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October - 1 
A bunch of wall posters bearing the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were found at Pujarigudem village in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on October
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A bunch of wall posters bearing the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were found at Pujarigudem village in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on October 1, reports The Hindu. The posters, hailing the 70th anniversary of the success of “October Revolution in China” were found scattered on the periphery of the remote village. It also contained slogans praising the “Jana China October Viplavam” and urging people to celebrate the 70th anniversary of ‘China’s new democratic revolution’ from October 1 to November 8. However, the local Police did not confirm the posters to be of Maoists.
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October - 1 
A civilian was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of being a ‘police informer’ in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 1, reports Devdiscourse. Some locals spotted the body lying on Toynar road in the mo
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A civilian was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of being a ‘police informer’ in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 1, reports Devdiscourse. Some locals spotted the body lying on Toynar road in the morning and informed the Police. At the spot Police found a leaflet in which the national park area committee of the CPI-Maoist claimed responsibility for the killing and identified the deceased as Madvi Ramlu, a resident of Dupeli village in the District, Police said. Claiming that Ramlu was acting as a ‘police informer’, the rebels in the leaflet warned that those engaged in such activities will face the same consequences.
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A Thai court of appeal has overturned a lower court verdict of 2018 and denied senior D-Company operative, Munna Jhingada’s extradition to India, reports The Times of India on October 2. Jhingada served 16 years in prison in Thailand for an assassina
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A Thai court of appeal has overturned a lower court verdict of 2018 and denied senior D-Company operative, Munna Jhingada’s extradition to India, reports The Times of India on October 2. Jhingada served 16 years in prison in Thailand for an assassination attempt on underworld don Chotta Rajan. New Delhi was hopeful that his extradition would help it establish his boss Dawood Ibrahim’s presence in Pakistan. According to intelligence sources, it was Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) that prepared Jhingada’s Pakistani passport in the fake name of Mohammed Saleem to facilitate his visit to Thailand for executing the assassination of Chhota Rajan. Even after he reached Thailand for the assigned task, his protection was taken care of by the Embassy of Pakistan. After his conviction, ISI officials tried to get Jhingada’s sentence reduced through the Pakistani Embassy. India too made a formal request for Jhingada’s extradition, first in March 2012 and then on December 27, 2016. Jhingada was released on December 27, 2016 but immediately rearrested and imprisoned under Extradition Act.
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Bipin Rawat and the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid discussed to keep the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free region, reports India Today on October 2. General Rawat discussed the importance of taking into account the evolving nature of threa
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Bipin Rawat and the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid discussed to keep the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free region, reports India Today on October 2. General Rawat discussed the importance of taking into account the evolving nature of threats in the "multi-faceted nature of the Maldives-India relationship".
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Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army Bipin Rawat on October 1, handed over transport vehicles to the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) as part of India’s efforts to boost the operational capacities of Maldives amidst Chinese moves to gain
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Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army Bipin Rawat on October 1, handed over transport vehicles to the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) as part of India’s efforts to boost the operational capacities of Maldives amidst Chinese moves to gain influence there, reports therahnuma.com. “Talks are underway to hand over different types of weapons and ammunition to the Maldives army. Assistance will also be given to Maldives to set up an engineering workshop and a diagnostic set-up for the vehicles and other equipment that have been given on Tuesday,” an unnamed army officer told.
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One militant of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), Sajan Preet Singh, was arrested on October 1 near Khalsa College in Amritsar, Punjab along with two pistols retrieved from a consignment of large arms from Pakistan, reports dnaindia.com. On September
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One militant of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), Sajan Preet Singh, was arrested on October 1 near Khalsa College in Amritsar, Punjab along with two pistols retrieved from a consignment of large arms from Pakistan, reports dnaindia.com. On September 22, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) claimed to have busted a terror module and arrested Baba Balwant Singh of Mohanpura village in Tarn Taran, Akashdeep Singh Randhawa of Naag Kalan village, Harbhajan Singh and Balbir Singh of Tanda. Maan Singh who was already languishing in jail under the Unlawful Activities Act was brought on production warrant along with them. The police have also nominated their Germany-based handler Gurmeet Singh, alias Bagga/Doctor. Later, his brother Gurdev Singh was also arrested from Hoshiarpur. Gurdev was earlier deported from Thailand. So far, the Punjab Police has also recovered five AK-47 rifles, magazines, satellite phone and Fake Indian Currency notes (FICN) worth INR 1,000,000. Investigations revealed that Pakistan based terror outfits have been smuggling arms into Punjab through newer technology of drones since August. Singh on October 2 was sent to five-day police remand, reports Tribune India.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general shutdown) in Visakhapatnam District on October 3, in protest against the ‘unprovoked encounter killings’ of Maoists on September 22, that took place in G.K. Veedhi Manda
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general shutdown) in Visakhapatnam District on October 3, in protest against the ‘unprovoked encounter killings’ of Maoists on September 22, that took place in G.K. Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu on October 2. A letter reportedly released by the Maoist ‘secretary’ of the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) area, Ganesh claimed that the Maoists were returning after a meeting when they were surrounded by the Greyhounds personnel and the later opened fire. “Three Maoists —Budri, Bimala, Ajay—were killed at the encounter site on September 22. Ramesh and Bhuma were tortured and killed by the Security Forces (SFs) on September 23,” the letter said. All the slain Maoists were from the third platoon of the Maoist PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army) and hailed from Chhattisgarh. However, Rural Police have said that it was the Maoists who first opened fire on the SFs in the Mandal and the SFs retaliated in self defence. Claiming that the YSR Congress Party had come to power with the support of tribal people, the letter said, “Now, the same the government, with the help of the police is harassing the innocent tribal people”. The letter further urged the tribal people to extend support to the bandh call.
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) can anytime blacklist Pakistan for terror financing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on October 1, reports Daily Excelsior. In August, the Asia Pacific Group of the FATF had put Pakistan in a terror ‘blackli
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) can anytime blacklist Pakistan for terror financing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on October 1, reports Daily Excelsior. In August, the Asia Pacific Group of the FATF had put Pakistan in a terror ‘blacklist’ for its failure to curb funnelling of funds to groups responsible for scores of attacks in India. “The FATF can anytime blacklist Pakistan for terror financing,” Defence Minister Singh said at the annual day celebrations of Defence Accounts Department (DAD) event on October 1.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will carry out an investigation into cases of drones being used by Pakistan to smuggle arms into India through bordering areas of Punjab, reports The Times of India on October 2. On September 22, the Punjab Pol
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will carry out an investigation into cases of drones being used by Pakistan to smuggle arms into India through bordering areas of Punjab, reports The Times of India on October 2. On September 22, the Punjab Police had said to have busted a terrorist module of the revived Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), which was backed by a Pakistan and Germany-based terror group. Expressing concerns over the incident, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh had urged Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah to ensure necessary action in the 'incidents' of Pakistan-origin drones being used for dropping consignments of arms and ammunition in the state.
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police has arrested a militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Asadullah Sheikh alias Raja, in Nilangarai area of Chennai (Chennai District), Tamil Nadu on October 1, reports greybullgaz
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police has arrested a militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Asadullah Sheikh alias Raja, in Nilangarai area of Chennai (Chennai District), Tamil Nadu on October 1, reports greybullgazette.com. Several documents and a mobile phone were seized from his possession.
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October - 1 
Three consignments of 16 assault rifles and 9 hand grenades along with satellite phones by Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) chief Ranjeet Singh Neeta and Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF) chief Harmeet Singh PHD to India in the last 12 days, reports Ind
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Three consignments of 16 assault rifles and 9 hand grenades along with satellite phones by Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) chief Ranjeet Singh Neeta and Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF) chief Harmeet Singh PHD to India in the last 12 days, reports India Today on October 2. The latest consignment, seized by the police on September 24, was sent by KLF chief Harmeet Singh PHD. It included five AK 47 rifles, 10 magazines and 200 cartridges. These weapons were recovered from the Mumdot area of Firozpur Cantonment. Police sources say weapons were meant to be delivered to gangsters Sukhpreet Singh Satta and Sukhda Khariwal, who were in contact with Harmeet Singh PHD.
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October - 1 
Three Districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been declared ‘disturbed’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) by the Union Government for six more months following a review of the law and order situation, reports India Today on October 2. Acc
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Three Districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been declared ‘disturbed’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) by the Union Government for six more months following a review of the law and order situation, reports India Today on October 2. According to a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notification, the restriction has also been extended in four Police Station areas falling under three other Districts. It said the Centre exercising powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) had declared Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts and the area falling in the jurisdiction of four Police Stations in the Districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam as ‘disturbed area’ on April 1. A further review of the law and order situation in Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts and in the area falling within the jurisdiction of four Police Stations was undertaken. The notification issued on October 1 said, "Now, Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and areas falling within the jurisdiction of the following four police stations in other districts of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the state of Assam, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 up to March 31, 2020 with effect from October 1, 2019, unless withdrawn earlier."
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Two more militants were killed in an ongoing joint operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in Trunkhal area of Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 1, reports The Times of India. While two of the militants were killed today (Octobe
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Two more militants were killed in an ongoing joint operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in Trunkhal area of Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 1, reports The Times of India. While two of the militants were killed today (October 1), one was neutralised on September 28, the day the operation began, the officials said. Earlier in the day while informing about the killing of the militant, the Northern Command, Indian Army had tweeted, "Indian Army Op Trunkhal (Ganderbal). The second terrorist killed; weapon and warlike stores recovered. Total of Two terrorists eliminated. Joint operation in progress." Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported Two terrorists were killed in Ganderbal District of J&K in two separate incidents on September 28 and September 29. The Indian Army began operations in Ganderbal on September 28 and killed one terrorist in the forest area of Ganderbal District. The operations were intensified on September 29 and another terrorist was killed in Ganderbal District.
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Two persons from Kashmir were detained after a large quantity of an explosive-like substance was recovered from a bus in the heart of Jammu city in Jammu District on October 1, reports The Times of India. Acting on a specific intelligence input, Poli
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Two persons from Kashmir were detained after a large quantity of an explosive-like substance was recovered from a bus in the heart of Jammu city in Jammu District on October 1, reports The Times of India. Acting on a specific intelligence input, Police intercepted the bus at K C Road, near the bus stand, the officials said. A bag containing over 15 kilograms of an explosive-like substance was recovered from the bus and two persons, who were coming from Kashmir to Jammu, were detained for questioning in this connection, they added.
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October - 1 
Two persons, including a BSF trooper identified as Abhishek Roy, were injured in Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) violations by Pakistan by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Poonch and
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Two persons, including a BSF trooper identified as Abhishek Roy, were injured in Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) violations by Pakistan by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Poonch and Kathua Districts of Jammu and Kashmir on October 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The mortar shelling and small arms firing from across the border was intense in Shahpur, Karni and Qasba sectors along the LoC in Poonch District, where a number of shells also fell in the close vicinity of revered shrine of famous Sufi saint Sain Baba Miran Bakash, the officials said. However, late in the evening, one civilian sustained injury in the shelling as mortar shell exploded near his house. The injured has been identified as Mohammad Bashir (52), son of Mohammad Hussain, a resident of Gountrian village.
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October - 2 
A Police personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Dodipadar village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 2, r
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A Police personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Dodipadar village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 2, reports The Tribune. According to a senior Police Official, a DRG team had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the interior of Pushpal area in the District on September 30; while returning, through a forest at the base of a hill, Naxals carried out the IED blast. The injured Police personnel was identified as Assistant constable, Sawlam Mutta, who sustained splinter injuries in his legs and was rushed to a local hospital.
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October - 2 
A Red alert was sounded on October 2, following an intelligence input about the presence of three to four Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants in the national capital Delhi, reports The Times of India. At least two of them could be Pakistani terrorists.
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A Red alert was sounded on October 2, following an intelligence input about the presence of three to four Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants in the national capital Delhi, reports The Times of India. At least two of them could be Pakistani terrorists. Delhi Police’s Special Cell, on the same day, raided nine locations in the city including Seelampur in Northeast Delhi, Jamia Nagar and Pahargunj. At least two suspects were detained for questioning.
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October - 2 
As Indian Air Force (IAF) bases and airports in Punjab have been put on alert after inputs of a possible Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suicide attack, security was increased at Shri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport, Amritsar District, Punjab on October
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As Indian Air Force (IAF) bases and airports in Punjab have been put on alert after inputs of a possible Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suicide attack, security was increased at Shri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport, Amritsar District, Punjab on October 2, reports Tribune India. Parvinder Kaur, Assistant Commissioner of Police, said, “We have beefed up security in the area under our jurisdiction. We have installed several check-points and security personnel are on patrol around the clock. The responsibility of internal security is with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). We have deployed a commando force and personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG).”
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October - 2 
In a press release on October 2, the Wancho Region National Workers (WRNW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has stated that the Security Forces (SFs) are targeting its workers by harassing and arresting in lieu of the
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In a press release on October 2, the Wancho Region National Workers (WRNW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has stated that the Security Forces (SFs) are targeting its workers by harassing and arresting in lieu of the killing Tirong Aboh in the month of May, 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh by unidentified militants, reports Nagaland Post. The group further stated that so far, seven of its members have been arrested during the last three months.
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October - 2 October - 3
Kanpur city (Kanpur Nagar District) of Uttar Pradesh was put on terror alert on October 3 following intelligence inputs issued in the National Capital Delhi on October 2 about the possible terror strike in the city, reports The Times of India. SSP An
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Kanpur city (Kanpur Nagar District) of Uttar Pradesh was put on terror alert on October 3 following intelligence inputs issued in the National Capital Delhi on October 2 about the possible terror strike in the city, reports The Times of India. SSP Anant Deo reviewed the security situation across the district and said. “We have issued instructions to all SPs, ASPs COs, police inspectors, SHOs and in charge of SWAT and the crime branch teams to take extra precaution in crowded areas, specially Kanpur Central railway station, Anwarganj, Rawatpur and Kalyanpur railway stations and inter-state Jhakarkati bus terminal, Fazalganj and Chunniganj bus depots and other public places including malls”.
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October - 2 
Multiple incidents of recovery of arms and ammunitions in Punjab recently, close to the international borders with Pakistan, and the arrest of youths affiliated with terrorist organisations have raised security concerns in the state, reports The Time
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Multiple incidents of recovery of arms and ammunitions in Punjab recently, close to the international borders with Pakistan, and the arrest of youths affiliated with terrorist organisations have raised security concerns in the state, reports The Times of India on October 3. This, according to the security agencies, points at the possibility of Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in instigating youths to revive militancy with the support of Sikh terrorists, who have taken shelter in Pakistan. “Of those arrested include students of Class XII, graduate courses or preparing for IELTS. All are internet-savvy and we believe that they could have been radicalised by Pakistan-based terrorists through social media,” said an unnamed security official. ‘Referendum 2020’ by the US-based group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) was considered another factor behind sudden spurt of smuggling of lethal weapons and narcotics in the country.
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October - 2 
Mumbai (Mumbai District) in Maharashtra, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir have also been put on high alert, indiawest.com reports on October 3.
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Mumbai (Mumbai District) in Maharashtra, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir have also been put on high alert, indiawest.com reports on October 3.
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October - 2 
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia during which he and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Sept
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia during which he and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in September, and ways to deepen anti-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu on October 3.
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October - 2 
On October 2, Imphal West Police arrested 16 non-locals for not possessing identity proofs from Alu Gali and the adjacent Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Assam Tribune. Similar operations were carried out in the morning in M
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On October 2, Imphal West Police arrested 16 non-locals for not possessing identity proofs from Alu Gali and the adjacent Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Assam Tribune. Similar operations were carried out in the morning in Mahabali at the Palace Compound of Imphal East District. The operations coincided with announcement of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) of a fresh drive against “illegal immigrants” in the State.
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October - 2 
On October 2, United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) cadre identified as self-styled ‘corporal’ Dawol Jyoti Dutta alias Dior Asom surrendered at Joypur Army Camp in Dibrugarh District of Assam, reports Sentinel Assam. A Chinese-made pi
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On October 2, United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) cadre identified as self-styled ‘corporal’ Dawol Jyoti Dutta alias Dior Asom surrendered at Joypur Army Camp in Dibrugarh District of Assam, reports Sentinel Assam. A Chinese-made pistol and four rounds live ammunition was recovered from his possession. Dutta was revealed to be an influential member of the banned ULFA-I and had worked as PSO of self-styled ‘brigadier’ Dhrishti Rajkhowa alias Alex Rabha.
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October - 2 October - 3
Pakistan army continued to violate CFA by resorting to heavy mortar shelling and firing targeting civilian areas along the Indo-Pak border in Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua Districts of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior on October 3. Pakistan army resorted to
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Pakistan army continued to violate CFA by resorting to heavy mortar shelling and firing targeting civilian areas along the Indo-Pak border in Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua Districts of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior on October 3. Pakistan army resorted to heavy weaponry firing and mortar shelling targeting dozens of villages and forward posts along the LoC in Shahpur and Gountrian areas last night (October 2), which continued till this (October 3) morning, reports said. The shelling caused damage to a shop while a cowshed was gutted. Pakistan troops also shelled forward areas of Keri along the LoC in Rajouri District overnight triggering panic and fear among the residents. Pakistan Rangers also resorted to firing and shelling targeting hamlets of Manyari and other villages in Hiranagar sector along the International border (IB) in Kathua District late last night, in which a cowshed was damaged after it caught fire.
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October - 2 
Police on October 2, arrested four more top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, involved in four major terror acts in Kishtwar, taking total arrests to 16, during raids conducted at different places in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), rep
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Police on October 2, arrested four more top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, involved in four major terror acts in Kishtwar, taking total arrests to 16, during raids conducted at different places in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants are identified as Manzoor Ahmed Ganie alias Qari, a resident of Bunstan in Kishtwar, Noor Mohammad Malik alias Fayaz, a resident of Phagsoo in Thathri in Doda District, Farooq Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Lower Pocchal in Kishtwar and Masood Mattoo, a resident of Kishtwar. All of them have been booked under FIR No. 232 registered at Kishtwar Police Station under Sections 13, 18, 19, 38 and 39 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). “Arrested militants were involved in aiding and abetting militancy during past 11 months or less,” Police said, adding all of them were being interrogated and some more arrests were on the cards in next few days. Police have identified nearly dozen more militants and their harbourers and were conducting searches for them at different places. With all four major terror strikes in Kishtwar during past 11 months having been carried out by same group of militants and ever increasing involvement of local politicians, businessmen and others in aiding and abetting militancy, the Government is considering handing over of remaining terror cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for single probe in all the cases. Apart from the killing of three militants, Police have so far arrested 16 others for terror activities in Kishtwar which had resumed with the killing of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar outside their house on November 1, 2018. Dozen other local militants have been identified by the Police, who were involved in the terror activities and had gone underground following Police crackdown.
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October - 2 
SFs launched search operation in forests of Kud in Udhampur District of J&K on October 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “We received information that some suspicious persons have been seen in Kud area, as per operational procedure search operation is unde
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SFs launched search operation in forests of Kud in Udhampur District of J&K on October 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “We received information that some suspicious persons have been seen in Kud area, as per operational procedure search operation is underway,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Udhampur-Reasi, Sujit Singh said. He added that SFs have been alerted and if suspicious persons were found appropriate action would be taken.
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October - 2 
The North East Forum of Indigenous People (NEFIP), an umbrella of civil society organizations of the region opposing the reintroduction of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), on October 3 will be holding a sit-in-protest in the Northeast, reports S
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The North East Forum of Indigenous People (NEFIP), an umbrella of civil society organizations of the region opposing the reintroduction of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), on October 3 will be holding a sit-in-protest in the Northeast, reports Sentinel Assam. Nagaland Post also reports that on October 3, Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) will hold a march against the contentious CAB 2016 in Kohima town in Kohima District of Nagaland, to protest against the contentious Bill. CAB has been widely opposed in the Northeast of India. The AASU (All Assam Students’ Union), as reported in Sentinel Assam on October 3, has firmly opposed the imposition of CAB on the people of Northeast.
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October - 2 
The Police arrested four smugglers, identified as Gurpreet Singh, Kanwalpreet Singh, Jaswant Singh and Amarjot Singh, along with three kilogrammes of opium, a .32 bore pistol, two live cartridges and a car from Adampur of Jalandhar District on Octobe
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The Police arrested four smugglers, identified as Gurpreet Singh, Kanwalpreet Singh, Jaswant Singh and Amarjot Singh, along with three kilogrammes of opium, a .32 bore pistol, two live cartridges and a car from Adampur of Jalandhar District on October 2, reports Tribune India.
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October - 3 
A joint military 12-day exercise between India and Kazakhstan, named KAZIND-2019, with focus on counter terrorism operations began in Pithoragarh (Pithoragarh District), Uttarakhand on October 3, reports Economic Times. The defence exercise is crucia
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A joint military 12-day exercise between India and Kazakhstan, named KAZIND-2019, with focus on counter terrorism operations began in Pithoragarh (Pithoragarh District), Uttarakhand on October 3, reports Economic Times. The defence exercise is crucial in terms of the security challenges faced by the two nations amid changing trends in global terrorism. The aim of the exercise was to conduct company-level joint training with an emphasis on counter terrorism operations in the mountainous terrain, the spokesperson said.
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October - 3 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 3, reports Telangana Today. The surrendered cadre has been identified as S
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 3, reports Telangana Today. The surrendered cadre has been identified as Savalam Yadamaiah alias Rama Rao (36), native of Mangalaguda Village in Kistaram taluk (revenue sub-division) of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh. He was involved in as many as 12 cases, and served as commander of 2nd Platoon-C Section and 2nd Central Regional Committee (CRC) ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ of the Maoists. The incident of surrender took place in presence of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of the District, Rajesh Chandra and 39 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Battalion officials. According to the ASP, Yadamaiah joined the Maoists in 2003. He took part in as many as 12 assaults on Police and CRPF personnel in Sukma and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, Koraput in Odisha and under Cherla Police Station limits in the State. Yadamaiah, was vexed with Maoist ideology and wanted to join the social mainstream, and as part of that he left the movement, quit arms and came to his native village, the ASP further added.
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October - 3 
Apprehensive of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists retaliating following the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), senior Punjab Police officials have been camping in Pathankot bordering Kathua District of J&K and Chamba and Kangra Distr
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Apprehensive of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists retaliating following the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), senior Punjab Police officials have been camping in Pathankot bordering Kathua District of J&K and Chamba and Kangra Districts of Himachal Pradesh, reports the Times of India on October 4. According to intelligence reports, three to four militants of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have entered Delhi to play havoc ahead of the festive season.
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October - 3 
Army and Police recovered 17 Chinese hand grenades and destroyed a hideout in Khara Gali in Loran area in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Romesh Angral s
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Army and Police recovered 17 Chinese hand grenades and destroyed a hideout in Khara Gali in Loran area in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Romesh Angral said, Army and Police conducted joint search operation at Khara Gali in Loran area on specific information and destroyed a hideout of the militants. Seventeen Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the hideout.
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October - 3 
Border Security Force (BSF), early on October 3, arrested a suspected intruder from close to the International Border (IB) in Akhnoor area in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) said that he was a
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Border Security Force (BSF), early on October 3, arrested a suspected intruder from close to the International Border (IB) in Akhnoor area in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) said that he was arrested early morning when he was trying to cross into the Indian side, and was handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police (JAKP) for further investigation.
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October - 3 
Ceasefire violations by Pakistan from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) witnessed a five-year high within the first nine months of the current year, Defence sources said, reports Hindustan Times on October 4. According to th
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Ceasefire violations by Pakistan from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) witnessed a five-year high within the first nine months of the current year, Defence sources said, reports Hindustan Times on October 4. According to the data collated by the Indian Army, Pakistan violated the ceasefire in J&K 2,225 times till October 2, meaning that on an average, it violated the ceasefire eight times a day during this period. Compared to this, the total number of ceasefire violations by Pakistan numbered 1,629 during the entire calendar year of 2018. “Pakistan increased ceasefire violations this year following the Balakot air strikes in February and subsequently after special status was withdrawn to Jammu and Kashmir in August,” an unnamed Defence officer said. The officer said the high number of ceasefire violations is linked to attempts by Pakistan to push terrorists into J&K under the covering fire. Intelligence reports have revealed that terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have been kept in waiting along the LoC to be pushed into Indian territory, whenever they sense a chance. Army sources said India has retaliated to each and every ceasefire violation befittingly. There have also been attempts by Pakistan to carry out Border Action Team (BAT) attacks on Indian positions at the LoC. A BAT team generally consists of Pakistani army commandos and militants. In the last week of July, Indian troops had gunned down five BAT attackers near a forward post of the Keran sector in J&K. Their bodies were not claimed by Pakistani troops. As per the Army’s data, there have been 123 militant-initiated incidents along the LoC and in the hinterland of J&K till October 2, as compared to 318 such incidents during the entire calendar year of 2018. The Army has neutralised 140 militants till October 2, this year, as compared to 254 in 2018 and 213 in 2017.
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October - 3 
High alert has been sounded at Jaipur airport (Jaipur District), Rajasthan on October 3 following threat for revenge by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), reports the Times of India.
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High alert has been sounded at Jaipur airport (Jaipur District), Rajasthan on October 3 following threat for revenge by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), reports the Times of India.
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October - 3 
Large number of people gathered on October 3 in Kohima of Kohima District in Nagaland to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Eastern Mirror. The protestors participated in a peaceful rally organized by the Northeast Forum fo
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Large number of people gathered on October 3 in Kohima of Kohima District in Nagaland to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Eastern Mirror. The protestors participated in a peaceful rally organized by the Northeast Forum for Indigenous people (NEFIP) and Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) for the withdrawal of the contentious CAB that may pose threat to the demographic balance of the North-Eastern States. Even in Manipur, in the heart of Imphal at Khwairamband Keithel and other important places a large number of womenfolk staged a mass protest at the call of Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MANPAC), reports E Pao Net.
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October - 3 
Newsnation.in reports on October 4 that the Jaisalmer airport (Jaisalmer District), Rajasthan has also been put on high alert and security has been beefed up after inputs of four JeM terrorists entering the national capital Delhi.
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Newsnation.in reports on October 4 that the Jaisalmer airport (Jaisalmer District), Rajasthan has also been put on high alert and security has been beefed up after inputs of four JeM terrorists entering the national capital Delhi.
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October - 3 
On October 3, 233 Reang tribal refugees of 46 families left Tripura for their villages in Mizoram, reports Northeast Today. Abeda Nanda Baidya, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of northern Tripura’s Kanchanpur, stated that the repatriation process wil
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On October 3, 233 Reang tribal refugees of 46 families left Tripura for their villages in Mizoram, reports Northeast Today. Abeda Nanda Baidya, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of northern Tripura’s Kanchanpur, stated that the repatriation process will continue till November. Over 35,000 Reang tribals were living in the relief camps in northern Tripura for 22 years after fleeing their villages in Mizoram due to communal tension.
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October - 3 
On October 3, Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim/National Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) stated that it had unanimously resolved to draw up an endorsement document, reports Eastern Mirror. After meeting all the parties involved
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On October 3, Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim/National Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) stated that it had unanimously resolved to draw up an endorsement document, reports Eastern Mirror. After meeting all the parties involved in the process, GPRN/NSCN also stated that the discussions to the Indo-Naga solution have so far been successful for its early announcement.
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October - 3 
One person was killed in Pakistani firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) following violation of Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) by Pakistani troops in Baramulla District late on October 3, reports The
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One person was killed in Pakistani firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) following violation of Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) by Pakistani troops in Baramulla District late on October 3, reports The Times of India. The Defence spokesman said Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling near Rustum post in Uri sector. The dead civilian was yet to be identified, he added.
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October - 3 
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh on October 3 ruled out a visit to Pakistan for the Kartarpur Corridor opening, making it clear that he would be only leading the first all-party Jatha to the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara to pay obeisance, report
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh on October 3 ruled out a visit to Pakistan for the Kartarpur Corridor opening, making it clear that he would be only leading the first all-party Jatha to the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara to pay obeisance, reports The Times of India. He reiterated that Punjab was the worst sufferer of Pakistan’s cross border terrorism and he cannot think of going there till it stops. The chief minister had, earlier in the day, called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and former PM Dr Manmohan Singh to extend a formal invitation to participate in the main events organized by the state government to mark the historic occasion.
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October - 3 
Republicworld.com reports that Ghaziabad railway station (Ghaziabad District), Uttar Pradesh has also been put on high alert on October 3, post intelligence input of possible terror strike in Delhi.
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Republicworld.com reports that Ghaziabad railway station (Ghaziabad District), Uttar Pradesh has also been put on high alert on October 3, post intelligence input of possible terror strike in Delhi.
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October - 3 
The Commandant of 96th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF), Naresh Kumar made a presentation on types of drones on October 3 to the sarpanches of the villages falling under Ferozepur’s District’s Fazilka area, reports Indian Express. Days after
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The Commandant of 96th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF), Naresh Kumar made a presentation on types of drones on October 3 to the sarpanches of the villages falling under Ferozepur’s District’s Fazilka area, reports Indian Express. Days after the Punjab government claimed to have recovered two drones that allegedly originated from Pakistan and dropped weapons across the border; the BSF has started sensitising villagers in border areas on how to identify such flying machines, their activities, and the precautions that they should take.
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October - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly released an audio file to the media accusing the Police of indulging in false propaganda in the Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 3, reports The Hindu. The audio file was r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly released an audio file to the media accusing the Police of indulging in false propaganda in the Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 3, reports The Hindu. The audio file was released by Galikonda Area committee member of the CPI-Maoist, Gemmeli Kamesh alias Hari, whereby he alleged that the Police were releasing posters with pictures of Maoists and projecting them as wrongdoers. He claimed that the Maoists had always been fighting for the rights of the tribal people and protecting the resources in the tribal areas. Leaders such as Jambri, Sharat and Azad had sacrificed their lives for the cause in the past, Hari claimed. He also spoke about the Central Government’s policies and said that they were “pro-corporate and anti-tribal.” Reportedly, Hari’s name made the rounds during the recent exchange of fire in Gudem Kotha Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) under Vizag Agency in the District on September 22, in which five Maoists were killed. It was believed that he was present at the site.
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October - 3 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had advised Odisha Police to trace the money trail of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and choke their funding to weaken their organisation, reports The Times of India on October 4. NIA’s advice cam
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had advised Odisha Police to trace the money trail of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and choke their funding to weaken their organisation, reports The Times of India on October 4. NIA’s advice came on the sidelines of a workshop on ‘capacity building of Odisha Police in probing terror-related cases’ held in Bhubaneswar city of Khordha District of the State. The NIA’s Director General (DG), Yogesh Chander Modi said, “Such militants, including terrorists and Maoists, cannot survive without money. Maoist activities in Odisha can be checked to a great extent if Police choke their funding. They (Maoists) will be practically finished”. According to a Police Official, Maoists in Odisha largely mop up money from ganja cultivation and extortion. Though thousands of acres of ganja plants are being destroyed every year and hundreds of cannabis smugglers arrested annually, the Police have so far failed to trace the main sources of funding to Maoists. Saying that the naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] related violence is well under control in Odisha, the DG asked the State Police to refer sensitive Maoist-related and suspected terror cases to NIA for investigation. Further, the Director General of Police (DGP) of the State, B. K. Sharma said the NIA training workshop would help the State Police improve the quality of investigation into terror and naxal-related cases.
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October - 4 
According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, there were 136 insurgency related violent incidents in Northeast region till July 2019, reports The Shillong Times on October 5. The maximum number of clashes were reported in Manipur (74 inc
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According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, there were 136 insurgency related violent incidents in Northeast region till July 2019, reports The Shillong Times on October 5. The maximum number of clashes were reported in Manipur (74 incidents) followed by Nagaland (24 incidents) and Arunachal Pradesh (21 incidents). According to the report, six militants have been killed and 556 arrested in 2019 (till July). Moreover, 78 people have been abducted and 16 killed by militants in 2019. In 2018, 252 incidents of violence were reported in which 34 militants were killed and 804 were arrested. Moreover, 117 civilians were abducted and 23 killed by militants. Till July 2019, 45 militants had surrendered. In comparison, 161 militants had surrendered in 2018. According to a senior Police officer, INR 130 Million has been allotted to Army and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to carry out civic action programs
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October - 4 
An active cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Police in Gaya District of Bihar on October 4, reports UNI. The cadre, identified as Samir alias Shashi Ranjan surrendered before Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
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An active cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Police in Gaya District of Bihar on October 4, reports UNI. The cadre, identified as Samir alias Shashi Ranjan surrendered before Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the District, Rajiv Mishra at his office. As per the reports, Samir had joined CPI-Maoist after being lured by the outfit in December, 2017.
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October - 4 
An Army porter was killed and another sustained injury in mortar shelling from Pakistan in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani troops fired on Indian posts at Nanak
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An Army porter was killed and another sustained injury in mortar shelling from Pakistan in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani troops fired on Indian posts at Nanak Post in Kamalkote sector of Uri in which two porters, identified as Ishtiaq Ahmad and Ishtiaq Hussain son of Kabir Hussain, both of Kamalkote area of Uri, were injured. Ishtiaq Ahmad later succumbed to his injuries. The firing took place during the day when these porters were carrying supplies to Nanak forward post in Kamalkote.
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October - 4 
As a Taliban delegation led by Abdul Ghani Baradar is in Islamabad to meet with Pakistani officials over the resumption of peace talks, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, said on October 4, that India is “closely monitorin
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As a Taliban delegation led by Abdul Ghani Baradar is in Islamabad to meet with Pakistani officials over the resumption of peace talks, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, said on October 4, that India is “closely monitoring” the situation and that “all sections of the Afghan government, including a legitimately-elected Afghan government, should be part of the Afghan peace process”, reports Tolo News. The spokesman added that a peace settlement “should not leave any ungoverned spaces where terrorists and their proxies can operate and where they can create bases to target India...It should have the full consent of the Afghan people and government of Afghanistan”.
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October - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two Policemen by opening fire on Security Forces (SFs) in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on October 4, reports The Tribune. According to the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Murari
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two Policemen by opening fire on Security Forces (SFs) in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on October 4, reports The Tribune. According to the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Murari Lal Meena, the incident took place when SFs received a tip off that members of the CPI-Maoist group had gathered near Dassam falls between Bundu and Namkum, following which the SFs rushed to the area around 4 am. “The Maoists opened fire on the SFs and two of our district jawans suffered bullet injuries. While one Jawan was declared brought dead at the hospital, another succumbed to his injuries during treatment,” the ADGP said. The SFs retaliated but there was no report of any casualty from the other side, the ADGP said.
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October - 4 
District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a suspected linkman of newly-floated militant outfit Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) with arms from Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on October 4, reports The As
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District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a suspected linkman of newly-floated militant outfit Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) with arms from Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on October 4, reports The Assam Tribune. The arrested linkman has been identified as Surajit Das. One .22 pistol with magazine, four rounds of live ammunition and one mobile phone were recovered from his possession.
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October - 4 
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on October 4 said Pakistan's request to the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) anti-terror committee to allow Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed to get basic expenses exposes Isl
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on October 4 said Pakistan's request to the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) anti-terror committee to allow Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed to get basic expenses exposes Islamabad's duplicity, reports The Times of India. The UNSC's sanctions committee last month had allowed Saeed to withdraw money from his bank account for basic expenses. "One country gives an application on behalf of a global terrorist to UN Security Council's Sanctions Committee that he should be given a pocket money. This is a weird situation," Kumar added.
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October - 4 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 4, filed a charge sheet naming seven persons, identified as Shaibu Nihar, Muhammad Mansoor, Mansoor Nittoor Veettil, Shahanad, Fajid Hamsa, Safeer Rahman and Mukhadis, in the Islamic State (IS) Wandoor c
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 4, filed a charge sheet naming seven persons, identified as Shaibu Nihar, Muhammad Mansoor, Mansoor Nittoor Veettil, Shahanad, Fajid Hamsa, Safeer Rahman and Mukhadis, in the Islamic State (IS) Wandoor case before a special court in Kerala, reports dailyhunt.com. Of them, Nihar has been arrested while others are absconding. The NIA has revealed that the accused persons, while being in Bahrain and India, travelled or attempted to travel to IS -controlled territory in Syria, for physically joining the proscribed organization and waging war on its behalf against Syria.
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October - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) in Manipur recovered a cache of arms and ammunition suspected to belong to Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a counter insurgency operation at Chaiba village in Bishnupur District of Manipur on October 4, reports Nagaland Post.
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Security Forces (SFs) in Manipur recovered a cache of arms and ammunition suspected to belong to Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a counter insurgency operation at Chaiba village in Bishnupur District of Manipur on October 4, reports Nagaland Post. Police said that the arms and ammunition depot was discovered by a combined team of Manipur Police commandos and Indian Army who launched an operation at Chaiba village based on specific information. The recovery was made from a location near the house of Thandung Thaimei alias Adum (30) of Chaiba village, a cadre of the ZUF, operating in Jiribam, Police said. The recovered items include five 7.52 Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), one Chinese hand grenade, one, AK magazine, 172 rounds of 7.62 mm of AK, one Bushnell 4x32 E Monocular day sigh and a BSA 4x32 IR Monocular day sigh.
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October - 4 
The Gadchiroli Police, on October 4, foiled a major attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the busting of a hideout in the dense forests of Pendri Village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports India Today. As per th
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The Gadchiroli Police, on October 4, foiled a major attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the busting of a hideout in the dense forests of Pendri Village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports India Today. As per the reports, based on intelligence inputs, C-60 Commandoes of the Gadchiroli Police conducted a search operation in the dense forests of the village and busted the Maoist hideout. From the hideout, the Police recovered 15 hand grenades, 15 gelatin sticks, a pressure cooker bomb with five to six kilograms of explosives, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonator, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) switch and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and uniforms. The above-mentioned explosives and equipments were reportedly hidden to launch attacks during the State assembly elections scheduled for October 21 in the District.
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October - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 4, filed a supplementary charge sheet before a Delhi court against Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik and four other Kashmiri separatists, including a woman accused Aasiya An
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 4, filed a supplementary charge sheet before a Delhi court against Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik and four other Kashmiri separatists, including a woman accused Aasiya Andrabi, for allegedly conspiring to wage a war against the Central Government by carrying out terrorist and secessionist activities, reports Daily Excelsior. The charge sheet claimed that Pakistan High Commission supported the separatists through transfer of funds via financial conduits to create unrest in the Kashmir valley. The case relates to alleged terror funding in 2017 in the Valley and involves Jama’at-ud-Da’wah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind based in Pakistan. Separatists Shabir Shah, Masarat Alam Bhat and former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rashid Engineer have also been named as accused in the supplementary charge sheet, NIA’s Special Public Prosecutor Sidharth Luthra said. The charge sheet was filed before Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Syal, during in-camera proceedings. The court has put up the matter for taking cognisance of the charge sheet on October 23. The NIA stated later in a press release that during the investigation, searches were conducted at nine locations in J&K and 400 electronic devices along with 85 incriminating documents were seized.
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October - 4 
The National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 4 said that seas, space and cyber are going to become the most important areas of countries' mutual cooperation and in tackling possible threats, reports The Times of India. He also stressed t
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The National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 4 said that seas, space and cyber are going to become the most important areas of countries' mutual cooperation and in tackling possible threats, reports The Times of India. He also stressed that "India is not part of any alliance and its corporation is not directed against any country."
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October - 4 
The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) on October 4 arrested one Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militant, identified as Romanjit Singh, reports Tribune India. Singh had allegedly helped the operatives in destroying the drones and deliver consignment
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The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) on October 4 arrested one Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militant, identified as Romanjit Singh, reports Tribune India. Singh had allegedly helped the operatives in destroying the drones and deliver consignment of weapons smuggled from Pakistan.
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October - 4 
The Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah on October 4 directed the border guarding forces to identify issues affecting the security of the forward locations and submit detailed action plans to resolve them, reports The Times of India. He also str
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah on October 4 directed the border guarding forces to identify issues affecting the security of the forward locations and submit detailed action plans to resolve them, reports The Times of India. He also stressed on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's policy of "zero tolerance" towards terrorism, insurgency, corruption as well as smuggling of weapons, narcotics and cattle.
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October - 5 
Taliban said it has freed three Indian engineers on October 5, who were hostage for over a year, in an exchange for securing the release of 11 of its members, including some high-ranking officials of the militant group, reports The Times of India.
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Taliban said it has freed three Indian engineers on October 5, who were hostage for over a year, in an exchange for securing the release of 11 of its members, including some high-ranking officials of the militant group, reports The Times of India. The names of the Indian prisoners were not revealed. The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001. Seven Indian engineers working for a power plant in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan Province were kidnapped in May 2018.
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October - 5 
Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah on October 5 stated that a special clause would be incorporated in Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) to protect the people of North-East from infiltrators, reports Nagaland Post. This incorporation of new clause wa
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Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah on October 5 stated that a special clause would be incorporated in Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) to protect the people of North-East from infiltrators, reports Nagaland Post. This incorporation of new clause was discussed in Shah’s separate meetings with Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga, NGOs and civil society organisations in Aizawl of Aizawl District in Mizoram. Mizoram CM Zoramthanga stated that the proposed bill will incorporate the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the new clause of CAB and will also have special provision for the state of Mizoram. HM Amit Shah’s suggestion for the incorporation of the new clause in CAB came at a time when the CM of other Northeastern states have shown their apprehension regarding the CAB.
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October - 5 
A powerful bomb suspected to have been planted by militants exploded near a Police Station in Moreh town, a border town along the Indo-Myanmar border, in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, in the night of October 5, reports Nagaland Post. No casualty wa
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A powerful bomb suspected to have been planted by militants exploded near a Police Station in Moreh town, a border town along the Indo-Myanmar border, in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, in the night of October 5, reports Nagaland Post. No casualty was reported in the explosion that took place near the RCC fencing wall on the western side of the Police Station, around 10 pm. A crater was left at the spot where the blast took place. Soon after the explosion, officials of the State Police at the border town and Assam Rifles rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation. Police who conducted a thorough search at nearby areas detected two batteries which they suspected were used by the militants in triggering the blast.
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October - 5 
Militants opened fire at a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Sajad Hussain Mantoo, at his residence in Kokernag area leaving him injured in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants opened fire at a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Sajad Hussain Mantoo, at his residence in Kokernag area leaving him injured in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Mantoo received bullet injuries in his abdomen and thigh and was rushed to the district hospital, the Police said, adding the reason behind the attack is not known yet.
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October - 5 
On October 5, a cadre belonging to United National Liberation Front of Manipur (UNLF) was arrested from the Mission Veng section of the Indo - Myanmar border in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee identified as Bro
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On October 5, a cadre belonging to United National Liberation Front of Manipur (UNLF) was arrested from the Mission Veng section of the Indo - Myanmar border in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee identified as Brojen Konsam alias Shekhar was handed over to Moreh Police for further investigations.
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October - 5 
On October 5, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested along with arms and ammunition from Sonari in Charaideo District of Assam, tweeted by Eastern Command. Further investigations are going on.
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On October 5, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested along with arms and ammunition from Sonari in Charaideo District of Assam, tweeted by Eastern Command. Further investigations are going on.
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October - 5 
Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire inside a forest in the Gandhamardhan Hill area in Bolangir District of Odisha on October 5, reports Odisha Bytes. Police said a Special Operation Group (SOG) team had launc
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Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire inside a forest in the Gandhamardhan Hill area in Bolangir District of Odisha on October 5, reports Odisha Bytes. Police said a Special Operation Group (SOG) team had launched a combing operation after receiving a tip-off that Maoists have set up a training camp near Hari Shankar temple in the area. During the search operation, Maoists hiding in the area fired at the SOG personnel who immediately retaliated. After a brief crossfire, the Maoists managed to escape. The SOG personnel later busted a training camp and found several Maoist articles including a blackboard and some chalks.
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October - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) thwarted a possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack when they recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the main road near Penta village under Errabor Police Station limits in Sukma
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Security Forces (SFs) thwarted a possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack when they recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the main road near Penta village under Errabor Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 5, reports First Post. A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 150th battalion and local Police was out on a search operation when it unearthed the IED, weighing five kilograms, packed in a steel tiffin box was buried close to a tree on the side of the road, a senior official said. Maoists planted explosives close to trees and wells to target security personnel, as they often take shelter under trees and use the water resources during their long search operations in jungles, the official explained.
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October - 5 
Security Forces in the night of October 5 arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from a check-point at Kralhar in Baramulla after inputs about movement of the militant in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant identified as Momin Manzoor
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Security Forces in the night of October 5 arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from a check-point at Kralhar in Baramulla after inputs about movement of the militant in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant identified as Momin Manzoor Saleh of Azad Gunj Arampora of Old Baramulla was arrested at the check point and one pistol, one magazine and 17 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir, Sulaiman Chowdhry, said that he was part of the three member JeM module who were possessing sophisticated .22 pistols and were tasked to conduct cop killings in the District. He said that with the arrest of Saleh, the three-member module of JeM was busted. He said that one of their members, Mohsin Gujri, was killed in Old town Baramulla on August 20, 2019. Another militant, Iqbal Naikoo, was arrested during the intervening night of August 26 and 27 from Delina area of Baramulla District.
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October - 5 
Stone pelters damaged two trucks in the Qoimoh area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir in the night of October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that a group of stone pelters started pelting stones on vehicles plying on Anantnag- Kulgam
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Stone pelters damaged two trucks in the Qoimoh area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir in the night of October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that a group of stone pelters started pelting stones on vehicles plying on Anantnag- Kulgam road resulting into damages to two trucks. “Two trucks which had arrived in the area to load fresh apples for ferrying to outside the State were targeted in Qoimoh area of Kulgam district,” an unnamed Police Officer said adding that the stone pelters also attempted to put both the vehicles on fire.
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October - 5 
The Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) convenor, N. Kitovi Zhimomi in an interview stated that the Naga organizations in Nagaland are eager to conclude the ongoing peace talk with the Government of India (GOI), reports N
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The Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) convenor, N. Kitovi Zhimomi in an interview stated that the Naga organizations in Nagaland are eager to conclude the ongoing peace talk with the Government of India (GOI), reports Nagaland Post on October 6. Kitovi further stated that though there are issues between the GOI and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), but it should not have adverse effect on the Nagas of Nagaland.
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October - 6 
A United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) cadre was arrested near Litan village of Ukhrul District in Manipur on 06 Oct, tweets Eastern Command. Further investigations are going on.
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A United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) cadre was arrested near Litan village of Ukhrul District in Manipur on 06 Oct, tweets Eastern Command. Further investigations are going on.
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October - 6 
A high-level intelligence input has said that several men from Srinagar's (Jammu and Kashmir) Central Jail may be in touch with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)'s foreign militants operating in South Kashmir, between Anantnag and Sopore (Baramulla District), r
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A high-level intelligence input has said that several men from Srinagar's (Jammu and Kashmir) Central Jail may be in touch with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)'s foreign militants operating in South Kashmir, between Anantnag and Sopore (Baramulla District), reports Times of India on October 7. "These men are planning to carry out attacks on the Air Force stations in Srinagar (Srinagar District) and Awantipora (Pulwama District), and Bank Colony in Rawalpora (Srinagar District)," it said. "The input reveals that JeM has made six teams comprising two-three militants each to carry out attacks on vital installations and security forces" an unnamed official said.
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October - 6 
A man, identified as Rafiq-ul-Momin was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 100,000 in Sahabajpur village, Malda District, West Bengal, reports Tribune India on October 7.
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A man, identified as Rafiq-ul-Momin was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 100,000 in Sahabajpur village, Malda District, West Bengal, reports Tribune India on October 7.
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October - 6 
Alarmed over increasing instances of militant activities in Punjab, the Centre is considering a proposal to set up a regional hub of the National Security Guards (NSG) in the state, reports Economic Times on October 7. “Discussions were held with the
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Alarmed over increasing instances of militant activities in Punjab, the Centre is considering a proposal to set up a regional hub of the National Security Guards (NSG) in the state, reports Economic Times on October 7. “Discussions were held with the Punjab government over the proposal. They are keen to provide facilities for the NSG hub at Pathankot while we have told them to provide land in Amritsar for better coordination and movement,” said an unnamed official from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA).
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October - 6 
Border Security Force (BSF) recovered one kg heroin worth INR 50 million on October 6 in the sea between Sir Creek and Kori Creek in Kutch District, reports The Times of India. On May 21, 2019, six Pakistani nationals, identified as Safdarali Sheikh,
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Border Security Force (BSF) recovered one kg heroin worth INR 50 million on October 6 in the sea between Sir Creek and Kori Creek in Kutch District, reports The Times of India. On May 21, 2019, six Pakistani nationals, identified as Safdarali Sheikh, Allahdad Baksh, Abdul Juma, Abdul Angaria, Azimkhan Baloch and Mohemmed Malek were arrested and their boat ‘Al Madina’ seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). “The accused were arrested for smuggling 330 packets of heroin, of which 136 had been dumped into the sea. The BSF, Kutch special operation group and coast guard had recovered 15 packets worth Rs 75 crore in May and the first week of June. On Sunday evening, the BSF recovered one more packet,” said Y A Zala, sub-inspector with Narayan Sarovar police station.
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October - 6 
Intelligence sources in Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo, who was sighted in Begpora area of Anantnag District on September 6, has been discreetly instigating people to continue with
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Intelligence sources in Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo, who was sighted in Begpora area of Anantnag District on September 6, has been discreetly instigating people to continue with their "resistance" and "not open business establishments in Srinagar and beyond", reports Times of India on October 7. "There are also inputs that one Dr Saifullah has been made operational commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and may replace Riyaz Naikoo," an unnamed official added.
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October - 6 
Pakistan on October 6 violated the ceasefire agreement (CFA) by targeting forward posts and villages along the International border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsi
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Pakistan on October 6 violated the ceasefire agreement (CFA) by targeting forward posts and villages along the International border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing which took place along the IB in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District, along the LoC in Digwar area of Poonch District and Nowshera and Laam in Rajouri District, the officials said.
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October - 6 
Roving lights, suspected of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) drone has been sighted in the airspace of highly secured base camps of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for the three consecutive nights in the Sukma District of Chhattisgarh
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Roving lights, suspected of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) drone has been sighted in the airspace of highly secured base camps of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for the three consecutive nights in the Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The New Indian Express on October 7. As per the report, flying at a height of around 300 meters, a gleaming light was consistently seen going hither and thither, and later withdrawn abruptly but there was no accompanying sound as usually heard with drones in operation. The CRPF Spokesperson B. C. Patra said, “Such sighting of lights (or suspected drone) during the night hours has never been reported earlier in and around the CRPF base camps across the Maoist-affected Bastar region. It was sighted for three days at around 7 PM. We have sent an alert to the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB). Though it’s not yet confirmed, there remains a suspicion of these flying object might be Maoist drone. It was seen flying over the CRPF camps of Palodi and Kistagram separated by an aerial distance of 5 km. It’s under investigation”. The Bastar Police also confirmed of such shining lights being spotted over the CRPF base camps in the restricted areas. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP, Anti-Maoist Operation), Sunderraj P. said, “We are verifying and trying to find it out. There are speculations but no confirmation yet. If it’s true then it’s a matter of concern”.
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October - 6 
The UMHA ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the recovery of a huge cache of arms, ammunition and communication hardware in Punjab, suspected to have been delivered through drones from across the border, reports Economic Times
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The UMHA ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the recovery of a huge cache of arms, ammunition and communication hardware in Punjab, suspected to have been delivered through drones from across the border, reports Economic Times on October 7. “
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October - 6 
Times of India reports on October 7 that Army, which conducted a counter terror operation between September 27 and October 3, 2019 in the Sindh Valley in Ganderbal District in Jammu and Kashmir, busted a new infiltration route along the Line of Contr
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Times of India reports on October 7 that Army, which conducted a counter terror operation between September 27 and October 3, 2019 in the Sindh Valley in Ganderbal District in Jammu and Kashmir, busted a new infiltration route along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army got alert as it killed two terrorists (reported earlier by the SATP), who had infiltrated via the Gurez sector, into Kangan and Wangat Trunkhalon in the Sindh Valley in Ganderbal District, the first incident of cross-border infiltration in this area in six years, the last known counter-terror operation in the area was conducted in August 2013, officials said. Intelligence sources in Army said the appearance of the two slain terrorists, sporting crew-cut hair and carrying shoulder-held, rocket-propelled grenade launchers with them, was a worrying sign for the region which has been used by gypsy communities growing walnuts and other herbs. Ganderbal and Kargil Police are also trying to ascertain reports of phone calls made to a man in a Gulf country, after a local family claimed the body of one of the slain militants. "Wireless VHF sets have been recovered from the terrorists which shows that they were in touch with their people in Pakistan. In what has baffled security agencies, a local family has claimed a body of a militant. We have sought DNA matching of samples as the bodies have been buried. We have also been told that the family was alerted by someone from Saudi Arabia. We are curious to know about the identity of this man in Saudi Arabia," said an unnamed police intelligence official, who is assisting the Army in ascertaining the new LoC infilitration route.
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October - 7 
A search operation was launched in HK Tower outpost near Hussainiwala, Ferozepur District, Punjab after a drone was spotted by Border Security Force (BSF) on October 7, reports The Times of India. "BSF spotted the drones last night. Initially, the dr
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A search operation was launched in HK Tower outpost near Hussainiwala, Ferozepur District, Punjab after a drone was spotted by Border Security Force (BSF) on October 7, reports The Times of India. "BSF spotted the drones last night. Initially, the drone was seen flying on the other side of border but later it was also spotted entering the Indian side. Out SWAT team and BSF are involved in the search operation", said Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sukhvinder Singh. The drone reportedly crossed the India-Pakistan border and came one km into India. Later, it was seen flying on the Pakistan side of the border. Another drone was spotted near Basti Ram Lal border outpost on the Pakistani side. Security agencies suspect that the drone intrusions in Ferozepur may be aimed at dropping a drug consignment from across the border following the drug seizures in the recent past. Over two kg heroin was seized from Mohammadiwala border outpost in Ferozepur on September 1.
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October - 7 
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on October 7 exhorted the Security Forces (SFs) to go pro-active and make Kishtwar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) militancy-free once again, reports Daily Excelsior. “We are dealing with a hostile ne
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Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on October 7 exhorted the Security Forces (SFs) to go pro-active and make Kishtwar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) militancy-free once again, reports Daily Excelsior. “We are dealing with a hostile neighbour (Pakistan) and we will have to foil its attempts… There are reports of infiltration from Pakistan and now recent encounters also prove that some terrorists have sneaked in,” the DGP said. Kishtwar witnessed four terror attacks since November 2018.
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October - 7 
India lost the case in the Thailand Court to extradite Munna Jhingada, an aide of Dawood Ibrahim Kasker, because Jhingada refused to give samples of his DNA and the court accepted Pakistan’s plea that he was a citizen of the country, leaving Jhingada
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India lost the case in the Thailand Court to extradite Munna Jhingada, an aide of Dawood Ibrahim Kasker, because Jhingada refused to give samples of his DNA and the court accepted Pakistan’s plea that he was a citizen of the country, leaving Jhingada free to return to D-company in Pakistan, reports Hindustan times on October 8. Legal system in Thailand does not allow drawing of samples without the subject’s consent, which meant the biological connection between Jhingada and his family in Mumbai could not be established.
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October - 7 
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in a press conference on October 7 expressed confidence that the Government of India (GOI) will make special provisions within the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) to protect the indigenous people of the North Eas
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in a press conference on October 7 expressed confidence that the Government of India (GOI) will make special provisions within the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) to protect the indigenous people of the North East region, reports Northeast Today. CM Singh further stated that Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah would be gracing the Sangai Festival in Manipur in the month of November and urged people to have trust on the government by not calling any blockade or bandh.
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October - 7 
On October 7, a bomb blast at Tollen Khun of Tengnoupal District in Manipur killed one labourer identified as Satminlun Gangte, reports Imphal Free Press. Gangte was collecting ginger from the spot when the bomb blast occurred. The blast site Tollen
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On October 7, a bomb blast at Tollen Khun of Tengnoupal District in Manipur killed one labourer identified as Satminlun Gangte, reports Imphal Free Press. Gangte was collecting ginger from the spot when the bomb blast occurred. The blast site Tollen Khun has witnessed repeated conflicts between the Security Forces and militant outfits.
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October - 7 
On October 7, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre identified as Ellie Ketok, self-styled ‘sergeant major’, was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Today. The National Investigat
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On October 7, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre identified as Ellie Ketok, self-styled ‘sergeant major’, was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Today. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Ketok on the murder charges of NPP Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Tirong Aboh of Arunachal Pradesh. During the NIA investigations, Ketok was found to be part of the team that fired at the slain politician Aboh.
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October - 7 
On October 7, the scheduled second round of the final phase of repatriation of Bru communities residing at Naisingpara transit camp of North Tripura to Mizoram turned unsuccessful due to huge protests by Bru women, reports East Mojo. The Bru women bl
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On October 7, the scheduled second round of the final phase of repatriation of Bru communities residing at Naisingpara transit camp of North Tripura to Mizoram turned unsuccessful due to huge protests by Bru women, reports East Mojo. The Bru women blocked buses and Mizoram government officials at Asapara in North Tripura. They also marched from Asapara to Naisingpara demonstrating against the Mizoram officials. The final round of repatriation of Bru refugees housed in six relief camps of Tripura to Mizoram has been facing hindrances as Bru community leaders are not ready to return homes unless their demands are met. Altogether 4,447 Bru families, lodged in six relief camps in Tripura, are scheduled to return to the neighbouring state from where they had fled in 1997 following ethnic clashes.
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October - 7 
The drone was sighted flying near HK Tower, a check post on the Hussainiwala border in Ferozepur District of Punjab, while flying five times, this drone also crossed the Indian border once, reports India Today on October 8. The drone was seen flying
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The drone was sighted flying near HK Tower, a check post on the Hussainiwala border in Ferozepur District of Punjab, while flying five times, this drone also crossed the Indian border once, reports India Today on October 8. The drone was seen flying from the Pakistan side of the border. The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, along with other intelligence agencies, have been conducting search operations.
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October - 7 
There is still confusion over the stand of the Government on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) published on August 31 and it seems that the Central and State Governments have difference of opinion on the citizenship document, Assam Tribune repo
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There is still confusion over the stand of the Government on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) published on August 31 and it seems that the Central and State Governments have difference of opinion on the citizenship document, Assam Tribune reported on October 8. While, the Government of India has been defending the NRC at different platforms in the national and international level, senior Ministers of Assam and functionaries of the State unit of the ruling BJP have been criticizing it. The State unit of the BJP has been criticizing the NRC and alleged that names of Indian nationals were left out of it, while, names of large number of foreigners were included. Though the State Government has not officially rejected the NRC, senior Ministers of the State Cabinet spoke out openly against it and asserted that the Government would approach the Supreme Court seeking re-verification of the names included and excluded. On the other hand, the Central Government has been supporting the NRC in different platforms. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) brought out a list of achievements on the completion of 100 days in office by the NDA Government in its second term in office and among the achievements in the North East region, publication of the NRC was on the top of the list. The list of achievements also said that the Government of India has given approval on principle for setting up of one thousand new Foreigners' Tribunals in the State and approval has been given for creation of E-FT platform.
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October - 7 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Timla village under Maranhada Police Station limits of Khunti District in Jharkhand on October 7, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres were identified as Dharamveer
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Timla village under Maranhada Police Station limits of Khunti District in Jharkhand on October 7, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres were identified as Dharamveer Mahto alias Demka Mahto, Amarjeet Munda alias Soma Munda and Karan Singh Munda. As per the sources, the trio used to operate between Maranhada and Arki Police Station limits of the District. The Police recovered a country-made pistol, 15 rounds of AK-47 cartridges and a Maoist banner from them. The arrests were made during a search operation that was launched by the District Police after they received intelligence inputs regarding the presence of the Maoists in the village. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of the District, Ashutosh Shekhar said, “The arrested Maoists were new recruits. Barring Dharamveer, who is wanted in several cases of murder, extortion and loot registered at various Police Stations of the District, the others don’t have a criminal background. Dharamveer had in July last year shot dead a villager called Soma Munda”. Further, a Police Official said, “The presence of Maoists in the area is a cause for concern. The arrests will send a strong message to the rebels who are trying to create nuisance before the Assembly elections”.
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October - 7 
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 7 said “not a single bullet has been fired or not a single person has died” after the abrogation of the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under Article 370 and its division into two UTs on August
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 7 said “not a single bullet has been fired or not a single person has died” after the abrogation of the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under Article 370 and its division into two UTs on August 5, 2019, reports Daily Excelsior. Shah said only 10 police stations areas in Kashmir, out of 196, have Section 144 of the Criminal Penal Code (CrPC) in force.
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October - 7 
Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah has called a two-day meeting of the chiefs of ATS (anti-terrorism squad) on October 14-15 to work out a new anti-terror framework, reports Tribune India on October 8. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has be
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Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah has called a two-day meeting of the chiefs of ATS (anti-terrorism squad) on October 14-15 to work out a new anti-terror framework, reports Tribune India on October 8. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been assigned to organise the meeting and call chiefs of anti-terror squads working under state governments, sources said, adding that they had also been asked to come up with ideas to help build the desired framework. National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval will also be present in the meeting.
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October - 8 
A ‘deputy commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 lakh on his head, was killed by the Security Forces (SFs) while a District Reserve Guard (DRG) Jawan received minor injuries in an exchange of
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A ‘deputy commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 lakh on his head, was killed by the Security Forces (SFs) while a District Reserve Guard (DRG) Jawan received minor injuries in an exchange of fire in the Katekalyan forest area near Pitepal village of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on October 8, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoist was identified as Kawasi Deva, ‘deputy commander’ of Platoon No. 26 of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the 'military wing’ of CPI-Maoist. He was earlier active as Kanger Valley ‘area committee member’ (ACM). As per the sources, a group of Maoists were heading towards Sukma District along the Jagdalpur road to carry out a major attack on SFs when they were intercepted. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Anti-Maoist operations), P. Sundarraj said, “Hundreds of District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were out on the mission, based on specific input about rebels from PLGA Platoon No. 26 camping in the said forest”. When the target area was being cordoned off, the SFs spotted the rebels near the village and challenged them. A gun-battle broke out between the two sides that lasted around 45 minutes. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Maoists retreated deeper into the forest, said the DIG. While searching the area, the SFs recovered the uniformed body of the slain Maoist along with a country-made pistol and two magazines each of the INSAS and SLR rifles. According to a senior Police Official, an Assistant Constable of DRG, Kailash Netam also died during the encounter after he suffered a fatal heart attack.
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October - 8 
A United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) cadre was arrested on October 8 from an undisclosed location, tweets Eastern Command. TNT, electric circuits, detonators & remote control device were recovered from the arrestee.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) cadre was arrested on October 8 from an undisclosed location, tweets Eastern Command. TNT, electric circuits, detonators & remote control device were recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 8 
Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempt of smugglers from across the border to push drug consignment into the Indian territory near border outpost Dal in Ferozepur sector (Firozpur District) in Punjab, reports Times of India on October 9. Two k
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Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempt of smugglers from across the border to push drug consignment into the Indian territory near border outpost Dal in Ferozepur sector (Firozpur District) in Punjab, reports Times of India on October 9. Two kilograms of heroin, worth INR 100 million in the international market, was found in the area.
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October - 8 
Fresh investigations after another drone from Pakistan was sighted at the Punjab border, has revealed that it could be either a case of mischief or an attempt to carry out an aerial survey at the border, reports oneindia.com on October 9. Punjab Poli
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Fresh investigations after another drone from Pakistan was sighted at the Punjab border, has revealed that it could be either a case of mischief or an attempt to carry out an aerial survey at the border, reports oneindia.com on October 9. Punjab Police had found that heavy lifting drones from Pakistan were used to drop off arms and ammunition near the Punjab border. Investigations have shown that these weapons were being dropped off in Punjab are meant to be transported to Jammu and Kashmir. Over the past 10 days, the drones are said to have carried out 8 sorties to drop the weapons, which also include satellite phones.
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October - 8 
India‘s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Syed Akbaruddin said in the UN on October 8 that the support and safe havens enjoyed by terror groups like the Taliban, the Haqqani Network, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
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India‘s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Syed Akbaruddin said in the UN on October 8 that the support and safe havens enjoyed by terror groups like the Taliban, the Haqqani Network, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from “beyond Afghanistan‘s borders” must be addressed to fight the scourge of terrorism and ensure peace in the war-torn country, reports greybullgazette.com. “There is a surge of violence in Afghanistan in recent days, including threats to the election process itself. This has deepened apprehensions that acts of terror are being used to jockey for a place of advantage in the negotiating process,” he said.
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October - 8 
Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) is now printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at their security printing press in Malir Halt, Karachi, reports weeklyblitz.net on October 9. One of the prominent distributors of ISI is Dawood Ibrahim Kasker’s D-co
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Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) is now printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at their security printing press in Malir Halt, Karachi, reports weeklyblitz.net on October 9. One of the prominent distributors of ISI is Dawood Ibrahim Kasker’s D-company, which also operates from Karachi. For the first time, the FICN seized by Delhi Special Cell proves that ‘Optical Variable Ink’ used by India in printing INR 2000 notes has also been used by the Pakistan operatives. Another prominent security feature copied is the raised bleed lines printed on the extreme left and right side of the note. On August 24, 2019, a Special Cell team of Delhi Police arrested a D-company agent Aslam Ansari from Nehru place in Delhi and recovered FICN worth over INR 550,000. In the first glimpse, Police could not verify the authenticity of the INR 2000 notes as they carried almost all the security marks. Later the currency experts confirmed that notes seized by the Special Cell were high-quality FICN. Pakistan has been using this high-quality FICN to finance illicit activities and militant groups, including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) reports devdiscourse.com on October 9. Pakistan has been misusing diplomatic channels in Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries to bring and distribute consignments of Fake Indian Currency Notes. In May 2019, a recently released D-company associate, Younus Ansari, was arrested with three Pakistani nationals at Kathmandu Airport in Nepal with a huge consignment of Indian currency totaling INR 76.7 million. On September 25, 2019, Dhaka Police seized FICN worth INR 4.95 million. A Dubai-based individual 'Salman Shera' had sent the parcel to Sylhet in Bangladesh, which was sent to Dhaka via a courier service 'SA Poribahan.' The original consignor Salman Shera is the son of Aslam Shera, ISI dealer in FICN, active since the late 1990s, said senior officials.
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October - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on October 6 said 200 to 300 terrorists are active in the state and Pakistan has intensified cross-border firing to push in as many of them as possible before the onset of winter, report
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Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on October 6 said 200 to 300 terrorists are active in the state and Pakistan has intensified cross-border firing to push in as many of them as possible before the onset of winter, reports Daily Excelsior. “The number of active terrorists (in Jammu and Kashmir) is between 200 to 300… The figure usually does not remain static and goes up and down,” Singh said. The DGP said a large number of Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) violations are taking place in both Kashmir and Jammu regions. The CFA violations have been taking place in Kanachak, R S Pura and Hira Nagar (along the International Border) and quite frequently along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri, Uri, Nambla, Karnah and Keran. "These ceasefire violations are aimed at pushing (in) as many terrorists as possible (before the onset of winter). Our anti-infiltration grid is very strong and many infiltration attempts have been successfully foiled in the recent times," the DGP added.
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October - 8 
The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has threatened to attack eleven rail stations and six temples in Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh on October 8 as Hindus celebrate Dussehra, reports foreignbrief.com.
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has threatened to attack eleven rail stations and six temples in Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh on October 8 as Hindus celebrate Dussehra, reports foreignbrief.com.
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October - 8 
The strategic relevance of air strikes in Balakot in Manshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province is the resolve of the political leadership to punish the perpetrators of terrorism, Air Chief RKS Bhadauria said on October 8, reports the Times of India. St
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The strategic relevance of air strikes in Balakot in Manshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province is the resolve of the political leadership to punish the perpetrators of terrorism, Air Chief RKS Bhadauria said on October 8, reports the Times of India. Stressing that the present security environment in the neighbourhood is a case of serious concern, the Air chief said Pulwama attack is a stark reminder of the persistent threat to defence installations.
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October - 8 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Kawani village area of Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 8, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched an operation in the a
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Kawani village area of Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 8, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched an operation in the area after inputs about presence of two militants hiding in the village. They conducted house to house searches during which militants fired upon troops, leading to a gun battle. The killed militants were identified as Ufaid Farooq Lone alias Abu Muslim, son of Farooq Ahmad Lone of Awantipora, and Mohammad Abbas, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, of village Kawani. As per the report, it was first gun battle in South Kashmir and fourth in the Valley since August 5, 2019, when Articles 370 and 35A were abrogated. The first encounter took place in Old Town Baramulla on August 21 in which one militant Mohsin Gujri, was killed. This was followed by killing of another militant in Sopore area of Baramulla district. Two militants, who were yet to be identified, were killed in ongoing operation in Ganderbal forests. The operation was launched in September and one militant was killed on September 28 and another’s body was found in the forest area last week.
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October - 9 
A local Amritsar court on October 9 sent nine suspected terrorists of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), arrested by the Punjab Police in September, 2019, to judicial custody till October 11, reports newsnation.in. They were backed by the Pakistan-based
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A local Amritsar court on October 9 sent nine suspected terrorists of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), arrested by the Punjab Police in September, 2019, to judicial custody till October 11, reports newsnation.in. They were backed by the Pakistan-based chief of the KZF, Ranjeet Singh, alias Neeta, and his Germany-based associate, Gurmeet Singh, alias Bagga. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh had handed over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to ensure that the entire conspiracy is unravelled. Simranjeet Singh, the advocate of the accused said, "On October 4, the Punjab government marked this case to NIA and there is an order of NIA that on October 11, everyone should be produced in Mohali NIA court... Punjab Police's jurisdiction has ended and the investigation will be done by NIA", reports aninews.com on October 9.
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October - 9 
A Pakistan-origin drone was spotted in Punjab yet again by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel over the Ferozepur district on October 9 evening, reports News 18. This is the third time in the last three days that drones have been spotted in this ar
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A Pakistan-origin drone was spotted in Punjab yet again by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel over the Ferozepur district on October 9 evening, reports News 18. This is the third time in the last three days that drones have been spotted in this area. "For the last two days we have been spotting a drone-like object hovering near our border with Pakistan. We have formed teams to investigate and have approached BSF also," said Sukhvinder Singh, District Superintendent of Police.
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An ammunition dump of Pakistan army in Chirikot sector of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was hit in retaliatory shelling by the Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir resulting in death of at least three Pakistani troopers on October 10, reports Daily E
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An ammunition dump of Pakistan army in Chirikot sector of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was hit in retaliatory shelling by the Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir resulting in death of at least three Pakistani troopers on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistan Army opened heavy shelling and firing targeting forward defence posts and civilian areas on the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur, Kirni, Khari, Karmara, Gountrian, Balakote, Digwar and surrounding villages in Poonch District in the night of October 9 and it continued on October 10. Two civilians were injured in Pakistan shelling at Gountrian and Khari in the evening of October 10. According to the reports, an ammunition dump of Pakistan army was hit in retaliatory action by the Indian troops in Chirikot sector of PoK, leading to series of explosions in which at least three Pakistani army personnel were killed and two others were injured. Two to three posts of Pakistan army were also destroyed, they said.
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October - 9 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, surrendered before the Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 9, reports Daily Pioneer. Among the four surrendered cadres, three were carrying cash rewards on
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, surrendered before the Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 9, reports Daily Pioneer. Among the four surrendered cadres, three were carrying cash rewards on their heads. One of the two surrendered women cadres has been identified as Madvi Gangi, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on her head. She was active as the head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Majdoor Sangthan (DAKMS), a ‘frontal wing’ of Maoists, in Kerlapal area and was the most dreaded one. A Police Official said, Gangi had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2006 in the ‘child wing’ of the outfit. She was later involved in various attacks by the Maoists on Police teams. The other woman cadre has been identified as Madkam Hungi, a member of Konta LOS (Local Organisation Squad). She was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on her head. The remaining two surrendered cadres were identified as Kudami Ganga, a member of Pedaras LOS of Maoists, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and Sodi Joga, a lower-rung rebel of the Maoists.
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October - 9 
India and France have decided to further deepen their bilateral defence and counter-terrorism cooperation, as minister of Defence Rajnath Singh meets Ministry of the Armies (France), Florence Parly on October 9, reports The Times of India. Recognisin
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India and France have decided to further deepen their bilateral defence and counter-terrorism cooperation, as minister of Defence Rajnath Singh meets Ministry of the Armies (France), Florence Parly on October 9, reports The Times of India. Recognising that their strategic partnership in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is “crucial for preserving and promoting the common strategic and security interests”, the two ministers also reviewed the ongoing implementation of the action-plan outlined in the “Joint Strategic Vision of India-France Cooperation in the IOR” finalised in March 2018.
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October - 9 
Legal adviser in India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Yedla Umasankar on October 9 has condemned any direct or indirect financial assistance to terror groups by nations, including in defending criminal cases against them, reports News
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Legal adviser in India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Yedla Umasankar on October 9 has condemned any direct or indirect financial assistance to terror groups by nations, including in defending criminal cases against them, reports News 18. The flow of resources meant to produce terror are required to be stopped by States for which collective inter-State efforts are required at regional and sub-regional levels. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has a significant role in setting global standards for preventing and combating terrorist financing and the UN needs to increase cooperation with such bodies, Umasankar said. He reiterated India's firm belief that the Comprehensive Convention against International Terrorism (CCIT) will provide a strong legal basis for the fight against terrorism and will be in the interest of all Member States to have a multilateral and collective dimension of counter-terrorism effort.
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October - 9 
New Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to keep the Line of Actual Control (LAC) stable, widening counter-terror partnership will be among the key talking points when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 11 and 1
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New Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to keep the Line of Actual Control (LAC) stable, widening counter-terror partnership will be among the key talking points when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 11 and 12, reports Economic Times on October 10. During this meeting Modi will seek better understanding from Xi on India’s concerns over Pakistan’s support to terrorism against India.
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October - 9 
Pakistan has activated at least 20 terror camps and another 20 launch pads along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with increased efforts to ensure infiltration of as many terrorists as it can into J&K before the onset of winter, o
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Pakistan has activated at least 20 terror camps and another 20 launch pads along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with increased efforts to ensure infiltration of as many terrorists as it can into J&K before the onset of winter, officials said on October 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The terror training camps and launch pads, with at least 50 terrorists in each, were activated after these were temporarily shut down following the February 2019 Pulwama (J&K) attack and subsequent retaliatory bombing of terror camps in Balakot (Pakistan) by the Indian Air Force. An unnamed security official quoting intelligence inputs said, “Since the terrorists have not been able to carry out any major attack, the Pakistani agencies were trying hard to push as many terrorists as they can into Jammu and Kashmir. We have intelligence inputs that Pakistan has activated at least 20 terror training camps and another 20 launch pads with about 50 terrorists in each. All these terrorists will infiltrate through LoC wherever and whenever there are opportunities,” the official said. There have also been intelligence inputs that top terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) operating in Jammu and Kashmir, have recently held a meeting and decided to intensify their attacks on SFs and other sensitive targets, another unnamed official said.
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October - 9 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 9, reports ANI. The incident of surrender took place ahead of the upcoming Assembly elect
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 9, reports ANI. The incident of surrender took place ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the State. As per the sources, all the surrendered cadres belonged to a single Maoist ‘dalam’ (armed squad) and carried a total reward of Rs 33.5 lakh on their heads. Four of the surrendered cadres have been identified as ‘dalam commander’ Rakesh alias Ganesh Achla (34), ‘deputy commander’ Devidas alias Maniram Achla (25), Rahul alias Damji Somji Pallo (25) and Shiva Vijaya alias Shiva Potavi (22). The remaining three were women cadres, identified as Reshma alias Jai Kowachi (19), Akhila alias Radhe Zure (27) and Karuna alias Kumme Madavi (22). The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailesh Balkavde said, “It is a big success for us, especially since it has come ahead of the Assembly elections. The reason behind their surrender is the pressure due to increased Police activity in the region”.
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October - 9 
The Mizoram Government on October 9 appealed to the Bru residents of Tripura to return to Mizoram in the midst of on-going Bru agitation, reports East Mojo. In a public meeting at Naisingpara relief camp in North Tripura District of Tripura, Mamit de
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The Mizoram Government on October 9 appealed to the Bru residents of Tripura to return to Mizoram in the midst of on-going Bru agitation, reports East Mojo. In a public meeting at Naisingpara relief camp in North Tripura District of Tripura, Mamit deputy commissioner Lalrozama asked the agitating Bru leaders not to obstruct the willing Bru families to return to Mizoram. The Bru leaders have been reluctant to move to Mizoram unless their demands are met.
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October - 9 
The Nallakunta Police had registered cases against Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika (TVV) president, Maddileti for his alleged links with leaders of the banned CPI-Maoist and helping them recruit cadres in Hyderabad District of the State, reports The Times
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The Nallakunta Police had registered cases against Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika (TVV) president, Maddileti for his alleged links with leaders of the banned CPI-Maoist and helping them recruit cadres in Hyderabad District of the State, reports The Times of India on October 10. According to sources, the Jogulamba Gadwal District Police arrested two TVV members, Naganna and Balram, a few days back from whom they received incriminating information regarding the relation they had with the Maoists. “During interrogation, Naganna and Balram confessed to have supplied valuable materials to the Maoist leaders and TVV president Maddileti. In their confession, they also mentioned that Maddileti used to give money to the Maoist leaders and the former used to meet Maoist central committee members from the State,” said Nallakunta Inspector K. Muralidhar. Following which on October 8, a team of around 40 members which included officials from Telangana Intelligence’s anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), Hyderabad Task Force and Jogulamba Gadwal District Police conducted a raid in the residence of Maddileti in Adikmet town of the District. However, Maddileti was not at this residence at the time. While declaring that TVV is a frontal organisation of banned CPI-Maoist, sources in Hyderabad Police said that they recovered a letter written by CPI-Maoist Telangana Secretary Haribhushan to Chaitanya Educational Institutions Chairman B. S. Rao and several other letters besides some naxal literature, a laptop, memory card, pen drives and other gadgets. The Police sources said, “Maddileti has been working as an over ground worker (OGW) of CPI-Maoist by using TVV as its front organisation. He has been organising different events in support of Maoists. Specifically with reference to the letter addressed to B.S. Rao by Haribhushan, it has to be verified whether it was written directly by Haribhushan or Maddileti written at his behest’’. Although the Nallakunta Police has registered cases against Maddileti, it is learnt that he is still absconding.
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October - 10 
A Dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from a place near R. Kothagudem forest area between Chinthaguppa and Bodanelly villages in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagud
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A Dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from a place near R. Kothagudem forest area between Chinthaguppa and Bodanelly villages in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 10, reports Telangana Today. The arrested cadre was identified as Podiyam Jogaiah alias Pawan (20), a native of the said Mandal. The incident of arrest took place during a vehicle inspection conducted by the Cherla Police, Special Party and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 141 battalion ‘A’ Coy. The Police seized as many as 20 gelatin sticks from his possession. According to Police, he was serving as underground cadre and was a member of Cherla Dalam led by ‘commander’ Sodi Jogaiah. At the orders of CPI-Maoist high command, he went to Korakatpadu village, a border village in the District to collect the gelatin sticks from CPI-Maoist committee members. He was later on supposed to hand over the material to the Maoists in Cherla. The Police added that he was involved in the murder of a former TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) MPTC (Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies) member, Nalluri Srinivas earlier in July this year. Besides, he was also involved in the murder of one Irpa Venkateswarlu of Kurnapalli and blasting of directional mine at Chinthaguppa-Bodanelli forests, injuring a Special Party constable and other incidents.
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October - 10 
A day after the Nallakunta Police registered cases against TVV president Maddileti for his alleged links with CPI-Maoist, the Mahbubnagar Police with the help of Osmania University Police arrested one K. Jagan (37), a member of Virasam (an associatio
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A day after the Nallakunta Police registered cases against TVV president Maddileti for his alleged links with CPI-Maoist, the Mahbubnagar Police with the help of Osmania University Police arrested one K. Jagan (37), a member of Virasam (an association of revolutionary writers) at Tarnaka area in the Hyderabad District of the State on October 10, reports The New Indian Express. Jagan has been working as an Assistant Professor in Osmania University on contract basis and is also an anti-uranium mining activist. He was arrested based on the confession of the two arrested TVV members - Balram and Naganna, as reported earlier. The duo had reportedly confessed that Jagan had connections with Maoists, following which the Mahbubnagar Police conducted raids in his residence. The Police found some naxal literature and other incriminatory material from his house.
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October - 10 
First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Paulomi Tripathi slammed Pakistan for “weaving fake narratives” about children living in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the country had a “dubious distinction” of “schooling” young ch
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First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Paulomi Tripathi slammed Pakistan for “weaving fake narratives” about children living in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the country had a “dubious distinction” of “schooling” young children in violent extremist ideologies and recruiting them in terrorist groups, reports Tribune India on October 11. Without naming Pakistan, she said one delegation had yet again chosen to distract the attention of the Committee with its “deceitful political propaganda by weaving fake narratives, while making unwarranted references to internal matters of my country”.
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October - 10 
In a statement on October 10, the working committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) seeked clarification regarding the drafting of Naga Constitution, reports Eastern Mirror. The statement comes in the midst of the final round of negotiatio
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In a statement on October 10, the working committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) seeked clarification regarding the drafting of Naga Constitution, reports Eastern Mirror. The statement comes in the midst of the final round of negotiation between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GOI). According to the working committee of NNPGs, during the 55 rounds of political negotiations between the NNPGs and GOI, the latter had accepted the ‘political and historical right of the Nagas to self-determine their future in consonant with their distinct identity.’ The committee also stated that the Naga constitution should be drawn by distinguished people from every Naga tribe.
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October - 10 
On October 10, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the compound fencing wall of Kuki Student’s Organisation (KSO) Moreh office in Ngamkhai veng of Moreh Ward no.8 in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. Thou
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On October 10, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the compound fencing wall of Kuki Student’s Organisation (KSO) Moreh office in Ngamkhai veng of Moreh Ward no.8 in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. Though no casualty was reported, yet the intensity of the IED blast was felt as far as Moreh Bazar. This was the third bomb explosion to occur in Moreh within less than a week.
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October - 10 
On October 10, three Bangladeshi soldiers of the Rapid Action Batallion (RAB) and two Bangladeshi women were intercepted from Rahimpur in Sipahijala District of Tripura for trespassing into Indian Territory and attempting to kidnap an Indian civilian
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On October 10, three Bangladeshi soldiers of the Rapid Action Batallion (RAB) and two Bangladeshi women were intercepted from Rahimpur in Sipahijala District of Tripura for trespassing into Indian Territory and attempting to kidnap an Indian civilian, reports Northeast Now. During investigation, the arrestees claimed to enter India on covert operation to arrest Abu Khair, an Indian drug smuggler. One pistol, 7 round bullets, two handcuffs, two RAB identity cards, two Bangladeshi identity cards, seven mobile phones and 1,50,000 Bangladeshi taka were recovered from the arrestees. The five Bangladeshis were later handed over to the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) after a Coy Commander level Flag meeting was held between BSF and BGB Coy Commander at BOP Sasidal.
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October - 10 
On October 10, three Nigerian nationals who were illegally entering Meghalaya from Bangladesh were arrested at West Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, reports Assam Tribune. Acting on intelligence input, West Jaintia Hills District Police conducted
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On October 10, three Nigerian nationals who were illegally entering Meghalaya from Bangladesh were arrested at West Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, reports Assam Tribune. Acting on intelligence input, West Jaintia Hills District Police conducted search operation in Amlarem areas where the three Nigerians identified as Chukwuma Celestine Okwuwa, Lucku Osas Enebi and Ndubuisi Moses Chime were intercepted. During interrogation, the Nigerians revealed that they had entered Meghalaya through Bangladesh with the help of some locals, reports Northeast Today. The locals identified as Ronaldo Syndai, Ni Pohleng, Kliar Mon Pohthmi and Rihok Chyrmang was also arrested for assisting the illegal immigrants. With these three arrests, total 22 foreign nationals were arrested in Meghalaya in the last one month, reports North East Now. Among these 22 arrested, 19 foreign nationals were arrested from East Jaintia Hills District which shares the international border with Bangladesh.
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October - 10 October - 11
On October 11, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had stated that it was deeply committed to the Framework Agreement, and that it will stand by it at all costs in all events, Imphal Free Press. NSCN-IM had made the statement
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On October 11, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had stated that it was deeply committed to the Framework Agreement, and that it will stand by it at all costs in all events, Imphal Free Press. NSCN-IM had made the statement after the October 10 meeting with GoI in New Delhi. Since the October 10 talk was inconclusive, both the teams have had agreed to meet again soon.
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October - 10 
Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab has framed charges against four Kashmiri students Zahid Gulzar, Mohammed Idris Shah alias Nadeem, Sohail Ahmed Bhatt and Yusuf Rafiq Bhatt for their connection with
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Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab has framed charges against four Kashmiri students Zahid Gulzar, Mohammed Idris Shah alias Nadeem, Sohail Ahmed Bhatt and Yusuf Rafiq Bhatt for their connection with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), a Kashmir-based terrorist outfit with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), The Times of India reported on October 11. The outfit was led by Zakir Rashid Bhatt alias Zakir Musa, who was killed in an encounter. The four Kashmiri students were detained on October 10, 2018 from the hostel of CT Institute of Engineering Management and Technology at Shahpur, Jalandhar, after their terror module was neutralised by Punjab Police and special operations group of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Two weapons, including an assault rifle, and explosives were recovered from them.
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October - 10 
The last phase of the peace talks between the Government of India (GOI) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 10 in New Delhi was concluded with heated arguments, reports Northeast Now. NSCN-IM headed by its gen
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The last phase of the peace talks between the Government of India (GOI) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 10 in New Delhi was concluded with heated arguments, reports Northeast Now. NSCN-IM headed by its general Secretary, Th. Muivah in a day long discussion with GOI Interlocutor, RN Ravi primarily dwelt on the issues of ‘flag’ and ‘constitution’. Imphal Free Press adds that NSCN-IM and GOI failed to break the impasse and amicably resolve the issues. Even later, NSCN-IM in a press statement accused the GOI of backtracking on its commitment towards the hard-earned Framework Agreement.
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October - 10 
Two persons, identified as Satinder Kumar and his brother Jatinder Kumar were arrested on October 10 along with 11 grams of heroin in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab reports The Times of India.
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Two persons, identified as Satinder Kumar and his brother Jatinder Kumar were arrested on October 10 along with 11 grams of heroin in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab reports The Times of India.
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October - 10 
Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with Lakhimpur Kheri police, on October 10 arrested four people, identified as Ummed Ali, Sanjay Agarwal, Sameer Salmani alias Sonu and Airaj Ali from Nighasan area (Kheri District), Ut
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Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with Lakhimpur Kheri police, on October 10 arrested four people, identified as Ummed Ali, Sanjay Agarwal, Sameer Salmani alias Sonu and Airaj Ali from Nighasan area (Kheri District), Uttar Pradesh and recovered INR 475,000 and NPR 135,000 for their alleged involvement in a terror funding network across India, reports Indian Express. According to the Police, two residents of Nepal — Vijay Singh and Chandra Bhuda — used to transfer money to the accused. The Nepal Police had arrested the duo in connection
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October - 11 
An Army trooper was killed and two other were injured when Pakistani troops violating the cease fire agreement (CFA) resorted to firing and shelling in Nowshera sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) o
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An Army trooper was killed and two other were injured when Pakistani troops violating the cease fire agreement (CFA) resorted to firing and shelling in Nowshera sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 11, an unnamed defence spokesperson said, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tekmetla village under Usoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 11, reports Daily Pio
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tekmetla village under Usoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 11, reports Daily Pioneer. According to an unnamed senior Police Official, a joint squad of 229th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the interiors of Usoor, about 450 km from State capital Raipur. When the SFs were cordoning off a forested area, a gun-battle broke out between the two sides. Although, the rebels disappeared into the dense forest, the SFs recovered the body of the slain Maoist along with a muzzle-loading gun during a search; the official said adding that the identity of the Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 11 
A PREPAK-Progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant was arrested on October 11 from Top Khonangkhong in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Wahengbam Palhada Singh.
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A PREPAK-Progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant was arrested on October 11 from Top Khonangkhong in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Wahengbam Palhada Singh.
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October - 11 
A wanted smuggler, identified as Sukhwinder Singh Soni, associated with Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) terrorist Kashmir Singh Galwaddi was arrested along with two others and 260 grams of heroin was recovered near Doraha (Ludhiana District), Punjab
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A wanted smuggler, identified as Sukhwinder Singh Soni, associated with Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) terrorist Kashmir Singh Galwaddi was arrested along with two others and 260 grams of heroin was recovered near Doraha (Ludhiana District), Punjab on October 11, reports The Times of India. A pistol (.9mm), one magazine and six live cartridges were also recovered from Soni. His accomplices have been identified as Vishal Kumar alias Kaka and Jasdeep Singh Koki. While Kaka was found in possession of a .32-bore pistol, a magazine, four live cartridges and .12-bore rifle, Koki was carrying a .32-bore pistol, two magazines and 10 live cartridges. The accused, said the DIG, had been supplying heroin in Mohali (Mohali District), Sirhind (Fatehgarh Sahib District), Khanna (Ludhiana District) and Doraha.
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October - 11 
Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 11 said to United States (US) Senators Ted Cruz and Maggie Hassan that the US was one of the most important and trusted partners of India and lauded its role in countering terrorism, reports The Times of I
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Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 11 said to United States (US) Senators Ted Cruz and Maggie Hassan that the US was one of the most important and trusted partners of India and lauded its role in countering terrorism, reports The Times of India
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October - 11 
Nine Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] sympathisers were arrested in the Jogulamba Gadwal District of Telangana on October 11, reports The Hans India. According to the report, the Jogulamba Gadwal Police arrested the sympathisers on charges of their i
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Nine Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] sympathisers were arrested in the Jogulamba Gadwal District of Telangana on October 11, reports The Hans India. According to the report, the Jogulamba Gadwal Police arrested the sympathisers on charges of their involvement in various cases. The Police after receiving a tip off laid a trap and arrested a ‘student leader’ – Naganna, resident of Yelukuru village of Maldakal Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District. Similarly, the Police also arrested Jagan, editor of Student March publication. Apart from these two prominent Naxalite sympathisers, the Police had also arrested seven others and produced them before the Court. The Special Judge of the Court had directed the Police to send them to judicial remand. With this, the Police had shifted all the arrested persons to Mahbubnagar Police Station. "We have prepared the first information reports (FIR) of all the nine persons and shifted them to Mahbubnagar prison on remand," a Police Officer said.
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October - 11 
On October 11, five more Bru families were repatriated from relief camps in Tripura to Mizoram, reports Eastern Mirror. According to Mizoram Home Secretary Lalbiakzama, at least 64 Bru families have returned from Tripura since the commencement of the
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On October 11, five more Bru families were repatriated from relief camps in Tripura to Mizoram, reports Eastern Mirror. According to Mizoram Home Secretary Lalbiakzama, at least 64 Bru families have returned from Tripura since the commencement of the 9th and final round of repatriation on October 3. He further stated that the process to bring back 4,447 Bru families from the six camps in North Tripura district was scheduled to be completed by November 30.
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October - 11 
Punjab Police launched a three-day-long cordon and search operation in the districts of Pathankot, Batala and Gurdaspur after receiving intelligence of a possible terror strike, reports news18.com on October 12. A meeting in which of officials of the
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Punjab Police launched a three-day-long cordon and search operation in the districts of Pathankot, Batala and Gurdaspur after receiving intelligence of a possible terror strike, reports news18.com on October 12. A meeting in which of officials of the air force, military intelligence, Border Security Force (BSF) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), chaired by chief of Punjab Police Dinkar Gupta, shared report on any possible terror threat, the decision to begin the operation was taken.
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October - 11 
Suspected militants belonging to banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) abducted an executive of Sankar tea estate from Tinsukia District in Assam on October11, reports Eastern Mirror. Operations have been intensified in search of abduc
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Suspected militants belonging to banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) abducted an executive of Sankar tea estate from Tinsukia District in Assam on October11, reports Eastern Mirror. Operations have been intensified in search of abductee and abductors.
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October - 11 
Suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative Azharuddin alias Azhar alias Chemical Ali, wanted in connection with the 2013 Bodhgaya and Patna bomb blasts, was arrested by the Chhattisgarh Police from Hyderabad airport in Telangana af
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Suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative Azharuddin alias Azhar alias Chemical Ali, wanted in connection with the 2013 Bodhgaya and Patna bomb blasts, was arrested by the Chhattisgarh Police from Hyderabad airport in Telangana after he landed from Saudi Arabia on October 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Ali (32), a native of Raipur, has been wanted since the last six years after he was named as an accused in connection with the Bihar blasts, Raipur, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Arif Sheikh said. “Acting on a specific input, he was arrested by a joint team of Chhattisgarh Police and its Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) wing from Hyderabad airport on Friday after he landed (in a flight) from Saudi Arabia,” he said. Ali is suspected to have given shelter to terrorists involved in the Bodhgaya and Patna blasts.
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October - 11 
Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are facing acute shortage of arms which is why they try to snatch or loot weapons from Special Police Officers (SPOs) and police stations, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said on October 11, reports D
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Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are facing acute shortage of arms which is why they try to snatch or loot weapons from Special Police Officers (SPOs) and police stations, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said on October 11, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan was also trying to meet shortage of weapons with militants by adopting various methods including smuggling of arms and ammunition using various options, the drones being one of them. But the Army is fully alert and won’t allow Pakistan designs to succeed,” he said. “As far as militants operating within Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, their number could be between 200 to 300 terrorists but it keeps on changing as some militants are de-radicalized,” he said. “Like this, nearly 500 militants are staged in terrorists’ training camps in PoK and are ready to infiltrate into J&K,” said Singh but added that these figures to keep changing as per their training schedule. On reports that Afghan militants could also infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, he said there has been no corroboration of the media reports but the Army was capable to meet with any kind of situation.
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October - 11 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Haroun Aleem Yusuf, a British national and a builder, Ranjeet Bindra, on October 11 for assisting Dawood Ibrahim Kasker's close associate, Iqbal Mirchi, launder money earned through his criminal activitie
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Haroun Aleem Yusuf, a British national and a builder, Ranjeet Bindra, on October 11 for assisting Dawood Ibrahim Kasker's close associate, Iqbal Mirchi, launder money earned through his criminal activities several years ago, reports the Times of India. The investigating agency alleged that the trust, headed by Haroun, sold three buildings at Worli (Mumbai City District), Maharashtra to Iqbal Mirchi's company, Rockside Enterprises in 1986. The government had confiscated the buildings. But the trust allegedly acted as a front for Mirchi, and claimed the buildings belonged to them. The ED recently conducted a search on the premises of the trust and Haroun and collected documents establishing Mirchi's ownership.
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October - 11 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) produced nine suspects and alleged activists of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), identified as Mann Singh, Balwant Singh, Akashdeep, Shubhdeep, Romandeep Singh alias Robin, Sajanpreet Singh, Gurdev Singh, Balvee
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) produced nine suspects and alleged activists of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), identified as Mann Singh, Balwant Singh, Akashdeep, Shubhdeep, Romandeep Singh alias Robin, Sajanpreet Singh, Gurdev Singh, Balveer Singh and Harbhajan Singh, in the Special NIA court in Mohali District on October 11, reports the Times of India. The court sent four suspects in five-day police remand and the fifth to judicial custody.
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October - 11 
The Ramagundam Commissionerate Police on October 11 arrested three imposters of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Mancherial District of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. The Police seized a country made pistol, nine live bullets, t
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The Ramagundam Commissionerate Police on October 11 arrested three imposters of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Mancherial District of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. The Police seized a country made pistol, nine live bullets, three mobile phones and a motorbike from their possession. The arrested imposters were identified as Thode Rajeshwar Reddy, a bakery owner and resident of Adarshanagar locality in Chennur of the District, Bomma Chandrasekhar Reddy, a financier and native of Manginapalli Village in Machilipatnam Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh and Naveen Reddy, an alumnus of NIT (National Institute of Technology) from Nelwai in Vemanapalli Mandal in Adilabad District of the State. They were arrested after their act was exposed when they sent a letter to Raj Kumar, a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Narva village in Jaipur Mandal in the District threatening to kill him, if he failed to pay Rs 5 lakh. The extortion was made towards Maoist party fund and for Maoists’ week-long celebrations with a bullet on behalf of Maoist Action Team ‘commander’ Ranadheer. The letter also explained his tour programme of the last 20 days. Besides, the fake Maoists made threatening phone calls to the Sarpanch. Following which Raj Kumar approached the Police who in turn began a probe into the case and nabbed the three. The Ramagundam Commissioner of Police V. Sathyanarayana said, the imposters were taken into custody when they were moving suspiciously at Chennur cross-roads in the town. The trio confessed to be indulging in extortion from realtors, contractors and businessmen using a country made weapon. They admitted that they had posed as Maoists and threatened realtors. They also revealed that they used to send a letter and bullet to their targets, posing as extremists, to extort money from them, Sathyanarayana said.
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October - 11 October - 12
The two Government officials and an employee of a road contractor who were abducted by Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, were released on October 12 evening, more than 24 hours after they were abducted, reports The Hindu. The three were
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The two Government officials and an employee of a road contractor who were abducted by Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, were released on October 12 evening, more than 24 hours after they were abducted, reports The Hindu. The three were reportedly abducted around 4 p.m. on October 11 from Potali village, where construction of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) is under way, a senior Police official said. According to the senior officer, local villagers played a key role in securing the safe release of the trio who reached Dantewada district headquarter by October 13 morning (today). The abducted persons, all associated with the road construction work, were identified as Sub Engineer (PMGSY) Arun Marawi, technical assistant (MNREGA [Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act]) Mohan Baghel and an accountant of the construction contractor. The incident had happened when the trio were doing geo-tagging for the ongoing road construction work between Kakari and Muler villages in Aranpur area of the District.
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October - 11 
Up on Palhada Singh's interrogation, another of his associate was arrested on October 11 from Lampak Yumlembam Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur, adds Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Yumlembam Jeson Singh alias Jeron of PREP
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Up on Palhada Singh's interrogation, another of his associate was arrested on October 11 from Lampak Yumlembam Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur, adds Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Yumlembam Jeson Singh alias Jeron of PREPAK-pro.
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October - 11 
Various security agencies and armed forces on October 11 chalked out a joint strategy to meet the threat of Pakistani drones airdropping arms and contraband in the border areas in Jalandhar (Jalandhar District), reports Hindustan Times. In the meetin
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Various security agencies and armed forces on October 11 chalked out a joint strategy to meet the threat of Pakistani drones airdropping arms and contraband in the border areas in Jalandhar (Jalandhar District), reports Hindustan Times. In the meeting that lasted for nearly two hours, security and intelligence agencies decided to share information concerning the matter among all agencies, especially bringing in more synergy in intelligence sharing with the police.
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October - 11 
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on October 11 that India will extend a Line of Credit of US$20 million to Comoros for strengthening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation, reports The Times of India. "Terrorist groups threaten peace and stab
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on October 11 that India will extend a Line of Credit of US$20 million to Comoros for strengthening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation, reports The Times of India. "Terrorist groups threaten peace and stability and render state institutions vulnerable. Piracy and maritime threats as well as cross border transnational crimes, including cyber-crimes, have only added new dimensions to the problem... As a country which continues to be a victim of cross border terrorism, India is willing and ready to partner with Comoros, and supplement Comoros efforts, to neutralise these threats, particularly in the maritime domain," he said.
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October - 12 
A 32-year-old man was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after accusing him of being a ‘police informer’, in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The body of the victim identified as Parke Kr
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A 32-year-old man was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after accusing him of being a ‘police informer’, in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The body of the victim identified as Parke Kristaiyya was spotted lying on a road near Dudheda-Nayapara village under Tarlaguda Police Station limits by locals on Saturday morning, a Police official said. A Maoist leaflet was found at the spot in which Madded Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist has claimed the responsibility for the killing. The Maoists have claimed that Kristaiyya had continued to help Police despite being warned for several times, the Police official said denying the victim’s association with Police. Prima facie, it seems the victim was axed to death with sharp edged weapons but the exact cause will be known after the post-mortem, the Police official added.
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October - 12 
A cadre of Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala) was arrested by Bayyaram Police in Mahabubabad District in Telangana on October 12, reports Telangana Today. The cadre has been ide
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A cadre of Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala) was arrested by Bayyaram Police in Mahabubabad District in Telangana on October 12, reports Telangana Today. The cadre has been identified as Gatti Veeranna alias Krishna, ‘district committee member’ of the CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala group. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), N. Koti Reddy, Veeranna had joined the outfit in 2003 in Chandranna’s faction. After working there till 2007 he was promoted to the rank of ‘commander’. Later, he surrendered to the Police in 2010. However, he rejoined the party with encouragement of Danasari Sammaiah alias Gopanna and worked in Bandari Ilaiah and Vikram Dalams (armed squads) before joining Rayala faction along with Warangal ‘district committee secretary’ Suryam from Pedda Chandranna faction. Krishna was involved in the attack on Police near Kodipunjula Thanda in Bayyaram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District and several other cases including extortions. “Presently, only Suryam and Burka Pratap are members of Rayala faction and Ashok is the only member of Pedda Chandranna faction. We appeal to all the members to surrender before the Police to join the mainstream of the society,” the SP added.
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October - 12 
A CPI-Maoist camp operating from a dense forested region was busted by a team of Security Force (SF) personnel following an exchange of fire in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on October 12, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ra
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A CPI-Maoist camp operating from a dense forested region was busted by a team of Security Force (SF) personnel following an exchange of fire in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on October 12, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajnandgaon, Kamlochan Kashyap said, “A joint team of DRG (District Reserve Guard), STF (Special Task Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and Maharashtra Police, acting on specific input about presence of Maoists in a hilly terrain of Bukmarka jungles under Manpur police station limits located about 120 km (kilometres) from Rajnandgaon town near Gadchiroli border, carried out the operation.” A brief encounter also occurred between Police and armed Maoists in which one woman Maoist was injured but others slipped in dense forest after a quick exchange of fire, he said. Pressure cooker Improvised Explosive Device (IED), walkie-talkie batteries, solar plates, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other items of daily use were found at the spot.
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October - 12 
A former leader of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Gorelal Koda (40) was killed on suspicion of being ‘Police Informer’ in Lethia Balchand village under the Piri Bazar Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar
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A former leader of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Gorelal Koda (40) was killed on suspicion of being ‘Police Informer’ in Lethia Balchand village under the Piri Bazar Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on October 12, reports The Times of India. According to Police, Koda had left his house in Gobi Korasi village in the evening of October 11, but did not return till late in the night. His bullet-riddled body was recovered from the village in the said District around 6 am on the following day. As per the sources, Koda had been shot from point-blank range, leading to his death instantly. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Piri Bazar Police Station, Gajendra Kumar said, “Koda was released from the Lakhisarai District jail almost four months ago. He was engaged in agricultural work at his native village since then.” The SHO did not rule out the possibility of old rivalry behind the murder of Koda, who earlier happened to be an active member of the CPI-Maoist. He also added that two cases were lodged against him in the District alone.
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October - 12 
A suspected cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wanted in the killing of six Policemen has been arrested from Chakan area in Pune District of Maharashtra on October 12, reports The Indian Express. The arrested cadre has been identif
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A suspected cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wanted in the killing of six Policemen has been arrested from Chakan area in Pune District of Maharashtra on October 12, reports The Indian Express. The arrested cadre has been identified as Akash Murmu alias Saheb Hansada, a native of Lakhanpur area in Dumka District of Jharkhand. He was arrested by a team of Dumka Police, with the help of Pimpri Chinchwad Police in the District. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Dumka District, Y. S. Ramesh, said, “Akash’s name had cropped up during investigation into the murder of Amarjit Balihar, SP, Pakur District, during an ambush in 2013. We got information that he was in Pune. Our team with the help of local Police arrested Akash from Chakan area in Pune. He was working in a private company in Chakan. We suspect he was residing in Pune for the last couple of years. We brought him to Jharkhand for further investigation”. In 2013, Maoists ambushed a Police convoy, led by SP, Amarjit Balihar, while he was on the way to Pakur after holding a meeting in Dumka. Balihar, a 2003 batch IPS officer, known for his involvement in counter-insurgency operations, was killed along with five other Policemen in the attack.
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October - 12 
An arms dealer was arrested on October 12 from Lilong Bazar in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Mohammed Riyasuddin Thomba. Two AK rifles and a pistol were recovered from the arrestee.
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An arms dealer was arrested on October 12 from Lilong Bazar in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Mohammed Riyasuddin Thomba. Two AK rifles and a pistol were recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 12 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on October 12 from Tedim Road at Zohar Phaipham located in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The IED was a mixture of TNT and RDX and weighed 10 kilo grams.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on October 12 from Tedim Road at Zohar Phaipham located in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The IED was a mixture of TNT and RDX and weighed 10 kilo grams.
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October - 12 
At least seven persons were injured in a grenade attack by militants in a market place in Hari Singh High Street in Srinagar City of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade in Hari Singh High Street,
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At least seven persons were injured in a grenade attack by militants in a market place in Hari Singh High Street in Srinagar City of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade in Hari Singh High Street, near the city centre Lal Chowk where shops were closed but few vendors had installed stalls. The grenade exploded injuring seven people including a woman. The explosion also damaged windows of a vehicle parked nearby and a de-watering pump that was parked there.
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October - 12 
Pakistan on October 12 violated the ceasefire at the international border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District, reports Economic Times. According to Border Security Force (BSF) sources, Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing along the bord
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Pakistan on October 12 violated the ceasefire at the international border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District, reports Economic Times. According to Border Security Force (BSF) sources, Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing along the border and also targeted civilian’s areas in Hiranagar. BSF retaliated effectively. The unprovoked firing started on Saturday night and ended at 5:30 am on Sunday
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October - 12 
The militant group, Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK), and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have called total shutdown in the States of Manipur and Tripura from 5 am to 5 pm of October 15, according to a joint statement is
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The militant group, Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK), and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have called total shutdown in the States of Manipur and Tripura from 5 am to 5 pm of October 15, according to a joint statement issued by ASUK and NLFT, reports E-Pao on October 13. Religious activities and emergency services would be exempted from the total shutdown, the joint statement said.
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October - 12 
Two hardcore Maoists were arrested in Banka and Gaya Districts of the State on October 12, reports UNI. In the first incident, Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ravi Chaudhary near Badua dam under Belhar Police Station limits in Banka Dis
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Two hardcore Maoists were arrested in Banka and Gaya Districts of the State on October 12, reports UNI. In the first incident, Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ravi Chaudhary near Badua dam under Belhar Police Station limits in Banka District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Arvind Gupta said that the hardcore Maoist was arrested from his hideout near the dam based on specific intelligence input. The Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, a vehicle and incriminating objects from his possession. He was involved in various unlawful activities and had already jail terms, the SP added. In the second incident, a joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Gaya Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as Kapil Yadav from his house at Bhusbhusia village under Dhobi Police Station limits in Gaya District. Police said the cadre was arrested based on specific intelligence input; also that he was involved in various unlawful activities and was absconding since long.
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October - 13 
Co-convenor, Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Isak Sumi on October 13 stated that they were fully mandated by the Naga people to sign an amicable, honourable and enduring solution with Government of India (GoI), repo
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Co-convenor, Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Isak Sumi on October 13 stated that they were fully mandated by the Naga people to sign an amicable, honourable and enduring solution with Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post. Isak maintained that NNPGs was prepared to conclude talks after a wide and thorough consultation on all status/position of the political talks between the WC of NNPGs and GoI with any stake holders.
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October - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre (25) was arrested with arms and ammunition following an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Maniyara forest area along the borders of Munger and Lakhisarai Districts in Bihar on October
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre (25) was arrested with arms and ammunition following an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Maniyara forest area along the borders of Munger and Lakhisarai Districts in Bihar on October 13, reports Dev Discourse. The incident took place during joint operations carried out by Cobra Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Police deep inside the forest. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Manu Maharaj said, around three to four Maoists might have been killed in the encounter in which 100 rounds of fire were exchanged from both sides, adding that, some ultras could also have been injured. The Maoists numbering around 100 used light machine gun (LMG) and rocket launchers in retaliation to the joint operations. While a search is still underway, Police arrested the cadre and seized AK-47 magazines, wireless sets and other belongings of the Maoists after the encounter, the DIG added.
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October - 13 
A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Gaya Police seized can bombs, detonators and other firearms from a CPI-Maoist hideout in a forest area under Mohanpur Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on October 13, reports UNI. The recove
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A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Gaya Police seized can bombs, detonators and other firearms from a CPI-Maoist hideout in a forest area under Mohanpur Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on October 13, reports UNI. The recovery was made after the SFs received specific intelligence input. The recovery included two can bombs, large number of detonators, a pistol and nine live cartridges, said the Police, adding that the Maoists had concealed firearms for their use in some unlawful plan on large scale.
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October - 13 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Udmari in Dhubri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Udmari in Dhubri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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October - 13 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who was injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) on October 12 in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was arrested from the District on October 13, reports Daily Pio
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who was injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) on October 12 in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was arrested from the District on October 13, reports Daily Pioneer. The arrested cadre has been identified as Kamla alias Mate (20), a native of Jagargunda area in Sukma District, was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on her head. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of the District, Kamlochan Kashyap said, "Acting on a tip-off, we arrested Kamla, who had sustained two bullet injuries in the gun-battle with SFs on October 12 when a Maoist camp was destroyed on the hills of Sudiyal and Bukmarka villages in the District. We had information that some Maoists were injured in the encounter and were undergoing treatment in nearby villages". Earlier, SATP reported that a Maoist camp was busted by a team of SF personnel following an exchange of fire in the District on October 11. As per the initial reports, no one was injured in the incident; however, SFs recovered Pressure cooker Improvised Explosive Device (IED), walkie-talkie batteries, solar plates including Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from the camp.
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October - 13 
Almost four years after Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists attacked the Pathankot airbase (Pathankot District), Punjab, the new “virtually impregnable” perimeter system at the frontline station will soon be fully operational after several delays, repo
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Almost four years after Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists attacked the Pathankot airbase (Pathankot District), Punjab, the new “virtually impregnable” perimeter system at the frontline station will soon be fully operational after several delays, reports The Times of India on October 14. “The pilot project of the integrated perimeter security system (IPSS) at the Pathankot airbase will be completed by November-December. It will then be replicated in other bases,” says Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief R K S Bhadauria. The need to urgently revamp the security infrastructure around military installations and bases has been reinforced by the series of terror strikes on Pathankot, Uri (Baramulla District), Nagrota (Jammu District), Akhnoor (Jammu District) and other camps in recent years. The attacks exposed several chinks in the existing set-ups, ranging from the lack of proper perimeter security and upgraded standard operating procedures to the absence of regular security audits and seamless coordination between intelligence and security agencies.
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October - 13 
An Army soldier, identified as Santosh Lal, was killed when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Hathlanga area of Uri in Baramulla District on October 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The Pakistani troops violated t
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An Army soldier, identified as Santosh Lal, was killed when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Hathlanga area of Uri in Baramulla District on October 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire in north Kashmir's Uri sector by resorting to unprovoked firing on Indian posts, an Army official said.
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October - 13 
Another hardcore Maoist, identified as Munshi Tudu was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jamui District Police from Batia forest under Chandramandi Police Station limits in Jamui district of Bihar on October 13, repo
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Another hardcore Maoist, identified as Munshi Tudu was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jamui District Police from Batia forest under Chandramandi Police Station limits in Jamui district of Bihar on October 13, reports Indiablooms. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Jhajha town in the District, Bhaskar Ranjan said that the Maoist was arrested from his hideout in the forest on the basis of specific intelligence input. He also said that the cadre was involved in various cases of unlawful activities.
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October - 13 
Following reports of drones dropping arms at various locations at Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to increase the security by purchasing ground-based anti-drone system which will have a 360-degree surveillance capacity, a GPS jamm
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Following reports of drones dropping arms at various locations at Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to increase the security by purchasing ground-based anti-drone system which will have a 360-degree surveillance capacity, a GPS jamming system, reports India.com on October 14. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh raised an alarm over the frequent drone sighting in Punjab in September and sought Centre’s intervention. While both Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh have reiterated that forces are ready to combat any kind of strike, the sightings of arms-dropping drones have not gone down.
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October - 13 
Indian Ambassador to US Harsh Vardhan Shringla on October 13 stated that the ''Referendum 2020'' that supports the creation of Khalistan state was a bogus issue, reports Outlook India. Claiming the perpetrators of referendum to be agents of Pakistan
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Indian Ambassador to US Harsh Vardhan Shringla on October 13 stated that the ''Referendum 2020'' that supports the creation of Khalistan state was a bogus issue, reports Outlook India. Claiming the perpetrators of referendum to be agents of Pakistan, Shringla further stated that the Government of India (GOI) is completely receptive to work with the betterment of the Sikh community and group supporting ''Referendum 2020’’ cannot be counted as the representative of Sikh community.
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October - 13 
Indian Army has inflicted heavy casualties and damage on Pakistan side in Haji peer and Neelam Valley sectors of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) following martyrdom of an Army jawan in Uri sector of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior on Octo
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Indian Army has inflicted heavy casualties and damage on Pakistan side in Haji peer and Neelam Valley sectors of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) following martyrdom of an Army jawan in Uri sector of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior on October 14. Number of Pakistani posts and bunkers were damaged adds the report. Sources said exact number of casualties and damages on Pakistan side is being ascertained but it was “very heavy’’ going by intensity of retaliation by the Indian troops.
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October - 13 
Maoist warnings have surfaced in nailed wooden boards on trees at Pakhnar and Toynar villages under Darbha block in Bastar District in the State, reports Firstpost on October 14. The boards asked the villagers not to participate in the upcoming Assem
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Maoist warnings have surfaced in nailed wooden boards on trees at Pakhnar and Toynar villages under Darbha block in Bastar District in the State, reports Firstpost on October 14. The boards asked the villagers not to participate in the upcoming Assembly by-elections at Chitrakot area in the District, scheduled to be held on 21 October. The Bastar Police has claimed that the Darbha Committee of the CPI-Maoist even put a wooden plank at village Panchayat office at Toynar village with a handwritten note asking villagers to 'Throw out the opportunist, fraud polling parties'. Also, in one of the warnings issued by the Maoists, they have compared Kashmir with Palestine and have condemned the Narendra Modi Government by stating it as 'Fascist regime' for alleged oppression of minorities.
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October - 13 
Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 13 "offered" help to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan in fighting terrorism, asking Pakistan to 'honestly' fight terrorism, reports The Times of India.
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Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 13 "offered" help to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan in fighting terrorism, asking Pakistan to 'honestly' fight terrorism, reports The Times of India.
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October - 13 
Mizoram Director General of Police (DGP) SBK Singh stated that Police is facing manpower crunch as new recruitment does not correspond with the number of personnel who retire in a year, reports East Mojo on October 14. He stated that more than 300 po
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Mizoram Director General of Police (DGP) SBK Singh stated that Police is facing manpower crunch as new recruitment does not correspond with the number of personnel who retire in a year, reports East Mojo on October 14. He stated that more than 300 policemen retire every year. The recruitment process is not only steady but could also not be made instantly as a result of which there has been a huge shortage of policemen in the state. He also added that the present strength of the state police is 9,000 while it is supposed to be at least 12,000. He, however, added that the government will recruit 650 constables after four or five months from now.
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October - 13 
Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas declared that the three months dead line to resolve the vexed Indo-Naga political issue in the form of an imposed settlement was unacceptable, reports Nagaland Post on October 14. The organisation also affirmed that
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Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas declared that the three months dead line to resolve the vexed Indo-Naga political issue in the form of an imposed settlement was unacceptable, reports Nagaland Post on October 14. The organisation also affirmed that any accord that did not honour the Nagas’ legitimate rights for integration, separate Naga flag and constitution would neither be honourable nor acceptable. Eastern Mirror adds that Naga Hoho appealed to all the Naga negotiating parties to find common grounds, accommodate one another in the larger interests of the Naga family and arrive at an inclusive, acceptable and honourable settlement with GoI.
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October - 13 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 13 alleged that working committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) presented themselves as a “confused bunch of people” by disconnecting themselves from Naga politi
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 13 alleged that working committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) presented themselves as a “confused bunch of people” by disconnecting themselves from Naga political history, reports Northeast Now. NSCN-IM stated that NNPGs were easily manipulated during negotiations with Government of India (GoI). Nagaland Post adds that NSCN-IM accused NNPG as “leaders claiming to be talking with the government of India on Naga political solution” who exposed themselves while speaking in “contrasting tone” over the issue of Naga constitution and Naga flag. It also alleged that NNPGs had done any hard negotiation with R.N.Ravi other than being “made to listen attentively on the so-called ‘economic package’ in waiting in the name of Naga political solution.
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October - 13 
NSCN-IM accused GoI of trying to nullify the ‘framework agreement’ by twisting and backtracking on their words and commitments, adds Eastern Mirror on October 14. It stated that “It is surprising to see that the Government of India is trying to hijac
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NSCN-IM accused GoI of trying to nullify the ‘framework agreement’ by twisting and backtracking on their words and commitments, adds Eastern Mirror on October 14. It stated that “It is surprising to see that the Government of India is trying to hijack the outcome of the talks by using a section of people who are not mandated and do not represent the Naga people and the Naga national issue. It should be understood that any proposed solution that betrays the Naga national issue will be but repetition of the past mistakes. We are sure it will be a great loss for both the two peoples if we miss this finest opportunity”.
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October - 13 
On October 13, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirag District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army command.
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On October 13, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Chirag District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army command.
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October - 13 
On October 13, an unidentified militant of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Kathalguri Reserve forest in Dibrugarh District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Nagaland Post further adds that the mil
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On October 13, an unidentified militant of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Kathalguri Reserve forest in Dibrugarh District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Nagaland Post further adds that the militant was identified as ‘sergeant’ Rituraj Asom. One AK 81 rifle, 60 live bullets and two magazines were recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 13 
On October 13, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander’ Nikrak M Sangma was arrested from Rongara in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. According to Police he had crossed over to India from Bangladesh, and was arre
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On October 13, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander’ Nikrak M Sangma was arrested from Rongara in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. According to Police he had crossed over to India from Bangladesh, and was arrested while he was returning back to Bangladesh. During the last few months, Nikrak M Sangma alias Kaltush, has been working to reorganize the GNLA in close coordination with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and criminal elements of Bangladesh. Nikrak M Sangma had joined the GNLA in 2011, and belonged to the third batch of recruits, and had crossed over to Bangladesh in 2015.
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October - 13 
Police has increased security in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh ahead of by elections to Khonsa constituency scheduled for October 21, reports East Mojo. Tirap Superintendent of Police (SP) Kardak Riba stated that 12 companies of Central Armed P
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Police has increased security in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh ahead of by elections to Khonsa constituency scheduled for October 21, reports East Mojo. Tirap Superintendent of Police (SP) Kardak Riba stated that 12 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) and Police has been assigned for duty. He also added that 10 Deputy SPs, 16 Inspectors and 26 Sub-Inspectors has been deployed.
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October - 13 
Post-paid mobile services of all service providers will be resumed from October 14 (today) in Kashmir, after they were shut down following the Union Government's decision to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir's special status, reports India Today. The Kashmi
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Post-paid mobile services of all service providers will be resumed from October 14 (today) in Kashmir, after they were shut down following the Union Government's decision to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir's special status, reports India Today. The Kashmir valley has nearly 6.6 million mobile subscribers out of which nearly 4 million subscribers have post-paid facilities.
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October - 13 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13 claims that it would take four months for Jammu and Kashmir to return to normal after Union Government stripped the state of its special status in August 5,2019 and imposed restrictions, reports Reuters.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13 claims that it would take four months for Jammu and Kashmir to return to normal after Union Government stripped the state of its special status in August 5,2019 and imposed restrictions, reports Reuters.
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October - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued an alert to states and Union Territories over terror attack, reports The Times of India on October 14. The agency said they have shared the names of 125 suspects with other agencies. The Jamaat-ul-Mujahi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued an alert to states and Union Territories over terror attack, reports The Times of India on October 14. The agency said they have shared the names of 125 suspects with other agencies. The Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) has increased its activities in Bihar, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka, said NIA DG Yogesh Chander Modi. "We are fully geared up and prepared to meet the challenge of such terror groups with the help of all the states. We are a central investigating agency and are coordinating with other similar agencies at the national as well as international level to tackle terrorism," said Modi.
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October - 13 
The NIA also claimed to have unearthed a Khalistani terror plot. "There have been continuous efforts from across the border to revive terror activities in Punjab. Sixteen arrested for targeted killings in eight cases. Khalistan Liberation Force was f
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The NIA also claimed to have unearthed a Khalistani terror plot. "There have been continuous efforts from across the border to revive terror activities in Punjab. Sixteen arrested for targeted killings in eight cases. Khalistan Liberation Force was found to be involved. Funds from UK, Italy, France, and Australia were sent for this," NIA IG Alok Mittal said.
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October - 13 
Unidentified Militants on October 13 carried out a low-intensity explosion at Wathoora-Dooniwara road near Sheikhpora in Budgam District, reports Indian Express. There was, however, no loss of life or any damage due to the explosion that took place i
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Unidentified Militants on October 13 carried out a low-intensity explosion at Wathoora-Dooniwara road near Sheikhpora in Budgam District, reports Indian Express. There was, however, no loss of life or any damage due to the explosion that took place in an abandoned vehicle, said Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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October - 13 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Ministry of Défense (MoD) have decided to “de-induct” Army from several Districts of Assam, reports The Sentinel on October 14. The Army will be de-inducted from 20 of the 33 Districts of Assam in a phase wis
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Ministry of Défense (MoD) have decided to “de-induct” Army from several Districts of Assam, reports The Sentinel on October 14. The Army will be de-inducted from 20 of the 33 Districts of Assam in a phase wise manner. The de-inducted Army battalions will be posted in the other States on a need-based manner. It has been also learnt that the Army might be redeployed in Assam only if special situations arise. The improvement in insurgency related incidents in the State over the decades can be gauged from 2009 till July 31, 2019. Official data indicate that in 2009 there were 424 insurgency-related incidents in the State whereas there were only 15 such cases in 2019 (as up to July 31). Altogether 194 extremists, 152 civilians and 22 security force personnel died in such incidents in 2009 but none lost lives in any insurgency-related operation during the mentioned period in 2019.
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October - 13 
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Director-General of Police OP Singh said that the UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is keeping a close eye on Al Qaeda's network in Uttar Pradesh since the death of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) chief Asif Umar, reports In
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Uttar Pradesh (UP) Director-General of Police OP Singh said that the UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is keeping a close eye on Al Qaeda's network in Uttar Pradesh since the death of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) chief Asif Umar, reports India Today on October 14.
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October - 14 
A truck driver along with his vehicle was set ablaze while his two associates had close shave at Sindoo in Shirmal area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. A truck from Rajasthan carrying apple was stopped
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A truck driver along with his vehicle was set ablaze while his two associates had close shave at Sindoo in Shirmal area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. A truck from Rajasthan carrying apple was stopped at Sindoo and set ablaze. Body of the truck driver Mohd. Shafi Khan of Alver in Rajasthan was found inside the torched vehicle by the Security Forces. Sources said that first there was stone pelting on the truck and later it was set ablaze. The circumstances under which the driver was killed are not exactly known but sources said that his body had two bullet marks and was half burnt. The apple trader and the conductor of the truck managed to flee from the spot but the driver could not save himself.
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October - 14 
During the latest Bru repatriation process which stated since October 3, 68 families have returned to Mizoram, reports Nagaland Post on October 15. Laldingliana, president of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Coordination Committee stated that “Alto
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During the latest Bru repatriation process which stated since October 3, 68 families have returned to Mizoram, reports Nagaland Post on October 15. Laldingliana, president of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Coordination Committee stated that “Altogether 68 families have returned to Mizoram after transport was arranged by Mizoram government. Four to five more families will go back on Monday (October 14). He also added that “Some families are demanding that the inmates at the relief camps be counted based on the 2016 identification process, their relocation in a cluster of villages in Mizoram for security reasons, the creation of an autonomous council for the community in Mizoram etc. They said they will go back only if the demands are fulfilled”.
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October - 14 
Four JMB suspects are allegedly hiding in Odisha, reports the Times of India on October 15. "We are alert to the NIA's information and are keeping a vigilant eye on activities of four JMB suspects in Odisha," an unnamed Police officer said without di
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Four JMB suspects are allegedly hiding in Odisha, reports the Times of India on October 15. "We are alert to the NIA's information and are keeping a vigilant eye on activities of four JMB suspects in Odisha," an unnamed Police officer said without disclosing more on the suspects. Despite there were no terror attacks in the state so far, there had been a few examples of militant groups’ influence. The NIA had arrested a Kendrapada-native, identified as Habibur Rahaman from the national capital Delhi airport in August 2018 for his alleged links with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). On February 17, 2016, police arrested five suspected Students Islamic Movements of India (SIMI) operatives from Rourkela (Sundargarh District). On December 16, 2015, Odisha police arrested Abdul Rehman for his suspected al-Qaeda link from Cuttack district.
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October - 14 
Government sources on October 14, said that at least 45-50 terrorists including suicide bombers are training at Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist facility in Balakot, Pakistan, reports India.com. On September 23, 2019, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat h
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Government sources on October 14, said that at least 45-50 terrorists including suicide bombers are training at Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist facility in Balakot, Pakistan, reports India.com. On September 23, 2019, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had sounded alert, saying Pakistan has re-activated terror camps in Balakot. Later, it was also learnt that around 450-500 well-trained terrorists were ready for infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir.
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October - 14 
Hindustan Times reports that Most of the 127-odd people arrested by security agencies in India for suspected Islamic State (IS) links were inspired by the speeches of Zakir Naik, National Investigation Agency (NIA) director YC Modi said on October 14
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Hindustan Times reports that Most of the 127-odd people arrested by security agencies in India for suspected Islamic State (IS) links were inspired by the speeches of Zakir Naik, National Investigation Agency (NIA) director YC Modi said on October 14.
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October - 14 
Interlocutor for peace talks and Nagaland Governor RN Ravi on October 18 will hold a consultative meeting with the “primary stakeholders, church leaders and civil societies in Kohima in Nagaland, reports East Mojo. Representatives of 14 Naga tribes o
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Interlocutor for peace talks and Nagaland Governor RN Ravi on October 18 will hold a consultative meeting with the “primary stakeholders, church leaders and civil societies in Kohima in Nagaland, reports East Mojo. Representatives of 14 Naga tribes of Nagaland and United Naga Council (UNC) from Manipur are also likely to attend the meeting.
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October - 14 
Interpol, acting on India’s request, has issued red notices against at least eight Khalistani militants based in different countries, including Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) leader Harmeet Singh alias PhD in Pakistan; Gurjinder Singh Pannun, Gurji
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Interpol, acting on India’s request, has issued red notices against at least eight Khalistani militants based in different countries, including Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) leader Harmeet Singh alias PhD in Pakistan; Gurjinder Singh Pannun, Gurjit Singh Cheema, and Gurpreet Singh based in Canada; Jagdish Singh Bhura in Belgium; and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) leader Gurmit Singh Bagga alias Doctor in Germany, reports Hindustan times on October 15. PhD, Pannun and Cheema were behind the targeted killings of RSS/Shiv Sena leaders in Punjab in 2016-2017. Gurmit Singh Bagga’s brother Gurdev Singh was recently taken into custody by Punjab police for his alleged involvement in dropping arms and ammunition in Punjab from Pakistan using drones. He is believed to have worked with KZF chief Ranjeet Singh Neeta and Inter-Services intelligence (ISI). Issued on the request of Punjab police, the red notice, an international arrest warrant in 194 member countries of Interpol, against Khalistanis means they can be arrested anytime in the countries in which they are currently residing.
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October - 14 
Jamaat-ul Mujahideen (JMB), had set up 20-22 hideouts in Bengaluru and conducted a trial of rocket launchers in Krishnagiri Hills along the Karnataka border, reports The Times of India on October 15. Moreover NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal said NI
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Jamaat-ul Mujahideen (JMB), had set up 20-22 hideouts in Bengaluru and conducted a trial of rocket launchers in Krishnagiri Hills along the Karnataka border, reports The Times of India on October 15. Moreover NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal said NIA had registered 28 cases of Indian youths influenced by Islamic State (IS) since 2014 and arrested as many as 127 people from across 14 states. Tamil Nadu tops the list with 33 arrests. Earlier SATP reported that JMB has increased its activities in Bihar, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka and several arrested persons belonging to IS had confessed to be radicalised by hate speeches of Zakir Naik.
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October - 14 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General (DG) YC Modi on October 14 stated that Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have intensified its activities in Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand, reports Assam Tribune. The Director stated that the terr
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General (DG) YC Modi on October 14 stated that Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have intensified its activities in Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand, reports Assam Tribune. The Director stated that the terror group has been attempting to expand its operations across India and a list of 125 suspects has been shared with different states. He stated that ‘’ In NIA’s pan-India probe, we got to know that JMB is not only active in Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand but also spreading their activities in other states such as Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra”. Referring to the Manipur missing arms case, in which 56 9-mm pistols were stolen from the armoury of the Manipur Police with 58 loaded magazines, Modi said the weapons were provided to the insurgents in 2016, adds Assam Tribune. The NIA Director stated that “After taking over the investigation of the case from the state police in June 2018, NIA unearthed the major conspiracy behind the missing arms. At least 12 people, including a sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), were arrested in the case and 20 weapons have been recovered. Further investigation is on to recover the other weapons”.
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 14 stressed the need to fight the ideology of terrorists to defeat them, reports India Today. "Terrorism is nothing new. To fight terror is an abstract idea. You don't fight terror. You do so by
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 14 stressed the need to fight the ideology of terrorists to defeat them, reports India Today. "Terrorism is nothing new. To fight terror is an abstract idea. You don't fight terror. You do so by degrading terrorists and that is done by taking his weapon, their concept". He outlined three-point formula to fight terrorism. Firstly, one should recognise as to who are the terrorist, Secondly, which are the countries supporting them and how are the terrorist are being funded.
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October - 14 
NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal revealed how a National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) (faction not specified) was paid about INR 21.5 Million for his involvement in weapons haul in February 2019, reports News 18. Bihar Police had recovered U
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NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal revealed how a National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) (faction not specified) was paid about INR 21.5 Million for his involvement in weapons haul in February 2019, reports News 18. Bihar Police had recovered Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGL), AK-47 assault rifles and live cartridges in Purnia District in Bihar. He stated that “It was an organised racket. Weapons from Myanmar reached NSCN cadres first and then to Bihar’s organized criminals or arms trafficking gangs who later supplied to Left Wing Extremist (LWE) groups. On interrogation of an NSCN cadre, it was found that funds were transferred through banking channels.”
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October - 14 
On October 14, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. Pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant.
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On October 14, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. Pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant.
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October - 14 
On October 14, a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant been identified as Loitam Irengbam Bijiya Leima was arrested from vicinity of WYLCO club in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On October 14, a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant been identified as Loitam Irengbam Bijiya Leima was arrested from vicinity of WYLCO club in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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October - 14 
On October 14, Alok Mittal, Inspector-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) in NIA’s National Conference of Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squad / Special Task Force here stated that Pakistan is trying to revive terrorism in Punjab through Khalistan
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On October 14, Alok Mittal, Inspector-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) in NIA’s National Conference of Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squad / Special Task Force here stated that Pakistan is trying to revive terrorism in Punjab through Khalistani groups to achieve its goal, reports Times Now. He further stated that Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) was involved in eight targeted killings in the northern state. Foreign funding from Pakistan High Commission, through remittances and hawala transfers was being used to revive terror activities in the border state.Bangladeshi terror group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was also trying to expand its footprint in India.
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October - 14 
On October 14, NSCN-Khango, NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) and NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) had held a meeting with CFMG Chairman, adds Nagaland Post. East Mojo further adds that CFMG stated that three factions of the NSCN were directed to maintain utmost re
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On October 14, NSCN-Khango, NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) and NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) had held a meeting with CFMG Chairman, adds Nagaland Post. East Mojo further adds that CFMG stated that three factions of the NSCN were directed to maintain utmost restraint and to strictly adhere to the ceasefire ground rules so that no issues disrupt the ongoing Naga peace talks, which would be concluded any time soon.
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October - 14 
Pakistan is under a lot of pressure at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting, currently under way in Paris, to control terror groups operating from its soil, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on October 14, reports asianage.com
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Pakistan is under a lot of pressure at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting, currently under way in Paris, to control terror groups operating from its soil, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on October 14, reports asianage.com. "Pakistan has been using terrorism as the instrument of state policy," he said. He added that Indian counter-terror agencies need to collect and preserve evidence of Islamabad’s culpability for the consideration of international forums.
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October - 14 
Police arrested an extortionist of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) on October 14 from New Market area in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Limathung Tungoe. INR
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Police arrested an extortionist of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) on October 14 from New Market area in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Limathung Tungoe. INR 850 was recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 14 
Speaking about the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), NIA IG on October 14 stated that 50 cases have been registered against the proscribed outfits of which ten cases are related to terror-funding, adds News 18. He further added t
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Speaking about the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), NIA IG on October 14 stated that 50 cases have been registered against the proscribed outfits of which ten cases are related to terror-funding, adds News 18. He further added that extortion activities by militant groups for fund generation continues till date. He also added that “Cases have been registered against Northeast militant groups – NSCN-IM, NSCN-K, United National Liberation Front of Manipur (UNLF), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) for the attack on security forces, targeting political leaders”. He said ten cases are related to terror-funding and the modus operandi for fund generation remains the same. “They carry out extortion activities in an organized manner and also divert government funds for such activities. In many cases, government servants have also been found involved, and ten of them have been charge-sheeted.
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October - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on october 14 said it has registered a total of 287 cases till September end and the highest number of the cases, 110, are related to jihadi terrorism, reports India Tribune . Of the other 177 cases, the NIA sa
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on october 14 said it has registered a total of 287 cases till September end and the highest number of the cases, 110, are related to jihadi terrorism, reports India Tribune . Of the other 177 cases, the NIA said 50 are related to insurgency in the northeast region, 48 of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), 28 of left-wing extremism or Maoism, 15 related to Khalistan, one of human trafficking and the remaining 35 are miscellaneous matters. Of the 110 jihadi terrorism cases, 32 are from Jammu and Kashmir, 22 have relation to Islamic State while 50 are in “others” category, NIA data said. “There were two cases in Punjab in September-October last year in which Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind cadre was involved. Weapons and explosives were provided to some students in a Engineering College in Jalandhar. Attack was made at a police station. In that case we have arrested several accused and have filed charge sheet.” NIA official said. The NIA had also registered a case related to Dukhtaran-e-Millat, a Kashmir-based Islamist organization of women which has been indulge in anti-India activities, said the officer.
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October - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), claimed on October 14 that Khalistani terror groups are emerging as a new threat once again with the help of Pakistan, reports India Today on October 14. Inspector General Alok Mittal said that there was a pro
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), claimed on October 14 that Khalistani terror groups are emerging as a new threat once again with the help of Pakistan, reports India Today on October 14. Inspector General Alok Mittal said that there was a propaganda on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to radicalise Sikh youths. Speaking further, he said that there were "links not just from Pakistan but from pro-Khalistani groups in countries such as the US, Canada, UK and Australia. NIA is probing links between Khalistani elements and pro-Pakistan separatists.
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October - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 14, revealed that Left Wing Extremist (LWE) groups, who are active in almost 10 States across the country are getting organised funding to spread terror and create a disturbance, reports The Times o
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 14, revealed that Left Wing Extremist (LWE) groups, who are active in almost 10 States across the country are getting organised funding to spread terror and create a disturbance, reports The Times of India. The revelation came at the inaugural session of the two-day conference of the Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) and Special Task Forces (STFs), whereby the Inspector General (IG) of NIA, Alok Mittal said, "The Left Wing Extremist groups are getting organised funding to spread terror and create disturbances in the 10 states where they are present. Investigation of the cases related to these groups have revealed that they also resort to extortion to supplement their income". The NIA official added that the funds so procured by the extremist groups are used to facilitate training and purchase arms and ammunition for their cadres. "Investigations have also revealed that the Naxals invest in lands, construction to safeguard and multiply their money," he added. National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, Minister of State (MoS) Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy presided over the conference which was also attended by the Director General (DG), NIA, Y.C. Modi and former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Special Director and present Nagaland Governor R.N. Ravi. The conference was also attended by Chiefs of ATS and STF of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] affected States of Bihar and Odisha among others.
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October - 14 
The stalemate between the Government of India (GoI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) over the latter’s insistence on a separate flag and constitution continues, reports Morung Express on October 15. The GoI’s Inter
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The stalemate between the Government of India (GoI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) over the latter’s insistence on a separate flag and constitution continues, reports Morung Express on October 15. The GoI’s Interlocutor for the Indo-Naga political negotiations RN Ravi, who is also Governor of Nagaland state, sat with the NSCN (IM) in New Delhi on October 14 in the second formal meeting since the talks resumed after a two-month break. According to a senior NSCN-IM leader the October 14 dialogue lasted around 3-4 hours and was relatively cordial. “There were venting of frustrations and arguments but all in all it was a cordial meeting unlike the previous ones”. According to him, India and the Nagas mutually agreed on a “Framework,” which includes the coexistence of two sovereign entities. While stating that the GoI’s stand points to deferring the issue of flag and constitution to a later date after coming to a final settlement, he added, “We will not compromise on the demand for a separate Naga flag and constitution.”
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October - 14 
Two militants were arrested and arms and ammunition were recovered by the Security Forces in the Ganderbal District on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles, four magazines and four grenades were recovered from the militants. Both of the
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Two militants were arrested and arms and ammunition were recovered by the Security Forces in the Ganderbal District on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles, four magazines and four grenades were recovered from the militants. Both of them are residents of Rajouri District.
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October - 14 
With increased threat from Pakistan in Kashmir and Punjab, the National Security Guard (NSG) is increasing its presence in Amritsar and Pathankot Districts, S S Deswal, Director General of the elite commando force said, reports news18.com on October
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With increased threat from Pakistan in Kashmir and Punjab, the National Security Guard (NSG) is increasing its presence in Amritsar and Pathankot Districts, S S Deswal, Director General of the elite commando force said, reports news18.com on October 15. “From the last one year, we have a functional hub in Srinagar and also respond to emergency situations in Jammu and Kashmir, keeping in view the security environment. Our neighbouring country does not behave with desired ethics and there is mischief from the other side. So to cater to those situations, a functional hub has been established in Srinagar and we are in the process of deciding to establish the latest hub in the vicinity of Amritsar and Pathankot" he said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has given the go-ahead for the sixth NSG hub which will result in 500 commandos being based permanently in Pathankot.
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October - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forest in Tulsi Dongri area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 15, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist has been identified as
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forest in Tulsi Dongri area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 15, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist has been identified as Kosa, ‘deputy commander’ of Mahupadhar Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of Darbha Division of Maoists. The incident took place when a team of the Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation) Sundarraj P. said. The gun-battle broke out between the two sides when a patrolling team was cordoning off the area where there was a Maoist hideout located about 350 kilometers from the State capital, Raipur. The body of the slain Maoist was recovered following a search operation along with a country-made pistol, a large number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other Naxal literature from the incident site, the DIG added.
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October - 15 
A join team of Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) called for toal shutdown in Tripura and Manipur on October 15, reports Northeast Today. The ‘total shutdown’ was called by ASUK and NLFT to
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A join team of Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) called for toal shutdown in Tripura and Manipur on October 15, reports Northeast Today. The ‘total shutdown’ was called by ASUK and NLFT to protest against the merger of the two states in to the Union of India in 1949.
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October - 15 
A National Democratic Front fo Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Rangafali area in Nalbari District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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A National Democratic Front fo Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Rangafali area in Nalbari District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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October - 15 
A woman was killed and another injured when Pakistan army violating the cease fire agreement (CFA) resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on civilian locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District in the afternoon of October 15, r
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A woman was killed and another injured when Pakistan army violating the cease fire agreement (CFA) resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on civilian locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District in the afternoon of October 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan army started heavy mortar shelling and firing on the LoC at Shahpur, Kasba, Kerni and surrounding areas in Poonch District directly targeting civilian locations. A woman was killed and another injured in Pakistan shelling and firing as several mortar shells exploded in civilian areas. The Indian side retaliated effectively, leading to heavy exchanges that continued for about three hours.
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October - 15 
About two dozen Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants are still active in three northern Districts of Sherpur, Mymensingh and Netrokona Districts of Bangladesh, reports Northeast Now on October 16. According to arrested GNLA ‘commander’ Nikr
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About two dozen Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants are still active in three northern Districts of Sherpur, Mymensingh and Netrokona Districts of Bangladesh, reports Northeast Now on October 16. According to arrested GNLA ‘commander’ Nikrak M Sangma, GNLA cadres were operating under ‘unified command’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). GNLA militants are operating under the ‘command’ of ULFA-I ‘deputy commander’ Drishti Rajkhowa alias Manoj Rabha. The intelligence agencies are still trying to find out whether the ULFA and the GNLA have any form of operational cooperation with the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
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October - 15 
After National Investigation Agency (NIA) reported that Bengaluru (Bangalore Urban District), Karnataka was the main hub of the banned terrorist organisation Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) post the Burdwan blast in 2014, Home Minister Basavara
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After National Investigation Agency (NIA) reported that Bengaluru (Bangalore Urban District), Karnataka was the main hub of the banned terrorist organisation Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) post the Burdwan blast in 2014, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that the city will soon have an anti-terrorist squad (ATS) to deal with any kind of exigency, reports New Indian Express on October 16. There have been targeted attacks by various proscribed terrorist organisations in Bengaluru since 2000. A church in JJ Nagar was blown up by the banned terrorist organisation Deendar Anjuman followed by the IISc attack by the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in December 2005, serial blasts in 2008, Chinnaswamy Stadium blast in 2010, Al Ummah bomb explosion at BJP office in Malleswaram in 2013 and the 2014 explosion on Church Street by a Students Islamic Movements of India (SIMI) member. The decision to set up the ATS was made following the arrest of a number of Jamat-e-Mujahiddin Bangladesh (JMB) cadres in and around Bengaluru, from whom explosive devices and many other incriminating materials were found in the last one year, the NIA had said.
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October - 15 
Alok Mittal, Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigative Agency (NIA), said, the high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) have returned to the Indian market, reports latesly.com. The NIA chief also said that Pakistan was the main sourc
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Alok Mittal, Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigative Agency (NIA), said, the high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) have returned to the Indian market, reports latesly.com. The NIA chief also said that Pakistan was the main source of printing FICN. NIA has so far investigated 48 such cases, of which 13 ended in conviction. While Pakistan is the main source of high-quality FICN, Bangladesh had emerged as the source of low-quality FICNs, Mittal said. The IG added that the high-quality notes were being pushed through the "western border and Nepal".
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October - 15 
Amid heightened threats at the borders with Pakistan and China, the Indian Armed Forces has planned to procure load ferrying drones, slow moving Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) doubled up as missiles, and artificial intelligence based solutions to car
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Amid heightened threats at the borders with Pakistan and China, the Indian Armed Forces has planned to procure load ferrying drones, slow moving Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) doubled up as missiles, and artificial intelligence based solutions to carry out surveillance at high altitude border areas, reports Economic Times on October 16. Some of the UAVs showcased can hit human targets. "It was a most preferred defence product during the meet and Indian Army has decided to procure as per need and requirement," said unnamed sources in the armed force. Indian Army also stated that the load ferrying drones would be very helpful in providing logistics during winters at high altitude when the roads are closed down due heavy snow making difficult to transport. Recently the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has submitted a detailed report to the Ministry of Defence and Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) citing the threat of Pakistan state actors sending drones to smuggle ammunitions into India. It has also said that the drones recovered in Punjab were all of Chinese make.
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October - 15 
Another report of The Times of India on October 15 says NIA chief's alert on JMB "intensifying" its activities in Odisha assumes significance as the state has a large population of Bangladeshi migrants settled mostly in coastal Kendrapada District. I
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Another report of The Times of India on October 15 says NIA chief's alert on JMB "intensifying" its activities in Odisha assumes significance as the state has a large population of Bangladeshi migrants settled mostly in coastal Kendrapada District. In March 2015, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had informed the Assembly that 3,987 infiltrators lived in the state and that all of them were Bangladeshis. Citing a survey, he had said the largest number of Bangladeshi infiltrators were found living in Kendrapara District (1,649), followed by 1,112 in Jagatsinghpur District. Recently, the Union ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had forwarded to the Registrar General of India a suggestion from Mohit Aggarwal, the Orissa high court's amicus curiae in a wetland protection case, seeking the creation of a National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Kendrapada District.
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October - 15 
As the ninth phase of repatriation of Bru community living in Tripura continues, the community leaders have received threats from unidentified individuals, reports Indian Express on October 16. Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) General Sec
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As the ninth phase of repatriation of Bru community living in Tripura continues, the community leaders have received threats from unidentified individuals, reports Indian Express on October 16. Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) General Secretary Bruno Msha said that threatening letters were sent to the refugee camps of Tripura on October 5 in which all the leaders were termed ‘cheats’ and ‘real enemies of the Bru community. The threat letters were circulated against MBDPF president A. Sawibunga and R. Laldingliana as well. Around 5,000 community members have returned to Mizoram in eight phases of repatriations. In the ongoing ninth phase of repatriation, 329 persons have returned so far.
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October - 15 
Eastern Mirror reports that on October 16, Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) stated that that Nagas cannot remain enslaved to the past. They stated that in spite of some Nagas who continue to believe in the pre-conceived
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Eastern Mirror reports that on October 16, Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) stated that that Nagas cannot remain enslaved to the past. They stated that in spite of some Nagas who continue to believe in the pre-conceived notion that they are agents of the Government of India, it consist of “remarkable Naga leaders” with “great patriotic dreams and visions inherited from the forefathers”; who understand that Nagas cannot remain enslaved to the past. The WC also added that WC added that the Nagas need to integrate and demarcate their land to “accommodate Naga brothers from other states,” and not fall prey to propagandas. “WC, NNPGs have entrenched Naga identity and political rights in Naga areas in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh where Nagas will be masters in their own lands till we achieve integration”.
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October - 15 
On October 15, a militant of Zeliangrog United Front (ZUF) Jenchui faction was killed and two others were wounded in two incidents of intra factional clashes at Jaolinpung and Soubunglong villages in Noney District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Expr
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On October 15, a militant of Zeliangrog United Front (ZUF) Jenchui faction was killed and two others were wounded in two incidents of intra factional clashes at Jaolinpung and Soubunglong villages in Noney District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The fatality was identified as Abuan Puimei. Two other ZUF (Jenchui) militants who were wounded were identified as Thomas and Santosh.
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October - 15 
On October 15, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting with the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) Nagaland in Kohima (in Nagaland), reports Nagaland Post. According to Chairman Lieutenant General (r
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On October 15, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting with the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) Nagaland in Kohima (in Nagaland), reports Nagaland Post. According to Chairman Lieutenant General (retired) Shokin Chauhan, “The meeting focused on the ground rules – basically, ceasefire violations that crop up between NSCN (I-M) and security forces. They were very positive. Except for minor ceasefire violations, they have kept peace”. The two sides also discussed the issue of taxation on trade and commerce in Nagaland, with NSCN (I-M) maintaining that ‘legitimate taxation’ would continue.
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October - 15 
On October 15, three new NDFB-S recruits were arrested from Riphu reserve forest in Kokrajhar District along Indo-Bhutan border, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Monjit Mushahary, Golap Mushahary and Birswn Narzary. One cadre ma
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On October 15, three new NDFB-S recruits were arrested from Riphu reserve forest in Kokrajhar District along Indo-Bhutan border, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Monjit Mushahary, Golap Mushahary and Birswn Narzary. One cadre managed to escape arrest. One 7.65 mm pistol, six Pistol Magazines, six rounds of 7.65mm ammunition and one machete were recovered from the arrestees.
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October - 15 
Police arrested the man who is believed to be the brain behind the unrest in Soura since August 4, from Anchar area in Srinagar District of J&K on October 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Police arrested Hyat Ahmad Bhat when he was shifting from Anchar a
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Police arrested the man who is believed to be the brain behind the unrest in Soura since August 4, from Anchar area in Srinagar District of J&K on October 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Police arrested Hyat Ahmad Bhat when he was shifting from Anchar area. He was interrogated as Police alleged that he was the brain behind the protest in the area, which has remained out of bounds for SFs since August 5. Police sources said that Bhat was instrumental in mobilising people for protests in and around Jenab Sahib Soura on Srinagar-Leh highway. Formerly affiliated with Muslim League, Bhat was earlier booked two times Public Safety Act (PSA) as there were 16 cases registered against him pertaining to law and order disturbances. The Police have registered three fresh cases against him this year at Soura Police Station for his involvement in fomenting trouble in the area.
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October - 15 
The Jogulamba-Gadwal Police, on October 15, arrested Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika (TVV) president, Bandari Maddileti (30) and Telangana Praja Front (TPF) State vice-president, Nalamasi Krishna (38) from Banghlingampally area under Chikkapdpally Police
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The Jogulamba-Gadwal Police, on October 15, arrested Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika (TVV) president, Bandari Maddileti (30) and Telangana Praja Front (TPF) State vice-president, Nalamasi Krishna (38) from Banghlingampally area under Chikkapdpally Police Station limits in Hyderabad District of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. Both were arrested on charges of working for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). “The two were working for the Maoist party, supporting it in recruitment of cadre, party fund collection and various other activities organised by the party in urban areas,” Wanaparthy, Superintendent of Police (SP), K. Apoorva Rao said, adding that Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, circulars and other incriminating material were seized from their possession. Maddileti and Krishna were arrested after a case was booked against them on October 9, under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the Jogulamba-Gadwal District Police. The Police earlier carried out searches on the residence of Maddileti in Nallakunta in the State capital.
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October - 15 
The revelations by Nikrak about the links with ULFA in Bangladesh has matched with a statement by Drishti Rajkhowa’s bodyguard Dewal Jyoti Dutta alias Dior Asom, who had surrendered on October 2 in Dibrugarh District of Assam, adds Northeast Now. He
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The revelations by Nikrak about the links with ULFA in Bangladesh has matched with a statement by Drishti Rajkhowa’s bodyguard Dewal Jyoti Dutta alias Dior Asom, who had surrendered on October 2 in Dibrugarh District of Assam, adds Northeast Now. He had also stated that GNLA and ULFA-I were jointly involved in extortions and abductions and money was divided in 60:40 proportion.
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October - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposter was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) for allegedly extorting money in the name of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] organisations from an area in Gaya District of Bihar on October 16, report
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposter was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) for allegedly extorting money in the name of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] organisations from an area in Gaya District of Bihar on October 16, reports ANI. The imposter, identified as Vikas Kumar, was arrested by a team of the Rampur Police Station along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action). The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the District, Rajeev Mishra said, "We had received the info that people working with Naxals were coming to take levy from a contractor. A CRPF, CoBRA and Rampur Police team carried out the operation in which the imposter was arrested, and Rs 1.98 lakh was recovered from him, as against the amount of Rs 2.10 lakh given by the contractor". The SSP also said that "After the arrest, it came to notice that one person named Mandeep, who is a ‘sub-Zonal commander’, had been extorting money by forming his own chain of command separate from the Naxals. The prime Naxal organisation had no idea of the levy being taken from contractors or businessmen". The SSP further added that the parallel gang which was involved in the business of extorting money from businessmen had been active in the region since long.
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October - 16 
A fruit merchant was killed and another critically injured when militants fired at them in Shopian District of J&K on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that suspected militants opened fire at two fruit merchants at Trenz village in Sho
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A fruit merchant was killed and another critically injured when militants fired at them in Shopian District of J&K on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that suspected militants opened fire at two fruit merchants at Trenz village in Shopian. One of them Charenjeet Singh of Ferozpur in Punjab died on the spot and another Sanjeev Kumar of Gurdaspur Punjab was injured in the attack. The duo was living in the village and were procuring apples from the growers for last one month. They were loading apples in the truck when they were fired at. Militants also set ablaze the apple truck. However, residents immediately reached the spot and extinguished the fire.
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October - 16 
A labourer was shot dead at Kakapora area in Pulwama District of J&K on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The labourer was identified as Shetty Kumar Sagar son of Kaniya Lal Sagar of Bailsa Chhattisgarh. Sources said that two labourers who were wo
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A labourer was shot dead at Kakapora area in Pulwama District of J&K on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The labourer was identified as Shetty Kumar Sagar son of Kaniya Lal Sagar of Bailsa Chhattisgarh. Sources said that two labourers who were working in a nearby brick kiln were walking on Railway track in the afternoon. They were stopped by suspected militants and one of them was asked to leave and another was shot dead.
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October - 16 
A remote Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Panthoibi Housing Finance Cooperation office in Imphal East District on October 16, reports The Northeast Today. The IED was later removed and disarmed by Bomb Disposal Squad.
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A remote Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Panthoibi Housing Finance Cooperation office in Imphal East District on October 16, reports The Northeast Today. The IED was later removed and disarmed by Bomb Disposal Squad.
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October - 16 
Assam Tribune on October 16 adds that total of 408 people belonging to 88 displaced Bru families staying in six relief camps of Tripura have left for Mizoram. A total of 4,447 Bru families, lodged in the relief camps at Kanchanpur and Panisagar subdi
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Assam Tribune on October 16 adds that total of 408 people belonging to 88 displaced Bru families staying in six relief camps of Tripura have left for Mizoram. A total of 4,447 Bru families, lodged in the relief camps at Kanchanpur and Panisagar subdivisions of North Tripura District, are scheduled to return. Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kanchanpur, Abhedananda Baidya said 235 Bru people of 45 families have been repatriated, while his Panisagar (North Tripura District) counterpart, N Darlong, said 173 people belonging to 43 families have left for Mizoram till date during the ninth round of repatriation. Mizoram officials said 22 Bru families from various relief camps have been repatriated on October 14.
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October - 16 
Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a Bangladeshi national with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 100,000 in South West Khasi Hills District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Bhola Sangma.
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Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a Bangladeshi national with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 100,000 in South West Khasi Hills District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Bhola Sangma.
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October - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter near Jagargunda village under Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 16, reports ANI. The incident
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter near Jagargunda village under Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 16, reports ANI. The incident took place when troops of EF/231 were out from Kondasamli area in the District for a search operation. The SFs recovered two Bharmar guns, one ammunition pouch and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) form the encounter site.
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October - 16 
Indian security agencies have expressed concerns over allowing the mixing of Indian pilgrims going to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur Sahib of Pakistan, using the corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, with those from Pakistan, reports The
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Indian security agencies have expressed concerns over allowing the mixing of Indian pilgrims going to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur Sahib of Pakistan, using the corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, with those from Pakistan, reports The Times of India on October 17. It is said Pakistan had been abetting pro Khalistani elements, allowing them to use its soil for anti India propaganda. Khalistani posters are displayed inside gurdwara complexes in Pakistan and anti-India speeches are delivered from religious stages during Indian jathas (groups of pilgrims) visit to Pakistan.
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October - 16 
Manipur Government urged Government of India (GoI) to take stiff action against militant outfits violating the ground rules under the Suspension of Operation (SoO), reports Indian Express on October 17. The request comes in the wake of reports of Kuk
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Manipur Government urged Government of India (GoI) to take stiff action against militant outfits violating the ground rules under the Suspension of Operation (SoO), reports Indian Express on October 17. The request comes in the wake of reports of Kuki militants intimidating a representative of the same community over an agreement reached on the “Anglo-Kuki War” issue. The government spokesperson further said that the police is trying to verify which group is responsible for the threat. Recently, tension has been running high in the state owing to a confrontation between Kuki and Naga civil bodies over a memorial stone commemorating the culmination of a three-year observation of the centenary of ‘Anglo-Kuki War’ (1917-1919) at C. Aisan Village in Kangpokpi District in Manipur. Anglo-Kuki War Centenary Commemoration Committee under the aegis of the Kuki Inpi Manipur asked every Kuki village in the state to erect a commemorative stone. However, Naga bodies objected to the move claiming that the ‘Anglo-Kuki War’ never happened. They also added that the stones inscription cannot be erected in Naga ancestral land. Government Spokesperson stated that some members of a Kuki outfit currently under SoO with the state and GoI has intimidated representation of Kuki community, led by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) who had reached an agreement with the Government on October 16. As per the report, the outfit forced the representation not to accept the agreement.
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October - 16 
On October 16, a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant identified as Ajaharuddin was arrested from Barpeta District in Assam, reports Eastern Mirror. He has been absconding since 2014 Burdwan blast in West Bengal. The militant, according to
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On October 16, a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant identified as Ajaharuddin was arrested from Barpeta District in Assam, reports Eastern Mirror. He has been absconding since 2014 Burdwan blast in West Bengal. The militant, according to Police jihadi had received training at Chatala village in Barpeta, at Laarkuchi village of Nalbari District and in West Bengal.
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October - 16 
On October 16, a Maoist leader released an audio tape calling for a bandh in Odisha and East Chhattisgarh on October 25, reports Odisha Sun Times. In the audio tape, Mita, a leader of Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagabali (BGN) Division of the CPI-Maoist, had
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On October 16, a Maoist leader released an audio tape calling for a bandh in Odisha and East Chhattisgarh on October 25, reports Odisha Sun Times. In the audio tape, Mita, a leader of Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagabali (BGN) Division of the CPI-Maoist, had asked farmers, tribals, women, businessmen, teachers and students to support the bandh call. She further said that the Government is trying to suppress the people’s agitation and hatching conspiracy to handover Niyamgiri, Kashipur, Karlapat and Dangara bauxite mines and water resources to multinational companies. She also condemned the killing of another Maoist leader Suresh in Kalahandi District in the State and demanded action against Police Officials after a probe. She also demanded removal of CRPF camp at Trilochanpur in Niyamgiri. “Innocent people shall not be implicated in false cases and prisoners serving jail in false Maoist-related cases must be released. Police shall not woo innocent locals to employ them as ‘police informers’. Combing operations of the Security Forces (SFs) must be stopped,” she added.
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October - 16 
On October 16, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango (NSCN-Khango) militant was arrested from Kezieke Colony in Kohima District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Jacob Krocha. The arrested militant was involved
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On October 16, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango (NSCN-Khango) militant was arrested from Kezieke Colony in Kohima District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Jacob Krocha. The arrested militant was involved in extortion activities.
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October - 16 
On October 16, an arms smuggler was arrested from an unspecified location in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Mohammed Azad Khan alias Ali Khan. The aforementioned dealer was arrested followin
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On October 16, an arms smuggler was arrested from an unspecified location in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Mohammed Azad Khan alias Ali Khan. The aforementioned dealer was arrested following arrest of another arms dealer on October 13, identified as Riyajuddin alias Tomba from Kalaikhong area in Thoubal, reports The Sangai Express. Two AK rifles, one 9mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 16 
On October 16, taking note of the defiant attitude of Bru refugee leaders towards the latest repatriation process, a team of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), held a meeting with representatives of refugees in Agartala in West Tripura District,
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On October 16, taking note of the defiant attitude of Bru refugee leaders towards the latest repatriation process, a team of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), held a meeting with representatives of refugees in Agartala in West Tripura District, reports Assam Tribune. Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum highlighted their stand on the repatriation process while UMHA team headed by Special Secretary Dr AP Maheshwari reiterated Governments commitment to completion of repatriation. An unidentified refugee leader stated that “The arrangement which has been made for the Bru people is not acceptable. We have demanded formation of an autonomous district council for the Bru people in Mizoram. But the MHA said the demand would be considered only after the return of Bru refugees to their homeland”. RK Pandey, Deputy Secretary North East on being asked demand for formation of an autonomous council stated that “Let them go to Mizoram and be a part of the democratic process. The Centre will do whatever is possible under the constitutional provisions.” In the latest repatriation process, 408 inmates of 88 Bru families have repatriated to Mizoram since October 3.
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October - 16 
Posters and banners of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered at Ramanakupuli village under Muniguda Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on October 16, reports Orissa Post. The posters urged the people to confron
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Posters and banners of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered at Ramanakupuli village under Muniguda Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on October 16, reports Orissa Post. The posters urged the people to confront the ‘fascist actions’ of the Government and called for a Chhattisgarh-Odisha bandh (general shutdown) October 25 in protest. The Maoists have also asked the Government to withdraw Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops from Trilochanpur Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution), and stop encounter killings of Maoist cadres apart from desisting from midnight arrests in Lanjigarh tehsil (revenue unit) in Kalahandi District of the State. In addition, the Maoists have further asked the Government to stop the ‘suppression of people in Kashmir’.
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October - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 recovered an unspecified amount of arms and ammunition from vicinity of river Sukanteklai in Chirang District of Assam along Indo-Bhutan border, reports Northeast Now. It is suspected that the cache of explosives a
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 recovered an unspecified amount of arms and ammunition from vicinity of river Sukanteklai in Chirang District of Assam along Indo-Bhutan border, reports Northeast Now. It is suspected that the cache of explosives and ammunition belongs to National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S), since the area was earlier dominated by the group.
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October - 16 
The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder who was trying to enter into Indian Territory from the Kahangarh Border Out Post (BoP), in Mansa District, Punjab, reports The Times of India on October 17. The intruder was 19 years old
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The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder who was trying to enter into Indian Territory from the Kahangarh Border Out Post (BoP), in Mansa District, Punjab, reports The Times of India on October 17. The intruder was 19 years old and was shot dead by BSF after he refused to stop despite a warning from them.
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October - 16 
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is preparing a list of the 100 top drug lords in India and initiate action against them in the coming fortnight under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, re
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is preparing a list of the 100 top drug lords in India and initiate action against them in the coming fortnight under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, reports Hindustan Times on October 17. The decision to crack down comes after a marked increase in heroin trafficking through the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Since August 2018, there have been seizures of nearly 180 kilograms of heroin through the LoC. While Afghanistan and Pakistan remain the main suppliers to India, the Myanmar-Northeast axis is another major source of heroin and chemical drugs like Yaba, methamphetamines and ketamines. The trade is essentially controlled in India by the Israeli, Russian, Italian and Nigerian mafia. Just as heroin from Afghanistan is used to fund terror groups against India, a section of the Sikh community based in Canada supplies Colombian cocaine into India and onward to Australia. The route used by cocaine smugglers is South America to Canada and thereon to India through the Sikh diaspora. It is this group promoting secessionist activity against India, with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) encouraging the drug smuggling to fund terror. There has been an increase in maritime trafficking of heroin in the Arabian Sea for supplies to India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This year alone, nearly 500 kilograms of heroin has been intercepted off the coast of Gujarat from a Pakistani boat meant for Sri Lanka. “The drug menace is huge in India with the country also being the number 2 supplier of drug precursors in the world. The time has come to take direct action against drug lords in India rather than chasing fixers and abusers,” said an unnamed senior NCB official.
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October - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 16 produced four accused of the bomb explosion at Pandori Gola village of Tarn Taran at the NIA court in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab, reports The Times of India. The NIA court handed over the po
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 16 produced four accused of the bomb explosion at Pandori Gola village of Tarn Taran at the NIA court in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab, reports The Times of India. The NIA court handed over the police custody of the five accused, identified as Malkit Singh alias Shera, Mandeep Singh alias Massa, Amritpal Singh, Chandeep Singh and Amarjit Singh. Romandeep Singh alias Robin, Sajanpreet Singh, Gurdev Singh, Balbir Singh and Harbhajan Singh were already in judicial custody since October 11. They are on police remand till October 23. According to NIA sources, the accused have the support of Sikh for Justice (SFJ) organisation and are suspected of reviving terrorism in the state. The case was earlier being probed by Punjab Police.
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October - 16 
Three militants were killed in an encounter in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Pazalpora village in Bijbehara area in the District after inputs
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Three militants were killed in an encounter in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Pazalpora village in Bijbehara area in the District after inputs about presence of militants inside the village. During the searches, hiding militants opened fire on the troops leading to a gun battle. Three houses were damaged in the encounter as SFs fired RLs to destroy them. Three militants were killed in the encounter and their charred bodies were later recovered from the debris of these houses. The slain militants were identified as Nazir Gulzar of Arwani area of Kulgam, Aqib Hajam of Redwani area of Kulgam and Zahid Lone of Taqiya Maqsood Bijbehara in the District. One INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and two pistols were also recovered from the debris of the houses. SFs imposed restrictions on the movement of people in Bijbehara and Anantnag towns of the District to prevent any law and order problem. SATP had earlier reported that three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in the incident.
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October - 16 
Three rifles and some explosive material were recovered from the house of Ghulam Mohammad in Kharpora-Chingam village in Chatroo area in Kishtwar District on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. A 12-bore double barrel rifle with 65 cartridges and tw
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Three rifles and some explosive material were recovered from the house of Ghulam Mohammad in Kharpora-Chingam village in Chatroo area in Kishtwar District on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. A 12-bore double barrel rifle with 65 cartridges and two double barrel rifles and gunpowder.
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October - 17 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman, carrying cash rewards on their heads surrendered before Vizag Rural Police Chief, Attada Babujee in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 17, reports The T
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman, carrying cash rewards on their heads surrendered before Vizag Rural Police Chief, Attada Babujee in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 17, reports The Times of India. While one of the Maoists was an ‘Area Committee Member, ACM’ the other two were Dalam (armed squad) members. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Vanthala Ramu alias Birsu (29), Golluri Jyothi (22) - both natives of Dabbalapadu village in Odisha and Pangi Laxman (32), native of Mangalapalem village in Gudem Kotha Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District. According to the Police, Ramu was carrying a reward of INR 400,000 while Lakshman and Devi were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads. The Police also said that Ramu had been allegedly involved in over 15 offences, including five murders and several incidences of exchange of fire. As for Pangi Laxman, he is accused of several offences including exchange of fire incidents and the arson of a coffee pulping unit at the said Mandal in Visakha Agency of the District. Whereas, Jyothi is an accused in the murder of Vanthala Salu near the Mandal in 2018. She has also been accused of participating in exchange of fire incidents with Security Forces (SFs) and arson of road laying machinery.
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October - 17 
Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh on October 17 said that the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists involved in the killing of three civilians, including an apple trader, this week have been identified, reports Daily Excelsior. DGP al
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Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh on October 17 said that the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists involved in the killing of three civilians, including an apple trader, this week have been identified, reports Daily Excelsior. DGP also called for effective measures to foil ill-designs of the elements from across the border that are continuously attempting to foment trouble in the State.
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October - 17 
Jammu and Kashmir Government issued formal orders on October 17 for abolition of legislative council and opening of new Administrative Secretariat in Ladakh under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, reports Economic Times.
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Jammu and Kashmir Government issued formal orders on October 17 for abolition of legislative council and opening of new Administrative Secretariat in Ladakh under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, reports Economic Times.
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October - 17 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Eastern Mirror on October 17 stated that Nagas have now been “driven to the point where we have to decide which way to go —either we allow ourselves to be exploited because of our insani
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Eastern Mirror on October 17 stated that Nagas have now been “driven to the point where we have to decide which way to go —either we allow ourselves to be exploited because of our insanity or we decide ourselves by taking the right decision at the right time.” NSCN-IM also added that “it was because of “our martyrs of hundreds of thousands” that Naga people have come this far to negotiate with the Government of India “to present our historical and political rights in the manner that ultimately won the recognition of our unique history and situation to put us in the winning position.”
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October - 17 
NSCN-IM on October 17 also alleged that Government of India (GoI) was trying to divide Nagas with monetary baits by promising economic packages, reports Times of India. NSCN-IM in a statement said “The Government of India and her agencies on the othe
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NSCN-IM on October 17 also alleged that Government of India (GoI) was trying to divide Nagas with monetary baits by promising economic packages, reports Times of India. NSCN-IM in a statement said “The Government of India and her agencies on the other hand are at work sleeplessly to exploit our vulnerabilities to pull away many Naga individuals or groups with monetary baits and other highly rated economic packages. These are short term gains that do not merit the blood of our martyrs.”
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October - 17 
On October 17 Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) stated that Nagaland cannot accommodate Nagas from other States without integration of the Naga-inhabited areas, reports Assam Tribune. The committee pointed out that the Nagas had killed each other
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On October 17 Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) stated that Nagaland cannot accommodate Nagas from other States without integration of the Naga-inhabited areas, reports Assam Tribune. The committee pointed out that the Nagas had killed each other in the name of freedom and faced much hardships, including unlimited taxation and extortion. With the deadlock continuing between the Centre and the NSCN-IM over the latter’s insistence on a separate Naga flag and constitution, the committee suggested that the two issues can be pursued post solution. It said these two issues were raised only in the 21st year of negotiations, while the Centre is firm that these are issues which Nagas can pursue post solution.
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October - 17 
On October 17, explosives were recovered from a passenger bus at Khliehriat in East Jaintia Hills District, reports Northeast Today. The recovered explosives include 45 packets of gelatine sticks, 5900 detonators and 133 meters of detonating cord. Tw
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On October 17, explosives were recovered from a passenger bus at Khliehriat in East Jaintia Hills District, reports Northeast Today. The recovered explosives include 45 packets of gelatine sticks, 5900 detonators and 133 meters of detonating cord. Two passengers of the bus were arrested in connection with the recovery.
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October - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying cash reward of INR 500,000 each on their heads surrendered before the Police in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 17, reports UNI. According to the Superintendent of Police
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying cash reward of INR 500,000 each on their heads surrendered before the Police in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 17, reports UNI. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav, the surrendered Maoists have been identified as Katekalyan ‘Area Committee Member, ACM’ and Peddaras ‘Local Organised Squad (LOS) Commander’ - Hadma Mandavi alias Hari Ram alias Midkom alias Raju (28), son of Boti Ram and Katekalyan Area ‘Jan Militia Commander’ - Mada Madkami alias Hadma (22). The incident of surrender took place in presence of District Collector Topeshwar Verma at New Police Camp in Chikpal area of the District.
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October - 17 
Two persons, Sirajuddin and Faheem, were arrested along with an SUV and mobile phones from Izzatnagar in Bareilly District, Uttar Pradesh on October 17 in connection with an alleged case of terror funding, reports Outlook India. They were arrested ba
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Two persons, Sirajuddin and Faheem, were arrested along with an SUV and mobile phones from Izzatnagar in Bareilly District, Uttar Pradesh on October 17 in connection with an alleged case of terror funding, reports Outlook India. They were arrested based on information provided by four persons, arrested from Lakhimpur (Lakhimpur Kheri Disrict), Uttar Pradesh on October 11 on the same ground. ATS officers said that the two were instrumental in luring innocent persons by offering them commission for transferring money into their bank accounts from other countries.
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October - 17 
With the Supreme Court set to give its verdict on the vexed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute in the first half of November and intelligence inputs suggesting that terror suspects could sneak into India through Nepal, Uttar Pradesh, especially Ayo
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With the Supreme Court set to give its verdict on the vexed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute in the first half of November and intelligence inputs suggesting that terror suspects could sneak into India through Nepal, Uttar Pradesh, especially Ayodhya has been put on high alert and security, reports Daily Pioneer on October 18. While Assistant Director General of Police (ADG) (Law and Order) PV Ramashastri said that the police force was on alert in the state to ensure peace he did not confirm any specific input about terror suspects sneaking into Uttar Pradesh through the India-Nepal border.
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October - 18 
A BSF Constable, Vijay Bhan Singh was killed and a constable injured in firing by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) troops on October 18 along a riverine border stretch between Bangladesh and Behrampore in West Bengal, reports The Times of India. An Indi
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A BSF Constable, Vijay Bhan Singh was killed and a constable injured in firing by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) troops on October 18 along a riverine border stretch between Bangladesh and Behrampore in West Bengal, reports The Times of India. An Indian fisherman has also been taken captive by BGB. “The firing incident appears to be unprovoked and is unprecedented. The BSF is in touch with BGB to find out what provoked the hostility on part of their troops and if it was case of some personnel getting trigger-happy,” an unnamed BSF officer said. The fisherman is still in BGB custody as of October 17.
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A Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Kwatha Lamkhai in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on October 18, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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A Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Kwatha Lamkhai in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on October 18, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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October - 18 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) who had deserted the force in 2017 is among the two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists behind the recent killing of two non-Kashmiri civilians in Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The former
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) who had deserted the force in 2017 is among the two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists behind the recent killing of two non-Kashmiri civilians in Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The former SPO has been identified as Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu, who is currently the ‘district commander’ of HM in Shopian. He has been threatening apple growers not to send their produce to Indian markets Though the police did not mention the group affiliation of the terrorists, officials said both were affiliated to HM.
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October - 18 
Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has appealed to the Naga political groups to exercise restraint in their media statements and iron out differences through dialogue, reports Eastern Mirror on October 19. The forum in an public statement urged Naga
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Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has appealed to the Naga political groups to exercise restraint in their media statements and iron out differences through dialogue, reports Eastern Mirror on October 19. The forum in an public statement urged Naga groups, particularly the NNPGs and the NSCN (IM), to avoid “media-confrontation”—reasoning that this was only harming Naga society and rendering the people more vulnerable to further division.
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October - 18 
Highly placed sources in the Government of India (GoI) told The Assam Tribune on October 18 that the Government has already made its stand “very clear” to all the Naga rebel groups and they would have to take a decision whether to sign a peace agreem
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Highly placed sources in the Government of India (GoI) told The Assam Tribune on October 18 that the Government has already made its stand “very clear” to all the Naga rebel groups and they would have to take a decision whether to sign a peace agreement or not by October 31. According to sources, “Formalities for signing an agreement may take some time, but it is clear that there will be no more talk after October 31. Moreover, the government will not sign separate agreements with different groups and there will be only one agreement”. Sources said that the GoI has accepted the unique history of Naga people and more powers would be given to the State, while the number of seats in Nagaland Assembly would be increased. An Upper House would be created in Nagaland, while a financial package would be given to the State. One Autonomous Council each would be created in the States of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh and a pan-Naga cultural body would be formed. There will be a special package for the rehabilitation of the cadres of the rebel groups. However, there will be no reorganisation of boundaries of any State.
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October - 18 
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on October 18 appealed to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan to withdraw the USD 20 fee imposed by his Government on pilgrims visiting the Kartarpur gurdwara, reports The Times of India. Amarinder
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on October 18 appealed to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan to withdraw the USD 20 fee imposed by his Government on pilgrims visiting the Kartarpur gurdwara, reports The Times of India. Amarinder tweeted, “I appeal to @ImranKhanPTI to withdraw $20 fee imposed by @PakGovernment on pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib to facilitate ‘khulle darshan deedar’ of the final resting place of Guru Nanak Dev. World Sikh community will be grateful for this gesture on the part of Islamabad.” Amarinder also said that the imposition of the fee, as well as other conditions like a mandatory passport and 30 days prior online notice by the devotees, would obstruct the realization of the dream of pilgrims, many of whom were poor and unable to afford the fee and had no access to the internet. By agreeing to construct the corridor, the Pakistan government had made a very laudable gesture, which the Sikh community really appreciated, added the CM.
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October - 18 
RN Ravi on October 18 stated that public consultation was a direct offshoot of the “unfortunate attitude” of some National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) NSCN-IM leaders, reports Eastern Mirror. The consultation meeting in Kohima
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RN Ravi on October 18 stated that public consultation was a direct offshoot of the “unfortunate attitude” of some National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) NSCN-IM leaders, reports Eastern Mirror. The consultation meeting in Kohima was attended by the apex leadership of all the 14 Naga tribes of Nagaland, all the minority non-Naga tribes of Nagaland, Nagaland Gaon Burah (GB) Federation, Nagaland Tribes Council, church leaders and civil society organisations. KT Vilie, the coordinator of the forum representing 14 Naga tribes of Nagaland, said that the GoI ‘might take some action by the end of this month. A statement by RN Ravi said that “The framework agreement with NSCN (IM) and the Agreed Position with the WC of NNPGs were extensively shared with the leaders, pertinent issues discussed, and doubts in competencies clarified, adds Eastern Mirror. Political maturity and wisdom of the Naga leaders who expressed their overwhelming support in favour of a settlement without any further delay is deeply appreciated”. RN Ravi said that NSCN (IM) has adopted a procrastinating attitude ‘to delay the settlement, raising the contentious symbolic issues of separate Naga national flag and constitution.’ He accused the Naga group of ‘mischievously dragging in the framework agreement’ and ascribing imaginary content to it. He in a statement said that “Some NSCN (I-M) leaders through various media platforms are misleading the people with absurd assumptions and presumptions over what they have already agreed with the government of India”. The statement said that “Primary stakeholders—tribal and civil society organisations from Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam were involved in the peace process and made valuable contributions through regular consultations and insightful inputs, adds Eastern Mirror. The church leaders with their constant prayers and goodwill have immensely contributed to the cause of enduring peace.” Th public statement also said that “It is a matter of great satisfaction that agreements with NSCN (IM) on August 3, 2015 and with seven Naga armed groups under the banner of Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) on November 17, 2017 on the political parameters of the settlement were signed. A mutually agreed draft comprehensive settlement, including all the substantive issues and competencies, is ready for inking the final agreement.” An unidentified Church leader stated that GoI was clear on its stand that the issue should not be prolonged any further. According to the leader, few civil societies were ‘impatient’ but there were other who maintained that ‘patience must be exercise to avoid bloodshed’.
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October - 18 
The Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das, on October 18, said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) led insurgency in the State is breathing its last and assured Government support to the families of the martyred Jawans who sacri
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The Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das, on October 18, said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) led insurgency in the State is breathing its last and assured Government support to the families of the martyred Jawans who sacrificed their lives to wipe out the Maoists, reports UNI. The CM made the statement when he was addressing a function after distributing appointment letters among the kin of those who were killed in Maoist related violence. He said that the Home Department was fulfilling the State Government's promise to support the next of kin of the martyrs with full dedication. After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government was formed in the State, it decided to deal the Maoists with iron hand and in the last five years, the Jharkhand Police with its dedication managed to control the activities of the ultras in the State, he maintained.
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October - 18 
The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Amarinder Singh on October 18 refuted the doubts of the Opposition’s statements about the possibility of the revival of terrorism in Punjab, reports Outlook India. Talking to the media persons, CM Singh further point
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The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Amarinder Singh on October 18 refuted the doubts of the Opposition’s statements about the possibility of the revival of terrorism in Punjab, reports Outlook India. Talking to the media persons, CM Singh further pointed out that his government through Punjab Police had successfully cracked down 24 terror modules and arrested 130 persons along with seizure of 450 weapons. On the issue of the imposition of USD 20 fee by Pakistan on pilgrims on the Kartarpur corridor, Singh stated that the State Government is working with the Government of India (GOI) to resolve the issue with Islamabad and ensure ''khulle darshan deedar'' of the historic Kartarpur Gurdwara for the Sikh community.
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October - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a civilian after branding him of being a ‘police informer’ in Murkutdoh-I area of Salakesa Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gondia District of Maharashtra on October 18, reports The New Indian
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a civilian after branding him of being a ‘police informer’ in Murkutdoh-I area of Salakesa Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gondia District of Maharashtra on October 18, reports The New Indian Express. The deceased was identified as Bhagchand Dhurve (50). "Dhurve and his son were taken to a nearby forest in the area. While the son was later allowed to go back to the village, Dhurve was shot dead. The 10-member strong Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] group was led by ‘self-styled dalam commander’, David," said a Police Official. Salakesa is on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border and is situated in a remote part of the District, the Official added.
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October - 18 
The Members of an Islamist terrorist organisation operating out of Bangladesh have infiltrated Karnataka disguised as immigrants and are lodged in Bengaluru (Bangalore Urban District), Mysore and the coastal areas, Minister for Home Affairs Basavaraj
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The Members of an Islamist terrorist organisation operating out of Bangladesh have infiltrated Karnataka disguised as immigrants and are lodged in Bengaluru (Bangalore Urban District), Mysore and the coastal areas, Minister for Home Affairs Basavaraj Bommai said on October 18, reports The Times of India. “The NIA has informed us that Bangladeshi mujahideen have sneaked into Karnataka along with Bangladeshi immigrants. Their movements are been tracked,” he said.
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October - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 18, arrested a woman absconding in a case relating to the seizure of cash pertaining to the operatives of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Delhi, reports Outlook India. The arrest
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 18, arrested a woman absconding in a case relating to the seizure of cash pertaining to the operatives of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Delhi, reports Outlook India. The arrestee has been identified as Lalita Devi, wife of Chhotu Kherwar – ‘regional commander’ of CPI-Maoist from Balumath area in Latehar District of Jharkhand. The NIA in a statement said, Lalita Devi is an accused in the case relating to the seizure of huge quantities of cash from the operatives of the CPI-Maoist and cash deposits in her name and her children. NIA had filed a charge sheet on September 14 last year against three arrested accused - Chandan Kumar, Santosh Oraon and Roshan Oraon, and two absconders -- Lalita Devi and her husband Chhotu Kherwar, the statement said. While, Kherwar is still absconding, as per the statement, the NIA investigation revealed that CPI-Maoist leaders and operatives were investing extorted money in Sahara Credit Co-operative Society and mutual funds. Also, cash worth INR 300,000 was seized from Kumar, besides recovery of receipts of the cash deposits to the tune of INR 1.2 million in the name of Lalita Devi. The seized amount was received by Kumar, manager of Sahara Credit Co-operative Society from Santosh and Roshan, the statement added.
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October - 18 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants were arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland on October 18 for extortion, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestees were identified as Puloto Achumi and ‘private’ Kiv
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants were arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland on October 18 for extortion, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestees were identified as Puloto Achumi and ‘private’ Kivito Kiba.
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October - 19 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested during an anti-insurgency operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 19, r
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested during an anti-insurgency operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 19, reports The Pioneer. “Kawasi Madda (37) the President of Maoist CNM (Chetna Natya Mandali) was arrested near Pratapgiri village based on intelligence inputs,” Tongpal Police Station sub-inspector (SI) Vijay Patel informed. According to SI Patel, a joint team of District Police and 227 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Koyalabhatti camp arrested Madda during an anti-insurgency operation carried out about 400 kilometres south of State capital Raipur. The arrested Maoist, according to Police, used to place Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) for hurting SFs. One such IED had went off killing a man at village Tahkawada on April 18, 2017.
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October - 19 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested on October 19 from Jongphohate area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Rupanto Moran. An MQ
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested on October 19 from Jongphohate area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Rupanto Moran. An MQ assault rifle, 49 rounds of ammunition and other unspecified armaments were recovered from the arrestee. He had joined ULFA-I in 2016 and previously worked as a security guard in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) for three years.
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October - 19 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on October 19, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Salam Thoiba Meitei.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on October 19, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Salam Thoiba Meitei.
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October - 19 
An alert has been sounded and security increased in the national capital Delhi with Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) planning to target more than 400 sensitive buildings and markets ahead of Diwali, reports India Today on October 20
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An alert has been sounded and security increased in the national capital Delhi with Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) planning to target more than 400 sensitive buildings and markets ahead of Diwali, reports India Today on October 20. An unnamed Delhi Police official said, "Rohini, North-East, North-West, North, East, Central, New Delhi and Dwarka -- eight of the 15 districts in Delhi are considered sensitive." These districts have 425 buildings identified as sensitive, like the Prime Minister's Office, Sena Bhavan, Parliament house, Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi district; markets like Connaught Place and Khan Market; Jama Masjid in Central Delhi district; Delhi Police Headquarters, Rouse Avenue Court, Laxmi Nagar, Preet Vihar and Anand Vihar.
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October - 19 
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on October 19 asserted that there is pressure on Pakistan to deliver on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) directions as to be on a 'Grey List' is a setback for any nation, reports The Times of India. "Pakistan needs to
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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on October 19 asserted that there is pressure on Pakistan to deliver on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) directions as to be on a 'Grey List' is a setback for any nation, reports The Times of India. "Pakistan needs to do more and faster. If by February 2020, Pakistan doesn't make significant progress, it will be put in the 'Black List'," FATF President Xiangmin Liu said while addressing a press conference on the last day of its five-day plenary in Paris.
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October - 19 
Highly placed sources said that Indian Army carried out preemptive strike to foil infiltration killing 6-10 Pakistan Army soldiers and almost an equal number of militants and destroyed four terror launch pads in Neelam Valley Sector of Pakistan occup
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Highly placed sources said that Indian Army carried out preemptive strike to foil infiltration killing 6-10 Pakistan Army soldiers and almost an equal number of militants and destroyed four terror launch pads in Neelam Valley Sector of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) opposite Tangdhar and Keran sectors in the Line of Control on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. “Number of casualties on Pakistan side could be more as there was kind of radio silence on the other side of the LoC which was targeted by the Indian troops in view of reports that Pakistan army was trying to infiltrate large number of militants into the Kashmir valley after completion of their training,” official sources said.
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October - 19 
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte have strongly condemned terrorism and committed to continue their cooperation in fighting the global menace, reports Daily Pioneer on October 20.
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Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte have strongly condemned terrorism and committed to continue their cooperation in fighting the global menace, reports Daily Pioneer on October 20.
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October - 19 
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh on October 19 reiterated Manipur Government’s commitment to uphold the territorial integrity of the state, reports The Northeast Today. He stated that “The Centre has assured the state government that the territoria
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Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh on October 19 reiterated Manipur Government’s commitment to uphold the territorial integrity of the state, reports The Northeast Today. He stated that “The Centre has assured the state government that the territorial integrity of Manipur will not be affected in bringing solution to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks”.
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October - 19 
NSCN-IM is firm on its demand for separate Naga national flag and constitution even as criticizing the Government of India for ‘backtracking’ from the Framework Agreement, reports Northeast Today on October 20. A statement by retired ‘major’ Hutovi C
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NSCN-IM is firm on its demand for separate Naga national flag and constitution even as criticizing the Government of India for ‘backtracking’ from the Framework Agreement, reports Northeast Today on October 20. A statement by retired ‘major’ Hutovi Chishi, the convenor of NSCN-IM steering committee, alleged that “Government of India is now backtracking from the Framework Agreement … signed on 3rd August, 2015 to form the basis for the solution of the Naga political issue. NSCN has stood by the spirit of the Framework Agreement till now”. The statement also added that “Few Nagas have taken the abominable path to support the divisive policy of the Government of India simply for the fulfilment of their selfish and vested interest”.
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October - 19 
RN Ravi the Governor of Nagaland and interlocutor of Naga peace talks held a security review meeting with General Officer Commanding (GoC) Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi on October 19 in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. According to a pr
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RN Ravi the Governor of Nagaland and interlocutor of Naga peace talks held a security review meeting with General Officer Commanding (GoC) Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi on October 19 in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. According to a press release, GoC discussed the security situation and apprised the governor of the coordination by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles with other state agencies.
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October - 19 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres gunned down a couple in Khunti District of Jharkhand early on October 19, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, Sheetal Munda (50) and his wife Made Munda (45) were shot dead at Aad
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres gunned down a couple in Khunti District of Jharkhand early on October 19, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, Sheetal Munda (50) and his wife Made Munda (45) were shot dead at Aada village under the Saiko Police Station of Khunti District. Sheetal Munda was the deputy village head. The motive behind the killings is yet to be ascertained.
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The Dibrugarh Police is yet to arrest the suspected members of student union Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) for attacking and killing milkmen in Charkholia Ramsing Sapori of the District in Assam on October 19, reports The Telegraph. Around 100 mis
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The Dibrugarh Police is yet to arrest the suspected members of student union Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) for attacking and killing milkmen in Charkholia Ramsing Sapori of the District in Assam on October 19, reports The Telegraph. Around 100 miscreants belonging to TMPK assaulted the residing Hindi speaking milkmen and torched their houses. One milkman identified as Murali Yadav was killed. According to Sentinel Assam, Dibrugarh MP and Union minister of state for food processing industries Rameswar Teli visited the colony and assured justice and an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the family of the deceased. On October 21, Purvottar Bhojpuri Sammelan submitted a memorandum to Governor Jagdish Mukhi through deputy commissioner Pallav Gopal Jha on the burning of houses of Hindi-speaking people and the death of a person. Sammelan president Prem Upadhyay said, “The Assam government has never arrested and punished a single person involved in the killing and assault on Bhojpuri-speaking people in the past few years. It has always neglected our people and failed to provide security. We, therefore request the administration to allow us to get arm licences for safety and self-defence because we have lost faith in the district administration and the government.”
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October - 19 
The intelligence agencies have also issued a terror alert for Mumbai, Maharashtra, reports newsnation.com on October 20. Security has been increased at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
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The intelligence agencies have also issued a terror alert for Mumbai, Maharashtra, reports newsnation.com on October 20. Security has been increased at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
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October - 19 
Two extortionists were arrested from the outskirt of Jairampur in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 19, reports The Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as Abu Shankey alias Wabong Shankey and Mandang Hacheng.
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Two extortionists were arrested from the outskirt of Jairampur in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 19, reports The Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as Abu Shankey alias Wabong Shankey and Mandang Hacheng.
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October - 19 
Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has assured that any agreement arrived, would be signed on behalf of the Naga people with their consent and in the presence of Naga tribal leaders, reports Nagaland post on October 20.
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Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has assured that any agreement arrived, would be signed on behalf of the Naga people with their consent and in the presence of Naga tribal leaders, reports Nagaland post on October 20. WC, NNPGs stated that “All Naga tribes must be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding the lost confidence and trust within us irrespective of the artificial boundary that separates us”.
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October - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Vaishali District of Bihar on October 20, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoist has been identified as Vijay Sahni alias
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Vaishali District of Bihar on October 20, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoist has been identified as Vijay Sahni alias Raja Sahni (45), resident of Dihbuchauli area under the Jandaha Police Station limits in the District. He was one of those who had executed a major attack on a team of Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) troopers in 2007, and is an expert in handling all the sophisticated weapons and explosives in CPI-Maoist. The SP Jagunatharaddi said, "Raja Sahni was involved in seven cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] crimes including an attack on CRPF troopers in Motihari District under the Tetaria Police Station. He is one of the all-rounder trainers of Maoist organisation in arms and ammunition handling as well as chalking out operation strategies". He was also one of named accused of triple murders done in Jandaha town in the District in 2018. "His allegiance to the CPI-Maoist started in 2007 after a 3-month training in Bagaha district of the State, which shares a border with Nepal and has dense forest cover. In 2014, he was first time arrested and bailed out. He wants now to live his life with his family members in the mainstream of society", the SP said, adding that he had imparted training to many other Naxalites in handling carbines, SLR and other sophisticated weapons as a trainer in past. Also, he has been commanding movements and activities of CPI-Maoist wings in five districts including Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Bagha, Motihari and Samastipur, the SP added.
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October - 20 
28 cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including four with rewards on their heads, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Odisha TV. All the 28 cadres laid down arms in front of senior Police and CRPF officials in the Chikpal
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28 cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including four with rewards on their heads, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Odisha TV. All the 28 cadres laid down arms in front of senior Police and CRPF officials in the Chikpal Police camp in Katekalyan area, some 340 kilometres from the State capital Raipur, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava, said. Among those who surrendered, Manglu Madkami, a member of the Maoists ‘platoon number 22’ and Baman Kawasi, part of the Katekalyan Local Organisation Squad (LOS), had rewards of INR 200,000 each on their heads, Pallava said. “Two others, identified as Handa, and woman Naxal Podiyami Gangi, a self-styled commander of the Naxal cultural outfit Chetna Natya Mandali, had rewards of Rs 1 lakh each on their heads. The rest 24 were low-rung jan militia cadre,” the SP informed. They have told police they surrendered due to their disillusionment with the Maoist ideology and desire to see development in their native areas, Pallava said.
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October - 20 
A family of Dabuguda village in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 20, had to leave their own land, property and other near and dear ones in fear of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Odisha TV. As per reports,
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A family of Dabuguda village in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 20, had to leave their own land, property and other near and dear ones in fear of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Odisha TV. As per reports, a hardcore Maoist ‘commander’ Rakesh was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dabuguda a few weeks ago following which Maoists allegedly set up a kangaroo court and blamed the family of acting as ‘police informer’. Later, the Maoists not only beat up the family members but also ransacked their house. The Maoists also reportedly barred the family members from reaping their own crops in the farmland. After repeated life threats from the Maoists, all 13 members of the family finally left the village recently to settle at Kudumulugumma area.
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October - 20 
At least six civilians and An Army soldier were killed in cross-border shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20, reports Dawn. Officials said that nine other civilians were injured, adding that this was t
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At least six civilians and An Army soldier were killed in cross-border shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20, reports Dawn. Officials said that nine other civilians were injured, adding that this was the highest death toll in 2019 in a single day of Indian shelling from across the dividing line. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) notified through a tweet that one soldier was killed in the exchange of fire while two others were injured. ISPR added that in response to unprovoked ceasefire violations by India in Jura, Shahkot and Nauseri sectors, nine Indian soldiers were killed while several others were injured and two Indian bunkers were destroyed.
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October - 20 
Five men were arrested with FICN of about 1.2 million on October 20 from Lakhimpur District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrested persons have been identified as Mijarul Islam, Jeherul Hoque Talukdar alias Bhaiti, Abdul Shaheed, Yusuf Ali and
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Five men were arrested with FICN of about 1.2 million on October 20 from Lakhimpur District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrested persons have been identified as Mijarul Islam, Jeherul Hoque Talukdar alias Bhaiti, Abdul Shaheed, Yusuf Ali and Kurban Ali. Along with five mobile phones and two motorcycles, a Hyundai I-20 car bearing registration number AS-07-L-1256 was also recovered.
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October - 20 
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) probing the Kamlesh Tewari, the Hindu Samaj Party leader’s murder case found that one of the key suspects involved in the murder case, Ashfaq, had created a fake identity to befriend Tewari through social media, rep
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Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) probing the Kamlesh Tewari, the Hindu Samaj Party leader’s murder case found that one of the key suspects involved in the murder case, Ashfaq, had created a fake identity to befriend Tewari through social media, reports The Times of India on October 21. Tewari was shot dead at his residence in the Naka area of Lucknow (Lucknow District), Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on October 18. Ashfaq became Tewari’s friend through a fake Facebook page in June, 2019. Three accused, Maulana Mohsin Sheikh (24), Khurshid Ahmed Pathan (23) and Faizan (21) were arrested from Surat (Surat District), Gujarat.
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October - 20 
On October 20, an unattended bag with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 4,64,000 was recovered near Gate No.8 of Kashmere Gate Metro Station in Delhi, reports Millennium Post. Following the recovery, the area was cordoned-off.
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On October 20, an unattended bag with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 4,64,000 was recovered near Gate No.8 of Kashmere Gate Metro Station in Delhi, reports Millennium Post. Following the recovery, the area was cordoned-off.
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October - 20 
One Dipak Sahani, a native of West Chanparan in Bihar, was arrested along with a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 210,000 from Subrato Chowk area of Varanasi (Varanasi District), Uttar Pradesh on October 20, reports The Time
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One Dipak Sahani, a native of West Chanparan in Bihar, was arrested along with a consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 210,000 from Subrato Chowk area of Varanasi (Varanasi District), Uttar Pradesh on October 20, reports The Times of India. Sahani said he procured the currency from Malda district in West Bengal and was taking it to Haryana.
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October - 20 
Q Tuccu, the ‘chairman’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), alleged that Government of India (GoI) is creating a fear psychosis in ‘Nagalim’ by deploying thousands of armed forces personnel, reports Indian Express on October 21. Tucc
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Q Tuccu, the ‘chairman’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), alleged that Government of India (GoI) is creating a fear psychosis in ‘Nagalim’ by deploying thousands of armed forces personnel, reports Indian Express on October 21. Tuccu, in a statement, said that even if the Government chooses military option to dictating the negotiating team, that will not be the end of the matter. He stated that “We are aware that forced Union will certainly breed fighting and killing within the box. The Government of India is creating a fear psychosis in Nagalim by deploying thousands of armed forces personnel”. He also added that “The issue will remain alive and kicking. The Nagas are always for a negotiated settlement based on the doctrine of mutual consent and recognition of rights. I believe the present Indian leadership will not commit the mistake of their past leaders”. He also added that “The Nagas will associate with India in many fields as two entities. We understand that the spirit of living together, cooperation and coordination builds the world whereas the spirit of opposition and confrontation destroys it”.
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October - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a civilian branding him as a ‘police informer’ near Chitrakayaputtu village in Bongaram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Visakhapatnam District of
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a civilian branding him as a ‘police informer’ near Chitrakayaputtu village in Bongaram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 20, reports The New Indian Express. The deceased was identified as Korra Ranga Rao (26) of Chitrakayaputtu, a former militia member of the CPI-Maoist. Pedabayalu Sub-Inspector P Raja Rao said Ranga Rao worked as a militia member of the banned outfit between 2014 and 2016. He was arrested and sent to jail in 2016. After his release from jail, he took up cultivation, leaving the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] organisation. Ranga Rao was intercepted and gunned down by the Maoists while he was going to get the money due to him from a known person.
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October - 20 
The Government of India (GOI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will hold the last leg of peace talk on October 24 in New Delhi, reports E Pao Net on October 21. As GOI has set October 31 as the ultimatum for the
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The Government of India (GOI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will hold the last leg of peace talk on October 24 in New Delhi, reports E Pao Net on October 21. As GOI has set October 31 as the ultimatum for the Naga political solution, the United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed to the Churches in towns and villages to hold special prayer programmes for positive effective Naga solution. Similarly, Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) has made a clarion call to the Nagas to have fasting prayer for the Naga Nation on October 23.
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October - 20 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Netikakler village under Bedre Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Daily
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Netikakler village under Bedre Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Daily Pioneer. The arrested cadres have been identified as Lakhmu Poyam, Tokk alias Sukhram and Sadhu Majji. According to a Police Official, a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and local Police was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the area. When the patrolling team was advancing through Netikakler, located around 450 km away from Raipur, a group of armed Maoists opened fire on SFs which led to a gunfight. Although the Maoists soon disappeared into dense forests, the SFs arrested the three Maoists along with two muzzle loading guns and a tiffin bomb from the spot.
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October - 20 
Three people including two civilians and an Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were wounded in an attack by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction at Chenloisho village in Mon District of Nagaland on October 20, reports No
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Three people including two civilians and an Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were wounded in an attack by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction at Chenloisho village in Mon District of Nagaland on October 20, reports Northeast Now. 75 bullet casing s were recovered from the site. According to defence officials, the action of the militant group is the fallout of desperation due to relentless operations and apprehension of its top leaders like ‘major general’ Yanghang alias Mopa (arrested on June 21) and ‘kilonser’ Imti Ao (arrested on September 29).
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October - 20 
Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on October 20, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, Maoists Anil
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on October 20, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, Maoists Anil Kumar and Dasari Suresh were arrested when they tried to escape a vehicle checking drive at Poosa village in Charla Mandal. Anil Kumar is a junior advocate, an active worker in 'Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika' and is working as a courier man to Maoist Telangana Committee secretary Haribhushan, Superintendent of Police Sunil Dutt said. Dasari Suresh, the police said, is working with the CRPP, which is a part of the Maoist party. "Both activists were working together in urban areas and carrying out party activities," the Police said. Four party letterheads, letterheads of Moist leaders Haribhushan and Damodar, and three memory cards have been recovered from their possession.
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October - 21 
Nagaland RN Ravi on October 21 held a meeting with the security forces including the chief secretary to discuss the security scenario in the state. Even the Nagaland State Government on October 21, as Assam Tribune reports, has directed all Deputy C
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Nagaland RN Ravi on October 21 held a meeting with the security forces including the chief secretary to discuss the security scenario in the state. Even the Nagaland State Government on October 21, as Assam Tribune reports, has directed all Deputy Commissioners and administrative officers to remain within their places of posting and jurisdiction till further orders. All the leaves of Naga police has been cancelled in view of fear of breakdown of the law and order situation in Nagaland following deadlock in the Naga talks over the Naga flag and constitution.
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October - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested at Bhalguhi village under Jhajha Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 21, reports Dev Discourse. The arrested cadre has been identified as Vijay Yadav. The Super
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested at Bhalguhi village under Jhajha Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 21, reports Dev Discourse. The arrested cadre has been identified as Vijay Yadav. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Inamul Haque Mengnoo said, acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided the village and arrested the Maoist. On the basis of information provided by Yadav during interrogation, the Police seized one musket, two country-made pistols and three live cartridges from Bakhauri Bathan forests. The SP added that two other Maoists were arrested from different areas of the District; however, their identities are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 21 
A man identified as Saddam Hussain was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 2,17,900 from Kokrajhar District in Assam on October 21, reports Shillong Times. Following the arrest, a search operation was launched in different
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A man identified as Saddam Hussain was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 2,17,900 from Kokrajhar District in Assam on October 21, reports Shillong Times. Following the arrest, a search operation was launched in different parts of Bongaigaon District and recovered one printer machine and one bundle of counterfeit notes of the denomination of Rs 100 from the house of one Abdul Awal of the District. Another search operation was launched to track down the absconding Abdul Awal.
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October - 21 
First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Paulomi Tripathi said in a veiled attempt to Pakistan, that nothing damages the credibility of the cause of human rights more severely than its misuse as a "decoy" by a country w
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First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Paulomi Tripathi said in a veiled attempt to Pakistan, that nothing damages the credibility of the cause of human rights more severely than its misuse as a "decoy" by a country which provides patronage and safe havens to the "linchpins of terror networks" on October 21, reports The Times of India.
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October - 21 
Meghalaya Police on October 21 recovered arms and ammunition hidden by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Dosogre in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. A grenade and 25 rounds of ammunition were recovered
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Meghalaya Police on October 21 recovered arms and ammunition hidden by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Dosogre in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. A grenade and 25 rounds of ammunition were recovered by the Police. The grenade and ammunition were hidden by one GNLA cadre namely Bande Ch Marak alias Border alias Kora, who was earlier arrested from Dosogre village in 2017. After killing of GNLA’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira in February 2018, about-dozen cadres of the outfit had hidden their arms and ammunition in different places in Garo hills and managed to cross over to Bangladesh.
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October - 21 
On October 21, a 25-member delegation of Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC) led by its president Rev Dr Hukashe Zhimomi and general secretary Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho held special prayer meet with National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah
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On October 21, a 25-member delegation of Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC) led by its president Rev Dr Hukashe Zhimomi and general secretary Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho held special prayer meet with National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Q Tuccu and other cadres, reports Nagaland Post. In a statement issued, NBCC stated that the council prayed for the unity among the Naga organizations in pursuit of positive outcome of Naga accord without any bloodshed. Appreciating the effort of NBCC, the NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Tuccu remarked that all Naga people should pray for early solution to yield a long-felt unity and reconciliation among Naga groups.
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October - 21 
On October 21, cross-firing took place between 45 Assam Rifles and gunmen allegedly belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) at the International Trade Centre (ITC) Pangsha in Noklak District of Nagaland, reports Easter
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On October 21, cross-firing took place between 45 Assam Rifles and gunmen allegedly belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) at the International Trade Centre (ITC) Pangsha in Noklak District of Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. According to sources, the gunmen supposedly fired from a distance at the AR camp from the international border. Though no casualties were reported, around 7-10 empty shells of AK-47 were recovered from the ITC ground. Similar incident was reported in SATP on October 20 from Mon District.
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October - 21 
On October 21, explosives including gelatin sticks were recovered from a house in Dilaji area of Diphu town at Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports The Tribune. Acting on information, a raid was launched and some 27 gelatin sticks, six packs of o
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On October 21, explosives including gelatin sticks were recovered from a house in Dilaji area of Diphu town at Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports The Tribune. Acting on information, a raid was launched and some 27 gelatin sticks, six packs of other explosives and electric wires were recovered from the compound of the house. Lalchandchok F Tusingh was arrested in connection with it
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October - 21 
On October 21, Police had arrested another person along with INR 300,000 worth of heroin from Hallomajra light-point. There's a continuing cycle of banned substances being seized in Chandigarh but the conviction rate remains low.
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On October 21, Police had arrested another person along with INR 300,000 worth of heroin from Hallomajra light-point. There's a continuing cycle of banned substances being seized in Chandigarh but the conviction rate remains low.
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October - 21 
On October 21, two Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) militants identified as ‘finance secretary’ Phushito Aye and Akhevi were arrested from Dimapur District in Nagaland for extortion, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as
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On October 21, two Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) militants identified as ‘finance secretary’ Phushito Aye and Akhevi were arrested from Dimapur District in Nagaland for extortion, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Inavi Achumi.
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October - 21 
One and half kilograms of heroin was seized by BSP troops near Satpal Border Outpost in Ferozepur District of Punjab during a search operation on October 21, reports The Times of India. The contraband was hidden in three plastic bottles buried in the
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One and half kilograms of heroin was seized by BSP troops near Satpal Border Outpost in Ferozepur District of Punjab during a search operation on October 21, reports The Times of India. The contraband was hidden in three plastic bottles buried in the ground, said an Unnamed Police official.
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October - 21 
Pakistani troops resorted to heavy mortar shelling on civilian areas and forward posts in two sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 21, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army official said, “Today,
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Pakistani troops resorted to heavy mortar shelling on civilian areas and forward posts in two sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 21, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army official said, “Today, at about 3.45 pm, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Qasba and Karni sectors of Poonch district,” adding that the Indian Army retaliated befittingly.
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October - 21 
Three persons were arrested for extorting money from locals by impersonating as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by Kakrigumma Police from three different areas in Koraput District of Odisha on October 21, reports The New In
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Three persons were arrested for extorting money from locals by impersonating as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by Kakrigumma Police from three different areas in Koraput District of Odisha on October 21, reports The New Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Malkangiri District, Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo, said some criminal groups in the District are extorting money from people in the name of Maoists. Following extortion complaints from some PRI (Panchayati Raj Election) members and contractors, the SP formed a Special Police team which during investigation arrested the imposters - Sukhadev Mahanandia from Semiliguda Upar Sahi area, Shyama Mahanandia from Semliguda Tala Sahi area and Purna Tadingi of Upar Gumandi area in Narayanpatna village of the District. They had extorted lakhs of rupees in the name of Maoists in the last three years from people of Naryanpatna, Bandhugaon, Boipariguda, Semliguda and Pottangi areas in the District, the SP said, adding that the Police seized a country made rifle, Maoist letter pads, Maoist uniform and a mobile phone from them.
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October - 21 
Two Pakistani nationals, identified as Mohammed Lateef and Mohammed Saif, were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) while roaming suspiciously on the Indian side of the border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on October 21, reports The Times of
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Two Pakistani nationals, identified as Mohammed Lateef and Mohammed Saif, were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) while roaming suspiciously on the Indian side of the border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on October 21, reports The Times of India.
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October - 22 
An Army officer was killed in a gunfight with militants who had sneaked into Indian territory taking cover of firing from the Pakistani side on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kalal belt of Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on October 22, reports Dail
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An Army officer was killed in a gunfight with militants who had sneaked into Indian territory taking cover of firing from the Pakistani side on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kalal belt of Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Between October 22 and 23, over six kilograms heroin was recovered from Old Mohammadi Wala Border Outpost and Bahadurke Border Outpost in Ferozepur District.
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Between October 22 and 23, over six kilograms heroin was recovered from Old Mohammadi Wala Border Outpost and Bahadurke Border Outpost in Ferozepur District.
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October - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel spotted three drones along the India-Pakistan border near Hussainiwala in Ferozepur sector, Punjab, reports The Times of India on October 23. Terrorists in Pakistan are adopting new techniques, like using drones,
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel spotted three drones along the India-Pakistan border near Hussainiwala in Ferozepur sector, Punjab, reports The Times of India on October 23. Terrorists in Pakistan are adopting new techniques, like using drones, to infiltrate the border. Through hitech cameras installed on drones, terrorists attempt to invent new routes to infiltrate into India, the sources added. BSF has been in the process of getting a ground-based drone-detection system, which has a 360-degree surveillance mode, radio-frequency receiver, electronic-optical sensor and a jammer. The easily deployable anti-drone equipment will be able to work day and night and able to detect multiple drones simultaneously.
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October - 22 
During a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), an encounter ensued between Security Forces and unidentified militants at Kamginag in Pulwama District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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During a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), an encounter ensued between Security Forces and unidentified militants at Kamginag in Pulwama District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 22 
Governor Satya Pal Malik on October 22 said that leaders of All Party Hurriyat Conference, mainstream parties, religious preachers and clerics in Jammu and Kashmir have used their influence to get the children of ordinary Kashmiris killed while none
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Governor Satya Pal Malik on October 22 said that leaders of All Party Hurriyat Conference, mainstream parties, religious preachers and clerics in Jammu and Kashmir have used their influence to get the children of ordinary Kashmiris killed while none of them lost their own to terrorism, reports Daily Excelsior. “Their own children are studying abroad and are well settled. But to the children of commoners, they show the “way to ‘jannat’ (paradise) to get them killed. All this has been happening here”, Malik said addressing the seventh convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra town. “Politicians, bureaucrats, affluent and powerful have crushed the dreams of the youths and destroyed their lives. The society leaders, religious preachers, Moulvis, Hurriyat Conference and mainstream parties have used their influence to get the children of ordinary Kashmiris killed. None of them have lost their own children and nobody from their families joined terrorism,” the Governor said.
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October - 22 
Kishtwar Police on October 22 announced a cash prize of INR 3 million on any information leading to the capture of three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants named including Mohammad Amin alias “Jehangir Saroori”, bel
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Kishtwar Police on October 22 announced a cash prize of INR 3 million on any information leading to the capture of three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants named including Mohammad Amin alias “Jehangir Saroori”, believed to be the brain behind the revival of militancy in Chenab valley region and active in Kishtwar District and his associate Riyaz Ahmad alias "Hazari" and Mudassir Hussain.
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October - 22 
Police arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Abdul Kareen and Danish Naseer, in Kishtwar District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Police arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Abdul Kareen and Danish Naseer, in Kishtwar District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 22 
Police on October 22 announced a cash prize of INR 1.5 million on any information leading to the capture of two alleged Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants Haroon Abbass Wani of Ghat village and Masood Ahmad of Dessa village, dead or alive, suspected t
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Police on October 22 announced a cash prize of INR 1.5 million on any information leading to the capture of two alleged Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants Haroon Abbass Wani of Ghat village and Masood Ahmad of Dessa village, dead or alive, suspected to be operating in Doda district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 22 
Security Force (SFs), in an encounter, killed three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants, including a commander, in Rajpora village under Awantipora area of Pulwama District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Three AK-47 rifles and eight magazines a
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Security Force (SFs), in an encounter, killed three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants, including a commander, in Rajpora village under Awantipora area of Pulwama District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Three AK-47 rifles and eight magazines and other items were recovered from the encounter site. The search operation in the village was still going on. One of the militants was identified as Naveed Hussain Tak of Pulwama and two others are believed to be foreigners belonging to JeM. However, they are yet to be identified.
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October - 22 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two alleged murder suspects of Hindu Samaj Party leader Kamlesh Tiwari from a location near Uttar Pradesh border with Rajasthan on October 22, reports NDTV. According to Police sources, the arrestees Ashfaq Hus
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two alleged murder suspects of Hindu Samaj Party leader Kamlesh Tiwari from a location near Uttar Pradesh border with Rajasthan on October 22, reports NDTV. According to Police sources, the arrestees Ashfaq Hussain and Moinuddin Pathan killed the Hindu group leader to avenge certain statements against Prophet Mohammad that Tiwari had purportedly made in the past. The duo had killed Tiwari in his house on the pretext of gifting Diwali sweets. Till date total six suspects have been arrested in the murder charges of the Hindu leader.
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October - 22 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian branding him as a ‘police informer’ near Kumkumpudi village under Gudem Kotha Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian branding him as a ‘police informer’ near Kumkumpudi village under Gudem Kotha Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 22, reports UNI. The deceased was identified as Tambelu Lambayya alias Divudu (40), a native of Pedapadu village in the District and a former ‘militia member’ of the CPI-Maoist. According to the reports, Lambayya had worked in the outfit for over a decade and he was arrested by the Police in 2016. After two years of imprisonment, Lambayya was living in his hometown.
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October - 22 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Kartarpur corridor agreement for operationalising the Kartarpur corridor is likely to be signed by India and Pakistan on October 24, reports India Today on October 23. Official sources stated tha
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Kartarpur corridor agreement for operationalising the Kartarpur corridor is likely to be signed by India and Pakistan on October 24, reports India Today on October 23. Official sources stated that prior the agreement was due to signed on October 23 but due to logistical issues it had been deferred to October 24. Though India has opposed to Pakistan's decision to levy a service charge of 20 Dollar on each pilgrim, yet India is still signing the pact to open the corridor for the pilgrims on the auspicious occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
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October - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 22, has filed charge sheet against 11 persons associated with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in connection with terr
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on October 22, has filed charge sheet against 11 persons associated with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in connection with terror financing probe in New Delhi, reports New Kerala. An NIA spokesperson said, the agency filed the charge sheet under several sections of IPC and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Special NIA court in Ranchi of Jharkhand on October 21. The charge sheet included the name of PLFI ‘chief’ Dinesh Gope, who is absconding. Ten others, who have been arrested, are Vinod Kumar aka Binod Kumar, Chandrashekhar Kumar, Nand Kishor Mahto, Mohan Kumar aka Rajesh Kumar, Sumant Kumar aka Pawan Kumar, Nandlal Swarnkar aka Nandlal Soni, Chandra Shekhar Singh, Arun Gope, Jitender Kumar and Navinbhai Jayantibhai Patel. The accused have been charged with raising funds through extortion/levy collection and channelising it through banks and dubious shell companies in the names of close associates and family members of Dinesh Gope. The NIA registered the case on the basis of the Jharkhand Police FIR on January 19, 2018. The Jharkhand Police filed a case on November 10, 2016, after the recovery of INR 2.538 million demonetised currency from the operatives of PLFI, which was being deposited into the bank account of a petrol pump owned by one of the accused.
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October - 22 
Two women were injured during shelling by Pakistani Force in Balakote sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Two women were injured during shelling by Pakistani Force in Balakote sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 22 
Unidentified persons set ablaze a Government Middle School at Watoo area in Kulgam district on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. There were threatening by posters circulated in the village this morning asking people to observe shutdown.
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Unidentified persons set ablaze a Government Middle School at Watoo area in Kulgam district on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. There were threatening by posters circulated in the village this morning asking people to observe shutdown.
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October - 23 
A plastic bag suspected of containing explosives was recovered from a waiting shed in Moreh in Tengnoupal District on October 23, reports The Sangai Express.
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A plastic bag suspected of containing explosives was recovered from a waiting shed in Moreh in Tengnoupal District on October 23, reports The Sangai Express.
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October - 23 
According to reports, some 300 NSCN-IM cadres reportedly moved from their headquarters, Camp Hebron towards the Manipur side on October 23 in a bid to cross over to bordering countries, Assam Tribune.
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According to reports, some 300 NSCN-IM cadres reportedly moved from their headquarters, Camp Hebron towards the Manipur side on October 23 in a bid to cross over to bordering countries, Assam Tribune.
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October - 23 
Assam Finance Minister (FM) Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on October 23 that once the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is passed, no person of a non-Muslim faith will be sent to detention camps for illegal foreigners, reports Indian Express. He stated t
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Assam Finance Minister (FM) Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on October 23 that once the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is passed, no person of a non-Muslim faith will be sent to detention camps for illegal foreigners, reports Indian Express. He stated that ““After the CAB is passed, Assam detention camps will be shut for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Christians. Regarding the other population, it is for the court to take a call. Detention camps are there because of a court order, not because the state government wants them.” Assam has six detention centres currently but they are housed in district jails. Over a 1000 people are currently lodged in these camps. A seventh centre, exclusively for detaining “illegal foreigners”, is under construction in Goalpara District.
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October - 23 
At least 82 people belonging to 19 Bru families living in relief camps of Tripura left for Mizoram on October 23 as a part of ongoing repatriation program, reports The Northeast Today. With this 19 families, a total of 148 Bru families have been repa
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At least 82 people belonging to 19 Bru families living in relief camps of Tripura left for Mizoram on October 23 as a part of ongoing repatriation program, reports The Northeast Today. With this 19 families, a total of 148 Bru families have been repatriated in the ninth round of the exercise, which is termed as the “final” round repatriation which began on October 3. The 82 people, which included 32 minors would be resettled in nine villages of Mamit District in Mizoram.
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October - 23 
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on October 23 said that the militant outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) has been wiped out in Kashmir with the killing of its chief commander and his associates in Rajpora Awantipora area of Pulwama Distr
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Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on October 23 said that the militant outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) has been wiped out in Kashmir with the killing of its chief commander and his associates in Rajpora Awantipora area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Those militants killed included, Hamid Lelhari, Naveed and Junaid. The DGP, however, said that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is trying to coordinate with every outfit. “Jaish-e-Mohammad is trying to coordinate with every other group, because the Jaish and Lashkar get the directions from Pakistan on what sort of violence is to be perpetuated, who is to be targeted and what level of violence is to be maintained. In order to achieve that, these two groups try to be in sync with other groups”, he said.
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October - 23 
Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has objected to the exclusion of civil society like Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers’ Association, Naga Students Federation and the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights that have supported the peace process and peace dialogu
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Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has objected to the exclusion of civil society like Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers’ Association, Naga Students Federation and the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights that have supported the peace process and peace dialogue for decades, reports Northeast Today on October 24.
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October - 23 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India are scheduled to hold, possibly the final meeting, in New Delhi on October 24 (today), reports Nagaland post. In Nagaland, state police has beefed up security while
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India are scheduled to hold, possibly the final meeting, in New Delhi on October 24 (today), reports Nagaland post. In Nagaland, state police has beefed up security while armed forces are also high alert to maintain law and order. On the other hand, many people resorted to panic buying of food items in case of any disturbances. A solution could be inked by October end or first week of November.
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October - 23 
NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Q Tuccu stated ahead of crucial meeting that he would go as per the voice of the people, reports East Mojo on October 24. He stated that he would go as per the voice of the people as the struggle was a people’s movement and opinion
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NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Q Tuccu stated ahead of crucial meeting that he would go as per the voice of the people, reports East Mojo on October 24. He stated that he would go as per the voice of the people as the struggle was a people’s movement and opinion of Nagas before the final accord be taken to avoid bloodshed and permanent peace in the region.
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October - 23 
On October 23 various civil society organisations and students’ unions have expressed their disappointment over the non-inclusion of their organisations in the political talks, reports North East Today. Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has stated that
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On October 23 various civil society organisations and students’ unions have expressed their disappointment over the non-inclusion of their organisations in the political talks, reports North East Today. Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has stated that by excluding them from the exercise, the Government of India is depriving the Naga students and youths of the opportunity to express their aspirations and desires from the impending solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue. NSF stated that “It is an undeniable fact that the NSF is the oldest pan Naga civil society organisation formed to represent the voice of the Naga people. But in the recent series of consultative meets, the federation has been left out as an uninvited guest”. NSF also added that RN Ravi in his dual role as the interlocutor as well as the Governor of Nagaland was viewed with scepticism by the Naga people. NSF stated that “However, the federation refrained from making our disagreement public hoping that he would discharge his dual duty with the highest degree of integrity which, to our utter dismay, was not to be”.
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October - 23 
On October 23, Dimapur Police arrested National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant for extortion from Dimapur town in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror.
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On October 23, Dimapur Police arrested National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant for extortion from Dimapur town in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror.
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October - 23 
On October 23, NSCN-IM alleged Government of India (GoI) was sowing seed of division amongst Nagas, reports Northeast Today. NSCN-IM stated that “Under the pretext of compromising with contemporary reality, which is a machination of the government of
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On October 23, NSCN-IM alleged Government of India (GoI) was sowing seed of division amongst Nagas, reports Northeast Today. NSCN-IM stated that “Under the pretext of compromising with contemporary reality, which is a machination of the government of India to hoodwink the Nagas into submission, the agreed principle of honourable and acceptable solution cannot be side-lined into oblivion. Unfortunately, the government of India’s insincere approach has brought down the Indo-Naga political talks to this level.”
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October - 23 
On October 23, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) released the abducted tea estate employee, identified as Gaurango Deb near Namsai in Namsai District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. He was abducted on October 12 from Tinsu
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On October 23, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) released the abducted tea estate employee, identified as Gaurango Deb near Namsai in Namsai District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. He was abducted on October 12 from Tinsukia District in Assam. The release came five days after ULFA-I called the victim's family and claimed that he was in their captivity and complained that the garden management was not cooperating with them.
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October - 23 
One person, identified as Sunny Bidla, was arrested along with 10-gram heroin on October 23 in Sector-28 of Chandigarh, reports The Times of India. "During interrogation, Sunny revealed that he used to sell a gram of heroin for Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 i
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One person, identified as Sunny Bidla, was arrested along with 10-gram heroin on October 23 in Sector-28 of Chandigarh, reports The Times of India. "During interrogation, Sunny revealed that he used to sell a gram of heroin for Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 in and around the city" said an unnamed Police official.
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October - 23 
Terrorism is the single biggest threat not only to international peace and security, but also to development, said Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar said on October 23, reports The Times of India. “The growing linkages between terroris
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Terrorism is the single biggest threat not only to international peace and security, but also to development, said Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar said on October 23, reports The Times of India. “The growing linkages between terrorist groups and cross-border operations including terror financing networks, and the spread of hateful ideologies through modern communication technologies have left no country untouched by this scourge... As a group whose citizens stand to lose the most, our collective actions must match our words. Our fight against terrorism has to be fought collectively and across all fronts,'' he added. The minister also called for boosting collective efforts for cooperation among member-states to confront the scourge of terrorism, including through “exchange of information and best practices, preventing misuse of modern technologies, monitoring illicit financial flows and cooperating in investigation and judicial procedures''.
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October - 23 
The comprehensive crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2017, suggests that Chhattisgarh continues to be the hardest hit Indian State by violence and crime unleashed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoi
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The comprehensive crime statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2017, suggests that Chhattisgarh continues to be the hardest hit Indian State by violence and crime unleashed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The New Indian Express. As per the statistics, out of the total 82 murders by the Maoists, as many as 72 were killed in Chhattisgarh alone. The report covering various categories of crimes by “Anti-National Elements” revealed that the 652 offences were committed by the Maoists. Out of these Chhattisgarh has reported 492 incidents, which is way ahead of other Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States. Next comes Jharkhand (30) followed by Andhra Pradesh (16) and Telangana (12) on crime cases reported by Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWE]. West Bengal where the Naxalism emerged as extreme left radical communist ideology in 1967 has recorded zero cases. Among the incidents of violence unleashed by anti-National elements in 2017, the crime lodged against the Maoists is 493 which is higher than the combined registered cases of 290 — that included north-east insurgency (113) and terrorists including Jihadi (177). Cited as the repository of information on crime and criminals, the NCRB data divulged that Chhattisgarh is the only state where 32 incidents of loot/robbery and 41 of arsons in connection with crimes registered against Maoists were reported. The State has also registered the most number of cases on Explosive Substances Act (27), Arms Act (6) and other crimes on different sections of Indian Penal Code (36), damages to public property (2). Telangana and Kerala had just nine cases each as the offences committed under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other IPC crimes recorded. While Chhattisgarh has the highest 34 cases reported under the other ‘Special and Local Laws’ (SLL) crimes followed by the Jharkhand with 21 and Andhra Pradesh with just 2 registered. There are no incidents of extortion reported from any of the 14 Naxal-affected districts of Chhattisgarh, while the States of Telangana and Jharkhand reported 3 and 2 incidents of extortions respectively. There are 147 Maoists killed by the security forces compared to 117 terrorists and 7 insurgents killed as per the latest NCRB data.
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October - 23 
The Union Home Secretary, A. K. Bhalla held a high-level meeting discussing anti-Maoist (Communist Party of India-Maoist, CPI-Maoist) strategy and development works in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh o
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The Union Home Secretary, A. K. Bhalla held a high-level meeting discussing anti-Maoist (Communist Party of India-Maoist, CPI-Maoist) strategy and development works in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Dev Discourse. The division, comprising Districts of Bastar, Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Kanker, Kondagaon and Narayanpur, has been plagued by Maoist insurgency for the last three decades. "An elaborate discussion was held on LWE and related issues during the meeting at the Bastar Collector's office in Jagdalpur, a senior Police Official said. The meeting was attended by Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Arvind Kumar, Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Rajiv Bhatnagar, State Chief Secretary (CS) Sunil Kujur, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Home C. K. Khetan, ACS Panchayat and Rural Development R. P. Mandal and Director General of Police (DGP) D. M. Awasthi, the Official said. Also, Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SP) of all seven Districts of Bastar division and senior Officials of the CRPF posted in these districts were also present. The strategy against the Maoists and development works being carried out in the insurgency-hit area were reviewed, the Official further said adding that emphasis was laid on the need to improve road and mobile connectivity and State Officials were also directed to expedite development works. Stress was also put on enhancing coordination among Naxal-affected States in operations against the Maoists.
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October - 23 
Three youths were arrested on October 23 with arms and ammunition from Niglok area in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Two pistols and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees who were identified as Biteswar Kumb
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Three youths were arrested on October 23 with arms and ammunition from Niglok area in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Two pistols and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees who were identified as Biteswar Kumbang, Charan Rabha and Sanjay Sah.
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October - 24 
A truck driver and a conductor were shot dead and another trader injured by unidentified militants in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the militants fired at the two trucks carrying
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A truck driver and a conductor were shot dead and another trader injured by unidentified militants in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the militants fired at the two trucks carrying apple at Chitragam in Zainapora area of Shopian District in this evening and set the trucks on fire. The truck driver lIyas Ahmad Khan son of Nazar Khan of Alwar in Rajasthan, and conductor of the truck who has not been identified died on the spot. Another truck driver Jeevan Singh son of Bakshi Singh of Kartarpur was critically injured in the attack.
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October - 24 
A woman was killed and seven civilians were injured as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire in Tanghdar and Trehgam sectors in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army retaliated heavily inflicting casua
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A woman was killed and seven civilians were injured as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire in Tanghdar and Trehgam sectors in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army retaliated heavily inflicting casualties on Pakistan. The woman identified as Hameeda Fatima wife of Riyaz Shah was killed and three other civilians Gulistan, Zalnao and Nuzhat were injured in Pingla Haribal village in Tanghdar. The shell landed on two adjacent houses in which these people were killed and three others were also injured. Four persons were injured in Drangyari area of Trehgam sector in Kupwara sector, when Pakistani troops opened heavy mortar fire. Army gave befitting reply to Pakistani troops.
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October - 24 
According to a recent intelligence input, Pakistan-based terrorist organisations Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have planned to carry out attacks on the offices of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Indian Armed Forces in the na
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According to a recent intelligence input, Pakistan-based terrorist organisations Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have planned to carry out attacks on the offices of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Indian Armed Forces in the national capital, Delhi, reports The Times of India. The terrorist groups are headed by LeT 'founder' and JuD 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. As per the input terrorists are also planning to target residential areas of Police personnel as well as Police and paramilitary forces’ offices.
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October - 24 
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur are on edge with the “deadline” for settling the Naga political issue drawing near, reports The Sangai Express on October 25. The Governments and civil society organisations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur
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Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur are on edge with the “deadline” for settling the Naga political issue drawing near, reports The Sangai Express on October 25. The Governments and civil society organisations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur have made it clear that they would not compromise on their territorial integrity. Though the contents of the Framework Agreement signed with NSCN-IM in August 2015 are not known, Nagaland’s neighbours have been wary of the outfit’s demand for ‘nagalim’ or ‘greater Nagaland’. This would entail redrawing of boundaries to bring all Naga-inhabited areas in the North East under one administrative umbrella. There have been indications that the NSCN-IM has dropped this demand, but its insistence on a separate “Naga National flag” and “Naga Yezabo (Constitution)” has raised fears about a Nagalim-like arrangement in some form or the other. The map of Nagalim, released by NSCN-IM a few years ago, spreads over 1,03,473 square kilometeres beyond the 16,527 square kilometre area of Nagaland. It includes the Anjaw, Changlang, Lohit, Longding, Namsai and Tirap Districts of Arunachal Pradesh; Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Districts and parts of Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar and Tinsukia Districts in Assam; and Chandel, Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Senapati, Tamenglong, Tengnoupal and Ukhrul Districts of Manipur.
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October - 24 
As per a dossier prepared by Indian intelligence agencies, Indian-origin Canadian Sikh leader Jagmeet Singh, the founder of New Democratic Party (NDP), provides shelter to pro-Khalistan activist groups in Canada which have their base in Pakistan, rep
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As per a dossier prepared by Indian intelligence agencies, Indian-origin Canadian Sikh leader Jagmeet Singh, the founder of New Democratic Party (NDP), provides shelter to pro-Khalistan activist groups in Canada which have their base in Pakistan, reports Times Now on October 25. Further, he had led several anti-India protests in the United States (US) following the present Indian government’s move to revoke special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh’s move to organise a conference of pro-Khalistan activists in Ontario, Canada in 2013 has surprised the Indian establishment, knowing that he was born to immigrant Indian parents. In 2015, when Singh was a Member of the Legislature of NDP, he made an appearance at a pro-Khalistan rally in San Francisco, US and supported Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, killed in Operation Blue Star. A year later, he supported the use of violence as a legitimate means of resistance to achieve Khalistan. His proximity to sympathisers of Talwinder Singh Parmar, the alleged mastermind of Kanishka (Air India) bombing, has also been a point of debate in Canada. Parmar was the leader of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
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October - 24 
East Mojo further adds on October 24 that Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) stated that “…And that in any given situation, the church would continue to stand above the solution and pray that unity and mutual understanding prevailed among the lea
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East Mojo further adds on October 24 that Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) stated that “…And that in any given situation, the church would continue to stand above the solution and pray that unity and mutual understanding prevailed among the leaders in particular and the Nagas in general”
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October - 24 
Four persons posing as cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on charges of extorting money from a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), in Kakarigumma under Laxmipur block of
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Four persons posing as cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on charges of extorting money from a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), in Kakarigumma under Laxmipur block of Koraput District of Odisha on October 24, reports Odisha Sun Times. Laxmipur Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashwini Kumar Naik said, INR 30,000 cash, a mobile, Maoist posters, a country made gun and one motorcycle were seized from the possession of the fake Maoists. One of the four accused allegedly called up Bhitargada Sarpanch Shreedhara Jani on September 28 and demanded INR 100,000 for purchase of guns. The accused also put up two posters in Girliput village while issuing threatens to the Sarpanch. Fearing attack on him, the Sarpanch handed over INR 50,000 to the accused in Jholaguda forest on October 2. The Sarpanch, however, sought help from Police after the four Maoist imposters called up him asking for the remaining INR 50,000 on October 6. Based on the complaint, police registered a case and Police raided different places. Suspecting the involvement of one Gobind Jani of Uparkanti village under Semiliguda Block, Police detained him.
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October - 24 
In a major attempt of sabotage to infrastructure, suspected militants, cut out a portion of two limbs of 400 KV electricity transmission tower in Chitragam village of Shopian District on October 24, reports Economic Times. News 18 reports further add
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In a major attempt of sabotage to infrastructure, suspected militants, cut out a portion of two limbs of 400 KV electricity transmission tower in Chitragam village of Shopian District on October 24, reports Economic Times. News 18 reports further adds that Officials say fortunately the tower number 348, which was targeted, is a suspension tower. “The suspension tower stands between two towers, and is meant to be for the support of other structures,” said one of them.
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October - 24 
India and Pakistan on October 24 signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the Darbar Sahib (Narowal District), Pakistan, reports The Times of India. The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Na
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India and Pakistan on October 24 signed an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the Darbar Sahib (Narowal District), Pakistan, reports The Times of India. The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur. Under the agreement, the pilgrims would come in the morning and return in the evening after visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. At least 5,000 pilgrims will be allowed to visit the holy site every day without a visa. Each visitor would be required to pay US $20 as fee, though India has requested Pakistan not to charge the Indian pilgrims. The agreement was finalised after three rounds of negotiations. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan would formally inaugurate the corridor on November 9, 2019
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October - 24 
Intelligence agencies have informed Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir that terrorists are using banned outfits such as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) to radicalise schoolchildren in the Valley, reports India Today on October 25. Now, terrorist outfits are
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Intelligence agencies have informed Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir that terrorists are using banned outfits such as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) to radicalise schoolchildren in the Valley, reports India Today on October 25. Now, terrorist outfits are using the JeI cadre of this outfit to radicalise schoolchildren and start a parallel schooling system. There are reports that JeI has been trying to establish a parallel schooling system at a local level in Kashmir to start an anti-government narrative among children.
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October - 24 
Nagaland Police, in a significant development, has reportedly asked the unit commandants of Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) to keep at least two months stock of rations in view of the “fluid” situation in Nagaland, reports
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Nagaland Police, in a significant development, has reportedly asked the unit commandants of Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) to keep at least two months stock of rations in view of the “fluid” situation in Nagaland, reports East Mojo on October 25. In separate directives, issued recently, the Nagaland Government has already asked its employees not to make any statements or views/opinions in the press, social media, public meetings, etc, criticising its policies and actions. Nagaland Government also asked all Deputy Commissioners, additional deputy commissioners, sub-divisional officers and extra-assistant commissioners to remain at their respective places of posting and within their jurisdiction till further orders.
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October - 24 
NSCN-IM ‘army chief’ Anthony Shimray confirmed that the Naga peace talks will continue beyond October 31, reports New Indian Express on October 25. He stated that “That (deadline of October 31) will be extended after today’s (October 24) talks. It wi
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NSCN-IM ‘army chief’ Anthony Shimray confirmed that the Naga peace talks will continue beyond October 31, reports New Indian Express on October 25. He stated that “That (deadline of October 31) will be extended after today’s (October 24) talks. It will be extended and there will be further consultations,” he told this newspaper. “…The peace process will continue. It was not spelt out (during Thursday’s talks) but it is in that way”. Earlier Government of India (GoI) had set a deadline of October 31 to find a solution to the Naga issue. He also added that it was more or less agreed that both sides needed to discuss further and consult people, including different stakeholders. He added that the interlocutor in Naga talks, RN Ravi (Governor), would return to Nagaland. Shimray said the twin issues of ‘Naga national flag’ and ‘Naga constitution’ were raised during the meeting but remained inconclusive, as they were neither accepted or rejected.
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October - 24 
On October 24, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. According to a senior official of the intelligence wing of the Assam Police as many as 54 milit
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On October 24, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. According to a senior official of the intelligence wing of the Assam Police as many as 54 militants including 42 from ULFA-I have surrendered till October 18. PK Bhuyan, the Deputy Inspector General of Police stated that “One of the big reasons for the surrender is because after the operations, the ULFA-I members had to disperse from their camps. It seems that has demoralised them”. The Northeast Today adds that the surrendered militants were identified as Bijitkanti Bora alias Luit Asom and Pranjal Kotoky alias Rana Asom.
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October - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The Pioneer. Additional Superintendent of Police (A
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The Pioneer. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kanker Kirtan Rathor informed, “BSF’s 175, 157, and 82nd battalions along with district police had launched a massive combing operation in four police station limits including- Badgaon, Durgkondal, Partappur and Siksod. On Thursday afternoon team of 175th battalion BSF had a face-off with Maoist team in the forest Markachua and Urpanjur which resulted in intense gun battle.”Soon Maoist lost their ground and slipped into the forest, the ASP said while adding during the searching of area Police found two cooker Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing 2 kilograms and 3 kilograms each, wire bundles, detonators, remote control, calculator, axe, knives, camera pen, radio, umbrella, backpacks, medicines and other items of daily use in huge quantity.
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October - 24 
The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder on October 24 in the international border of Amritsar District, Punjab, reports The Times of India. A release issued by the BSF stated that the intruder had crossed the border when he was
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The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder on October 24 in the international border of Amritsar District, Punjab, reports The Times of India. A release issued by the BSF stated that the intruder had crossed the border when he was spotted by a BSF patrolling party that warned him against moving towards the border fence. The intruder didn’t listen and continued to move, following which the BSF patrol opened fire and shot him dead.
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October - 24 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 24 produced Dawood Ibrahim Kasker's close associate, Iqbal Mirchi's aide Humayun Merchant at PMLA Court and sent to judicial custody, reports India Today. While investigating and tracking the properties bel
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 24 produced Dawood Ibrahim Kasker's close associate, Iqbal Mirchi's aide Humayun Merchant at PMLA Court and sent to judicial custody, reports India Today. While investigating and tracking the properties belonging to Mirchi, the ED had found that money received from sales and mortgage of the said properties was laundered out of the country and reportedly used for terror financing. Humayun Merchant was arrested on October 22, 2019 after his role of acting as front and facilitator for sale of properties belonging to Iqbal Mirchi came to light with the arrests of Haroun Yusuf and Ranjit Singh Bindra. Another accused Rinku Deshpande who had helped receive funds worth INR 304 million into her accounts for Mirchi's property deals, will be produced in the PMLA court on October 25.
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October - 24 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 24 filed a supplementary chargesheet against alleged Islamic State (IS) militant Riyas Aboobacker alias Riyas A in the Kasaragod case before a Special Court at Ernakulam District, Kerala, reports Tim
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 24 filed a supplementary chargesheet against alleged Islamic State (IS) militant Riyas Aboobacker alias Riyas A in the Kasaragod case before a Special Court at Ernakulam District, Kerala, reports Times Now. Riyas was arrested on 28 April, 2019 from Palakkad District, Kerala for allegedly conspiring to commit a terrorist act in the state. The probe by NIA revealed that a conspiracy was hatched from mid-2015 onwards by 14 people from Kasaragod District, Kerala to join and support IS in Afghanistan and Syria. They joined the terror outfit around May or July 2016. In April, 2019 the NIA learnt that Aboobacker and his three associates were radicalised through social media platforms by Abdul Rashid Abdulla and Ashfak Majeed. The investigation found out that Aboobacker, from July 2018, had contacted his associates and shared the ideology of the ISIS. In October, 2019 he organised conspiracy meetings at Kochi (Ernakulam District) where he had decided to carry out suicide attacks for furthering the terror outfit's activities in India.
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October - 24 
The October 24 negotiations between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) held in New Delhi ended on an inconclusive note, reports Assam Tribune. However, the two sides are again slated to meet ahe
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The October 24 negotiations between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) held in New Delhi ended on an inconclusive note, reports Assam Tribune. However, the two sides are again slated to meet ahead of the October 31 deadline. According to sources “Today’s Indo-Naga talk was inconclusive with no breakthrough. Could not reach consensus. The fate of flag and constitution now lies upon the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”. Sources also added that after over three hours of negotiations, both sides failed to come to any conclusion; however, it was informed that the next meeting with the NSCN-IM will again be held in the next few days
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October - 24 
Two Government schools were set on fire by unidentified militants at Chawalgam in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. In 2008 and 2010, similar situation was witnessed when about 100 school buildings were torc
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Two Government schools were set on fire by unidentified militants at Chawalgam in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. In 2008 and 2010, similar situation was witnessed when about 100 school buildings were torched by unidentified militants.
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October - 24 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) stated that categorically stated that the Zeliangrong people will not remain silent if the final result of the Indo-Naga talk is not favourable to the Zeliangrong people, reports The Sangai Express on October 25. In a p
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) stated that categorically stated that the Zeliangrong people will not remain silent if the final result of the Indo-Naga talk is not favourable to the Zeliangrong people, reports The Sangai Express on October 25. In a press release ZUF claimed that Zeliangrong people’s demand is to live together under a separate administrative unit either in the Indian Union or Nagalim. It then urged the Government of India to look into the long pending issue of the Zeliangrong people and to grant a separate State or Union Territory for the Zeliangrong people living as minorities in the States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.
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October - 25 
Amid terror threat from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), unprecedented security arrangements have been made in the national capital, Delhi on the eve of Diwali, reports Outlook India on October 26. The threat is reportedly based on a series of telephonic inte
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Amid terror threat from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), unprecedented security arrangements have been made in the national capital, Delhi on the eve of Diwali, reports Outlook India on October 26. The threat is reportedly based on a series of telephonic intercepts involving two Jaish commanders from across the border. In Delhi, security is at the highest alert in Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh localities. A general alert was also sounded in other metros, including Mumbai (Mumbai City District), Maharashtra, Bengaluru (Bangalore Urban District), Karnataka and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad District), Gujarat.
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October - 25 
An Army trooper was wounded in a Cease Fire Violation (CFV) in Mendhar area of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An Army trooper was wounded in a Cease Fire Violation (CFV) in Mendhar area of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 25 
Another incident of CFV was recorded in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Another incident of CFV was recorded in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 25 
Based on interrogation of the surrendered militants another operation was launched by Security Forces (SFs) on October 25 at Tekri area in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. Two more ULFA-I militants surrendered to SFs during the opera
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Based on interrogation of the surrendered militants another operation was launched by Security Forces (SFs) on October 25 at Tekri area in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. Two more ULFA-I militants surrendered to SFs during the operation. The militants were identified as ‘corporal’ Sonjuk Asom alias Milan Jyoti Mohanto and ‘lance corporal’ Puron Asom alias Kolyan Boruah. Two AK series rifles, 120 rounds of ammunition four magazines and one grenade were recovered from the militants.
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October - 25 
Describing Pakistan as the "contemporary epicenter" of terrorism, the Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu said on October 25 that Islamabad must decisively abjure terrorism for its own good, for that of its neighbours and for the good of the wor
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Describing Pakistan as the "contemporary epicenter" of terrorism, the Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu said on October 25 that Islamabad must decisively abjure terrorism for its own good, for that of its neighbours and for the good of the world, reports The Times of India. Naidu noted that terrorism's capacity to inflict damage has multiplied with the diffusion of information technology, giving terrorist organisations offensive cyber capabilities. "The only way to fight this menace is to strengthen and implement, without exception, all existing international laws and mechanisms to combat terrorists and their enablers," he said, adding that there cannot be any justification for violent extremist ideologies and terrorist actions. "I call upon all our NAM partners to come together to forge a common front against terror in all its forms. We must do this by stepping up inter-agency coordination, exchanging information, and strengthening the existing legal framework by endorsing the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) proposed by India in 1996. All this is really possible when we have a clear commitment to zero tolerance towards terrorism," Naidu further said.
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October - 25 
Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), the Dimapur Commissioner of Police and all Superintendent of Police (SP) have been directed to take preventive measures in view of reports of mobilisation by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muiv
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Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), the Dimapur Commissioner of Police and all Superintendent of Police (SP) have been directed to take preventive measures in view of reports of mobilisation by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports Assam Tribune on October 26. According to sources, many top NSCN-IM leaders feel that the outcome of the ongoing peace talks may not be according to demands of outfit. According to Police, NSCN-IM has instructed its ‘officers’, especially JC ‘battalion’ (Kiphire) and the Yenbemo ‘battalion’ (Tuensang) to safeguard the arms and ammunition available with them and shift them to villages adjacent to these camps. Moreover, inputs also indicate shifting of weapons housed with the senior leadership residing in Dimapur. Separate inputs further suggest that on the directives of the top echelons of the NSCN-IM, the outfit has started mobilising their cadres at strategic locations in Dimapur, Zunheboto and other areas of Nagaland.
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October - 25 
Nagaland Postreports that 17 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders including former ‘kilo kilonser’ Hukavi Yeputhomi joined Naga National Political Group (NNPG) on October 25 in New Delhi. In a declaration Hukavi Yeputh
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Nagaland Postreports that 17 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders including former ‘kilo kilonser’ Hukavi Yeputhomi joined Naga National Political Group (NNPG) on October 25 in New Delhi. In a declaration Hukavi Yeputhomi stated that he along with his co-workers have decided to join the WC,NNPG on their own volition and with deep conviction at the “decisive hour for the Naga people” when an agreement was to have been inked with the government of India “without compromising on our history and identity’. Hukavi said though he was at the negotiating table till October 24, 2019, he realised that NSCN-IM) chief negotiator would “remain insensitive to our people’s plea for honourable and acceptable solution.” Hukavi said his decision was based on “our people’s desire for a peaceful co-existence between Nagaland and India.” Hukavi was received into NNPG by Neokpao Konyak and Kitovi Zhimomi. An NSCN-IM senior leader stated that Hukavi has defected to “one of the groups”. However, the leader also claimed that Hukavi was not a permanent member of NSCN-IM negotiation team. However, other sources stated that Hukavi was part of the 15-member NSCN (I-M) delegation, that held the crucial October 24 meeting in New Delhi. With just couple of days before the expiry of the three-month deadline, speculation is rife on whether the Government of India and NSCN (I-M) would be able to settle the Naga flag and constitution demand in the next meeting, tentatively, scheduled to be held on October 28 or October 29.
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October - 25 
NSCN-IM quashed reports suggesting that around 300 of its cadres have fled Camp Hebron in Dimapur in Nagaland on October 23 and entered Manipur border, before moving towards China via Moreh (Manipur), reports East Mojo on October 26. An NSCN-IM leade
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NSCN-IM quashed reports suggesting that around 300 of its cadres have fled Camp Hebron in Dimapur in Nagaland on October 23 and entered Manipur border, before moving towards China via Moreh (Manipur), reports East Mojo on October 26. An NSCN-IM leader stated that “Not true at all. We have our men everywhere. But no such huge numbers of our men have moved out”.
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October - 25 
On October 25, a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction was arrested from Kohima in Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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On October 25, a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction was arrested from Kohima in Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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October - 25 
On October 25, four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Margherita area in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered militants were identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Pabitro Asom alias Phamen Mo
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On October 25, four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Margherita area in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered militants were identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Pabitro Asom alias Phamen Moran, ‘corporal’ Aluk Asom alias Mintu Moran, ‘lance corporal’ Merchant Asom alias Pranjit Moran and ‘lance corporal’ Abon Asom alias Rajib Moran. Four AK series rifles, 275 rounds of ammunition, nine magazines and one grenade were recovered from the surrendered militants.
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October - 25 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a road roller and two tractors including a water tanker at Chamarua village under the Amas Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on October 25, reports The Time
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a road roller and two tractors including a water tanker at Chamarua village under the Amas Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on October 25, reports The Times of India. According to reports the vehicles belonged to a construction company and were engaged in road construction work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Prima facie it appeared that Maoists torched the vehicles after the construction company refused to pay extortion money to them. However, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the District, Rajiv Mishra claimed that “the contractor, who is engaged in the road construction work, has never complained of any extortion being demanded by the Maoists operating in the region,” adding that some local miscreants had been indulging in such activities in the recent past.
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October - 25 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) enforce a 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) call in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 25, reports Orissa Post. According to sources, the Maoists blocked the stretches of NH-59 connecting
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) enforce a 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) call in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 25, reports Orissa Post. According to sources, the Maoists blocked the stretches of NH-59 connecting Daringbadi – Baliguda and Gopalpur – Raipur by felling logs on the road. Besides, the Maoists have put up banners asking people to join their struggle against the Government. They accused the Government to be conspiring to hand over forest resources to multinationals. They have also posted the October and November edition of a monthly mouthpiece named ‘Biplabi Dengura’.
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October - 25 
The formal meeting between government of India and WC of NNPGs has been re-scheduled to next week. However, an informal meeting is likely to take place on October 26 (today), adds Nagaland Post.
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The formal meeting between government of India and WC of NNPGs has been re-scheduled to next week. However, an informal meeting is likely to take place on October 26 (today), adds Nagaland Post.
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October - 25 
The vehicular movement was badly affected as the Maoists observed 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) in Rayagada District of Odisha on October 25, reports Odisha Sun Times. The Maoists staged road blockade by placing uprooted trees on major roads conne
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The vehicular movement was badly affected as the Maoists observed 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) in Rayagada District of Odisha on October 25, reports Odisha Sun Times. The Maoists staged road blockade by placing uprooted trees on major roads connecting to Berhampur, Phulbani and Bhanjanagar from the District. The call for bandh was called by Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagavali (BGN) division of CPI-Maoist against anti-Maoist operation in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Apart from Rayagada, the Maoists urged people to observe bandh in Nabarangpur District of the State as a Maoist poster reportedly by Chhattisgarh-Mainpur division was spotted at Khalepara village under Raighar Police Station limits of the District. The poster opposed Centre and State’s anti-Maoist policy. Through the poster, the Maoists sought support from the locals to makethe shutdown successful against Government. In view of safety of passengers, Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) suspended its bus operation on 17 routes across the State. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Saravana Vivek M. said, the authorities beefed up 10 company forces of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, the District Voluntary Force (DVF) Jawans (troopers) in the District to avoid any untoward incident. Also, the combing operation has been intensified in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected Koraput, Kandhamal and Kalahandi Districts by sealing Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB).
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October - 26 
A hardcore cadre of CPI-Maoist was arrested from Panari village under Charka Patthar Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 26, reports UNI. The arrested cadre has been identified as Chhote Lal Marandi alias Hijju Murmu, a native
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A hardcore cadre of CPI-Maoist was arrested from Panari village under Charka Patthar Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 26, reports UNI. The arrested cadre has been identified as Chhote Lal Marandi alias Hijju Murmu, a native of the said village in the District. According to reports, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police arrested the Maoist on the basis of specific intelligence input. Chhote Lal was involved in the murder of one Reetlal Yadav, a native of Khalari village under Khaira Police Station limits in the District.
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October - 26 
Concerned at the misinformation being spread about India by Pakistan and Khalistani insurgents in the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, and its effect on the young Sikhs, the Indian government is bringing to India a batch of you
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Concerned at the misinformation being spread about India by Pakistan and Khalistani insurgents in the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, and its effect on the young Sikhs, the Indian government is bringing to India a batch of youngsters from these countries to get them acquainted about Sikhism, reports indiatvnews.com on October 27. The second generation of Sikh youth have mostly grown up on the anti-India propaganda propounded by Sikh extremist leaders and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "Pakistan wants to create trouble in India. After revocation of Article 370, they are finding it difficult to do so in Kashmir. Their second agenda is to do something in Punjab in the name of Khalistan...Now they are getting more support from abroad, particularly from Canadian Sikhs and in the UK and the US. There is little support for Khalistan in India, especially in Punjab. So by inaugurating a corridor, opening a university in the name of Guru Nanak, they want to show that Pakistan and Imran Khan care for Punjab." said security expert Jai Kumar Verma.
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October - 26 
Manipur Government has sought additional Central security force amidst the unabated public alert campaigns on Naga peace talks across the valley areas of the state, reports Nagaland Post on October 27. Government had already put on alert the Police a
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Manipur Government has sought additional Central security force amidst the unabated public alert campaigns on Naga peace talks across the valley areas of the state, reports Nagaland Post on October 27. Government had already put on alert the Police and state Security Forces ever since people staged widespread demonstrations after reports that autonomy may be granted to Nagas in Manipur and Arunachal while setting October 31 deadline to wind up the process for peace talks. Besides the Police and other state security forces, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will assist the Police in the maintenance of law and order. Government of India (GoI) has agreed to send 15 additional companies of paramilitary force from the neighbouring Assam. Moreover, 1500 personnel of Manipur Rifles and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) has been kept on reserve.
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October - 27 
Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) was violated by Pakistan on October 27 when it targeted forward posts and villages with small arms and mortar shells in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District, reports News 18. The officials said there was no report of any c
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Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) was violated by Pakistan on October 27 when it targeted forward posts and villages with small arms and mortar shells in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District, reports News 18. The officials said there was no report of any casualty or injury in the cross-border firing. According to official figures, Pakistan army violated ceasefire along the LoC over 2,100 times this year, leaving 29 Indians dead, of which eight including five security personnel were killed in October.
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October - 27 
Data released by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has revealed that shortage of staff in Assam police, reports The Telegraph on October 28. According to BPRD data, although there should be one Policeman against 500 people in Assam
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Data released by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has revealed that shortage of staff in Assam police, reports The Telegraph on October 28. According to BPRD data, although there should be one Policeman against 500 people in Assam, in reality there is one policeman for 605 people. It says although a policeman ideally needs to cover 1.19 square kilometres, shortage of staff has forced him to cover 1.44 square kilometres. The data also indicate that there are 11,452 vacancies in Assam Police. The number of vacant posts of inspector is 75, that of sub-inspector 596 and assistant sub-inspector 210.
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October - 27 
Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Abhinav Kumar stated on October 27 that infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC) increase every year before the closure of the passes due to heavy snowfall in winter, reports Da
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Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Abhinav Kumar stated on October 27 that infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC) increase every year before the closure of the passes due to heavy snowfall in winter, reports Daily Excelsior. He also added that BSF and Army were working in synergy to foil any infiltration attempts by militants. He stated that “Around September every year, Pakistan violates ceasefire and tries to infiltrate militants into this side before the passes closed due to heavy snowfall. But all the infiltration attempts have been foiled by Army and BSF”.
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October - 27 
Islamic State (IS), had also tried to get a foothold in India first through Uttar Pradesh in 2016-17, reported Economic Times on. In May 2016 a purported IS video showed jihadists supposedly from India threatening to "return" to "avenge killing of Mu
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Islamic State (IS), had also tried to get a foothold in India first through Uttar Pradesh in 2016-17, reported Economic Times on. In May 2016 a purported IS video showed jihadists supposedly from India threatening to "return" to "avenge killing of Muslims in India". Two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, Abu Rashid Ahmad and Mohammad 'Bada' Sajid from Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh District were identified amongst those featured in this video. The release of this video led the then Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to intervene in the matter, announcing that the Centre was taking all steps to tackle the issue. The cause of concern for the Uttar Pradesh Police stemmed from arrest of two UP youths, Shakir and Rizwan, who were in touch with the IS through its social media network. Shakir was arrested by the Delhi Police on May 4, 2016 from Deoband in Saharanapur District for his alleged links with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) while Rizwan was held by the Mumbai Police from Kushinagar District in Uttar Pradesh on January 23, 2016. In March, 2017, investigators unearthed a suspected IS terror module operating in India. Ghaus Mohammed Khan, an ex-Indian Air Force officer, was the leader of the group planning attacks in the country. The Uttar Pradesh ATS on March 7, 2017 managed to kill a terrorist hiding inside a house in Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh ATS Inspector General Aseem Arun revealed that the neutralised terrorist was a member of the IS of Khorasan module. Terror suspects Atif and Danish were arrested in Lucknow by the NIA in connection with the Lucknow terror operation. The NIA then registered a First Information Report (FIR) in the IS- inspired cases in the Madhya Pradesh and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) terror operations.
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October - 27 
Nagaland Governor RN Ravi is slated to meet National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) delegation on October 28 (today) in New Delhi, reports Times of India. The meeting is significant as it takes place amid reports of the possibili
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Nagaland Governor RN Ravi is slated to meet National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) delegation on October 28 (today) in New Delhi, reports Times of India. The meeting is significant as it takes place amid reports of the possibility that Government may sign peace agreement with other Naga Groups, excluding NSCN-IM. According to a source “The Centre is likely to offer a middle path to the NSCN-IM. If everything goes fine, there will be a joint sitting between Ravi and the two other groups on October 29 itself to set the ground for the final agreement by this”. According to Nagaland Post, sources expressed hope that the meeting would be “significant as both the parties are keen to solve the issue at the earliest”. Depending on the outcome of October 28 and October 29 crucial meetings, Ravi is likely to convene a joint meeting with both the negotiating parties, NSCN-IM and Naga National Political Groups NNPGs where he is expected to work out modalities for all negotiating parties to jointly sign the final agreement.
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October - 27 
NNPGs has stated that Naga society has been demanding early solution from Government of India (GoI) and Naga Political parties, GoI has responded by deciding to act on the deadline as demanded by the Naga legislators and tribal leaders, reports Nagal
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NNPGs has stated that Naga society has been demanding early solution from Government of India (GoI) and Naga Political parties, GoI has responded by deciding to act on the deadline as demanded by the Naga legislators and tribal leaders, reports Nagaland Post on October 28. NNPG Working Committee (NNPG-WC) stated that “the position and status of elected representatives of Nagaland cannot remain lukewarm” and neither can they “choose to hide behind the boulders blocking the way” when Naga tribes have spelt out their position”. It also added that it was “time for political parties in Nagaland to clear their positions in the interest of the Naga people”.
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October - 27 
Prohibitory orders have been issued in Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh after unidentified assailants torched 14 houses belonging to a tribal community in a new settlement at Mabira area in Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast
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Prohibitory orders have been issued in Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh after unidentified assailants torched 14 houses belonging to a tribal community in a new settlement at Mabira area in Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Today on October 28. The incident took place near Khai-Hay Nallah under Tengapani Forest Reserve between October 12-15. The situation deteriorated on October 25 as protesters clashed with paramilitary forces at Jengthu Bridge during a rally organised by the Adi Students Union (ADISU). East Mojo adds that Superintendent of Police (SP) Ankit Singh stated that “"Saturday has remained peaceful. The last incident of violence was reported on Friday night at 7 pm when miscreants burnt down four houses and a shop at Old Mabira." ADISU and accused a few individuals of the All Tai Khampti Singpho Students' Union (ATKSSU) for the arson and demanded their immediate arrest.
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October - 27 
Six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were wounded after militants hurled a grenade at them on October 27 at Karan Nagar in Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior. The attack came at a time when Hurriyat Conference (HC) has called for
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Six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were wounded after militants hurled a grenade at them on October 27 at Karan Nagar in Srinagar District, reports Daily Excelsior. The attack came at a time when Hurriyat Conference (HC) has called for Lal Chowk march on October 27.
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October - 27 
Tamil Nadu tops the list of Indian states where anti-terror agencies have unearthed modules of Islamic State (IS) over a period of five years since 2014, reports Mumbai Mirror on October 28. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed to have
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Tamil Nadu tops the list of Indian states where anti-terror agencies have unearthed modules of Islamic State (IS) over a period of five years since 2014, reports Mumbai Mirror on October 28. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed to have arrested 127 IS sympathisers from across India since 2014 and the highest number of 33 were from Tamil Nadu. Uttar Pradesh was on second position from where 19 IS sympathisers were arrested, followed by 17 from Kerala, 14 from Telangana, 12 from Maharashtra, eight from Karnataka, seven from Delhi, four each from Uttarakhand and West Bengal and three from Jammu and Kashmir. The NIA arrested two persons each from Rajasthan and Gujarat and one each from Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
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October - 27 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Raj Kundra, husband of Hindi film Actress Shilpa Shetty, in connection with its money laundering probe against Dawood Ibrahim Kasker's close associate Iqbal Mirchi and others, reports news18 on October 28
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Raj Kundra, husband of Hindi film Actress Shilpa Shetty, in connection with its money laundering probe against Dawood Ibrahim Kasker's close associate Iqbal Mirchi and others, reports news18 on October 28. The central probe agency is looking at Kundra's purported dealings with Ranjeet Bindra and a firm called Bastian Hospitality in connection with this case.
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October - 27 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) warns that death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Islamic State (IS) chief signals danger and there could be revenge strikes, reports oneindia.com on October 28. While the IS did not elaborate on the group's geographical remit, I
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) warns that death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Islamic State (IS) chief signals danger and there could be revenge strikes, reports oneindia.com on October 28. While the IS did not elaborate on the group's geographical remit, Indian IB officials say that they will continue to target states in the South and also Jammu and Kashmir. In Kerala, Tamil Nadu, they have already got much of the traction and in the Valley, they would look to fill in a vacuum after the already existing groups have suffered such heavy losses. The 21 persons who left Kerala for Afghanistan are the ones to keep a close watch on. There are unconfirmed reports that one or two may have died in the bombings, while the others continue to remain there.
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October - 28 
A delegation of members of European Parliament on October 28 met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who pressed for urgent action against the countries using terrorism as a state policy, reports India Today. The delegation also met National Security Advis
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A delegation of members of European Parliament on October 28 met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who pressed for urgent action against the countries using terrorism as a state policy, reports India Today. The delegation also met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval who briefed them about the situation in Kashmir. During his interaction, the Prime Minister also drew the attention of the delegation, albeit in a veiled manner, to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism that is hurting Jammu and Kashmir and said urgent action needs to be taken against those supporting terrorism and using the menace as a state policy. He underlined the need for zero tolerance against terrorism.
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October - 28 
Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) will launch a massive protest on October 31 to register a strong opposition against any deal that could affect the territorial integrity of Manipur amid the Indo-Naga peace talks, reports Indian Ex
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Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) will launch a massive protest on October 31 to register a strong opposition against any deal that could affect the territorial integrity of Manipur amid the Indo-Naga peace talks, reports Indian Express on October 29. COCOMI is an umbrella body of several civil society organizations recently formed with the objective to lead agitation against any anti-state outcome from the talks. The objective of the proposed mass protest in Manipur is to coincide with the final settlement of the ongoing peace talks, which is likely to be finalized by October 31. Sunil Karam, convener COCOMI stated that protest could snowball into the worst form ever witnessed in the state — larger than the 2001 protests which resulted in the death of 18 civilians.
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October - 28 
East Mojo reports that during the meeting in New Delhi with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 28, Government of India (GoI) informed the participants that deadline of October 31, 2019 to conclude the negotiations
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East Mojo reports that during the meeting in New Delhi with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 28, Government of India (GoI) informed the participants that deadline of October 31, 2019 to conclude the negotiations with all Naga groups has been withdrawn. Unidentified sources in Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that “The Centre is unlikely to insist on October 31, 2019 as the deadline to sign the Naga peace talks.” Sources also added that “On October 31, 2019, two Union Territories (UTs) — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — are coming up. Amid increasing intervention from Pakistan, the Centre doesn’t want to take risk in law-and-order problem in other parts of the country, especially in the Northeast by unnecessarily sticking to a deadline. Since the GoI has already spent 22 long years, there is no harm in waiting for some more months to sign the Naga peace talks,” the sources said, adding: “Centre doesn’t want an unnecessary delay in inking the Naga peace process, but it doesn’t want to face any problem in the country, at least in the next 72 or 96 hours.”
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October - 28 
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its Annual Report for 2018-19 said, as many as 3,749 people lost their lives in 10,660 incidents of Maoist violence in 10 states since 2010, reports The Daily Pioneer on October 29. In the report, the Ministry said t
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its Annual Report for 2018-19 said, as many as 3,749 people lost their lives in 10,660 incidents of Maoist violence in 10 states since 2010, reports The Daily Pioneer on October 29. In the report, the Ministry said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) continues to be the most potent among various Left Wing Extremist [LWE] outfits in the country and responsible for more than 88 per cent of the total violent incidents and resultant deaths. “Amidst increasing reverses, the CPI-Maoist has been making efforts to expand to new areas along the inter-State borders without any significant success,” the report said. As per the report, the highest number of casualties took place in Chhattisgarh where 1,370 people were killed in 3,769 violent incidents perpetrated by the Maoists between 2010 and 2018. While 997 people were killed in 3,358 LWE incidents in Jharkhand, 387 people lost their lives in 1,526 violent incidents in Bihar during the same period. The 10 Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]-hit States are Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The declining trend in Naxal violence continued in 2018 as well. There has been an overall 26.7 per cent reduction in violent incidents — 1,136 incidents in 2013 to 833 incidents in 2018 — and 39.5 per cent reduction in LWE related deaths — 397 deaths in 2013 to 240 deaths in 2018. The casualties to Security Forces (SFs) declined by 10.7 per cent — 75 deaths in 2013 to 67 deaths in 2018 — and the number of LWE cadre eliminated went up by 65.4 per cent — 136 in 2013 to 225 in 2018. Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand together accounted for 71.7 per cent of violent incidents and 81.7 per cent of deaths. Odisha and Maharashtra accounted for 9 per cent each of the incidents and Bihar accounted for 7.1 per cent incidents in 2018. Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana together reported less than 4 per cent incidents, indicating at the negligible presence and influence of the ultras there. The geographical spread of LWE violence has also been shrinking considerably. In 2018, LWE violence was reported from 251 Police Stations in 60 districts spread across eight States as compared to 330 Police Stations in 76 districts spread over 10 States in 2013.
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October - 28 
Naga National Council (NNC) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) stated on October 28 that they will not recognise any settlement that violates ‘NNC Lakuti resolution of April 27, 1955’, reports Eastern Mirror.
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Naga National Council (NNC) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) stated on October 28 that they will not recognise any settlement that violates ‘NNC Lakuti resolution of April 27, 1955’, reports Eastern Mirror.
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October - 28 
Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has urged elected representatives to avoid a "neutral stand" and make clear their position, reports The Sangai Express on October 29. In a statement NNPGs stated that “Unresolved matters should be decided throug
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Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has urged elected representatives to avoid a "neutral stand" and make clear their position, reports The Sangai Express on October 29. In a statement NNPGs stated that “Unresolved matters should be decided through political and democratic process.... The position and status of elected representatives of Nagaland cannot remain lukewarm. They cannot choose to hide behind the boulders blocking the way”.
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October - 28 
On October 28, a suspected extortionist was arrested with a country made pistol from Ngakchoupokpi in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Ngasepam Ajitkumar alias Ajit.
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On October 28, a suspected extortionist was arrested with a country made pistol from Ngakchoupokpi in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Ngasepam Ajitkumar alias Ajit.
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October - 28 
Pakistan army on October 28 violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages with small arms firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshehra sector of Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 2.30 pm, Pa
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Pakistan army on October 28 violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages with small arms firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshehra sector of Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 2.30 pm, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars.
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October - 28 
Police and Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in the Kanilwan area of Bijbehara in Anantnag District in the night of October 28 after a truck driver was killed on October 28 (reported earlier by SATP) and during the search, recovered a dead
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Police and Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in the Kanilwan area of Bijbehara in Anantnag District in the night of October 28 after a truck driver was killed on October 28 (reported earlier by SATP) and during the search, recovered a dead body, reports Daily Excelsior. “Based on the preliminary investigation, it is learnt that the said individual was part of a group involved in terror crime incident at Kanilwan Bijbehara”, police said.
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October - 28 
The Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria met Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 28, to review the security situation along th
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The Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria met Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on October 28, to review the security situation along the borders, reports The Times of India. There have been a number of violations of the ceasefire by Pakistan in the past few days, with Indian troops retaliating effectively. Six to ten Pakistan Army personnel were killed and three terror camps destroyed in a retaliatory action by the Indian Army opposite the Tangdhar and Keran sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had said on October 20.
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October - 28 
The Security official added that Government has intelligence that armed NSCN (I-M) cadre plan to use the Samdrup Jhongkhar jungles along the India- Bhutan border, adds Hindustan Times on October 29. Separately, around another 250-armed cadre of the N
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The Security official added that Government has intelligence that armed NSCN (I-M) cadre plan to use the Samdrup Jhongkhar jungles along the India- Bhutan border, adds Hindustan Times on October 29. Separately, around another 250-armed cadre of the NSCN (I-M) are headed for Zaw Khawthar in Champai District of Mizoram to cross over into the Ri-Khawthar area of Myanmar. Other reports also indicate that a group led by ‘major general’ Absolom Tangkhul has moved into Myanmar after the last round of talks with Ravi failed.
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October - 28 
The Union Government on October 28 allowed a group of 27 European Members of European Parliamentarians (MEPs) to travel to Jammu and Kashmir on October 28 (today) to assess the ground situation, reports News 18. This would be the first visit to the s
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The Union Government on October 28 allowed a group of 27 European Members of European Parliamentarians (MEPs) to travel to Jammu and Kashmir on October 28 (today) to assess the ground situation, reports News 18. This would be the first visit to the state by a foreign delegation since the nullification of Article 370 on August 5, 2019.
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October - 28 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Manjakkatty under Attappady Block (administrative unit) in Palakkad District of
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Manjakkatty under Attappady Block (administrative unit) in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 28, reports The New Indian Express. The slain Maoists have been identified as Karthik alias Karthick alias Karthi from Tamil Nadu, Aravind alias Suresh and Sreemathi alias Jyoti, a woman cadre, both from Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka. The three were said to be members of Bhavani Dalam (armed squad) of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) of CPI-Maoist. According to Police, two groups of Thunderbolts, the elite Commando Force of Kerala Police, were on routine combing operations in the said forested area when a seven-member Maoist squad opened fire at them. The Maoists were killed when SFs returned the fire. The Police have recovered four fire arms including an AK-47 rifle from the incident spot. It is believed that four other members of the group, including Manivannan, the Maoist leader from Tamil Nadu, escaped the gun-battle. However, Manivannan is suspected to have suffered bullet injuries in the firing, said a senior Police Official.
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October - 28 
Unidentified militants killed a truck driver, Narayan Dutt, in Kanilwan area of Bijbehara of Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Dutt is a resident of Katra in Udhampur District, an unnamed Police official said.
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Unidentified militants killed a truck driver, Narayan Dutt, in Kanilwan area of Bijbehara of Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Dutt is a resident of Katra in Udhampur District, an unnamed Police official said.
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October - 28 
Unidentified terrorists on October 28 lobbed a grenade into a crowd waiting at a bus stop in Sopore town of Baramulla District, injuring at least 20 civilians, reports Daily Excelsior. Of the 20, six people are seriously injured and have been referre
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Unidentified terrorists on October 28 lobbed a grenade into a crowd waiting at a bus stop in Sopore town of Baramulla District, injuring at least 20 civilians, reports Daily Excelsior. Of the 20, six people are seriously injured and have been referred to a hospital in Srinagar. The others are undergoing treatment at a local hospital, local officials said.
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October - 29 
‘chairman’ Kamson Rongmei of the militant group Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) claimed that the militant formation has signed a ceasefire agreement with Government of India represented by RN Ravi in New Delhi on October 29, reports Assam Tribune.
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‘chairman’ Kamson Rongmei of the militant group Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) claimed that the militant formation has signed a ceasefire agreement with Government of India represented by RN Ravi in New Delhi on October 29, reports Assam Tribune.
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October - 29 
Amid speculations over the recent killings of four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 28-29, the State Police have issued major alert across the State, reports The New Indian Express on Octob
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Amid speculations over the recent killings of four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 28-29, the State Police have issued major alert across the State, reports The New Indian Express on October 30. A senior Police Officer said, “Security has been enhanced across the State with more focus being given on intelligence collection. This is an unprecedented situation in the State”. Meanwhile, specific alert has been issued for five northern Districts - Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram and Palakkad. A senior Police Officer from North Zone said the Districts are being closely watched since the movements of the Maoists have been reported more frequently in these Districts. Out of the five districts, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad have been declared as LWE(Left Wing Extremist)-affected Districts by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). In the recent report of MHA, 90 Districts in 11 States have been declared LWE-affected areas.
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October - 29 
Cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), set fire to three trucks in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on October 29, reports Yahoo News. Superintendent of Police, Mayur Pate
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Cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), set fire to three trucks in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on October 29, reports Yahoo News. Superintendent of Police, Mayur Patel, said, the TPC cadres set the three trucks on fire at a coal dump near the Katkumsandi Railway Station. Various coal companies dump coal produced by NTPC and Amrapali and Ashoka coal mining projects of the Central Coalfields Limited near the Katkumsandi railway station for transportation through railway rakes, Police said.
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October - 29 
GoI’s interlocutor R. N. Ravi also had a detailed discussion with the representatives of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) on October 29, reports The Assam Tribune.
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GoI’s interlocutor R. N. Ravi also had a detailed discussion with the representatives of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) on October 29, reports The Assam Tribune.
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October - 29 
Hindustan Times reports on October 29 that according to top security officials, about 90% of their fighting cadre has disappeared in anticipation of the talks failing and the Government signing a peace deal without NSCN-IM. The official also added th
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Hindustan Times reports on October 29 that according to top security officials, about 90% of their fighting cadre has disappeared in anticipation of the talks failing and the Government signing a peace deal without NSCN-IM. The official also added that, Indian Army troops in Nagaland have been re-deployed to position them better in case ceasefire agreement is abrogated by the NSCN (I-M). The Indian Army has also reached out to the Tatmadaw, the armed forces of Myanmar, to prevent NSCN (I-M) from using vast jungle tracts in Myanmar bordering India as a base. Earlier this month Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat was briefed about a possible breach of the ceasefire agreement.
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October - 29 
In a statement on October 29, NNPGs refuted allegations that it has forfeited the demand for Naga flag and constitution, reports Eastern Mirror. In a statement NNPGs stated that “To brand the WC of NNPGs as having forfeited the demands for flag or co
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In a statement on October 29, NNPGs refuted allegations that it has forfeited the demand for Naga flag and constitution, reports Eastern Mirror. In a statement NNPGs stated that “To brand the WC of NNPGs as having forfeited the demands for flag or constitution is bereft of truth when even the door for sovereignty and integration has not been sealed or culminated beyond redemption but to be pursued through peaceful, democratic approaches”.
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October - 29 
Khunti District Police raided Chutia area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on October 29, and arrested a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Harihar Mahto alias Harihar Sahu who has a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head, repor
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Khunti District Police raided Chutia area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on October 29, and arrested a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Harihar Mahto alias Harihar Sahu who has a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered two pistols and half dozen cartridges from Mahto. Khunti Superintendent of Police, Ashutosh Shekhar said that Harihar is a hardcore rebel belonging to PLFI. “Mahto, a resident of Karra Police Station of Khunti district was hiding at Chutia area in Ranchi. Karra Police raided the area on late Tuesday night with the help of Chutia Police team and arrested him. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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October - 29 
Militants in the evening of October 29 shot dead five laboures from West Bengal and injured another at Kitrusu village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. A police officer said that militants entered into a room where la
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Militants in the evening of October 29 shot dead five laboures from West Bengal and injured another at Kitrusu village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. A police officer said that militants entered into a room where labourers from West Bengal were staying and fired at them. An Army party reached the spot after hearing about the incident and recovered five bodies from the room. Later, police also arrived and took the possession of the bodies and four of them were later identified as Mursaleem Sheikh, Qamarudin, Mohammad Rafiq, Naeemudin Sheikh and Rafiqul Sheikh from Sagar Digi Murshidabad in West Bengal. Another labourer Zahoorudin from West Bengal also received injuries.
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October - 29 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) through its MIP alleged that, ‘Khehoi camp of Unification party’ [ NSCN-Unification] is training 80 Kukis from Manipur and described the move as “Singson’s [NSCN-U leader] sinister plan
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) through its MIP alleged that, ‘Khehoi camp of Unification party’ [ NSCN-Unification] is training 80 Kukis from Manipur and described the move as “Singson’s [NSCN-U leader] sinister plan to send back recruits to Manipur to join Kuki National Organisation (KNO) /SoO (Suspension of Operations)” and confront Nagas in pursuit of Kuki territorial council, reports Nagaland Post. the release alleged that the position of the Kukis as “historical refugee status” who are opposed to Naga political settlement based on Framework Agreement. NSCN-IM further alleged that NSCN-U, ‘’as part of the Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), had agreed with [Government of India] to go ahead [settle] with economic packages, they should not have “gone for other thing [training Kukis] which has nothing to do with contemporary needs of Nagas”.
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October - 29 
One more cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was shot dead by the Police at Manjakkatty under Attappady Block (administrative unit) in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 29 where three other Maoists were killed on October 28, ra
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One more cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was shot dead by the Police at Manjakkatty under Attappady Block (administrative unit) in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 29 where three other Maoists were killed on October 28, raising the death toll to four, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoist was identified as Manivasagam alias Manivannan from Tamil Nadu. He was the State secretary of CPI-Maoist in Tamil Nadu before the formation of Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee (WGSZC). He was the leader of Bhavani Dalam (armed squad). According to Police sources, the Maoists – who had opened fire at the Police on Monday (October 28) – fled the area but stayed near the encounter spot at night and on Tuesday morning, three of them again opened fire at the Police and revenue Officials when they started inquest proceedings. “The Thunderbolts took cover when Maoists opened fire. One Maoist was killed in the retaliatory firing,” the Police said, adding that the other two managed to escape. One of them was identified as Deepak from Jharkhand, who came to Kerala to train the members of newly-formed guerrilla zone. The identity of the second person could not be ascertained. The Police recovered arms including an assault rifle and documents from the encounter site. Further, the Police clarified that the two Maoists killed on Monday – were not Sreemathi and Suresh as reported earlier, but Rema and Aravind from Tamil Nadu.
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October - 29 
Pakistan-based terror groups may target Security Forces (SF) and government installations in Jammu and Kashmir, more particularly in Srinagar (Srinagar District) in the coming days to create a prolonged hostage-like situation to draw international at
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Pakistan-based terror groups may target Security Forces (SF) and government installations in Jammu and Kashmir, more particularly in Srinagar (Srinagar District) in the coming days to create a prolonged hostage-like situation to draw international attention, according to intelligence inputs, Daily Excelsior reports on October 30. Quoting the inputs, officials said the information has also indicated about plans of terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) to target SF personnel in the general areas of Zonakar, Rainawari, Safakadal and Dharamshal in Srinagar District. Likelihood of grenade attacks on SFs in a district headquarters town to create fear psychosis and threaten civilian authorities outside the Mini secretariat in another district have also been reported. According to the inputs, one of the airfields — Awantipora, Srinagar or Rangreth in the Kashmir valley — could be targets of possible attacks by some foreign terrorists. Terrorist outfits have been using posters in various parts of the Kashmir valley to disseminate threat messages to scare shopkeepers against defying call for a shutdown. The HM has warned fruit traders, truck drivers, Government and bank officials of dire consequences if the call for shutdown was not adhered to, an unnamed official said.
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October - 29 
Police said that militants fired upon Army’s patrolling party at Drabgam area of Pulwama District on October 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The 183 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was also deployed there for the area domination out
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Police said that militants fired upon Army’s patrolling party at Drabgam area of Pulwama District on October 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The 183 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was also deployed there for the area domination outside the examination centre. The CRPF returned the fire. However, militants fled but not before creating panic among the students who were appearing in the examination.
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October - 29 
RN Ravi the interlocutor for Naga talks and Governor of Nagaland reiterated on October 29 that October 31 deadline will be met under any circumstances, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that “the time-frame of October 31st stands. I have emphatically
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RN Ravi the interlocutor for Naga talks and Governor of Nagaland reiterated on October 29 that October 31 deadline will be met under any circumstances, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that “the time-frame of October 31st stands. I have emphatically reiterated today also”. He also added that the latest round of meeting was inconclusive but that both sides were “keen to resolve the issue”.
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October - 29 
Stone pelting incidents and pitched battles between protestors and Security Forces were witnessed in at least four dozen places across Jammu and Kashmir on October 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Over a dozen youth sustained injuries while as many priva
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Stone pelting incidents and pitched battles between protestors and Security Forces were witnessed in at least four dozen places across Jammu and Kashmir on October 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Over a dozen youth sustained injuries while as many private vehicles were also damaged in the clashes in Srinagar (Srinagar District). All the major roads were seen blocked and private transport largely off the roads throughout the day as 23 European Union Members of Parliament (MPs) arrived in Srinagar in the morning for two-day visit to Kashmir. The shops remained closed and traffic was off the roads. However, class 10th exams was conducted in which over 60,000 students appeared.
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October - 29 
The negotiations between the Government of India’s (GoI) interlocutor R. N. Ravi and a 15-member delegation of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) led by ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah remained inconclusive for the
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The negotiations between the Government of India’s (GoI) interlocutor R. N. Ravi and a 15-member delegation of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) led by ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah remained inconclusive for the third time on October 29, reports The Assam Tribune. Both GoI and NSCN-IM continued to maintain their respective stands, sources said.
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October - 29 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) annual report 2018-19 says that the internal security situation in the country remained under control during 2018 and UMHA through Central agencies trained 2,556 officers from state police forces in intellige
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) annual report 2018-19 says that the internal security situation in the country remained under control during 2018 and UMHA through Central agencies trained 2,556 officers from state police forces in intelligence collection in terror cases, reports New Indian Express on October 30. The officers were trained in 74 training programmes conducted between January 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019. The report further mentioned that the principal focus of the government on this front had been on countering terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, improving the security scenario in the north-eastern states, combating Left Wing Extremism or Maoism, and maintaining peace in the hinterland of the country. "The government of India in tandem with the state government of Jammu and Kashmir adopted a multipronged approach to contain cross border infiltration, promote economic activity, provide relief to victims and strengthen the state government security apparatus. It also followed a multipronged strategy to deal with insurgent and militant activities in the northeast region", it notes. During 2018-19, the UMHA added the names of Al-Qaida in Indian Sub-Continent (AQIS) and all its manifestations, Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Wilayat Khorasan or Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham-Khorasan (ISIS-K) and all its manifestations, the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and all its manifestations, and Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) and all its manifestations as terrorist organisations in the first schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967. The UMHA also actively participated in 18 Joint Working Group Meetings on counter-terrorism with countries like France, Canada, the United States (US), Australia, Russia, China, Britain, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Tunisia, Egypt, Uzbekistan and also with the European Country and at BRICS and BIMSTEC.
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October - 29 
Two dissident leaders from Manipur claiming to represent King Leishemba Sanajaoba have announced the launch of the "Manipur Government-in-exile" named as "The Manipur State Council" in the United Kingdom, reports Outlook India on October 30. Address
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Two dissident leaders from Manipur claiming to represent King Leishemba Sanajaoba have announced the launch of the "Manipur Government-in-exile" named as "The Manipur State Council" in the United Kingdom, reports Outlook India on October 30. Addressing a press conference, Yamben Biren, claiming to be the "Chief Minister of Manipur State Council" and Narengbam Samarjit, claiming to be the "Minister of External Affairs and Defence of Manipur State Council" said they were speaking on behalf of the 'Maharaja of Manipur' to formally launch the government-in-exile. Biren and Samarjit produced documents to show they have been granted political asylum in the UK in August this year. The duo said that after getting their asylum status in the UK, "the de jure government is shifted from Manipur to London". The duo further said that they would make an appeal to Queen Elizabeth II and after getting an order from the Privy Council they would move the United Nations for recognition.
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October - 30 
A conglomeration of almost all the major tribal organisations of Assam on October 30 demanded that the Centre re-notify the terms of references of the high-power committee it had constituted to suggest how to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, r
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A conglomeration of almost all the major tribal organisations of Assam on October 30 demanded that the Centre re-notify the terms of references of the high-power committee it had constituted to suggest how to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, reports The Telegraph. Coordination Committee of the Tribal Organisations of Assam met members of the committee and submitted a memorandum of demands and suggestions. The high-power committee, which was notified last month and has been holding hearings with various organisations, is expected to submit its recommendations to the Centre in about five months. Clause 6 envisages providing appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the “Assamese people”. These were the terms of reference given by the Union home ministry while forming the high-power committee.
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October - 30 
A NSCN-IM ‘senior commander’ stated that there will be bloodshed if NSCN-IM is kept out of the peace accord, reports The Print on October 31. The unidentified ‘commander’ stated that “There can never be peace without the NSCN (I-M)’s participation”.
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A NSCN-IM ‘senior commander’ stated that there will be bloodshed if NSCN-IM is kept out of the peace accord, reports The Print on October 31. The unidentified ‘commander’ stated that “There can never be peace without the NSCN (I-M)’s participation”. He also added that “The NSCN (I-M) has been struggling and fighting this battle for decades now,” he said. “How can there be peace if the government does not respect us? There will be bloodshed. If the government tries to wipe us out, they will have to pay a price.”. When asked about reports that Camp Hebron being emptied, the ‘commander’ stated that “The Hebron camp can never be emptied out. We are shifting some of our army men to some other places in keeping with requirements”.
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October - 30 
A suspected militant of unidentified militant affiliation was arrested on October 30 from Patsoi in Imphal West District Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Hijam Romesh. Three 9 mm pistols along with magazines and 22
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A suspected militant of unidentified militant affiliation was arrested on October 30 from Patsoi in Imphal West District Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Hijam Romesh. Three 9 mm pistols along with magazines and 22 lives ammunition, one .32 pistol with magazine and 22 live ammunition, 15 Chinese hand grenades, 15 pressure type detonators, one remote control and an IED circuit were recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 30 
East Mojo reports on October 30 that 22 NSCN-IM senior members reportedly defected to join NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U). According to reports out of the 22 members, 15 belonged to the ‘political’ section, the remaining seven were from the armed wing of
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East Mojo reports on October 30 that 22 NSCN-IM senior members reportedly defected to join NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U). According to reports out of the 22 members, 15 belonged to the ‘political’ section, the remaining seven were from the armed wing of the outfit. NSCN-U was formed in 2007.
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October - 30 
East Mojo reports that the October 30 meeting between GoI and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) might have yielded some positive outcomes. Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official expressed satisfaction over the outco
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East Mojo reports that the October 30 meeting between GoI and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) might have yielded some positive outcomes. Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official expressed satisfaction over the outcome and added that October 31 meeting is expected to bring a new chapter. The Source added that “Both the sides have expressed their willingness to sign the framework agreement in the spirit of peace in the region. However, framing of modalities will take some time”. Unidentified sources also added that GoI has accepted and granted the first condition of separate flag for the Nagas. But demands such as separate constitution and other issues will be dealt with later on.
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October - 30 
Economic Times reports on October 31 that NSCN-IM is believed to have accepted the solution offered by Government of India (GoI) on its demand for a ‘Greater Nagalim’, even as the stalemate over a separate flag and constitution continued.
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Economic Times reports on October 31 that NSCN-IM is believed to have accepted the solution offered by Government of India (GoI) on its demand for a ‘Greater Nagalim’, even as the stalemate over a separate flag and constitution continued.
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October - 30 
Government agencies estimate that NSCN-IM has has close to 7,000 cadres, of which around 3,000 are armed with sophisticated weapons, adds The Print on October 31. Sources said, in the run-up to the peace accord deadline, some training is still underw
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Government agencies estimate that NSCN-IM has has close to 7,000 cadres, of which around 3,000 are armed with sophisticated weapons, adds The Print on October 31. Sources said, in the run-up to the peace accord deadline, some training is still underway at Camp Hebron in Dimapur.
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October - 30 
In the 11th India-Russia high-level consultations on counter-terrorism on October 30, both parties condemned terror in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comp
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In the 11th India-Russia high-level consultations on counter-terrorism on October 30, both parties condemned terror in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comprehensive and sustained manner "without any double standards", reports The Times of India. The two sides exchanged views on threats posed by terrorist entities globally and in their respective regions as well as ongoing concerns over terrorism in the South Asia region. "They stressed the need for elimination, once and for all, of all 'safe havens' of terrorists. They also underlined the urgent need for meaningful, credible, irreversible, verifiable and sustainable action against terrorists and terrorist groups," said a joint press statement.
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October - 30 
Nagaland Post further adds that highly placed sources indicate that two negotiating parties were likely to resolve the issue of flag and constitution on October 31. Meanwhile other sources have stated that GoI and NSCN-IM could leave the issue of fla
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Nagaland Post further adds that highly placed sources indicate that two negotiating parties were likely to resolve the issue of flag and constitution on October 31. Meanwhile other sources have stated that GoI and NSCN-IM could leave the issue of flag and constitution “unresolved and to be pursued through peaceful democratic political process. In the event of NSCN-IM and GoI arriving at a consensus, Ravi is expected to bring NSCN-IM and Naga National Political Groups- Working Committee (NNPG-WC) together in next few weeks
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October - 30 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) denied the allegation of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) that Kukis from Manipur were being trained at Khehoi Camp in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post on October 31. Earlier NS
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) denied the allegation of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) that Kukis from Manipur were being trained at Khehoi Camp in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post on October 31. Earlier NSCN-IM had alleged that NSCN-U is training Kuki militants to fight against NSCN-IM.
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October - 30 
NNPGs October 30 stated that it has been agreed that a clause in the final agreement on resolution of the Naga issue would mention the Naga flag and constitution as prime symbolic issue., reports Northeast Now. NNPGs said it will pursue the issue pos
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NNPGs October 30 stated that it has been agreed that a clause in the final agreement on resolution of the Naga issue would mention the Naga flag and constitution as prime symbolic issue., reports Northeast Now. NNPGs said it will pursue the issue post solution through continuous political and democratic process.
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October - 30 
On October 30, a non-local labourer critically injured in the terror attack at Kitrusu village in Kulgam District succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll in the incident to six, reports Daily Excelsior. Five migrant labourers from Murshidaba
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On October 30, a non-local labourer critically injured in the terror attack at Kitrusu village in Kulgam District succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll in the incident to six, reports Daily Excelsior. Five migrant labourers from Murshidabad District of West Bengal were shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam district on October 29, while the sixth one was injured. Director-General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh hinted at the involvement of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the incident, adds The Hindu.
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October - 30 
On October 30, Pakistan violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) killing a civilian and injuring seven others including five children in in Thali area of Macchil sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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On October 30, Pakistan violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) killing a civilian and injuring seven others including five children in in Thali area of Macchil sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 30 
Pakistani Army shelled forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on October 30, reports Daily Excelsior. There was no immediate report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and shelling, the Defence spokesman sa
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Pakistani Army shelled forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on October 30, reports Daily Excelsior. There was no immediate report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and shelling, the Defence spokesman said.
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October - 30 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the State-of-the-art Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur District in Punjab on November 8, reports Tribune India on October 31. The inauguration will formally open the
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the State-of-the-art Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur District in Punjab on November 8, reports Tribune India on October 31. The inauguration will formally open the Kartarpur Corridor connecting two historical Gurdwaras on either side of the India-Pakistan border for pilgrims. As per the reports, the Prime Minister will also address a public meeting nearly three kilometres from the building after the inauguration, following which he will attend the 550th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak being organised at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala District. The much-awaited corridor will connect the said shrine with the Gurdwara at Kartarpur city of Shakargarh area in Narowal District of Punjab province in Pakistan.
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October - 30 
R.N Ravi have refuted the speculations that Government of India (GoI) has accepted National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for flag and constitution and dismissed them as baseless, reports Nagaland Post on October 31. He s
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R.N Ravi have refuted the speculations that Government of India (GoI) has accepted National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for flag and constitution and dismissed them as baseless, reports Nagaland Post on October 31. He stated that there was a “narrowing down of differences between the parties over the existing contentious issue of flag and constitution.” He however added that the two negotiating parties were yet to arrive at any “mutually agreed position” on the issue. Ravi also disclosed that both parties were expected to meet again on October 31 (today) and expressed the hope that issues of flag and constitution would be resolved. RN Ravi also added that “The three-month time-frame is for all the contentious issues to be resolved. Negotiation over issues concludes. There will be no negotiation over issues, with any group, after October 31”. He also added that if both parties arrived at some mutual understanding over flag and constitution, modalities would be worked out to bring the NSCN-IM and NNPGs together to sign the agreement.
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October - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi on October 30 took two persons, Mohammed Azaruddin and Sheikh Hidayathullah, alleged have links with those behind the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, into four days’ custody, reports thenewsminute.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi on October 30 took two persons, Mohammed Azaruddin and Sheikh Hidayathullah, alleged have links with those behind the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, into four days’ custody, reports thenewsminute.com. With the aid of experts from the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, NIA had examined the seized mobile phones and electronic gadgets of the accused persons which establish the alleged links the accused persons have with those involved in the Easter blasts. Sheik Hidayathullah (38) and Mohammed Azaruddin (32) were arrested in June from Coimbatore district by the NIA. Sheikh Hidayathullah was arrested for his alleged association with Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). Mohammed Azaruddin was arrested for running a Facebook page called ‘KhilafahGFX’ through which he had allegedly been propagating Islamic State (IS) ideology.
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October - 30 
The new UTs of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh formally came into existence 86 days after Parliament abrogated special status of the State under Article 370 and passed J&K Re-Organization Act, reports Daily Excelsior on October 31. The Union Home Mi
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The new UTs of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh formally came into existence 86 days after Parliament abrogated special status of the State under Article 370 and passed J&K Re-Organization Act, reports Daily Excelsior on October 31. The Union Home Ministry in a notification issued at midnight tonight replaced the State of J-K with the “Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir” and announced omission of “permanent residents or hereditary state subjects”.
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October - 30 
Times of India on October 31 reports that the terrorist behind the killing of truck driver, Narayan Dutt, in Kanilwan area of Bijbehara of Anantnag District, on October 28, killed on the same day (October 28), was identified as HM militant Aijaz Ahma
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Times of India on October 31 reports that the terrorist behind the killing of truck driver, Narayan Dutt, in Kanilwan area of Bijbehara of Anantnag District, on October 28, killed on the same day (October 28), was identified as HM militant Aijaz Ahmad Malik.
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October - 30 
Udupi Principal District and Sessions Judge C.M. Joshi, on October 30, acquitted three persons accused of involvement in an attack by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that resulted in the death of one Bhoja Shetty, a teacher, and his neig
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Udupi Principal District and Sessions Judge C.M. Joshi, on October 30, acquitted three persons accused of involvement in an attack by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that resulted in the death of one Bhoja Shetty, a teacher, and his neighbour, Suresh Shetty, in Seeta Nadi near Hebri Taluk (revenue sub-division) in Udupi District of Karnataka in May 2008, reports The Hindu. The judge acquitted Ishwara alias Vajramani, who is presently lodged in the prison in Coimbatore, Neelaguli Padmanabha and Noor Julfikar in the case. These three were among the accused arrested for an alleged attempt to open fire at Bhoja Shetty in 2006 and later murdering him in 2008. The judge acquitted Padmanabha and Noor Julfikar in the case related to accusation of the two being part of the Maoist group that allegedly opened fire at Bhoja Shetty before throwing Maoist literature at the latter's house in 2006. Padmanabha was also acquitted in another case accusing him of being a part of the group of Maoists that abducted Sadananda Shetty and that burnt the latter’s vehicle on February 27, 2006, in Mutlupady of Karkala Taluk. The judge acquitted Ishwara in a case accusing him of being part of the group that murdered Bhoja Shetty and Suresh Shetty.
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October - 31 
According to sources, as many as 6,000 troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been deployed in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on November 1. The Sangai Express adds that 15 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been stationed in Imphal
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According to sources, as many as 6,000 troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been deployed in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on November 1. The Sangai Express adds that 15 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been stationed in Imphal area. Moreover, Indian Army was also brought to Imphal in a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force on October 31. The additional troop deployment is being made in view of the
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October - 31 
An Intelligence Bureau (IB) note states that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) aquatic training camps in Mangla (Mirpur) and Head Maral (Sialkot)- Pakistan, which were earlier shut are believed to be reactivated again by JuD/LeT ‘second-in-command’ Talha Saeed,
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An Intelligence Bureau (IB) note states that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) aquatic training camps in Mangla (Mirpur) and Head Maral (Sialkot)- Pakistan, which were earlier shut are believed to be reactivated again by JuD/LeT ‘second-in-command’ Talha Saeed, the son of Hafiz Saeed, India Today reports on November 1. The intel report also reveals that LeT plans to launch its recruitment drives in tribal areas of Pakistan-Afghan border near Swat Valley, Peshawar, Quetta and Illaqa-e-Ghair. It further adds that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and terrorist groups have been meeting regularly for setting in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to set up a control room for "Kashmiri jihad" and in Pakistan-Afghanistan border for recruiting new terrorists. IB's intel note also indicated that Pakistan is building bunkers for terrorists in between their army camps at the behest of the ISI. 10 Baluch Regiment of Pakistan is reportedly making the bunkers for terrorists. An additional six groups of LeT terrorists were also spotted in PoK at a launchpad in Jungle Tekri, in front of BG sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
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October - 31 
China has said India's big move to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories is "unlawful and void" and it affects Beijing's sovereignty, reports India Today. India reacted by saying China that should avoid commenting on matters that are
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China has said India's big move to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories is "unlawful and void" and it affects Beijing's sovereignty, reports India Today. India reacted by saying China that should avoid commenting on matters that are internal for India and Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir are integral parts of the country. “We expect other countries to respect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. China continues to be in occupation of a large tract of area in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh," said MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday. "It has illegally acquired Indian territories from PoK under so called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963," MEA spokesperson said.
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October - 31 
In view of the Naga peace talks coming to a close, security has been beefed up in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on November 1. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), expressing concern over the outcome of the talks has extende
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In view of the Naga peace talks coming to a close, security has been beefed up in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on November 1. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), expressing concern over the outcome of the talks has extended cease-work strike and protest till November 1(today) 18:00 hrs. Earlier the protest was called for till October 31. However, with the details of the agreement reached today yet to be made public COCOMI has extended the cease work strike.
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October - 31 
On October 31 the deadlock of Naga peace talks was broken with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) agreeing to sign deal with Government of India (GoI), reports Times of India. According to an official, Indian Prime Minister
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On October 31 the deadlock of Naga peace talks was broken with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) agreeing to sign deal with Government of India (GoI), reports Times of India. According to an official, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make ‘final declaration’ during his scheduled visit to Nagaland in December 2019. The source also added that final declaration will be made shortly after revisiting the agreed points. NSCN-IM stated that the talks concluded “in line with the frame work agreement”. An NSCN-IM leader also added that “no one wants any more bloodshed in Nagaland. We have agreed to sign the agreement”. According to a Government source,” The issue of a separate constitution for the Nagas and territorial integration of Naga-inhabited areas outside the boundaries of Nagaland require further discussion to work out the modalities to address them through democratic and political processes”. Nagaland Post adds that according to an unidentified NSCN-IM leader who was part of the negotiations, during October 31 stated that both sides “finalised all contentious issues” and agreed to pursue it through “peaceful political process”. He also however added that “We still have to give competencies the final touch for final solution.” Refuting speculations that GoI and NSCN (I-M) have signed the final agreement, sources clarified that the two negotiating parties have only come to an understanding on the contentious issues of flag and constitution. Sources maintained that no agreement has been signed”. The Hindu adds that RN Ravi the interlocutor and Nagaland Governor stated on October 31 that “the accord has not been finalised yet. Matters are under discussion. NSCN-IM has come on board.” A Senior Government official stated that agreement with all groups including NSCN-IM will be signed soon. Alezo Venuh of Naga National Political Group (NNPG) who was involved in peace talks stated that ““We do not know the details of the agreement but we have agreed in principle to join the peace process and all issues have been worked on. The agreement can be signed any time soon.” Northeast Today adds that GoI has conditionally agreed on demand for Naga flag. The understanding between the GoI and NSCN-IM was reached during the 2nd meeting of October 31. However, demand for a separate constitution is still undecided and the government sources informed that the matter will be taken up through peaceful political process at the shortest time possible. East Mojo reports that according to sources Nagas can use their ‘flag’ in pan-Naga Hohos, sports and special events of the Nagas. Official use of the flag at all Government functions, office premises, buildings will be approved officially later during the political process. East Mojo further adds that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that the talks will “conclude” only once the views and inputs of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, which are proposed to be a part of NSCN-IM’s proposed ‘Greater Nagaland’ -- are taken into account. Meanwhile Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated that said “During my telephonic conversation with Home Minister Amit Shahji today, I was assured that the views and inputs from states like Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam will be taken into consideration. Only then will the Naga talks will be concluded”. Times of India adds that Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued a statement saying that “It has come to the notice of govt that lots of rumours & misinformation are being spread... that a final Naga settlement has been arrived at & will be announced soon. It is creating anxiety & concern in some parts of the country. It is clarified that before any settlement is arrived at with the Naga groups, all stakeholders, including states of Assam, Manipur & Arunachal Pradesh, will be consulted & their concerns will be taken into consideration. No credence needs to be given to such incorrect info.”
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October - 31 
On October 31, unidentified terrorists set on fire two vehicles, one of which belonged to a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. The vehicles belonged to local BJP leader Adil Ahmad Ganai, who was rep
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On October 31, unidentified terrorists set on fire two vehicles, one of which belonged to a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. The vehicles belonged to local BJP leader Adil Ahmad Ganai, who was reportedly not present at his house at the time of the incident. The private vehicle of Ganai was parked outside the home.
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October - 31 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 31 carried out searches at two locations at Kovai (Coimbatore District) beside one each in Elayangudi (Sivaganga District), Trichy (Tiruchirappalli District), Kayalpattinam (Thoothukudi District) and
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 31 carried out searches at two locations at Kovai (Coimbatore District) beside one each in Elayangudi (Sivaganga District), Trichy (Tiruchirappalli District), Kayalpattinam (Thoothukudi District) and Nagapattinam (Nagapattinam District) in Tamil Nadu in connection with the alleged plot by an Islamic State (IS)-inspired group to murder leaders of Hindu organisations, reports Outlook India. NIA was probing into the alleged conspiracy to kill Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath and his son Omkar by the IS-inspired groups. In September, 2018 a Special Investigation Unit of the Coimbatore Police had foiled a plot by seven members of an IS-inspired Islamic group in Tamil Nadu to murder Sampath, Hindu Munnani leader Mookambikai Mani and Sakthi Sena leader Anbu Mari.
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October - 31 
Two militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants were killed on October 31 in an encounter at Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) TR Pegu “We had informati
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Two militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants were killed on October 31 in an encounter at Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) TR Pegu “We had information from a source that some people who claim to be from the NDFB(S) are engaged in extortion and will be visiting the village”. While two militants were killed two managed to escape. An AK rifle and ammunition were recovered from the militants.
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October - 31 
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31, said that internal security is the topmost priority of the government, reports dayafterindia.com. He said that various steps have been taken in this direction towards eliminating terrorism, narcotics suppl
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31, said that internal security is the topmost priority of the government, reports dayafterindia.com. He said that various steps have been taken in this direction towards eliminating terrorism, narcotics supply and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN). He further asserted, “We are determined to make everything the best, being it to plug the holes linked to internal security or other things.”
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October - 31 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has rejected the claim made by alleged defected group led by Raitu Chawang and S Kamson that the outfit has been merged with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U), reports The Sangai Express.
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has rejected the claim made by alleged defected group led by Raitu Chawang and S Kamson that the outfit has been merged with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U), reports The Sangai Express.
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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