Tripura (Insurgency North East): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2004

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January - 1	In another incident, TSR personnel killed another NLFT terrorist during an encounter at Kunjabiharipara village under Jirania police station limits in the West Tripura district. Read more... In another incident, TSR personnel killed another NLFT terrorist during an encounter at Kunjabiharipara village under Jirania police station limits in the West Tripura district. Read less...
January - 1	Meanwhile, at least 53 surrendered cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and NLFT were rehabilitated at the Lachi rehabilitation centre under Shantir Bazar police station in the South Tripura district on January 1. The surrendered terrorists who had laid down arms to security forces in 2003 w Read more... Meanwhile, at least 53 surrendered cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and NLFT were rehabilitated at the Lachi rehabilitation centre under Shantir Bazar police station in the South Tripura district on January 1. The surrendered terrorists who had laid down arms to security forces in 2003 were later given certificates, identity cards and papers that will be required for joining any profession. Read less...
January - 1	Security forces have reportedly shot dead two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists during separate encounters in Tripura on January 1. In the first incident, a team of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel and the State police raided the Jamircherra area under Manu police station ju Read more... Security forces have reportedly shot dead two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists during separate encounters in Tripura on January 1. In the first incident, a team of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel and the State police raided the Jamircherra area under Manu police station jurisdiction in the Dhalai district and during the ensuing encounter one NLFT cadre was killed. A sophisticated revolver was recovered from the slain terrorist. Read less...
January - 2	Meanwhile, the Tripura Police is reported to have launched its new counter-insurgency strategy beginning year 2004. The strategy includes special protection for public sector undertakings such as the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) and the Bharat Sanchar Read more... Meanwhile, the Tripura Police is reported to have launched its new counter-insurgency strategy beginning year 2004. The strategy includes special protection for public sector undertakings such as the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) and the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Besides, the Railways and its construction projects along with all vital installations in the State would be provided with adequate security. A zonal policing system has also been introduced for instant action against terrorists primarily in the remote areas. Read less...
January - 2	On January 2, the Tripura Director General of Police G M Srivastav was quoted as saying that "there were camps of insurgents of the North East in Bangladesh." He also was reported to have said that the terrorists "are being backed by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Bangladesh Army." Read more... On January 2, the Tripura Director General of Police G M Srivastav was quoted as saying that "there were camps of insurgents of the North East in Bangladesh." He also was reported to have said that the terrorists "are being backed by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Bangladesh Army." Read less...
January - 3	On January 3, five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and six others injured in an ambush by the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Raishabari in South Tripura. The terrorists are believed to have fled to their hideouts across the border in Bangladesh Read more... On January 3, five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and six others injured in an ambush by the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Raishabari in South Tripura. The terrorists are believed to have fled to their hideouts across the border in Bangladesh along with the arms and ammunition of the slain BSF personnel. According to BSF sources, four self-loading rifles, one light machine gun, a pistol and an unspecified quantity of ammunition have been taken away. Read less...
January - 5	Four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists reportedly surrendered before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Bishalgarh subdivision in the West Tripura district on January 5. They deposited a landmine, some grenades, one pistol and some incriminating documents. Read more... Four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists reportedly surrendered before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Bishalgarh subdivision in the West Tripura district on January 5. They deposited a landmine, some grenades, one pistol and some incriminating documents. Read less...
January - 6	On January 6, two terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from an unspecified location under Ambassa police station limits in the Dhalai district of Tripura. Read more... On January 6, two terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from an unspecified location under Ambassa police station limits in the Dhalai district of Tripura. Read less...
January - 6	Separately on the same day, three NLFT ‘collaborators’ were arrested at Takarjala in the West Tripura district. Read more... Separately on the same day, three NLFT ‘collaborators’ were arrested at Takarjala in the West Tripura district. Read less...
January - 7	In a separate incident, a tribal youth was abducted by NLFT terrorists from West Tripura district and was taken across the border to Bangladesh. Read more... In a separate incident, a tribal youth was abducted by NLFT terrorists from West Tripura district and was taken across the border to Bangladesh. Read less...
January - 7	In another incident, an encounter was reported between NLFT terrorists and a team of police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel in Malsumpara village under Ambassa police station limits of Dhalai district. No casualty has been reported as yet. Read more... In another incident, an encounter was reported between NLFT terrorists and a team of police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel in Malsumpara village under Ambassa police station limits of Dhalai district. No casualty has been reported as yet. Read less...
January - 7	In another incident, on the same day, a security force party was ambushed by the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists led by Surjit Debbarma at Sugodh para under Champahower police station in West Tripura district. According to official sources, the ambush took place when the SF team was search Read more... In another incident, on the same day, a security force party was ambushed by the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists led by Surjit Debbarma at Sugodh para under Champahower police station in West Tripura district. According to official sources, the ambush took place when the SF team was searching for terrorists on information that they had taken shelter in the Kuchicherra jungle area after collecting extortion amount from Tulashikar village. No casualty was however, reported. Read less...
January - 7	On January 7, suspected terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) reportedly killed a tribal villager in an unspecified village in the Dhalai district. Read more... On January 7, suspected terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) reportedly killed a tribal villager in an unspecified village in the Dhalai district. Read less...
January - 9	On January 9, suspected terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) reportedly abducted a political leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) from Longtarai Valley subdivision in the Dhalai district. Read more... On January 9, suspected terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) reportedly abducted a political leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) from Longtarai Valley subdivision in the Dhalai district. Read less...
January - 10	According to senior police officials, the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in a letter to the Tripura state government, which reached the police headquarters on January 10, has expressed its willingness to enter into negotiations with the government in or Read more... According to senior police officials, the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in a letter to the Tripura state government, which reached the police headquarters on January 10, has expressed its willingness to enter into negotiations with the government in order to surrender arms and come over ground. Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Pranoy Sahaya, confirmed that that the State Home Department received the letter from Nayanbasi Jamatiya, chief of the faction, in which he expressed his desire to participate in peace talks. The ADG further added that that "talks are likely to begin soon but the modalities are yet to be finalized". Read less...
January - 11	Tripura state police arrested two NLFT, identified as Anil Debbarma and Biswajit Debbarma from Takarjala under Bishalgarh subdivision in the West Tripura district on January 11. Read more... Tripura state police arrested two NLFT, identified as Anil Debbarma and Biswajit Debbarma from Takarjala under Bishalgarh subdivision in the West Tripura district on January 11. Read less...
January - 12	According to media reports, the State government of Tripura has sought the approval of the Union government on negotiating the proposed surrender of the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT). An intimation, in this regard has been sent to the Ministry of Home Read more... According to media reports, the State government of Tripura has sought the approval of the Union government on negotiating the proposed surrender of the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT). An intimation, in this regard has been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stating the conditionalities put forward by the outfit’s chief, Nayanbasi Jamatiya. Reports further indicated that the outfit has demanded the security and rehabilitation of all its cadres, stated to be around 250 in number, and a political position for Nayanbasi Jamatiya. Read less...
January - 12	Meanwhile, other media reports have indicated that the proscribed All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) has reportedly launched a campaign in its strongholds in the Sadar (north) and Khowai subdivision in the West Tripura district to enforce a boycott of Republic Day on January 26. Citing Police sources, m Read more... Meanwhile, other media reports have indicated that the proscribed All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) has reportedly launched a campaign in its strongholds in the Sadar (north) and Khowai subdivision in the West Tripura district to enforce a boycott of Republic Day on January 26. Citing Police sources, media reports said that the outfit has been campaigning against Republic Day celebrations after forming two hit squads. While a group of 40 armed Tiger Force terrorists reportedly entered into the tribal dominated areas under Sidhai police station jurisdiction in Sadar (north) subdivision under the leadership of Chitta Debbarma, another armed group led by Michael Debbarma has been holding meetings in the interior areas of Khowai subdivision. Read less...
January - 13	According to the Telegraph, the surrender of the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), has hit a hurdle following the outfit’s insistence on two demands, which the State government has refused to accede to. Firstly, Nayanbasi Jamatiya wanted to meet chief min Read more... According to the Telegraph, the surrender of the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), has hit a hurdle following the outfit’s insistence on two demands, which the State government has refused to accede to. Firstly, Nayanbasi Jamatiya wanted to meet chief minister Manik Sarkar prior to his surrender and secondly, he has demanded an amnesty for the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) deserter, Rahid Mia, who had earlier reportedly worked with the terrorists to kill three of his colleagues in the Shermun Tilla area of Dharmanagar subdivision in the North Tripura district on September 23, 2003. As a result, all lines of communication with the outfit and the facilitators have been reportedly snapped. Read less...
January - 13	On January 13, two tribal civilians were killed in separate terrorist attacks in the West Tripura district. Suspected All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists attacked the house of a tribal youth in Ram Kumar Thakurpara village on the border between Khowai and Sadar subdivisions and killed him afte Read more... On January 13, two tribal civilians were killed in separate terrorist attacks in the West Tripura district. Suspected All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists attacked the house of a tribal youth in Ram Kumar Thakurpara village on the border between Khowai and Sadar subdivisions and killed him after taking the latter to the nearby Tinmochra village under Sidhai police station. Read less...
January - 13	Separately, a group of suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a tribal youth in Jaykrishnapara village under Jirania police station. Read more... Separately, a group of suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a tribal youth in Jaykrishnapara village under Jirania police station. Read less...
January - 15	According to the Telegraph, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) has asked the terrorist outfits operating in Tripura to abandon their bases in Bangladesh and take shelter in rented houses in residential areas. According to the report, over the past month, outfits have deserted their camps in Sylhet, Maulvi Read more... According to the Telegraph, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) has asked the terrorist outfits operating in Tripura to abandon their bases in Bangladesh and take shelter in rented houses in residential areas. According to the report, over the past month, outfits have deserted their camps in Sylhet, Maulvi Bazar and Habiganj districts bordering areas of North Tripura and Dhalai districts and Khowai and Sadar subdivisions in the West Tripura district. Quoting official sources in the North Tripura district, the report said that a terrorist camp at Kukijhuri in the Sylhet district has been burnt down after the terrorists deserted it. The report further indicates that the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) camp located at Satcherri in the Habiganj district of Bangladesh opposite Simna area of Sadar in the West Tripura district and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) camps located in Khasiapunji, Ranirgaon Bazar, Kurma, Naynarpar, Kandigaon and Kukijhuri has also been deserted. Read less...
January - 15	In a separate incident, a NLFT terrorist surrendered along with a country made gun at the Purba Karbook camp in the South Tripura district on January 15 Read more... In a separate incident, a NLFT terrorist surrendered along with a country made gun at the Purba Karbook camp in the South Tripura district on January 15 Read less...
January - 15	Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists reportedly killed two civilians, on January 15, in a forest area under Birganj police station in the South Tripura district. Read more... Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists reportedly killed two civilians, on January 15, in a forest area under Birganj police station in the South Tripura district. Read less...
January - 17	Meanwhile, suspected terrorists of the Nayanbasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted and subsequently killed a collaborator of the rival Biswamohan faction at Takarjala in the West Tripura district. Read more... Meanwhile, suspected terrorists of the Nayanbasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted and subsequently killed a collaborator of the rival Biswamohan faction at Takarjala in the West Tripura district. Read less...
January - 17	On January 17, five terrorists of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) were arrested by police personnel from a relief camp for the Bru tribals at Gachhirampara under Kanchanpur subdivision in the North Tripura district. Read more... On January 17, five terrorists of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) were arrested by police personnel from a relief camp for the Bru tribals at Gachhirampara under Kanchanpur subdivision in the North Tripura district. Read less...
January - 17	On January 17, two terrorists of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), identified as Nathok Reang and Monoj Debbarma, were killed by security forces at Chhankhola in Khowai subdivision of West Tripura district. A 9 mm pistol, two grenades and some detonators were recovered from the site of the encount Read more... On January 17, two terrorists of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), identified as Nathok Reang and Monoj Debbarma, were killed by security forces at Chhankhola in Khowai subdivision of West Tripura district. A 9 mm pistol, two grenades and some detonators were recovered from the site of the encounter. Read less...
January - 19	On January 19, the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, speaking to press persons in Agartala urged Bangladesh to flush out terrorists who are backed by the Al Qaeda and Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) from its territory, following the footsteps of Bhutan. He said, "Bangladesh should ta Read more... On January 19, the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, speaking to press persons in Agartala urged Bangladesh to flush out terrorists who are backed by the Al Qaeda and Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) from its territory, following the footsteps of Bhutan. He said, "Bangladesh should take lessons from Bhutan and stop harbouring the militants, who frequently resorted to killing of innocents in Tripura, to maintain friendly ties with India." He also cautioned that "those terrorist organizations will pose threat to Bangladesh one day if action is not taken against them." Read less...
January - 21	On January 21, a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction was killed by security forces in an encounter at Haridebroypara in Takarjala police station area of West Tripura district. Read more... On January 21, a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction was killed by security forces in an encounter at Haridebroypara in Takarjala police station area of West Tripura district. Read less...
January - 21	On January 21, unidentified terrorists abducted two persons after waylaying the vehicle they were traveling in at Betcherra in Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura district. Read more... On January 21, unidentified terrorists abducted two persons after waylaying the vehicle they were traveling in at Betcherra in Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura district. Read less...
January - 24	Meanwhile, security has been intensified in the State to deal with insurgent attacks and thwart any attempts of sabotage on the occasion of the Republic Day. The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been alerted to keep a vigil along the 856-km long Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent the intrus Read more... Meanwhile, security has been intensified in the State to deal with insurgent attacks and thwart any attempts of sabotage on the occasion of the Republic Day. The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been alerted to keep a vigil along the 856-km long Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent the intrusion of terrorists from Bangladesh. Patrolling has also been intensified on the National Highway No. 44 connecting Assam with Agartala. Read less...
January - 24	On January 24, two terrorists of the Nayanbashi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Noya Debbarma and Sudhannya Debbarma were killed by security personnel in an encounter, which followed a search operation in the Padmabil area of Khowai subdivision in t Read more... On January 24, two terrorists of the Nayanbashi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Noya Debbarma and Sudhannya Debbarma were killed by security personnel in an encounter, which followed a search operation in the Padmabil area of Khowai subdivision in the West Tripura district. A country-made gun, some ammunition, one Chinese grenade and some Bangladeshi currency were recovered from the slain terrorists. Read less...
January - 26	Meanwhile in another incident, an encounter took place between National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel near Mayang Taluka, under Salema police station jurisdiction in the same district on January 26. However, there was no casualty reported on eithe Read more... Meanwhile in another incident, an encounter took place between National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel near Mayang Taluka, under Salema police station jurisdiction in the same district on January 26. However, there was no casualty reported on either side. Read less...
January - 26	On January 26, a Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorist was killed during an encounter with Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Longtarai valley Sub Division under Dhalai district of Tripura. Read more... On January 26, a Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorist was killed during an encounter with Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Longtarai valley Sub Division under Dhalai district of Tripura. Read less...
January - 27	On January 27, one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel identified as Ashok Apte, was killed and two others were injured when National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists ambushed a patrolling party at Chawmanu area in the Dhalai district. Following the ambush the terrorists reportedly es Read more... On January 27, one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel identified as Ashok Apte, was killed and two others were injured when National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists ambushed a patrolling party at Chawmanu area in the Dhalai district. Following the ambush the terrorists reportedly escaped with unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition including two Self Loading Rifles (SLR’s). Read less...
January - 28	According to The Telegraph, suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted four fishermen while fishing in the Dumbu Lake in South Tripura district on January 28. Read more... According to The Telegraph, suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted four fishermen while fishing in the Dumbu Lake in South Tripura district on January 28. Read less...
January - 30	According to a media report, the Assam Rifles (AR) posted in Tripura has denied allegations that one of its officials had links with the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and that he had facilitated the transfer of arms and ammunition to the terrorists. The AR while issuing a cl Read more... According to a media report, the Assam Rifles (AR) posted in Tripura has denied allegations that one of its officials had links with the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and that he had facilitated the transfer of arms and ammunition to the terrorists. The AR while issuing a clarification in this regard on January 30 said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had neither ordered any probe nor did it direct an investigation into the alleged nexus of the official with the NLFT. The release said, "No such relation between the paramilitary forces and outlawed NLFT is revealed so far. The Assam Rifles is performing its duties properly and achieving significant success in the counter insurgency operation." Read less...
January - 30	On January 30, at least three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres and a school student were reportedly killed in an internecine clash between terrorists in a remote forest area near Chawmanu in the Dhalai district. Read more... On January 30, at least three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres and a school student were reportedly killed in an internecine clash between terrorists in a remote forest area near Chawmanu in the Dhalai district. Read less...
January - 31	Another NLFT terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces at Bishalgarh in the West Tripura district. Read more... Another NLFT terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces at Bishalgarh in the West Tripura district. Read less...

*Data till , March 05, 2021

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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