the course of an interrogation, KRF, a Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory under United People Front (UPF) claimed that the two victims were members of Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP- Nando), reports Kanglaonline on May 13.
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May - 12 
Concerned over Maoists' move to radicalise tribals and youths in some parts of the State, Kerala Government has decided to "double" its developmental and welfare initiatives in vulnerable areas, reports The Economic Times on May 13. "We will be very
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Concerned over Maoists' move to radicalise tribals and youths in some parts of the State, Kerala Government has decided to "double" its developmental and welfare initiatives in vulnerable areas, reports The Economic Times on May 13. "We will be very careful," Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said when asked about the Maoist problem in some parts of the state and the arrests of its top leaders, including Roopesh, his wife Shyna and their comrades from Coimbatore earlier this month. Noting that the tribals and youths are the "real target" of the reds, the chief minister, in his recent interaction with, said, "We will double our developmental and welfare efforts in tribal areas" to effectively deal with the problem.
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May - 12 
Intelligence agencies and security forces have denied presence of militants of any outfit other than NSCN-K in the May 2 ambush which killed eight Security Forces (SFs), reports The Times of India on May 13. A source stated that the operation was car
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Intelligence agencies and security forces have denied presence of militants of any outfit other than NSCN-K in the May 2 ambush which killed eight Security Forces (SFs), reports The Times of India on May 13. A source stated that the operation was carried out only by NSCN-K as the area is also a major hideout of the outfit. Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) could be playing a supporting role. Source also added that there were no members of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in the ambush.
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May - 12 
On May 12, AR arrested an NSCN-K militant, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Kamting Phom in Longleng town in Longleng District, reports The Shillong Times. Arms and ammunition were also recovered.
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On May 12, AR arrested an NSCN-K militant, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Kamting Phom in Longleng town in Longleng District, reports The Shillong Times. Arms and ammunition were also recovered.
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May - 12 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on May 12 said that they were anticipating militant attacks like the point blank killing of two CRPF personnel at Halmulla, Sangam in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. S
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on May 12 said that they were anticipating militant attacks like the point blank killing of two CRPF personnel at Halmulla, Sangam in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of wreath laying ceremony of two CRPF personnel, Inspector General (IG) of CRPF, Atul Karwal, said the Security Forces (SFs) had anticipated the trend in view of the intelligence inputs. “It is a trend which all of us have anticipated. Preparations are afoot to meet such challenges,” he added. Commenting on the killing of two CRPF men at Halmulla, the IG CRPF said there are lessons to be learnt from the incident and the force will be better prepared in future to deal with such incidents. “We learn from such incidents and we come up better prepared to handle such incidents,” he added.
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May - 12 
The Kerala Communist Party of India (CPI) on May 12 expressed support for Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh, his wife Shyna and the other Left wing extremists arrested in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) on May 4, reports The Pionee
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The Kerala Communist Party of India (CPI) on May 12 expressed support for Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Roopesh, his wife Shyna and the other Left wing extremists arrested in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) on May 4, reports The Pioneer. “They should be considered as political prisoners. That is the position of our party,” said State CPI secretary Kanam Rajendran in Kochi. “We cannot accept the State’s tendency to oppress voices of dissent in order to protect corporate interests,” he said, adding that the Police move to arrest human rights activists in the name of Maoist hunt could not be accepted.
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May - 12 
Troops of South Bengal Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) on May 12 apprehended two inter-state smugglers, identified as Sunesh Sharma and Rajan Chopera from West Bengal's Malda District and seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having a face
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Troops of South Bengal Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) on May 12 apprehended two inter-state smugglers, identified as Sunesh Sharma and Rajan Chopera from West Bengal's Malda District and seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having a face value of INR 9,00,000, reports Business Standard. The two racketeers were apprehended in a special joint operation by BSF and Malda Police following information received by the border guard's intelligence branch that a consignment of FICN was moving from Malda to Farakka. The BSF and Police then positioned themselves at three check points to apprehend the racketeers, intercepted a car with Punjab registration and detained the two suspects, it said. On searching the car, a plastic bag containing FICN of face value of INR 9,00,000 were seized and the duo were arrested.
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May - 12 
Two ‘commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belonging to the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), who were declared “shot dead” in Sukma encounter on April 11, have issued a press statement refuting Police claims about
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Two ‘commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belonging to the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), who were declared “shot dead” in Sukma encounter on April 11, have issued a press statement refuting Police claims about the encounter and claimed that both of them are “safe and healthy”. “We are absolutely fine and healthy. We are working with the revolutionary public in Sukma as usual. Neither of us were injured nor dead in Pidmed encounter (in Sukma) last month,” said PLGA Battalion No.1 ‘commander’ Situ and Konta ‘area committee secretary’ Arjun in a joint press statement.
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May - 13 
A senior functionary of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) who attended the closed-door meeting held on May 12 between NSCN-IM and Government of India (GoI) stated that "The talks were positive on the integration
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A senior functionary of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) who attended the closed-door meeting held on May 12 between NSCN-IM and Government of India (GoI) stated that "The talks were positive on the integration issue. We also discussed setting up of more designated camps in Naga-inhabited areas in neighbouring states." reports The Telegraph.
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May - 13 
A special contractor identified as L Pati Singh has clarified that he was threatened and money was extorted from him by Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF), reports Kanglaonline on May 14.
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A special contractor identified as L Pati Singh has clarified that he was threatened and money was extorted from him by Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF), reports Kanglaonline on May 14.
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May - 13 
A tiffin bomb, planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the Security Forces (SFs), was recovered on a road under the Kondagaon Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on May 13, reports The Hindu. The st
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A tiffin bomb, planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the Security Forces (SFs), was recovered on a road under the Kondagaon Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on May 13, reports The Hindu. The steel container packed with 10-kilograms of explosive was found under a pile of gravel on the road connecting Hangwa Tiraha to Totar.
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May - 13 
According to the authorities, over 40 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from various camps in Tamil Nadu, India voluntarily left for Sri Lanka from Chennai and Tiruchirappalli with the assistance of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Ma
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According to the authorities, over 40 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from various camps in Tamil Nadu, India voluntarily left for Sri Lanka from Chennai and Tiruchirappalli with the assistance of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on May 13, reports Colombo Page. Housed in camps spread across Tamil Nadu including Gumidipoondi near Chennai, 25 of them boarded a flight from the Chennai International Airport and the rest from Tiruchirappalli, adds Press Trust of India. The exact number of refugees who left for Sri Lanka from the central Tamil Nadu town of Tiruchirappalli could not be confirmed immediately though it was reported to be over 15. Airport authorities have said the voluntary repatriation was facilitated by the UNHCR Office in Sri Lanka. Over 100,000 Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka live in Tamil Nadu. Out of them about 65,000 live in 107 camps spread across the state.
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May - 13 
Azad Ahmad Lone, a newly recruited militant in Pulwama District surrendered before Police on May 13. Lone son of Mohammad Abdullah, resident of Lelhar area of Kakpora, was missing for last 20 days and had reportedly joined Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfi
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Azad Ahmad Lone, a newly recruited militant in Pulwama District surrendered before Police on May 13. Lone son of Mohammad Abdullah, resident of Lelhar area of Kakpora, was missing for last 20 days and had reportedly joined Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit.
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May - 13 
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on May 13 convened a meeting and discussed about the security situation with Congress Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) elected from Hill Districts in connection with the ensuing Autonomous District Council (ADC) el
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Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on May 13 convened a meeting and discussed about the security situation with Congress Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) elected from Hill Districts in connection with the ensuing Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports E-pao.
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May - 13 
Eight militants of Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) were arrested from Thingsat village in Senapati District, on May 13, for the killing of two labourers on May 12, reports The Sangai Express. On the disclosure of the arrested militants the bodies of l
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Eight militants of Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) were arrested from Thingsat village in Senapati District, on May 13, for the killing of two labourers on May 12, reports The Sangai Express. On the disclosure of the arrested militants the bodies of labourers Moirangthem Dayananda and Maibam Premananda were also recovered. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘sergeant’ Hanggoulal alias Henry, ‘lance corporal’ Hemlalmon alias Eagle, and ‘private’ Lunminlen alias Arun, ’ private’ Thanglensing alias Francis, ‘private’ Thanglensing alias Francis, ‘private’ Seiminthang alias Thangneo, ‘private’ Jangkhogin alias Bron and ‘private’ Lamtinmang.
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May - 13 
Government of India (GoI) interlocutor in the talks with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), R.N. Ravi said that the solution to the protracted Naga "political problem" will be comprehensive and not piecemeal, reports The Telegraph on May 14. He a
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Government of India (GoI) interlocutor in the talks with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), R.N. Ravi said that the solution to the protracted Naga "political problem" will be comprehensive and not piecemeal, reports The Telegraph on May 14. He also stated that all outstanding issues, except a few, has been resolved. He further added that NSCN-IM demand for ‘sovereignty’ was still on the table. He added that "sovereignty has different shades" and both sides were working on it.
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May - 13 
Heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a coalfield office killing one person and injuring several others in Latehar District on May 13, reports newkerala.com. The incident took place between 9.00 am and 10.00 am as
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Heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a coalfield office killing one person and injuring several others in Latehar District on May 13, reports newkerala.com. The incident took place between 9.00 am and 10.00 am as the Maoists attacked everyone who were present at the office of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL). The Maoists also destroyed chairs, computers as well as the documents of the office. "The Maoists fired around 10 rounds and beat up workers of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). During the firing, a driver got hit; he was taken to the hospital but died during treatment," said Station House Officer, Ajay Kumar.
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May - 13 
Industry association Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on May 13 came out strongly in favour of effective checks by the government on illegal trade, which it feels causes potential loss to the exchequer and helps terror g
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Industry association Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on May 13 came out strongly in favour of effective checks by the government on illegal trade, which it feels causes potential loss to the exchequer and helps terror groups in carrying out their nefarious activities by using money made out of it, reports niticentral.com. Advisor of FICCI-CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) Deep Chand made a specific mention of film piracy which, he claimed, was generating much more money than narcotics and drug trafficking and has been a major source of terrorism funding globally. "Film piracy is one of the major illegal trades where profit earned is high and being channelised through organised crimes...Money flow in such trades is high and it is used to finance activities of terror outfits,” Chand stated. "Money generated in these illegal trades funds terror outfits like al Qaeda. India is one of the sufferers of terror activities and the government must act against this trade,” he stressed.
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May - 13 
Jailed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in West Bengal on May 13 wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that she will soon be “punished” for “disowning and convicting” Chhatradhar Mahato — “the face of Lalgarh movement a
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Jailed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in West Bengal on May 13 wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that she will soon be “punished” for “disowning and convicting” Chhatradhar Mahato — “the face of Lalgarh movement and without whom the CM could not have succeeded in bringing change” in Bengal, reports The Indian Express. On May 12, a Midnapore court had sentenced Mahato, the convener of People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), and five others to life imprisonment after holding them guilty under UAPA for their alleged links with Maoists. The letter, signed by several Maoists, has been written by IIT dropout Arnab Dam and senior leader Patit Paban Haldar. Both leaders are currently lodged at Presidency Jail. The letter stated: “The chief minister held several meetings with Mahato and asked him to spearhead the tribal movement. She promised that Mahato would be released when she would come into power. However, she disowned him after assuming office. She would be punished for this treachery… She alone did not bring change in Bengal. Many people like Chhatradhar Mahato were with her.” However, the letter — written on white paper — is yet to reach Mamata and is lying with the superintendent of Presidency Jail.
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May - 13 
Jammu and Kashmir Police and 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on May 13 busted a joint module of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfits who were planning to attack soft targets like security guards and snatch weapons from the Security For
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Jammu and Kashmir Police and 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on May 13 busted a joint module of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfits who were planning to attack soft targets like security guards and snatch weapons from the Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that they arrested two members of the module identified as Suhail Majeed Bhat, resident of Noorpora and Gulzar Ahmad Dar, resident of Nagbal Tral during the operation. The duos were involved in grenade attacks in the past. Police informed that they had hurled a grenade in December last year in Tral in which four civilians were killed and 23 were injured. The grenade was hurled on December 5, 2014, during elections in a busy market at Main Chowk, Tral. During the questioning, the duos revealed that they were working for JeM commander, Adil Pathan and Zakir of HM outfit. Police said that the grenade at Tral was lobbed by them at their behest to disturb the election process. Police also said that the further investigations have revealed that one of the arrested members of the module, Gulzar Ahmad, was also involved in timber smuggling, kidnapping and various militancy related cases in Awantipora and Tral.
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May - 13 
KNLF has threatened to invalidate Suspension of Operations (SoO) ground rules, if the State Government do not compensate the damages caused by Dogra Regiment at their designated camp, reports Kanglaonline on May 14. KNLF designated camp was recently
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KNLF has threatened to invalidate Suspension of Operations (SoO) ground rules, if the State Government do not compensate the damages caused by Dogra Regiment at their designated camp, reports Kanglaonline on May 14. KNLF designated camp was recently shifted from Hermon camp in Chandel District, to Headquarters of 20 Assam Rifles (AR).
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May - 13 
Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) militants have been relocated to 20 Assam Rifles (AR) headquarters, Tengnoupal in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile KNLF claimed that the designated camp of the outfit is not shifted, but it
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Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) militants have been relocated to 20 Assam Rifles (AR) headquarters, Tengnoupal in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile KNLF claimed that the designated camp of the outfit is not shifted, but its cadres were taken away from their camp by personnel of Dogra Regiment of Indian Army. The 6 Dogra Regiment and Chandel District Police reportedly took away 18 cadres of the militant group along with arms from Hermon camp located at Semol village in Chandel District.
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May - 13 
Militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) fired up on Assam Rifles (AR), at Changlangshu village in Mon District, on May 13, reports The Times of India. There is no report of injury or casualty in the firing.
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Militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) fired up on Assam Rifles (AR), at Changlangshu village in Mon District, on May 13, reports The Times of India. There is no report of injury or casualty in the firing.
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May - 13 
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on May 13 said government has been successful in dealing with threats to coastal security in the recent past, but did not disclose details on security grounds, reports Indian Express. Rijiju stated, “I can tell
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Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on May 13 said government has been successful in dealing with threats to coastal security in the recent past, but did not disclose details on security grounds, reports Indian Express. Rijiju stated, “I can tell this august House that in the last 11 months, we have been successful in dealing with all the threats we have...I don’t want to claim credit for that. It is the duty of the government to secure the country and we are committed to that.” He refused to divulge details on grounds of security. Regarding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Rijiju said besides LeT, “there are many other terrorist groups which are working on destroying the peace and tranquility of this country. They are a threat to our national security...They have Indian affiliates also, which are banned under the relevant laws. All the steps are being taken and I am very confident that it is paying dividend also. There is no need to really worry and say that we are not taking enough steps to secure Mumbai.” He also listed out the steps to beef up security in the coastal areas of the country and added that whole security system has been “synergised”.
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May - 13 
Non-plan funding to States for Police modernisation programme would continue, even though the central share of funding the scheme has stopped after implementation of the 14th Finance Commission recommendations, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said
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Non-plan funding to States for Police modernisation programme would continue, even though the central share of funding the scheme has stopped after implementation of the 14th Finance Commission recommendations, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on May 13, reports Business Standard. The 90:10 funding pattern would continue for category-A states such as Jammu and Kashmir and eight in the Northeast, the Minister said during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament). "After the implementation of the 14th Finance Commission, the central funding has been stopped. However, non-plan funding is continuing. "We want the states to continue with the modernisation programme as the states' share of the central tax has increased to 42 per cent after the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission," he said.
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May - 13 
On May 13, three militants of vice chairman faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC) identified as A Dharmakesh Sharma alias Kalachand Maibam Chingthang-khomba alias Khoiju and and Laishram Guni were arrested during a search
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On May 13, three militants of vice chairman faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC) identified as A Dharmakesh Sharma alias Kalachand Maibam Chingthang-khomba alias Khoiju and and Laishram Guni were arrested during a search operation in and around Kakwa Bazar in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. Further, on the disclosure of an arrested militant, another two militants of PREPAK-VC identified as L Sashikumar alias Inao and Maibam Ibomcha were arrested.
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May - 13 
Police arrested ‘Kokrajhar district commander’ of the National Liberation Front of Bengali (NLFB), Mithu Debnath (26), from Kokrajhar town on May 13, reports The Telegraph.
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Police arrested ‘Kokrajhar district commander’ of the National Liberation Front of Bengali (NLFB), Mithu Debnath (26), from Kokrajhar town on May 13, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 13 
Police on May 13 neutralised a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) manufacturing racket and arrested two persons, identified as Saraj Singh and Harpreet Singh along with FICN over INR 6,54,900, in Sangrur District, reports Business Standard. The accused
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Police on May 13 neutralised a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) manufacturing racket and arrested two persons, identified as Saraj Singh and Harpreet Singh along with FICN over INR 6,54,900, in Sangrur District, reports Business Standard. The accused were running the racket for last three years from a rented house at Patiala. Police recovered two scanners, ink, papers for use of counterfeit currency, one-sided printed currency and some other material used for fake currency from that house.
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May - 13 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘spokesman’ Sasha Choudhary said they are hoping for an early resolution of the charter of demands and signing of a memorandum of settlement (MoS) soon, reports The Assam Tribune on May
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘spokesman’ Sasha Choudhary said they are hoping for an early resolution of the charter of demands and signing of a memorandum of settlement (MoS) soon, reports The Assam Tribune on May 14. A delegation of the ULFA-PTF led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa is likely to call on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and press for expediting the peace process. The ULFA-PTF leaders who arrived in the capital early this week, has been holding talks with the Centre’s interlocutor PC Haldar. Sources said the Centre is currently in the final stages of preparing the MoS. According to reports, one of the major demands that the Centre is likely to fulfil is the grant of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the six communities of the State. The move is likely to have a political impact in the State as an outcome of the move would be that 70 per cent of the seats in the Assam Assembly are likely to be reserved for ST candidates, confirmed sources.
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May - 13 
Some villagers in Gumla District have been united to tackle the growing menace of Maoists following numerous efforts by them to recruit school children into their camps, reports newkerala.com on May 14. As many as 300 people from several villages acr
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Some villagers in Gumla District have been united to tackle the growing menace of Maoists following numerous efforts by them to recruit school children into their camps, reports newkerala.com on May 14. As many as 300 people from several villages across the District are holding meetings to counter the Maoists. The villagers said that Police have also assured help.
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May - 13 
State Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang urged Naga groups not to miss the opportunity offered by GoI Centre to find a resolution. He stated that "We should not miss the opportunity. We should pressurise all militant groups to take the opportunity", report
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State Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang urged Naga groups not to miss the opportunity offered by GoI Centre to find a resolution. He stated that "We should not miss the opportunity. We should pressurise all militant groups to take the opportunity", reports The Telegraph on May 14.
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May - 13 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has now decided to constitute a core team that will work exclusively on tracking Dawood Ibrahim and his every movement and activity, Asian Age reports on May 14. Intelligence sources said the team will be part of the oper
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has now decided to constitute a core team that will work exclusively on tracking Dawood Ibrahim and his every movement and activity, Asian Age reports on May 14. Intelligence sources said the team will be part of the operations wing of the country’s premiere intelligence agency and its mandate will be to provide regular updates on Dawood to government agencies. Even though different divisions in the IB and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) monitor activities of key terrorists and subversive elements like Dawood, there is no dedicated team that specialises in monitoring the don’s activities. Instructions have also been issued to all important intelligence and security agencies that any response on Dawood, particularly in Parliament, will henceforth be cleared at the highest level after due diligence. Apart from keeping the government informed about the latest developments related to Dawood, the proposed team will also coordinate with its foreign counterparts, particularly the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), as to how the fugitive can be brought to justice.
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May - 13 
The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militants, on May 13 ambushed Assam Rifles (AR) personnel who were on foot patrol, reports Nagaland Post. The incident happened when patrol party was moving from Changlang to Ran
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The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militants, on May 13 ambushed Assam Rifles (AR) personnel who were on foot patrol, reports Nagaland Post. The incident happened when patrol party was moving from Changlang to Rangran in Changlang District. According to a source, NSCN-K militants detonated four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during the ambush.
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May - 13 
The Supreme Court on May 13 accused the Central and the State government of “dragging its feet” on fortifying the country’s “porous” eastern border with Bangladesh despite its judgment last year that security chinks along the border are posing a thre
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The Supreme Court on May 13 accused the Central and the State government of “dragging its feet” on fortifying the country’s “porous” eastern border with Bangladesh despite its judgment last year that security chinks along the border are posing a threat to the lives of ordinary citizens, reports The Hindu. Deciding to have an independent look at what is happening on the ground, a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed a court commissioner to visit the border and report back on the state of fencing and roads along it. Earlier, in a December 17, 2014 judgment, the court directed the Centre to build motorable roads alongside the international border and install floodlights to prevent incursion and cross-border trafficking. It noted that the estimated number of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India as on December 31, 2001 was 1.2 crore.
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May - 13 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police busted a militant hideout at Kundradhan in Chasana tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District on May 13 and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Based on specific information about
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police busted a militant hideout at Kundradhan in Chasana tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District on May 13 and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Based on specific information about presence of a cache of arms and ammunition, the SFs launched a joint operation and busted the militant hideout in the District. The recoveries included two AK-56 rifles along with two magazines, 82 rounds of 7.62 mm assault rifle, a radio set and one hand grenade.
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May - 13 
Union Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said there was no proposal to bring the 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States under the 90:10 funding pattern. He said the Centre was already providing adequate
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Union Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said there was no proposal to bring the 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States under the 90:10 funding pattern. He said the Centre was already providing adequate support to states like Chattisgarh and other such states, providing them six helicopters, sanctioning 200 mobile towers and latest technologies to eliminate the Maoist threat.
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May - 14 
A final decision on future deployment of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas of Maharashtra will be taken by the Centre at end of September, 2015, said Additional Chief Secretary (Home) K P Ba
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A final decision on future deployment of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas of Maharashtra will be taken by the Centre at end of September, 2015, said Additional Chief Secretary (Home) K P Bakshi on May 14, reports The Business Standard. "We have requested Home Minister Rajnath Singh to let us continue using CRPF in Maoist-hit areas and not deploy Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in their place. He has granted our request for now and said that we will use CRPF until September, after which the Central Government will take a final call," said the Additional Chief Secretary (Home). He said that deployment of ITBP instead of CRPF would mean that Maharashtra has a lesser number of 'companies' patrolling Maoist areas. "I think the Centre wants us to deploy ITBP in place of CRPF because numbers prove that Maoism is fairly contained in Maharashtra. This exerts pressure on other states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh but our work is to put forward our viewpoint that if CRPF companies are shifted from here, the Maoist menace may get concentrated in Maharashtra," he added. He further said "One CRPF battalion has six companies. Currently, Maharashtra has five CRPF battalions which means 30 companies. In ITBP's case, one battalion has five companies. So, the number of companies will decrease by five." He said that Maharashtra government will be satisfied if the Centre provided five extra ITBP companies to the State.
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May - 14 
A gunfight reportedly took place between of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants and a rival militant group at Khoupum in Tamenglong District, on May 14, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile ZUF in a statement said that they were involved in a f
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A gunfight reportedly took place between of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants and a rival militant group at Khoupum in Tamenglong District, on May 14, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile ZUF in a statement said that they were involved in a fire fight with a combined team of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) and 2/4 Gorkha Regiment of Indian Army. ZUF accused Security Forces (SFs) of providing security to the NSCN-IM militants who have been moving freely in Nungba and Taosang.
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May - 14 
A militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as ‘captain’ Elang Pame Zeme joined rival group, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), reports The Sangai Express on May 15.
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A militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as ‘captain’ Elang Pame Zeme joined rival group, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), reports The Sangai Express on May 15.
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May - 14 
A Tura-based contractor, identified as Gaurav Harlalkar was arrested for paying extortion money to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on May 14, at Tura super market area in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA militants iden
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A Tura-based contractor, identified as Gaurav Harlalkar was arrested for paying extortion money to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on May 14, at Tura super market area in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA militants identified as Niti.G Momin, Butherson N Sangma, Elphison D Sangma and Tomen Ch Marak, who were receiving the payment were also arrested. Police also recovered INR 200000 from them.
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May - 14 
A week after Bhopal Police arrested Waqar Khan a 43-year-old man running a private security agency on May 9 with possession of wireless sets tuned to banned frequencies of Army and police, Police seized around 70 more wireless sets from him, The Time
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A week after Bhopal Police arrested Waqar Khan a 43-year-old man running a private security agency on May 9 with possession of wireless sets tuned to banned frequencies of Army and police, Police seized around 70 more wireless sets from him, The Times of India reports on May 15. He is on a Police remand till May 19. State anti-terrorist squad (ATS), military intelligence and related agencies have joined investigations following its international ramifications. At the time of arrest around four wireless sets were seized from him while he set ablaze 13 after pouring petrol over them on getting information about police action. Accused, Waqar Khan had made several trips to Pakistan, Dubai and Nepal. He is being quizzed about his visits to Pakistan, besides, his call details are being examined, the Police added. A case was registered against him under different sections of Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act. Apart from wireless sets tuned to the frequency of police and army, a set was tuned on the frequency of meteorological department.
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May - 14 
After holding an hour-long meeting with top officers of Maharashtra State Government and the region on anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the border districts of Gondia and Gadchiroli in Vidarbha region on May 14, the Uni
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After holding an hour-long meeting with top officers of Maharashtra State Government and the region on anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the border districts of Gondia and Gadchiroli in Vidarbha region on May 14, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMH) Rajnath Singh expressed confidence that the Naxalite-[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem in the country would be resolved soon, reports The Times of India. "As soon as the new government came to power at the Centre, we offered an olive branch to the Naxalites. We are still hopeful that talks would resolve the matter. Meanwhile, we are adopting the two-pronged approach of development and strict security in the affected areas," said Singh. He claimed that in the last one decade, casualty rate of civilians and Security Forces from LWE attacks had dropped by 20 to 25 percent. "I am satisfied with the way the Maharashtra Police has taken up the challenge of meeting the Naxal threat. However, I have offered any additional assistance required from the centre," added Singh. He further said all pending projects and requirements of the affected areas were discussed at the meeting. Commenting on if Indian Army can be deployed to tackle LWE problem, especially in states like Chhattisgarh, he said several strategies were discussed at the meeting but he could not make them public at this stage. "We are confident that the problem would be resolved in near future," he added.
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May - 14 
All the 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by Islamic State (IS) militants for nearly a year External Affairs Minister are ‘alive’, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj stated on May 14, reports Free Press Journal. The government was making all since
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All the 39 Indians held hostage in Iraq by Islamic State (IS) militants for nearly a year External Affairs Minister are ‘alive’, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj stated on May 14, reports Free Press Journal. The government was making all sincere efforts for the safe and early release of the Indian workers, she said. “Earlier we had six sources we told us that the Indians are alive. Now we have two more sources to corroborate the same. Out of these two, one is so solidly reliable that there is no question of not believing. They have very clearly said that all the 39 Indian are alive”, Swaraj said after meeting the families of the hostages. The ministry said Swaraj had earlier personally spoken to her counterpart Foreign Ministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as well as other friendly countries in the region for their assistance in the safe release of Indians in captivity.
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May - 14 
An extortion demand of INR 50000 issued by unidentified militants has forced the lone doctor working at Mangsang in East Garo Hills District to flee to William Nagar, reports The Shillong Times on May 15.
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An extortion demand of INR 50000 issued by unidentified militants has forced the lone doctor working at Mangsang in East Garo Hills District to flee to William Nagar, reports The Shillong Times on May 15.
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May - 14 
As Sehao villagers who fled their village few days back in the wake of the reported assault on five villagers and six labourers by Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) militants refused to return demanding the permanent shifting of the KNLF camp, th
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As Sehao villagers who fled their village few days back in the wake of the reported assault on five villagers and six labourers by Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) militants refused to return demanding the permanent shifting of the KNLF camp, three neighbouring villages have insisted that the ousted KNLF cadres be brought back to their designated camp, reports The Sangai Express on May 15.
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May - 14 
Bihar Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Md Guddu and Md Sajjad during an anti-Maoist operation at Lakshmipur under Barhat Police Stations limits in Jamui District on May 14 night, reports The Times
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Bihar Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Md Guddu and Md Sajjad during an anti-Maoist operation at Lakshmipur under Barhat Police Stations limits in Jamui District on May 14 night, reports The Times of India. Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP) Jayant Kant on May 15 said that the top brass of CPI-Maoist including Pravesh, Chirag and Arvind along with around 60 of their cadres had assembled at a secret place at Lakshmipur. Acting on a tip off the Security Forcers raided the place, however they managed to escape with their arms and ammunition leaving a few including two muskets, 17 pieces of ceilings (a kind of bullet-proof coat), 55 whistle codes (a kind of bullet-proof vest), five magazine pouches,100 handbills making strong appeal to the voters to boycott upcoming assembly polls or face dire consequences and 40 banners in support of the appeal made in the handbills targetting government officials and political leaders.
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May - 14 
Border Security Force (BSF) on May 14 stated that 25 composite Border Outposts (BOPs) out of total 65 BOPs have already been completed along the 856 km long Indo-Bangladesh international border (IB) at Tripura, to maintain stringent vigil to check sm
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Border Security Force (BSF) on May 14 stated that 25 composite Border Outposts (BOPs) out of total 65 BOPs have already been completed along the 856 km long Indo-Bangladesh international border (IB) at Tripura, to maintain stringent vigil to check smuggling and infiltration, reports The Shillong Times. “There are 245 BOPs in Tripura of which 65 BOPs are being converted to composite BOPs for stringent vigil and domination in the border. Out of 65, twenty five such BOPs have already been completed,” Inspector General (IG) of BSF, Tripura Frontier B N Sharma told reporters.
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May - 14 
Cabinet meeting held on May 14 has decided to take up the issue of violation of ground rules by groups under SoO with Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), reports The Sangai Express. The Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh revi
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Cabinet meeting held on May 14 has decided to take up the issue of violation of ground rules by groups under SoO with Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), reports The Sangai Express. The Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh reviewed the law and order situation arising out of the murder of two labourers by militants on May 12, and death of a person due to injuries inflicted by supporters of the post-murder agitation on May 14.
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May - 14 
Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Prakash Mishra on May 14 said that CRPF is evolving a strategy to prevent attacks on it and weapon snatching of its personnel deployed in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily
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Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Prakash Mishra on May 14 said that CRPF is evolving a strategy to prevent attacks on it and weapon snatching of its personnel deployed in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “We are going to change the strategy to stop weapon snatching incidents. We don’t want them to take away our weapons or that we suffer any damages in these incidents. We are working on that. It is very difficult to rule out such incidents. We are changing the Road Opening Party drill so that we are able to do our job and our personnel also remain safe. This will be done very soon.”
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May - 14 
Government of India (GoI) interlocutor for peace talks with Nagas, R.N. Ravi said that sovereignty and integration were among the subjects on the agenda of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), reports Nagaland Post on May 15. He stated that sovere
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Government of India (GoI) interlocutor for peace talks with Nagas, R.N. Ravi said that sovereignty and integration were among the subjects on the agenda of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), reports Nagaland Post on May 15. He stated that sovereignty has many meanings and many shades” but it was still being discussed by both sides in order to move forward. He however made it clear, that if ‘sovereignty’ was to mean “total independence”, then it was ruled out. He further added that NSCN-IM has kept integration as its agenda and that both the parties are “just examining” on the “best possible way” to deal with it.
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May - 14 
India on May 14 said it was the "irresponsible and inefficient" handling by various agencies in Pakistan which led to the release of 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi from jail, reports PTI.
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India on May 14 said it was the "irresponsible and inefficient" handling by various agencies in Pakistan which led to the release of 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi from jail, reports PTI. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju also said, "We have given all relevant papers, all evidence against Lakhvi. But Pakistani agencies did not produce these evidence properly before court, which resulted in his release from jail. They handled the case in a very irresponsible and inefficient manner".
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May - 14 
KNLF Semol ‘camp commander’ Laldenga has alleged that they were ousted from their designated camp of Semol together with some villagers by United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) for their unwillingness to vote for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Aut
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KNLF Semol ‘camp commander’ Laldenga has alleged that they were ousted from their designated camp of Semol together with some villagers by United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) for their unwillingness to vote for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Autonomous District Council (ADC), reports The Sangai Express on May 15.
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May - 14 
On May 14 reports that United People's Front (UPF) stated that the KRF explanation that the labourer Dayanand and Premananda died during interrogation is unacceptable. KRF is a SoO signatory under UPF.
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On May 14 reports that United People's Front (UPF) stated that the KRF explanation that the labourer Dayanand and Premananda died during interrogation is unacceptable. KRF is a SoO signatory under UPF.
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May - 14 
Para-military troopers during a search operation conducted at Hatkarra forest village in Kanker District on May 14, arrested a tribal woman, identified as Amita Dhruv alias Amit (22), for her alleged links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Ma
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Para-military troopers during a search operation conducted at Hatkarra forest village in Kanker District on May 14, arrested a tribal woman, identified as Amita Dhruv alias Amit (22), for her alleged links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Pioneer. On receiving a specific input that Maoists have taken refuge in the forest areas of the village, a Police patrol party was heading towards Hatkarra, when it came across Amita, daughter of Tulsi Ram, a resident of Katholi Mangrutola under Korar Police Station limits. According to the Police, on spotting the patrol party, Amita had run for cover which made the Police personnel suspicious and they arrested her. Amita was allegedly involved in various serious crimes, including arson, attacks and several other unlawful activities, Police said.
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May - 14 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) hinted that Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was behind May 3 ambush in Changlangshu village in Mon District, reports The Shillong Times on May 15.
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) hinted that Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was behind May 3 ambush in Changlangshu village in Mon District, reports The Shillong Times on May 15. NSCN-R stated that the attack on Security Forces (SFs) by ULFA-I’s Paresh Baruah was to make inroads in Assam to recreate a situation in his favour. It further stated that Khaplang has been misused, misguided and misled.
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May - 14 
Seeking to rebuild the trust deficit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the border dispute issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they met at a guesthouse in Xi’an on May 14, reports Indian Express. Apart from discussing border issues, financia
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Seeking to rebuild the trust deficit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the border dispute issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they met at a guesthouse in Xi’an on May 14, reports Indian Express. Apart from discussing border issues, financial investments, river water sharing and maintaining peace and tranquility, the two leaders discussed increasing cooperation on counter-terrorism. The issues of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, United Nations Security Council reforms and India’s Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) membership were also discussed , adds Hindustan Times.
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May - 14 
The Madras High Court (HC) on May 14 directed the Coimbatore ‘Q’ Branch Police not to seek further custody of the five suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were arrested at Coimbatore on May 5, reports The New Indian Exp
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The Madras High Court (HC) on May 14 directed the Coimbatore ‘Q’ Branch Police not to seek further custody of the five suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were arrested at Coimbatore on May 5, reports The New Indian Express. Stating that most of the custody period is over, Justice MM Sundresh directed the ‘Q’ branch Police not to file any application seeking Police custody of the five arrested. The arrested five, including suspected Maoist leader Roopesh and his wife Shyna, moved the HC stating that the cases against them were foisted and sought their custody orders to be stayed immediately. On May 6, a Coimbatore court sent them to 10 days of police custody.
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May - 14 
The Narendra Modi government would soon take a decision on the continuation of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), a highly successful development initiative for 88 Districts affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE), Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Sing
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The Narendra Modi government would soon take a decision on the continuation of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), a highly successful development initiative for 88 Districts affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE), Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh said on May 14, reports The Telegraph. The IAP, which lapsed in March 2015, is awaiting its second extension and reports are that most of the nine states where it was implemented want its continuation. But there are doubts whether the Modi government would extend the programme since the Planning Commission, which monitored the execution of the scheme, has folded up. "I have already apprised the Prime Minister; a decision (on it) would be taken soon; the other initiatives and schemes are going on," Singh told a news conference in Nagpur after reviewing security operations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts. Under the IAP, each District was allocated INR 300 million a year for development initiatives, based on District-specific plans approved and monitored by the Planning Commission. The scheme, which was being implemented by the Union Rural Development Ministry, began in 2010 covering 60 Districts but was later expanded to 88 Districts. Sources who attended today's review meeting said security officials brought up the issue of the IAP, which had been supporting self-employment and forest-based projects in Gadchiroli with the focus on livelihood generation. Across Maoist-affected Districts in India, the IAP is said to have been the most successful intervention with over 90 per cent of the over INR 75 billion released by the Centre spent on development projects.
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May - 14 
There were four Indians among 14 persons killed in an attack carried out by militants at Park Palace guest house in Kabul's Kolola Pushta area on May 13, reports Times of India. Agencies believe India's Ambassador to Afghanistan Amar Sinha was the pr
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There were four Indians among 14 persons killed in an attack carried out by militants at Park Palace guest house in Kabul's Kolola Pushta area on May 13, reports Times of India. Agencies believe India's Ambassador to Afghanistan Amar Sinha was the prime target of the attack. "It was known that the Indian envoy would be visiting the guesthouse on Wednesday evening... it appears the Taliban had accordingly planned the siege," an unnamed senior intelligence officer stated.
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May - 14 
Vittala Malekudiya, who has been charge sheeted by Dakshina Kannada District Police as an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, is all set to contest in the gram panchayat (GP) (village level self-Government institution) e
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Vittala Malekudiya, who has been charge sheeted by Dakshina Kannada District Police as an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, is all set to contest in the gram panchayat (GP) (village level self-Government institution) elections to be held on May 29, reports The Times of India on May 15. Vittala, a post graduate in journalism, will be contesting from Naravi gram panchayat of Belthangady taluk (revenue unit). Vittala, who has written Karnataka Administration Service (KAS) examination and is awaiting results, has the support of Dalita Hakkugala Horata Samiti, Belthangady, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) and its youth wing Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). Muneer Katipalla, state president of DYFI, said that Vittala will submit his nomination papers at Naravi GP on Saturday (May 16). "It is unfortunate that a post graduate in journalism and an aspirant for KAS has been branded as a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)]. We have decided to extend our support to Vittala in the elections. Through this, He will be giving a befitting reply to the government," Muneer said. Vittala and his father Lingappa Malekudiya were arrested on March 3, 2012, from their house in Kuthlur in Belthangady taluk and have been charged under Section 10 and 13 (3) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and sections 120 and 120 (b) of the Indian Penal Code.
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May - 15 
A court in Pune has extended Police custody of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader K Muralidharan and his aide C P Ismail till May 21, reports The Indian Express.
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A court in Pune has extended Police custody of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader K Muralidharan and his aide C P Ismail till May 21, reports The Indian Express.
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May - 15 
A piece of "highly credible" intelligence input received four months ago that indicated preparations for a "spectacular attack" on Indian assets in Afghanistan had put the country's security brass on high alert and led to a comprehensive security rev
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A piece of "highly credible" intelligence input received four months ago that indicated preparations for a "spectacular attack" on Indian assets in Afghanistan had put the country's security brass on high alert and led to a comprehensive security review, Economic Times reports on May 16. Security agencies are looking at May 13’s attack in Kabul (Afghanistan), in which four Indians were killed, in this perspective and another review is likely. The input received earlier this year stood out because it included a specific communication intercept picked up from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, stressing the need to target Indian assets in Afghanistan, said officials familiar with the matter. Intelligence officials said the "chatter" put the needle of suspicion on the Haqqani Network. Once the veracity of this input was established, alarm bells went off in New Delhi. A hijack alert was sounded for the daily Air India flight to Kabul and extra security checks were added at the Kabul airport. A high-level team was sent to Afghanistan in early February, 2015 for a thorough review of the security arrangements. The team comprised representatives from Intelligence Bureau, Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The team not only reviewed the security of the Indian embassy and the personal security of the Ambassador, but also surveyed arrangements for the Afghan parliament building, which is being built by India. The members also visited India. The members also visited Indian consulates and key project sites such as Salma dam, where India is the main executing agency. Following the review, the Air India office in Kabul is being shifted closer to the embassy in Wazir Akbar Khan, the city's most fortified area that houses high-profile foreign establishments. The security review, however, did not cover guesthouses frequented by Indians as the input made no specific mention.
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May - 15 
All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF) has decided to go ahead with its proposed agitation in view of the Government failing to respond to its demand for dissolution of the current executive committee of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), re
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All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF) has decided to go ahead with its proposed agitation in view of the Government failing to respond to its demand for dissolution of the current executive committee of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), reports The Shillong Times on May 16. Earlier AAYF federation had served an ultimatum until May 15 for the Government to dissolve the present executive committee as well as to fix the date for election to the GHADC.
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May - 15 
As Naxals-Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) continue to strike with impunity in Chhattisgarh, a major worry has gripped the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) regarding the training deficit in State Police Forces to fight the LWEs, reports The Asian Age
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As Naxals-Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) continue to strike with impunity in Chhattisgarh, a major worry has gripped the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) regarding the training deficit in State Police Forces to fight the LWEs, reports The Asian Age on May 16. The critical aspect of training may suffer a bigger hit after the Union Finance Ministry has put the Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) under the domain of the States—divesting the UMHA of its earlier powers of monitoring the scheme and allocating funds to States. “The funds will now go directly into the kitty of the states. It will be part of the state corpus. Now whether they use these funds for training and equipping their personnel to fight the Naxal menace or use it for other purposes, it will be difficult to differentiate. This may ultimately have a direct bearing on the states’ preparedness to fight the Naxal menace,” a top official said.
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May - 15 
Cyberabad Police special parties, special operations team and zonal task forces are in for a major makeover, The Hindu reports on May 16. Not only they would be armed with the latest pistols and carbines when storming hideouts of criminals, the opera
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Cyberabad Police special parties, special operations team and zonal task forces are in for a major makeover, The Hindu reports on May 16. Not only they would be armed with the latest pistols and carbines when storming hideouts of criminals, the operations too would be executed with clock-work precision, with training under the aegis of OCTOPUS (Organization for Counter Terrorists Operations) and greyhounds. Under the guidance of elite commando forces -OCTOPUS and Greyhounds, tackling terrorists and left-wing extremists respectively, specific modules were prepared for the special teams.
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May - 15 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 15 said both India and China face the threat of growing extremism and terrorism whose source “is in the same region”, reports Asian Age. Modi asserted that India and China face instability in their “shared n
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 15 said both India and China face the threat of growing extremism and terrorism whose source “is in the same region”, reports Asian Age. Modi asserted that India and China face instability in their “shared neighbourhood” that can threaten the security and slow down the economies of the two countries. “The spreading tide of extremism and terrorism is a threat we both face; for both, its source is in the same region,” he said. “We must also deal with the changing character of terrorism that has made it less predictable and more diffuse. We source a large part of our energy from the same region that faces instability and uncertain future,” Modi added. Mr Modi, who also held wide-ranging bilateral talks with his counterpart Li Keqiang, said not only the bilateral cooperation between India and China is important but also their international partnership is crucial to each other’s success. After talks the two sides issued a joint statement which also made a reference to terrorism, strongly condemning it in all its forms. “Both sides reiterated their strong condemnation of and resolute opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and committed themselves to cooperate on counter-terrorism,” the joint statement said. “They agreed that there is no justification for terrorism and urged all countries and entities to work sincerely to disrupt terrorist networks and their financing, and stop cross-border movement of terrorists, in accordance with the relevant principles and purposes of the UN Charter and international laws,” it said. India and China also called for an early conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
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May - 15 
Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) in a press statement questioned the "ideology" of NSCN-IM, reports E-pao. NSCN-K stated that was "high time for reality to dawn and the Nagas have been "spellbound by Muivah's 17 years of negotiation with Government
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Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) in a press statement questioned the "ideology" of NSCN-IM, reports E-pao. NSCN-K stated that was "high time for reality to dawn and the Nagas have been "spellbound by Muivah's 17 years of negotiation with Government of India (GoI)" presumably at the highest Prime Minister's level in the third country without condition. NSCN-K said that Muivah should "clarify himself before the Nagas whether he is for Naga sovereignty or assimilated solution within the bound of Indian Constitution for which reason he is openly decrying NSCN-K stand for Naga sovereignty.
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May - 15 
On May 15, a militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Daithuipou Gangmei alias Chamshugam was arrested at North AOC in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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On May 15, a militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Daithuipou Gangmei alias Chamshugam was arrested at North AOC in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 15 
Police on May 15 arrested one person, identified as Jogendranath Behera on the charges of circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Bhubaneswar, reports New Indian Express. Behera, was arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged by one, Kalpana
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Police on May 15 arrested one person, identified as Jogendranath Behera on the charges of circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Bhubaneswar, reports New Indian Express. Behera, was arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged by one, Kalpana Samal who had received four FICN of thousand rupees denomination from him. Apart from the four notes deposited by Samal, Police have seized 58 similar currency notes from the accused’s possession. A case has been registered and Behera was produced in a court and sent to judicial custody.
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May - 15 
The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on May 15 claimed that they killed nearly 20 Security Force personnel and decamped with 12 weapons during the ambush on 14 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on May 13 in Changlang Dist
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The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on May 15 claimed that they killed nearly 20 Security Force personnel and decamped with 12 weapons during the ambush on 14 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on May 13 in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-K claimed that they exchanged heavy gun-fire for hours and of 20 SFs killed, 14 were recovered. Meanwhile Defence sources denied any casualty on their side.
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May - 15 
The latest transfer order of the senior Police officers issued by the Maharashtra Government has exposed the casual approach of the State about curbing Naxal (left wing extremism) menace in the State, reports The Times of India on May 16. Though the
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The latest transfer order of the senior Police officers issued by the Maharashtra Government has exposed the casual approach of the State about curbing Naxal (left wing extremism) menace in the State, reports The Times of India on May 16. Though the latest transfer order mentions names of Anant Rokade as superintendent of police, special action group (SAG) as replacement for SY Dhiware and two other Addl SPs for Gadchiroli District, the State Government's inability to send full time officers to fill up vacancies in the office of the Inspector General of police, state Anti-Naxal operations [IG (ANO)] and that of the DIG, Naxal range, has exposed the casual approach of the State. Apart from vacancies in the post of Police department, district administration of Naxal-affected district of Gadchiroli is also plagued with around 50% vacancies in key posts crippling the development programmes.
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May - 15 
The Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) on May 15 urged the Union Government for early resolution of pending issues, particularly the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities of the State, reports The Tel
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The Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) on May 15 urged the Union Government for early resolution of pending issues, particularly the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities of the State, reports The Telegraph. An ULFA-PTF delegation led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa made the request at a tripartite meeting held with the representatives of the Centre and the State Government in Delhi. This was the first meeting to be held after the Narendra Modi government came to power at the Centre last year. The ULFA-PTF leaders stressed on resolving the issues raised by them as expeditiously as possible so that a final settlement between the outfit and the government can be reached at the earliest. ULFA-PTF ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, after the meeting, said that some of the key issues raised by them were ST status for the six communities, National Register for Citizens (NRC) update, prevention of illegal migration from Bangladesh, promotion of organic farming in the state, among others."The government showed positive response to our demands," he said. Gogoi said they have also asked the Centre to facilitate extradition of their general secretary Anup Chetia from Bangladesh. Union Home Secretary L.C. Goyal assured them that the home ministry has been taking all possible measures to control the illegal influx and added that NRC will be updated in a time-bound manner.
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May - 15 
The Shillong Times on May 16 reports that Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) sought support from the State Government for re-verification of cadres to facilitate final settlement of the peace pact. In a statement ANVC-B le
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The Shillong Times on May 16 reports that Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) sought support from the State Government for re-verification of cadres to facilitate final settlement of the peace pact. In a statement ANVC-B leader Bernard Rimpu Marak said that due to anomalies in records of ANVC-B members, the outfit has decided to go for re-verification in Tura.“This was decided in order to speed up the peace process and avail the rehabilitation packages for its members,”
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May - 16 
A five-member team comprising National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials led by Superintendent of Police of NIA, Vikas Vaibhav visited the blast site at Pingla in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on May 16, reports dnaindia.com. On May 7, a
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A five-member team comprising National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials led by Superintendent of Police of NIA, Vikas Vaibhav visited the blast site at Pingla in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on May 16, reports dnaindia.com. On May 7, a blast at a firecracker factory claimed lives of 12 people all between the age of eight and 16 years. Two days ago, a second blast rocked the same spot while members of civil society were on their visit to the blast site. While no one was injured in the second blast that occurred at the same location but, this second such blast has put the district administration on the docks. While the Centre is yet to handover the case to NIA, officials here are collecting the samples from the blast site. Earlier a team of Central Forensic Science Laboratory officials had collected samples from the site and are likely to submit the report soon. NIA officials will be examining the CFSL report too. Currently, the District Police and the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) are probing the blast.
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May - 16 
Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) ‘sergeant’ Mangal Debbarma has killed fellow NLFT militant Shanti Lal Tripura at Khagrapur village in Khagrachari District on May 16, reports Tripurainfo. The slain militan
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Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM) ‘sergeant’ Mangal Debbarma has killed fellow NLFT militant Shanti Lal Tripura at Khagrapur village in Khagrachari District on May 16, reports Tripurainfo. The slain militant played the role of a mediator in the surrender of Athara Babu Halam, “deputy chief of army staff” of NLFT on May 9.
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May - 16 
Delhi Police on May 16 busted a gang circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in the national capital (New Delhi), by arresting two persons identified as Pankaj alias Sonu (25) and Jai Prakash (22) along with FICN having face value of more than
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Delhi Police on May 16 busted a gang circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in the national capital (New Delhi), by arresting two persons identified as Pankaj alias Sonu (25) and Jai Prakash (22) along with FICN having face value of more than INR 6 lakh from their possession, reports Press Trust of India. North East District Police, following a tip off, arrested Jai Prakash along with two counterfeit notes of denomination of INR 500 and INR 1,000. Based on his revelation, Police arrested Pankaj along with a bag containing FICNs in Vijay Nagar in Ghaziabad. “Seven bundles of denomination of Rs 500 and three bundles of Rs 1,000 FICN were recovered from this bag," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North East) Veenu Bansal. During interrogation, the duo revealed that while working in Noida, Pankaj came in contact with some persons who offered to circulate FICN in the markets with a good margin. "Pankaj obtained some FICN from them which he successfully used in the market of Aligarh with the help of his childhood friend Jai Prakash.
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May - 16 
During a search operation, on May 16 at Pauna Bazar at Imphal West District, a militant of Coordination Committee (CorCom), identified as Atao Rahman alias Atabur was arrested, reports Kanglaonline. Investigation revealed that he was involved in hurl
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During a search operation, on May 16 at Pauna Bazar at Imphal West District, a militant of Coordination Committee (CorCom), identified as Atao Rahman alias Atabur was arrested, reports Kanglaonline. Investigation revealed that he was involved in hurling grenades and planting Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) at different Motor Vehicle dealer shops and offices located at Imphal area. On his disclosure, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Chinese hand grenades, two detonators one remote control along with two batteries from the courtyard of Fountain English School, located at Lilong Chingkham Tamya Shumanf in Imphal West. SFs also recovered one rocket launcher loaded with one high explosive shell from the pump house attached to the restroom of the Imam of Mosque located at Lilong Chingkham Tamya SHumang in Imphal West.
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May - 16 
Following pressure from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Tripura Government, Mizoram has agreed to take back all the Bru tribal refugees sheltering in Tripura, reports Nagaland Post on May 17. Panisagar Sub-divisional magistrate Biplab Das,
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Following pressure from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Tripura Government, Mizoram has agreed to take back all the Bru tribal refugees sheltering in Tripura, reports Nagaland Post on May 17. Panisagar Sub-divisional magistrate Biplab Das, of North Tripura District stated that “The repatriation of refugees expected to start from June 8. A tripartite meeting between the officials of Tripura and Mizoram governments and refugee leaders took this decision,” According to Tripura Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Badal Choudhury, there are 5,286 tribal families comprising 31,223 men, women and children sheltered in seven camps in Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-divisions under North Tripura District adjoining Mizoram. Mizoram Government earlier sought around INR 700 million of financial assistance from the MHA.
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May - 16 
Hills State Democratic Party (HSDP) is planning to restart its statehood movement from May 25, reports The Telegraph on May 17.
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Hills State Democratic Party (HSDP) is planning to restart its statehood movement from May 25, reports The Telegraph on May 17.
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May - 16 
local people nabbed two persons, Zamal Badshah (22) and Samar Das (20), suspecting them to be IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) linkmen in Salbari area of Kadamtala in Bongaigaon Town on May 16 and handed them o
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local people nabbed two persons, Zamal Badshah (22) and Samar Das (20), suspecting them to be IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) linkmen in Salbari area of Kadamtala in Bongaigaon Town on May 16 and handed them over to the Police, reports The Sentinel. Few extortion letters of NDFB-IKS were recovered from the two men.
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May - 16 
Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang stated that unresolved Naga political issue has become a hindrance to the socio-economic development of the state, reports The Times of India on May 17. He stated that "Our state has a lot of potentials for differe
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Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang stated that unresolved Naga political issue has become a hindrance to the socio-economic development of the state, reports The Times of India on May 17. He stated that "Our state has a lot of potentials for different kinds of investments. However, investors will have a second thought before coming to here because of the prevailing environment,”
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May - 16 
Nagaland Post on May 17 reports that Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag during his two-day, May 15-16, visit to Nagaland took stock of the security situation in Nagaland.
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Nagaland Post on May 17 reports that Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag during his two-day, May 15-16, visit to Nagaland took stock of the security situation in Nagaland.
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May - 16 
Police arrested a third accused, Delaware Hussein, in running a human trafficking racket in the border villages of the State, from Sobhapur village of Sonamura in Sepahijala District on May 16, reports Times of India. He was arrested based on informa
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Police arrested a third accused, Delaware Hussein, in running a human trafficking racket in the border villages of the State, from Sobhapur village of Sonamura in Sepahijala District on May 16, reports Times of India. He was arrested based on information from two other accused who were arrested last week. The two other accused, Kurban Ali, a resident of Indiranagar area of Sonamura and Abdul Rashid Dar, a resident of Kashmir valley, were arrested last week along with 25 Myanmar nationals belong to the Rohingya community from Kurban's house. Sepahijala District Superintendent of Police (SP) Pradip Pal said Delaware was arrested based on the information revealed by Ali and Dar while in Police custody. They admitted that they had been running a trafficking racket along with a gang in West Bengal. According to police, the detained Myanmar nationals were trapped by the racket in Bangladesh. They were brought to India through the western border to be sold in northern India at a cost of INR 100,000 each."The women and girls were being sent to brothels while the men were made to join criminal gangs," a police officer said quoting the confession of the accused persons. They have already sent many people to different parts of India.
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May - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two assailants identified as MorenbaImsung and Imtienba with arms and ammunition, near Tuli in Mokokchung District reports The Shillong Times on May 17.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two assailants identified as MorenbaImsung and Imtienba with arms and ammunition, near Tuli in Mokokchung District reports The Shillong Times on May 17.
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May - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 16 busted a militant hideout in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District after reports of continued militant movements in the area and a massive hunt continued for the militants who snatched weapons from SFs recently in South K
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 16 busted a militant hideout in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District after reports of continued militant movements in the area and a massive hunt continued for the militants who snatched weapons from SFs recently in South Kashmir and attempted weapon snatching in Budgam District last night (May 15), reports Daily Excelsior. The Army launched the operation along with Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Baramulla in forested area of Guriwan Village near Zandfaran, South of Gantamulla during the night and recovered huge cache of arms, ammunition and war like stores. The recovered arms and ammunition include one AK 47 rifle, 460 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, one Chinese pistol, two magazines of Chinese pistol, 28 rounds of Chinese pistol, 8 rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), 3 UBGL, 20 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) rounds, 8 RPG Boosters, 2 Radio sets and 1 Global Positioning System (GPS). However, no one was arrested.
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May - 16 
The Maoists engineered Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blasts between Piprahi and Harnahi villages and fired at CRPF personnel engaged in another anti-Maoist operation under Barachatti Police Station area of Gaya District, reports The Times of Ind
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The Maoists engineered Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blasts between Piprahi and Harnahi villages and fired at CRPF personnel engaged in another anti-Maoist operation under Barachatti Police Station area of Gaya District, reports The Times of India on May 17.
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May - 17 
A top unnamed security source said that ULFA-I may not be a strong force, but 'he (Paresh Baruah) as an individual is still a dangerous force’, reports Times of India. "Paresh [Baruah] is instrumental in forming the new umbrella organization of four
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A top unnamed security source said that ULFA-I may not be a strong force, but 'he (Paresh Baruah) as an individual is still a dangerous force’, reports Times of India. "Paresh [Baruah] is instrumental in forming the new umbrella organization of four militant outfits, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K), ULFA-I, NDFB-IKS and Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), called the United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia recently. There are geopolitical indications of Baruah, who is now in Myanmar, getting help from China in bringing these outfits together but there is no evidence with the Indian intelligence. But, he did have links with Chinese arms manufacturers in the past when he was gun running for militant groups in the region," the source added.
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May - 17 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured in an encounter with the Police in Gaya District on May 17, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip off that some Maoists had gathered near Tiletand locality to coll
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured in an encounter with the Police in Gaya District on May 17, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip off that some Maoists had gathered near Tiletand locality to collect INR 20 million from a construction company on Saturday (May 16) night, four companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion reached the place. In the ensuing encounter which continued throughout the night a woman Maoist was killed and another injured, CRPF IG (Bihar-Jharkhand) Arun Kumar said. A walkie talkie, an INSAS rifle and a haul of ammunition were recovered from the spot, Kumar said. The Security Forces (SFs) also arrested ten Maoists, including CPI-Maoist’s Magadh Range Secretary Upendra Baitha alias Sanjeevan, he said.
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May - 17 
Army and Police on May 17 recovered large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive from a hideout of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Chandali forests in Kishtwar District and foiled plan by the militants to carry out terror strikes in the sens
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Army and Police on May 17 recovered large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive from a hideout of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Chandali forests in Kishtwar District and foiled plan by the militants to carry out terror strikes in the sensitive District, reports Daily Excelsior. “Recoveries have dealt a crippling blow to Hizbul Mujahideen outfit, which was trying to revive itself in Kishtwar district,’’ official sources said. Recoveries included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, two pistols, , one USA made radio set, two Under Barrel Grenade launchers (UBGLs), two batteries, two printers, nine hand grenades, seven UBGL grenades, six AK magazines, two pistol magazines, 315 AK rounds, 12 pistol rounds and one bipole antenna. However, no arrests have been made in connection with the recoveries, sources said, adding that Army and Police conducted searches in the area but there was no presence of the militants.
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May - 17 
As Myanmar Government is yet to take effective steps to drive out the militants taking shelter in that country, the Central Government has decided to take strong steps to squeeze the fund flow to the camps of the ultras to make life miserable for the
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As Myanmar Government is yet to take effective steps to drive out the militants taking shelter in that country, the Central Government has decided to take strong steps to squeeze the fund flow to the camps of the ultras to make life miserable for them, reports Nagaland Post on May 18. Almost all the active militant groups of the Northeast have strong bases in Myanmar and despite repeated assurances; the Government of that country is yet to take strong action against them. Highly placed security sources informed that the ultras would be crippled if the flow of funds can be squeezed and the police and security forces have managed to do that to a large extent. The worst hit is the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), while the other militant groups have also been affected as most people are not ready to pay the demanded amounts. Sources pointed out that the main source of income of the NDFB-IKS was abductions and extortions, but in the last four months, the outfit failed to abduct any person. The security agencies recently received an input that the debt burden of the NDFB-IKS has gone up to INR 6 million and the leaders of the outfit staying in Myanmar called up the ‘commander-in-chief’ G Bidai to urgently send money. But Bidai himself is on the run and is not in a position to launch any extortion drive. During the ongoing operations, police and security forces managed to arrest 148 militants belonging to the outfit along with more than 160 linkmen and couriers. The Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), led by Paresh Baruah, is still getting money in trickles but most people are not ready to pay the demanded amount as was the case in the past. On their part, the ULFA-I leaders making calls to people with demands for money, are also ready to negotiate the amount, sources added. Unilateral abrogation of the cease-fire agreement on March 27 with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) would also affect the movement of the militants from Myanmar to the northeast.
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May - 17 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has extended support to All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF) which is agitating against the extension of tenure of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) AAYF besides launching a non- cooperation movement on
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has extended support to All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF) which is agitating against the extension of tenure of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) AAYF besides launching a non- cooperation movement on May 19 and 20, also sponsored night road blockade during these days to be continued till May 21, reports The Shillong Times on May 18. In a statement issued to the media, GNLA ‘joint publicity secretary’ Garo Mandei Ch Marak said that that since the bandh was called for the good of Garo Hills and its people, the militant outfit extended its support.
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May - 17 
Investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into Rs 3,000-crore global money laundering ring of the infamous D-company have revealed that associates of the late Iqbal Mirchi, who was Dawood Ibrahim's associate allegedly acquired properties in
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Investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into Rs 3,000-crore global money laundering ring of the infamous D-company have revealed that associates of the late Iqbal Mirchi, who was Dawood Ibrahim's associate allegedly acquired properties in London and Singapore, Asian Age reports on May 18. The agency, which recently contacted its counterpart in the UK, will soon initiate process to attach Mirchi’s overseas properties through diplomatic channels. Sources said Mirchi, who died in 2013 in the UK, is suspected to have laundered and moved funds through the hawala (illegal money transaction) route to purchase a host of properties in at least 10 or more countries with the help of his associates. The ED has also approached authorities concerned in Cyprus, Turkey, Spain and Morocco to get details about properties allegedly owned by Mirchi and his associates there, they added. The agency has also identified six properties of Mirchi in Mumbai (Maharashtra), sources said. The agency has also issued notices to Mirchi’s widow, two sons, relatives, lawyers and business associates in connection with its investigation conducted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
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May - 17 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) claimed that that its “Naga army” was despatched on a “reconnaissance mission” on May 17 when they were ambushed by Indian Army about 30-40 kilometres from Pangsha International Trad
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) claimed that that its “Naga army” was despatched on a “reconnaissance mission” on May 17 when they were ambushed by Indian Army about 30-40 kilometres from Pangsha International Trade Centre (ITC) in Tuensang District, reports Nagaland Post on May 18. NSCN-K also claimed that one of the militants was injured in the ambush.
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May - 17 
On May 17, SFs arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Mayanglambam Nganthoi Meitei alias Chinglen Nganba alias Romesh ,from near Sunrise Club in Moreh in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline.
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On May 17, SFs arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Mayanglambam Nganthoi Meitei alias Chinglen Nganba alias Romesh ,from near Sunrise Club in Moreh in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 17 
Police arrested two members of Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA), identified as Dimbeshwar Dutta (45) and Amrit Bora (43) alias Dhormo from Hatigarh Borguri and Number 1 Feuwal village in Jorhat District on May 17, reports The Senti
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Police arrested two members of Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA), identified as Dimbeshwar Dutta (45) and Amrit Bora (43) alias Dhormo from Hatigarh Borguri and Number 1 Feuwal village in Jorhat District on May 17, reports The Sentinel. The duo was arrested on charges of extortion in the name of Independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I). The duo was demanding INR 2.5 million from the businessman.
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May - 17 
SF arrested one National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) terrorist, identified as Sarkar Hasda, from Silaimatha in Kokrajhar District on May 17, reports The Shillong Times. One 7.65 mm Pistol and live ammunition has been recovered from the terrorist.
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SF arrested one National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) terrorist, identified as Sarkar Hasda, from Silaimatha in Kokrajhar District on May 17, reports The Shillong Times. One 7.65 mm Pistol and live ammunition has been recovered from the terrorist.
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May - 17 
The East Champaran Police on May 17 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Matar Sahani, Chandradeo Sahani and Munchun Sah, from three different places under Chhoradano and Lakhaura Police Stations limits ne
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The East Champaran Police on May 17 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Matar Sahani, Chandradeo Sahani and Munchun Sah, from three different places under Chhoradano and Lakhaura Police Stations limits near Indo-Nepal border, reports The Times of India. The Police also recovered two pistols and cartridges, details of levy collection and Maoists literatures from their possession. They are being quizzed by Police as they are suspected to be arms suppliers to the Maoists in Bihar. Acting on a tip-off, the Police conducted raid at Majirawa village and arrested the Maoists but the group leader Sheopujan Rai and Manjan Sah managed to escape. Police have evidence that Matar Sahani has strong links with Nepalese Maoists and he has base in Nepal.
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May - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to take over the probe into December 28, 2014 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at a busy road in Bengaluru (Karnataka) in which a woman was killed and another two injured, reports DNA on May 18
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to take over the probe into December 28, 2014 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at a busy road in Bengaluru (Karnataka) in which a woman was killed and another two injured, reports DNA on May 18. Report said that the Centre may issue a notification to this effect soon asking the NIA to carry out the probe into the incident in which suspected militants had wrapped the improvised explosive device in a plastic bag and placed it in a bushy plant near a restaurant in the city. Initial leads suggested the role of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) behind the attack and NIA had provided all assistance to the state Police during the probe. However, after the blast, Karnataka Police had claimed that it had busted a terror module of banned Indian Mujahideen (IM) and their role in the Bengaluru blast was being probed.
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May - 17 
The Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMH) Rajnath Singh may soon visit Sukma District on the invitation of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Raman Singh to inaugurate a newly established 'fortified Police Station, reports The Business Standard on May 1
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMH) Rajnath Singh may soon visit Sukma District on the invitation of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Raman Singh to inaugurate a newly established 'fortified Police Station, reports The Business Standard on May 18. Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh on May 18 met the UMH in New Delhi. The Union Minister Singh accepted the invitation and lauded his government's efforts in the field of development and security in Maoist-affected districts of Bastar region, a release issued by Chhattisgarh Government said. The CM also informed the Home Minister that after Dantewada District, the Government has plans to develop an education city that will be spread across over 130 acres of land in Sukma District with an aim to providing education to children.
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May - 17 
Three Policemen and two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on May 17, reports Indian Express. The encounter took place early in the morning near Ponjed at Mirjur in Gangaloor Police Sta
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Three Policemen and two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on May 17, reports Indian Express. The encounter took place early in the morning near Ponjed at Mirjur in Gangaloor Police Station area where a team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police Force was conducting an anti-Maoist operation. STF Constable Sitaram Kunjam and Assistant Constable of the District Force Moti Ram were killed on the spot. Another Constable Payku Ram Poyam succumbed to his injuries while he was being taken to Jagdalpur. Among the Maoist killed was a senior guerilla fighter Hemla Masa alias Vijay, ‘commander of Company 2’ of West Bastar Division of CPI-Maoist. Additional Director General (ADG) (Naxal Operations), R K Vij, said: “Fifteen rounds of AK-47, nine shells of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, a 12 bore rifle and a wireless set were recovered from him.” Speaking on rebel presence in the area, Vij said the area was “highly-affected”. “Our team had gone for an operation when the Maoists opened fire at them. Our jawans retaliated. We have recovered bodies of two uniformed Maoists,” he added.
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May - 17 
Troops of Assam Rifles (AR) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) exchanged fire on May 17, at an area between Wansoi, Langnok and Nokyan village in Tuensang District, reports Nagaland Post. According to a security s
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Troops of Assam Rifles (AR) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) exchanged fire on May 17, at an area between Wansoi, Langnok and Nokyan village in Tuensang District, reports Nagaland Post. According to a security source, around 10 militants had entered from Pangsha, International Trade Centre in Tuensang District area and were trying to get into Tunesang, Longleng and Mokokchung. Meanwhile another source stated that militants had entered from Myanmar to gather rations from nearby bordering villages, to be taken to their camps. There are three ‘mobile battalions’ of NSCN-K located in the border area.
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May - 17 
Union Minister for State and Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on May 17 stated that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) would be withdrawn from Manipur if law and order improves, reports The Times of India. He stated that the act was partially withdraw
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Union Minister for State and Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on May 17 stated that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) would be withdrawn from Manipur if law and order improves, reports The Times of India. He stated that the act was partially withdrawn Arunachal Pradesh after the situation there improved considerably. He stated that "We don't decide on lifting AFSPA on our own. If the ground situation is conducive, the Act will be withdrawn. We want peace to prevail in the northeast so that this kind of law is not necessary at all”.
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May - 18 
A Twitter account suspected to be operated by one of the four Kalyan (Maharashtra) youths who fled to Middle East last year to fight with Islamic State (IS) has been suspended by the social networking site, after the Indian security agencies’ request
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A Twitter account suspected to be operated by one of the four Kalyan (Maharashtra) youths who fled to Middle East last year to fight with Islamic State (IS) has been suspended by the social networking site, after the Indian security agencies’ request earlier this month, reports The Indian Express on May 19. Last month, the pro-IS Twitter handle, ‘@Magnetgas17’ had in a post threatened to kill “all adult males in India, if they fail to accept Islam”, prompting security agencies to write to Twitter authorities. “The post of 23rd April, for the first time, targeted Indians. We decided to take up the issue and get the account suspended,” a senior security officer said.
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May - 18 
Acting on a tip off, the Bokaro District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee, identified as Rohit Marandi ali
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Acting on a tip off, the Bokaro District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee, identified as Rohit Marandi alias Rohit Manjhi, carrying INR 500,000 reward on his head, from Kashitand forest under Gomia block in Bokaro District, reports The Telegraph on May 19. Following his interrogation, a Light Machine Gun (LMG) and other explosives were recovered in another forest at Ulanz village under Katkamsandi block near Hazaribagh-Chatra District borders. The LMG was snatched from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 2001 in an ambush in Churchu block of Hazaribagh District where 11 troopers were killed. Hazaribagh Police is also interrogating Rohit in Bokaro.
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May - 18 
Central Government is contemplating to turn the state into a tribal majority by according Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities, reports The Shillong Times. The move came after Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF),
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Central Government is contemplating to turn the state into a tribal majority by according Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities, reports The Shillong Times. The move came after Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), which is having peace talks with the Centre, made it clear that it would give up the demand of Assam’s sovereignty only if Koch- Rajbongshis, Moran, Muttock, Sootea, Tai-Ahom and the tea tribes communities are given ST status, an unnamed Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official reportedly told sources.
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May - 18 
Chhattisgarh Government has decided to outsource doctors, teachers and para-medical staff to work in the pockets that had been infested with the activities of the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)], reports Business Standard on May 19. Being loc
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Chhattisgarh Government has decided to outsource doctors, teachers and para-medical staff to work in the pockets that had been infested with the activities of the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)], reports Business Standard on May 19. Being located in the inaccessible terrains coupled with the terror of the CPI-Maoist, doctors and teachers had been avoiding to work. Most of the state-run health centres and schools located in the interior areas of Bastar and Sarguja, both Naxal-affected divisions, had been facing the dearth of staff. The State Government had issued advertisement for filling the posts on number of occasions, but failed to get any response. Even the doctors were offered special packages for working in the insurgency-hit areas. Following the dearth of staff, the state government had been failing to provide proper health care and education to the people in both the regions. "Now, the state government had decided to outsource the posts in both Sarguja and Bastar region," a state government spokesperson said. The state cabinet on May 19 approved the proposal moved in this connection, he said, adding that the details of executing the proposal would be worked out soon. The posts that the State Government had been willing to outsource include doctors, teachers and para-medical staff. Further, development works with an estimated cost of INR 2.25 billion have been sanctioned for seven Districts, across Bastar region, which are Naxal affected, reports Business Standard on May 19. "A master plan has been drafted to provide intensive employment to the youth in the seven Naxal-affected districts of Bastar division," a State Government spokesperson said. The State government is laying stress on horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries to make it viable, financially, to the deprived sections of the society. Stress is laid on developing irrigation facilities in Bastar region. Chhattisgarh's agriculture and water resources minister Brijmohan Agrawal toured the seven Districts during the three-day "Lok Suraaj" campaign. He laid foundation stones and performed 'Bhoomipujan' of development works worth INR 2.25 billion.
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May - 18 
Congress party worker, identified as Daniel Lungleng alleged that three militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) assaulted him on May 18, at Wino Bazar in Ukhrul District, reports Kanglaonline. He identifie
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Congress party worker, identified as Daniel Lungleng alleged that three militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) assaulted him on May 18, at Wino Bazar in Ukhrul District, reports Kanglaonline. He identified two of his assaulters as Ringphami and Ningmi. He was involved in the campaign for the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections. He also alleged that NSCN-IM militants asked him to pay INR 15000 to INR 20000.
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May - 18 
Dawn-to-dusk ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ call given by the All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF) organisation in the Five Garo Hills District paralysed normal life in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. The agitation is against the extensio
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Dawn-to-dusk ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ call given by the All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF) organisation in the Five Garo Hills District paralysed normal life in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. The agitation is against the extension of tenure of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).
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May - 18 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of South Chhattisgarh on May 18, reports The Hindu. Maoists’ Bangapal platoon no.2 ‘commander’ Mantu Gonde alias Motu, ‘section commande
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of South Chhattisgarh on May 18, reports The Hindu. Maoists’ Bangapal platoon no.2 ‘commander’ Mantu Gonde alias Motu, ‘section commander’ Savita Sodhi, Military ‘platoon commander’ Ramsingh, Kondagav Military ‘platoon commander’ Fuldev and Kanker Sangham member Rajeshwari laid down their arms in presence of Bastar Inspector General (IG) of Police and other senior Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials in Bijapur, claimed the Police. Mantu Gonde and his wife Savita Sodhi carried a reward of INR 800,000 each whereas Fuldev and Ramsingh carried a reward of INR 200,000 each. “Impressed by the surrender policy of Chhattisgarh, five hardcore Maoists decided to give up the path of Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] and surrendered before Bastar IG of Police S.R. Kalluri,” said a statement issued by Chhattisgarh Police.
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May - 18 
India is likely to approach the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to obtain United Nations (UN) sanctions against Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin alias Mohammed Yusuf Shah to freeze his assets and a travel ban for his association w
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India is likely to approach the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to obtain United Nations (UN) sanctions against Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin alias Mohammed Yusuf Shah to freeze his assets and a travel ban for his association with terror group like al Qaeda and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Asian Age on May 19. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to write to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UHMA) in this regard, which in turn will take up the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs. After filing a charge sheet against Salahuddin, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) compiled a dossier and routed it to Ministry of External Affairs for submission before the UN to seek sanctions similar to those issued against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. An Interpol Red Corner Notice was also pending against Salahuddin, who hails from Soibug area of Budgam District in central Kashmir. Salahuddin, who keeps shuttling between Rawalpindi and his Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) residence and at one time headed the United Jihad Council (Muttahida Jehad Council), may be declared an international terrorist under UNSC Resolution 1267 of the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee if New Delhi's request is acceded to by the global body.
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May - 18 
Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), on May 18, lashed out at NSCN-K leader Khaplang and accused Paresh Baruah led Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), of using Khaplang, reports The Telegraph. Wangtin Naga of NSCN-R stat
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Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), on May 18, lashed out at NSCN-K leader Khaplang and accused Paresh Baruah led Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), of using Khaplang, reports The Telegraph. Wangtin Naga of NSCN-R stated that NSCN-K had been reduced to a nominal head of the party and was controlled by Paresh Baruah. Wangtin Naga further stated that sovereignty had become just a subject for Khaplang to keep his kitchen fire burning. Another NSCN-R leader stated that Taking advantage of an aging Khaplang, Baruah is trying to make maximum use of the situation. He is trying to rejuvenate and restructure his party by using the Nagas of eastern Nagaland (Myanmar) and particularly the NSCN-K as a launching pad."
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May - 18 
Security Force (SF) personnel in a joint operation killed an ‘area commander’, Seme Kro, of militant group Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), following a fierce encounter, near Bhelughat area in Karbi Anglong District on May 18, reports The Shi
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Security Force (SF) personnel in a joint operation killed an ‘area commander’, Seme Kro, of militant group Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), following a fierce encounter, near Bhelughat area in Karbi Anglong District on May 18, reports The Shillong Times. SFs also recovered one 7.65mm pistol along with magazine, one live round of ammunition and other incriminatory documents from the incident site.
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May - 18 
Semol villagers in Ukhrul District, who had fled their homes after Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) assaulted labourers and villagers on May 14, returned back to the village and dismantled camp of KNLF, reports Kanglaonline on May 19.
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Semol villagers in Ukhrul District, who had fled their homes after Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) assaulted labourers and villagers on May 14, returned back to the village and dismantled camp of KNLF, reports Kanglaonline on May 19.
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May - 18 
Shillong Police on May 18 arrested a Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant, identified as John Fishal Lyngkhoi and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) identified as Roskin Phawa from Mawlai Mawroh in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, r
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Shillong Police on May 18 arrested a Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant, identified as John Fishal Lyngkhoi and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) identified as Roskin Phawa from Mawlai Mawroh in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Preliminary interrogation indicates that Lyngkhoi was recently sent to Shillong to carry out a ‘collection drive’.
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May - 18 
The personnel of 38 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) defused three live grenades in the Parori area of Rajouri District on May 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that a villager from Parori Galla noticed explosive material lying in the nearby forest area
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The personnel of 38 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) defused three live grenades in the Parori area of Rajouri District on May 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that a villager from Parori Galla noticed explosive material lying in the nearby forest area and informed Army personnel, who moved to the area and later, defused the explosive material. It was believed that grenades might have been hidden by the militants.
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May - 18 
Three Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel and two Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel of Thoubal District were arrested on May 18, reports The Sangai Express.
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Three Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel and two Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel of Thoubal District were arrested on May 18, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 18 
Three wanted woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sapai Miniaka alias Tulsi, Talas Wateka alias Geeta and Laxmi Prasska, of Koraput Divisional Committee under Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) s
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Three wanted woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sapai Miniaka alias Tulsi, Talas Wateka alias Geeta and Laxmi Prasska, of Koraput Divisional Committee under Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) surrendered before the Koraput District Police on May 18, reports Indian Express. The three woman cadres were involved in several cases of loot, murder, attack and arson in the bordering areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh for past several years. They were in the wanted list of several Police Stations in the District and the State Government had announced a reward of INR 100,000 on each of them. Speaking to media persons, Koraput South-West Range Inspector General (IG) of Police Yashwant Jethwa said the women cadres decided to shun violence as they were harassed by other Maoist cadres in the camps and were disillusioned with their anti-tribal activities.
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May - 18 
Three-member team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) that had gone to Bangladesh to hold talks with the Bangladesh Metropolitan Police (BMP) have been promised all help by the Bangladeshi counterparts in nabbing at least four accused in October 2
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Three-member team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) that had gone to Bangladesh to hold talks with the Bangladesh Metropolitan Police (BMP) have been promised all help by the Bangladeshi counterparts in nabbing at least four accused in October 2, 2014 Burdwan blast (West Bengal) who are said to be hiding there, reports The Times of India on May 19. The NIA fresh impetus comes after reports that a Bangladeshi had supplied bombs at Ketugram in Burdwan District before the municipal elections in West Bengal. According to NIA sources, they have submitted details of the accused through the Memorandum of Legal Agreement Treaty (MLAT). Accordingly, the BMP is to collect details of the nationality of wanted men like Talha Sheikh and Sheikh Suman and submit it to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through their Bangladeshi office. The NIA officials said that their arrest will not only make their subsequent Burdwan blast case stronger but also explain how the entire operations across six Districts were sponsored from Bangladesh. NIA sources also said that they are looking at greater coordination to access the rise of the international terror groups like the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaeda in the region and whether they are carrying out any successful recruitment from this area.
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May - 18 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on May 18, during a public meeting at Khumulwung, the headquarters of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC),appealed to insurgents to lay down arms, saying peace can pave way for development in
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on May 18, during a public meeting at Khumulwung, the headquarters of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC),appealed to insurgents to lay down arms, saying peace can pave way for development in the state, reports The Shillong Times.“The tribals and non-tribals have a long tradition of living together in the state peacefully. Peace and tranquillity can pave way for development. “I once again appeal to that small section of disgruntled elements who are still holding arms to come back to normal life,” he said.
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May - 18 
Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants, identified as Lalboi Khongsai alias Boynao and Chongloi Seikam, were rounded up by villagers of Purum Likli in Imphal East District, and handed over to Security Forces (SFs) as they came to the residence o
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Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants, identified as Lalboi Khongsai alias Boynao and Chongloi Seikam, were rounded up by villagers of Purum Likli in Imphal East District, and handed over to Security Forces (SFs) as they came to the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate L Kaikam to demand ransom, reports The Sangai Express on May 19. However KRA stated that they were not militants of KRA.
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May - 19 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) top ‘commander’ and his associate who were trapped by Security Force (SF) personnel on May 19 in a village managed to flee the cordon in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) top ‘commander’ and his associate who were trapped by Security Force (SF) personnel on May 19 in a village managed to flee the cordon in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants at Lonepora village in Heff Shirmal area of Shopian District, Army and Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off the area. During the searches militants hiding in the area fired on Army injuring two of them. The cordon and search operation continued for the whole night and in the morning it was lifted as both the militants had run away. The militants who were trapped and later fled are HM commander, Waseem Malla and his associate Saddam Paddar.
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May - 19 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Devatti Mandavi (25), was arrested by a joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force during a search operation in Durgukondul region in Kanker District on M
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Devatti Mandavi (25), was arrested by a joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force during a search operation in Durgukondul region in Kanker District on May 19, reports Business Standard. Acting on a specific input, Mandavi, involved in several Maoist incidents in the region, was arrested from Enhur village under Siksod Police Station limits, Police official said.
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May - 19 
Acting on a tip off, the Jharkhand Police arrested six Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadres from Ramgarh District and another Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] from Bokaro District, reports The Business Standard on May 20 quoting ANI. Three 315 b
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Acting on a tip off, the Jharkhand Police arrested six Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadres from Ramgarh District and another Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] from Bokaro District, reports The Business Standard on May 20 quoting ANI. Three 315 bore bullets and four mobile phones were seized from their possession. TPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 19 
Deputy Chief Minister of State Gaikhangam strongly condemned militant outfits which targeted workers of Autonomous District Council (ADC) candidates, reports E-pao on May 20. He said it obliquely referring to the May 18 incident in which a worker of
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Deputy Chief Minister of State Gaikhangam strongly condemned militant outfits which targeted workers of Autonomous District Council (ADC) candidates, reports E-pao on May 20. He said it obliquely referring to the May 18 incident in which a worker of ADC Congress candidate was assaulted by NSCN-IM militants.
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May - 19 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres - two of them area committee members, and two militia members - surrendered to Visakhapatnam Superintendent of Police Koya Praveen on May 19, reports The Hindu. The four surrendered Maoists ide
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres - two of them area committee members, and two militia members - surrendered to Visakhapatnam Superintendent of Police Koya Praveen on May 19, reports The Hindu. The four surrendered Maoists identified as Vanthala Chinnam Naidu (30), Pongi Somaraju (19), Pongi Chanti (20) and Pangi Rambabu (30). Chinnam Naidu, who is also known with aliases Sannam Naidu and Abraham of Cherukupalem village in G.K. Veedhi mandal and an active member of the Galikonda area committee, carries a reward of INR100,000 on his head. Pongi Somaraju of Thatidoulu village in Chintapalli mandal is a member of Korukonda area committee; while Pongi Chanti (20) of Cherukumpalem in GK Veedhi mandal, is a militia member working in Galikonda area and Pangi Rambabu (30) of the same village is another militia member. The four Maoists decided to surrender after watching the Police parties regularly visiting villages and conducting meetings. They also had the fear of dying in Police action due to ill health and there was pressure from their families also, which played key part in their surrender, the SP said.
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May - 19 
In an attempt to thwart Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) incursion in under developed tribal settlements across the Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu Q branch Police have identified and forwarded a list of 71 tribal villages to the District
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In an attempt to thwart Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) incursion in under developed tribal settlements across the Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu Q branch Police have identified and forwarded a list of 71 tribal villages to the District administration, seeking their immediate intervention, reports The Times of India on May 20. The Police have asked the revenue and other related departments to speed up the implementation of Government schemes mainly pertaining to basic amenities like issuing ration cards, health and rural connectivity. The 71 settlements identified are scattered in five Taluks including Valparai with high tribal populations. According to sources, the 71 settlements are coming under Valparai, Pollachi, Mettupalayam, Perur and Coimbatore North.
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May - 19 
In view of the volatile situation in Mon District Deputy Commissioner (DC) has banned sale and use of any/all camouflaged, khaki or any colour patterned clothing identical to paramilitary and law enforcing agencies in Mon District, reports Nagaland P
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In view of the volatile situation in Mon District Deputy Commissioner (DC) has banned sale and use of any/all camouflaged, khaki or any colour patterned clothing identical to paramilitary and law enforcing agencies in Mon District, reports Nagaland Post on May 20. SFs have also been directed to desist from wearing their uniforms either fully or partially while on leave.
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May - 19 
Night curfew has been imposed from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the areas along Indo-Myanmar border and Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh inter State border, reports Nagaland Post on May 20. The order prohibits all vehicular movement, person or group in the 1km belt
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Night curfew has been imposed from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the areas along Indo-Myanmar border and Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh inter State border, reports Nagaland Post on May 20. The order prohibits all vehicular movement, person or group in the 1km belt in Nagaland side bordering Myanmar and Arunachal Pradesh. The order has been put into force in view of the volatile situation following the cease-fire abrogation by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and subsequent attacks on Security Forces (SFs) by the militant group.
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May - 19 
On May 19, camp of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was destroyed by a joint team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Arunachal Pradesh Police, at Old Sallang in Changlang District, reports The Sentinel. Some arms and ammuniti
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On May 19, camp of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was destroyed by a joint team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Arunachal Pradesh Police, at Old Sallang in Changlang District, reports The Sentinel. Some arms and ammunitions were recovered. The Telegraph further adds that the officer in charge of Changlang Police Station D. Tangjang stated that NSCN-K militants had possibly fled towards Myanmar after their camp was destroyed.
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May - 19 
Opposition Congress party has disassociated with the move to re-launch Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) in tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, saying that it was the responsibility of the centre and the state governments to work out and
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Opposition Congress party has disassociated with the move to re-launch Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) in tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, saying that it was the responsibility of the centre and the state governments to work out and implement strategies to deal with Maoist menace, reports The Times of India on May 20. All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary B K Hariprasad, who is in charge of party affairs in Chhattisgarh, clarified his party position on May 20, after Chhavindra Karma, son of slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma, made a public announcement for re-launch of Salwa Judum from May 25--the third anniversary of Maoist attack that killed frontline state Congress leaders. "We have nothing to do with Salwa Judum. It's the job of government of the day to fight Maoists and not of Chhavindra Karma or any other individual", he said at a press conference.
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May - 19 
Police today interrogated two gaon burahs (village elders) in connection with their alleged role in the May 13 ambush by NSCN-K militants at Changlang District, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Security Personnel later filed an FIR at Changlang Polic
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Police today interrogated two gaon burahs (village elders) in connection with their alleged role in the May 13 ambush by NSCN-K militants at Changlang District, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Security Personnel later filed an FIR at Changlang Police Station naming NSCN-K militants and village elders of New Longri and New Sallang villages in Changlang District for their possible involvement in the attack.
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May - 19 
Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) member and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader K. Keshava Rao has requested the Central Government to intervene and ensure that bail is granted to Asst. Prof G.N. Saibaba, who was arrested by the Maha
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Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) member and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader K. Keshava Rao has requested the Central Government to intervene and ensure that bail is granted to Asst. Prof G.N. Saibaba, who was arrested by the Maharashtra Police in 2014 for his alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The New Indian Express on May 20. In a letter written to Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh recently, Rao sought his intervention to ensure that Asst. Prof. Saibaba was granted bail.
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May - 19 
The banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is training and assisting Khalistani terrorists in Pakistan, Jagtar Singh Tara who was arrested in a joint operation of Punjab Police and the Royal Thai Police in January, said during his interrogation,
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The banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is training and assisting Khalistani terrorists in Pakistan, Jagtar Singh Tara who was arrested in a joint operation of Punjab Police and the Royal Thai Police in January, said during his interrogation, reports The Times of India on May 20. Tara, who headed the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), is an accused in the killing of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995. The revelations have led the investigation agencies to look into the role of LeT in the October 12, 2011 Ambala (Haryana) RDX haul inside an Indica car that was intercepted by Delhi Police while on its way from Jammu. The RDX was meant to carry out a major blast in the national capital (New Delhi) on Diwali that year (2011) and KTF had openly claimed responsibility. According to the interrogation report, Tara had held three meetings with LeT terrorist Asdullah Maulvi between 2012 and 2014 to deliver consignments of arms and RDX into Punjab. Maulvi is currently in Sialkot, Pakistan and is directly controlled by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), sources said. The report also said that Tara had told LeT that he did not have enough foot soldiers in Punjab to carry out attacks. LeT had then offered to send both 'hardware' as well as fidayeen attackers. According to Tara as many as six LeT men were backing KTF. "We are trying to ascertain the links between Khalistanis and Kashmiri militant groups. These disclosures are important for us to prove the togetherness of evil forces," said a senior officer.
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May - 19 
The three leaders of the Provisional Central Committee (PCC), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) or CPI-M-L (PCC) who were allegedly detained “illegally” by the Paschim Medinipur District Police on May 17 had been charged with sedition, repo
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The three leaders of the Provisional Central Committee (PCC), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) or CPI-M-L (PCC) who were allegedly detained “illegally” by the Paschim Medinipur District Police on May 17 had been charged with sedition, reports The Hindu. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrates’ Court in Jhargram in Paschim Medinipur remanded Jiten Giri, Sunil Barik and Niranjan Bera to six days in Police custody on May 19. “Apart from sedition, Giri, Barik and Bera were also charged with criminal conspiracy,” their counsel Ashini Mondal said. He also said that in the court, the Police alleged that on May 17 the three persons were spotted roaming around “suspiciously” in Lodhasuli area in the District.
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May - 19 
The woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter on May 16 in Bihar has been identified as Sarita alias Urmila Ganjoo, said Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of P
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The woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter on May 16 in Bihar has been identified as Sarita alias Urmila Ganjoo, said Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of Police (IG) Arun Kumar on May 19, reports The New Indian Express. The top ranking Maoist was the wife of Sunil Ganjoo and a resident of Putki village under Simaria Police Station of Chatra District in Jharkhand. She was member of the Bihar-Jharkhand Special area committee and wanted in several cases. She carried a reward of INR 1.5 million her head.
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May - 19 
Two Army personnel were injured in an encounter at Heff Shirmal in South Kashmir’s Shopian District on May 19, while Security Forces (SFs) have arrested two top militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as ‘commander’ Waseem Malla and his asso
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Two Army personnel were injured in an encounter at Heff Shirmal in South Kashmir’s Shopian District on May 19, while Security Forces (SFs) have arrested two top militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as ‘commander’ Waseem Malla and his associate Saddam Paddar, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information about the presence of militants at Lonepora village in Heff Shirmal area of Shopian, Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off the area and during the searches militants hiding in the area fired on Army party injuring two of them. The Army retaliated leading to a brief gun battle.
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May - 19 
Village dwellers around Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in West Singhbhum District on May 19 sought paramilitary cover against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) atrocities and demanded compensation for those killed by the Maoists since 2009, repo
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Village dwellers around Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in West Singhbhum District on May 19 sought paramilitary cover against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) atrocities and demanded compensation for those killed by the Maoists since 2009, reports The Times of India. Close to 1100 people from hamlets under Patamda and Nimdih Police Stations in West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan Districts that border the neighboring West Bengal state took out a rally in Ranchi. The protestors attempted to gherao the Chief Minister's residence in Kanke Road but were halted by Police barricades before the Governor’s House. "They (the Maoists) have been threatening, beating and killing us for over six years. We want government protection," said Asit Singh Patra, the President of Dalma Anchalik Samiti (Dalma Regional Forum). Armed with bows and arrows, axes and bamboos, the protestors held banners that read "No atrocities in the name of Marx, Engels and revolution. Get out of Jharkhand". The villagers have demanded paramilitary picket in villages, that they claim had been decommissioned a year after they were set up in 2009. Moreover, they demanded development package for the area that includes jobs.
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May - 20 
A key accused in the October 2, 2014 Burdwan blasts (West Bengal) case, suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) recruiter and ideologue, Lal Mohammed alias Ibrahim has told his interrogators that the JMB had plans to target West Bengal and As
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A key accused in the October 2, 2014 Burdwan blasts (West Bengal) case, suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) recruiter and ideologue, Lal Mohammed alias Ibrahim has told his interrogators that the JMB had plans to target West Bengal and Assam after overthrowing the Sheikh Hasina regime in Bangladesh, reports Hindustan Times on may 21. He was arrested by Jharkhand Police with support of Indian security agencies in Pakur District on April 18. During interrogation, Ibrahim, a resident of Murshidabad, said that he had recruited more than 150 persons including women for jihad in India since 2010-2011. He claims to have indoctrinated these persons in Simulia mosque in Burdwan District and Lal Golla mosque in Murshidabad District by undertaking religious courses, affiliated to Ahle-Hadis ideology, ranging from two to five days. A senior officer said that “A number of persons selected during these indoctrination courses were trained in assembly of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by JMB experts like Sadiq alias Suman and Hathkata Suhail. Both are currently absconding.” According to security agencies, Ibrahim had been associated with JMB since 2008 and was in-charge of training centres affiliated with the radical group, which was founded by Abdur Rehman in 1998 in Dhaka division (Bangladesh).
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May - 20 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Huirem Boyai Singh was arrested on May 20, from general area of Sekmaijin in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Huirem Boyai Singh was arrested on May 20, from general area of Sekmaijin in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 20 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Kiran alias Sannu Potam (26), carrying reward of INR 500,000 and allegedly involved in Jeeram attack on May 2013, that killed top Congress leaders, surrendered with weapon
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Kiran alias Sannu Potam (26), carrying reward of INR 500,000 and allegedly involved in Jeeram attack on May 2013, that killed top Congress leaders, surrendered with weapon on May 20, before Inspector General (IG) of Police Bastar range and Superintendent of Police (SP) in Dantewada District on May 20, reports The Times of India. Potam was active in Malangir area committee surrendered with his Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), two magazine and 47 live cartridges, following which he will be given INR 800,000 including the reward amount on him and as part of Surrender cum Rehabilitation Scheme of State government. According to Potam, he was fed up with hollow ideologies, consistent harassment and violence preferred by CPI-Maoist commanders, which is why he surrendered. Bastar range IG SRP Kalluri said that Potam was also involved in the bomb blast last month at Kirandul among other attacks. Potam hails from Gangaloor in Bijapur District and had joined Maoist ranks in 2005 at the age of 16. He was soon made party member by Ramanna alias Ravula Srinivas, the secretary of south regional committee CPI-Maoist, further promoted as member in Darbha division in 2006. Potam was then made member of organizing committee in Katekalyan and then as ‘deputy commander’ in Kanger valley. Since 2011 Potam was posted as Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) ‘commander’ in Malangir.
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May - 20 
All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was put under house arrest on May 20 to prevent him from attending a rally proposed for May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of his father, reports Zee News. The APHC had plann
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All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was put under house arrest on May 20 to prevent him from attending a rally proposed for May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of his father, reports Zee News. The APHC had planned a rally at Eidgah to pay tributes to Mirwaiz's father Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and APHC leader Abdul Gani Lone on their death anniversary on May 21. While Farooq was shot dead by militants on May 21, 1990, Lone fell to the bullets of ultras during a commemoration rally for the former on the same day in 2002.
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May - 20 
An al Qaeda document recovered by United States (US) Navy Seals from the Abbottabad (Pakistan) hideout of Osama bin Laden describes the 26/11 Mumbai (2008) terror attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists as a “heroic Fidai” operation
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An al Qaeda document recovered by United States (US) Navy Seals from the Abbottabad (Pakistan) hideout of Osama bin Laden describes the 26/11 Mumbai (2008) terror attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists as a “heroic Fidai” operation and the German Bakery attack (2010) in Pune as a “beautiful huge” bombing, reports The Asian Age on May 21. The 15-page document, "Terror Franchise: THE UNSTOPPABLE ASSASSIN: TECHS Vital role for its success", originally in English, lists the Mumbai terror attack as one of the “blessed” operations. The document directs al Qaeda and its affiliates to kill and target Americans and its allies, including those in Britain, Germany and India with their terror attacks. The documents released by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) also reveal that Laden was very much aware of the Mumbai terror attack and his machinery described this as one of the success stories to be emulated by other al Qaeda affiliate groups globally. In these documents, al Qaeda is very strongly against the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and describes it as an ally of the CIA.
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May - 20 
Armed Maoist cadres set ablaze two Hywa trucks, one JCB, one road roller and a tractor deployed in a road construction work at Parswar village under Bhandariya Police Station limits in Garhwa District on May 20, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists also
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Armed Maoist cadres set ablaze two Hywa trucks, one JCB, one road roller and a tractor deployed in a road construction work at Parswar village under Bhandariya Police Station limits in Garhwa District on May 20, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists also badly assaulted caretaker Arjun Yadav and Surendra Gupta. According to Police, about 30 to 35 armed Maoists reached Parswar village and set ablaze the machines and dragged the caretakers out from their houses before badly assaulting them. Later, they reached at Changiya tola of the village and set ablaze road roller and a tractor there. The Maoists left the place after threatening not to start the construction work, which is being conducted by PRA constructions.
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May - 20 
Central intelligence agencies have warned of a terror attack possibly in Gujarat or Mumbai (Maharashtra) in September-October this year (2015), reports The Times of India on May 21. The alert issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) apparently states t
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Central intelligence agencies have warned of a terror attack possibly in Gujarat or Mumbai (Maharashtra) in September-October this year (2015), reports The Times of India on May 21. The alert issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) apparently states that a Pakistan-based terror group is planning to target Gujarat or Mumbai. The alert mentions that six to nine terrorists could enter into India through the sea route from Karachi or via the land border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), said sources in the Gujarat Police. According to sources, the central IB had received human intelligence about a major attack in India. "According to details shared by the agencies, the terrorists, possibly in a group of 6 to 9 fidayeen, could this time target public places as they had during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks," said a senior Gujarat Police official. "We are in touch with Jammu and Kashmir Police. We have beefed up security along the coastal areas of the state and the land border with Pakistan," said the official. "Marine police have been asked to activate sources. We are taking all necessary steps with regard to the terror alert," the official added.
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May - 20 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on May 20 criticized the Union Government for resorting to stop police modernization fund to Assam and said that this would hamper the sustained fight against insurgents in the State, reports The Shillong Times. “The C
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on May 20 criticized the Union Government for resorting to stop police modernization fund to Assam and said that this would hamper the sustained fight against insurgents in the State, reports The Shillong Times. “The Centre’s decision stating non provision of fund for police modernization to the State will put the State government in difficulty in containing insurgency which is though on the wane as on date is yet to be rooted out. We need fund for procuring modern weapon and arms for our police force which has to tackle insurgency. Fund is required for setting up modern police stations and residential accommodation for policemen.” CM Tarun Gogoi further said, “We have to constantly remain on vigil against insurgents as they have formed a joint organization (United Liberation Front of West South East Asia). At this juncture, stoppage of flow of fund for police modernization would be a setback for us.”
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May - 20 
CM Tarun Gogoi claimed that the on-going talks between the Centre and the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), led by Arabinda Rajkhowa, was progressing well and in proper direction, reports The Shillong Times.
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CM Tarun Gogoi claimed that the on-going talks between the Centre and the Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), led by Arabinda Rajkhowa, was progressing well and in proper direction, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 20 
During interrogation on May 20, Potam has revealed that Maoists are planning a major strike in the mould of the 2013 Jeeram Ghati ambush, by end of the current month, reports The Asian Age on May 21. Potam disclosed before the Police that a blueprint
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During interrogation on May 20, Potam has revealed that Maoists are planning a major strike in the mould of the 2013 Jeeram Ghati ambush, by end of the current month, reports The Asian Age on May 21. Potam disclosed before the Police that a blueprint of the ambush on Security Forces (SFs) was prepared at a meeting of CPI-Maoist’ military wing leaders in Darbha in Bastar recently. “The attack may come by May 25, coinciding the second anniversary of the deadly ambush on a Congress convoy at Jiram Ghati leading to killing of at least a dozen top leaders of Chhattisgarh Congress,” a senior Bastar Police officer quoted Kiran, as saying. According to Potam, Maoists’ Darbha division ‘secretary’ Surndra, dreaded Maoist ‘combat commander’ Deva and Maoist ‘commander’ Jailal had attended the meeting.
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May - 20 
Janajati Suraksha Moncha (JSM), a tribal organisation in the State, objected the decision of ULFA-PTF to switchover from over three decades fight for independent Assam to demanding Scheduled Tribes (ST) status for six communities as ‘anti-tribal’ and
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Janajati Suraksha Moncha (JSM), a tribal organisation in the State, objected the decision of ULFA-PTF to switchover from over three decades fight for independent Assam to demanding Scheduled Tribes (ST) status for six communities as ‘anti-tribal’ and ‘anti-indigenous people’, reports The Sentinel.JSM ‘advisor’ Janaklal Basumatary described the idea to turn Assam into a tribal majority State by including six communities in tribal list as an absurd idea. He said the population of STs even after inclusion of six communities would not go beyond 50 per cent and it was not possible to create 80 seats reserved for ST communities comprising less than 50 per cent population. The tribal leader also said the proposal of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to the Centre for expansion of existing 40 Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) constituencies to 90 by inclusion of more districts and their demand of 70 reserved seats for Bodos, 10 each for general and Adivasis was also an idea of bizarre. He said there could not be reserved seats on the basis of community.
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May - 20 
Pakistani flags resurfaced in Srinagar on May 20 at a rally held by APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, reports Times of India. Supporters of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were seen waving Pakistani flags and chanting pro-Pakistan slogans at the rally in Srinaga
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Pakistani flags resurfaced in Srinagar on May 20 at a rally held by APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, reports Times of India. Supporters of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were seen waving Pakistani flags and chanting pro-Pakistan slogans at the rally in Srinagar's old city area.
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May - 20 
The Ernakulam Additional District and Sessions Court on May 20 sent Roopesh and his wife Shyna, alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operatives, to judicial custody till June 10, reports The Hindu. The couple was later shifted to the
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The Ernakulam Additional District and Sessions Court on May 20 sent Roopesh and his wife Shyna, alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operatives, to judicial custody till June 10, reports The Hindu. The couple was later shifted to the district jail at Kakkanad. Earlier, Roopesh and Shyna were brought to Kochi from the Coimbatore central prison by road.
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May - 20 
The Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), ideologue Lal Mohammed alias Ibrahim, who was arrested on April 18 by Jharkhand Police, has told interrogators that the jihadi outfit’s sabotage plans in Assam was to counter Bodo aggression, reports The Sen
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The Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), ideologue Lal Mohammed alias Ibrahim, who was arrested on April 18 by Jharkhand Police, has told interrogators that the jihadi outfit’s sabotage plans in Assam was to counter Bodo aggression, reports The Sentinel on May 21. Notably, JMB modules detected so far in Barpeta and Nalbari Districts are around Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD). Ibrahim is learnt to have recruited more than 150 persons including women for jihad in India since 2010-2011. The recruits were indoctrinated in the Simulia mosque in Burdwan and Lal Golla mosque in Murshidabad Districts of West Bengal by undertaking religious courses, affiliated to Ahle-Hadis ideology, ranging from two to five days. Many of the recruits were from Assam and some of them were trained in handling explosives.
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May - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 20 filed a charge sheet before a Mumbai (Maharashtra) court against four Kalyan youths, Areeb Majeed and his accomplices, Saheem Tanki, Fahad Shaikh and Aman Tandel, who have allegedly joined Islamic Sta
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 20 filed a charge sheet before a Mumbai (Maharashtra) court against four Kalyan youths, Areeb Majeed and his accomplices, Saheem Tanki, Fahad Shaikh and Aman Tandel, who have allegedly joined Islamic State (IS), under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), reports The Hindu. The NIA charge sheet revealed that prime accused Areeb Majeed (lodged in Mumbai Central Prison) and his three fugitive friends fought for the international terror outfit as “fidayeen” (suicide bombers) after they were trained in the handling of weapons and explosives. The charge sheet said that using Ziyarat (pilgrimage) visas, four youths left for Iraq on May 25, 2014, as part of a group. After joining the outfit, the four accused were rechristened as Abu Ali Al Hindi, Abu Uthman Al Hindi, Abu Bakr Al Hindi and Abu Umar Al Hindi. They then underwent training in the use of arms, explosives and battlefield tactics, following which they were inducted as suicide bombers. Subsequently, Areeb Majeed participated in several battles against the Syrian and Iraqi forces. He sustained bullet injuries on two occasions and was once seriously hurt in a United States (US)-led air bombing. He purportedly told the NIA that after he was seriously injured last October, he decided to return “for spreading jihad in India.” However, the NIA charge sheet has not made any mention of people involved in recruiting the youths in India or those who helped them reach Iraq knowing that they were going to join IS, reports The Times of India. Sources said while the agency has identified such people, it has as yet not found any evidence to link them to the case. Areeb Majeed allegedly disclosed that while in India, about two years ago he came in contact with the IS sympathisers and members through social networking websites. In desperation, he contacted people from various countries, including Australia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the United States, all of whom asked him to first reach Turkey.
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May - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 20 registered a First Information Report (FIR) in the December 28, 2014 Bengaluru Churchstreet blasts case indicating a formal takeover of the probe from Bengaluru Police, reports One India on May 21. Al
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 20 registered a First Information Report (FIR) in the December 28, 2014 Bengaluru Churchstreet blasts case indicating a formal takeover of the probe from Bengaluru Police, reports One India on May 21. Although the Bengaluru Police probed the matter for nearly four months, there is not any worthwhile evidence that came its way. NIA officials said that “at the moment they are looking at a blind case. There are only theories available for now, but not a single scratch of evidence which could lead to a concrete conclusion. The problem is at the roots and that is the non-availability of CCTV footage”.
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May - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in its charge sheet filed against Islamic State (IS) recruit Kalyan (Maharashtra) youth Areeb Majeed on May 20 said that the terrorist outfit with help from some other terror organisations planned to recruit f
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in its charge sheet filed against Islamic State (IS) recruit Kalyan (Maharashtra) youth Areeb Majeed on May 20 said that the terrorist outfit with help from some other terror organisations planned to recruit from India and among non-resident Indians (NRIs) to carry out attacks not just in Iraq and Syria but also in India and other countries, reports The Times of India on May 22. It has also hinted that the self-appointed Caliphate may have developed links with anti-India terror outfits. The NIA’s 8,000 page charge sheet, while detailing how the four Kalyan youths travelled to Iraq on the pretext of pilgrimage and then disappeared to join IS in Syria, said "After joining ISIS, all four persons underwent the basic training for handling of weapons and fire arms and were actively involved in terrorist acts in Iraq and Syria. The input received further indicated that ISIS, in conspiracy with certain other terrorist organisations, was keen not only on resident Indian citizens joining the outfit but was also trying to recruit non-resident Indians settled abroad for participating in the so-called holy Jihad not only in Iraq and Syria but also in India and other countries." It is for the first time an Indian security agency openly admitting that IS has plans to attack India. Until now both the Government, including Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh and intelligence agencies played down the threat from IS saying India was not on its immediate target and that there was no traction for its ideology in the country.
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May - 20 
The Sangai Express reports that on May 20, NPF Ukhrul Division has refuted the report and allegation against the party on its involvement with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in connection with the monetary dem
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The Sangai Express reports that on May 20, NPF Ukhrul Division has refuted the report and allegation against the party on its involvement with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in connection with the monetary demand made by militants to a relative of the Congress candidate, identified as Daniel Lungleng on May 18.
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May - 20 
Two Maoists who were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on May 17, along with three Policemen, Chhattisgarh Police said Hemla Masa alias Vijay, was the top-most cadre whose body they have recovered in the entire history of the Maoist conflict
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Two Maoists who were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on May 17, along with three Policemen, Chhattisgarh Police said Hemla Masa alias Vijay, was the top-most cadre whose body they have recovered in the entire history of the Maoist conflict, reports Indian Express on May 21. “It was among our best battle. The Maoists were completely overpowered by police and left the body of even their commander,” said Director general of Police (DGP) A N Upadhyaya. Significantly, Police also recovered as many as nine Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) shells, highly lethal ammunition the Maoists had earlier snatched from the forces.
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May - 20 
Two United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as Arnes Momin alias Dikdik and Lepin R Sangma alias Dilsang Sangma, who was a ‘platoon commander’ of Goalpara District in Assam were arrested near village Birubari in North Garo Hills Dis
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Two United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as Arnes Momin alias Dikdik and Lepin R Sangma alias Dilsang Sangma, who was a ‘platoon commander’ of Goalpara District in Assam were arrested near village Birubari in North Garo Hills District on May 20, reports The Shillong Times. One 7.65 mm pistol, one country made shot gun, few rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle and other materials were recovered from Lepin R Sangma. The arrested militants were close to ‘commander in chief’ of UALA, Sinbirth Momin alias Norok.
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May - 20 
Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade at the office of Naga Peoples Front (NPF) , a political party, at Kamjong in Ukhrul District on May 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade at the office of Naga Peoples Front (NPF) , a political party, at Kamjong in Ukhrul District on May 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 21 
A huge cache of ammunition was recovered from Palkot area in Gumla District following an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 21, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dipakj
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A huge cache of ammunition was recovered from Palkot area in Gumla District following an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 21, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dipakji was camping in the dense forests of Palkot, special teams, comprising State Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were formed to corner the squad from all sides. As the Security Forces (SFs) neared the forests, the Maoists opened fire. The SFs also retaliated, forcing the Maoists to flee, leaving behind a huge quantity of ammunition. "We recovered 514 rounds of 7.62mm bullets, a hand grenade, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature, Police uniforms, backpacks and items of daily use from the encounter spot," said Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bheemsen Tuti. Though no arrest was made, bloodstains scattered at the spot suggested that a few of them might have sustained bullet injuries, Police said.
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May - 21 
A volunteer of Village Defence Force (VDF) and six Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants were overpowered by villagers of Vilei in Senapati District, when they tried to abduct workers of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, identified as Thang
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A volunteer of Village Defence Force (VDF) and six Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants were overpowered by villagers of Vilei in Senapati District, when they tried to abduct workers of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, identified as Thangneo Kipgen reports Nagaland Post on May 22. Later they were handled over to Assam Rifles (AR).
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May - 21 
According to a recent analysis of the terror risk to 1,300 commercial hubs and urban centres around the world by Maplecroft, a global risk and strategic consulting firm based in United Kingdom (UK), two Indian cities - Imphal in Manipur (ranked 32) a
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According to a recent analysis of the terror risk to 1,300 commercial hubs and urban centres around the world by Maplecroft, a global risk and strategic consulting firm based in United Kingdom (UK), two Indian cities - Imphal in Manipur (ranked 32) and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir (ranked 49) have been named to be at "extreme risk" of a terrorist attacks, mainly aiming to cause mass casualty and destroy public transport networks, reports The Times of India on May 22. The next major Indian city after these two that faces a terrorist threat is Chennai in Tamil Nadu even though the risk quotient has been marked as medium risk. Bangalore in Karnataka is the fourth most prone city even though it is placed at 204th in the global threat list followed by Pune (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad (Telangana) at 206th and 207th respectively. Cities like Nagpur in Maharashtra (ranked 210) and Kolkata in West Bengal (ranked 212) have been found to face a higher risk of a mass attack by terrorists that the usually expected targets like Delhi (ranked 447) and Mumbai (ranked 298). The analysis said that around 64 cities around the world are at "extreme" risk, with most in the Middle East and Asian region and three in Europe. Head of Maplecroft India, Arvind Ramakrishnan said "When it comes to Imphal and Srinagar, terrorist attacks aren't on commercial targets as much as against the security forces. However in most of the other metropolitan cities, the targets are both to cause mass casualty and cripple its commercial hubs. Public transport networks in India are also prime targets". He added "The 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008 was the turning point for India. But lack of intelligence sharing among states is a big worry. Law and order is still a state subject in India and political rivalries across states leads to state intelligence agencies not sharing actionable data. Virtually all police forces in India lack modern equipment and adequate manpower to counter a terrorist threat. This brings down the overall morale of the force. India does not face threats from cross border terror organizations but also from home grown ones like the Indian Mujahideen (IM)".
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May - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a youth, identified as Ravindra Shankar Sunkri (24), at Kolsegudam village in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on May 21, whom they had abducted a few days ago, reports PTI.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a youth, identified as Ravindra Shankar Sunkri (24), at Kolsegudam village in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on May 21, whom they had abducted a few days ago, reports PTI. The Maoists abducted Ravindra, son of the Police patil (coordinator between police and public) of the village, on the suspicion that he was a ‘Police informer’ on May 16. Police said that Ravindra had been indeed working as a Special Police Officer (SPO) between 20013 and September 2014. Around 15 armed Maoists had taken him away from his house. Police then launched a search operation, during which there was an exchange of fire with the Maoists in a forest near village Asha and some Maoists were injured. The Maoists killed Ravindra to take revenge for this skirmish, a Police release said. Also, a Maoist pamphlet found near his body said Ravindra was killed because he was working as an SPO.
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May - 21 
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at an event in New Delhi on May 21 said that India will take “pro-active” steps to prevent a 26/11 (Mumbai 2008) type attacks hatched from foreign soil and terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists, r
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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at an event in New Delhi on May 21 said that India will take “pro-active” steps to prevent a 26/11 (Mumbai 2008) type attacks hatched from foreign soil and terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists, reports The Hindu. He said, “There are certain things that I obviously cannot discuss here. But if there is any country, why only Pakistan, planning something against my country, we will definitely take some pro-active steps.” “We have to neutralise terrorists through terrorists only. Why can’t we do it? We should do it. Why does my soldier have to do it?” he said adding that this issue cannot be discussed beyond this.
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May - 21 
Government on May 21, imposed curfew like restrictions in six Police Station areas of Srinagar’s old city to foil plans of Hurriyat Conference (M) rally at Eidgah to observe the death anniversary of its two leaders, reports Daily Excelsior. Restricti
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Government on May 21, imposed curfew like restrictions in six Police Station areas of Srinagar’s old city to foil plans of Hurriyat Conference (M) rally at Eidgah to observe the death anniversary of its two leaders, reports Daily Excelsior. Restrictions on the movement of people were imposed in Khanyar, Safakadal, Maharaj Gunj, Nowhatta, Rainawari and Maisuma Police Station areas as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were patrolling the streets of the old city to prevent Mirwaiz Umar Farooq supporters to take out any rally to commemorate the death anniversary of Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone.
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May - 21 
In another operation on May 21, the personnel of 31 AR apprehended another NSCN-K cadre “lieutenant” Yonkai Phom (No -13133), along with incriminating documents from Longleng town in Longleng District.
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In another operation on May 21, the personnel of 31 AR apprehended another NSCN-K cadre “lieutenant” Yonkai Phom (No -13133), along with incriminating documents from Longleng town in Longleng District.
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May - 21 
India is going in for intelligence-backed "targeted kills" against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while militarily dominating the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, forcing a 30% drop in both cross-border ceasefire violations as well as infi
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India is going in for intelligence-backed "targeted kills" against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while militarily dominating the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, forcing a 30% drop in both cross-border ceasefire violations as well as infiltration bids, reports The Times of India on May 22. "The situation is pretty much under control. Our proactive attitude is to identify terrorists and then effectively neutralise them. Every case is handled firmly with clear-cut intelligence for targeted kills, ensuring minimal if any collateral damage," Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with TOI. Ahead of his visit to J&K and Siachen on May 22 (today), Parrikar clarified that when he said "terrorists should be neutralised by terrorists" or "kante se kanta nikalna (remove a thorn with a thorn)" earlier in the day, he did not mean covert operations being undertaken by "our own people".
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May - 21 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), a Karbi militant group, has called for a 24-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown strike) from 5 pm of May 20 till 5 pm May 21(today), reports Nagaland Post. According to KPLT sources, the bandh has been called t
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), a Karbi militant group, has called for a 24-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown strike) from 5 pm of May 20 till 5 pm May 21(today), reports Nagaland Post. According to KPLT sources, the bandh has been called to protest the counter insurgency operations carried out against the group in the District.
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May - 21 
Murali Kannamballi (62), a senior leader of the CPI-Maoist, who was arrested on May 8 by the anti-terrorism squad (ATS), Pune, will undergo a DNA test as part of the ongoing probe that includes fixing his identity in view of the several fake identiti
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Murali Kannamballi (62), a senior leader of the CPI-Maoist, who was arrested on May 8 by the anti-terrorism squad (ATS), Pune, will undergo a DNA test as part of the ongoing probe that includes fixing his identity in view of the several fake identities he used prior to his arrest, reports The Times of India. On May 21, the court of special judge S V Mane extended the remand of Murali and his aide, Ismail Hamja CP, in ATS custody till May 25 to facilitate the probe, additional public prosecutor Vikas Shah said.
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May - 21 
On May 21, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Oinam Nanao Singh alias Manipur was arrested at Moirang Khunou Haogrampat area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 21, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Oinam Nanao Singh alias Manipur was arrested at Moirang Khunou Haogrampat area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 21 
On May 21, a militant of Laheiba faction of United Revolutionary Front (URF-L), identified as Khumukcham Laxminath alias Eshingjaoba was arrested from North AOC area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he
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On May 21, a militant of Laheiba faction of United Revolutionary Front (URF-L), identified as Khumukcham Laxminath alias Eshingjaoba was arrested from North AOC area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he extorted money from businessmen and transported arms and ammunition.
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May - 21 
On May 21. A militant of progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Mutum Dinesh Singh alias Ibungo was arrested from Uripok Khaidem Leikai in Imphal West District, on May 21, reports The Sangai Expr
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On May 21. A militant of progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Mutum Dinesh Singh alias Ibungo was arrested from Uripok Khaidem Leikai in Imphal West District, on May 21, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he had collected a huge amount of money from various transport agencies, businessmen and Government employees.
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May - 21 
Prime accused in the Burdwan blast and the key player of the JMB module in Assam, Sahanur Alom ,had told interrogators that over a 100 recruits from the State, mostly youths from Lower Assam Districts, have undergone “training” in the Madrassas of We
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Prime accused in the Burdwan blast and the key player of the JMB module in Assam, Sahanur Alom ,had told interrogators that over a 100 recruits from the State, mostly youths from Lower Assam Districts, have undergone “training” in the Madrassas of West Bengal. The recruits were trained in handling guns and assembling explosives.
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May - 21 
Six vehicles, engaged in the doubling of railway tracks at Tudaparas Camp, six km from Dantewara District headquarters in Chhattisgarh, were set ablaze by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the night of May 21, reports uniindia.co
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Six vehicles, engaged in the doubling of railway tracks at Tudaparas Camp, six km from Dantewara District headquarters in Chhattisgarh, were set ablaze by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the night of May 21, reports uniindia.com. The Maoists first drove away labourers engaged in doubling tracks and then set ablaze a JCB machine, a poclain machine, a dozer and three other vehicles after breaking their tanks.
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May - 21 
South Garo Hills Police on May 21 killed a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Saddam Sangma, during a raid at GNLA hideout Dajiteksagre in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. An INSAS and a pisto
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South Garo Hills Police on May 21 killed a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Saddam Sangma, during a raid at GNLA hideout Dajiteksagre in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. An INSAS and a pistol were recovered.
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May - 21 
The Police have intensified combing operations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of the Dakshina Kannada District where Gram Panchayat (GP) (village-level local self government institution) elections will be held on May 2
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The Police have intensified combing operations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of the Dakshina Kannada District where Gram Panchayat (GP) (village-level local self government institution) elections will be held on May 29, reports The Hindu. Polling will take place in 227 gram panchayats of which 65 are in Maoist-affected areas. “We are conducting area-domination exercises to infuse confidence among residents,” said Superintendent of Police Sharanappa S.D.
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May - 21 
The Sangai Express reports that a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant identified as Lamginlal Chongloi was arrested on May 21, at Dolaithabi at Imphal East District.
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The Sangai Express reports that a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant identified as Lamginlal Chongloi was arrested on May 21, at Dolaithabi at Imphal East District.
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May - 21 
Two militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as ‘private’ Free Kuki and ‘corporal’ Mangminthang, who were involved in abduction of an individual identified as Ramchandra Shah on November 16 2014, were arrested from an
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Two militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as ‘private’ Free Kuki and ‘corporal’ Mangminthang, who were involved in abduction of an individual identified as Ramchandra Shah on November 16 2014, were arrested from an unidentified location, reports Kanglaonline on May 22.
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May - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) North Gadchiroli Divisional Committee member, identified as Guha Uike alias Dilip (38), wanted in around 200 criminal cases, was arrested from the jungle of the Songudda area in Balaghat District of Madh
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) North Gadchiroli Divisional Committee member, identified as Guha Uike alias Dilip (38), wanted in around 200 criminal cases, was arrested from the jungle of the Songudda area in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh (MP) on May 22, after a brief exchange of fire with the insurgents who opened fire at a Police team, reports Zee News. Dilip carried a reward of around INR 3.5 million including INR 1.6 million announced by the Maharashtra Police, INR 800,000 announced by the Chhattisgarh Police, and INR 300,000 announced by the Madhya Pradesh Police, MP Additional Director General (ADG) of Police (anti-Maoist operations) C B Muniraju said. Dilip, who hails from Matte village under the Roopjar Police Station area of Balaghat District, had joined the CPI-Maoist more than 20 years ago and was wanted in 19 killings and 29 attempts to murder cases in the District alone, Police official said. However, around seven Maoists who were with him managed to escape, Muniraju said.
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May - 22 
After Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) approved its request to prosecute Mehdi Masroor Biswas, a suspected pro- Islamic State (IS) Twitter account handler, the Bengaluru Police (Karnataka) are ready to file a 28,000-page charge sheet before the
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After Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) approved its request to prosecute Mehdi Masroor Biswas, a suspected pro- Islamic State (IS) Twitter account handler, the Bengaluru Police (Karnataka) are ready to file a 28,000-page charge sheet before the designated court next week, reports The Times of India on May 23. A source in the Bengaluru Police said that "We have finally received the MHA's approval. Now, we will file the chargesheet against him next week. We have built a solid case. We had to prove how he conspired and helped the IS. Consequently, the chargesheet is one of the longest in recent times." Mehdi Masroor Biswas, who was arrested on December 13, 2014 from his residence in Jalahalli in north Bengaluru, is facing multiple charges, primary among them being identifying himself with the IS and motivating youths, especially British nationals, to join network in its jihad, using his Twitter handles. Biswas had used his Twitter handle @ShamiWitness to praise the IS work in the West Asian region and also to allegedly indoctrinate youths into the militant organisation's ideology. Police analysed his 124,000 tweets. Of these, 15,000 tweets were directly in connection with the IS - defending their actions; praising their work (including the shocking beheadings); inspiring youth to spread the IS ideology and join the IS war in the West Asian region as jihadists voluntarily. Prior to this, he had tweeted on behalf of the IS under a different handle @ElSaltador. Report also said that an additional chargesheet is also being filed after the Police found out that Biswas had appreciated the militant activities of the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He had defended the Kashmiri militants as freedom fighters and glorified them as martyrs. He had described Kashmir as Indian Occupied Kashmir and India as the aggressor in his tweets and direct messages to his followers.
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May - 22 
Amid opposition from political parties, the move to revive a "Salwa Judum" (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) like people's movement against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has fizzled out with organize
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Amid opposition from political parties, the move to revive a "Salwa Judum" (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) like people's movement against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has fizzled out with organizers now saying that they would organize a meeting on May 25 to pay homage to the victims of Maoist attack that killed frontline Congress leaders of the state in May 2013, reports The Times of India. Slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma's son Chhavindra Karma and other leaders had announced on May 5 that they would convene a meeting at Faraspal in Dantewada District on May 25 — the third anniversary of Bastar massacre — to chalk out strategies to re-launch a peoples' movement against Maoist rebels. Leaders of erstwhile Salwa Judum had also supported the move. While Maoists have threatened a bloody backlash against all those trying to revive any movement against them, mainstream political parties did not come out in open to support the proposed campaign fearing violence and bloodshed in the tribal region. Late Mahendra Karma's son and two former Salwa Judum leaders Chaitram Atami and Sukhdev Tati had formed a "vikas sangharsh samiti" to fight for the development of Bastar. In the process, they sought to project the proposed movement as the second phase of Salwa Judum, a controversial movement that led to bloodshed in Bastar between June 2005 and December 2008. Then, Congress leader Mahendra Karma had spearheaded the Salwa Judum campaign. "We are organizing a meeting at Faraspal on May 25 to pay homage to Mahendra Karma and others who were killed in Maoist attack in 2013," said Chhavindra Karma.
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May - 22 
Around two dozen people including some Policemen were injured in violent clashes that erupted in old Srinagar on May 22, reports Greater Kashmir. Witnesses said that protests erupted after Police stopped a rally that was on way to Nowhatta Chowk agai
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Around two dozen people including some Policemen were injured in violent clashes that erupted in old Srinagar on May 22, reports Greater Kashmir. Witnesses said that protests erupted after Police stopped a rally that was on way to Nowhatta Chowk against continuous house arrest of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Police said that some people in the protest rally were carrying Pakistani flags and they have registered a First Information Report (FIR). The protestors also resorted to stone pelting resulting to pitched battles between the Police and the protestors.
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May - 22 
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 22 assured the Army that they will get latest weaponry and improved infrastructure right up to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in Ladakh, reports Daily Excelsior. Parrikar assured this so that the
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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 22 assured the Army that they will get latest weaponry and improved infrastructure right up to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in Ladakh, reports Daily Excelsior. Parrikar assured this so that the troops didn’t face any problems during patrolling and carrying out day-to-day operations. This was part of the Central Government’s plan to match strength of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China along the LAC throughout the country. He also had extensive review of the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan in Ladakh, where the situation was normal for past several years.
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May - 22 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on May 22 announced a 48-hour shutdown in protest over the delay in passage of the Village Administration Bill, in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. The shutdown will be effect
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on May 22 announced a 48-hour shutdown in protest over the delay in passage of the Village Administration Bill, in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. The shutdown will be effective from May 26 to 28.
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May - 22 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May said that they have no information about any 55-year-old man from Mumbai having died in Syria while fighting for banned outfit Islamic States (IS), reports The Times of India. ATS source added that the T
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May said that they have no information about any 55-year-old man from Mumbai having died in Syria while fighting for banned outfit Islamic States (IS), reports The Times of India. ATS source added that the Twitter account which shared this information could be operated by a wanted youth from Kalyan, Fahad Shaikh. Earlier, a tweet from the account said “A 55 year old mujahid from Mumbai killed in Wilayat al khair, syria. May ALLAH accept him.#Indianmujahideen”. According to ATS sources, only four youths from Kalyan are known to have joined the IS in the Middle East. "There is no information about any 55-year-old from Mumbai. We spoke to other security agencies who have no information either," said the source. Police also said it is possible that some Indian working in the Middle East joined the outfit and died. "But we have no confirmation on that," the official said.
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May - 22 
Maoists on May 22 threatened to “eliminate” slain Mahendra Karma’s two sons — Chhavindra and Deepak — for initiating the move to revive anti-Maoist vigilante force Salwa Judum, founded by their late father in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, reports
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Maoists on May 22 threatened to “eliminate” slain Mahendra Karma’s two sons — Chhavindra and Deepak — for initiating the move to revive anti-Maoist vigilante force Salwa Judum, founded by their late father in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, reports The Asian Age. In a press release issued by West Bastar division of CPI-Maoist, the Maoists said, “We will kill Chhavindra Karma and Deepak Karma in ‘jan yudhh’ (people’s war) if they revived Salwa Judum in Bastar”. Maoist leaflets threatening to kill the junior Karmas were circulated in remote Bastar region, including in areas close to the home of Karma family in the village of Farsapal in south Bastar District of Dantewada, a senior Police officer posted in Bastar told to The Asian Age. Chhavindra has announced to launch a “peaceful movement” in the line of Salwa Judum under the banner of “Vikash Sangharsh Samiti” to take on Maoists in Bastar on May 25.
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May - 22 
Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjiv Marik visited Malkangiri and Koraput Districts to review the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) situation, reports The Hindu on May 23. The DGP felt there was need of deployment of two more bat
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Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjiv Marik visited Malkangiri and Koraput Districts to review the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) situation, reports The Hindu on May 23. The DGP felt there was need of deployment of two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) in this region to increase area dominance of Security Forces (SFs). He said that in recent times the Maoists had lost much ground in Malkangiri and Koraput Districts, which were earlier their major bases. But he felt it was not the time of complacency for the SFs and more area dominance through anti-Maoist operations was need of the day. According to him additional BSF battalions will help in filling up the gaps in the anti-Maoist operations as in several key locations in Koraput District there were no permanent camps of central forces. He also added that construction of a Special Operation Group (SOG) training centre was on in Koraput and its completion would increase strength of SOG personnel in the State. Before reaching Koraput, the DGP Marik visited Malkangiri District. According to the DGP, construction of Gurupriya bridge, which had been till date stalled by Maoists, would be a major catalyst of improved communication and development of 151 villages in this cut off area. The construction work of the INR 173 crore project is now on since September, 2014 by Kolkata based Royal Infra Construction with active Police protection, reports odishasuntimes.com. The project is expected to be completed in two years.
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May - 22 
Official reports state that on May 22, five suspected Khaplang militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were killed in a factional clash with suspected Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), at Lungsaimai village in Tamenglong Dis
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Official reports state that on May 22, five suspected Khaplang militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were killed in a factional clash with suspected Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), at Lungsaimai village in Tamenglong District, reports Nagaland Post. The clash occurred when NSCN-K militants launched an attack on NSCN-IM militants.
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May - 22 
On May 22, Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) exchanged fire at Mukti Khullen in Tamenglong District, reports The Sentinel.
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On May 22, Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) exchanged fire at Mukti Khullen in Tamenglong District, reports The Sentinel.
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May - 22 
Police recovered an antenna and radio communication gadget that was installed by the militants on a mobile tower in Badami Bagh area of Sopore town of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior on May 23. Sources said that the communication equipmen
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Police recovered an antenna and radio communication gadget that was installed by the militants on a mobile tower in Badami Bagh area of Sopore town of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior on May 23. Sources said that the communication equipment was used to boost the radio communication of militants operating in Sopore area. The device installed at the tower had been providing them wider coverage.
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May - 22 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered four mortar shells in the border belt of Samba District on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the shells, though alive, were in a rusted form and safely defused them away from civilian populatio
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered four mortar shells in the border belt of Samba District on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the shells, though alive, were in a rusted form and safely defused them away from civilian population.
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May - 22 
The General officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Corps Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat stated that Indian Army has said it was confident of handling any fresh violence unleashed by a Naga separatist faction operating from its bases in Myanmar, but will deal wit
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The General officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Corps Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat stated that Indian Army has said it was confident of handling any fresh violence unleashed by a Naga separatist faction operating from its bases in Myanmar, but will deal with the rebel challenge “very differently”, reports Nagaland Post on May 23. He stated that NSCN-K can’t do very much because it lacks popular support. Earlier, SS Khaplang had alleged that Indian intelligence is using other Naga rebel factions in India to block his fighters because these factions have given up the demand for Naga independence.
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May - 22 
The Jharkhand High Court on May 22 asked the Cental Government to extend necessary assistance, both financial and human resources to the State for the development of the 21 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts, reports The
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The Jharkhand High Court on May 22 asked the Cental Government to extend necessary assistance, both financial and human resources to the State for the development of the 21 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Districts, reports The Times of India. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Virendra Singh and Justice PP Bhatt delivered the order in connection with the kidnapping of 35 children by Maoists in Gumla District in which the Chief Justice in his motion, treated news published in a vernacular daily on April 22 as Public Interest litigation (PIL) and notices were issued to the Central and State officials. In his affidavit, Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) DK Pandey submitted that 21 anti-Maoist operations spread over 98 days have been conducted in Gumla District to free the kidnapped children during which five children were rescued. Identifying Lohardaga, Gumla and Latehar as Maoist hotbeds, Pandey said the State was looking at Central assistance in terms of finance and human resources to set up seven camps in the area to facilitate development. The DGP submitted that though he had written to the Union Home Secretary in this connection on March 31, 2015, the latter was yet to respond. Advocate General Binod Poddar apprised the Court that the Centre has released INR 184.19 crore in 2013-14 and INR 340 crore for 2014-15 under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for 17 LWE- affected districts.
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May - 22 
The Kerala High Court in a significant ruling on May 22 said ‘‘being a Maoist is of no crime” reports The Hindu. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque while delivering a judgement said that State pay a compensation of INR 10000 and INR 10,000 as cost to the pe
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The Kerala High Court in a significant ruling on May 22 said ‘‘being a Maoist is of no crime” reports The Hindu. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque while delivering a judgement said that State pay a compensation of INR 10000 and INR 10,000 as cost to the petitioner Shyam Balakrishnan from Wayanad District in the case. In his judgment Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque further held that in this case, “the facts will clearly indicate that the petitioner was arrested as a suspected Maoist. At the relevant time, the police had no clue about the offence committed by the petitioner. The only reason on which the petitioner was arrested was that he was a suspected Maoist. No doubt, the police, on realising the mistake, released the petitioner without registering a case.” The judgment pointed out that in this case “police violated the liberty of the petitioner by taking him into custody without satisfying that the petitioner was involved in any cognisable offence punishable under law.”The Court further said “if the Maoist organisation is a proscribed organisation under the law, activities of the Maoist organisation can be interfered. If the individual or organisation abhors and resorts to physical violence, the law agency can prevent or take action against the individual or organisation.” ‘‘The police version that the petitioner was rescued from the agitated mob cannot be believed. The General Diary and other action on the part of the police in searching the house of the petitioner will clearly indicate that the petitioner was taken into custody as a suspected Maoist,” the judgment said.
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May - 22 
The process for the final repatriation of Bru refugees from the relief camps in Kanchanpur block of North Tripura District, to neighbouring Mizoram will commence on June 2, reports The Telegraph on May 23.
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The process for the final repatriation of Bru refugees from the relief camps in Kanchanpur block of North Tripura District, to neighbouring Mizoram will commence on June 2, reports The Telegraph on May 23.
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May - 22 
The retired teacher Gaganendra Sanyal, who was abducted on May 9 was released on May 22, near Praharinagar locality in West Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. Tura police claim that a group of individuals working for ASAK from the Rangsakona reg
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The retired teacher Gaganendra Sanyal, who was abducted on May 9 was released on May 22, near Praharinagar locality in West Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. Tura police claim that a group of individuals working for ASAK from the Rangsakona region played a key role in the abduction.
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May - 23 
In the wake of reported militants’ interference to the election campaigns for the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, Security Forces (SFs) raided designated camps of the militants groups under suspension of operation (SoO) agreemen
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In the wake of reported militants’ interference to the election campaigns for the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, Security Forces (SFs) raided designated camps of the militants groups under suspension of operation (SoO) agreement, reports Nagaland Post. On May 23, SFs conducted surprise raids at the Evenger designated camp of Kuki National Army (KNA) and Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) at Kangpokpi and Suntin designated camp of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) at Saikul, in Senapati District. In the raids, the troopers recovered one each of 51 mm mortar, 12-bore single barrel, 256 live rounds of M-16, two live rounds of 7.65 mm, four Chinese hand grenades, 21 live rounds of 7.65 mm and 257 live rounds of 5.56 mm.
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May - 23 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) denied the news report wherein it was stated that five of its cadres were killed in Tamenglong District, on May 22, reports Nagaland Post on May 24.
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) denied the news report wherein it was stated that five of its cadres were killed in Tamenglong District, on May 22, reports Nagaland Post on May 24.
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May - 23 
Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has clarified the news report of workers of Limkhojam Haokip, ADC candidate of Torbung in Chandel District being threatened by UKLF cadres as baseless, reports The Sangai Express on May 24.
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Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) has clarified the news report of workers of Limkhojam Haokip, ADC candidate of Torbung in Chandel District being threatened by UKLF cadres as baseless, reports The Sangai Express on May 24.
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May - 23 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’ Mohammad Qasim and his associate gave a slip to Army, Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Worwan village of Pulwama District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. On a ti
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’ Mohammad Qasim and his associate gave a slip to Army, Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Worwan village of Pulwama District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. On a tip off about the presence of Qasim in Worwan village, Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 182 and 183 battalions of CRPF and SOG cordoned off Worwan village and launched searches. The LeT ‘divisional commander’ and his associate managed to flee from the village as Security Force (SF) personnel were cordoning it.
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May - 23 
Militants on May 23 made an attempt to blow up a mobile tower shared by three cellular companies of Vodafone, Aircel and Airtel at Kralteng in Baramulla District by hurling two grenades at it, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the grenades exploded nea
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Militants on May 23 made an attempt to blow up a mobile tower shared by three cellular companies of Vodafone, Aircel and Airtel at Kralteng in Baramulla District by hurling two grenades at it, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the grenades exploded near the tower without causing any damage while the other didn’t explode.
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May - 23 
On May 23, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Khagembam Joychandra alias Nandeshor was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Lilong Chajing area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 23, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Khagembam Joychandra alias Nandeshor was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Lilong Chajing area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 23 
On May 23, a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Sagolsem Naobi alias Bimal Kumar was arrested from general area Salam Maning Lekai in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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On May 23, a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Sagolsem Naobi alias Bimal Kumar was arrested from general area Salam Maning Lekai in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 23 
Supreme Court has granted a respite to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) leader Champion Sangma by setting aside the order of East Garo Hills District Magistrate, passed in 2013, to detain him under Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), repor
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Supreme Court has granted a respite to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) leader Champion Sangma by setting aside the order of East Garo Hills District Magistrate, passed in 2013, to detain him under Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), reports The Shillong Times on May 24.
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May - 23 
The identity of the militants killed in May 23 encounter has been identified as Nameirakpam Rajen Singh , ‘sergeant’ Phakuiring Khongyo alias Akhui of Manipur National Revolutionary Front (MNRF) and Poulin Khongsai of Nehlun faction of Kuki National
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The identity of the militants killed in May 23 encounter has been identified as Nameirakpam Rajen Singh , ‘sergeant’ Phakuiring Khongyo alias Akhui of Manipur National Revolutionary Front (MNRF) and Poulin Khongsai of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), reports Kanglaonline. SFs also recovered a 9 mm Bereta along with magazine, two 7.62 mm Pistol along with magazine, three Improvised Explosive Device (IED), sixteen electric detonators, twenty eight 9 mm pistol rounds, twenty one 7.62 mm pistol rounds, one hundred and fifty six 7.62 mm AK 47 (live rounds), twenty one 5.56 mm M-16 (live rounds), twenty three fired case 7.62 mm AK 47, fifteen fired case 5.56 mm M 16 and seven fired case 40 mm of Lathod were recovered from the scene of the encounter. An MNRF militant identified as ‘sergeant’ Luhaban alias Apam was arrested during the operation.
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May - 23 
Three unidentified ASAK militants were arrested near Garobadha town in West Garo Hill District, reports The Shillong Times on May 24.
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Three unidentified ASAK militants were arrested near Garobadha town in West Garo Hill District, reports The Shillong Times on May 24.
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May - 23 
Two militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) and a civilian, identified as Paolen, village secretary were killed in two separate encounters with a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District on Ma
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Two militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) and a civilian, identified as Paolen, village secretary were killed in two separate encounters with a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District on May 23, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 23 
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has extended the ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for a period of five years, reports The Shillong Times on May 24.
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has extended the ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for a period of five years, reports The Shillong Times on May 24.
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32 trucks were set ablaze, reportedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, on the busy Grand Trunk (GT) Road in Gaya District of Bihar in the intervening night of May 24-25, reports NDTV. The incident occurred during a two-day band
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32 trucks were set ablaze, reportedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, on the busy Grand Trunk (GT) Road in Gaya District of Bihar in the intervening night of May 24-25, reports NDTV. The incident occurred during a two-day bandh (general shut down) call by the Maoists in the region. The bandh came into effect in the intervening night of May 24-25. The bandh call has been given by the CPI-Maoist to protest against the killing of Sarita aka Urmila Ganjoo, a member of the erstwhile Bihar-Jharkhand ‘special area committee’, which was replaced by the East Bihar Eastern Jharkhand Special Area, in an encounter with Police on May 17.
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May - 24 
Bihar Police on May 24 arrested two persons, identified as Shailendra Kumar and Sudarshan Mishra from Pandarak Bazar under the Pandarak Police station area in Patna District for printing and dealing in Fake Indian currency Notes (FICNs), reports nyoo
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Bihar Police on May 24 arrested two persons, identified as Shailendra Kumar and Sudarshan Mishra from Pandarak Bazar under the Pandarak Police station area in Patna District for printing and dealing in Fake Indian currency Notes (FICNs), reports nyoooz.com. According to the Police, FICN of INR 100 denomination of the face value of INR 2 lakh, a colour printer and a laptop were recovered from the spot.
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May - 24 
Government of India (GoI) has ordered a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into April 2 ambush by suspected militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports The Telegraph on May 25. According to an orde
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Government of India (GoI) has ordered a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into April 2 ambush by suspected militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports The Telegraph on May 25. According to an order issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) a case has been registered in this connection at the Guwahati branch office of the NIA on May 25. This will be the first case registered by NIA against NSCN-K. Nagaland Post further adds that the case has been registered against Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM). NIA sources stated that “A case has been registered against NSCN-IM’s ‘sergeant major’ Ayo Tangkhul and several others”.
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May - 24 
Indian Government is planning to ask Pakistan’s help to freeze the funds and assets of three of its most-wanted fugitives, mafia don Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, who have been accused of being involved in various terror atta
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Indian Government is planning to ask Pakistan’s help to freeze the funds and assets of three of its most-wanted fugitives, mafia don Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, who have been accused of being involved in various terror attacks in India, reports Channel News Asia on May 25. According to report, the Indian Government has yet to communicate its decision via diplomatic channels. But it is hoping Islamabad would cooperate. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said "It's not just India, but the whole world knows who's been sponsoring terrorism. Therefore, we have urged Pakistan to help us in combating this terror since Pakistan is also reeling under terrorist attacks." The trio has been listed as terrorists by the Indian Government, and they are also on the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Al Qaeda Sanctions List. That makes it mandatory for the Pakistan Government to impose a ban on their financial assets, travel and arms transfer. While both Saeed and Lakhvi are known to be living freely in Pakistan, there has been speculation over Dawood’s whereabouts over the years. Despite Islamabad’s repeated denials, India believes the key conspirator behind the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts is hiding somewhere in Pakistan. Moreover, Indian intelligence agencies have said they had traced calls in recent months from Dawood to confirm his presence in Pakistan.
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May - 24 
Meghalaya has sounded an alert across the state in view of a 48-hour bandh(forced shutdown) from May 26 (today) evening called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Indian Express on May 25. The shutdown has been called by the ou
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Meghalaya has sounded an alert across the state in view of a 48-hour bandh(forced shutdown) from May 26 (today) evening called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Indian Express on May 25. The shutdown has been called by the outfit protesting alleged delay in passing of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) (Village Administration) Bill, one that is intended at providing more financial powers to the village councils.
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May - 24 
On May 24 a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Yumnam Dinamnai alias Tangang Singh was arrested from Salam Mamang Lekai in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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On May 24 a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Yumnam Dinamnai alias Tangang Singh was arrested from Salam Mamang Lekai in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 24 
On May 24, a militant of the progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Saikhom Arke Singh alias RK alias Brojen was arrested from Wahengbam Leikai area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Ex
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On May 24, a militant of the progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Saikhom Arke Singh alias RK alias Brojen was arrested from Wahengbam Leikai area in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money.
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May - 24 
On May 24, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Khwairakpam Ranjit Meitei alias Pakchao was arrested at Ithing area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he was involved
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On May 24, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Khwairakpam Ranjit Meitei alias Pakchao was arrested at Ithing area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from the population.
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May - 24 
On May 24, less than two days after abducted retired teacher Gaganendra Sanyal was released near Tura, two unidentified A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants, who the Police claimed were involved in the abduction, were killed by Police a
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On May 24, less than two days after abducted retired teacher Gaganendra Sanyal was released near Tura, two unidentified A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants, who the Police claimed were involved in the abduction, were killed by Police at Bolchugre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times . Police informed that a 7.65 pistol along with a single barrel shotgun, five crude bombs and a wireless set was recovered from the encounter site. Meanwhile, Police sources do not rule out that the gang involved in the kidnap had broken away from ASAK to indulge in criminal activities ‘independently’.
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May - 24 
On May 24, three non locals were ‘arrested’ by youth of Diezephe and Urra villages in Dimapur District for alleged extortion, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested have been identified as Abdul Noor, Hukum Ali and Abu Sana Ali. Five handmade dummy gun
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On May 24, three non locals were ‘arrested’ by youth of Diezephe and Urra villages in Dimapur District for alleged extortion, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested have been identified as Abdul Noor, Hukum Ali and Abu Sana Ali. Five handmade dummy guns, one knife, 5 camouflage pants, one pair of jungle boots, one khaki shirt, one beret cap, two live rounds of .12 bore calibre and INR 665 were recovered from them.
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May - 24 
On May 24, unknown militants reportedly abducted the wife of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, identified as Temoishim, at Khudei Khunou village in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 24, unknown militants reportedly abducted the wife of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, identified as Temoishim, at Khudei Khunou village in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 24 
PREPAK-pro refuted any connection between them and Mutum Dinesh alias Ibungo who was arrested on May 21, reports The Sangai Express on May 25.
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PREPAK-pro refuted any connection between them and Mutum Dinesh alias Ibungo who was arrested on May 21, reports The Sangai Express on May 25.
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May - 24 
Suspecting Pakistan's role in the recent supply of high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) printed on the same paper as the Pakistani Rupee, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) last week initiated a full blown investigation into a cross-bo
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Suspecting Pakistan's role in the recent supply of high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) printed on the same paper as the Pakistani Rupee, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) last week initiated a full blown investigation into a cross-border network of smugglers who work for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports The Times of India on May 25. Earlier this year, Delhi Police's Special Cell busted a FICN syndicate with the arrest of kingpin Shahjahan Sheikh alias Tunnu from Malda District of West Bengal along with his two associates and recovered FICN worth of INR 2 million. It is suspected that the gang worked for men sitting in Pakistan and ISI directly facilitates their operation of smuggling FICN to Bangladesh and then to Indian states via Indo-Bangla border. According to officials, Shahjahan was allegedly receiving FICNs from major Bangladesh-based suppliers of FICN, Maidul and Janarul and also had direct access to the entrenched contraband markets of Kaisar Haat in Chapai Nawabganj District in Bangladesh, where ISI agents have set up a clandestine bazaar from where FICN can be obtained in huge quantity by paying for it in original Bangladeshi currency. After obtaining FICNs from Kaiser Haat, Shahjahan used an extensive network of cross-border smugglers to get the same transported to his native village from where, it again used to pass through chains of conduits before reaching the intended buyers spread over National Capital Region (NCR), Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat and other Indian territories. Sources also said that the fake currency has been printed on same paper as Pakistani Rupee. NIA has already in the past established through its probes Pakistan's complicity in printing Indian currency notes with precision, which is destabilizing the economy. NIA had found with the help of a committee of experts from the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India that the FICNs showed most of the pivotal parameters of the paper, such as GSM (paper density measured in grammes per square metre), wax pick quotient, poly vinyl alcohol, and PH value, matching with Pakistani Rupee. It had also said that the process of printing and paper making was also the same.
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May - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot at and seriously injured a couple with suspected links with Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group), near Konta village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, reports The Hindu.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot at and seriously injured a couple with suspected links with Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group), near Konta village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, reports The Hindu. The injured couples were taken to the Government area hospital in Bhadrachalam in Khammam District of Telangana late in the night. According to sources, the injured were identified as Podium Chukkalu and his wife Podium Payaki of Konta block in Sukma District. The condition of Chukkalu, who sustained two bullet injuries including one in abdomen, was stated to be critical. Sources said that the Maoists fired at the couple in Konta by branding them ‘Police informers’.
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May - 24 
The court of the additional sessions judge in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh recently acquitted Mumtaz Mian, who was booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (POTA) for hatching a conspiracy to wage war against the nation, reports The Times of Indi
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The court of the additional sessions judge in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh recently acquitted Mumtaz Mian, who was booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (POTA) for hatching a conspiracy to wage war against the nation, reports The Times of India on May 25. The case dates back to August 14, 2002 when the Special Task Force (STF) arrested three youths from near the Raza Degree College (Rampur, Uttar Pradesh) on suspicion of terrorist activities. The youths during interrogation had alleged that their accomplice Mumtaz Mian had been providing information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) from Rampur. Mumtaz Mian was also arrested on August 17, 2002 from his house.
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May - 24 
The leader of military task force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as Thouba was arrested on May 24, from Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. In a follow up action, the accomplice, identified as Oinam Tikendra
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The leader of military task force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as Thouba was arrested on May 24, from Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. In a follow up action, the accomplice, identified as Oinam Tikendrajit alias Tiken was arrested from his residence at Samurou Maning Leikai in Imphal West District.
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May - 24 
The reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) held its first ‘general session’ from May 18-25, 2015 at Mon, where “national workers” from at least 12 regions attended, reports Nagaland Post on May 25.
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The reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) held its first ‘general session’ from May 18-25, 2015 at Mon, where “national workers” from at least 12 regions attended, reports Nagaland Post on May 25.
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May - 24 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Sing on May 24 said that terrorism should not be associated with a particular religion and the Muslims in India are nationalists who have always opposed terrorist elements, reports The Times of India. He said “Muslims in I
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Sing on May 24 said that terrorism should not be associated with a particular religion and the Muslims in India are nationalists who have always opposed terrorist elements, reports The Times of India. He said “Muslims in India are nationalists. They have always opposed such (terror) elements. They have opposed and demoralised them." He also added that several countries in the world are facing the menace of terrorism and they should fight unitedly against it.
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May - 25 
A civilian, identified as Sagolsem Ingoba was reportedly abducted and later freed by unidentified militants the midnight of April 25, from an unidentified location, reports E-pao.
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A civilian, identified as Sagolsem Ingoba was reportedly abducted and later freed by unidentified militants the midnight of April 25, from an unidentified location, reports E-pao.
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May - 25 
A militant of Poirei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP- Poirei), identified as Luwangbam Iboyaima was arrested on May 25, from Bishnupur Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. On his disclosure, SFs on the same da
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A militant of Poirei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP- Poirei), identified as Luwangbam Iboyaima was arrested on May 25, from Bishnupur Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. On his disclosure, SFs on the same day arrested another militant of KCP-Poirei, identified as Taorem Gourashyam alias Ranjit from Oinam bazar in Bishnupur District.
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May - 25 
Border Security Force (BSF) and Police on May 25 recovered a consignment of ammunition and explosives at Chambar Kanari in Sabjian sub sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included 423 magazines of AK-47 rifles, 100 gram
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Border Security Force (BSF) and Police on May 25 recovered a consignment of ammunition and explosives at Chambar Kanari in Sabjian sub sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included 423 magazines of AK-47 rifles, 100 grams explosives, seven Chinese torches and one medicine bag. After effecting recoveries, joint teams of BSF and Police conducted search operations in the area. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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May - 25 
Life in major parts of the Sherghati Sub-Division of Gaya District, particularly Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar and Raushanganj Police Station areas, came to a standstill as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres got markets, road transp
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Life in major parts of the Sherghati Sub-Division of Gaya District, particularly Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar and Raushanganj Police Station areas, came to a standstill as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres got markets, road transport, banking services and Government offices closed and a curfew like situation prevailed in the Maoist infested areas on May 25, reports The Times of India. Ambulance and milk vans were ‘exempted’ from the bandh (shutdown strike) purview. The Maoists also issued hand written threats to Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj. Traffic on the always busy Grand Trunk (GT) Road came to a halt in the wee hours on May 25 and for the next nearly 10 hours, there was no movement on the road resulting in a nearly 15 km long jam on either side of the place of occurrence on the all important road. The bandh was observed to register protest against the killing of a Woman Maoist leader in a Police encounter in Barachatti Police Station area of the District.
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May - 25 
Life was partially affected in parts of Purulia District and Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District on May 25 in response to a 12 hour Jangalmahal bandh (shutdown strike) call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a radi
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Life was partially affected in parts of Purulia District and Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District on May 25 in response to a 12 hour Jangalmahal bandh (shutdown strike) call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a radical ultra left group, reports The Business Standard. The shutdown strike call was given demanding unconditional release of People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) convener Chhatradhar Mahto and five others who were jailed on the charge of anti-State activities.
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May - 25 
Militants fired at a franchisee outlet of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at Iqbal Market in Sopore town of Baramulla District. Three employees of the BSNL franchisee were injured in the firing. One of the injured, Mohammad Rafiq (26), later succ
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Militants fired at a franchisee outlet of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at Iqbal Market in Sopore town of Baramulla District. Three employees of the BSNL franchisee were injured in the firing. One of the injured, Mohammad Rafiq (26), later succumbed to his injuries. The two others injured are Ghulam Mohammad Bhat (40) and Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone (30). Militants fled after carrying out the attack. Police and Army cordoned off the area and nearby orchards, however, no one was arrested.
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May - 25 
National Liberation Front (UNLF) condoled the death of ‘lieutenant’ Chenglei and ‘sergeant’ Tamheiba, who were killed on May 23, at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District, reports The Sangai Express on May 26. According to a press release issued by UNL
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) condoled the death of ‘lieutenant’ Chenglei and ‘sergeant’ Tamheiba, who were killed on May 23, at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District, reports The Sangai Express on May 26. According to a press release issued by UNLF ‘director’ M Sak-hen both the militants were sent from Manipur People’s Army (MPA) ‘head quarters’ on May 15.
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May - 25 
On May 25, a special investigation team of Police arrested two persons and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 21,00,000 in Perinthalmanna town of Malappuram District, reports The Times of India. The arrested are identifi
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On May 25, a special investigation team of Police arrested two persons and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 21,00,000 in Perinthalmanna town of Malappuram District, reports The Times of India. The arrested are identified as K K Krishnakumar and David Sam. According to Police, the accused are active in smuggling and fake currency rackets based n Bangalore (Karnataka) and they collect the currencies from a Chennai based Malayali, who was arrested earlier by Kerala police. Police also said that the search for the agents and distributors functioning under the gang has already started and they would be arrested soon.
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May - 25 
Police arrested five Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) militants at Nellie near Jagiroad under Morigaon District on May 25, reports The Sentinel. Four of these extremists have been identified as Dhaneswar Amchi (32), Dipak Amchi (19), Tufan Kuma (19) and Ro
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Police arrested five Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) militants at Nellie near Jagiroad under Morigaon District on May 25, reports The Sentinel. Four of these extremists have been identified as Dhaneswar Amchi (32), Dipak Amchi (19), Tufan Kuma (19) and Robin Amchi. According to Inul Hoque, SP of Morigaon, the group of extremists had demanded a huge sum of money from the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) and a few other members of the council.
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May - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel achieved a major success by killing ‘District Commander’ of LeT during an encounter in Yaripora area of Kulgam District. Police said that militants fired upon an Army vehicle in Yaripora area. An Army Personal identified
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Security Force (SF) personnel achieved a major success by killing ‘District Commander’ of LeT during an encounter in Yaripora area of Kulgam District. Police said that militants fired upon an Army vehicle in Yaripora area. An Army Personal identified as Sepoy Dharam Ram was injured in the firing and was later succumbed to his injuries. Soon after the attack, the Army and Police laid cordon around the area and conducted search operation. The search party was attacked again in an orchard, leading to a gun battle in which a militant was killed. The militant was later identified as Ayatullah Bhat alias Khoumaini alias Maaz who was functioning as ‘District Commander’ of LeT.
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May - 25 
Security Forces arrested an unidentified youth with a .22 pistol and five rounds of ammunition from Pokafield under Khatkhati Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on May 25, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces arrested an unidentified youth with a .22 pistol and five rounds of ammunition from Pokafield under Khatkhati Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on May 25, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 25 
The Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP) on May 25 declared his support for anti-Maoist front Vikas Sangharsh Samiti, which has been formed by Chhavindra Karma, son of slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma, reports The Indian Express. Speaking at
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The Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP) on May 25 declared his support for anti-Maoist front Vikas Sangharsh Samiti, which has been formed by Chhavindra Karma, son of slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma, reports The Indian Express. Speaking at Karma’s second death anniversary in his native village of Faraspal in Dantewada, S R P Kalluri, Bastar IGP, said that he supported the front and lashed out at those who have compared it with Salwa Judum.
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May - 25 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two relatives of Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) founder Mahendra Karma near Faraspal village in Dantewada District, on the eve of his second death anniversary on May
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two relatives of Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) founder Mahendra Karma near Faraspal village in Dantewada District, on the eve of his second death anniversary on May 25, reports The Hindu. “They have killed two of my relatives. Sukku Oyami of Kesapur village and Chitranjan Barse from Gondapal village were hacked to death on Sunday night,” Mahendra Karma’s son Chhavindra Karma told reporters at his home in Faraspal.
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May - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 25 torched three vehicles on National Highway-100 between Tatia Jharia and Bishnugarh in Hazaribagh District, reports The Business Standard. About 60 Maoists surrounded a bus after midnig
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 25 torched three vehicles on National Highway-100 between Tatia Jharia and Bishnugarh in Hazaribagh District, reports The Business Standard. About 60 Maoists surrounded a bus after midnight, asked the passengers to get down and set it ablaze using kerosene, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Kumar Jha said. Later, they intercepted a truck loaded with optical fibres of a mobile company and torched it, the SP added. Around 3 am, the Maoists burnt a coal-laden truck on the same route. The CPI-Maoist has given call for Jharkhand-Bihar bandh (shutdown strike) to protest the recent encounter with Police in Gaya District in Bihar.
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May - 25 
The Government of Kerala has said that it will approach a division bench of the Kerala State High Court to withdraw the ruling of a single judge bench that has said that being a Maoist is not a crime, reports the financialexpress.com on May 26. On Ma
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The Government of Kerala has said that it will approach a division bench of the Kerala State High Court to withdraw the ruling of a single judge bench that has said that being a Maoist is not a crime, reports the financialexpress.com on May 26. On May 22, a single bench of the Kerala High Court had criticized the State Police for arresting a person for being a Maoist. The court had then ordered the Police to pay compensation to the individual for harassing him.
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May - 25 
Three Army personnel and a militant were killed and an Army officer was seriously injured in a fierce gunfight at Tanghdar sector in North Kashmir’s Kupwara District along the Line of Control (LoC). Sources said that a group of 6-7 militants sneaked
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Three Army personnel and a militant were killed and an Army officer was seriously injured in a fierce gunfight at Tanghdar sector in North Kashmir’s Kupwara District along the Line of Control (LoC). Sources said that a group of 6-7 militants sneaked into Kashmir near Darshan Post along the LoC. The group of infiltrators was intercepted by the Army’s 3/1 GR in the dense forest area near the LoC. The group after being challenged fired with sophisticated weapons upon the troops. The Army retaliated leading to fierce gun battle. The deceased soldiers have been identified as Lance Naik Aash Kumar, Rifleman Vishal Gurang and Rifleman Ankeet. A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), Subedar B B Thapa, was seriously injured. In the heavy exchange of fire the group fled back to Pakistan leaving behind one dead terrorist from whom one AK-47, one pistol and other items were recovered.
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May - 26 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Heikham Chaoba alias Taishimba Singh, was arrested from Sita road in Chandel District on May 26, reports The Sangai Express.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Heikham Chaoba alias Taishimba Singh, was arrested from Sita road in Chandel District on May 26, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 26 
A worker, identified as Namkut Pame of Congress candidate for 6-Tousem, identified as Gwang, in Tamenglong District has been put under ‘house arrest’ by suspected militants of NSCN-IM, reports The Sangai Express on May 27.
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A worker, identified as Namkut Pame of Congress candidate for 6-Tousem, identified as Gwang, in Tamenglong District has been put under ‘house arrest’ by suspected militants of NSCN-IM, reports The Sangai Express on May 27.
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May - 26 
Arjun Prasad, Station House Officer (SHO) of the Amas Police Station has been put under suspension on the charge of dereliction of duty during the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation on the all important GT Road on the night of May 24, report
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Arjun Prasad, Station House Officer (SHO) of the Amas Police Station has been put under suspension on the charge of dereliction of duty during the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation on the all important GT Road on the night of May 24, reports The Times of India. At least 32 trucks were torched by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in one of its major operation on the always busy National Highway. The Police came in for criticism for its allegedly lethargic and delayed response that virtually gave a free run to the Maoists who were in total command of a 2 kilometres long stretch of the highway between Bishunpur and Taradih villages of the Amas Police Station area. Confirming the suspension of the SHO, Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj said that he would not tolerate any lapse on the part of the Police. The SSP also said that raids were being conducted to nab the ultras involved in the incident that grabbed national headlines. No arrest has so far been made in this connection, said the SSP. However, bandh (general shut down) called by the Maoists was almost total in the Naxal infested Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar and Raushanganj Police Station areas of Gaya District. It was partial in the Barachatti, Dobhi, Amas and Gurua Police Station areas. Other parts of the District remained more or less unaffected by the bandh.
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May - 26 
Assam Rifles will continue to man the porous Myanmar border despite a proposal by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to replace them with Border Security Force (BSF), reports The Indian Express on May 27. In a recent meeting between Army chief
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Assam Rifles will continue to man the porous Myanmar border despite a proposal by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to replace them with Border Security Force (BSF), reports The Indian Express on May 27. In a recent meeting between Army chief General Dalbir Singh and Home Secretary LC Goyal, it was decided that AR shall continue to be deployed along the Myanmar border as interim measure. According to sources, the BSF had told UMHA that at least 42,000 men would have to be recruited if the force had to be deployed along the Myanmar border. AR which already has 25,000 men deployed there said they would need only 16,000 more men to plug the gaps along the border.
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May - 26 
Director General of Police Khagen Sarma stated on May 26 that SFs have arrested 343 cadres of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), including 204 active ones, in the last five months during intensified coun
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Director General of Police Khagen Sarma stated on May 26 that SFs have arrested 343 cadres of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), including 204 active ones, in the last five months during intensified counter-insurgency operations, reports The Assam Tribune. As many as 10 cadres of the NDFB-IKS were also killed in encounters during the period.DGP Khagen Sarma also said that 164 grenades and 625 kilograms of explosives were recovered during the operations. “Besides, nearly 100 sophisticated factory-made weapons were recovered,” he said. Sarma, while informing that 50 additional companies of Central paramilitary forces have already been attached, said the operations against the militant group would continue. Operations against the banned outfit were intensified after its militants killed innocent people in Sonitpur district and BTAD area late last year. DGP Sarma further said 30 to 35 cadres of the outfit were still hiding inside the Manas Reserve and that security forces were after them. He also said the camp at Ultapani which was busted recently by security forces, was the last of the tactical camps of the outfit. On Paresh Baruah, the ‘commander-in-chief’ United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent faction (ULFA-I), he said, “His movement was traced in the Chinese territory recently.”
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May - 26 
In a case of mistaken identity, a village headman was killed during a counter insurgency operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Disapur under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on May 26, reports Nagaland Post. According to p
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In a case of mistaken identity, a village headman was killed during a counter insurgency operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Disapur under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on May 26, reports Nagaland Post. According to police source, the village headman identified as Devjoi Phanglosa (47) was killed in shoot out, when SFs in hunt to nab a suspected United Peoples Liberation Army (UPLA) cadre. The combined team went to the village headman house and when they knocked the door, the deceased opened fire from his muzzle loading gun, who suspected the combined team as “NSCN cadres [Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland]”. In the firing, constable, Pronab Bora sustained two bullet injuries in his hand and left chest and in retaliation, the combined team fired several rounds killing Devjoi Phanglosa inside his house.
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May - 26 
Militants on May 26 shot dead Ghulam Hassan Dar in whose premises a telecom tower was installed at Sopore town of Baramullah District, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants had earlier asked Dar to uproot the tower or face consequences. They had also th
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Militants on May 26 shot dead Ghulam Hassan Dar in whose premises a telecom tower was installed at Sopore town of Baramullah District, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants had earlier asked Dar to uproot the tower or face consequences. They had also threatened two more owners of the premises where tower is installed in Sopore town. The attack on the telecom towers follows the appearance of posters bearing the name of the unknown militant group Lashkar-e-Islam in the same area, warning phone companies to shut down their operations.
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May - 26 
Normal life came to a standstill in the State following the shutdown called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in protest over the delay in passage of the Village Administration Bill by the State Government, reports The Shillong Times
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Normal life came to a standstill in the State following the shutdown called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in protest over the delay in passage of the Village Administration Bill by the State Government, reports The Shillong Times on May 27.
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May - 26 
On May 22, a senior militant of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Stone Areng alias Mikdot Arengh fled with two AK rifles and 60 rounds of ammunition from a militant camp, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovere
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On May 22, a senior militant of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Stone Areng alias Mikdot Arengh fled with two AK rifles and 60 rounds of ammunition from a militant camp, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a pair of weapons believed to be the same, from a house in Timbo Ading locality in William Nagar in East Garo Hills District. UALA is currently holding peace talks with the Meghalaya Government.
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May - 26 
On May 26, a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laikhuram Priyobarta alias Nanao was arrested from Khurai Lamlong bazar in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 26, a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Laikhuram Priyobarta alias Nanao was arrested from Khurai Lamlong bazar in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 26 
On May 26, two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of military task force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as Ibomcha and Sagolsem Josy Singh were arrested at Uchiwa in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On May 26, two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of military task force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as Ibomcha and Sagolsem Josy Singh were arrested at Uchiwa in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 26, arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Kangujam Bir Singh from Waheng Khuman in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol along with a magazine and two live rounds were
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 26, arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Kangujam Bir Singh from Waheng Khuman in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol along with a magazine and two live rounds were recovered from him.
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May - 26 
SFs arrested five Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Hatogaon in Goalpara District on May 26, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Galet Ch Momin alias Arnet Ch Momin, Tenrik Marak, Paulush Marak, Pitin Sangma & Mit
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SFs arrested five Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Hatogaon in Goalpara District on May 26, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Galet Ch Momin alias Arnet Ch Momin, Tenrik Marak, Paulush Marak, Pitin Sangma & Mithak Sangma. Two factory-made 7.65mm pistols, three country-made 9mm pistols, some ammunitions and other war like stores were recovered from them.
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May - 26 
Taking a hard stand against Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) sponsored shut down and road blockade from May 27 to June 2, police on May 26, stated that any ‘accused’ arrested in connection with the agitation will be treated as HNLC mili
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Taking a hard stand against Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) sponsored shut down and road blockade from May 27 to June 2, police on May 26, stated that any ‘accused’ arrested in connection with the agitation will be treated as HNLC militants, reports The Shillong Times. The shutdown began on May 26.
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May - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appear to have found a new recruitment pool — Police officials engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, reports Indian Express on May 27. In a statement released by CPI-Maoist spok
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appear to have found a new recruitment pool — Police officials engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, reports Indian Express on May 27. In a statement released by CPI-Maoist spokesperson Malajulla Venugopal alias Abhay, the Maoist leadership has urged Policemen to quit their jobs and join the “revolution” to defeat the “sinister” and “fascist” designs of their seniors and political leaders. To drive home the point, the CPI-Maoist has also cited incidents of “over-stressed” Policemen killing their seniors and claimed that more than 1,000 Security Force (SF) personnel have been killed in anti-Naxal operations. “Think about your background. You belong to the lower strata of the society. You cannot deny that you have come from families of poor tribals, labourers and farmers. Think about who you are serving just to feed your families. We know you are not honestly agreeing to the demands of the job and your family members not happy that you have to do this. Your senior officers, fraudulent politicians are trying to instill false patriotism in your minds by branding Maoists as a security threat. But, the fact is that the rate of quitting a police job is about one in three. You must understand the selfish motive of politicians to loot resources of the people,” Abhay said in the statement. The statement claims several politicians from across political parties are corrupt. It also makes a mention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 2002 Gujarat riots. “The same Modi is now travelling around the world to sell India’s resources to foreigners in the name of Make in India. That is why leaders like Barack Obama, Stephen Harper and Angela Merkel are praising him. Your guns are actually meant to forcibly acquire farmers’ lands. Are you ready to shed your blood for these people,” Abhay said.
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May - 26 
The pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) has expressed satisfaction over the progress of peace-talk with the Central Government, reports The Sentinel on May 27. ULFA-PTF ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, at a meeting with leaders and cadres of his faction
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The pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) has expressed satisfaction over the progress of peace-talk with the Central Government, reports The Sentinel on May 27. ULFA-PTF ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, at a meeting with leaders and cadres of his faction here in Morigaon District, urged the centre to complete the negotiation process soon.
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May - 26 
Two militants of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-R), who were extorting from a local contractor was arrested on May 26 from Hollongi in Papum Pare District, reports The Sentinel. The militants have been identifie
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Two militants of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-R), who were extorting from a local contractor was arrested on May 26 from Hollongi in Papum Pare District, reports The Sentinel. The militants have been identified as Tiran Muchahary and Darbindra Ramchiary.
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May - 26 
Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 26 rejected reports of terrorist group Islamic State (IS) making headway in India, stating that threats have always existed under different names, reports Zee News. "Threats always exist in various names
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Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 26 rejected reports of terrorist group Islamic State (IS) making headway in India, stating that threats have always existed under different names, reports Zee News. "Threats always exist in various names. We have to be aware of such threats and build our system based on that," Parrikar said.
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May - 26 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 26 said India's response to cross-border firing along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir was so strong that it sent Pakistan scurrying to the United Nations (UN) s
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 26 said India's response to cross-border firing along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir was so strong that it sent Pakistan scurrying to the United Nations (UN) seeking intervention, reports The Times of India. "When there were cross-border firings during the UPA regime, white flags were shown. But, we gave Pakistan such strong reply that they had to appeal to the UN to intervene", Singh states. About alleged display of Pakistan flags in Kashmir recently, Singh said, "We will not allow anyone to shout 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans in this country." New Indian Express adds that Rajnath Singh criticised the law and order situation in West Bengal, saying it needed to improve and described the reports of crude bombs being made in the state as a matter of "serious concern"."The NIA is an autonomous body and doing its job (probing Burdwan blast). But as far as the law and order situation is concerned in Bengal, we think it needs to improve. A lot of things need to be done regarding it," Singh said. "The way reports of crude bombs being made in Bengal are coming up, it is a matter of serious concern. We assure the state government of all kinds of assistance for the sake of development and improvement in the law and order situation," Singh added.
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May - 26 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 26 said that the Indian government did not shut its eyes on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim but international relations at times created obstacles, reports New Indian Express. "On Dawood, I would only say
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 26 said that the Indian government did not shut its eyes on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim but international relations at times created obstacles, reports New Indian Express. "On Dawood, I would only say we have not shut our eyes on him. But at times there are obstacles due to international relations," Singh stated.
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May - 27 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 27 hurled petrol bombs at an under-construction road bridge and set ablaze two vehicles belonging to a construction company in Bartalla village under Kathikund Police Station limit
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 27 hurled petrol bombs at an under-construction road bridge and set ablaze two vehicles belonging to a construction company in Bartalla village under Kathikund Police Station limits of Dumka District, reports The Business Standard. Around 40 Maoists laced with firearms arrived at the spot and hurled two petrol bombs before torching an earthmover and a dumper this evening, officer-in-charge of Kathikund Police Station N.S. Dadel said. Jharkhand’s Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren had laid the foundation of the bridge in February, 2014.
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May - 27 
After a new terror organization, Lashkar-e-Islam, threatening people with death if they don't get cell phone towers removed from their premises, residents of Sopore town in Baramulla District on May 27 appealed to cellular firms to remove their tower
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After a new terror organization, Lashkar-e-Islam, threatening people with death if they don't get cell phone towers removed from their premises, residents of Sopore town in Baramulla District on May 27 appealed to cellular firms to remove their towers for their security, reports Times of India.
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May - 27 
Ahead of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, both the Indian and the Bangladeshi agencies have been sharing information to combat the deadly terror alliance of Islamic State (IS) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) that pos
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Ahead of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, both the Indian and the Bangladeshi agencies have been sharing information to combat the deadly terror alliance of Islamic State (IS) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) that poses a threat for both countries, Daily Mail reports on May 28. During PM Modi’s visit, the two countries will deliberate on cooperation to counter terrorism. Indian intelligence agencies have gathered information that JMB is making attempts to recruit Indian youths for IS in the border areas. “They have been trying to get active and attract the Indian youths. They have been making attempts continuously but they have not been very successful so far,” said a counter-terror official. Reportedly, a IS delegation visited Chittagong in Bangladesh in 2014 and had a meeting with JMB leaders and also other extremist groups like Ansarullah Bangla.
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May - 27 
Four security personnel were injured when a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Police camp in Narayanpur District in the wee hours of May 27, reports The Economic Times. "A large group of armed Naxals hurled crud
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Four security personnel were injured when a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Police camp in Narayanpur District in the wee hours of May 27, reports The Economic Times. "A large group of armed Naxals hurled crude bombs at Basing Police camp under Kurusnar Police Station limits shortly after the midnight following which a gun¬battle broke out between security forces and rebels," a senior Police official said. The intermittent firing lasted for about two hours following which the Maoists disappeared into dense forests, he added. "Two jawans each of Special Task Force and Chhattisgarh Armed Force sustained injuries in the crude bomb explosion," he further said.
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May - 27 
GNLA denied its involvement in May 27 blast in Tura, which injured nine people, reports The Telegraph on May 28.
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GNLA denied its involvement in May 27 blast in Tura, which injured nine people, reports The Telegraph on May 28.
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May - 27 
Militants on May 27 shot at and injured critically a landlord in whose premises a cell phone tower was installed in Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that at least three militants barged into the house of one Im
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Militants on May 27 shot at and injured critically a landlord in whose premises a cell phone tower was installed in Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that at least three militants barged into the house of one Imtiaz Ahmad Sofi, landlord for a cellular tower and fired at him indiscriminately. He was critically injured.
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May - 27 
On May 27, militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) abducted a Congress candidate for upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, identified as Ngachonmi Chamroy, along with his party workers, at
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On May 27, militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) abducted a Congress candidate for upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, identified as Ngachonmi Chamroy, along with his party workers, at a place between Halang and Phungcham villages in Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express. Militants also snatched one licensed double barrel shotgun which was kept inside the candidates’ car. The candidate and the workers were later freed.
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May - 27 
On May 27, nine persons, including three women, sustained injuries when suspected Garo militants triggered a blast outside a major hardware store in the heart of Tura town in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Garo National Liberat
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On May 27, nine persons, including three women, sustained injuries when suspected Garo militants triggered a blast outside a major hardware store in the heart of Tura town in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is the prime suspect in the blast. Police sources indicate that the GNLA ‘area commander’ of West Garo Hills, Karak Momin alias Hedeo had allegedly served an extortion notice on the shop for INR 2 million. West Garo Hills SP Mukesh Kr Singh stated that “It is the GNLA outfit. There is no doubt about it. We have some leads about the person who planted the device,”
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May - 27 
Police have arrested the president of the All Chakma Students’ Union, identified as Ranjan Kumar Chakma alias Sabhananu for alleged links with Arunachal Pradesh Deprived People’s Front (APDPF), reports The Indian Express on May 28. He has been charge
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Police have arrested the president of the All Chakma Students’ Union, identified as Ranjan Kumar Chakma alias Sabhananu for alleged links with Arunachal Pradesh Deprived People’s Front (APDPF), reports The Indian Express on May 28. He has been charged under six Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections including attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and waging war against the state as well as under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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May - 27 
Ruling out the possibility of deploying Army in anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 27, said if demanded, armed forces would extend “logistical support” and “provide training” to Police in tack
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Ruling out the possibility of deploying Army in anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 27, said if demanded, armed forces would extend “logistical support” and “provide training” to Police in tackling the menace, reports Indian Express. “Foreigners are not involved in it (Naxal movement). We use army where outside forces are involved. We use army against terrorists in Kashmir,” Parrikar told reporters in response to a query on whether army would be roped against growing Naxalism. Parrikar was in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) to inaugurate Jankalyan Mela, an exhibition-cum-fair showcasing the achievements of Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the past one year. The Minister, however, added, “We can provide training and logistical support (to the paramilitary and local police) if demanded.”
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May - 27 
Security Force (SF) personnel on May 27 busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition from the higher reaches of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include one pistol, two pistol magazines, one bore rifle, two UBGL
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Security Force (SF) personnel on May 27 busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition from the higher reaches of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include one pistol, two pistol magazines, one bore rifle, two UBGL rounds, 57 rounds of pistol, one portable battery charger, electric wire, a blanket and two knives.
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May - 27 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a Police Special Party exchanged fire near Cheedipalli near Gorrellametta under Boodaralla panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Koyyuru mandal (administrativ
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a Police Special Party exchanged fire near Cheedipalli near Gorrellametta under Boodaralla panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on May 27, reports The Hindu. Two groups of Maoists, numbering about 15 members, fired around four rounds on the Police party and the Police retaliated by firing one round and the Maoists escaped according to preliminary reports, Superintendent of Police (SP) Koya Praveen said. According to unconfirmed reports senior leaders of Maoist party, ‘company commander’ of central regional committee-I Kudumula Ravi and former head of military operations of the party in Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) Chalapathi were present. The Maoists split into three groups after the incident and escaped into the forests. A few days ago the Maoists conducted a meeting in this area and the leaders might be here in this connection.
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May - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have burnt down two buses at Belhiya in Sheohar District on May 27, reports sakshipost.com. Confirming the incident an official said "After the incident, the Security Forces have intensified com
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have burnt down two buses at Belhiya in Sheohar District on May 27, reports sakshipost.com. Confirming the incident an official said "After the incident, the Security Forces have intensified combing operations against them."
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May - 27 
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry (UTAM) has raised objections to the demand of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) that six additional communities be granted Schedul
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The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry (UTAM) has raised objections to the demand of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) that six additional communities be granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in Assam, reports The Hindu on May 28. ULFA-PTF has demanded that the Moran, Tai Ahom, Sootea, Koch-Rajbongshis and 36 Tea tribes who are currently listed as other backward classes be granted ST status. The grant of tribal status to these six communities will also, after fresh delimitation, lead to a significant increase in the number of ST seats in the 126-strong Assam State Assembly, making it a tribal-dominated State. The Assembly currently has 16 ST seats. Government sources say that the NCST has raised concerns that granting tribal status to these communities would eat into the quota for the existing STs. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is therefore exploring alternatives to ensure that the share of the existing STs is not affected.
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May - 27 
The Shillong High Court has asked the media not to carry any news of calls for bandhs (forced shutdowns) road blockades and rallies “with unlawful design”, warning that those who violate this order would face contempt of court as well as criminal cha
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The Shillong High Court has asked the media not to carry any news of calls for bandhs (forced shutdowns) road blockades and rallies “with unlawful design”, warning that those who violate this order would face contempt of court as well as criminal charges, reports The Indian Express on May 28. A court order stated that “We direct that the statements of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) or any organisation which may disturb the even tempo of day-to-day public life and cause violation of fundamental rights of citizens, in particular under Article 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India relating to strike, bandh, hartal, road blockade and holding of rallies with unlawful design, shall not be issued by any of the print and electronic media.”
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May - 27 
Tripura State Government, on May 27 decided to lift Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from the State, reports The Indian Express. Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, who is also the Home Minister of the State, said this decision was taken in the meetin
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Tripura State Government, on May 27 decided to lift Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from the State, reports The Indian Express. Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, who is also the Home Minister of the State, said this decision was taken in the meeting of the council of ministers. AFSPA was imposed in the state on February 16, 1997 following spurt of violence by militants. Chief Minister stated that “When the Act was imposed there were only 42 police stations and two-third of the entire police station areas were under this act. The number of Police Station areas at present is 74 and out of 74 police stations 26 Police Stations were fully and four Police Stations partly under this Act till recently.
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May - 27 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 27 said Pakistan must stop its nefarious activities if it wants its own welfare, reports The Times of India. "If Pakistan wants its own welfare, then it must stop meddling in the affairs of other countri
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on May 27 said Pakistan must stop its nefarious activities if it wants its own welfare, reports The Times of India. "If Pakistan wants its own welfare, then it must stop meddling in the affairs of other countries. It must stop all its nefarious activities aimed towards India," Rajnath. "Those who want to harm the pride, integrity and sovereignty of the country will be given a befitting reply. We trust our army, our paramilitary and our forces. No question can be raised on their integrity and love for the country," he added.
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May - 27 
Villagers, on May 27, found a decomposed body at B Ganmom village in Senapati District, where Security Forces (SFs) had reportedly killed three militants in an encounter, on May 23, reports The Sangai Express. The deceased was identified as Phakuirin
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Villagers, on May 27, found a decomposed body at B Ganmom village in Senapati District, where Security Forces (SFs) had reportedly killed three militants in an encounter, on May 23, reports The Sangai Express. The deceased was identified as Phakuiring Khongyo alias Akhui of Pangpum Wangli in Ukhrul. No further detail is available.
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May - 28 
Admiral RK Dhowan on May 28 inaugurated the 'Conclave of Chiefs' on the sidelines of the Naval Commanders' Conference, reports Business Standard. The meet, making its debut on the naval calendar, provided an opportunity for the former chiefs to inter
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Admiral RK Dhowan on May 28 inaugurated the 'Conclave of Chiefs' on the sidelines of the Naval Commanders' Conference, reports Business Standard. The meet, making its debut on the naval calendar, provided an opportunity for the former chiefs to interact with the commanders and other senior officers and be apprised of the latest developments in Indian Navy and its future plans. A number of issues, including enhancement of operational readiness of the Commands, infrastructure development, human resource management, coastal security, cyber security in the Indian Navy and foreign cooperation initiatives, amongst others, were discussed. Emphasising that combat readiness of the fleet and other operational formations is of prime importance and focused efforts are required at all levels to ensure sustained growth of the navy into a formidable multi-dimensional force, the Admiral complimented all its ranks for maintaining a high tempo of operations.
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May - 28 
An Army soldier was critically injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu District on May 28, reports Greater Kashmir. The injured soldier was identified as Alok Kumar of 6 Madras Regiment.
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An Army soldier was critically injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu District on May 28, reports Greater Kashmir. The injured soldier was identified as Alok Kumar of 6 Madras Regiment.
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May - 28 
Army and Police on May 28 busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition from the higher reaches of Arnas in Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said that based on specific information, the troops of 61 Rashtriya Rifles (R
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Army and Police on May 28 busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition from the higher reaches of Arnas in Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said that based on specific information, the troops of 61 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Arnas Police under the aegis of Uniform Force Headquarters launched an operation and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in higher reaches of Lapri forest. The recoveries included one AK-56 rifle with 31 rounds, a Chinese pistol, one hand grenade and other war like stores.
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May - 28 
Bihar Police on May 28 destroyed a bunker of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a hill top near Chatro village under Khaira Police Station limits in Jamui District, reports The Times of India. Confirming the report, Jamui Superintend
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Bihar Police on May 28 destroyed a bunker of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a hill top near Chatro village under Khaira Police Station limits in Jamui District, reports The Times of India. Confirming the report, Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP) Jayant Kant said a team of security personnel comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion and the District Police seized 100 kg of amonium nitrate powder, huge quantities of food grains including about half-a-dozen packets of flour bags, mustard oil jars, packets of Amul Spray milk, soap, sanitary napkins, garments, bangles, besides emergency medicines, torches, SIMs of different mobile service providers, and a very powerful telescope. However, the Maoists managed to escape.
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May - 28 
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 28 said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is mandatory if the Army has to be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir or any other State for internal security, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “Mine is not
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Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar on May 28 said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is mandatory if the Army has to be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir or any other State for internal security, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “Mine is not the Ministry to decide about AFSPA. It is very simple that if the Act is existing in that particular area, the Army can operate in that area. If it is not there, Army can’t operate there.” He further said “Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has to take a call and tell us whether we operate or not. If they think that we are not required, then they can do whatever they want to do. But if that Act is not there, I will not be able to operate.”
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May - 28 
Earlier on May 28, a militant of Hmar National Army (HNA) identified as identified as Lungtrau Olive Ramhluthar alias Wilson Hmar was arrested from Torbung Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. One 9mm pistol along with five live rounds
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Earlier on May 28, a militant of Hmar National Army (HNA) identified as identified as Lungtrau Olive Ramhluthar alias Wilson Hmar was arrested from Torbung Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. One 9mm pistol along with five live rounds was recovered from him.
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May - 28 
Intelligence agencies said that Lashkar-e-Islam is a front for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and has been operational in Sopore town of Baramulla District and adjoining Districts for some time, reports Times of India on May 29. The killing of a Bharat Sanc
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Intelligence agencies said that Lashkar-e-Islam is a front for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and has been operational in Sopore town of Baramulla District and adjoining Districts for some time, reports Times of India on May 29. The killing of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employee on May 25 and a resident who allowed a mobile phone tower on his house premises defying terror threats on May 26 in Sopore town has brought the spotlight on Lashkar-e-Islam. Inspector General (IG) of Police (Kashmir range) Syed Javaid Mujtaba Geelani on May 28 said that HM responsible for the killings and threatening people linked to the telecom sector in North Kashmir. Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Abdul Qayoom also said "Although the Police are investigating Lashkar-e-Islam and its motive, what we can say is it could be a shadow group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or even HM."
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May - 28 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 28 made its first arrest in connection with an attack on a contingent of Assam Rifles (AR) in Kohima on March 26, reports The Times of India. NIA arrested ‘finance secretary’ Khekaho Rochill of Khaplang fact
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 28 made its first arrest in connection with an attack on a contingent of Assam Rifles (AR) in Kohima on March 26, reports The Times of India. NIA arrested ‘finance secretary’ Khekaho Rochill of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) from Dimapur town in Dimapur District. Sources also say that his involvement in the May 3 attack in Mon District is being investigated.
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May - 28 
On 28 May, two extortionists identified as Arjun Timung and Rajib Tisso was arrested from Kheroni in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. They were demanding money from businessmen and cultivators of the area.
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On 28 May, two extortionists identified as Arjun Timung and Rajib Tisso was arrested from Kheroni in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. They were demanding money from businessmen and cultivators of the area.
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May - 28 
On May 28, two assailants armed with sophisticated small arms were arrested from No. 5 Dargipatty in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees have been identified as Bubul Ali and Biki Ali. Sophisticated fire arms including two pen pis
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On May 28, two assailants armed with sophisticated small arms were arrested from No. 5 Dargipatty in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees have been identified as Bubul Ali and Biki Ali. Sophisticated fire arms including two pen pistols and four live bullets were recovered from them.
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May - 28 
Personnel of 31 AR during an operation on May 28 arrested one “overground worker” of NSCN-K identified as one Yeshizulu Jamir from Sewak gate in Mokokchung District. The team also recovered a .22 pistol with magazine.
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Personnel of 31 AR during an operation on May 28 arrested one “overground worker” of NSCN-K identified as one Yeshizulu Jamir from Sewak gate in Mokokchung District. The team also recovered a .22 pistol with magazine.
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May - 28 
The entry and capture of a white pigeon, apparently from Pakistan, in a border village of Manwal in Pathankot District in Punjab on May 28 has caused a flutter among intelligence sleuths and Punjab Police, reports The Times of India. This comes two d
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The entry and capture of a white pigeon, apparently from Pakistan, in a border village of Manwal in Pathankot District in Punjab on May 28 has caused a flutter among intelligence sleuths and Punjab Police, reports The Times of India. This comes two days after an Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert to Punjab Police on the possibility of Indian Mujahideen (IM) being active in Jammu and Pathankot areas. The fact that the avian 'intruder' bore a stamped message and had a wire-like object on its body made the security agencies take a closer look at its flight into India. A part of the message was in Urdu, but the numbers appeared to be that of a landline telephone in Pakistan's Narowal District in Punjab Province. Police at Bamiyal Police post made a diary entry terming the bird as a "suspected spy", and sent a communication to Border Security Force (BSF) and IB. The bird was found on a day when an inter-state meeting on security was being held among officials of Punjab Police, Indian Army as well as those from Kathua and Jammu Districts. "It was a meeting to launch joint search and combing operation in the respective areas. The security of Ranjit Sagar Dam was also discussed and decision has been taken to strengthen the security setup in and around the areas," said Punjab Police Inspector General (border range) Ishwar Sharma.
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May - 28 
The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire for the second consecutive day in Visakhapatnam District on May 28, reports The Hindu. Five Maoists were sighted, three of them carrying SLRs, near Teegalametta under B
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The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire for the second consecutive day in Visakhapatnam District on May 28, reports The Hindu. Five Maoists were sighted, three of them carrying SLRs, near Teegalametta under Boodaralla panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) and they could be part of one of the three groups of Maoists that escaped after engaging Police for a while from around 800 meters at Cheedipalli on May 27 morning, Superintendent of Police (SP) Koya Praveen said. The additional forces deployed to track the Maoists in their possible escape routes found one group at Teegalametta. The Maoists noticed the Police movement and opened fire to which the latter retaliated, Praveen said. Twenty to twenty five rounds were fired by both the sides before the Maoists escaped into the forests. Two kit bags were found from the place where Maoists were sighted. At Cheedipalli, where the first exchange of fire took place on May 27, Police suspected that around 30 to 40 Maoists must have camped.
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May - 29 
An Assam Rifles (AR) trooper was injured in an ambush by militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on May 29, at Kisama in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post. Sources stated that there were around 10-12 mil
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An Assam Rifles (AR) trooper was injured in an ambush by militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on May 29, at Kisama in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post. Sources stated that there were around 10-12 militants involved in the ambush. According to security sources, the ambush was retaliation against arrest of NSCN-K ‘finance secretary’ Khekaho Rochill from Dimapur on May 28 and arrest of Inavi Assumi and Toki Kinny who were arrested along Zunheboto-Kohima road via Chakabama in Dimapur District on May 26.
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May - 29 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and a unit of Special Task Force (STF) have jointly launched a massive operation, code named, 'Operation Flush Out' in the dense forests located at the tri-junction o
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and a unit of Special Task Force (STF) have jointly launched a massive operation, code named, 'Operation Flush Out' in the dense forests located at the tri-junction of Jamui, Lakhisarai and Munger Districts to drive out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who are giving sleepless nights to Security Forces (SFs), reports The Times of India on May 30.
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May - 29 
Day before Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Chhattisgarh, one trooper of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed and two others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI
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Day before Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Chhattisgarh, one trooper of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed and two others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on May 29, reports The Times of India. The CAF personnel were deployed on duty for protection of workers at a construction site near Dharampenta village at Kistaram. Sukma Superintendent of Police D Shrawan Kumar said that there was construction work of culvert going on at the site so that the route doesn't get blocked during rainy season. Condition of both injured troopers is said to be critical. Rajnath is expected to arrive Chhattisgarh on May 30 and would visit Sukma in Bastar on May 31.
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May - 29 
In addition, SFs, in an operation on May 29, arrested three Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) militants, Lhunkhomang Kipgen (33), 'lance chapel' Lulun Kuki (26) and 'lance chapel' Haothang Kipgen (38), at Leimakhong in Senapati District, reports The
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In addition, SFs, in an operation on May 29, arrested three Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) militants, Lhunkhomang Kipgen (33), 'lance chapel' Lulun Kuki (26) and 'lance chapel' Haothang Kipgen (38), at Leimakhong in Senapati District, reports The Sangai Express. One 9mm Browning pistol, one 9mm Czechoslovakian pistol and twelve 9mm live rounds were recovered from the individuals. The trio was involved in extortion and abduction along the IT road. They also revealed that they were on their way to abduct a BJP candidate contesting from T-Waichong.
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May - 29 
Joint forces launched massive anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, in the forests of Gumla and Lohardaga Districts on May 29, a week after Jharkhand High Court pulled up Police for failing to track 30 children who were allegedly abducte
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Joint forces launched massive anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, in the forests of Gumla and Lohardaga Districts on May 29, a week after Jharkhand High Court pulled up Police for failing to track 30 children who were allegedly abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres last month, reports The Telegraph. Senior Police officers said the operations were part of the state government's continuing efforts to contain extremism. But sources claimed that the recent High Court rap had prompted the Security Forces (SFs) to accelerate search operations for the abducted children. "We have received information on movement of rebels in certain pockets of these districts. Our boys are combing the forests. If need be, the area of operations will be expanded further," South Chhotanagpur range Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police Arun Kumar Singh said.
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May - 29 
Lashkar-e-Islam, a new militant outfit that has emerged in Kashmir, on May 29 warned telecommunication companies to wind up all operations within a day in the Valley or else face the consequences, reports Times of India. The outfit's field operation
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Lashkar-e-Islam, a new militant outfit that has emerged in Kashmir, on May 29 warned telecommunication companies to wind up all operations within a day in the Valley or else face the consequences, reports Times of India. The outfit's field operation spokesman Gazi Abu Sariq in a statement said "From now, if telecommunication networks recharge service vendors, tower land owners don't stop their work we will take action against them. They have only one day to wind up their work."
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May - 29 
Local tribal population of Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra has decided to oppose Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) atrocities in the name of people's movement after some rebels thrashed the villagers of
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Local tribal population of Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra has decided to oppose Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) atrocities in the name of people's movement after some rebels thrashed the villagers of Gattepalli on May 19, reports The Times of India. The villagers had earned the wrath of Maoists for plucking tendu leaves, a seasonal work for a large section of tribal population in Gadchiroli, without seeking their prior permission. The Maoists are learnt to have beaten up several villagers for joining the work of the tendu contractors keeping them out of the loop.
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May - 29 
Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) condoned the death of ‘'sergeant' Akhui alias Phakhuiring Hungyo, who was killed in an ambush by Security Forces (SFs) on May 23, reports E-pao. His body was recovered on May 27 from the encounter site.
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Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) condoned the death of ‘'sergeant' Akhui alias Phakhuiring Hungyo, who was killed in an ambush by Security Forces (SFs) on May 23, reports E-pao. His body was recovered on May 27 from the encounter site.
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May - 29 
Militants on May 29 fired on a Policeman guarding a bank in Shopian District and decamped with his service rifle, reports Greater Kashmir. The injured Policeman is identified as Head Constable Sartaj Ahmad posted at Jammu and Kashmir Bank. A bullet h
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Militants on May 29 fired on a Policeman guarding a bank in Shopian District and decamped with his service rifle, reports Greater Kashmir. The injured Policeman is identified as Head Constable Sartaj Ahmad posted at Jammu and Kashmir Bank. A bullet hit his hand.
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May - 29 
On May 29, A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant identified as Khrawbok Marbaniang was arrested by Police at an unspecified place in Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. His arrest led to arrest of another HNLC militant i
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On May 29, A Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant identified as Khrawbok Marbaniang was arrested by Police at an unspecified place in Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. His arrest led to arrest of another HNLC militant identified as Belnis Thabah from a saw mill at Kyrdemkulai, in Ri-Bhoi District. One country made pistol, six 12 bore ammunitions, gun powder, one HNLC demand note and ball bearings were recovered from the militants.
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May - 29 
On May 29, a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police at A’ning area of Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A carbine was recovered from the encounter area. P
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On May 29, a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police at A’ning area of Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A carbine was recovered from the encounter area. Police are not sure of the identity of the militant but suspect it to be Jamindar, belonging to the Rakkam D Shira command of GNLA.
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May - 29 
On May 29, in a suspected act of warning, the residence of a Congress worker, identified as Dhananjoy Basnet, working for Bhumi Prasad Basnet alias Vikas, a candidate contesting in the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) was torched by suspect
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On May 29, in a suspected act of warning, the residence of a Congress worker, identified as Dhananjoy Basnet, working for Bhumi Prasad Basnet alias Vikas, a candidate contesting in the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) was torched by suspected militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), at Panikheti in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 29 
On May 29, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , identified as Irakdao Basumatary from Bagajuli in Baksa District, reports The Sentinel. He was involved in the mass
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On May 29, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , identified as Irakdao Basumatary from Bagajuli in Baksa District, reports The Sentinel. He was involved in the massacre of Adivasis in December 2014. A 7.65 pistol, a magazine and six rounds of live ammunitions were recovered from him.
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May - 29 
On May 29, three militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) were arrested at Chawangkining in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline. Two 9 mm pistols along with 12 live rounds were recovered from them. The militants have been identi
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On May 29, three militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) were arrested at Chawangkining in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline. Two 9 mm pistols along with 12 live rounds were recovered from them. The militants have been identified as Lulun Kuki, Haothang Kipgen and Lhunkhomang Kipgen, who is the ‘public relations officer’ of KNF-N.
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May - 29 
Police and Army in Pulwama District on May 29 have sought people’s help through posters for providing information regarding top militants including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) South Kashmir Chief, Abu Qasim, in exchange of huge rewards, reports Daily Excel
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Police and Army in Pulwama District on May 29 have sought people’s help through posters for providing information regarding top militants including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) South Kashmir Chief, Abu Qasim, in exchange of huge rewards, reports Daily Excelsior. The posters in Urdu with contact numbers of Police and Army and pictures of eight militants operating in South Kashmir appeared in the posters in District. The poster reads: “The people are informed through these posters that the above persons are missing from their homes. After searches it has been found that they have joined Lashkar-e-Toiba. They are involved in loot, plunder and killings besides other crimes. People can share information with the police regarding these militants in exchange of huge rewards.” The areas where these posters appeared include Sangarwani, Pulwama town, Tahab, Kakpora, Newa, Litter, Shadimarg, Rajpora and Ruhmou.
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May - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) have recovered two powerful tiffin bombs from Sukma District's Dornapal region on May 29, reports The Times of India. "The explosives, planted by Naxals, were recovered by a joint team of security personnel near Misma village on
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Security Forces (SFs) have recovered two powerful tiffin bombs from Sukma District's Dornapal region on May 29, reports The Times of India. "The explosives, planted by Naxals, were recovered by a joint team of security personnel near Misma village on Sukma-Dornapal route under Dornapal Police Station limits yesterday," Sukma sub-divisional officer of Police, Prafulla Kispotta, said. The joint party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district force was patrolling Sukma-Dornpal route when they found two tiffins containing Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 10kg each, placed beneath the ground near Misma. The IEDs were immediately destroyed by the bomb disposal squad at the spot, the SDOP said.
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May - 29 
The day The Indian Express reported delay in issuing of Government Resolution (GR) for the additional pay package for policemen working in Maoist-affected areas, the State Government, in a swift course correction, issued the GR the same day, reports
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The day The Indian Express reported delay in issuing of Government Resolution (GR) for the additional pay package for policemen working in Maoist-affected areas, the State Government, in a swift course correction, issued the GR the same day, reports The Indian Express on May 30. The Indian Express had highlighted the issue on May 28. The report had quoted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis blaming the delay on previous Government.
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May - 29 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on May 29 asserted that red-corner notices have been issued against Dawood Ibrahim and other terrorists and India is in active pursuit of these notices with Interpol, reports Asian Age. “Whether Dawood Ibrahi
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on May 29 asserted that red-corner notices have been issued against Dawood Ibrahim and other terrorists and India is in active pursuit of these notices with Interpol, reports Asian Age. “Whether Dawood Ibrahim, Masood Azhar, or Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, red corner notices have been issued them and India is doing its best to bring them to justice,” Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh said. On whether India would give another dossier to Pakistan on the issue, Singh said: “As of now, there is no such proposal but a dossier has already been given to Pakistan in this regard in 2012.”
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May - 30 
Acting on a tip-off, the Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, identified as Punu Singh, near Dolengsera village in Gumla District, reports The Business Standard on May 31. Singh used to pass informatio
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Acting on a tip-off, the Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, identified as Punu Singh, near Dolengsera village in Gumla District, reports The Business Standard on May 31. Singh used to pass information about the whereabouts of the Police and their operations to the Maoists. "The sub-zonal commander of the area, Deepak Sahu, had kept two weapons with Punu. The information was correct and we recovered a 115 bore rifle and a SKB gun near his house," said Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bheem Sen Tuti.
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May - 30 
Further, Saroj Gope, the nephew-cum-manager of contractor Inder Gope engaged in construction of Aango-Bedam-Murki Road of Churchu block, who was abducted by a group of Maoists led by Karu Yadav on May 30 has returned to his native place in Aurangabad
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Further, Saroj Gope, the nephew-cum-manager of contractor Inder Gope engaged in construction of Aango-Bedam-Murki Road of Churchu block, who was abducted by a group of Maoists led by Karu Yadav on May 30 has returned to his native place in Aurangabad District, reports The Pioneer. The LWEs released him with some message for the contractor.
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May - 30 
Further, two Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Kanker District on May 30, reports Indian Express. A prominent Maoist cadre Shashikala Vadde (21), who was active on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, was arrested from Ban
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Further, two Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Kanker District on May 30, reports Indian Express. A prominent Maoist cadre Shashikala Vadde (21), who was active on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, was arrested from Bande Police Station limits, a senior Police official said. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of Vadde at her native place Tiralgadh, a team of local Police mobilised towards the spot Vadde was arrested from the place, the official added. She was deployed as a member of Kasansur Local Operation Squad (LOS) under North Gadchiroli division of the CPI-Maoist. In another incident, a lower rung Maoist cadre, identified as Somlal Kallo (31), was arrested from Badgaon Police Station limits in Kanker District, during a search operation, the officer said, adding that the duo was being interrogated.
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May - 30 
Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed special teams to crack and prevent the telecom attacks in North Kashmir even as fear over telecom issue gripped in South Kashmir and Srinagar where some telecom franchise have closed down their showrooms, reports
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Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed special teams to crack and prevent the telecom attacks in North Kashmir even as fear over telecom issue gripped in South Kashmir and Srinagar where some telecom franchise have closed down their showrooms, reports Daily Excelsior on May 30. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir range, Gareeb Dass, told that Police has constituted special teams that have spread in Baramulla District to crack the telecom attacks.
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May - 30 
Meanwhile, five unidentified militants abducted three employees of the Hyderabad-based Gayatri-ECI, Tapas Kumar Saha, Santosh Kumar Bora and Pabitra Laha, from near Lumding in Nagaon District on May 30, reports The Indian Express. While the militants
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Meanwhile, five unidentified militants abducted three employees of the Hyderabad-based Gayatri-ECI, Tapas Kumar Saha, Santosh Kumar Bora and Pabitra Laha, from near Lumding in Nagaon District on May 30, reports The Indian Express. While the militants had initially abducted five persons including two drivers, Babu Sonar and Dhan Bahadur Domai, the two drivers were later set free a couple of hours after snatching away their mobile phones purses. The company is engaged in constructing the 21-kilometre long Lumding-Maibang (Dima Hasao District) stretch of the 4-lane East-West Corridor in Assam.
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May - 30 
Meanwhile, the 2013 Maoist attack in Jeeram Ghati, which wiped out almost the entire Congress leadership in Chhattisgarh, was meant to target only former state minister Mahendra Karma, but “warriors of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army” ended up
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Meanwhile, the 2013 Maoist attack in Jeeram Ghati, which wiped out almost the entire Congress leadership in Chhattisgarh, was meant to target only former state minister Mahendra Karma, but “warriors of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army” ended up killing many others, documents seized after the arrest of top Maoist leader Dilip alias Guha Uike from Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) have revealed, reports The Indian Express. The documents also revealed that the CPI-Maoist leadership considered the attack a “magnificent (shandaar) ambush” for the choice of terrain, the recovery of 23 weapons and the successful execution. But the leadership also felt the attack came with a heavy cost as it allowed “political parties and corporate media” to equate the Maoist movement with terrorism. “We could have won sympathy by letting Patel, his son, Shukla and others go but the unintentional killings of the innocent allowed political parties and the corporate media to label us terrorists,” the document stated.
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May - 30 
Militants on May 30 hurled a grenade on a cell phone tower in Handwara town of Kupwara District to blow it up, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants targeted the tower near Sub-District Hospital Handwara. However, there was no damage to
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Militants on May 30 hurled a grenade on a cell phone tower in Handwara town of Kupwara District to blow it up, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants targeted the tower near Sub-District Hospital Handwara. However, there was no damage to the tower.
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May - 30 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Prem Mahto and Mukesh Singh, from Mahamada and Dhanauji villages under Patahi Police Station limits in East Champaran District on May 30 in connection with the att
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Prem Mahto and Mukesh Singh, from Mahamada and Dhanauji villages under Patahi Police Station limits in East Champaran District on May 30 in connection with the attack on the base camp of a road bridge construction company at village Balua on May 29, 2015 reports The Times of India. On May 29, 2015 the Maoists had attacked the camp of the company engaged in construction of a road bridge over river Motiya on Patahi-Shikarganj road. The Maoists had torched generators, vibrators, mixing machines and bags of cement after pouring Kerosene on them. The attack was apparently made to terrorize the construction company authorities for their refusal to meet their extortion demand of INR 1.5 million.
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May - 30 
Rajnath Singh will visit some interior towns and Police camps in Maoist-sensitive Sukma District during his two-day visit to the State beginning on May 30 (today), reports The Hindu. Singh is expected to visit Bhejji Police camp situated in “Maoists’
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Rajnath Singh will visit some interior towns and Police camps in Maoist-sensitive Sukma District during his two-day visit to the State beginning on May 30 (today), reports The Hindu. Singh is expected to visit Bhejji Police camp situated in “Maoists’ liberated zone” and will also meet security personnel in Dornapal town of Sukma. He will also take part in a programme at the Education City in Sukma District headquarters.
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May - 30 
Separately, the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) president, Pramod Boro said that the move to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities of Assam could invite more problems among the indigenous population of the region, reports The Telegrap
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Separately, the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) president, Pramod Boro said that the move to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities of Assam could invite more problems among the indigenous population of the region, reports The Telegraph. ABSU president, Pramod Boro, said the Bodo or other indigenous communities of the state, enjoying ST status, would never object if ST status is accorded to the six communities - Koch-Rajbongshi, Tea-Adivasi, Muttock, Moran, Chutia and Ahom - who have been demanding the status for two decades. Boro, however, added that the Registrar-General of India (RGI) and the Union ministry of tribal affairs have to ensure that through this move interests of genuine tribal people are not affected.
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May - 30 
Separately, The Indian Express on May 31 reports that NSCN-IM has been asking voters to cast their votes in favour of Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidates in Ukhrul District. . In a letter by NSCN-IM it stated that “With you as the head…your village
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Separately, The Indian Express on May 31 reports that NSCN-IM has been asking voters to cast their votes in favour of Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidates in Ukhrul District. . In a letter by NSCN-IM it stated that “With you as the head…your village authority/women’s society/students union all should ensure that the total votes in your village must be cast in favour of the NPF. In case there is anyone in your village who does not comply to this order, you are directed to make a list and submit to the undersigned without fail.”
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May - 30 
Taking serious note of the recent attacks on security forces in the North East by militant outfits, particularly Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has categorically stated that the Centre is closely monitor
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Taking serious note of the recent attacks on security forces in the North East by militant outfits, particularly Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has categorically stated that the Centre is closely monitoring the security scenario in these states, reports Nagaland Post on May 31. He stated that Security situation in North Eastern states is being monitored regularly at various levels, with sustained counter insurgency (CI) operations against militant outfits”.
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May - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a tribal youth, identified as Kurusam Balakrishna (30), dubbing him as a ‘Police informer’ in Unjupalli forest area of Charla mandal (administrative unit) in Bhadrachalam divisi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a tribal youth, identified as Kurusam Balakrishna (30), dubbing him as a ‘Police informer’ in Unjupalli forest area of Charla mandal (administrative unit) in Bhadrachalam division in Khammam District on May 30, reports The Hindu. Suspected Maoists allegedly whisked away Balakrishna, of Lakshmipuram village in Venkatapuram mandal, into the forest area a few days ago and grilled him over his alleged role as ‘Police informer’ before killing him, sources said. The rebels reportedly dumped his body alongside a kutcha road leading to Pusuguppa village and left behind a poster in the name of CPI-Maoist district committee at the spot in the early hours of Sunday (May 31). The rebels, through the poster, alleged that Balakrishna acted as a “Police informer”.
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May - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a bus on May 30 carrying supplies for Security Forces (SFs) after asking passengers to get down near Dugaiguda village under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District, report
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a bus on May 30 carrying supplies for Security Forces (SFs) after asking passengers to get down near Dugaiguda village under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer. The private bus was on its way to Basaguda from Jagdalpur, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Indira Kalyan Elesela informed. However, no harm to any passengers has been reported in the incident.
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May - 30 
The Indian Express reports that on May 30, village chairman, of Taningjang village in Ukhrul District, identified as Ringtheineng was abducted by three militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM).
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The Indian Express reports that on May 30, village chairman, of Taningjang village in Ukhrul District, identified as Ringtheineng was abducted by three militants of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM).
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May - 30 
To strengthen the security situation in 10 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States, the Centre has given approval for setting up of 400 Police Stations and posts, reports The Hindu on May 31. According to an RTI query, information received
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To strengthen the security situation in 10 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States, the Centre has given approval for setting up of 400 Police Stations and posts, reports The Hindu on May 31. According to an RTI query, information received from the LWE Division of Union Home Ministry (UHM), the government is building 400 fortified Police Stations in 10 States, each of which will be allocated INR 20 million each. The Centre would bear 80 per cent of the cost of construction, while the state, the remaining 20 per cent. In 2012-13, INR 1.5 billion were allocated to these States, INR 1.1965 billion in 2013-14 and INR 990 million in the year 2014-15.
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a press conference in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh on May 30 said that a strong strategy would be devised to deal with the Naxalism, reports Zee News. He said "The Centre is serious over the issue. We
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a press conference in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh on May 30 said that a strong strategy would be devised to deal with the Naxalism, reports Zee News. He said "The Centre is serious over the issue. We will put in maximum efforts to ensure internal security. Strong strategy will be devised on Naxalism."
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May - 31 
According to Border Security Force (BSF) official, the BSF detained 400 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and recovered contraband worth over INR.70 million across West Bengal in May, 2015, reports Zee News on June 1. "Besides a large number of contraba
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According to Border Security Force (BSF) official, the BSF detained 400 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and recovered contraband worth over INR.70 million across West Bengal in May, 2015, reports Zee News on June 1. "Besides a large number of contraband and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), we have apprehended 400 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in May from across the South Bengal frontier," a BSF officer said. The troopers also detained 154 Indians for trying to illegally cross the international border in May. "On the smuggling front, we have seized over 16 kg of gold worth over Rs.44 lakh, nearly 42,000 bottles of Phensedyl, valued around Rs.40 lakh, and other contraband items and cattle heads worth Rs.6.23 crore," the officer added. FICNs with a face value of INR 7.4 million and 146.5 kg of ganja were also recovered from various parts of the border.
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May - 31 
Also, ADC election was held across 1,163 polling booths Churachandpur District has the maximum number of 290 polling booths while Chandel has only 144 booths. About 700000 including 360000 females were eligible to cast their votes to elect 144 Distri
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Also, ADC election was held across 1,163 polling booths Churachandpur District has the maximum number of 290 polling booths while Chandel has only 144 booths. About 700000 including 360000 females were eligible to cast their votes to elect 144 District council members – 24 each from the six ADCs, reports The Assam Tribune on June 1.
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May - 31 
Also, on same day, another election duty bound team heading for their designated booth in Chote Munpi ADC constituency was also waylaid by militants at Kholmun Village in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. However, pressure from the
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Also, on same day, another election duty bound team heading for their designated booth in Chote Munpi ADC constituency was also waylaid by militants at Kholmun Village in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. However, pressure from the Security Forces (SFs) resulted in militants returning the ballot boxes.
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May - 31 
Also, Pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups which have been demanding for the implementation of a “comprehensive mechanism” to ‘combat and regulate influx’ into Meghalaya urged the Government to speed u the process, reports The Shillong Times on June 1
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Also, Pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups which have been demanding for the implementation of a “comprehensive mechanism” to ‘combat and regulate influx’ into Meghalaya urged the Government to speed u the process, reports The Shillong Times on June 1. Khasi Students Union (KSU) president Daniel Khyriem stated that “We want the State Government to speed up the process of implementing the mechanism suggested by us one year back”.
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May - 31 
Also, two Kuki National Army (KNA) militants identified as ‘private’ Ngankhohao Guite alias Boipu Guite and ‘private’ Thanglenmang Mangneo were arrested on May 31, at Taretkhul village in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. Investigation revealed th
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Also, two Kuki National Army (KNA) militants identified as ‘private’ Ngankhohao Guite alias Boipu Guite and ‘private’ Thanglenmang Mangneo were arrested on May 31, at Taretkhul village in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. Investigation revealed that they came to the village to threaten the villagers to cast their vote in favour of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in the Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections which was held on June 1.
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May - 31 
Army on May 31 foiled fidayeen (suicide) attack on its Brigade headquarters in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District by killing four members of six heavily armed militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that security guard of supply depot of th
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Army on May 31 foiled fidayeen (suicide) attack on its Brigade headquarters in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District by killing four members of six heavily armed militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that security guard of supply depot of the Army outside the Brigade headquarters noticed the movement of militants near the depot and fired at them. The militants fired back and Army airlifted 40 members of elite Army Commandos of 4-Para from Kupwara District to conduct the operation against the heavily armed militants. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir Range, Gareeb Dass told that four militants were killed near the Brigade Headquarters in Tanghdar sector.
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May - 31 
Commissionerate Police on May 31 arrested three persons including a mother-son duo along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 2300 in Cuttack in Odisha, reports The New Indian Express. Police raided the house of one Muna Bahadur at Ran
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Commissionerate Police on May 31 arrested three persons including a mother-son duo along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 2300 in Cuttack in Odisha, reports The New Indian Express. Police raided the house of one Muna Bahadur at Ranihat Settlement Colony under Malgodown Police limits in Cuttack District and arrested two persons along with 23 fake notes of INR 100 denomination. The duo allegedly also led the Police to the supplier Pramod Barik of Jagatpur who was arrested. The mother-son duo has allegedly confessed to have got 100 notes of INR 100 denomination from Barik and had already exhausted 77 of the number. Sources said that a well-organised inter-State racket is believed to be involved with network spread across several cities and towns.
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May - 31 
Earlier, on May 31 four militants were killed near the Brigade Headquarters in Tanghdar sector.
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Earlier, on May 31 four militants were killed near the Brigade Headquarters in Tanghdar sector.
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May - 31 
Further, External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj on May 31 confirmed that India is going to take up repatriation of undivided United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia with Bangladesh during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’
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Further, External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj on May 31 confirmed that India is going to take up repatriation of undivided United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia with Bangladesh during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, reports The Assam Tribune. Anup Chetia had sought political asylum in Bangladesh thrice in 2005, 2008 and in 2011 after Bangladesh police arrested him in December 1997 and was subsequently handed down seven years of jail terms by two courts for cross-border intrusion, carrying fake passports and illegally keeping foreign currencies. Despite the expiry of his term, Chetia is in Kashimpur jail under a 2003 High Court directive asking authorities to keep him in safe custody until a decision was taken on his asylum plea.
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May - 31 
Further, on May 31, Six polling parties under 4-Chingkhozou headed for 4/5 Nungsai (Tamenglong District), 4/6 Santing in Churachandpur, 4/7 Santing Chongchin in Churachandpur District, 4/9 Lailong Thoubal District, and 4/12 Konpi in Churachandpur Dis
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Further, on May 31, Six polling parties under 4-Chingkhozou headed for 4/5 Nungsai (Tamenglong District), 4/6 Santing in Churachandpur, 4/7 Santing Chongchin in Churachandpur District, 4/9 Lailong Thoubal District, and 4/12 Konpi in Churachandpur District were waylaid by militants at Chiangpi village in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 31 
Further, on May 31, three labourers, identified as Timrik D Sangma, Kilapson Marak and Landrik S Sangma and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Assistant sub Inspector, identified as Santokh Lal sustained minor injuries when a group of suspected mi
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Further, on May 31, three labourers, identified as Timrik D Sangma, Kilapson Marak and Landrik S Sangma and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Assistant sub Inspector, identified as Santokh Lal sustained minor injuries when a group of suspected militants lobbed a crude bomb and simultaneously opened fire from automatic weapons at Sarangma weighbridge in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Coal-laden trucks were being weighed in at the bridge for most part of the night and the excess coal was being offloaded by local labourers when the attack took place.
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May - 31 
Further, The Shillong Times on June 1 reports that Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta who had suggested the High Court of Meghalaya to restrain the media from publishing news related to bandh (forced shit down) by Hynniewtrep Nati
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Further, The Shillong Times on June 1 reports that Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta who had suggested the High Court of Meghalaya to restrain the media from publishing news related to bandh (forced shit down) by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) stated that Government will not be able to control other forms of communications including social media through which announcements of bandh, agitation and rally can be made by any group including the militants.
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May - 31 
In continuation with the earlier order, Mon District administration has informed that the night curfew within the one km belt along Indo-Myanmar/Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh border under Mon District shall remain in force for a period of 30 days with e
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In continuation with the earlier order, Mon District administration has informed that the night curfew within the one km belt along Indo-Myanmar/Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh border under Mon District shall remain in force for a period of 30 days with effect from May 19, reports Nagaland Post on June 1. The order prohibits all vehicular movement, person or group in a kilometre belt in Nagaland side bordering Myanmar and Arunachal Pradesh.
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May - 31 
In other news, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) Zeliangrong Region has merged with the reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), reports E-pao on June 1. KD Gangmei, former ‘information and publicity secretary’ of NSCN-
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In other news, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) Zeliangrong Region has merged with the reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), reports E-pao on June 1. KD Gangmei, former ‘information and publicity secretary’ of NSCN-K Zeliangrong region stated that erstwhile NSCN-K Zeliangrong region decided to merge with the Reformation group as they subscribe to the ideology of the latter.
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May - 31 
Meanwhile, new mobile phone towers and post offices will soon come up in worst Naxal-hit Districts in Chhattisgarh with Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh ordering expeditious completion of work, reports New Indian Express on June 1. The instruc
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Meanwhile, new mobile phone towers and post offices will soon come up in worst Naxal-hit Districts in Chhattisgarh with Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh ordering expeditious completion of work, reports New Indian Express on June 1. The instructions were given at a high-level meeting held in Raipur during his two day-visit to Chhattisgarh on May 30 – 31. Singh reviewed the anti-Naxal operations and the development agenda with Chief Minister (CM) Raman Singh and senior officials of the central and State government besides the paramilitary forces. He directed that the installation of mobile towers by the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) be expedited, particularly in Sukma District. He said new post offices will be opened in the three worst affected Districts of south Bastar namely Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada. Singh stressed on the need for expeditious formulation of the Road Requirement Plan (RRP), RRP-II, in consultation with the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. He also called for opening of schools and hostels, new bank branches and expansion of radio and TV coverage in these areas. The State government proposed that the Centre should undertake the 'Bastar Plan' for its integrated development on both economic and security fronts. CM Singh raised the issue of reimbursement under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme and demanded the deployment of five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions. Home Minister Singh also held an interaction with the personnel of CRPF and State Police Force at Chintagufa camp in Sukma. The jawans demanded adequate provision for family accommodation in group centres and removal of differences in pay and allowances between the State Police force and paramilitary jawans staying in the same campus. Assuring the jawans, UHM Singh said the constant effort of his Ministry is to improve the working conditions and take welfare measures for jawans. Further, talking to reporters at Jagdalpur, divisional headquarters of Bastar, he said Centre would extend all help to State government to tackle the problem, adds The Times of India. "Our effort is to expedite the pace of development and restore peace," UHM Singh said. Replying to a question, he said both State Police and Paramilitary Forces deployed in anti-Naxalite operations, were working for better coordination in region.
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May - 31 
Meanwhile, on June 1, four Maoists were arrested while they were allegedly making plans to extort levy from under-construction infrastructure projects, reports outlookindia.com. Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranjit Kumar Mishra sa
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Meanwhile, on June 1, four Maoists were arrested while they were allegedly making plans to extort levy from under-construction infrastructure projects, reports outlookindia.com. Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranjit Kumar Mishra said raids were conducted during the early hours of Monday on the basis of information provided by hardcore Maoist Dasai Ram, who was arrested in Motihari in East Champaran District on May 31. "The arrested Maoists used to extort levy or protection money from under-construction infrastructure projects in the area, and were making plans to do so when our teams surrounded them," SSP Mishra added.
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May - 31 
Meanwhile, Police on May 31 arrested three persons allegedly involved in pasting threatening posters of Lashkar-e-Islam in Khrew area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested persons have been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad, Mudasir Ah
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Meanwhile, Police on May 31 arrested three persons allegedly involved in pasting threatening posters of Lashkar-e-Islam in Khrew area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested persons have been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad, Mudasir Ahmad Lone and Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat. The trio had downloaded the poster from facebook and printed them at a local computer outlet and pasted in the area.
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May - 31 
Meanwhile, SFs arrested militant of Kuki Unification Frontal Organisation (KUFO), ‘secretary’, SK Lentinlal Thadou alias Lentinlal alias Thunder (30), while conducting frisking and checking at Kanto Lamkhai in Imphal West District on May 31, reports
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Meanwhile, SFs arrested militant of Kuki Unification Frontal Organisation (KUFO), ‘secretary’, SK Lentinlal Thadou alias Lentinlal alias Thunder (30), while conducting frisking and checking at Kanto Lamkhai in Imphal West District on May 31, reports The Sangai Express. On his disclosure, SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol loaded with three live rounds from the backyard of the house of one Paogouthang Lhouvum (17) and one 0.32 pistol loaded with eight live rounds from the house of Simon Lhouvum (35) on May 31.
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May - 31 
Minister of State for Defence, Rao Inderjit Singh, while speaking at a security conference in Singapore, warned that militants fighting for the Islamic State (IS) were not merely exaggerating when they boasted of potentially acquiring nuclear weapons
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Minister of State for Defence, Rao Inderjit Singh, while speaking at a security conference in Singapore, warned that militants fighting for the Islamic State (IS) were not merely exaggerating when they boasted of potentially acquiring nuclear weapons from Pakistan, reports Daily Mail on June 1. Rao Inderjit Singh said that with billions in the bank and contact with powerful Pakistani arms dealers, it is feasible that IS could buy a nuclear bomb. His comments came just a week after the IS militants themselves claimed that acquiring nuclear weapons is 'more possible today than it was just one year ago'.
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May - 31 
On May 31, a day ahead of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) election, the preparation for the election was seriously affected when militants of unidentified militant group allegedly tried to capture ballot boxes and abduct polling officials, at 4
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On May 31, a day ahead of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) election, the preparation for the election was seriously affected when militants of unidentified militant group allegedly tried to capture ballot boxes and abduct polling officials, at 4-Chongkhojou in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. The attempt was however thwarted by the swift action of a joint security team of Churachandpur Police and Assam Rifles (AR) .The polling officials and the ballot boxes were rescued near Chiangpi Village in Churachandpur District.
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May - 31 
Police on May 31 arrested a person, identified as Md Shahid along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 50,000 in Kaikhali area under Airport Police station area in Kolkata in West Bengal, reports Business Standard. A Police officer sai
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Police on May 31 arrested a person, identified as Md Shahid along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 50,000 in Kaikhali area under Airport Police station area in Kolkata in West Bengal, reports Business Standard. A Police officer said the accused was a resident of Bablatala in Kaikhali area, in the northern outskirts of the city and close to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (NSCB) International Airport in Kolkata. The source of the counterfeit notes and if he was a courier and got down from any international flight was looked into, the officer added.
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May - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Gomtalakbou and ‘Leutinent’ Lot, along the Raianglong- Khunphun track in Tamenglong District on May 31, reports The Sangai Express. Bas
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Gomtalakbou and ‘Leutinent’ Lot, along the Raianglong- Khunphun track in Tamenglong District on May 31, reports The Sangai Express. Based on specific inputs of presence of underground cadres in Khunphun village involved in coercing and pressurizing locals with respect to the ADC elections, troops of Red Shield Division carried out patrolling and apprehended the two NSCN-IM cadres, said the PRO (Defence) statement. The individuals revealed that they were assigned to cause disturbance during ADC elections.
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May - 31 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadre, identified as Dada Basumatary (28) alias Khwmta alias Ladar, at Saraibil area inside the Ripu Reserve Forest in Kokrajhar District
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadre, identified as Dada Basumatary (28) alias Khwmta alias Ladar, at Saraibil area inside the Ripu Reserve Forest in Kokrajhar District on May 31, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 7.65mm pistol with one magazine, three empty cases of 7.65 mm, four live ammunition of 7.65mm and two 36 High Explosive grenades from the slain militant.
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May - 31 
Separately, GNLA, on May 31, said it may resort to pasting of posters to call any form of agitation following the High Court ban on media publishing news about shutdowns, reports The Shillong Times.
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Separately, GNLA, on May 31, said it may resort to pasting of posters to call any form of agitation following the High Court ban on media publishing news about shutdowns, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 31 
Speaking at a public meeting in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma on May 31, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, urged CPI-Maoist cadres to drop their weapons and come back to the mainstream, reports Indian Express. He said: “The Maoist challenge is a big ch
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Speaking at a public meeting in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma on May 31, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, urged CPI-Maoist cadres to drop their weapons and come back to the mainstream, reports Indian Express. He said: “The Maoist challenge is a big challenge. They want to stop development. But we have taken a vow that we will establish peace in the region.” He added: “I am glad that I am the first home minister to visit Sukma. I will also visit in the future.” On Sunday (May 31), the last day of his two-day Chhattisgarh visit, Rajnath visited Sukma and inaugurated the first fortified Police Station of the State in Dornapal. It is among 75 such stations being constructed in the State from the central funds. He also flew to the Chintagufa Police camp, located near Tadmetla, where Maoists had killed 76 personnel in 2010. Rajnath was accompanied by Chief Minister Raman Singh and other senior officers. On May 30, the Home Minister had inaugurated the new Police Headquarters in Naya Raipur and a Police sports complex in Raipur. During his address to officers, he applauded the State Police for carrying out the battle against Maoists. He also held a meeting with senior officers and discussed modalities for tackling the rebel issue.
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May - 31 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a brick kiln unit at Purnahiya in Sheohar District late in the night on May 31 and fired at an accounts clerk, reports The Telegraph. The victim, Ramesh Ram, has been admitted to
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a brick kiln unit at Purnahiya in Sheohar District late in the night on May 31 and fired at an accounts clerk, reports The Telegraph. The victim, Ramesh Ram, has been admitted to Sitamarhi Sadar hospital.
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May - 31 
The body of a cashew nut trader, who along with his grandson ,was abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on May 30 was recovered on May 31,with a gunshot wound on his head, at Dadangiri in West Garo Hills, reports The
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The body of a cashew nut trader, who along with his grandson ,was abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on May 30 was recovered on May 31,with a gunshot wound on his head, at Dadangiri in West Garo Hills, reports The Telegraph. Family sources state that abductors had demanded INR 2 million but after negotiation, they paid INR 200000. There has been no news about the grandson.
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May - 31 
With Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres active in parts of Munger District including Dharhara, Haveli Kharagpur and Bariarpur areas, the Police Stations concerned have been allotted new Police vehicles fitted with anti-landmines equi
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With Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres active in parts of Munger District including Dharhara, Haveli Kharagpur and Bariarpur areas, the Police Stations concerned have been allotted new Police vehicles fitted with anti-landmines equipment and technology on May 31, reports The Times of India. The vehicles comes at a price tag of INR 30.8 million. This will encourage Police to move even in the remotest parts of the District in search of Maoists without any fear, said Munger Superintendent of Police (SP) Varun Kumar Sinha. Three such vehicles were given to Kashimbazar Police Station, two vehicles each to Mufassil, Tarapur, Sangrampur, Asarganj, Jamalpur, Dharhara and Bariarpur. Police Stations and one vehicle each was given to East Colony and Jamalpur Police Stations on May 31, the SP added.
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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