Meghalaya (Insurgency North East): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2003

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January - 3	According to media reports of January 3, the Union Home Ministry has extended the ban on the outlawed A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), two terrorist outfits of Meghalaya. Quoting official source, reports claimed that both the outfits h Read more... According to media reports of January 3, the Union Home Ministry has extended the ban on the outlawed A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), two terrorist outfits of Meghalaya. Quoting official source, reports claimed that both the outfits have increased their strength and size considerably over the years and have also reportedly procured sophisticated arms and ammunition from various sources. The continuing ban was imposed under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967. To recollect, both ANVC and HNLC were first declared unlawful by the Union government in November 2000. Read less...
January - 3	The proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of Meghalaya in a New Year message reiterated its aim to achieve freedom of the Hynniewtrep people from India’s domination. According to media reports of January 4, the outfit had issued a statement expressing resentment over ‘suppression Read more... The proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of Meghalaya in a New Year message reiterated its aim to achieve freedom of the Hynniewtrep people from India’s domination. According to media reports of January 4, the outfit had issued a statement expressing resentment over ‘suppression’ and ‘enslavement’ suffered by the Hynniewtreps over the years. Meanwhile, the Union government has extended the proscription of the HNLC. Read less...
January - 7	On January 7, Meghalaya Police had killed two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists in an encounter at Tapadaranchi, near Mendipathar, in East Garo hills district, Meghalaya. Quoting official sources, media reports added that the encounter took place when a group of armed terrorist Read more... On January 7, Meghalaya Police had killed two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists in an encounter at Tapadaranchi, near Mendipathar, in East Garo hills district, Meghalaya. Quoting official sources, media reports added that the encounter took place when a group of armed terrorists had been trying to sneak into Tapadarenchi. While one terrorist had been injured and arrested subsequently, the others managed to escape in the cover of darkness. Police recovered a Chinese-made hand grenade from the arrested terrorist. Read less...
January - 8	According to media reports, in a pre dawn raid Meghalaya Police arrested four suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists from Shillong on January 8. Details are awaited. Read more... According to media reports, in a pre dawn raid Meghalaya Police arrested four suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists from Shillong on January 8. Details are awaited. Read less...
January - 9	Although the State police did not interfere in the hostage crisis, they still remained clueless regarding the abduction. Meanwhile, Meghalaya Chief Minister, F A Khonglam said the State government is in no position to pay ransom to rescue Bezbaruah. However, reports added that Bezbaruah’s relatives, Read more... Although the State police did not interfere in the hostage crisis, they still remained clueless regarding the abduction. Meanwhile, Meghalaya Chief Minister, F A Khonglam said the State government is in no position to pay ransom to rescue Bezbaruah. However, reports added that Bezbaruah’s relatives, though showing inability to pay the large sum, are in still touch with the outfit’s East Garo Hills area commander Sohan D. Shira. Bezbaruah was abducted on December 19, 2002. Read less...
January - 9	The proscribed Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) has reportedly set January 15 as the deadline for family members of abducted medical practitioner P N Bezbaruah to pay ransom of Rs 30 lakh for his safe release. Read more... The proscribed Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) has reportedly set January 15 as the deadline for family members of abducted medical practitioner P N Bezbaruah to pay ransom of Rs 30 lakh for his safe release. Read less...
January - 10	According to media reports, the Union government would like to start negotiations with the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit of Meghalaya, after the ongoing Naga peace talks in Delhi. Quoting official sources, though a date is yet to be fixed, talks could most li Read more... According to media reports, the Union government would like to start negotiations with the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit of Meghalaya, after the ongoing Naga peace talks in Delhi. Quoting official sources, though a date is yet to be fixed, talks could most likely take place in early February. Reportedly, the government and the ANVC agreed to meet in New Delhi and to work out a settlement. Unnamed sources in Garo Hills claimed the outfit has already held two meetings with the Union government’s representatives where it has agreed to meet Union government leaders without any preconditions. However, the only condition reportedly set by the ANVC was security cover to its leaders— chairman Dilash Marak and general secretary Jerome Momin, in hiding in Bangladesh. Read less...
January - 10	The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders’ Forum (KJCLF) urged both the Union government and the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist outfit to hold unconditional talks to solve the problem in Meghalaya. KJCLF president Bishop Purely Lyngdoh reportedly said, while addressing a Read more... The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders’ Forum (KJCLF) urged both the Union government and the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist outfit to hold unconditional talks to solve the problem in Meghalaya. KJCLF president Bishop Purely Lyngdoh reportedly said, while addressing a meeting of the Forum on January 10, terrorism could be solved only through negotiations. To recollect, the Meghalaya government has recognized KJCLF as its official negotiator with terrorist outfits. Though the Forum has been making consistent efforts to bring the HNLC to the negotiating table, the outfit is yet to respond to its appeals. Read less...
January - 14	Three persons were killed by suspected Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) terrorists in Songsak, near Williamnagar, Meghalaya, on January 14. In a letter recovered found the site of the crime, the terrorists reportedly said those persons were killed for committing extortion in the outfit’s nam Read more... Three persons were killed by suspected Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) terrorists in Songsak, near Williamnagar, Meghalaya, on January 14. In a letter recovered found the site of the crime, the terrorists reportedly said those persons were killed for committing extortion in the outfit’s name. Read less...
January - 17	According to media reports of January 18, proscribed Meghalaya-based terrorist outfit Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has extended its deadline to set free abducted doctor PN Bezbarua, and has imposed fresh conditions. Earlier, it had demanded Rs 2,500,000 as ransom for his safe release and Read more... According to media reports of January 18, proscribed Meghalaya-based terrorist outfit Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has extended its deadline to set free abducted doctor PN Bezbarua, and has imposed fresh conditions. Earlier, it had demanded Rs 2,500,000 as ransom for his safe release and set January 15 as the deadline. His captors have now demanded uplift of health services in the three districts compromising the Garo Hills, and expected a response from the State government before January 25.The ANVC had abducted Bezbaruah from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills district, on December 19, 2002. Read less...
January - 17	Fifteen terrorists belonging to the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) have entered Meghalaya from bordering Bangladesh, media reports claimed on January 18. It is believed that they have sneaked into the State with the intention of creating law and order problem ahead of Republic Day, J Read more... Fifteen terrorists belonging to the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) have entered Meghalaya from bordering Bangladesh, media reports claimed on January 18. It is believed that they have sneaked into the State with the intention of creating law and order problem ahead of Republic Day, January 26. However, police authorities have taken adequate measures to prevent any untoward incident, reports added. Read less...
January - 21	Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a Tripura resident in the Lower New Colony, near Laitumkhrah in Meghalaya's capital–Shillong, on January 21-evening. Police said a mobile phone and a fake identity card were recovered from the deceased person. Police suspect tha Read more... Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a Tripura resident in the Lower New Colony, near Laitumkhrah in Meghalaya's capital–Shillong, on January 21-evening. Police said a mobile phone and a fake identity card were recovered from the deceased person. Police suspect that he could have been an NLFT conduit. Read less...
January - 22	A media report of January 22 said at least 10 Northeast-based terrorist outfits have given a Republic Day (January 26) 'boycott call'. A joint statement by these outfits said, "… It is, therefore, in the interest of the entire people of the region that the Republic Day be boycotted as a symbolic rej Read more... A media report of January 22 said at least 10 Northeast-based terrorist outfits have given a Republic Day (January 26) 'boycott call'. A joint statement by these outfits said, "… It is, therefore, in the interest of the entire people of the region that the Republic Day be boycotted as a symbolic rejection of India’s Constitution." The outfits also 'appealed' to the people to observe a general strike on that day in five States–– Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya of the Northeast. However, Nagaland and Mizoram were reportedly not mentioned in this list. The outfits that gave the 'call' included the Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Tripura-based National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of Manipur. Tags Read less...
January - 23	On January 23, suspected terrorists killed three persons in Sambaguri, West Garo hills district of Meghalaya. According to media reports, the victims belong to Assam. The identity of the terrorists involved in the killings is yet not known. However, reports said police suspect the killings were perp Read more... On January 23, suspected terrorists killed three persons in Sambaguri, West Garo hills district of Meghalaya. According to media reports, the victims belong to Assam. The identity of the terrorists involved in the killings is yet not known. However, reports said police suspect the killings were perpetrated by either the United Liberation Front of Asom(ULFA) or the National Democratic Force of Bodoland(NDFB). Read less...
January - 24	According to media reports, terrorists of the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) abducted Public Works Department (PWD) East Garo Hills Sub-divisional officer Fakrul Islam on January 22 from his residence, in Bajendoba, Meghalaya. The outfit has not yet set conditions, or sought r Read more... According to media reports, terrorists of the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) abducted Public Works Department (PWD) East Garo Hills Sub-divisional officer Fakrul Islam on January 22 from his residence, in Bajendoba, Meghalaya. The outfit has not yet set conditions, or sought ransom to set him free Read less...
January - 24	On January 24, a local Congress party worker, Pulin H Marak, was killed by unidentified terrorists near Mawlyngpna village, near Ryngku in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. According to police sources, the deceased was shot while returning from Thyllaw village, bordering Bangladesh. Read more... On January 24, a local Congress party worker, Pulin H Marak, was killed by unidentified terrorists near Mawlyngpna village, near Ryngku in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. According to police sources, the deceased was shot while returning from Thyllaw village, bordering Bangladesh. Read less...
January - 27	According to media reports, on January 27, a businessman identified as Manower Hossagin was abducted from Garobada, bordering West Khasi Hills by HaJong United Liberation Army (HULA), a newly formed terrorist outfit in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Citing a police source, reports added Read more... According to media reports, on January 27, a businessman identified as Manower Hossagin was abducted from Garobada, bordering West Khasi Hills by HaJong United Liberation Army (HULA), a newly formed terrorist outfit in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Citing a police source, reports added that a group of five-armed HULA cadres abducted Hossagin, who runs a brick kiln in Esakuri village near Garobada and is a resident of Assam, in a Maruti van. The reports further added that the outfit allegedly receives support from the proscribed terrorist outfits of northeast, including the United Liberation of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Meanwhile a search was launched in the area to rescue the trader when reports last came in. Read less...
January - 28	In a separate incident, three suspected extortionists were arrested on January 28 at Polo Bazar, Shillong while two other accomplices managed to escape. The state police recovered a revolver and khukri (dagger) with some incriminating documents from them. Read more... In a separate incident, three suspected extortionists were arrested on January 28 at Polo Bazar, Shillong while two other accomplices managed to escape. The state police recovered a revolver and khukri (dagger) with some incriminating documents from them. Read less...
January - 29	According to media reports, Meghalaya Police, on January 29, seized arms and ammunition from the house of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre Distar Marbaniang, in Wahingdoh, Meghalaya. Police recovered an M-16 rifle, a Chinese-made semi-automatic rifle, 41 rounds of M-16 ammunition Read more... According to media reports, Meghalaya Police, on January 29, seized arms and ammunition from the house of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre Distar Marbaniang, in Wahingdoh, Meghalaya. Police recovered an M-16 rifle, a Chinese-made semi-automatic rifle, 41 rounds of M-16 ammunition and 15 rounds of 7.62 ammunition. They also seized some documents––credit cards, insurance cards, driving license––and the identity card of a British citizen, Timothy Paul Hines, from Marbaniang’s vehicle, reports added. Read less...
January - 29	According to media reports, on January 29, three Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists were arrested from Wahryndi, near Shallang out post in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. They were later identified as Elius Marak of Wahryndi, Bistu Basumatari and William Puwein of Shahlang. Read more... According to media reports, on January 29, three Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists were arrested from Wahryndi, near Shallang out post in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. They were later identified as Elius Marak of Wahryndi, Bistu Basumatari and William Puwein of Shahlang. Quoting a police source, the reports said that a brief encounter occurred at Wahryndi before one of the terrorists was arrested. Some incriminating documents were also recovered from his possession. Two more terrorists were arrested at Shallang, on the basis of information provided by him. Subsequently, the arrested terrorists reportedly confessed about the ANVC's activities in Borsora, Shahlang and some other areas of West Khasi Hills, which are under the coal belt. Read less...
January - 29	On January 29, the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) released P N Bezbaruah, the District medical and health officer of East Garo Hills, after more than a month of captivity. Citing police sources, media reports said the doctor was released at Williamnagar, Meghalaya. State Home Read more... On January 29, the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) released P N Bezbaruah, the District medical and health officer of East Garo Hills, after more than a month of captivity. Citing police sources, media reports said the doctor was released at Williamnagar, Meghalaya. State Home Minister Lotsing A. Sangma reportedly said the doctor was set free without any ransom being paid. To recollect, Bezbaruah was abducted on December 19 from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills and Rs 30 lakh was demanded as ransom, with January 15 as the deadline. Later, the ANVC demanded improvement of medical facilities in Garo Hills and reset the deadline to January 25. Read less...
January - 29	While further investigations are on, Meghalaya, meanwhile, approached the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ask the British High Commission in India to verify the antecedents of Timothy, a student of Oxford Brookes University, who had reportedly visited Meghalaya in November 2002. Read more... While further investigations are on, Meghalaya, meanwhile, approached the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ask the British High Commission in India to verify the antecedents of Timothy, a student of Oxford Brookes University, who had reportedly visited Meghalaya in November 2002. Read less...

*Data till , January 22, 2021

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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