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January - 1 
A Kamareddy dalam (squad) member belonging to the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Kotta Rajam, surrendered before the Police at Kamareddy in the Nizamabad District January 1, Time
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A Kamareddy dalam (squad) member belonging to the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Kotta Rajam, surrendered before the Police at Kamareddy in the Nizamabad District January 1, Times of India reported.
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According to The Hindu, at least 12 Pakistan nationals are wanted for their alleged involvement in funding and assisting the perpetrators of November 26 multiple terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a senior Police official said in Mumbai on January 1. Moham
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According to The Hindu, at least 12 Pakistan nationals are wanted for their alleged involvement in funding and assisting the perpetrators of November 26 multiple terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a senior Police official said in Mumbai on January 1. Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the attack, had revealed that around 12 Pakistani nationals had assisted, financed and communicated with the terrorists during the three-day operation, Rakesh Maria, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), said, adding “We have their names. We are examining the role of each person.”
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January - 1 
Assam Tribune quoting Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources reports that around 364 kilometers long fencing along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya, constructed as part of Phase I of the project, has been replaced
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Assam Tribune quoting Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources reports that around 364 kilometers long fencing along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya, constructed as part of Phase I of the project, has been replaced so far. “The replacement is in pursuance of the Centre’s decision to replace the entire 861 km of fencing constructed under Phase-I in West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya, which got damaged due to adverse climatic conditions, repeated submergence etc.,” said a statement released by the MHA on December 31. As per an approval of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the extension of time for the project is upto March 31, 2010. According to the Border Security Force (BSF) sources, of the 577 kilometers of border in Assam and Meghalaya, a portion seen as the most infiltration prone, only 91 kilometers of the fencing work has been completed and work is in progress on 129 kilometers. The Bangladesh Rifles had been objecting to the fencing in 76 places along the international border in Northeastern region, but have of late agreed for the work to continue in 46 places, the BSF officials said.
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In a search operation, the Tiruvananthapuram Police recovered 10 locally-made bombs and a sword from an abandoned house on the Valiyakulam road, near Karikkakom in the Pettah Police station limits.
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In a search operation, the Tiruvananthapuram Police recovered 10 locally-made bombs and a sword from an abandoned house on the Valiyakulam road, near Karikkakom in the Pettah Police station limits.
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) expelled its founder president, Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla, days after replacing him with B. Sungthgra alias Dhiren Boro as its new chief, according to Telegraph. The new NDFB president, Sungthgra, cr
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) expelled its founder president, Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla, days after replacing him with B. Sungthgra alias Dhiren Boro as its new chief, according to Telegraph. The new NDFB president, Sungthgra, criticising the alleged involvement of Daimary in the October 30 serial bomb blasts in Assam, said on January 1 that the NDFB would have no truck with the former chief and his accomplices. “The NDFB, in a unanimous decision of the national council, has expelled D.R. Nabla and his associates with immediate effect as a disciplinary action,” he stated. “We are shocked and surprised that Mr. D.R. Nabla alias Ranjan Daimary, as per the statement of Ajay Basumatary, who has been recently arrested along with three others in Goalpara district, is proved to be directly involved in a series of bomb blasts in Assam on October 30 where many innocent civilians were brutally killed without any reason. The killing was inhuman and unfortunate which reveals nothing but his love for sadism. He not only committed crimes against humanity but also violated the ceasefire which he himself declared unilaterally on October 8, 2004. The act is undoubtedly an act of terrorism and can never be part of revolutionary struggle,” the NDFB statement said, according to The Hindu. The expulsion came a day after the cease-fire between the NDFB and the Centre expired.
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On January 1 and 2, two threat letters supposedly written by Maoists were received by seven persons, including the village assembly president of Patarpada village in the Dhenkanal District, reports Dharitri.
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On January 1 and 2, two threat letters supposedly written by Maoists were received by seven persons, including the village assembly president of Patarpada village in the Dhenkanal District, reports Dharitri.
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On January 1, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl was wounded when a locally-made bomb, reportedly kept in a plastic bag, exploded in front of a footwear shop opposite the SMV Higher Secondary School in the capital Thiruvananthapuram, reports The Hindu.
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On January 1, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl was wounded when a locally-made bomb, reportedly kept in a plastic bag, exploded in front of a footwear shop opposite the SMV Higher Secondary School in the capital Thiruvananthapuram, reports The Hindu.
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Personnel of the Rajput Regiment neutralised a camp of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) at Lankaso in the Karbi Anglong District and arrested one ‘sergeant major’ of the outfit on January 1, reports Sentinel. Four landmine
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Personnel of the Rajput Regiment neutralised a camp of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) at Lankaso in the Karbi Anglong District and arrested one ‘sergeant major’ of the outfit on January 1, reports Sentinel. Four landmines, 300 detonators, an AK-47 Rifle and a 51 mm mortar were also recovered from the camp.
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Superintendent of Police (SP) in Khammam District, Mahesh M. Bhagwat, said while launching a special programme to encourage surrender of the left-wing extremists that some 159 left-wing extremists, including 60 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Ma
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Superintendent of Police (SP) in Khammam District, Mahesh M. Bhagwat, said while launching a special programme to encourage surrender of the left-wing extremists that some 159 left-wing extremists, including 60 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commanders and squad members, were arrested in the District during 2008, The Hindu reported. 42 left-wing extremists, including eight underground activists of the rank of the District and zonal secretaries and three dalam commanders and 29 dalam cadres, were among those who surrendered in 2008, he said, adding, the Praja Pratighatana faction of the CPI-ML accounted for the highest number of 28 surrenders and 56 arrests and the Godavariloya sub-faction of the Praja Pratightana faction of the CPI-ML was more or less non-existent with the surrender of some important members on December 31.
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Telegraph reports that more than 60 people were injured in the attacks. The report quoting Police sources mentioned there was prior information about ULFA’s plan to trigger explosions. After the October 30, 2008-serial blasts, Security Forces (SFs) h
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Telegraph reports that more than 60 people were injured in the attacks. The report quoting Police sources mentioned there was prior information about ULFA’s plan to trigger explosions. After the October 30, 2008-serial blasts, Security Forces (SFs) had indicated that they had information about possible attacks. In December 2008, the Unified Command structure said it had inputs about “subversive activities” in December 2008 and January 2009. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while visiting the bomb blast site at Bhangagarh area, admitted that it was a failure on the part of the SFs. The Chief Minister, however, mentioned that it was really difficult to think that someone could plant a bomb in a small shop. “All we have to do now is improve our intelligence network and for this we will need the support of the people,” he said.
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The Government on January 1 decided to set up subsidiaries of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC), a nodal agency within the Intelligence Bureau (IB) which, on the line of US Homeland Security, is responsible for coordination and dissemination of informati
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The Government on January 1 decided to set up subsidiaries of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC), a nodal agency within the Intelligence Bureau (IB) which, on the line of US Homeland Security, is responsible for coordination and dissemination of information, in all State capitals, reports Times of India. Though Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Srinagar, Kolkata and Ahmedabad already have such subsidiaries (SMACs), other State capitals will have them soon. SMACs will also serve as a data bank of terrorists and extremists, including Naxalites. SMACs will process and analyse local intelligence inputs in coordination with the nodal agency in New Delhi. The subsidiaries will also be linked with the local areas through the Police Network project, which is being implemented by inter-linking all the Police stations across the country.
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January - 1 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, six rounds of cartridges, were recovered by the Police following an encounter during a search
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, six rounds of cartridges, were recovered by the Police following an encounter during a search operation at the house of the village head of Dhankaul in the Begusarai District in the night of January 1, PTI reported. The ‘area commander’, identified as Radhey Sah alias Shyam Sahni, was wanted in several cases, including an incident of dynamite blasting on the house of Dinesh Singh, a leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist, murder of one Rampukar Chaurasia and forceful acquisition of land of a relative of Excise Minister Jamshed Ashraf. The two others arrested were identified as Hare Krishna Mahto and Surendra Paswan. Meanwhile, the village head man, identified as Upendra Choudhary, was also detained by the Police for harbouring the insurgents.
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January - 1 
Two Army soldiers and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘area commander’ were killed in a gun-battle at Bhati Dhar forests in the Chatral area of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch District on January 1 while a group of five militants was still trapped in the are
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Two Army soldiers and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘area commander’ were killed in a gun-battle at Bhati Dhar forests in the Chatral area of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch District on January 1 while a group of five militants was still trapped in the area, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group personnel had cordoned off Bhati Dhar forests two days back after receiving specific information that a group of six JeM militants had taken shelter there. In the evening of January 1, the militants reportedly opened fire on Army personnel, who retaliated. In the subsequent encounter between the two sides which continued for more than two hours, two soldiers and JeM ‘area commander’ Abdul Gul were killed. Enforcement of Army and police have been rushed to Bhati Dhar forests in search of the five remaining militants.
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants triggered serial bomb blasts in three different areas of Guwahati city, killing five persons, including a minor, and injuring 50 others on January 1, according to Assam Tribune. Of the five dead, two w
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants triggered serial bomb blasts in three different areas of Guwahati city, killing five persons, including a minor, and injuring 50 others on January 1, according to Assam Tribune. Of the five dead, two were identified as Amal Das (45) and Kohil Sheikh (7). The first explosion took place around 2:25 PM (IST) in Birubari followed by high-intensity explosions in the Bhootnath area (5:25PM) and Bhangagarh area (5:40PM). The blasts were triggered hours before the scheduled arrival of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram. “From prima facie evidences collected from the spot, it appears to be the handiwork of suspected ULFA militants,” said Additional Superintendent of Police of Guwahati City, Debojit Deori. “The Birubari bomb, which was planted in a GMC dustbin near the Assam Association of Deaf office, was a low-intensity one. However, the subsequent blasts were aimed to cause maximum damage as they were planted in crowded areas,” added Deori. Another unnamed Police official claimed that the bomb in the Bhootnath area was planted in a bicycle. Director-General of Police (DGP) G.M. Srivastav told The Hindu: “We had information that some cadres of the ULFA’s 709 battalion have entered the city to trigger blasts and we were hot on their trail. Under pressure in the form of stepped-up security, they dumped one bomb at a garbage bin in Birubari locality.” The DGP said the ULFA wanted to demonstrate its presence ahead of Chidambaram’s visit.
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January - 2 
15 empty gas tankers on the way to Assam to collect cooking gas were turned back by some persons claiming to be National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Maram in the Senapati District on January 2, reports Imphal Free P
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15 empty gas tankers on the way to Assam to collect cooking gas were turned back by some persons claiming to be National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Maram in the Senapati District on January 2, reports Imphal Free Press. However, the Chairman of the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) General Mandhita while speaking to Manipur Government officials denied the involvement of the NSCN-IM in levying ‘tax’ of INR 1.5 million from the Sekmai Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bottling Plant as well as LPG distributors, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 2 
A retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, Muzaffar Shah, has been detained by Police from Bhati Dhar in the Poonch District for helping the militants in taking shelter in the area.
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A retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, Muzaffar Shah, has been detained by Police from Bhati Dhar in the Poonch District for helping the militants in taking shelter in the area.
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January - 2 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West District Police Commandos and personnel of the 12 Maratha Light Infantry at Ningombam Leikai under the Singjamei Police Station in the evening of January 5, reports Imphal Free Pre
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of Imphal West District Police Commandos and personnel of the 12 Maratha Light Infantry at Ningombam Leikai under the Singjamei Police Station in the evening of January 5, reports Imphal Free Press. One pistol with three live rounds and a spent bullet were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 2 
Army recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Rowta Chariali in the Udalguri District, reports Sentinel. The bombs weighing 7 kilogram were kept in a plastic bag near a tree in the Chariali area on January 2.
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Army recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Rowta Chariali in the Udalguri District, reports Sentinel. The bombs weighing 7 kilogram were kept in a plastic bag near a tree in the Chariali area on January 2.
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January - 2 
Explosive materials, including eight kilograms of sodium nitrate, eight steel containers for making crude bombs and a bundle of wick were seized, during a Police raid in the Kommath Vayal area near Thalassery in the Kannur District on January 2, repo
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Explosive materials, including eight kilograms of sodium nitrate, eight steel containers for making crude bombs and a bundle of wick were seized, during a Police raid in the Kommath Vayal area near Thalassery in the Kannur District on January 2, reports The Hindu. The bomb-making materials were found hidden under a culvert, the Police said.
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January - 2 
Four top militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were reported to have been killed in a fierce three-day long gun-battle at Bhati Dhar forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) of Poonch District, Daily Excelsior reported. While two Army soldi
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Four top militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were reported to have been killed in a fierce three-day long gun-battle at Bhati Dhar forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) of Poonch District, Daily Excelsior reported. While two Army soldiers and a militant were killed on January 1, three militants were killed on January 2. A Defence spokesman in Jammu, S. N. Acharya, confirmed the killing of four militants at Bhati Dhar forests. Official sources said bodies of two soldiers, who were missing in the encounter, were recovered in the morning of January 2. They have been identified as Subedar Rakesh Kumar Singh and Naik K. P. Singh. While one of the militants was killed in the night of January 1 after he came out of the hideout firing on the Army personnel, his three associates were killed on January 2 when their hideout was blasted with a powerful bomb. A large quantity of arms, ammunition, explosives, wireless set, mobile telephones and literature was also destroyed along with the hideout.
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January - 2 
Maoists set a crusher machine on fire in Gagaria village in Latehar District on January 2.
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Maoists set a crusher machine on fire in Gagaria village in Latehar District on January 2.
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January - 2 
Police in Bishnupur District shot dead two unidentified militants during an encounter on January 2, according to The Hindu. One 9 mm pistol with some rounds of ammunition, two Chinese hand-grenades and seven extortion letters were recovered from the
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Police in Bishnupur District shot dead two unidentified militants during an encounter on January 2, according to The Hindu. One 9 mm pistol with some rounds of ammunition, two Chinese hand-grenades and seven extortion letters were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 2 
Sabyasachi Panda, secretary of the Vansadhara Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in a statement said there was no splinter group in their party called M-2 as there had been no split in the organisation, reports The Hindu.
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Sabyasachi Panda, secretary of the Vansadhara Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in a statement said there was no splinter group in their party called M-2 as there had been no split in the organisation, reports The Hindu. The statement was received by some media organisations in an audio-tape on January 2.
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January - 2 
SFs recovered two pistols, three magazines and 30 rounds during a search operation at Bandi Chechian in the Poonch District.
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SFs recovered two pistols, three magazines and 30 rounds during a search operation at Bandi Chechian in the Poonch District.
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January - 2 
The Centre on January 2 decided to promulgate an ordinance to amend the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Act to enable the private sector to avail of CISF cover to guard against terrorist attacks on industrial houses, The Hindu reported. The
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The Centre on January 2 decided to promulgate an ordinance to amend the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Act to enable the private sector to avail of CISF cover to guard against terrorist attacks on industrial houses, The Hindu reported. The security would be provided on payment. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal told reporters in New Delhi. Several corporate houses, including Tata and Oberoi, whose hotels were attacked in Mumbai, have reportedly sought CISF cover for their offices and factories. Similar requests were made earlier by the Infosys and Jamnagar Refineries of Reliance Industries. Till now, CISF cover was available only to public sector units and installations such as airports.
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January - 2 
The Guwahati Police on January 2 released the photograph of Pranjal Deka alias Biju Saraniya alias Bhambhal, a cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s 709th battalion, who according to security agencies, masterminded all the three blast
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The Guwahati Police on January 2 released the photograph of Pranjal Deka alias Biju Saraniya alias Bhambhal, a cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s 709th battalion, who according to security agencies, masterminded all the three blasts in Guwahati on January 1, reports Assam Tribune. Additional Superintendent of Police (City), Joyshree Khersa, said that Deka, who hails from Dwarkuchi village in Baksa District, is still holed up in the city along with at least five other ULFA militants. “Combing operation is on and we have intensified vigil across the State,” Khersa said, adding that Deka is wanted in connection with several other recent blasts. The Hindu adds that Trinitrotoluene was used in the three improvised explosive device blasts in Guwahati. Experts of the State Forensic Science Department revealed this to the State Home Department after preliminary examinations of the blast sites and laboratory analysis of the blast remnants.
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January - 2 
The pro-talks group of the ULFA has given up the demand for sovereignty, reports Assam Tribune. In a press meet held at the designated camp at Kakopathar on January 2, the pro-talks group leader Mrinal Hazarika said they would now sit for talks with
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The pro-talks group of the ULFA has given up the demand for sovereignty, reports Assam Tribune. In a press meet held at the designated camp at Kakopathar on January 2, the pro-talks group leader Mrinal Hazarika said they would now sit for talks with the Government within the framework of Indian Constitution.
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January - 2 
Troops of the Maratha Light Infantry arrested a former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre, Sanjarang Basumatary, and his accomplice Ranjit Basumatary, prime accused in the murder of journalist Jagjit Saikia, from Ranighat village under Kokrajhar Poli
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Troops of the Maratha Light Infantry arrested a former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre, Sanjarang Basumatary, and his accomplice Ranjit Basumatary, prime accused in the murder of journalist Jagjit Saikia, from Ranighat village under Kokrajhar Police Station, reports Telegraph.
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January - 2 
Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, including a foreigner, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Sopore area of Baramulla District on January 2. While one of the slain militants was identified as Bashir Ahmad Malla,
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Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, including a foreigner, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Sopore area of Baramulla District on January 2. While one of the slain militants was identified as Bashir Ahmad Malla, a local militant, the other militant was believed to be a foreigner whose identity was being ascertained. Two AK rifles were recovered from their possession.
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January - 2 
Two Maoist cadres, identified as Suresh Ram and Kameshwar Ram, were arrested and a rifle was recovered from their possession on January 2 at Sameli village in Garwah District, reports Indopia.
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Two Maoist cadres, identified as Suresh Ram and Kameshwar Ram, were arrested and a rifle was recovered from their possession on January 2 at Sameli village in Garwah District, reports Indopia.
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January - 3 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, P. Prem Kumar alias Iboucha, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation between Yairipok and Top Chingtha in the Thoubal District on January 3.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, P. Prem Kumar alias Iboucha, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation between Yairipok and Top Chingtha in the Thoubal District on January 3.
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January - 3 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), Naresh Kumar, was killed in the continuing encounter between Security Forces and two absconding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants at Bhati Dhar forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) of Poonch District in the
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), Naresh Kumar, was killed in the continuing encounter between Security Forces and two absconding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants at Bhati Dhar forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) of Poonch District in the morning of January 3, according to Daily Excelsior. The report adds that with the killing of SPO, death toll in the three days long encounter has reached seven.
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January - 3 
A suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police Commandos and Army during an encounter in the Haraorou-Iroilok area on January 3, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants manag
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A suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police Commandos and Army during an encounter in the Haraorou-Iroilok area on January 3, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants managed to escape, one AK-56 rifle, one magazine with seven live rounds of AK ammunition, eleven fired cases of AK ammunition, one misfired shell of lethod bomb and one fired case of lethod bomb were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 3 
Normal life was paralysed in Kandhamal, Gajapati and Ganjam Districts on January 3 due to a 12-hour general shutdown call given by ‘M2’, described as a splinter group of the Maoists. While Gajapati District was partially affected, the shutdown call h
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Normal life was paralysed in Kandhamal, Gajapati and Ganjam Districts on January 3 due to a 12-hour general shutdown call given by ‘M2’, described as a splinter group of the Maoists. While Gajapati District was partially affected, the shutdown call had little effect in Ganjam, official sources said.
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January - 3 
On January 3, five tribals were killed in separate attacks by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forested stretches of Bijapur District, The Hindu reported. The dead bodies were found dumped on roadsides along the n
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On January 3, five tribals were killed in separate attacks by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forested stretches of Bijapur District, The Hindu reported. The dead bodies were found dumped on roadsides along the national highways connecting Bijapur-Bhopalpattanam and Bijapur-Geedam in the Dantewada District. "All the deceased are male and tribals. They were killed with sharp edged weapons," said Ankit Garg, Bijapur District Superintendent of Police (SP). On January 4, the Para-military personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with the District Police force and Special Police Officers (SPOs) launched a combing operation in the District to track down the extremists.
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January - 3 
One crude bomb hurled by unidentified militants exploded inside the compound of the house of a retired government employee at Public Works Department Colony in Dimapur on January 3-night. However, no casualty was reported in the explosion.
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One crude bomb hurled by unidentified militants exploded inside the compound of the house of a retired government employee at Public Works Department Colony in Dimapur on January 3-night. However, no casualty was reported in the explosion.
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January - 3 
Police arrested six persons in an unspecified place of Mirzapur District following an encounter in the evening of January 3, reports The Hindu. About 5200 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 41 bundles of fuse wire, 300 detonators, 157 detonator chargers,
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Police arrested six persons in an unspecified place of Mirzapur District following an encounter in the evening of January 3, reports The Hindu. About 5200 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 41 bundles of fuse wire, 300 detonators, 157 detonator chargers, which are used in making explosives, and a locally made pistol, a rifle and some cartridges were recovered from their possession.
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January - 3 
Troops of 141 battalion of Border Security Force shot dead a Pakistani militant while infiltrating into forward area of Kharkola under RS Pura sector in morning of January 3. The report adds that three Pakistani infiltrators were killed along the bor
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Troops of 141 battalion of Border Security Force shot dead a Pakistani militant while infiltrating into forward area of Kharkola under RS Pura sector in morning of January 3. The report adds that three Pakistani infiltrators were killed along the border during last 10 days.
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January - 4 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Guatam Boro, who was arrested after being injured in an encounter with Police in Shohksih coal mining area of Jaintia Hills District on January 3, subsequently succumbed to his injury on January
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Guatam Boro, who was arrested after being injured in an encounter with Police in Shohksih coal mining area of Jaintia Hills District on January 3, subsequently succumbed to his injury on January 4, according to Shillong Times. Guatam, hailing from Churachi village of Nalbari District in Assam, was involved along with other militants of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in extortion drive in coalfields of Jaintia Hills District.
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January - 4 
A minor boy of 3 years sustained injuries when explosive experts of Manipur Police were defusing a hand grenade lobbed at the residence of the Commander of 2nd Battalion Home Guard by unidentified militants at Ghari Maning Leikai in the morning of Ja
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A minor boy of 3 years sustained injuries when explosive experts of Manipur Police were defusing a hand grenade lobbed at the residence of the Commander of 2nd Battalion Home Guard by unidentified militants at Ghari Maning Leikai in the morning of January 4.
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January - 4 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Rahim Ali alias Bolhe alias Rahul, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in the general area of Soura under Kakching Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 4.
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Rahim Ali alias Bolhe alias Rahul, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in the general area of Soura under Kakching Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 4.
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January - 4 
An achievement report released by the Superintendent Police of Imphal West District, L. Kailun, stated that 91 militants were shot dead and 343 others arrested by the District Police during counter-insurgency operations in 2008. The report said of th
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An achievement report released by the Superintendent Police of Imphal West District, L. Kailun, stated that 91 militants were shot dead and 343 others arrested by the District Police during counter-insurgency operations in 2008. The report said of the 343 arrested, 83 were detained under the National Security Act (NSA). 88 assorted weapons and 989 ammunitions were recovered from the arrested and slain militants, the report added. In addition, the report further said INR 1, 95,280 were also recovered from these militants.
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January - 4 
Assam Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Sanjeev Talukdar, from Rangiya, reports Assam Tribune. He is suspected to have supplied the explosives which were used in the January 1 serial bomb blasts in Guwahati. Folllowing S
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Assam Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, Sanjeev Talukdar, from Rangiya, reports Assam Tribune. He is suspected to have supplied the explosives which were used in the January 1 serial bomb blasts in Guwahati. Folllowing Sanjeeb’s confession, several other militants were arrested. The report adds that he used to act as a carrier for the ULFA’s ‘709 battalion’ and handed over the explosives to the main suspect of the blasts, Pranjal Deka, near Adabari bus station, days before the explosions took place in Guwahati. Police claimed that the deal between Pranjal and Sanjeeb was being co-ordinated by Khagen Kalita, self-styled ‘Sergeant Major’ of the outfit’s ‘709 battalion’ over phone.
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January - 4 
Bihar Times reports that security was stepped up at Bihar's Aurangabad District jail and Police Stations were put on high alert after receiving a phone call from suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 4, threateni
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Bihar Times reports that security was stepped up at Bihar's Aurangabad District jail and Police Stations were put on high alert after receiving a phone call from suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 4, threatening to carry out a jailbreak. "Additional armed forces have been deployed at Aurangabad District jail. The Police do not want to take any chances after threat of a Jehanabad-like jailbreak," the Assistant Superintendent of Police, A.R. Singh, said. Aurangabad is one of the four Districts of south Bihar affected by Maoist violence where dozens of Maoists, including their ‘commanders’, ‘zonal commanders’ and ‘area commanders’, are lodged in the District jail.
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January - 4 
FBI had decoded Skype calls over the internet between the terrorists in the two five-star hotels and a Jewish centre in Mumbai with their LeT controllers in Pakistan, identified as Zarar Shah, Abu Hamza and Abu Qafa, said the report. During the con
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FBI had decoded Skype calls over the internet between the terrorists in the two five-star hotels and a Jewish centre in Mumbai with their LeT controllers in Pakistan, identified as Zarar Shah, Abu Hamza and Abu Qafa, said the report. During the conversation, the men were also instructed to kill the entire Israeli national held captive in the Jewish hostel, but to spare all the people belonging to Muslim community, it added.
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January - 4 
Kui Samiti, an association of tribals of Kandhamal District, has come out in support of the M2, reports The Statesman. "The M2 has pledged to oppose those who are exploiting tribals while Maoists like Sabyasachi Panda have sided with a section of the
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Kui Samiti, an association of tribals of Kandhamal District, has come out in support of the M2, reports The Statesman. "The M2 has pledged to oppose those who are exploiting tribals while Maoists like Sabyasachi Panda have sided with a section of the minorities," said Samiti leader Lambodar Kanhar. "We welcome all those who stand by the tribals," he added. On the other hand Maoists issued posters in Rayagada district declaring that M2 was not a splinter of their organisation and that those who support or join M2 will be taken to task. The Maoist posters also demanded release of two persons arrested by Rayagada police for carrying INR 1.2 millions ostensibly meant to pay Maoist groups as protection money.
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January - 4 
Mahadeo Oroan, an STF constable, sustained serious injuries during an hour-long encounter at Kusaha forest under Manatu Police Station of Palamau District.
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Mahadeo Oroan, an STF constable, sustained serious injuries during an hour-long encounter at Kusaha forest under Manatu Police Station of Palamau District.
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January - 4 
On January 4, surrendered militants and their families numbering 37 households were evicted from the 2nd battalion commando complex in Imphal to build quarters for the State Police at the site. The report adds that altogether 84 militants are under t
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On January 4, surrendered militants and their families numbering 37 households were evicted from the 2nd battalion commando complex in Imphal to build quarters for the State Police at the site. The report adds that altogether 84 militants are under the care of the State Government and 47 are given appointment forms and offer forms as trial riflemen in the year 2005. The remaining 37 have not got their offer or appointment forms but are employed as trial followers in the 4th IRB, a spokesperson of the surrendered militants said.
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January - 4 
Telegraph reports that during a joint operation, a special task force (STF) team and District Police personnel shot dead a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Babulal Munda alias Marandi, also known as
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Telegraph reports that during a joint operation, a special task force (STF) team and District Police personnel shot dead a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Babulal Munda alias Marandi, also known as Raman, and four other cadres in the evening of January 4 in the Baish Resham forest area, nearly 30 kilometres from the Hazaribagh District headquarters. The encounter took place when the Security Forces reached the Baish Resham forest area where the Maoists were holding a meeting. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj confirmed the exchange of fire and admitted recovery of the body of the killed extremist. Few other bodies, however, were taken away by the extremists who had escaped taking advantage of the poor visibility condition in the evening, Kamboj said.
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January - 4 
The Director General of Police (DGP), Vishwa Ranjan said that the State Government has planned to raise an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) by training 1,000 Policemen to tackle terrorists. "We have decided to convert State Police's third battalion into an
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The Director General of Police (DGP), Vishwa Ranjan said that the State Government has planned to raise an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) by training 1,000 Policemen to tackle terrorists. "We have decided to convert State Police's third battalion into an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) that will be purely used to tackle terror attacks," he said, adding, "The ATS commandos will be kept ready purely for anti-terror operations and to be employed in operations against Maoists only in emergency cases." The DGP also said that the ATS commandos, selected from Policemen below 30 years, will be given "tough training in a phased manner in the State, and then the central Government will be requested to arrange their highly specialised commando training".
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January - 4 
The Hindu quoting a report of The Sunday Times mentions that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the US has given the evidence to Pakistan, indicating the involvement of terrorists including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handlers based in its territ
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The Hindu quoting a report of The Sunday Times mentions that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the US has given the evidence to Pakistan, indicating the involvement of terrorists including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handlers based in its territory in the Mumbai multiple terror attacks. The London-based daily on January 4 reports that the evidence proves that the strikes were orchestrated by militants based in Pakistan. The report adds that Zarar Shah, a communications specialist of LeT, confessed during his interrogation in Pakistan that he advised the terrorists over phone as the attacks unfolded.
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January - 4 
The Statesman reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a trader, identified as Kalivarapa Kanta Rao, at Almonda village under Narayanpatna Police Station in the Koraput District on January 4 suspecting him to be a po
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The Statesman reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a trader, identified as Kalivarapa Kanta Rao, at Almonda village under Narayanpatna Police Station in the Koraput District on January 4 suspecting him to be a police informer.
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January - 4 
Three bogies of a goods train coming from Badarpur to Lumding were derailed and around 40 metres of track damaged, when the suspected Black Widow (BW) militants triggered a bomb blast on the railway track between Harangajao and Mailongdisa railway st
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Three bogies of a goods train coming from Badarpur to Lumding were derailed and around 40 metres of track damaged, when the suspected Black Widow (BW) militants triggered a bomb blast on the railway track between Harangajao and Mailongdisa railway stations in the North Cachar Hills District in the morning of January 4, according to Assam Tribune. Train services in the Hill section were affected due to the blast.
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January - 4 
Two Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) cadres were arrested in a joint operation by Police and personnel of the 21 Jat Regiment from Bogribari in the Dhubri District on January 4, reports Telegraph. Police recovered 10 rounds of live ammunition,
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Two Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) cadres were arrested in a joint operation by Police and personnel of the 21 Jat Regiment from Bogribari in the Dhubri District on January 4, reports Telegraph. Police recovered 10 rounds of live ammunition, some documents of the outfit and extortion notes from them.
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January - 4 
Two suspected cadres of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by unidentified militants at Koutruk Lairou under Lamsang Police Station in the Imphal West District on January 4, according to Sangai Express.
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Two suspected cadres of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by unidentified militants at Koutruk Lairou under Lamsang Police Station in the Imphal West District on January 4, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 4 
Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police Commandos and troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry at Ishok under Wangoi Police Station on the same day. A C
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Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police Commandos and troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry at Ishok under Wangoi Police Station on the same day. A Chinese hand grenade and one .32 pistol with two live rounds were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 5 
A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Hakim, who is an accused in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts, was remanded to 10 days Police custody by a city court in New Delhi on January 5, reports Times of India. H
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A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Hakim, who is an accused in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts, was remanded to 10 days Police custody by a city court in New Delhi on January 5, reports Times of India. Hakim was arrested by Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Lucknow on January 2. The terrorist was carrying a prize of INR 100000 on his head. He had reportedly provided logistical supports and explosives to his co-accused in carrying out the serial blasts in the capital. "The accused had supplied splinters and ball-bearings used in making bombs to maximise the casualties. He is to be interrogated to locate the shops from where he purchased them," the Investing Officer of the blast case said. Hakim is also wanted by Maharashtra Police in connection with a case under the Arms Act and Bombay Police Act, the UP ATS had said.
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January - 5 
A woman cadre of the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Mridula Kachari alias Trishna, who was trained in Myanmar, was arrested by Police and 44 Field Regiment of Army at Sonari in the Sivsagar District after a brief encount
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A woman cadre of the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Mridula Kachari alias Trishna, who was trained in Myanmar, was arrested by Police and 44 Field Regiment of Army at Sonari in the Sivsagar District after a brief encounter. Another ULFA cadre, Jun Sing, managed to escape from the encounter site.
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January - 5 
According to Telegraph, Assam Home Department said that the State Government had pointed out to Union Government that several outfits, including ULFA, All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and Black Widow (BW), were taking refuge in the camps
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According to Telegraph, Assam Home Department said that the State Government had pointed out to Union Government that several outfits, including ULFA, All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and Black Widow (BW), were taking refuge in the camps of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) in the neighbouring State of Nagaland. While some senior ULFA cadres were carrying out their activities from NSCN-K camps, militants belonging to the other two outfits were being hosted by the NSCN-IM in its camps. “However, given that the government is in a ceasefire with the two Naga outfits, it is Delhi’s responsibility to ensure that their camps are not misused,” a source said.
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January - 5 
An Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, identified as Anwar Ali Bagwaan, was arrested on January 5 for allegedly obtaining two apartments for the outfit in Pune, reports Times of India. Bagwaan, a MBBS graduate who was practising in Hyderabad, capital of An
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An Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, identified as Anwar Ali Bagwaan, was arrested on January 5 for allegedly obtaining two apartments for the outfit in Pune, reports Times of India. Bagwaan, a MBBS graduate who was practising in Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh, also reportedly trained the IM militants on administering sedatives on persons they were planning to kidnap, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria said in Mumbai. The rent and cash deposit for the apartments were provided by the IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal and his brother, both of whom are still absconding, he further said, adding, "Bagwaan had taken two apartments in Pune on rent in his name and had given it to members of the Indian Mujahideen for their use". Bagwaan was produced before a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court which remanded him to Police custody till January 16.
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Another KCP cadre, Islauddin, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in the Chandel District on January 5.
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Another KCP cadre, Islauddin, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in the Chandel District on January 5.
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January - 5 
Bharalumukh Police arrested six persons at Bhutnath from Rangiya in connection with the January 1 serial bomb blast. They were identified as Imran Choudhury, Sanjib Talukdar, Hemanta Phukan, Ganesh Kumar, Ravinder Singh and Tarun Kalita. Additional S
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Bharalumukh Police arrested six persons at Bhutnath from Rangiya in connection with the January 1 serial bomb blast. They were identified as Imran Choudhury, Sanjib Talukdar, Hemanta Phukan, Ganesh Kumar, Ravinder Singh and Tarun Kalita. Additional Superintendent of Police (city) Jayashri Khersa revealed that they had confessed their involvement in the bomb blast. While some of the arrested persons were ULFA cadres, the rest were linkmen of the outfit.
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January - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead Dhanai Kisku, general secretary of Nagrik Suraksha Samiti (NSS), an anti-Maoist body set up by the East Singbhum District Police in 2002-03, near his house at Musabani under the Ghatsila s
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead Dhanai Kisku, general secretary of Nagrik Suraksha Samiti (NSS), an anti-Maoist body set up by the East Singbhum District Police in 2002-03, near his house at Musabani under the Ghatsila sub-division of the East Singhbhum District on January 5, reports Times of India. As the two motorcycle-borne Maoists opened indiscriminate fire, two others, including a tea stall owner, were also injured. Subsequently, a man, suspected to be a Maoist, was lynched by a mob while he was fleeing from a check post leaving his motorcycle behind during a Police drive to check vehicles at Tetla village under the Potka Police Station of the District. The killed person was suspected to have been involved in the killing of Dhanai Kisku, adds Telegraph.
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January - 5 
Indian Government handed over evidence of Pakistani involvement in the Mumbai multiple terrorist attacks to Pakistan on January 5 (today), reports Indian express. "The material is linked to elements in Pakistan," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA
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Indian Government handed over evidence of Pakistani involvement in the Mumbai multiple terrorist attacks to Pakistan on January 5 (today), reports Indian express. "The material is linked to elements in Pakistan," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement adding "It is our expectation that the Government of Pakistan will promptly undertake further investigations in Pakistan and share the results with us so as to bring the perpetrators to justice."
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January - 5 
On January 5, 20 cadres of the pro-talks faction of the ULFA from Kakopathar and Moran designated camps have taken admission at the Industrial Training Institute in Tinsukia to avail a three-month long vocational training, according to Sentinel.
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On January 5, 20 cadres of the pro-talks faction of the ULFA from Kakopathar and Moran designated camps have taken admission at the Industrial Training Institute in Tinsukia to avail a three-month long vocational training, according to Sentinel.
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January - 5 
On January 5, Sonitpur Police arrested nine distributors and retailers of the Reliance Telecom Limited (RTL), who without proper verification provided SIM cards, which were used by the militants for the Guwahati serial blast on January 1, according t
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On January 5, Sonitpur Police arrested nine distributors and retailers of the Reliance Telecom Limited (RTL), who without proper verification provided SIM cards, which were used by the militants for the Guwahati serial blast on January 1, according to Assam Tribune. Police sources in Tezpur said that the investigation into the entire episode started after the Police got evidence of the militants, mostly United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) cadres, using SIM cards issued in favour of fictitious names to coordinate subversive activities. Police also came to know that during the recent blasts in Guwahati the ULFA used two SIM cards issued by a retailer in Dhekiajuli.
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January - 5 
Raju Singh, accused of killing social activist Lalit Kumar Mehta, was shot dead by Maoists near Kelari in the Palamau District. He was one of the five accused in Mehta’s murder. Maoists subsequently claimed responsibility for the murder and threatene
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Raju Singh, accused of killing social activist Lalit Kumar Mehta, was shot dead by Maoists near Kelari in the Palamau District. He was one of the five accused in Mehta’s murder. Maoists subsequently claimed responsibility for the murder and threatened to kill the others accused in Mehta’s murder.
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January - 5 
The Chhattisgarh Governor, E. S. L. Narasimhan, said on January 5 that the State Government would set up an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and also take a slew of other measures to strengthen the security apparatus to effectively fight terror and the Mao
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The Chhattisgarh Governor, E. S. L. Narasimhan, said on January 5 that the State Government would set up an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and also take a slew of other measures to strengthen the security apparatus to effectively fight terror and the Maoist threat, Zee News reported. Addressing the first session of the newly-elected State Legislative Assembly, he termed terrorism and left-wing extremism as the worst internal security problems being faced by the country today. He also said the proposed ATS, which would consist of highly trained commandos, would be deployed at the State as well as the District headquarters. He also said the State Government had decided to convert a Chhattisgarh Armed Forces battalion into a Commando unit. Narasimhan said the Government would also establish Anti-Terrorist Control Rooms and Analysis Group at the State and District headquarters to compile, analyse and share information relating to terror elements with the Security Forces of neighbouring States and Central agencies.
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January - 5 
The Jalandhar District Police arrested a senior cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jai Parkash Dubey, resident of Hazaribad District of Jharkhand, on January 5 during a raid conducted in Mehsampur village of Phil
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The Jalandhar District Police arrested a senior cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jai Parkash Dubey, resident of Hazaribad District of Jharkhand, on January 5 during a raid conducted in Mehsampur village of Phillaur area of the District, reports Zee News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pawan Kumar Rai, told reporters that Dubey was living with a different name of Anupam in Phillaur area for the last one and half years. The SSP said that the accused was assigned a particular job by the outfit to revive a frontal organization of Maoists in Punjab. He was in touch with people of various sections of society including labourers, trade union leaders and human rights activists.
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January - 5 
Three People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, L. Kusha Meetei, L. Kiran Singh and L. Bijen Singh, were arrested by the Thoubal District Police Commandos during a search operation at Khangabok.
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Three People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, L. Kusha Meetei, L. Kiran Singh and L. Bijen Singh, were arrested by the Thoubal District Police Commandos during a search operation at Khangabok.
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January - 5 
Two top commanders of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), identified as ‘captain’ Michael and ‘lieutenant’ Royal Debbarma, and their wives surrendered before Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jirania in the West Tripura District on January 5, a
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Two top commanders of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), identified as ‘captain’ Michael and ‘lieutenant’ Royal Debbarma, and their wives surrendered before Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jirania in the West Tripura District on January 5, according to Telegraph. Their children were with them at the time of surrender. Both the militants carried cash rewards of INR 2, 50, 000 each on their heads and had red corner notices issued against them by Interpol. Their wives, too, were cadres of the ATTF. “Our records say that they had perpetrated savageries on people by massacring 26 civilians at Kalyanpur in December 1996, 19 at Panchabati in November 1999, 21 at Simna Colony in May 2003 and 32 people in simultaneous attacks on Kamal Nagar and Bara Lunga villages under Teliamura subdivision in 2003 besides many others,” Deputy Inspector General (operations), Nepal Das, said. The political wing of the ATTF, Tripura Peoples Democratic Front (TPDF), stated that Michael and Royal had surrendered with permission from the highest leadership of the outfit.
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January - 5 
While an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Bein forests of Bhati Dhar in Poonch District entered the sixth day, two SF personnel sustained splinter injuries in the intermittent firing by the holed up militants in the early
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While an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Bein forests of Bhati Dhar in Poonch District entered the sixth day, two SF personnel sustained splinter injuries in the intermittent firing by the holed up militants in the early hours of January 5, Kashmir Times reported. The militants, who are at the position on higher peaks of the densely forested mountainous belt of Bhati Dhar, are reportedly firing intermittently mostly during the night and early hours. Official sources said the militants fired at the SFs at 9.35 PM, then at 12.45 AM, 1 PM, and 5 AM using AK Rifles and Pika guns which was effectively retaliated by the SFs. Three SF personnel and four militants have been killed so far in the encounter that began on January 1. Meanwhile, Daily Excelsior reported that the Army is contemplating an aerial operation in Bhati Dhar forests to neutralize the remaining Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants. Over 2000 SF personnel are reportedly involved in the ongoing operation. Army on January 5 mined the entire area surrounding hideouts of the militants at Bhati Dhar, some of which were suspected to be concrete, to ensure that they didn’t escape.
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January - 6 
A cadre of the General Secretary faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Kiran alias Momo alias Anoppa, was arrested by a combined force of Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from near Krishna Premi oil pump
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A cadre of the General Secretary faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Kiran alias Momo alias Anoppa, was arrested by a combined force of Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from near Krishna Premi oil pump at Moirangkhom in the morning of January 6, according to Sangai Express. A gun of 7.62 calibre and four live rounds were recovered from his possession. He was involved in five different incidents of bomb attacks, including one at the residence of Legislator I. Hemo Chandra.
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January - 6 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Moirangthem Lokeshor Singh alias Nanao, was also arrested by the Thoubal District Police Commandos from Yairipok on January 6. He confessed that he had joined the outfit in October 2008.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Moirangthem Lokeshor Singh alias Nanao, was also arrested by the Thoubal District Police Commandos from Yairipok on January 6. He confessed that he had joined the outfit in October 2008.
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January - 6 
A Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, Joginder Baglari, who hailed from Dokmoka in the Karbi Anglong District, was arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Umrangsoo in the North Cachar Hills District on Jan
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A Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, Joginder Baglari, who hailed from Dokmoka in the Karbi Anglong District, was arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Umrangsoo in the North Cachar Hills District on January 6, according to Sentinel. INR 195000, suspected to be extorted money for the outfit, was recovered from his possession.
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January - 6 
Addressing the Chief Minister's conference on internal security in New Delhi on January 6, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said the banned Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and other terrorist groups associated with it are trying t
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Addressing the Chief Minister's conference on internal security in New Delhi on January 6, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said the banned Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and other terrorist groups associated with it are trying to spread their networks in the State and some top operatives of these outfits have even made "confidential visits" to its prominent cities in this connection, reports The Hindu. "We are aware that SIMI and other terrorist organisations associated with it are secretly trying to entrench themselves in Chhattisgarh and top operatives of these organisations have made confidential visits to the state's big cities like Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur in past few years," Singh said. Although no terror attack has been executed in Chhattisgarh so far, Raman Singh informed at the meeting that the State Government has decided to convert one battalion of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) into a Commando Battalion for countering such attacks in urban areas. "Setting up of Anti-terrorist Control Room and Analysis Group in all Districts of the state is also going on for collecting intelligence inputs, its analysis and sharing of information with other states and the Centre," he added.
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January - 6 
Addressing the Chief Ministers’ conference on internal security in New Delhi on January 6, the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said that insurgent groups have been using Bangladesh as a safe haven to carry out militant activities in the Northeast
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Addressing the Chief Ministers’ conference on internal security in New Delhi on January 6, the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said that insurgent groups have been using Bangladesh as a safe haven to carry out militant activities in the Northeast, according to Sentinel. “We have been giving definite information about the existence of terror infrastructure in Bangladesh, details of cross border movement of these groups and their training with the ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence]”, said the Chief Minister. “Sealing of border effectively is of prime importance to prevent cross border movement of insurgents. Arrangements like flood lighting, speedy completion of barbed wire fencing and strengthening of BSF [Border Security Force] along the border should be accorded highest priority”, he mentioned. “It is experienced that in few areas, the fencing could not be taken up due to trouble created by some groups having vested interests”, he pointed out. “People should rise above their narrow interests and assist in expediting the ongoing work of barbed wire fencing as it will greatly help in reducing the incidence of cross border movements”, he said.
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January - 6 
Addressing the conference of chief ministers in New Delhi on January 6, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that a INR 2.91 billion proposal for modernizing the Police in Bihar was submitted to the 13th Finance Commission recently but the Centre was not
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Addressing the conference of chief ministers in New Delhi on January 6, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that a INR 2.91 billion proposal for modernizing the Police in Bihar was submitted to the 13th Finance Commission recently but the Centre was not releasing funds as the previous State Government had not submitted utilization certificates for four years from 2001. Nitish Kumar said his Government would appoint 13,000 constables and Assistant Sub Inspector to increase the Police-population ratio in Bihar. Times of India reported that the Bihar Government has also sanctioned a sum of INR 70 million from the Bihar Contingency Fund to be spent on acquisition of 133.28 acres of land meant for the Bihar Police Academy. Two battalions of Bihar Military Police (BMP) would be raised in Bettiah (BMP-15) and Saharsa (BMP-12) for which process of land acquisition is already continuing. Since the 65 Panchayats (village-level self-Government institutions) of seven Districts are Maoist-infested, the State Government is focusing on the recruitment among the constabulary rank, besides making special efforts to modernise the Police force.
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January - 6 
Assam Accord Implementation and Revenue Minister Bhumidhar Barman informed the State Legislative Assembly on January 6 that a total number of 29,100 foreigners were detected and deported from the State since the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985. A
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Assam Accord Implementation and Revenue Minister Bhumidhar Barman informed the State Legislative Assembly on January 6 that a total number of 29,100 foreigners were detected and deported from the State since the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985. As many as 26,857 Bangladeshi nationals were detected and deported from the border itself, said the Minister, adding that out of the total Bangladeshi national detected, 1,587 were deported under the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983, while only 696 were detected under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964. Admitting that fresh infiltration from Bangladesh through the porous international border cannot be ruled out, the Minister said, “From 2003 to 2008, as many as 1,149 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been identified and deported by the police.” Barman informed the House that the Union Government had sanctioned a total of INR 5490 million for implementation of clauses of the Assam Accord, out of which INR 5220 million had already been spent.
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January - 6 
Assam Tribune quoting Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi reports that the Union Government has extended the cease-fire agreement with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for a period of six months. While talking to journalists in New De
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Assam Tribune quoting Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi reports that the Union Government has extended the cease-fire agreement with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for a period of six months. While talking to journalists in New Delhi, Gogoi said "the agreement of suspension of operations with NDFB has been extended by six months." He also said the NDFB would have to abide by the ground rules with letter and spirit and should not engage in violence. "If they involve in any violence in future we will be forced to take action against them", he added, Shillong Times reported.
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January - 6 
On January 6, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said the left-wing extremists are posing challenges of a "different" nature because of change in their ethos, The Hindu reported. "Left-wing extremism has been in vogue for four decades now, but the dang
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On January 6, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said the left-wing extremists are posing challenges of a "different" nature because of change in their ethos, The Hindu reported. "Left-wing extremism has been in vogue for four decades now, but the danger is that over time the nature of the movement has substantially altered. From an ideologically driven movement it has been transformed into one in which military ethos has become predominant," Singh said while addressing the conference of Chief Ministers in New Delhi. He also said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) “is perhaps the only militant organisation in the country which has its own guerrilla army, though as yet, this is of modest proportions. It is perhaps the only militant body today which has a rigid organisational structure. They also have some rudimentary capabilities to manufacture arms. They show increasing sophistication in the way they carry out attacks.”
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January - 6 
On January 6, the lone terrorist arrested during the Mumbai attacks of November 26, 2008, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, was remanded to Police custody till January 19 by a magistrate court for his role in the shootout at the Cama and Albless
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On January 6, the lone terrorist arrested during the Mumbai attacks of November 26, 2008, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, was remanded to Police custody till January 19 by a magistrate court for his role in the shootout at the Cama and Albless Hospital in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Joint Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria told journalists that Ajmal was informed that his application seeking legal aid had been forwarded to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
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January - 6 
On January 6, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) claimed to have captured several persons, including rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, for their alleged involvement in extortion and a
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On January 6, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) claimed to have captured several persons, including rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, for their alleged involvement in extortion and abductions in and around Dimapur, according to Telegraph. Of those arrested, the outfit ‘released’ 12 persons on the same day.
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January - 6 
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has blamed the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for the Mumbai terrorist attack and pointed out that there was enough evidence to show that the attack was executed with military precision and also had the support
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Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has blamed the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for the Mumbai terrorist attack and pointed out that there was enough evidence to show that the attack was executed with military precision and also had the support of some official agencies of Pakistan, reports The Hindu. Speaking at a conference of Chief Ministers on internal security in New Delhi on January 6, the Prime Minister said terrorism was largely sponsored from outside the country, mainly from Pakistan, which “utilised terrorism as an instrument of State policy.” “We must convince the world community that States that use terrorism as an instrument of foreign policy must be isolated and compelled to abandon such tactics. We must engage vigorously in debates to press the point that ‘soft’ support for terrorism cannot any longer be endorsed,” Dr. Singh stated. While admitting that India’s problems were compounded by the fact that “we have a highly unpredictable and uncertain security environment in our immediate neighbourhood,” he said the Governments in some of our neighbouring countries “are very fragile in nature.” He cautioned that the “more fragile a Government, the more it tends to act in an irresponsible fashion. Pakistan’s responses to our various demarches on terrorist attacks are an obvious example.” Emphasising the need for co-operation with the States and allaying their apprehensions, Dr. Singh assured the Chief Ministers that all anti-terror initiatives would be undertaken with the “closest possible interaction” with the State Governments and their apparatus. “We do recognise that it is not possible to effectively fight terror without the whole-hearted co-operation of the Police machinery at all levels,” the Prime Minister said, adding, an effective coastal command was also being created.
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January - 6 
Reviewing the progress of the Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY, Prime Minister’s Village Road Construction Scheme), the Minister for Panchayat (village-level self-Government institution) and Rural Development, Ram Vichar Netam, said in capital
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Reviewing the progress of the Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY, Prime Minister’s Village Road Construction Scheme), the Minister for Panchayat (village-level self-Government institution) and Rural Development, Ram Vichar Netam, said in capital Raipur the State Government is facing difficulties in implementing the PMGSY in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas, leading to delay in taking up construction of 441 roads in the State, reports Indian Express on January 7. “Construction of roads in remote Naxalite (left-wing extremist) areas has to be taken up on a priority basis. We will seek the help of Police and para-military personnel to provide Security cover, wherever necessary,” Netam said. More than INR 3.09 billion has been earmarked for the construction of these 441 roads under the PMGSY in the Maoist affected areas but the work either did not begin, or had to be abandoned at some places following threat from the insurgents.
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January - 6 
The Hindu reports that a left-wing extremist group called ‘Jharkhand Badshah’ entered a brick kiln at Raichhapala in Sundargarh District on Orissa-Jharkhand border in the night of January 6 and asked the manager to pay INR One million within 24 hours
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The Hindu reports that a left-wing extremist group called ‘Jharkhand Badshah’ entered a brick kiln at Raichhapala in Sundargarh District on Orissa-Jharkhand border in the night of January 6 and asked the manager to pay INR One million within 24 hours. The group, which had about eight members armed with pistols, also threatened the manager with dire consequences if its demand was not met or the Police was informed.
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January - 6 
The Union Government received “total and unconditional” support from all the Chief Ministers in carrying on the fight against terrorism. Some Chief Ministers, however, expressed concern over certain aspects of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
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The Union Government received “total and unconditional” support from all the Chief Ministers in carrying on the fight against terrorism. Some Chief Ministers, however, expressed concern over certain aspects of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code. Many chief ministers reportedly favoured the setting up of a separate intelligence cadre of State Police to strengthen intelligence gathering mechanism. The conference was told about security related measures taken post November 26, Mumbai attacks such as setting up a Multi-Agency Centre to boost intelligence sharing mechanism, expediting Crime and Criminal Tracking Network, registering all fishermen, fishing boats, vehicles, identity cards in border and coastal Districts and maintaining a strict control of immigration, Union Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram said, adding, “there is also agreement that no State is today insulated from terrorism and every State must, therefore, remain fully prepared to deal with a terrorist attack and coordinate its response in this respect”.
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January - 7 
10 of the 37 surrendered militants whose homes within the commando complex at North AOC were demolished on January 4, refused to vacate the place where their old quarters stood and erected shacks there to shelter themselves, reports Imphal Free Press
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10 of the 37 surrendered militants whose homes within the commando complex at North AOC were demolished on January 4, refused to vacate the place where their old quarters stood and erected shacks there to shelter themselves, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 7 
17 out of the 30 districts of Orissa are affected by left-wing extremist violence at present, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said at a meeting of the Chief Ministers of seven Maoist-affected States at New Delhi on January 7, Kalinga Times reported. Wh
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17 out of the 30 districts of Orissa are affected by left-wing extremist violence at present, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said at a meeting of the Chief Ministers of seven Maoist-affected States at New Delhi on January 7, Kalinga Times reported. While Patnaik claimed that his Government had taken a series of measures to contain the insurgency, he said that there was an upsurge in Maoist violence during 2008. The Chief Minister requested the Centre to provide a dedicated helicopter to Orissa for aerial reconnaissance of Maoist-affected areas and for evacuation of injured troops and quick movement of the Security Forces. He also requested the Centre for deployment of six more battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force in the Maoist-affected Districts to effectively control the problem.
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January - 7 
A cadre of the Umar Farooq faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Jalaoruddin alias Sabir alias Anil, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from near Ngariyan hills along Imphal-Yairipok road on January 7
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A cadre of the Umar Farooq faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Jalaoruddin alias Sabir alias Anil, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from near Ngariyan hills along Imphal-Yairipok road on January 7.
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January - 7 
A group of 28 refugees from Sri Lanka's Vavuniya District arrived at Arichamunai in Rameswaram, according to Hindustan Times. The refugees, including nine women and nine children belonging to 10 families, reached in a boat, official sources said.
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A group of 28 refugees from Sri Lanka's Vavuniya District arrived at Arichamunai in Rameswaram, according to Hindustan Times. The refugees, including nine women and nine children belonging to 10 families, reached in a boat, official sources said.
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January - 7 
A Gujarat Police team in the night of January 7 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Allarakha alias Ghulam Mustafa, said to be involved in a bomb blast and other terror acts, from Chutia Bellari under the Shambhuganj Police station
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A Gujarat Police team in the night of January 7 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Allarakha alias Ghulam Mustafa, said to be involved in a bomb blast and other terror acts, from Chutia Bellari under the Shambhuganj Police station in the Banka District of Bihar, reports Times of India. Gujarat Police were on the lookout for Allarakha for his alleged involvement in a bomb blast in the State's Modasa town on September 29, 2008. "He is being interrogated by the Gujarat officials at an undisclosed place," a Bihar Police officer said.
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January - 7 
A passenger bus was set ablaze by cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) in Maddedu forests of Dantewada District on January 7, The Hindu reported. Maoists stopped the bus by barricading the road some 100 km away from the Chhattisgarh an
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A passenger bus was set ablaze by cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) in Maddedu forests of Dantewada District on January 7, The Hindu reported. Maoists stopped the bus by barricading the road some 100 km away from the Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh border and forced the passengers to get down before setting it on fire. Maoists had earlier warned against operation of the inter-State bus service along the forest route.
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January - 7 
An extremist belonging to the Deruvada Area committee of Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nimmaka Bangaraju (34), surrendered before Police at Parvathipuram in the Vizianagaram District on January 7, reports The Hindu. Bangaraju,
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An extremist belonging to the Deruvada Area committee of Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nimmaka Bangaraju (34), surrendered before Police at Parvathipuram in the Vizianagaram District on January 7, reports The Hindu. Bangaraju, a native of Kusa village in G. L. Puram mandal (administrative unit), was involved in several extremist activities.
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January - 7 
Dharitri reports that seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Vizianagaram District on January 7.
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Dharitri reports that seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Vizianagaram District on January 7.
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January - 7 
In two separate incidents, four persons, including three SPOs, were killed by the Maoists in Bijapur District on January 7. District Superintendent of Police J.S. Watti said suspected left-wing extremists had killed three persons, including two SPOs,
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In two separate incidents, four persons, including three SPOs, were killed by the Maoists in Bijapur District on January 7. District Superintendent of Police J.S. Watti said suspected left-wing extremists had killed three persons, including two SPOs, in Aramangi village and one SPO in the Belchar village. According to him, the CPI-Maoist cadres are increasingly targeting Policemen and SPOs in Bijapur District "out of desperation." He added: "They are selectively killing Police and SPOs to create a reign of terror in the District as we have eliminated 11 hardcore Naxalites (left-wing extremists) in recent months."
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January - 7 
Nearly 25 kilograms of explosives were seized during a special drive against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Parsokhad village in Garwah District on January 7, reports Indopia. The explosives were found stacked in small containers
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Nearly 25 kilograms of explosives were seized during a special drive against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Parsokhad village in Garwah District on January 7, reports Indopia. The explosives were found stacked in small containers in a house of one Gopal Yadav during a joint operation by para-military forces and the District Police. Superintendent of Police Saket Kumar Singh said that the house was abandoned and Yadav had been missing for the last several months, adding no one was arrested.
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January - 7 
On January 7 in the Chief Minister’s meeting, the Union Minister for Home Affairs, P. Chidambaram, had asked the States to work jointly to arrest senior leaders of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) — the armed wing of CPI–Maoist.
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On January 7 in the Chief Minister’s meeting, the Union Minister for Home Affairs, P. Chidambaram, had asked the States to work jointly to arrest senior leaders of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) — the armed wing of CPI–Maoist.
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January - 7 
On January 7, in the Chief Minister’s meeting being held at New Delhi, the Chief Ministers of seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected States – Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and West Bengal - b
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On January 7, in the Chief Minister’s meeting being held at New Delhi, the Chief Ministers of seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected States – Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and West Bengal - broadly agreed to a suggestion of the Union Minister of Home Affairs, P. Chidambaram, for launching effective joint operations by the States to deal with extremist elements in inter-State border areas, The Hindu reported. All the seven Chief Ministers agreed that the battle against the extremists must be fought on twin fronts of security as well as development. Among their priorities was employment generation for local youth in the violence-affected areas and construction of roads. The Chief Ministers recognised the need to effectively implement the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. The Chief Ministers informed the meeting about steps taken to fill up vacancies in State Police forces. The Home Minister also drew the attention of the Chief Ministers to the need to train the Police in jungle warfare.
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January - 7 
Speaking in favour of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) campaign, Chief Minister Raman Singh said the State Government would continue giving protection to tribals who were involved in the "anti-Maoist" movement in the State.
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Speaking in favour of the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) campaign, Chief Minister Raman Singh said the State Government would continue giving protection to tribals who were involved in the "anti-Maoist" movement in the State.
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January - 7 
The Pioneer reports that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, while speaking at the meeting of the Chief Ministers of seven Maoist-affected States in New Delhi on January 7, said the State Government was planning to set up a counter-insurgency and jungle w
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The Pioneer reports that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, while speaking at the meeting of the Chief Ministers of seven Maoist-affected States in New Delhi on January 7, said the State Government was planning to set up a counter-insurgency and jungle warfare training centre near capital Bhubaneswar.
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January - 7 
The Statesman reports that the Centre has decided to undertake a comprehensive plan to bring in the development of certain remote areas including Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore District of the State. In the wake of the recent tribal agitation in
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The Statesman reports that the Centre has decided to undertake a comprehensive plan to bring in the development of certain remote areas including Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore District of the State. In the wake of the recent tribal agitation in Lalgarh, the Centre has come to realise that lack of development in these areas had aided the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set up a strong foothold there.
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January - 7 
The Telegraph reports that Bokaro Police have decided to distribute thousands of bags on which they have printed ways to curb the Maoist menace in Jharkhand. Bokaro District Superintendent of Police Priya Dubey distributed these bags at a public meet
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The Telegraph reports that Bokaro Police have decided to distribute thousands of bags on which they have printed ways to curb the Maoist menace in Jharkhand. Bokaro District Superintendent of Police Priya Dubey distributed these bags at a public meeting at Tulbul (Gomia), about 75 kilometers from Bokaro steel city. These bags would be distributed for free in Maoist strongholds such as Jhumra, Gomia, Nawadih, Bokaro thermal, Petarwar, Kasmar and other areas. The Police have also published two phone numbers (06542-242266 and 06542-242299) to help villagers contact the Police in times of emergency and to share vital information.
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January - 7 
Times of India reports that the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist has decided to constitute special teams to assassinate political leaders of the Telangana statehood movement in a meeting held at Bijapur in Chhattisgarh in August 2008.
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Times of India reports that the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist has decided to constitute special teams to assassinate political leaders of the Telangana statehood movement in a meeting held at Bijapur in Chhattisgarh in August 2008.
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January - 7 
Vigilance along the southern coast of Tamil Nadu has been stepped up by the Police in collaboration with other security agencies to prevent possible infiltration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the wake of the fall of the
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Vigilance along the southern coast of Tamil Nadu has been stepped up by the Police in collaboration with other security agencies to prevent possible infiltration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the wake of the fall of the outfit's de facto capital Kilinochchi in Sri Lanka. "Right now, there is no security threat to the stat... however, we have asked the police and other agencies to be on alert and post more police personnel in the coastal areas such as Rameswaram, which are in close proximity to Sri Lanka," sources told PTI. Coast Guard officials confirmed that the agency had stepped up vigilance in the wake of the recent development. "We have increased patrolling to ensure extra vigilance," a Coast Guard official said. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who was represented by State Public Works Department and Law Minister Duraimurugan, in a written statement at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi on January 7 said, "the state government is taking all out efforts to organise intensive patrols and effective screening of the refugees entering the country to avert infiltration of anti-national elements. It (patrolling and screening) has become more imperative due to the existence of long International sea border and the ongoing sensitive developments in Sri Lanka… Tamil Nadu continues to remain free from any major crisis."
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January - 8 
15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured during an encounter in the forest areas of Gollapalli of Dantewada District in the evening of January 8, The Hindu reporte
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15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured during an encounter in the forest areas of Gollapalli of Dantewada District in the evening of January 8, The Hindu reported. IANS added that the encounter took place when the Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a group of armed Maoists during a search operation. "It’s a big success. The Police are trying to capture several rebels alive who received bullet wounds in the gun battle and are attempting to run away under the cover of darkness," said Rahul Sharma, the District Superintendent of Police. The Police also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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January - 8 
A People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Bogimayum Ramijuddin, was arrested by Thoubal District Police at Phundrei village on January 8.
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A People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Bogimayum Ramijuddin, was arrested by Thoubal District Police at Phundrei village on January 8.
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January - 8 
A woman cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Tongbarang Shandiya alias Lei, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon on January 8, reports Imphal Free Press. Le
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A woman cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Tongbarang Shandiya alias Lei, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon on January 8, reports Imphal Free Press. Lei confessed during interrogation that she joined the outfit in June 2008.
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January - 8 
A woman cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Tina Kimneichong Haokip alias Momoi, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Lamlong. Two demand letters of the outfit were recovered fr
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A woman cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Tina Kimneichong Haokip alias Momoi, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Lamlong. Two demand letters of the outfit were recovered from her possession.
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January - 8 
An United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Pranjal Deka alias Biju Sarania, who was the prime accused in the January 1 serial bomb blasts in Guwahati, was shot dead by a combined force of the Assam Police and Army in an encounter at Halikuch
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An United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Pranjal Deka alias Biju Sarania, who was the prime accused in the January 1 serial bomb blasts in Guwahati, was shot dead by a combined force of the Assam Police and Army in an encounter at Halikuchi village in Kamrup District in the night of January 8, according to The Hindu. An accomplice of the slain militant, who was a bomb-maker, however, managed to escape from the encounter site.
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January - 8 
Another Maoist was shot dead by the Police in the Mankedi forest area of Bijapur District, The Hindu reported.
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Another Maoist was shot dead by the Police in the Mankedi forest area of Bijapur District, The Hindu reported.
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January - 8 
Army seized an improvised explosive device weighing 20 kilograms and some ammunition from Bela forest in the Rajouri District.
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Army seized an improvised explosive device weighing 20 kilograms and some ammunition from Bela forest in the Rajouri District.
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January - 8 
Meghalaya Police neutralised the ‘finance cell’ of the Manipur-based Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) when they arrested five suspected militants, including two women cadres, from a rented house in the Malki area of capital Shillong in the night of Jan
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Meghalaya Police neutralised the ‘finance cell’ of the Manipur-based Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) when they arrested five suspected militants, including two women cadres, from a rented house in the Malki area of capital Shillong in the night of January 8, according to Telegraph. A computer, incriminating documents, including demand notes, INR 50,000 and four mobile sets were recovered from the incident site. They were identified as Ningthoujam Ronen, his wife Chamcal Bino Bala, Haobijan Dingku Singh, his wife Pramo Haobijan Maipakpi, and Thokchom Ibomcha Singh. Police said the KYKL cadres had set up the ‘finance cell’ in Shillong only a few months back. The modus operandi of the KYKL was to distribute the demand notes in Manipur and collect the money in Shillong through courier. The arrested cadres were booked under Sections 120b, 121 and 384 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 read with Section 10/13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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January - 8 
Police on January 8 arrested two more civilians taking the total number of arrests made from Bhati Dhar surroundings for helping militants in converting cave hide-outs into bunkers to four. The two civilians were identified as Mohammed Bashir and Moh
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Police on January 8 arrested two more civilians taking the total number of arrests made from Bhati Dhar surroundings for helping militants in converting cave hide-outs into bunkers to four. The two civilians were identified as Mohammed Bashir and Mohammed Iqbal, both residents of village Thera in Bhati Dhar. Earlier, Police had arrested a retired Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police and a woman for assisting the militants.
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January - 8 
Police said it has arrested two over-ground workers of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Khalloen in Pulwama District and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. A Police spokesman said the duo has been identified as Abdul Hanan Naja
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Police said it has arrested two over-ground workers of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Khalloen in Pulwama District and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. A Police spokesman said the duo has been identified as Abdul Hanan Najar and Shabir Ahmad Bhat. One hand grenade, 15 rounds of AK ammunition, a tent of foreign-make and three woolen blankets were recovered from their possession.
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January - 8 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Guwahati, Pradip Chandra Saloi, said Police arrested 12 suspects in connection with the serial bomb blasts, including an ULFA cadre Sanjib Talukdar, who confessed to have planted the bomb at Bhutnath area. "Sa
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Guwahati, Pradip Chandra Saloi, said Police arrested 12 suspects in connection with the serial bomb blasts, including an ULFA cadre Sanjib Talukdar, who confessed to have planted the bomb at Bhutnath area. "Sanjib has confessed that he had planted the bomb at Bhutnath while we have got the information that Pranjal alias Bjiu Sarania has assembled the other two IEDs [improvised explosive devices]—one dumped in the garbage bin at Birubari and the other planted at Bhangagar in the city," the SSP added.
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January - 8 
The Chatra District Police arrested one person on January 8 from a rented house at Kathotia locality in Chatra town on the charges of extorting money for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). INR 200,000 was seized from the house of the a
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The Chatra District Police arrested one person on January 8 from a rented house at Kathotia locality in Chatra town on the charges of extorting money for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). INR 200,000 was seized from the house of the arrested person, identified as Vineet Kumar Soni.
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January - 8 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted six Assam Rifles personnel, including Captain Shapam Momo, along with their arms and ammunition at Zhamai in the Phek District on January 8, according to Telegraph. T
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted six Assam Rifles personnel, including Captain Shapam Momo, along with their arms and ammunition at Zhamai in the Phek District on January 8, according to Telegraph. They were reportedly kept in the confinement at a nearby NSCN-IM designated camp in Kopamedzu.
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January - 8 
The ten-day long operation by the security forces (SFs) which targeted about a dozen commanders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in Bhati Dhar forests of Mendhar in Poonch District came to an abrupt end in the evening of January 8 with all milita
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The ten-day long operation by the security forces (SFs) which targeted about a dozen commanders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in Bhati Dhar forests of Mendhar in Poonch District came to an abrupt end in the evening of January 8 with all militants managing to escape, Daily Excelsior reported. Army sources confirmed that the operation has been called off and all militants, who were being searched for last 10 days, might have escaped. "The operation, which had started on December 30 afternoon in dense Bhati Dhar forests, is off. All militants were reported to have escaped taking advantage of rugged terrain and prevailing climatic conditions in the area", they said. This was the longest ever anti-militancy operation in Jammu region in two decades. Reports had been indicating presence of eight to 10 Pakistani commanders of the JeM, including Abu Dawood and Babbar, in cave hide-outs converted into permanent shelter place by the militants using boulders inside the dense Bhati Dhar forests. As reported earlier, two Army soldiers, a Special Police Officer and at least four militants were killed in the operation. All casualties took place during the initial phase of the gun-battle.
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January - 8 
Two women cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Gurumayum Kunjarashi and Pebam Sophia alias Sanathoi, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police on January 8, according to Sangai
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Two women cadres belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Gurumayum Kunjarashi and Pebam Sophia alias Sanathoi, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police on January 8, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 8 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved recruitment of more than 1300 Special Police Officers (SPOs) for deployment in the four valley Districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Imphal East and Imphal West. Subsequent to the MHA’s approval, the State
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved recruitment of more than 1300 Special Police Officers (SPOs) for deployment in the four valley Districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Imphal East and Imphal West. Subsequent to the MHA’s approval, the State Government handed over the task of SPO recruitment to the State Director General of Police.
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January - 9 
A PULF cadre, Mohammed Manikhan alias Raju, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Hatta Minuthong on January 9.
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A PULF cadre, Mohammed Manikhan alias Raju, was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Hatta Minuthong on January 9.
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January - 9 
An over ground worker of PULF , identified as Mohammed Nazir Uddin, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Tengnoupal area on January 9.
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An over ground worker of PULF , identified as Mohammed Nazir Uddin, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Tengnoupal area on January 9.
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January - 9 
Assam Police personnel arrested five ULFA militants during a search operation at Adamgiri hills in Guwahati city. The arrested were identified as Nipen Kalita, Latu Kalita, Mukut Ali, in their twenties, and Dipankar Das and Shyam Mohan Barman, both 3
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Assam Police personnel arrested five ULFA militants during a search operation at Adamgiri hills in Guwahati city. The arrested were identified as Nipen Kalita, Latu Kalita, Mukut Ali, in their twenties, and Dipankar Das and Shyam Mohan Barman, both 30.
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January - 9 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 9 emphasised that development held the key to resolution of the problems of insurgency and terrorism in Assam. Replying to the debate on the Governor’s address in the State Legislative Assembly, he reiterated tha
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 9 emphasised that development held the key to resolution of the problems of insurgency and terrorism in Assam. Replying to the debate on the Governor’s address in the State Legislative Assembly, he reiterated that terrorism in Assam had a foreign connection. He further said the election of Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh would help Assam resolve the problem.
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During two incidents in the Garwah and Latehar Districts, Maoists reportedly killed two villagers between January 9 and January 11, adds Telegraph.
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During two incidents in the Garwah and Latehar Districts, Maoists reportedly killed two villagers between January 9 and January 11, adds Telegraph.
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January - 9 
Earlier on January 9, another NDFB militant, B. Banda alias Baren Basumatary belonging to the 1st battalion of the outfit, was arrested from Rangapara Railway market in the Sonitpur District.
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Earlier on January 9, another NDFB militant, B. Banda alias Baren Basumatary belonging to the 1st battalion of the outfit, was arrested from Rangapara Railway market in the Sonitpur District.
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January - 9 
On January 9, a “most wanted” National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre who allegedly killed five former members of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) was arrested from a rented house at Lokhra locality of Guwahati city today. The arrested cad
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On January 9, a “most wanted” National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre who allegedly killed five former members of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) was arrested from a rented house at Lokhra locality of Guwahati city today. The arrested cadre Michael Musahary alias Mukan (38) had joined the NDFB in the mid-nineties, escaped from the outfit’s Bhutan camp in 2002 and surrendered, only to start working again for the NDFB secretly when the outfit entered into a cease-fire with the Government in May 2005.
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January - 9 
On January 9, three persons were killed and six others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion around 6.30 pm near the Northeast Frontier Railways headquarters at Maligaon area of the Guwahati city in the Kamrup District, repor
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On January 9, three persons were killed and six others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion around 6.30 pm near the Northeast Frontier Railways headquarters at Maligaon area of the Guwahati city in the Kamrup District, reports Assam Tribune. The IED was placed on a bicycle parked between two privately owned cars. Police suspect the role of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) behind the blast. Inspector-General of Police (central western range) G.P. Singh said that the blast was carried out by the “same group which sneaked into the city few days before New Year to carry out strikes.” Among the dead was a railway traffic inspector Dhiren Kumar Kakoty.
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January - 9 
Rifles personnel, including Captain Shapam Momo, who were abducted along with their arms and ammunition at Zhamai in the Phek District on January 8, according to Nagaland Post. They were reportedly kept in the confinement at a nearby NSCN-IM designat
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Rifles personnel, including Captain Shapam Momo, who were abducted along with their arms and ammunition at Zhamai in the Phek District on January 8, according to Nagaland Post. They were reportedly kept in the confinement at a nearby NSCN-IM designated camp in Kopamedzu.
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January - 9 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a senior ‘area commander’, were arrested by the Police during a search operation at Bhagwanpur Matia village in the Jehanabad District on January 9, PTI reported. According to
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a senior ‘area commander’, were arrested by the Police during a search operation at Bhagwanpur Matia village in the Jehanabad District on January 9, PTI reported. According to the Jehanabad Superintendent of Police (SP), Manu Mahraj, "the self-styled area commander of Maoists, Uday Yadav, who was absconding since Jehanabad jailbreak in 2005, was arrested along with two country made carbines and four country made pistols." The other Maoists were identified as Ashok Yadav, Madhusudan Yadav, Ajay Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav and Mahesh Choudhary. Police also recovered two locally-made carbines, four pistols and 38 live cartridges and Police belts.
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January - 9 
The Imphal West District Police dispersed the surrendered militants who were agitating against their eviction at Commando Complex.
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The Imphal West District Police dispersed the surrendered militants who were agitating against their eviction at Commando Complex.
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January - 10 
A cadre belonging to the Jan Militia of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nanda, committed suicide by hanging himself in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) custody in Aranpur village of Dantewada District on January
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A cadre belonging to the Jan Militia of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nanda, committed suicide by hanging himself in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) custody in Aranpur village of Dantewada District on January 10, Times of India reported.
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January - 10 
A group of about 40 to 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers, identified as Vijay Nayak and Charku Nayak, at Anjan village, about 16 kilometres from the District headquarters of Gumla, on January 10, reports Time
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A group of about 40 to 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers, identified as Vijay Nayak and Charku Nayak, at Anjan village, about 16 kilometres from the District headquarters of Gumla, on January 10, reports Times of India. Both were members of Shanti Sena, an anti-Maoist body set up three years ago with the help of Police. The Maoists also ransacked the houses of village Shanti Sena chief Satyanarayan Thakur and another Sena member Rampyare and set ablaze a motorcycle.
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January - 10 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was wounded when the pistol of another cadre was accidentally triggered during ‘interrogation’ of some youths who were captured by the militants for their alleged involvement in ext
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was wounded when the pistol of another cadre was accidentally triggered during ‘interrogation’ of some youths who were captured by the militants for their alleged involvement in extortion of money in Kohima on January 10, according to Nagaland Post.
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January - 10 
A suspected agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested by the Meerut Police from Meerut on January 10, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Amir Ahmed alias Bhura of Nukkud in the Saharanpur District of Uttar Pradesh. Hand-
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A suspected agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested by the Meerut Police from Meerut on January 10, reports The Hindu. He was identified as Amir Ahmed alias Bhura of Nukkud in the Saharanpur District of Uttar Pradesh. Hand-drawn maps of Army units in Dehradun and Meerut, a four-page classified document containing detailed information on anti-tank guided missile, an eight-page document on radio communication brigaded mortar shoot and a four-page document containing restricted information on infantry weapons and a mobile phone were recovered from his possession. The Meerut Police said they had received intelligence that some youth in western Uttar Pradesh had contacts with the ISI. Amir had reportedly passed secret information about Army bases in Dehradun, Ambala, Meerut, Agra and Roorkee, using code words over phone. The Police also said Amir had been to Pakistan five times using a fake passport.
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January - 10 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested a cadre of the Umar Farroq faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Amar, from general area of Wankhem under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 10.
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested a cadre of the Umar Farroq faction of the PULF, identified as Mohammed Amar, from general area of Wankhem under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 10.
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January - 10 
On January 10, 24 militants, including 22 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres and two cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), surrendered before the Security Forces in West Tripura District after fleeing from their base camps in
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On January 10, 24 militants, including 22 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres and two cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), surrendered before the Security Forces in West Tripura District after fleeing from their base camps in Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune. While the NLFT militants surrendered to the commandant of 15th battalion of Assam Rifles at Hrangkhalpara, the ATTF cadres surrendered to the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Khowai. Police sources said that a food crisis in the Bangladesh camps and non-payment by the leaders of the militant outfits to the rank and file were the reasons behind the surrender. The NLFT cadres deposited three revolvers, two Chinese grenades, live cartridges and some documents of the outfit. The ATTF militants surrendered a Japanese wireless set.
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January - 10 
On January 10, an encounter took place between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation at Salangtola forest range in the Gondia District, reports PTI.
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On January 10, an encounter took place between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation at Salangtola forest range in the Gondia District, reports PTI.
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January - 10 
On January 10, the Baksa District Police arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Dhanesh Chandra Boro alias B. Dwimunizira (35), from Thamna under Borbori Police station, reports Telegraph.
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On January 10, the Baksa District Police arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Dhanesh Chandra Boro alias B. Dwimunizira (35), from Thamna under Borbori Police station, reports Telegraph.
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January - 10 
On January 10, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Raman Singh, speaking on the vote of thanks on the Governor’s speech in the State Legislative Assembly, said that Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) is the answer to get rid of the Communist P
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On January 10, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Raman Singh, speaking on the vote of thanks on the Governor’s speech in the State Legislative Assembly, said that Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) is the answer to get rid of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the State, reports Times of India. He further said that Salwa Judum began as the people of Bastar region wanted to stop Maoist atrocities and this movement would continue till the menace is eradicated.
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January - 10 
Police arrested three ULFA cadres from the Chandmari and Noonmati areas of Guwahati.
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Police arrested three ULFA cadres from the Chandmari and Noonmati areas of Guwahati.
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January - 10 
The Assam Legislative Assembly on January 10 passed the Assam Preventive Detention (Amendment) Act, 2009, increasing the detention period of any person hindering the security of the State from six months to two years, reports The Hindu. The amendment
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The Assam Legislative Assembly on January 10 passed the Assam Preventive Detention (Amendment) Act, 2009, increasing the detention period of any person hindering the security of the State from six months to two years, reports The Hindu. The amendment changed section 13 of the existing Assam Preventive Detention Act, 1980. The amendment stated that a State Government officer, not below the rank of secretary or district magistrate, if satisfied, could order detention of any person with a view to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the state, maintenance of law and order and also maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community.
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January - 10 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a businessman, identified as Bhogi Ramesh, at Ketalpeta in the Koraput District on January 10 suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a businessman, identified as Bhogi Ramesh, at Ketalpeta in the Koraput District on January 10 suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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January - 10 
The Union Government has asked the States to work out a joint strategy and pool their intelligence to trace and arrest the senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including their ‘supreme commander’ Muppala Laxamana Rao alias Gana
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The Union Government has asked the States to work out a joint strategy and pool their intelligence to trace and arrest the senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including their ‘supreme commander’ Muppala Laxamana Rao alias Ganapathi, Times of India reported on January 11. At present, neither the State Police nor central agencies have any inkling of the whereabouts of 14 top CPI-Maoist leaders. These leaders — all members of the CPI (Maoist) politburo — reportedly take all the decisions on the entire Maoist operations across the country. Though the central agencies have some background and identification details of these leaders, the profiling has so far not produced any result. The report adds that seven of the 14 CPI-Maoist politburo members are from Andhra Pradesh. While 60-year-old Ganapathi of Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh heads the command of the over 11,000 armed cadres, Prashanth Bose alias Nirbhay alias Kishanda works to propagate the Maoists' agenda through various means.
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January - 10 
Two suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were shot dead by Thoubal District Police during an encounter near the Buffalo Farm junction at Kharungpat on January 10, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants managed to escape, three AK
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Two suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were shot dead by Thoubal District Police during an encounter near the Buffalo Farm junction at Kharungpat on January 10, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants managed to escape, three AK 56 rifles, five magazines, 40 live rounds of AK ammunition, two pressure bombs and one bag were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 10 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres were shot dead by Security Force (SF) personnel in two separate encounters at Maligaon in Guwahati and Baksa on January 10, according to The Hindu.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres were shot dead by Security Force (SF) personnel in two separate encounters at Maligaon in Guwahati and Baksa on January 10, according to The Hindu.
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January - 11 
A Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another sustained injuries on January 11 in a landmine explosion triggered by the Maoists at Gorabandha in the East Singhbhum District, reports Zee News. "Shivpal Singh, a havildar, was kil
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A Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another sustained injuries on January 11 in a landmine explosion triggered by the Maoists at Gorabandha in the East Singhbhum District, reports Zee News. "Shivpal Singh, a havildar, was killed in the blast at Rajabasa-Kirodari village and a constable, Jitendra Singh, was rushed to Tata Main hospital with critical injuries," Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum, Ravindra Agarwal, told PTI.
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January - 11 
A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter near Angangching along Tejpur Road on January 11, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants m
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A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter near Angangching along Tejpur Road on January 11, reports Imphal Free Press. While two other militants managed to escape, one Norinco 9-mm pistol, one magazine and five live rounds of 9-mm ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 11 
ANI reports that over 1000 tribal men and women are being given commando training in Taldanga village on the Bankura-Purulia District border. At a war camp which began on January 7, the men and women were given theoretical and practical training in u
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ANI reports that over 1000 tribal men and women are being given commando training in Taldanga village on the Bankura-Purulia District border. At a war camp which began on January 7, the men and women were given theoretical and practical training in using traditional weapons to attack as well as defend. Armed with bows and arrows, spades and hammers, the tribals are training rigorously, under the guidance of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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January - 11 
Earlier on January 11, in the Thoubal District, Assam Rifles personnel killed a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Moirangthem Tomba alias Arnold (28) and recovered a 9mm pistol.
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Earlier on January 11, in the Thoubal District, Assam Rifles personnel killed a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Moirangthem Tomba alias Arnold (28) and recovered a 9mm pistol.
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January - 11 
In a four-page statement signed by commander-in-chief Paresh Barua that was faxed on January 11 to a section of the media, the ULFA claimed that an “infamous” “gang of six” police officers was responsible for the January 9 blast in the Maligaon local
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In a four-page statement signed by commander-in-chief Paresh Barua that was faxed on January 11 to a section of the media, the ULFA claimed that an “infamous” “gang of six” police officers was responsible for the January 9 blast in the Maligaon locality of Guwahati city to malign the outfit’s image.
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January - 11 
Legislator of the opposition Congress party from the Konta constituency, Kawasi Lakhma, said that “since early 2005, neither Police nor Government officials nor I myself have dared to visit the 60 villages where insurgents have total monopoly,” IANS
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Legislator of the opposition Congress party from the Konta constituency, Kawasi Lakhma, said that “since early 2005, neither Police nor Government officials nor I myself have dared to visit the 60 villages where insurgents have total monopoly,” IANS reported. “People’s life in my segment is like hell; they have nothing to eat. About 50,000 innocent tribals in my constituency alone have migrated to neighbouring Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh since June 2005 when the fight between Salwa Judum [anti-Maoist vigilante movement] cadres and Maoists began. Due to fights between Salwa Judum cadres and the rebels, the local weekly market system, which was a lifeline for the entire Dantewada District, has almost become non-existent,” he said.
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January - 11 
Nasir Safi Mir, alleged to be the ‘financial brain’ behind All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and other separatist leaders, has managed to flee the country after getting a forged passport from a southern State even as
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Nasir Safi Mir, alleged to be the ‘financial brain’ behind All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and other separatist leaders, has managed to flee the country after getting a forged passport from a southern State even as Delhi Police claimed that they were still looking for him, Daily Excelsior reported. According to sources in central security agencies, Mir against whom a non-bailable warrant was issued, had allegedly bribed some officials of a southern State and made his passport after which he took a route to Nepal and then to Europe. From Europe he was reported to have flown to Libya before finally reaching Dubai, sources said. Mir, was earlier arrested by Delhi Police in February 2006 while ferrying INR 5500000 from a Delhi-based jeweler along with some explosives, but had jumped parole which he had got after several requests made by his family to the court citing medical problems. The 38-year-old Dubai-based businessman, who owns a carpet showroom and money exchange firms in Gulf, had been regularly reporting to the nearest police station till October 2008, but after that he did not turn up either at the police station nor on the hearing date of the court. According to recent technical intercepts, Mir allegedly spoke to the separatist leadership after reaching Dubai.
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January - 11 
On January 11, six more NLFT cadres surrendered at the headquarters of Assam Rifles in the State capital Agartala. They deposited one SLR, two rifles and one revolver with live cartridges.
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On January 11, six more NLFT cadres surrendered at the headquarters of Assam Rifles in the State capital Agartala. They deposited one SLR, two rifles and one revolver with live cartridges.
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January - 11 
Quoting the Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh, Vishawa Ranjan, Times of India reported on January 12 that commandos of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Chhattisgarh, which came into existence on January 10, will not only tackle terrorist at
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Quoting the Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh, Vishawa Ranjan, Times of India reported on January 12 that commandos of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Chhattisgarh, which came into existence on January 10, will not only tackle terrorist attacks like those witnessed in Mumbai, but will also be employed for anti-Maoist insurgency operations during any emergency. He said, "ATS came into existence January 10. The ATS commandos are now ready to respond to any terror challenge at very short notice," adding, "tough training" will be provided by the State Government to the commandos in a phased manner. In addition, the central Government will be requested to provide their "highly specialised commando training". Commandos up to the age of 30 years will be employed in the ATS. "Anti-terrorist control rooms have also been set up in all the 18 Districts to deal with possible terror attacks and Maoists," said home department officials.
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January - 11 
The two-day long stand off between the Assam Rifles (AR) and NSCN-IM ended when the Cease-fire Monitoring Group Chairman, Lieutenant General Mandhata Singh, on January 11 asked the AR personnel to return to their bases, reports Nagaland Page. The sta
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The two-day long stand off between the Assam Rifles (AR) and NSCN-IM ended when the Cease-fire Monitoring Group Chairman, Lieutenant General Mandhata Singh, on January 11 asked the AR personnel to return to their bases, reports Nagaland Page. The stand off ensued after around 50 AR personnel entered the Camp Hebron at Dimapur in the morning of January 10.
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January - 12 
A bomb exploded causing partial damage to the reception counter of a hotel and a two wheeler vehicle at Wahengbam Leikai.
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A bomb exploded causing partial damage to the reception counter of a hotel and a two wheeler vehicle at Wahengbam Leikai.
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January - 12 
A bomb hurled by unidentified militants towards a tent house at Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi in the Imphal East District failed to explode. The bomb was later defused by the Police.
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A bomb hurled by unidentified militants towards a tent house at Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi in the Imphal East District failed to explode. The bomb was later defused by the Police.
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January - 12 
A cadre of the Azad faction of the PULF, identified as Atawar Rahman alias Ethem, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Chamol in the Chandel District on January 12. He confessed that he had gone to Myanmar for financial dealings.
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A cadre of the Azad faction of the PULF, identified as Atawar Rahman alias Ethem, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Chamol in the Chandel District on January 12. He confessed that he had gone to Myanmar for financial dealings.
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January - 12 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Safique Iliyas alias Deepak, was arrested by the West Bengal’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Malda District on January 12, reports The Hindu. Safique was later produced before the Magist
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Safique Iliyas alias Deepak, was arrested by the West Bengal’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Malda District on January 12, reports The Hindu. Safique was later produced before the Magistrate’s Court at Jangipur in Murshidabad District and the court remanded him to 14-days Police custody. Safique, a resident of Rajshahi in Bangladesh, was instructed to spy on the movement of Army personnel in Siliguri, CID officials said. “Safique crossed over to India on January 3 and was sheltered in the house of Haji Akhtar Hussein at Harishchandrapur in Malda District. We arrested both on a tip-off,” Siddh Nath Gupta, Deputy Inspector-General (Operations) of CID, said in Kolkata on January 13. Safique had planned to set up a shop near the Army establishment in Siliguri to execute his job, Gupta said, adding “Safique had confessed that he helped two Lashkar-e-Toiba men to cross over to India via the international border in the State last year. One of them, Sikandar-e-Azaam, was later arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in June.” The Delhi Police had reportedly arrested him in 1998 on the charge of transporting RDX from Bangladesh to Uttar Pradesh during 1997-98. He was lodged in the Tihar jail till 2003, before being granted bail and escaping to Bangladesh. Nine pre-activated SIM cards, fake Indian currency worth INR 50,000 and a forged voter identity card were recovered from him.
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January - 12 
A newly-sanctioned Police vehicle, allotted to the anti-Naxal operation squad as part of the efforts to modernize the unit, was stolen by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from outside the driver's residence in Nagsenwan u
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A newly-sanctioned Police vehicle, allotted to the anti-Naxal operation squad as part of the efforts to modernize the unit, was stolen by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from outside the driver's residence in Nagsenwan under Yashodhara Nagar Police Station in Nagpur in the early hours of January 12, Times of India reported.
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January - 12 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles at Kimang Chanba Langjing Laingam Khun under Lamsang Police Station in the evening of January 12, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles at Kimang Chanba Langjing Laingam Khun under Lamsang Police Station in the evening of January 12, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with some live rounds and a car registration number were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 12 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Ningombam Rocky Singh alias Giri, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Liwa road on January 12.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Ningombam Rocky Singh alias Giri, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Liwa road on January 12.
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January - 12 
According to a delayed report, suspected militants opened fired at the residence of the Fishery Director Karam Saratkumar at Chingamathak Thokchom Leikai on January 6, reports Sangai Express. The employees of Fishery Department subsequently protested
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According to a delayed report, suspected militants opened fired at the residence of the Fishery Director Karam Saratkumar at Chingamathak Thokchom Leikai on January 6, reports Sangai Express. The employees of Fishery Department subsequently protested against the attack in front of their office at Wakat Meepham on January 12.
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January - 12 
According to Daily Excelsior, a trooper of the Territorial Army, Aijaz Ahmed, was injured in an encounter with militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Dachan forests of Kishtwar District on January 12. The encounter between the two sides was
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According to Daily Excelsior, a trooper of the Territorial Army, Aijaz Ahmed, was injured in an encounter with militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Dachan forests of Kishtwar District on January 12. The encounter between the two sides was continuing till last reports came in.
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January - 12 
Describing the Mumbai terror attacks as a "direct strike" at India's economic development, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on January 12 warned the hydrocarbon sector to protect assets from the risks from "state or the so-called non-state
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Describing the Mumbai terror attacks as a "direct strike" at India's economic development, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on January 12 warned the hydrocarbon sector to protect assets from the risks from "state or the so-called non-state actors," reports Indian Express. "The recent terrorist attack in Mumbai was a direct strike at India's economic development. This unpardonable criminal attack only underscores the risk all countries face from economic sabotage, irrespective of whether these acts are authored by states or merely carried out by so-called non-state actors," Mukherjee said inaugurating the Petrotech Conference. Cautioning that the global hydrocarbon sector would increasingly be even more vulnerable to such threats, he said, "protecting these assets would not simply be a law and order problem for an individual country, whether an energy exporter or a consumer." He asked the global community to co-operate to protect the supply routes and hydrocarbon assets to ensure stability of energy supplies.
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January - 12 
Manipur Cabinet on January 12 decided to recruit another 1350 Special Police Officers (SPOs) in the State, apart from 300 SPOs who were already recruited from Heirok in the Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Manipur Cabinet on January 12 decided to recruit another 1350 Special Police Officers (SPOs) in the State, apart from 300 SPOs who were already recruited from Heirok in the Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 12 
On January 12, The Hindu, quoting the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials, reported that large scale illegal cultivation of opium and ganja (marijuana) takes place in the left-wing extremist affected areas especially in States like Bihar, Jharkh
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On January 12, The Hindu, quoting the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials, reported that large scale illegal cultivation of opium and ganja (marijuana) takes place in the left-wing extremist affected areas especially in States like Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It also said that at places where the Maoists do not directly get involved in the illicit cultivation, they charge money for providing protection to those involved in the practice. “Illicit cultivation does take place especially in those areas where the local administration is not strong enough. Three main States where it takes place as per the inputs that we receive are Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal,” an unnamed senior NCB official said. Zee News adds that of the total 107825 kilograms of ganja seized in the country in 2007, the States where it was seized in heavy quantity included Nagaland (15,489 kilograms), Madhya Pradesh (14,815 kilograms), Maharashtra (12,551 kilograms), Chhattisgarh (7,470 kilograms) and Andhra Pradesh (7,059 kilograms). "They (Naxals) operate in very remote areas which usually have thick forests. What happens inside those forests is anybody's guess. But yes, they do charge protection money of all illegal business carried out in their areas," another senior official said, adding, "narcotics business is highly profitable. Since the areas where the Naxals and insurgents operate from are usually out of bounds for local Police and other security agencies, it is difficult to curtail this source of income."
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January - 12 
On January 12, the Justice P.C. Phukan Commission of Inquiry, probing the ethnic clashes between Hmars and Dimasas in the North Cachar Hills and Cachar Districts in 2003, tabled its report in the State Legislative Assembly. Over 50 people had lost th
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On January 12, the Justice P.C. Phukan Commission of Inquiry, probing the ethnic clashes between Hmars and Dimasas in the North Cachar Hills and Cachar Districts in 2003, tabled its report in the State Legislative Assembly. Over 50 people had lost their lives in the conflict. In its report, the Commission has recommended proper implementation of the cease-fire ground rules between the DHD and Assam Government.
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January - 12 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked a special committee, set up earlier to come out with measures to strengthen local intelligence gathering units, to act fast by strengthening local intelligence gathering units, in the wake of the Mum
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked a special committee, set up earlier to come out with measures to strengthen local intelligence gathering units, to act fast by strengthening local intelligence gathering units, in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack, reports PTI. The committee for strengthening the Special Branches of Police forces was constituted by former Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shivraj Patil, and included the Directors General of Police of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Delhi Police Commissioner and senior Intelligence Bureau officials. "There is a focused scheme for strengthening the Special Branches of the State Police forces and ensuring their systematic structuring, which is now lacking. The central Government is providing all help to the States in this regard," MHA sources said. The Government has advised State Governments to form and sanction a dedicated fund (up to 5 per cent of their annual allocation) under Modernisation of Police Forces scheme for strengthening of Special Branches. "All State Governments have been asked to submit their action plan and action taken report in this regard. Most of the Naxal-affected States have submitted their plans. The central Government has also released funds based on their approved Action Plans. We have advised State Governments to hire retired Policemen and other professionals to strengthen the intelligence gathering mechanism," MHA sources said.
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January - 12 
There was a bomb blast at the residence of A. Narandradhaja, Assistant Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD), at Wangkhei Laishram Leikai area of Imphal East District, reports Sentinel. Police said the bomb was lobbed by suspected militants.
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There was a bomb blast at the residence of A. Narandradhaja, Assistant Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD), at Wangkhei Laishram Leikai area of Imphal East District, reports Sentinel. Police said the bomb was lobbed by suspected militants. However, no casualty was reported in both the incidents. Meanwhile, denouncing the bomb attack, local people staged a protest demonstration on July 12, adds Sangai Express.
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January - 12 
Three suspected cadres of the Manipur-based People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit were arrested by Police from a hotel in capital Aizawl, according to Shillong Times. One of them confessed to his involvement in the killing of six
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Three suspected cadres of the Manipur-based People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit were arrested by Police from a hotel in capital Aizawl, according to Shillong Times. One of them confessed to his involvement in the killing of six persons in 1999.
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January - 12 
Two LeT militants, identified as Fahim Ansari and Mohammad Sabahuddin, who were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police for carrying out an attack on a CRPF Group Centre in Rampur on January 1, 2008, and who are allegedly involved in the November 26, 20
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Two LeT militants, identified as Fahim Ansari and Mohammad Sabahuddin, who were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police for carrying out an attack on a CRPF Group Centre in Rampur on January 1, 2008, and who are allegedly involved in the November 26, 2008-terrorist attacks in Mumbai, were on January 12 remanded to Police custody till January 23.
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January - 13 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Gurumayum Romen Sharma alias Bung, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wangjing bazaar on January 13.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Gurumayum Romen Sharma alias Bung, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wangjing bazaar on January 13.
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January - 13 
A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Army and Police during an encounter in the Khopum valley of Tamenglong District on January 13, reports Imphal Free Press. An AK-47 rifle
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A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant was shot dead by a combined team of the Army and Police during an encounter in the Khopum valley of Tamenglong District on January 13, reports Imphal Free Press. An AK-47 rifle along with a large quantity of ammunition, radio sets and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 13 
A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Ayub Ali, was shot dead by the Security Force personnel at Khergao Keikhu bridge in the Imphal East District. Three extortion notes of the outfit and one 9-mm pistol along with fo
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A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Ayub Ali, was shot dead by the Security Force personnel at Khergao Keikhu bridge in the Imphal East District. Three extortion notes of the outfit and one 9-mm pistol along with four live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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January - 13 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Tapan Das (25), was killed during an encounter with Security Forces at Geetanagar locality of Guwahati city. The slain militant was involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of F
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Tapan Das (25), was killed during an encounter with Security Forces at Geetanagar locality of Guwahati city. The slain militant was involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of Food Corporation of India executive P.C. Ram in July 2007. Police said Das, belonging to the outfit’s 709th battalion, was trained in sophisticated arms and bomb-making techniques and was involved in several bomb and grenade explosions in the city in the past few years.
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January - 13 
Chhattisgarh Police has discovered documents exposing the CPI-Maoist’s latest strategy to identify and target Police informers in the villages and also hit at soft targets in a bid to lay traps for the Police.
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Chhattisgarh Police has discovered documents exposing the CPI-Maoist’s latest strategy to identify and target Police informers in the villages and also hit at soft targets in a bid to lay traps for the Police.
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January - 13 
Dharitri reports that the Orissa Government received 7000 AK-47 rifles and more than 100,000 live bullets on January 13 under the Police modernisation plan. These weapons will reportedly be given to the Special Operation Group and various Police batt
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Dharitri reports that the Orissa Government received 7000 AK-47 rifles and more than 100,000 live bullets on January 13 under the Police modernisation plan. These weapons will reportedly be given to the Special Operation Group and various Police battalions. A senior Police official said that if need arises some Police Stations in the left-wing extremist-affected area will also be provided with the weapons. He added that the State is expecting to receive INSAS rifles, bullet proof jackets and helmets shortly.
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January - 13 
In another search operation, Police arrested two over-ground workers of the LeT outfit from Upper Thathri area of Doda District and recovered INR 20,000 worth Hawala money besides four SIM cards of two private telecom companies from them. They have b
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In another search operation, Police arrested two over-ground workers of the LeT outfit from Upper Thathri area of Doda District and recovered INR 20,000 worth Hawala money besides four SIM cards of two private telecom companies from them. They have been identified as Waseem Raza and Najam-ud-Din Gujjar. They were reportedly heading towards a forest area to deliver the money and four SIM cards to some LeT commanders when they were arrested by police.
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January - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was killed and a civilian injured in an encounter with Assam Police at Lahorijan Market in the Karbi Anglong District, near the Assam-Nagaland border,
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Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was killed and a civilian injured in an encounter with Assam Police at Lahorijan Market in the Karbi Anglong District, near the Assam-Nagaland border, on January 13. The slain militant was identified as one Honato Sumi (25) from Suruhoto range. He was a former member of the Isak-Muivah (IM) faction of the NSCN. A .32 pistol, eight empty cases and one live round of ammunition was recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 13 
On January 13, 46 militants, including 42 cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and four belonging to the ULFA, surrendered at Bathoupuri in the Baksa District. Of the 42 NDFB militants who laid down arms before police at Mushalp
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On January 13, 46 militants, including 42 cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and four belonging to the ULFA, surrendered at Bathoupuri in the Baksa District. Of the 42 NDFB militants who laid down arms before police at Mushalpur in Baksa, 20 are from the outfit’s Borbori designated camp, including a number of “corporals” and “lance corporals”, mostly from NDFB’s 4th battalion. The group laid down two AK-56 series rifles with two magazines and 300 rounds of ammunition, two 9mm pistols with two magazines and 17 rounds of ammunition, two Chinese pistols, two revolvers, 10 Chinese grenades, 50 kilograms of TNT and one pen pistol with six rounds of ammunition. The surrendered ULFA militants included a woman cadre from the outfit’s Enigma group, identified as Namita Kalita.
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January - 13 
On January 13, two personnel of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were killed and another was injured when suspected militants opened fire inside a BRO camp at Chimen Chapori in the Dhemaji District, reports Telegraph. The slain troopers were ident
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On January 13, two personnel of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were killed and another was injured when suspected militants opened fire inside a BRO camp at Chimen Chapori in the Dhemaji District, reports Telegraph. The slain troopers were identified as Pyar Chand and Pritam Chand. The Border Roads Task Force, under the BRO, is building a bridge in the area. Official sources said the incident occurred close to midnight when three armed militants came to the camp and asked for a particular person. They then opened fire on the unarmed BRO personnel, resulting in the death of the two soldiers.
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January - 13 
Telegraph reports that Police on January 13 arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhagirathi Hansda, Moso Tuddu and Budhan Mardi, from Ashthi village in the East Singhbhum District, where the insurge
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Telegraph reports that Police on January 13 arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhagirathi Hansda, Moso Tuddu and Budhan Mardi, from Ashthi village in the East Singhbhum District, where the insurgents had planned to kill a schoolteacher. A pistol and some live cartridges were recovered from them. Superintendent of Police Naveen Kumar Singh said the arrested Maoists are residents of Sakragora village in Mayurbhanj District of Orissa and are members of the Puta Munda squad active in Ghurabandha for the past several months.
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January - 13 
The Imphal East District Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre named Sagolsem Mohon Singh (60) from Khabam Lamkhai on January 13. He was allegedly involved in extortion activities in the Imphal East District.
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The Imphal East District Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre named Sagolsem Mohon Singh (60) from Khabam Lamkhai on January 13. He was allegedly involved in extortion activities in the Imphal East District.
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January - 13 
Two hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits and two Police personnel were killed during an encounter at Lallu Khetar in the Kalakote area of Rajouri District on January 13, Daily Excelsior reported. Inspect
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Two hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits and two Police personnel were killed during an encounter at Lallu Khetar in the Kalakote area of Rajouri District on January 13, Daily Excelsior reported. Inspector General of Police (Jammu), K. Rajendra, said a team of Special Striking Reserve and Police launched a search operation at Lallu Khetar at 3.30 pm (IST) after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. In the ensuing encounter that lasted for approximately 90 minutes two militants and two Policemen, Mushtaq Ahmed and Nissar Hussain, were killed. At least two militants managed to escape taking cover of the forest area. The slain militants have been identified as Ashfaq, a HM ‘commander’, and Abu Talha, a LeT ‘commander’. Both of them were operating in different parts of Rajouri district for past several months and were involved in many subversive activities. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, 37 rounds, four hand grenades, one radio set, one mobile telephone and several incriminating documents were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 14 
According to IANS, the Orissa Government has tightened security in Paradip port, one of the major ports along its Bay of Bengal coast, in view of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, officials said on January 14. Authorities have reportedly instal
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According to IANS, the Orissa Government has tightened security in Paradip port, one of the major ports along its Bay of Bengal coast, in view of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, officials said on January 14. Authorities have reportedly installed at least 20 Close Circuit Television Cameras in the Paradip port area in Jagatsinghpur District, about 100 kilometres from the State capital Bhubaneswar, at a cost of INR 40 million.
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January - 14 
Chhattisgarh Police has said the CPI-Maoist cadres are recruiting minor girls as part of a stepped-up drive to get members for the Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh, a women's wing of the CPI-Maoist. "Maoist militants are now on a stepped-up drive to r
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Chhattisgarh Police has said the CPI-Maoist cadres are recruiting minor girls as part of a stepped-up drive to get members for the Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh, a women's wing of the CPI-Maoist. "Maoist militants are now on a stepped-up drive to recruit minors, mainly female adolescents, because it's easier to brainwash them. The forced recruitment drive in the Bastar hinterland is now basically to fill up hundreds of slots vacated due to mass desertion of Communist Party of India-Maoist cadres due to relentless Police pressure and exposure of the myth of Maoist ideology," Pawan Deo, a senior Special Intelligence Branch officer said. The Director General of Police, Vishwa Ranjan, stated that, "some 30 percent or 15,000 of a total of 50,000 armed rebels are female insurgents who actively participate in carrying out major strikes against civilians and Police forces."
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January - 14 
Economic Times on January 14 reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has decided to strengthen the Maoist’s influence in Maharashtra by merging of its Maharashtra operations with that of the larger and stronger Dandkarenya comm
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Economic Times on January 14 reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has decided to strengthen the Maoist’s influence in Maharashtra by merging of its Maharashtra operations with that of the larger and stronger Dandkarenya committee, active in Chhattisgarh, at a recent meeting in the jungles of Gadhchiroli District in Maharashtra. As of now, left-wing extremism in Maharashtra is confined to only 4-5 Districts, comprising of Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia and Gadhchiroli, and the Maoists did not pose much of a challenge to the State Police due to their limited operational capabilities. By the merger of Maharashtra operations with the more powerful Dandkaranya committee — which is successfully engaging counter-Naxal forces in south Chhattisgarh, including the Special Task Force, Central Reserve Police Force and the Commando Battalions for Resolute Action battalion — the CPI-Maoist cadres hoped to carry over the operational successes in Dandkarenya to the adjoining Districts of Maharashtra. This would also further facilitate the inter-State operations of the Maoists.
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January - 14 
Indian Coast Guard has also beefed up security measures along the 480 kilometre coastline of the State by regular patrolling as well as deployment of additional ships and aircraft for better surveillance, State Home Secretary A.P. Padhi said, adding
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Indian Coast Guard has also beefed up security measures along the 480 kilometre coastline of the State by regular patrolling as well as deployment of additional ships and aircraft for better surveillance, State Home Secretary A.P. Padhi said, adding one coast guard ship remains deployed at all times off the coast of Orissa and West Bengal to monitor maritime activity. The State Government has also decided to ask the owners of all fishing boats to install Global Positioning System (GPS) sets in their vessels. An estimated 9200 fishing trawlers and boats are operating along the State coast can be brought under surveillance with the devices, he stated. The central Government has also sanctioned money to set up at least five marine Police stations in the State and out of them three are expected to be functional in the next two months, Padhi added.
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January - 14 
Mohammad Ahsan Dar, a top militant and one of the founders of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was arrested on January 14 by Police in the Bandipora district, Indian Express reported. Dar, a close associate of Hizb chief Syed Salahuddin, was co-ordinatin
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Mohammad Ahsan Dar, a top militant and one of the founders of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was arrested on January 14 by Police in the Bandipora district, Indian Express reported. Dar, a close associate of Hizb chief Syed Salahuddin, was co-ordinating activities of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), HM, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, North Kashmir), Abdul Gani Mir, said in Baramulla. Acting on specific information that Dar had returned from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and was co-ordinating the activities of different militant outfits, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested him in the early hours while he was trying to sneak into Sumbal area from his home town Pattan, he said. Dar, self-styled chief commander of Muslim Mujahideen, offered no resistance while being arrested, Mir said. The DIG said Dar had parted ways with the HM following differences with the top leadership of the outfit and founded Muslim Mujahideen in 1992. However, he remained close to Salahuddin, who also heads the United Jihad Council (UJC) – an amalgam of militant outfits active in the State. Dar, who is in his 50s, was arrested in 1993 and released in 1999 after six years in detention, Mir said, adding he had also visited Pakistan and has remained in close contact with the ISI and other Pakistani agencies. He has reportedly been regularly receiving funds from them. According to preliminary investigations, Dar had infiltrated into the Kashmir valley and was active since last one year. Dar had organised various attacks on Security Forces and was trying to give a fresh impetus to militant activities within the State and in the rest of the country. He had infiltrated into India via the Bangladesh border. Some incriminating documents have been recovered from him and further investigations are on, the DIG said.
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January - 14 
Police arrested a militant of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Jayanta Kalita (27), from Lalmati in the Basistha area of Guwahati city on January 14, reports Telegraph. He had joined the outfit around four years ago. The Police also detain
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Police arrested a militant of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Jayanta Kalita (27), from Lalmati in the Basistha area of Guwahati city on January 14, reports Telegraph. He had joined the outfit around four years ago. The Police also detained Bhabani Deka, owner of Kalita’s rented house at Lalmati.
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January - 14 
Police recovered a consignment of explosive devices and ammunition during a search operation from Kawarian forests under the jurisdiction of Poonch Police station. The seizure included two Chinese grenades, one Chinese pistol with one magazine and 32
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Police recovered a consignment of explosive devices and ammunition during a search operation from Kawarian forests under the jurisdiction of Poonch Police station. The seizure included two Chinese grenades, one Chinese pistol with one magazine and 323 rounds of AK-47 rifle. Police conducted searches in the forests but no arrests were made, official sources said.
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January - 14 
Telegraph reports that cadres of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) have decided not to accept the housing assistance to be given to them by the Mizoram Government. "Cadres of BLFM will not accept INR 3,000 each as housing assistance in prote
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Telegraph reports that cadres of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) have decided not to accept the housing assistance to be given to them by the Mizoram Government. "Cadres of BLFM will not accept INR 3,000 each as housing assistance in protest against the decision to resettle around 300 former Bru rebels in Lunglei and Kolasib District," the outfit’s secretary Rothangliana said. The outfit wants all its cadres to be settled in the Mamit District. But the Mizoram Government insisted that only around 500 would be resettled in the Mamit District while the rest would be rehabilitated in the Lunglei and Kolasib Districts.
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January - 14 
The pro-talks Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) on January 14 made it clear that its cadres, living in at least five designated camps in the North Cachar Hills District, must be allowed to hold on to their arms for self-defence. Referring to Prime Minister Man
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The pro-talks Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) on January 14 made it clear that its cadres, living in at least five designated camps in the North Cachar Hills District, must be allowed to hold on to their arms for self-defence. Referring to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement in Shillong on January 3 that all the militant groups in the Northeast, including those who are pro-peace, must first lay down their arms to facilitate talks, the DHD chief Dilip Nunisa said such a step would be very "unfortunate". Nunisa said his cadres without arms would be left "vulnerable" to attacks in both North Cachar Hills and adjoining Karbi Anglong Districts, especially in view of the threat from the rival Black Widow outfit.
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January - 14 
Two arms suppliers of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT), now known as People’s Front of India, identified as Santosh Yadav alias Mukesh and Sumant Kumar, belonging to the Bhurkhunda Ekma village of Gumla District of Jharkhand, were arres
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Two arms suppliers of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT), now known as People’s Front of India, identified as Santosh Yadav alias Mukesh and Sumant Kumar, belonging to the Bhurkhunda Ekma village of Gumla District of Jharkhand, were arrested by Police outside the Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Patna District on January 14, Times of India reported. Yadav, who had to receive a consignment of ammunition -.3006 bore, .303 and .315 bore cartridges - from Kanpur, was arrested on suspicion. During interrogation, Yadav revealed details of his modus operandi and disclosed the names of the Kanpur supplier of arms and ammunition and also the name of Dinesh Gope, the JLT member who was to receive ammunition from him. Sumant was also found involved in this clandestine deal of arms and was subsequently arrested. A sum of INR 400000 was also recovered from him. Yadav said that on three earlier occasions he had supplied arms and ammunition to Gope. To date, 10,000 cartridges have been supplied to the Jharkhand Maoists, he disclosed to the Police.
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January - 14 
Two Policemen were killed and a woman Police constable went missing after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire on a Police team in a thickly forested area of Pakhanjoor in the Kanker District on January 1
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Two Policemen were killed and a woman Police constable went missing after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire on a Police team in a thickly forested area of Pakhanjoor in the Kanker District on January 14, IANS reported. According to Police sources, the Maoists opened fire on six Policemen riding motorcycles in a hilly stretch killing a Policeman on the spot, while another succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. One woman Police constable went missing following the incident. Three other Policemen returned to a Police Station. The attack occurred almost an hour before the Forest Minister Vikram Usendi was scheduled to cross the area.
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January - 15 
15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter in the Singaram forests of Dantewada District on January 15, The Hindu reported. The encounter occurred when the Police and Special Police Officers (SPOs) durin
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15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter in the Singaram forests of Dantewada District on January 15, The Hindu reported. The encounter occurred when the Police and Special Police Officers (SPOs) during a search operation detected a Maoist camp where the insurgents had organised a meeting. According to Rahul Sharma, the Dantewada Superintendent of Police, the Maoist leadership had organised the meeting to discuss boycott of the Republic Day celebrations and to call for observing January 26 as a ‘black day’ in the region. Some 50 to 60 Maoists reportedly took part in the meeting.
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January - 15 
A HM ‘commander’, identified as Wasim Malik, who was involved in the January 26, 1995 serial blasts inside the MA stadium in Jammu and who had been bailed out by the court after his surrender in 2006, was re-arrested by Police from Kishtwar town on J
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A HM ‘commander’, identified as Wasim Malik, who was involved in the January 26, 1995 serial blasts inside the MA stadium in Jammu and who had been bailed out by the court after his surrender in 2006, was re-arrested by Police from Kishtwar town on January 15.
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January - 15 
A PREPAK cadre, Athokpam Thouna Meitei alias Nanao (24), was arrested from the Palace Gate area in Imphal city.
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A PREPAK cadre, Athokpam Thouna Meitei alias Nanao (24), was arrested from the Palace Gate area in Imphal city.
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January - 15 
A senior cadre and District committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Karamthota Govinda Naik alias Sanjeevi alias Raju, was killed in an encounter at Mullampalli village of Pullalacheruvu mandal (admini
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A senior cadre and District committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Karamthota Govinda Naik alias Sanjeevi alias Raju, was killed in an encounter at Mullampalli village of Pullalacheruvu mandal (administrative unit) in the Prakasam District on January 15, The Hindu reported. However, four other Maoists managed to escape.
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January - 15 
A suspected Al-Badr ‘commander’ was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on January 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the slain militant was identified as self-styled command
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A suspected Al-Badr ‘commander’ was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on January 15, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the slain militant was identified as self-styled commander Abu Tamim. One AK 47 rifle, five AK magazines, 80 AK rounds, one pouch, two Chinese grenades and one satellite phone were recovered from his possession.
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January - 15 
A suspected cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed during an encounter with the Police at a junction between Tentha-Moirangpalli in the Thoubal District. The encounter followed firing by the militants on the SFs. One 9mm pistol and
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A suspected cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed during an encounter with the Police at a junction between Tentha-Moirangpalli in the Thoubal District. The encounter followed firing by the militants on the SFs. One 9mm pistol and two magazines along with two 9mm live rounds were also recovered from the slain militant.
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January - 15 
A Zou People Council cadre, identified as Paolanthan (36), was arrested in the Paldai village near Imphal city.
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A Zou People Council cadre, identified as Paolanthan (36), was arrested in the Paldai village near Imphal city.
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January - 15 
An Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist, identified as Mohammad Hakim, was sent to 14-day judicial custody by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on January 15, in connection with the September 13, 2008 serial bomb blasts in New Delhi, reports T
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An Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist, identified as Mohammad Hakim, was sent to 14-day judicial custody by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on January 15, in connection with the September 13, 2008 serial bomb blasts in New Delhi, reports Times of India. Hakim is accused of providing logistical support in carrying out the blasts in the national capital and had allegedly supplied splinters and ball bearings used in the bombs to maximize the casualties. He was reportedly arrested by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorism Squad on January 2. Hakim, a final year student of a private engineering college in Lucknow, capital of UP, carried a head money of INR 100000.
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January - 15 
Another militant was killed at Leimakongpal under the Lamlai police station. One 9mm pistol with four live rounds was recovered from him.
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Another militant was killed at Leimakongpal under the Lamlai police station. One 9mm pistol with four live rounds was recovered from him.
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January - 15 
Army’s Northern Command chief said in Akhnoor on January 15 that cross-border infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir has been on a decline since 2004, but approximately 600 to 800 militants are active in the State. "About 600 to 800 militants are active i
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Army’s Northern Command chief said in Akhnoor on January 15 that cross-border infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir has been on a decline since 2004, but approximately 600 to 800 militants are active in the State. "About 600 to 800 militants are active in Jammu and Kashmir as per the assessment of various security agencies," General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen P. C. Bhardwaj, told reporters. He also said militants and their leadership are under severe pressure due to the neutralization of their top cadres. Due to this cumulative effect, 335 militants have been killed in joint operations during 2008, he added. Referring to cross-border infiltration, General Bhardwaj said, "Infiltration is on decline since 2004 due to multi-tier deployment of security we have taken along LoC.”
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January - 15 
Dharitri reports that a faxed message from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) received by sections of the media in Orissa on January 15 claimed to have expelled Sabyasachi Panda, secretary of the Vansadhara Co
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Dharitri reports that a faxed message from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) received by sections of the media in Orissa on January 15 claimed to have expelled Sabyasachi Panda, secretary of the Vansadhara Committee of the CPI-Maoist, from the party for anti-party activities. The faxed message that contains detailed explanation for the action includes the killing of Laxmanananda Saraswati which ignited a communal strife in the Kandhamal District as one of the reasons.
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January - 15 
More than 100 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the control room of a private company’s mobile tower with bombs and partially damaged it at village Anwarpur under Sarai Police Station in the Vaishali District i
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More than 100 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the control room of a private company’s mobile tower with bombs and partially damaged it at village Anwarpur under Sarai Police Station in the Vaishali District in the morning of January 15, reports The Hindu. The Maoists were trying to enforce a 24-hour bandh (shut down) in north Bihar to protest against alleged atrocities on their senior cadre, identified as Rampravesh Baitha alias Satish Ji alias Rakesh Ji, lodged in the Central Jail in Bhagalpur.
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January - 15 
On January 15, Police arrested an explosives supplier, E. B. Osborn Rynjah, from his residence at Mawlai Mawdatbaki locality in the capital Shillong, reports Shillong Times. His arrest followed the statement made by three other persons, Ronningstar,
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On January 15, Police arrested an explosives supplier, E. B. Osborn Rynjah, from his residence at Mawlai Mawdatbaki locality in the capital Shillong, reports Shillong Times. His arrest followed the statement made by three other persons, Ronningstar, Bre Wanniang and Membarles, arrested earlier along with a huge quantity of explosives. "Preliminary interrogation shows that the group is involved in illegal sale of explosives to limestone quarries. The explosives have not been used by any militant outfit," Police sources said.
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January - 15 
On January 15, Police recovered a crude bomb from a bag in a Dimapur-bound bus at Khatkhati in the Karbi Anglong District.
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On January 15, Police recovered a crude bomb from a bag in a Dimapur-bound bus at Khatkhati in the Karbi Anglong District.
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January - 15 
On January 15, three suspected militants belonging to an unspecified militant outfit were killed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Nongmada under Lamlai Police station in the Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK
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On January 15, three suspected militants belonging to an unspecified militant outfit were killed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Nongmada under Lamlai Police station in the Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK-56 assault rifle with three magazines and 64 live rounds and one lethod gun with five live cartridges was recovered from the slain militants.
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January - 15 
Police arrested four over-ground workers of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the Kangan area of Ganderbal District. They were identified as Sonaullah Bhat, Reyaz Ahmad Bhat, Manzoor Ahmad Khan and Javeed Ahmad Khan.
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Police arrested four over-ground workers of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the Kangan area of Ganderbal District. They were identified as Sonaullah Bhat, Reyaz Ahmad Bhat, Manzoor Ahmad Khan and Javeed Ahmad Khan.
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January - 15 
Quoting Police sources, Zee News reported on January 15 that activities of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) have declined in Maharashtra as the insurgents in the Gadchiroli, Chandrapur and Gondia Districts of the State are facing a shortage
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Quoting Police sources, Zee News reported on January 15 that activities of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) have declined in Maharashtra as the insurgents in the Gadchiroli, Chandrapur and Gondia Districts of the State are facing a shortage of cadre following zero-recruitment in the last few years. There is a drop in the CPI-Maoist related crime as well their activity over a period due to cadre shortage and increase in the number of arrests as well as surrenders, the Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxalites Operation), Pankaj Gupta, said. Further, major heads in Maoist related crime including blasts, attack on Policemen and civilians, arson, kidnapping, dacoity and robberies, sabotages and other offences have shown a downward trend since the last four years, Gupta said. According to statistics, only 85 such offences were recorded in 2008 against 114 in year 2007, 128 in 2006 and 134 in 2005. Besides, the number of encounters with Maoists was 24 in 2008 dropping from 34 and 40 in 2007 and 2006 respectively against 24 in 2005, he added. About 320 Maoists have surrendered since August 29, 2005 when the State Government came out with a Maoist Surrender Policy, the Police official said. Also, a record number of 145 CPI-Maoist cadres have laid down arms during 2008 against 93 in 2005, 67 in 2006 and 39 in 2007, he stated. As per the surrender scheme, the State Government extended financial assistance to the tune of INR 16. 3 million to them, depending on their rank in the outfit. Speaking on the crime scenario, Gupta said Police succeeded in killing as many as 41 Maoists between 2005 to 2008, including a highest number of 22 in 2006 and 11 in 2008. The figures of extremists arrested in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 (302, 93, 138 and 123) are impressive considering the stiff resistance and indiscriminate use of firearms by them, he claimed. Six Policemen were killed in 2008, three in 2007, four in 2006 and 25 in 2005, he added.
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January - 15 
Radha Vinod Raju, a senior Indian Police Service officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, was on January 15, 2009 appointed as the first Director-General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports The Hindu. Raju will head the NIA till Januar
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Radha Vinod Raju, a senior Indian Police Service officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, was on January 15, 2009 appointed as the first Director-General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports The Hindu. Raju will head the NIA till January 31, 2010 or until further orders, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order said. The agency will draw personnel from the Army and Police. “He [Raju] has been requested to join immediately and quickly begin the recruitments,” Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who recommended his name for the post, told reporters in New Delhi.
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January - 15 
Shillong Times reports that Assam’s Karbi Anglong District based militant groups, the Karbi National Volunteer and United People Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), are carrying out extortion activities targeting the civilians belonging to the Pnar tribe o
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Shillong Times reports that Assam’s Karbi Anglong District based militant groups, the Karbi National Volunteer and United People Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), are carrying out extortion activities targeting the civilians belonging to the Pnar tribe of Jaintia Hills residing under Block-I area on the Meghalaya-Assam border. Several villages, including Mooluber, Psiar, Moojem, Deinler, have been served with demand notes ranging from INR 200 to INR 1000 per household depending on the income of the family.
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January - 15 
Taking in view of the Government official’s reluctance to join posting in the CPI-Maoist affected areas, the Chhattisgarh Government is considering a proposal to divide the State into three administrative zones for transfer and posting purposes and m
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Taking in view of the Government official’s reluctance to join posting in the CPI-Maoist affected areas, the Chhattisgarh Government is considering a proposal to divide the State into three administrative zones for transfer and posting purposes and make three-year posting in each of them mandatory for all officers and employees, The Pioneer reported. "Either you work in one zone now or three years later but you cannot escape transfer from one region to another after three-year period. People who have been posted in various places of the affected regions for long have grown weary of working in the tense situation and therefore their replacement and new posting in their place is a must for among other things the implementation of the scheme in a time-bound manner in Bastar region,” said an unnamed Government source. The move is aimed at accelerating the development work in areas known for a strong Maoist presence like Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur, Narayanpur and other Districts, the report added.
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January - 15 
Telegraph reports that the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) has threatened to withdraw its unilateral ceasefire “if the security forces continue their intensified operation” against the outfit. “We will be forced to withdraw the unilate
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Telegraph reports that the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) has threatened to withdraw its unilateral ceasefire “if the security forces continue their intensified operation” against the outfit. “We will be forced to withdraw the unilateral cease-fire from February 1,” said Rijak Dera, publicity secretary of the KLNLF in a press release. “We want peace in Karbi Anglong and NC Hills, hence we declared unilateral ceasefire on January 1, 2009 to pave the way for normalcy. On the contrary the security forces intensified their operation against us”, he added. The KLNLF has also called for a 36-hour shut down in the Karbi Anglong District beginning from 5 am on January 16 to 5 pm on January 17 in protest against the killing of ‘corporal’ Longki Timung by the Security Forces on January 12.
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January - 15 
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on January 15 seized two Pakistani boats and arrested 17 Pakistani nationals aboard the boats near the Cori creek coast in Gujarat, reports Times of India. After seizing the boats, the ICG ship towed it to Jakhau coast, w
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on January 15 seized two Pakistani boats and arrested 17 Pakistani nationals aboard the boats near the Cori creek coast in Gujarat, reports Times of India. After seizing the boats, the ICG ship towed it to Jakhau coast, where all the arrested Pakistani nationals were being interrogated. “While carrying out patrolling inside our International Maritime Boundary (IMB), one of our fast patrolling craft P-142 apprehended two Pakistani fishing trawlers with 17 Pakistanis on it, 12 nautical miles off the Cori creek coast in Gujarat," a Coast Guard official said, adding, “All the 17 apprehended men are being interrogated by the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) of the agencies present there and we will come to know about their intentions and reasons for venturing in Indian waters". The official did not rule out the possibility of the two boats being used for carrying out anti-India activities.
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January - 15 
The Special Additional District Sessions Court (Marad cases) on January 15 sentenced Latheef Assainar, manager of the Juma Masjid (mosque), in Kozhikode, to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of five years and a fine of INR 2000 under Section 7
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The Special Additional District Sessions Court (Marad cases) on January 15 sentenced Latheef Assainar, manager of the Juma Masjid (mosque), in Kozhikode, to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of five years and a fine of INR 2000 under Section 7 of the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse Act), 1988. He reportedly used the mosque and its premises for storing arms and ammunition and allowed the entry of the said arms and ammunition into it. “The prosecution has succeeded in proving the contravention of the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act,” the court said.
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January - 15 
Three PLA cadres, Laishram London alias Ingoba (25), Wahengbam Chaoba Singh alias Sanjit (28) and Potsangbam Sanjeet Meitei alias Zat (31), were arrested from Kiyamgei area.
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Three PLA cadres, Laishram London alias Ingoba (25), Wahengbam Chaoba Singh alias Sanjit (28) and Potsangbam Sanjeet Meitei alias Zat (31), were arrested from Kiyamgei area.
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January - 15 
Union Government has sent 2000 additional para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to Assam. “Twenty-two additional companies of the CRPF are being sent to Assam in view of the security situation during Republic Day celebrations in
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Union Government has sent 2000 additional para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to Assam. “Twenty-two additional companies of the CRPF are being sent to Assam in view of the security situation during Republic Day celebrations in the state,” a Home Ministry official said. The deployment of total Central forces in Assam has increased to 142 companies, the official said.
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January - 16 
Assam Police neutralised a hideout of the Manipur-based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants in Guwahati and arrested two persons, including a woman, for their links with the outfit. The arrested woman, identified as Noorsena, is suspect
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Assam Police neutralised a hideout of the Manipur-based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants in Guwahati and arrested two persons, including a woman, for their links with the outfit. The arrested woman, identified as Noorsena, is suspected to be the wife of the ‘finance secretary’ of the PULF. The other arrested person was identified as Zakir Hussain. A 9 mm pistol was also recovered from their possession.
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January - 16 
More than 150 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a bus after looting the passengers on board at Manikanta village in Dantewada District on January 16, The Hindu reported. “The Naxals (left-wing extremists) ask
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More than 150 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a bus after looting the passengers on board at Manikanta village in Dantewada District on January 16, The Hindu reported. “The Naxals (left-wing extremists) asked the passengers to disembark the bus and looted valuables from them,” said Rahul Sharma, the District Superintendent of Police. Before leaving, the Maoists broke the fuel tank of the vehicle and set it on fire. The Maoists also left a note saying the incident was in retaliation to the Police action against them in Singavaram on January 8, he added.
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January - 16 
On January 16, seven hardcore militants of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) were arrested from the Chapar and Gouripur areas of Dhubri District. They were identified as Abdul Rahman, Abdul Mazid Sheikh, Nazrul Islam, Akhrul Zaman
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On January 16, seven hardcore militants of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) were arrested from the Chapar and Gouripur areas of Dhubri District. They were identified as Abdul Rahman, Abdul Mazid Sheikh, Nazrul Islam, Akhrul Zaman Talukdar, Halim Ali, Kamizuddin and Mokiul Islam Miah. A locally-made pistol, two hand grenades, seven rounds of AK-47 rifle ammunition were recovered from their possession, Police sources said.
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January - 16 
On January 16, the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crimes Act (MCOCA) court remanded 21 Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres to judicial custody till January 30 in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Only six suspects were produced in the court as the rest are in G
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On January 16, the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crimes Act (MCOCA) court remanded 21 Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres to judicial custody till January 30 in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. Only six suspects were produced in the court as the rest are in Gujarat for questioning. The suspects are allegedly involved in bomb blasts across the country — in Delhi, Bangalore, Surat and Ahmedabad.
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January - 16 
On January 16, two cadres belonging to the Military Council (MC) faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal East District Police personnel, reports Imphal Free Press. They have been identified as Hijam Nepolean alias
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On January 16, two cadres belonging to the Military Council (MC) faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal East District Police personnel, reports Imphal Free Press. They have been identified as Hijam Nepolean alias Boboy (26) and Yumnam Ibethoi (59).
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January - 16 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, along with eight under-trial prisoners, escaped from the Jammui District civil court premises while they were being brought to the court for regular production on January 16, The Hindu report
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, along with eight under-trial prisoners, escaped from the Jammui District civil court premises while they were being brought to the court for regular production on January 16, The Hindu reported. A group of 50 Maoists waiting at the court premises attacked the Police party by spraying chilli powder. They also exploded bombs as the Policemen tried to stop them. Three Police personnel sustained injuries. In the ensuing chaos, three Maoists, identified as Sunil Baitha, Paresh Hembram and Vivek Yadav, escaped from Police custody.
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January - 17 
A 3200-page supplementary charge-sheet was filed in the designated metropolitan court hearing the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts related cases on January 17. It lists 44 persons as absconders, including the alleged mastermind Amir Raza Khan who is repo
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A 3200-page supplementary charge-sheet was filed in the designated metropolitan court hearing the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts related cases on January 17. It lists 44 persons as absconders, including the alleged mastermind Amir Raza Khan who is reportedly in Pakistan and Ansar from Kerala, reports Times of India. It also lists 19 persons as accused. The first charge-sheet had 26 persons as accused. The supplementary charge-sheet clarifies the role of all those accused in the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts which killed 57 persons. Riyaz Bhatkal and his brother Iqubal Bhatkal, along with Abdus Subhan alias Tauqeer have been named as prime accused who are still at large.
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January - 17 
A huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including 27 AK series and Chinese rifles, belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was recovered by the Police on January 17 in the Tinsukia district, reports The Hindu. On a tip-off, Police fro
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A huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including 27 AK series and Chinese rifles, belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was recovered by the Police on January 17 in the Tinsukia district, reports The Hindu. On a tip-off, Police from Dibrugarh District along with their counterpart from neighbouring Tinsukia District launched a joint operation on January 16 at the Boholram village in the Kukurmara Sadiya area of Tinsukia District, Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police Anurag Agarwala told journalists in Dibrugarh on January 17.
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January - 17 
Another militant was shot dead by a combined team of police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Umathel area. The SFs later recovered one 9 mm pistol and a magazine loaded with three live rounds from the incident site, the sources said.
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Another militant was shot dead by a combined team of police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Umathel area. The SFs later recovered one 9 mm pistol and a magazine loaded with three live rounds from the incident site, the sources said.
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January - 17 
Dharitri reports that one person, identified as Sudam Paikray alias Bulu, a resident of Sanashialimal under Daitari Police Station in the Keonjhar District, was injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked him on Janu
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Dharitri reports that one person, identified as Sudam Paikray alias Bulu, a resident of Sanashialimal under Daitari Police Station in the Keonjhar District, was injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked him on January 17. The Maoists had earlier threatened him of dire consequence through many posters.
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January - 17 
During another incident in the Thoubal District, Assam Rifles personnel arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Thingujam Shobha Singh (22), along the Thoubal-Waithou road on January 17. He was handed over to the Yairipok Po
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During another incident in the Thoubal District, Assam Rifles personnel arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Thingujam Shobha Singh (22), along the Thoubal-Waithou road on January 17. He was handed over to the Yairipok Police station subsequently.
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January - 17 
In another encounter between police and Assam Rifles and armed militants near Hayel Labuk one militant was killed, while another managed to escape. The SFs also recovered one 9 mm pistol and a magazine loaded with two live rounds from the incident si
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In another encounter between police and Assam Rifles and armed militants near Hayel Labuk one militant was killed, while another managed to escape. The SFs also recovered one 9 mm pistol and a magazine loaded with two live rounds from the incident site.
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January - 17 
On January 17, Army personnel arrested a linkman of the KLNLF, Rajesh Ronghang, from Tisso village under Bakalia Police station in the Karbi Anglong District. INR 24,000 was recovered from him. Army sources said Rajesh used to collect cash from the v
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On January 17, Army personnel arrested a linkman of the KLNLF, Rajesh Ronghang, from Tisso village under Bakalia Police station in the Karbi Anglong District. INR 24,000 was recovered from him. Army sources said Rajesh used to collect cash from the village elders for the militant outfit.
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January - 17 
On January 17, seven top militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested from unspecified locations in the national capital New Delhi in an operation code named ‘Operation Grand Slam’ conducted by a joint team of Army, Manipur Police
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On January 17, seven top militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested from unspecified locations in the national capital New Delhi in an operation code named ‘Operation Grand Slam’ conducted by a joint team of Army, Manipur Police and the Delhi Police, reports Imphal Free Press. They have been identified as N. Amumacha Singh, who had recently been nominated as the president of the newly unified group of the KCP (Mangang, City Meitei and Lamphel) factions, Chongtham Manglemjao Singh alias KK Nangba alias Chouba alias Koi alias Irabot, a leader of the KCP-Mangang group and presently general secretary, home secretary and foreign secretary of the newly unified group; Chongtham Ibomcha Singh, leader of the KCP-Lamphel group, presently nominated collector of the newly unified group; Chongtham Ning Lamba Singh, son of KK Nangba and nominated military head of political section of the unified group; Ng Ratan Singh, deputy finance secretary of the group; and two lady cadres. Details of the group’s extortion activities and a draft of a press release meant to be released on January 26 were recovered from the hideout.
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January - 17 
Six Policemen were killed in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Latehar District on January 17, reports Times of India. "The explosion took place around 1.30 pm when the police personnel were o
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Six Policemen were killed in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Latehar District on January 17, reports Times of India. "The explosion took place around 1.30 pm when the police personnel were on patrol at Do-Pahani village,'' Inspector General (Police) G. S. N. Pradhan said. While five Policemen died on the spot, one constable succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Police suspect the possibility of Maoists triggering the blast to avenge their ‘zonal commander’ Sashi Bhuiyan's arrest in the Gumla District on January 15. The explosion coincided with a bandh (shut down) called by the CPI-Maoist in Gumla, Simdega, Latehar, Lohardaga and Ranchi Districts in protest against Bhuiyan's arrest.
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January - 17 
The Bokaro District Police, with help from the Special Task Force, arrested seven senior cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with a large quantity of arms from a passenger train and foiled the Maoists’ plan to blow up the
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The Bokaro District Police, with help from the Special Task Force, arrested seven senior cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with a large quantity of arms from a passenger train and foiled the Maoists’ plan to blow up the Daniya railway station under Coal India Chord section of the Dhanbad railway division, reports The Telegraph on January 18. However, several extremists managed to escape after the Police stopped the train. The arrested Maoists said they were working under the guidance of the newly appointed ‘zonal commander’ of the “Zilang zone” that comprises Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Girdih, Chatra and Dhanbad. Bhuvneshwar Mahto of Vishnugarh (Hazaribagh) had reportedly trained them and planned the attack.
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January - 17 
The Hindu reports that four militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Manipur, official sources said on January 18 (today). Two militants were killed in an encounter with the police at Khurkhul area in the Impha
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The Hindu reports that four militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Manipur, official sources said on January 18 (today). Two militants were killed in an encounter with the police at Khurkhul area in the Imphal West district on January 17. Police later recovered one 9 mm pistol along with a magazine with three live rounds and one .32 pistol with two live rounds from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 17 
Two militants, including the founder general secretary of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLFM), John Jubilee D. Shera Marak, 34, were killed in an encounter with the Army at Hat Hati bridge near Singhimari village on the National Highway
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Two militants, including the founder general secretary of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLFM), John Jubilee D. Shera Marak, 34, were killed in an encounter with the Army at Hat Hati bridge near Singhimari village on the National Highway 37 in the Bongaigaon District on January 17, Telegraph reported. The Army said the encounter ensued when Marak, along with Biswajit Sharma, 22, another hardcore cadre of the outfit, was spotted by the troops of the 4 Kumaon Regiment in the Chowtaki area under Abhayapuri Police station. The Army later recovered a 9 mm pistol with three bullets, a 7.65 pistol with three bullets, an ATM card, a PAN card, a voter identity card, driving licence and a mobile handset from the slain militant’s possession. The commanding officer of the 4 Kumaon Regiment, Col S.K. Dutta, said, “Sharma, a man of Nepali origin, is also a hardcore activist. His driving licence was issued from Dudhnoi, but his voter card from Mekhiliganj under Cooch Behar district in North Bengal. We are cross-checking it with West Bengal police.” Marak, from Damas in East Garo Hills, founded the outfit in 2003. Though he is said to be involved in several extortions in Tura and its adjoining areas, he shifted base to Dudhnoi in Goalpara and more recently to Bongaigaon.
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January - 18 
A top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was arrested on January 18 by Police from Sartangal bazaar in the Bhaderwah town of Doda district, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhat Singh said Imtiyaz Ahmed alias Saidullah was
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A top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was arrested on January 18 by Police from Sartangal bazaar in the Bhaderwah town of Doda district, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhat Singh said Imtiyaz Ahmed alias Saidullah was detained by a Police party which identified him while roaming in the market. Saidullah is a close associate of LeT ‘district chief’ Ashiq Hussain. From his possession, Police recovered one Chinese pistol, one HE-36 grenade and six pistol rounds.
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January - 18 
According to a delayed reported, the Assam Rifles personnel have laid siege across a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) camp at Siroy in the Ukhrul District since January 18 after they came across the camp. Though the NSCN-
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According to a delayed reported, the Assam Rifles personnel have laid siege across a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) camp at Siroy in the Ukhrul District since January 18 after they came across the camp. Though the NSCN-IM cadres were asked to vacate their camp, they failed to do so yet.
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January - 18 
An ULFA militant was arrested by SFs from his residence at Panitema village in the Baksa district.
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An ULFA militant was arrested by SFs from his residence at Panitema village in the Baksa district.
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January - 18 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Naorem Bhorot Singh (21) of Kakching Wairi Thongam Leikai, on January 18. He was later handed over to Kakching Police Station in the Thoubal Di
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Naorem Bhorot Singh (21) of Kakching Wairi Thongam Leikai, on January 18. He was later handed over to Kakching Police Station in the Thoubal District.
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January - 18 
Assam Tribune reports that four anti-terror training schools will be set up in Assam. Director General of Police, G. M. Srivastav, said, “The training schools would certainly add teeth to the anti-terror operations in the State and the implications o
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Assam Tribune reports that four anti-terror training schools will be set up in Assam. Director General of Police, G. M. Srivastav, said, “The training schools would certainly add teeth to the anti-terror operations in the State and the implications of the same would be there to be seen in other States of the North East.”
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January - 18 
Daijiworld.com reported on January 18 that two suspected armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist managed to escape on the plea of bringing the arms license from their home when Policemen tried to arrest them during a combing operation in the Nooralbettu fores
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Daijiworld.com reported on January 18 that two suspected armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist managed to escape on the plea of bringing the arms license from their home when Policemen tried to arrest them during a combing operation in the Nooralbettu forest of Udupi District.
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January - 18 
Four landmines, concealed near a bridge, were recovered and defused by the Police at Kyatagana Perla village near Pavagada in the Tumkur District on January 18, Mangalorean.com reported. Police said a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maois
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Four landmines, concealed near a bridge, were recovered and defused by the Police at Kyatagana Perla village near Pavagada in the Tumkur District on January 18, Mangalorean.com reported. Police said a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Peddanna, who was in the custody of the Andhra Pradesh Police and had been brought by the Pavagada Police for questioning in the Venkataramanahalli incident in which nine Policemen were shot dead, revealed that he had concealed the landmines under a bridge.
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January - 18 
In a separate encounter, two militants, also belonging to the 709 battalion, were killed by Army personnel at Samukha village under Kamalpur Police station in the Baksa District. The Security Forces (SFs) seized two 9 mm US-made pistol, two electroni
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In a separate encounter, two militants, also belonging to the 709 battalion, were killed by Army personnel at Samukha village under Kamalpur Police station in the Baksa District. The Security Forces (SFs) seized two 9 mm US-made pistol, two electronic detonators and several extortion notes from the slain militants.
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January - 18 
On January 18, four locally-made live bombs were recovered by the Gujarat Police from the Karanj area of Ahmedabad, reports Times of India. "We have recovered four live bombs which are being defused," a Police official of Karanj area said.
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On January 18, four locally-made live bombs were recovered by the Gujarat Police from the Karanj area of Ahmedabad, reports Times of India. "We have recovered four live bombs which are being defused," a Police official of Karanj area said.
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January - 18 
On January 18, four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres were killed in two separate operations by the Police and the Army at Khoya village in the Kamrup (Rural) District, reports The Hindu. In the first incident, two militants belonging to
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On January 18, four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres were killed in two separate operations by the Police and the Army at Khoya village in the Kamrup (Rural) District, reports The Hindu. In the first incident, two militants belonging to the group’s 709 battalion were moving to Guwahati from Nalbari when the encounter took place. Two pistols, two Austrian grenades, three detonators, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and 500 grams of ammonium nitrate were seized from the slain militants.
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January - 18 
The 36-hour general shutdown called by the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) in the Karbi Anglong District, in protest against the killing of one of their cadres, passed off peacefully with no report of any untoward incident. Government
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The 36-hour general shutdown called by the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) in the Karbi Anglong District, in protest against the killing of one of their cadres, passed off peacefully with no report of any untoward incident. Government offices, educational institutions and private establishments, however, remained closed during the shutdown period on January 17-18.
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January - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has requested the Union Government to increase strength of its troops by at least two battalions in the Assam-Meghalaya sector to improve border management along the international border with Bangladesh, reports Assam
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has requested the Union Government to increase strength of its troops by at least two battalions in the Assam-Meghalaya sector to improve border management along the international border with Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune. The Assam-Meghalaya sector of the force looks after border management in 134 kilometres of international border in Assam and around 443 kilometres in Meghalaya. The Garo Hills area in Meghalaya is considered one of the most vulnerable areas because of thick jungles and hilly terrain and the strength of the BSF in that area have already been increased by five companies. Five more companies are expected to be deployed in the area shortly. The BSF is also planning to increase the number of border outposts in the Assam-Meghalaya sector by at least 16.
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January - 18 
Times of India quoting Police sources on January 18 reported that around 87 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, also known as ‘small artillery’, are likely to be commissioned soon to be part of the State's Security Force’s arsenal - particularly in anti-
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Times of India quoting Police sources on January 18 reported that around 87 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, also known as ‘small artillery’, are likely to be commissioned soon to be part of the State's Security Force’s arsenal - particularly in anti-Maoist operations. The multipurpose launcher, which can be used for simultaneous assault, can be put into action for both exposed and hidden targets like those behind barricades, trenches or bunkers and also on the other side of slopes or any other artificial or natural blockade. The weapon, which can operate best within the range of 50 meters to 400 meters, can be lethal within 6 meters radius.
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January - 18 
While contradicting a claim of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of having destroyed bunkers and inflicted casualties on Security Forces at Khenjang in the Chandel District on January 18, the Assam Rifles (AR) said five militants were kille
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While contradicting a claim of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of having destroyed bunkers and inflicted casualties on Security Forces at Khenjang in the Chandel District on January 18, the Assam Rifles (AR) said five militants were killed in the retaliatory firing and several others managed to escape from the incident site, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 19 
"Naxalism (left-wing extremism) has increasingly become analogous to acts of terrorism which are characterised by outrightly irrational and heinous conduct, and are completely devoid of any semblance of human rationality," said Justice M. M. Punchhi,
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"Naxalism (left-wing extremism) has increasingly become analogous to acts of terrorism which are characterised by outrightly irrational and heinous conduct, and are completely devoid of any semblance of human rationality," said Justice M. M. Punchhi, chairman of the Commission on Centre-State Relations (CCSR), while addressing policy-makers from six States in the central and eastern region at a two-day workshop in Bhubaneswar, Samaylive.com reported. At the same venue CCSR member V. K. Duggal said that the Centre has prepared an INR 120 billion scheme for dealing with the extremist problem.
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January - 19 
A fast track court on January 19 pronounced guilty 14 accused in the Rampur-Chauram massacre case in which nine people were shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Arwal District in January 1998, reports PTI.
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A fast track court on January 19 pronounced guilty 14 accused in the Rampur-Chauram massacre case in which nine people were shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Arwal District in January 1998, reports PTI.
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January - 19 
A suspected militant belonging to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was killed during an encounter with the Police at Wabagai Leirak Achouba under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District on January 19, reports Sangai Express. A 9 mm pistol and a
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A suspected militant belonging to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was killed during an encounter with the Police at Wabagai Leirak Achouba under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District on January 19, reports Sangai Express. A 9 mm pistol and a magazine loaded with two live rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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January - 19 
All seven States affected by left-wing extremism (LWE) have agreed on a "joint action" to confront the menace "firmly and decisively" and the Centre will provide them full support in terms of Security Forces and funds, said the Union Minister for Hom
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All seven States affected by left-wing extremism (LWE) have agreed on a "joint action" to confront the menace "firmly and decisively" and the Centre will provide them full support in terms of Security Forces and funds, said the Union Minister for Home Affairs (MHA), P. Chidambaram, during a meeting with the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh in Raipur on January 19, Indian Express reported. He said Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal had so far adopted different approaches but what was needed was a joint plan where the "principal focus is on confronting the extremists." "Left wing extremists have to be confronted squarely and boldly. We have to deal with them firmly and decisively,” he added, saying, "I will be visiting all these States to know better about the problem of left wing extremism, Chhattisgarh being the first where I have visited today."
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January - 19 
On January 19, Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the November 26 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, was remanded to Police custody till February 2 in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) firing case, reports Times o
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On January 19, Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the November 26 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, was remanded to Police custody till February 2 in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) firing case, reports Times of India. Kasab has been in Police custody since his arrest on the night of November 26, 2008 and has, thus far, been booked in 12 cases by the Mumbai Police.
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January - 19 
On January 19, Police in Dibrugarh District recovered three Universal Machine Guns, one AK 47 rifle, 10 magazines, and 200 rounds of live ammunition buried underground amid bamboo groves in the Mahmora village under Namrup Police station, reports Ass
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On January 19, Police in Dibrugarh District recovered three Universal Machine Guns, one AK 47 rifle, 10 magazines, and 200 rounds of live ammunition buried underground amid bamboo groves in the Mahmora village under Namrup Police station, reports Assam Tribune. The District Superintendent of Police said, “Police intelligence has information about more weapons being concealed at unknown places and so search operations will continue.” He refused to elaborate whether the recovered items belonged to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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January - 19 
On January 19, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), claimed, through a press release, to have destroyed a four-man sentry post of the Assam Rifles, by killing all the four Security Force personnel at Khenjang village in the Chandel District o
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On January 19, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), claimed, through a press release, to have destroyed a four-man sentry post of the Assam Rifles, by killing all the four Security Force personnel at Khenjang village in the Chandel District on January 18.
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January - 19 
People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), in a press release on January 19, condemned all incidents of terrorism in the State. It also mentioned that the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is presently supporti
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People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), in a press release on January 19, condemned all incidents of terrorism in the State. It also mentioned that the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is presently supporting a splinter group of the PULF, which is indulging in terrorist activities. The press release said there is no place for terrorism in Islam and Muslims who indulge in it are acting against the tenets of the religion.
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January - 19 
The Madhya Pradesh Police has stepped up security in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Balaghat District following reports of the movement of Maoists along the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border ahead of the Republic Day celeb
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The Madhya Pradesh Police has stepped up security in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Balaghat District following reports of the movement of Maoists along the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, reports Times of India.
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January - 19 
Thoubal District Police arrested a KYKL cadre at Wabagai area. The arrested militant, Elangbam Sunil Singh (24), was reportedly involved in the killing of non-Manipuri civilians between Hayel and Hangul village under Mayang Imphal Police Station in M
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Thoubal District Police arrested a KYKL cadre at Wabagai area. The arrested militant, Elangbam Sunil Singh (24), was reportedly involved in the killing of non-Manipuri civilians between Hayel and Hangul village under Mayang Imphal Police Station in March 2008.
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January - 19 
Tinsukia District Police recovered four AK M-22 (Chinese version) assault rifles, 12 empty AK series magazines and 400 AK series live ammunition in the Lakhipathar reserve forest area near Mamoroni village under Digboi Police Station. The arms and am
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Tinsukia District Police recovered four AK M-22 (Chinese version) assault rifles, 12 empty AK series magazines and 400 AK series live ammunition in the Lakhipathar reserve forest area near Mamoroni village under Digboi Police Station. The arms and ammunitions, concealed in bags, were buried under a tree near a drain.
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January - 19 
ULFA linkman, Girish Saikia, was arrested from Sonari in Sivasagar District on January 19. He was reportedly working for the outfit’s 28th battalion.
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ULFA linkman, Girish Saikia, was arrested from Sonari in Sivasagar District on January 19. He was reportedly working for the outfit’s 28th battalion.
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January - 19 
ULFA on January 19 denied using Bangladesh as a launch pad for its activities in Assam. A statement issued by the outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa said allegations about the outfit using Bangladesh soil was an attempt to brand it as a terrorist or
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ULFA on January 19 denied using Bangladesh as a launch pad for its activities in Assam. A statement issued by the outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa said allegations about the outfit using Bangladesh soil was an attempt to brand it as a terrorist organisation before the international community. Rajkhowa claimed that the Government of India was trying to use the outcome of the recent Bangladesh elections as an anti-ULFA weapon.
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January - 20 
A CPI-Maoist senior commander and area committee member, identified as Darshanala Lachanna alias Prabhakar alias Masu, surrendered to the Adilabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Anil Kumar. According to Police sources, Darshanala, a resident of Chirra
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A CPI-Maoist senior commander and area committee member, identified as Darshanala Lachanna alias Prabhakar alias Masu, surrendered to the Adilabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Anil Kumar. According to Police sources, Darshanala, a resident of Chirrakunta village of Mandamarri mandal (administrative unit), was working in the Kattekalyan dalam (squad) in the Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh from January 2002 and was also involved in six offences.
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January - 20 
A group of 26 refugees, including 10 women and seven children, from Sri Lanka's Vavuniya District reached the Paraiyadi coast near Rameswaram, official sources said on January 20, PTI reports. They were later sent to the Mandapam transit camp, offici
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A group of 26 refugees, including 10 women and seven children, from Sri Lanka's Vavuniya District reached the Paraiyadi coast near Rameswaram, official sources said on January 20, PTI reports. They were later sent to the Mandapam transit camp, officials said.
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January - 20 
An Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre and alleged key suspect of the July 2008 serial bomb blasts in Bangalore (capital of Karnataka) and Surat (Gujarat) was arrested by the counter intelligence wing of the Andhra Pradesh Police in Hyderabad on January 20,
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An Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre and alleged key suspect of the July 2008 serial bomb blasts in Bangalore (capital of Karnataka) and Surat (Gujarat) was arrested by the counter intelligence wing of the Andhra Pradesh Police in Hyderabad on January 20, reports PTI. The arrestee, identified as E. T. Zainudheen alias Abdul Sattar, a native of Malappuram District in Kerala, was actively involved in terror activities in different parts of the country. Sattar, a radio mechanic, is an expert in timer devices and prepared circuits placed with timers used for the Bangalore bomb blasts on July 25, 2008, a Police official said, adding, "We strongly suspect his role in last year's Bangalore blasts. He also made timer devices for Surat bombs." Sattar was closely associated with Riyaz Bhatkal, a key leader of the IM, he said. During interrogation, Sattar confessed that he hosted Riyaz and Jabbar for two days in October 2008. "Jabbar escaped from Kashmir after the encounter of four Kerala youth with the Indian Army last year. He used to call Riyaz only through land phones," said the unnamed Police official.
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January - 20 
Army personnel recovered a large cache of explosives and ammunition, including one kilogramme of plastic explosives, 235 detonators, eight metres of safety fuse and large number of ammunition of AK series, 9-mm and 7.62 ammunition, from a house in th
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Army personnel recovered a large cache of explosives and ammunition, including one kilogramme of plastic explosives, 235 detonators, eight metres of safety fuse and large number of ammunition of AK series, 9-mm and 7.62 ammunition, from a house in the Bhelughat area of Karbi Anglong District in the morning of January 20 (today). Police sources said the cache belonged to the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF).
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January - 20 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two separate places on January 20, reports IANS. According to the Police, three Maoists, including ‘sub zonal commander’ Nitish Yadav, were arrested from the Palamau District
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two separate places on January 20, reports IANS. According to the Police, three Maoists, including ‘sub zonal commander’ Nitish Yadav, were arrested from the Palamau District, about 190 kilometres from the capital city Ranchi. Police said Nitish Yadav alias Sanjay Yadav alias Mantriji was the mastermind behind the landmine blast in Latehar District on January 17 in which six Security Force personnel were killed. The Police seized one pistol, live cartridges and INR 130, 000 from the three arrested Maoists. Another Maoist, Ratu Badaik, was arrested from the Gumla District along with one locally-made revolver.
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January - 20 
Home Minister K. Jana Reddy has said that patronage to left-wing extremists has come down and recruitment into the extremist movement has completely stopped in the State. People stopped sympathising with extremists. Instead, they were supporting the
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Home Minister K. Jana Reddy has said that patronage to left-wing extremists has come down and recruitment into the extremist movement has completely stopped in the State. People stopped sympathising with extremists. Instead, they were supporting the Government and its policies.
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January - 20 
On January 20, in a press statement released jointly by the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), Tripura People’s Democratic Front (TPDF) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the militant groups cal
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On January 20, in a press statement released jointly by the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), Tripura People’s Democratic Front (TPDF) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the militant groups called for a general strike on January 26, the Indian Republic Day. The outfits said that Indian policy towards the northeast region has been one of promoting a colonial “divide and rule” strategy.
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January - 20 
The influx of Sri Lankan refugees to Tamil Nadu saw a sudden increase in the last few weeks following escalation in the war between the Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports The Hindu. More than 100 refugees have ar
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The influx of Sri Lankan refugees to Tamil Nadu saw a sudden increase in the last few weeks following escalation in the war between the Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports The Hindu. More than 100 refugees have arrived during the last 20 days. On January 20, a group of 27 refugees landed on the Kambipadu shore near Dhanushkodi in a fibreglass boat. This is the first time in recent months that a Sri Lankan boat carrying refugees chose to land during the day. An unnamed Defence officer said that an alert had been sounded along the coast following the “recent developments” and a close watch was being maintained on boats coming from across the border. Police said the focus was on verifying the antecedents of refugees between the age group of 20 to 35 years. On arrival, they would be kept in quarantine camps for 15 days to verify whether they were genuine refugees or LTTE cadres.
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January - 20 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 20 filed charge-sheets against 11 accused in the Malegaon bomb blast case in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. The 4500 page charge-sheet l
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 20 filed charge-sheets against 11 accused in the Malegaon bomb blast case in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai, reports The Hindu. The 4500 page charge-sheet lists 389 witnesses. The MCOCA court will give its order on it on January 21 (today). The accused have been charged under Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 326 and 324 (causing grievous hurt), 427 (damage up to INR 50), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.
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January - 20 
The Union Government has sanctioned the raising of 29 more new battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF), reports Shillong Times. Director General of the BSF, Mahendra Kumawat, who is on a visit to Guwahati informed that at least a dozen of the n
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The Union Government has sanctioned the raising of 29 more new battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF), reports Shillong Times. Director General of the BSF, Mahendra Kumawat, who is on a visit to Guwahati informed that at least a dozen of the newly raised battalions would be deployed along the India-Bangladesh border in the North East. "As raising of these new battalions will take at least two years, more forces will be deployed along the frontiers in the North East by withdrawing personnel from theatre in other parts of the country," he informed. The BSF chief claimed that there had been sharp fall in cross-border movement of militants as well as infiltration from Bangladesh along the 4096 kilometre Indo-Bangladesh border.
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January - 20 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in an encounter which lasted for about half-an-hour during combing operations launched by Police in the Aberupadu forests area of Visakhapatnam District
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in an encounter which lasted for about half-an-hour during combing operations launched by Police in the Aberupadu forests area of Visakhapatnam District on January 20, IANS reported. Later, the Police recovered three weapons and kit bags from the encounter site.
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January - 20 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, including their leader, were arrested by a combined force of Manipur Police, Army, Delhi Police and Bangalore Police in Bangalore city on January 20, according to Sentinel. The Army said, "Pursuant to i
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, including their leader, were arrested by a combined force of Manipur Police, Army, Delhi Police and Bangalore Police in Bangalore city on January 20, according to Sentinel. The Army said, "Pursuant to its drive against the KCP cadres, the 57 Mountain Division, Manipur Police and Bangalore Police apprehended Leader of the KCP (City Meitei) in Bangalore yesterday." The militant leader confessed his identity as chief of City Meitei faction and Mobile Task Force of the KCP, Naorem Brojen. His confession led to the arrest of another cadre of City Meitei, identified as Naorem Ramesh Meitei, at Hennur Road in Bangalore on the same day.
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January - 20 
Two suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter along the road connecting Kanglatongbi and Makhan under Sekmai Police Station in the Senapa
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Two suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter along the road connecting Kanglatongbi and Makhan under Sekmai Police Station in the Senapati District on January 20, according to Sangai Express. One AK Rifle, one magazine loaded with 10 live rounds of ammunition, one Chinese hand grenade and a two wheeler vehicle were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 21 
A bomb exploded at Wino bazaar area in the Ukhrul District. Later, the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front outfit claimed responsibility for the explosion.
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A bomb exploded at Wino bazaar area in the Ukhrul District. Later, the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front outfit claimed responsibility for the explosion.
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January - 21 
A letter purportedly written by the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has threatened to blow up a dozen railway stations, including in Delhi, Meerut and Ghaziabad, cinema halls and the zoo in Delhi and target top politicians on R
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A letter purportedly written by the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has threatened to blow up a dozen railway stations, including in Delhi, Meerut and Ghaziabad, cinema halls and the zoo in Delhi and target top politicians on Republic Day (January 26), reports Times of India. The letter was received by the Station Master of Hapur S. S.Rana on January 21.
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January - 21 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter under Heingang Police Station in the Imphal East District on January 21. A 9-mm pistol loaded with three live rounds of amm
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter under Heingang Police Station in the Imphal East District on January 21. A 9-mm pistol loaded with three live rounds of ammunition was recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 21 
Addressing the Statehood day function at the 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground in Imphal, the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh announced that the peace process with 20 militant groups in the State was making “good progress,” reports Telegraph.
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Addressing the Statehood day function at the 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground in Imphal, the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh announced that the peace process with 20 militant groups in the State was making “good progress,” reports Telegraph. He renewed his appeal to the rest of the outfits to join the process. “I am happy to announce that the peace process with some militant groups is making good progress. I appeal to the rest of the groups to come to the democratic process and contribute in making a new Manipur,” he said.
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January - 21 
Assam Government has decided to institute a commission of inquiry to probe links between some senior members of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous District Council and the Black Widow (BW), according to Telegraph. It also directed the police to regist
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Assam Government has decided to institute a commission of inquiry to probe links between some senior members of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous District Council and the Black Widow (BW), according to Telegraph. It also directed the police to register cases against those facing specific charges. Government spokesman Himanta Biswa Sarma said that at least three ruling members of the council - chief executive member Debulal Hojai, executive member Mohit Hojai and former Member of Parliament Prakanta Warisa - allegedly have ties with the BW.
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January - 21 
On January 21, five Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres, identified as Mohammed Saif, Zeeshan Ahmed, Zia-ur-Rehman, Saquib Nissar and Mohammed Shakeel, were remanded to judicial custody till February 4 for their alleged involvement in the September 13, 200
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On January 21, five Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres, identified as Mohammed Saif, Zeeshan Ahmed, Zia-ur-Rehman, Saquib Nissar and Mohammed Shakeel, were remanded to judicial custody till February 4 for their alleged involvement in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts, Times of India reports. The court took cognizance of the chargesheet filed against them in the serial blasts in the Capital and posted the matter for February 4. Meanwhile, the court also issued production warrants for January 29 against the alleged co-founder of the IM, Mohammed Sadiq Sheikh, and member, Quamuddin Kapadia, who are in Police custody in Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
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January - 21 
One ULFA cadre, identified as Uday Bharali, escaped from the Sadiya designated camp of Tinsukia District in the night of January 21 with an AK-56 rifle, reports Telegraph. The SFs, in the past month, have reportedly voiced concern on the disappearanc
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One ULFA cadre, identified as Uday Bharali, escaped from the Sadiya designated camp of Tinsukia District in the night of January 21 with an AK-56 rifle, reports Telegraph. The SFs, in the past month, have reportedly voiced concern on the disappearance of some cadres of ULFA’s ‘Alpha and Charlie’ companies from the designated camps.
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January - 21 
Seeking doubling of Central force deployment in extremist-infested areas of the State during the consultation meeting of the Commission on Centre State Relationship (CCSR) in Bhubaneswar on January 21, the Orissa Government has described the left-win
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Seeking doubling of Central force deployment in extremist-infested areas of the State during the consultation meeting of the Commission on Centre State Relationship (CCSR) in Bhubaneswar on January 21, the Orissa Government has described the left-wing extremist problem to be "much bigger" than cross-border terrorism, The Hindu reported. As the problem was serious, it was unjustified to leave the responsibility of tackling the menace on the State Government alone, Orissa Panchayati Raj Minister Raghuath Mohanty said, while presenting the State's case favouring a two-fold increase in deployment of Central forces in the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested areas. He said, "In many ways, Naxal (left-wing extremist) problem is much bigger than cross border terrorism...Therefore, the nation should tackle it with the same degree of seriousness as in case of terrorism. It was shocking to find that the Centre reduced the funds meant for modernisation of Police in Orissa." The Minister also said that the amount had come down to INR 350 million from previous year's allocation of INR 600 million. He added that it has become difficult to arrange executing agencies and contractors to implement road connectivity works in Maoist affected Districts. He also mentioned that the Maoists try to ensure that no connectivity programme was implemented in tribal areas which have turned into havens for the outlawed outfits. "Executing agencies and contractors are unwilling to work in Naxal-infested Districts", he said, adding, efforts to provide road connectivity to all such areas had failed.
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January - 21 
SFs arrested one ‘corporal’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Dipen Buragohain alias Bubu Gogoi, from Raghuguri village in the Sivasagar District, reports Assam Tribune.
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SFs arrested one ‘corporal’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Dipen Buragohain alias Bubu Gogoi, from Raghuguri village in the Sivasagar District, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 21 
The special investigation team of the Kerala Police probing the alleged terror links in the State filed a chargesheet against 22 alleged terrorists before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court in Thalassery on January 21, reports The
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The special investigation team of the Kerala Police probing the alleged terror links in the State filed a chargesheet against 22 alleged terrorists before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court in Thalassery on January 21, reports The Hindu. The accused have been charged under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. While four of the 22 accused were shot dead by the Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the whereabouts of five others, identified as Naseer, Shafas, Ibrahim Moulavi, Sabir alias Ayub and Umar Farooque, is yet to be ascertained. The Court, however, granted bail to Jaleel who was the first to be arrested on October 19, 2008 in connection with the investigation. The accused was granted statutory bail on the ground that no chargesheet was filed against Jaleel who had been in custody for the past 92 days. According to the chargesheet, Sainuddin, who was arrested from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh, on January 20, 2009, had organised activities for recruiting youth with the intention of sending them to get arms training from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Jammu and Kashmir and in Pakistan to wage war against India. He had organised youth under the guise of the activities of ‘tariqat’ (a school of Sufism) meetings at Neerchal, Kanhangad, Malappuram, a Makham shrine at Mudikkal Kaniyapuram and the dargah (shrine) of Jamiya Nooriya in Hyderabad. The accused had been engaged in conspiracy since March 2006 to carry out subversive activities in the country, the chargesheet said. The chargesheet also added that the group had decided to send Fayaz, Fayiz, Abdurrahim, Yasin and Jabbar for training in Pakistan and they had joined the LeT and undergone training.
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January - 21 
Two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants and a Karbi Anglong North Cachar Hills People’s Force (KNPF) militant were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in the Karbi Anglong District on January 21
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Two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants and a Karbi Anglong North Cachar Hills People’s Force (KNPF) militant were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in the Karbi Anglong District on January 21, according to Assam Tribune. In the first incident near Laklangso under Howraghat police station, two KLNLF militants, identified as Bidya Ronghang and Deven Ronghang, were shot dead. In the second incident at Dungkalangso under Bokolia police station, Ritik Hanse, a KNPF militant, was killed in an encounter. One 9mm pistol was recovered from the possession of the slain militant. One grenade, a 9-mm pistol and 19 live rounds of ammunition were found from the encounter site at Howraghat, adds Telegraph.
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January - 21 
Two Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadres, Helun Taothang alias Apao and Paokhansiem Guite alias Seiem, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon on January 21, reports Imphal Free Press. They confessed during their interrogation
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Two Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) cadres, Helun Taothang alias Apao and Paokhansiem Guite alias Seiem, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon on January 21, reports Imphal Free Press. They confessed during their interrogation that they were active cadres of the KLA since 2002 and were involved in extortions in Imphal areas.
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January - 21 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Saivom in the Chandel District on January 21, when they were going to their training camp at Hiezeik. They were identified as Prem Singh ali
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Saivom in the Chandel District on January 21, when they were going to their training camp at Hiezeik. They were identified as Prem Singh alias Jenam and Sujit Singh alias Sharo. They confessed that they had come for liaison and to meet with cadres in Imphal Valley.
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January - 22 
A 40 kilogramme bomb was recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) from the courtyard of one Hari Prashad Das of Aoubari village at Goreshwar in the Baksa District in the night of January 22, according to Telegraph.
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A 40 kilogramme bomb was recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) from the courtyard of one Hari Prashad Das of Aoubari village at Goreshwar in the Baksa District in the night of January 22, according to Telegraph.
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January - 22 
A general shutdown call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to protest against rising prices severely disrupted normal life in the State on January 22, reports ANI. Factories, shops, offices and all educational institution remai
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A general shutdown call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to protest against rising prices severely disrupted normal life in the State on January 22, reports ANI. Factories, shops, offices and all educational institution remained closed as news filtered in about Maoists torching vehicles and destroying mobile phone towers in different parts of the State. Road transportation and train services were also affected badly. Shipment of coal and bauxite from mines was also negatively affected as truck and lorry owners suspended their services. Life in the neighbouring States of Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal was also affected by the shutdown call.
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January - 22 
A group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) intercepted 11 cement laden trucks, dragged out the drivers and set them ablaze during their bandh (general shut down) call in the Tumba and Ranjeetganj road of Rohtas Distri
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A group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) intercepted 11 cement laden trucks, dragged out the drivers and set them ablaze during their bandh (general shut down) call in the Tumba and Ranjeetganj road of Rohtas District on January 22, The Hindu reported. According to the Additional Director General of Police Neelmani, the CPI-Maoist has called for a 24-hour shutdown in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa.
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January - 22 
A joint team of Army and Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a Guwahati-bound passenger bus at Barkura Chwak on NH-31 in Nalbari District, reports Assam Tribune. The IED weighing about three kg was kept in a bag of the bus Raj
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A joint team of Army and Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a Guwahati-bound passenger bus at Barkura Chwak on NH-31 in Nalbari District, reports Assam Tribune. The IED weighing about three kg was kept in a bag of the bus Raj Nandini which was coming from Barpeta.
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January - 22 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Khumukcham Thoiba alias Tomba alias Jilla, was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Wabagai Leirak Achouba, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Khumukcham Thoiba alias Tomba alias Jilla, was shot dead by a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Wabagai Leirak Achouba, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 22 
A separate Police team arrested a suspected cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Asif Kumar Bhagat, from Gumla District's Kanduatoli village, the Police said. A locally made pistol, cartridges, a mobile phone and PLFI
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A separate Police team arrested a suspected cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Asif Kumar Bhagat, from Gumla District's Kanduatoli village, the Police said. A locally made pistol, cartridges, a mobile phone and PLFI literature were seized from his possession.
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January - 22 
A State Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel, identified as Om Prakash Tiwary, and an unspecified number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter between the Police at Chaturpatti village under Paro Police St
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A State Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel, identified as Om Prakash Tiwary, and an unspecified number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter between the Police at Chaturpatti village under Paro Police Station in the Muzaffarpur District on January 22, Times of India reported.
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January - 22 
According to Nagaland Post, six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, who were detained in the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) designated camp at Khehoi in the Dimapur District since December 18
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According to Nagaland Post, six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, who were detained in the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) designated camp at Khehoi in the Dimapur District since December 18, 2008, were released unconditionally on January 22.
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January - 22 
According to PTI, a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police during the 24-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the CPI-Maoist at Chaturpatti village in the Muzaffarpur Distric
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According to PTI, a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police during the 24-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the CPI-Maoist at Chaturpatti village in the Muzaffarpur District on January 22. The Additional Director General of Police, Krishna Chaudhary, said there could be more casualties among the Maoists as Police had found blood trails in a mustard field, indicating that injured or slain Maoists had been dragged during retreat. As reported earlier, one Special Auxiliary Policeman was also killed during the encounter.
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January - 22 
According to Sangai Express, unidentified militants opened fire and tried to abduct an Executive Engineer of Thoubal Division of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department at his residence in Liwa Lambi Oinam Leikai in the night of January 22.
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According to Sangai Express, unidentified militants opened fire and tried to abduct an Executive Engineer of Thoubal Division of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department at his residence in Liwa Lambi Oinam Leikai in the night of January 22.
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January - 22 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a Dhubri-bound bus by the troops at Panbari in Dhubri District in the night of January 22, reports Telegraph.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a Dhubri-bound bus by the troops at Panbari in Dhubri District in the night of January 22, reports Telegraph.
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January - 22 
Andhra Pradesh Police with the help of the Army and the Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested two commandants, who had deserted the Kondabaridi area committee of the Srikakulam Division of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Biddika Paintho and his wife Biddik
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Andhra Pradesh Police with the help of the Army and the Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested two commandants, who had deserted the Kondabaridi area committee of the Srikakulam Division of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Biddika Paintho and his wife Biddika Parvathi, from the Yankiyang area of Arunachal Pradesh on January 22. Paintho and Parvathi carried a head money of INR 300,000 and INR 200,000 respectively. Paintho was an offender in a series of 17 cases, the report added.
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January - 22 
During a separate incident in Palamau District's Lohari village, the CPI-Maoist and the outfit's breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Samiti (TPC), exchanged gunfire for about 90 minutes, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Palamau range) Nandu Pras
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During a separate incident in Palamau District's Lohari village, the CPI-Maoist and the outfit's breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Samiti (TPC), exchanged gunfire for about 90 minutes, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Palamau range) Nandu Prasad said. However, there was no report of any casualties in their turf war.
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January - 22 
Germany on January 22 held the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) responsible for the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack but refrained from stating if other groups having al Qaeda links could also be involved, reports The Hi
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Germany on January 22 held the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) responsible for the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack but refrained from stating if other groups having al Qaeda links could also be involved, reports The Hindu. "Based on whatever investigations we have conducted till now, we feel it is Lashkar that is responsible for these attacks," president of Germany’s Federal Police, Joerg Ziercke, told journalists In New Delhi. Ziercke also said that the LeT was active in Germany also but it did not pose any "operative risk". Adding there were two or three persons with suspected links with the LeT, who had undergone training in tribal areas of Pakistan but no investigation could be conducted there. Ziercke also conformed that Germany’s elite commando unit GSG9 would cooperate with its Indian counterpart, the National Security Guard, (NSG) in training of personnel and counter-terrorism efforts. On the investigation of the attack, Ziercke told that Germany would be interested in the outcome of the investigations as three German nationals were killed in the Mumbai carnage, saying, "The Federal Prosecutor-General of Germany has already initiated legal proceedings."
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January - 22 
IANS reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a village guard, identified as Mangala Khilla, at Karkatpali village under Kalimela Police Station area in the Malkangiri District suspecting him to be a Police in
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IANS reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a village guard, identified as Mangala Khilla, at Karkatpali village under Kalimela Police Station area in the Malkangiri District suspecting him to be a Police informer. Two armed Maoists dragged Khilla out of his home and took him to the nearby forest where they shot him dead. A Police official said Khilla was on the Maoists' hit list.
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January - 22 
Manipur Police defused a hand grenade which was wrapped in a newspaper and left by some persons, who identified themselves as Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, inside the campus of Little Master Higher Secondary School at Samurou under Wangoi
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Manipur Police defused a hand grenade which was wrapped in a newspaper and left by some persons, who identified themselves as Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, inside the campus of Little Master Higher Secondary School at Samurou under Wangoi Police Station of Imphal West District on January 22, according to Sangai Express. The report adds that around two months back, a caller identifying himself as a KCP cadre had demanded INR 0.5 million from the headmaster through telephone.
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January - 22 
Maoists blew up a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited mobile tower at Nayakagawn village under Dumaria Police Station of Gaya District during their general shut down call.
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Maoists blew up a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited mobile tower at Nayakagawn village under Dumaria Police Station of Gaya District during their general shut down call.
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January - 22 
NSCN-K announced that its "deputy finance secretary", Heyito Lala, was captured by the NSCN-IM cadres near Walford Colony on January 22.
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NSCN-K announced that its "deputy finance secretary", Heyito Lala, was captured by the NSCN-IM cadres near Walford Colony on January 22.
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January - 22 
On January 22, Security Forces detected and subsequently defused two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the Budhal and Kandi areas of Rajouri District, Daily Excelsior reported. A 15 kg IED was seized from Dasol forests in Budhal area wh
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On January 22, Security Forces detected and subsequently defused two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the Budhal and Kandi areas of Rajouri District, Daily Excelsior reported. A 15 kg IED was seized from Dasol forests in Budhal area while a 10 kg IED was recovered from Badhal in Kandi area. In addition, SFs also recovered six detonators, 75 Pika rounds and 153 AK rounds.
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January - 22 
Police on January 22 recovered 150 kilograms of explosive powder from the Chatra area and arrested one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, reports PTI. Police raided the house of a person, Javed Khan, in Chatra District's Boura
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Police on January 22 recovered 150 kilograms of explosive powder from the Chatra area and arrested one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, reports PTI. Police raided the house of a person, Javed Khan, in Chatra District's Boura village, and seized the explosive powder and arrested him, Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Jha said.
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January - 22 
SFs arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants, identified as Hatem Ali and Fazrul Ali, from Sirajuli area under Dhekiajuli Police Station in the Sonitpur District.
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SFs arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants, identified as Hatem Ali and Fazrul Ali, from Sirajuli area under Dhekiajuli Police Station in the Sonitpur District.
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January - 22 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 22 restructured two of its divisions, the Internal Security (IS) and Police, by assigning more senior officers to look into operational aspects of anti-terror and anti-Maoist efforts, reports The Ti
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 22 restructured two of its divisions, the Internal Security (IS) and Police, by assigning more senior officers to look into operational aspects of anti-terror and anti-Maoist efforts, reports The Times of India. The restructuring was also done in view of creation of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), set up recently to probe terror-related cases across the country, and the proposed expansion of paramilitary forces like the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), National Security Guard (NSG) and Boarder Security Force (BSF). Both the IS and Police wings of the MHA now have two divisions each, headed by joint secretaries. While one division of IS would look into communication monitoring, law and order, internal security schemes and terror outfits, the other would look after issues concerning extradition, prosecution sanction, VIP security, legal matters and arms related matters among others. "The Police division in the ministry, which is the cadre controlling authority of IPS [Indian Police Service] officers, will have two joint secretaries now in view of increased work pressure," Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta said, adding, the NIA too would come under the IS division.
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January - 22 
Times of India quoting the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sources reports that the paramilitary force killed as many as 218 terrorists, including 103 in Jammu and Kashmir, arrested over 2,200 suspected terrorists, and recovered 8,744 kilograms o
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Times of India quoting the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sources reports that the paramilitary force killed as many as 218 terrorists, including 103 in Jammu and Kashmir, arrested over 2,200 suspected terrorists, and recovered 8,744 kilograms of explosives during joint counter-terrorism (CT) operations with State Police forces across the country in 2008. CRPF spokesperson Ajay Chaturvedi said the paramilitary force also lost 67 of its personnel during CT operations. The report adds that though ammonium nitrate and gelatin sticks constitute the maximum of the explosives recovered by the force, the RDX, which is mainly brought by terrorists from across the border, account for over 800 kilograms of the seizures. During 2008, over 66,300 rounds of ammunition and 1,723 arms, including AK series rifles and Chinese pistols, were also seized by the force from Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast and Maoist-affected States. "A maximum of 105 out of 270 encounters took place in Chhattisgarh where 26 Naxalites were killed, 303 apprehended and two surrendered, followed by Jharkhand where 56 encounters took place, 33 Naxalites were killed and 116 apprehended and 16 surrendered," the CRPF spokesperson said.
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January - 23 
A joint team of Army and Police recovered a bomb weighing 10 kilograms and arrested a suspect, Karimullah, from Kacharibasti area in the Darrang District on January 23, according to Assam Tribune.
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A joint team of Army and Police recovered a bomb weighing 10 kilograms and arrested a suspect, Karimullah, from Kacharibasti area in the Darrang District on January 23, according to Assam Tribune.
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January - 23 
All Manipur Working Journalists Union suspended two editors, Wangkhemcha Shyamjai of an afternoon daily Kangleipaki Meira and Saikhom Jugol of a morning daily Meeyam, for having personally issued press identity cards to certain Kangleipak Communist P
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All Manipur Working Journalists Union suspended two editors, Wangkhemcha Shyamjai of an afternoon daily Kangleipaki Meira and Saikhom Jugol of a morning daily Meeyam, for having personally issued press identity cards to certain Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) leaders, who were recently arrested from New Delhi and Bangalore.
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January - 23 
An Assamese couple, identified as Abu Nesa alias Prince and his wife Biwi Nesa, were reportedly shot dead along with four other persons in a exchange of fire by the Taliban militants at a guest house in Kabul on January 23, reports Assam Tribune. Ab
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An Assamese couple, identified as Abu Nesa alias Prince and his wife Biwi Nesa, were reportedly shot dead along with four other persons in a exchange of fire by the Taliban militants at a guest house in Kabul on January 23, reports Assam Tribune. Abu Nesa who hailed from Barika Chuburi area of the Tezpur District in Assam, worked as a faculty of the English Department in the Majar-e-Sharif University in Afghanistan.
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January - 23 
Army personnel recovered two high intensity bombs near Gohpur railway station in the Sonitpur District in the night of January 23, according to Telegraph. “The bombs were probably to be ferried to Guwahati by train,” an unnamed Police Official at Goh
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Army personnel recovered two high intensity bombs near Gohpur railway station in the Sonitpur District in the night of January 23, according to Telegraph. “The bombs were probably to be ferried to Guwahati by train,” an unnamed Police Official at Gohpur Police Station said.
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January - 23 
Guwahati City Police arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Mohammad Dilwar, from Sarabbhati area on January 23, reports Assam Tribune. Police sources added that Mohammad Dilwar is a Bangladeshi national and some Bangla
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Guwahati City Police arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Mohammad Dilwar, from Sarabbhati area on January 23, reports Assam Tribune. Police sources added that Mohammad Dilwar is a Bangladeshi national and some Bangladeshi currency and documents were recovered from his possession.
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January - 23 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres sought safe passage from Siroi in the Ukhrul District to their designated camps, reports Imphal Free Press. Assam Rifles stated that there are three unauthorised NSCN-IM camps in Man
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres sought safe passage from Siroi in the Ukhrul District to their designated camps, reports Imphal Free Press. Assam Rifles stated that there are three unauthorised NSCN-IM camps in Manipur: Bonning in the Senapati District, Ooklong in the Tamenglong District and Phungchong in the Chandel District. According to Sangai Express, these camps, established prior to the 1997 cease-fire agreement with the NSCN-IM, are defined as "camps taken Note of" by the Government.
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January - 23 
On January 23, two arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, identified as Fahim Ansari and Mohammad Salahuddin, were remanded to Police custody till February 5 in connection with the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu.
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On January 23, two arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, identified as Fahim Ansari and Mohammad Salahuddin, were remanded to Police custody till February 5 in connection with the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu.
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January - 23 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Arup Nayak alias Nelo, was arrested by the Security Force (SF) personnel from Borpatra area under Borhat Police Station in the Sivsagar District.
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Arup Nayak alias Nelo, was arrested by the Security Force (SF) personnel from Borpatra area under Borhat Police Station in the Sivsagar District.
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January - 23 
Police detained two suspected LeT operatives, including a Sikh youth, from the Handwara area of Kupwara District and recovered two hand grenades from their possession. Police detained Riaz Ahmad, a resident of Chogal in Handwara, following specific i
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Police detained two suspected LeT operatives, including a Sikh youth, from the Handwara area of Kupwara District and recovered two hand grenades from their possession. Police detained Riaz Ahmad, a resident of Chogal in Handwara, following specific information that he was working with the LeT and was in possession of some arms, ammunition and explosives. Official sources said Riaz revealed, during interrogation, that he had handed over some hand grenades to a Sikh youth, Popinder Singh, who lives in his locality. Singh was later detained for questioning.
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January - 23 
Police in the Doda District shot dead two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including a ‘tehsil commander’, in Batyas forests under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police station and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition fro
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Police in the Doda District shot dead two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including a ‘tehsil commander’, in Batyas forests under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police station and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from their possession, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhat Singh said a Police party was conducting searches in Batyas forests for the last three days after receiving specific information that top HM militants have developed hideouts there. The militants, who had taken shelter in a natural hideout, opened fire on the Police personnel, who retaliated. In the ensuing encounter, the two militants, identified as ‘tehsil commander’ Zahoor Ahmed Khandey alias Basir alias Salman and Sajjad Ahmed, were killed. Zahoor had crossed over to Pakistan in 1995 and returned the next year after arms training. Since 1996, he was operating in parts of Doda and Kishtwar Districts. Sajjad had joined militancy in May 2008 and was working as a close associate of Zahoor. Recoveries made from their possession include two AK-56 rifles, three magazines, 17 rounds, one radio set, one mobile telephone, two hand grenades and a large quantity of ration, incriminating documents etc. With this incident, a total of six commanders of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM outfits have been killed in Doda District during the past couple of months.
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January - 23 
SFs arrested an ULFA cadre, Hareswar Das, from Diajiri in the Kokrajhar District, reports Telegraph. Two hand grenades were recovered from his possession. Based on his confession, Police arrested two more persons, Mohammad Sabjal Ali and Mohammad Kaz
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SFs arrested an ULFA cadre, Hareswar Das, from Diajiri in the Kokrajhar District, reports Telegraph. Two hand grenades were recovered from his possession. Based on his confession, Police arrested two more persons, Mohammad Sabjal Ali and Mohammad Kazia Akhan, from Kauniabhasa in the same district. A handmade pistol and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
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January - 23 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills areas of Meghalaya, according to Nagaland Post.
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills areas of Meghalaya, according to Nagaland Post.
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January - 23 
The three cadres of the ‘Alpha’ and ‘Charlie’ companies of ULFA’s ‘28 battalion’ who had managed to escape from their designated camps in the night of January 23, said oppression and ill-treatment by their leaders, specifically Jiten Dutta, forced th
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The three cadres of the ‘Alpha’ and ‘Charlie’ companies of ULFA’s ‘28 battalion’ who had managed to escape from their designated camps in the night of January 23, said oppression and ill-treatment by their leaders, specifically Jiten Dutta, forced them to desert the pro-talks group, reports Telegraph. The cadres said they had been expelled because they had opposed Dutta’s “autocratic” ways.
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January - 23 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, Himalay Bora alias Arun Baruah, Bolin Moran alias Rinku and Tapan Gogoi alias Kanak alias Kalpa, managed to escape from their designated camps in the night of January 23.While Arun escaped from the
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, Himalay Bora alias Arun Baruah, Bolin Moran alias Rinku and Tapan Gogoi alias Kanak alias Kalpa, managed to escape from their designated camps in the night of January 23.While Arun escaped from the Moran-based camp, Rinku and Kalpa managed to escape from the Kakopathar camp.
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January - 23 
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has served notice to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to show cause as to why it should not be declared as an unlawful association, reports Assam Tribune. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has served notice to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to show cause as to why it should not be declared as an unlawful association, reports Assam Tribune. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal was constituted by the Union Government with Justice S.N. Aggarwal, Judge of Delhi High Court, for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause declaring the NDFB as unlawful association. The report adds that the Union Government had already declared the NDFB as unlawful association under the provision of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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January - 24 
According to Sentinel, four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered by the Security Force (SF) personnel from Dhola weekly market in the Darrang District on January 24. The IEDs weighing eight kilograms were kept in a sack.
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According to Sentinel, four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered by the Security Force (SF) personnel from Dhola weekly market in the Darrang District on January 24. The IEDs weighing eight kilograms were kept in a sack.
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January - 24 
An abducted woman constable, identified as Kiran Usendi, was set free by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Pakhanjoor forest stretch of Kanker District on January 24, reports The Hindu. As reported earlier, she went missing when
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An abducted woman constable, identified as Kiran Usendi, was set free by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Pakhanjoor forest stretch of Kanker District on January 24, reports The Hindu. As reported earlier, she went missing when the Maoists attacked a Police team in which two Policemen were killed on January 14.
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January - 24 
At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by the Police during an encounter in the Bijapur District under Bastar Division on January 24, reports Indian Express. According to Police sources, a huge cache of arms
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At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by the Police during an encounter in the Bijapur District under Bastar Division on January 24, reports Indian Express. According to Police sources, a huge cache of arms and explosives was also recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 24 
Speaking at a seminar on challenges of internal security, the Director-General of the Border Security Force, M. L. Kumawat, said on January 24, “Pune is one of the top targets that Naxals (left-wing extremists) had zeroed on, according to documents s
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Speaking at a seminar on challenges of internal security, the Director-General of the Border Security Force, M. L. Kumawat, said on January 24, “Pune is one of the top targets that Naxals (left-wing extremists) had zeroed on, according to documents seized during recent investigations,” Sakaal Times reported.
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January - 24 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and another injured in a militant attack at Ithai under Kumbi Police Station in the Bishupur District on January 24, reports Imphal Free Press. Later, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) o
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and another injured in a militant attack at Ithai under Kumbi Police Station in the Bishupur District on January 24, reports Imphal Free Press. Later, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 24 
Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants, Sahidur Rahman and Nasiruddin, were arrested by the SF personnel on January 24, reports Sentinel. While Sahidur Rahman was arrested from Sadartilla along the Assam-Bangladesh border, Nas
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Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants, Sahidur Rahman and Nasiruddin, were arrested by the SF personnel on January 24, reports Sentinel. While Sahidur Rahman was arrested from Sadartilla along the Assam-Bangladesh border, Nasiruddin was arrested from Kaliabor in the Nagaon District. According to Police sources, they had links with the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) of Bangladesh.
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January - 24 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, Sheto Awomnai and Vinohoto, were arrested by a combined force of Nagaland Police and India Reserve Battalion in the Dimapur area on January 24, according to Nagaland Page.
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, Sheto Awomnai and Vinohoto, were arrested by a combined force of Nagaland Police and India Reserve Battalion in the Dimapur area on January 24, according to Nagaland Page.
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January - 24 
Two Naxalites (left-wing extremists), identified as Chakradhar Haiburu (junior) and one of his associates Paresh Mahanto, wanted in many crimes, were arrested from the residence of a functionary of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of Ind
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Two Naxalites (left-wing extremists), identified as Chakradhar Haiburu (junior) and one of his associates Paresh Mahanto, wanted in many crimes, were arrested from the residence of a functionary of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti) in capital Bhubaneswar on January 24 by the Jajpur District Police, reports PTI. Haiburu is a close associate of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Anna Reddy.
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January - 24 
Two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were shot dead by Security Force (SF) personnel during an encounter in Handwara area of Kupwara District on January 24, according to Daily Excelsior. "Two militants were killed in a joint operation by Pol
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Two suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were shot dead by Security Force (SF) personnel during an encounter in Handwara area of Kupwara District on January 24, according to Daily Excelsior. "Two militants were killed in a joint operation by Police and Army at Shah Nagri in Handwara," official sources said. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 25 
A Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) cadre, Pankaj Deka, was arrested at an unspecified place under Golokganj Police Station in the Dhubri District on January 25.
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A Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) cadre, Pankaj Deka, was arrested at an unspecified place under Golokganj Police Station in the Dhubri District on January 25.
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A leader of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Committee against Police Atrocities was killed on January 24 while another was abducted in the morning of January 25, a few hours before a meeting of the organization was scheduled a
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A leader of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Committee against Police Atrocities was killed on January 24 while another was abducted in the morning of January 25, a few hours before a meeting of the organization was scheduled at Chakadoba in the afternoon of January 25, reports Times of India. While assailants shot dead Nirmal Sardar at Talpukuria in Belpahari, more than 40 armed assailants abducted Himadri Mahato from his home at Keondishole.
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January - 25 January - 26
A major racket in arms whose clientele included Maoists in Chhattisgarh was neutralised by the West Bengal Police in the evening of January 25. More than 5000 cartridges, locally-made and sophisticated rifles and revolvers, pen-pistols and a bullet-p
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A major racket in arms whose clientele included Maoists in Chhattisgarh was neutralised by the West Bengal Police in the evening of January 25. More than 5000 cartridges, locally-made and sophisticated rifles and revolvers, pen-pistols and a bullet-proof vest were among the items recovered. One of those involved in the racket, Anupam Chowdhury, from whose house the Police seized thousands of bullets and cartridges and several firearms was produced before a court in Barasat in the State’s North 24 Parganas District that remanded him on January 26 to 10 days in Police custody. The reach of the gang members is believed to extend beyond the State’s borders.
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January - 25 
A militant hide out was neutralised and a consignment of arms and explosives recovered by the Security Force (SF) personnel in Dhara Mangot forests under Thanna Mandi Police Station in the Rajouri District on January 25. The recoveries included on
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A militant hide out was neutralised and a consignment of arms and explosives recovered by the Security Force (SF) personnel in Dhara Mangot forests under Thanna Mandi Police Station in the Rajouri District on January 25. The recoveries included one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 90 rounds, one pistol with two magazines and 100 rounds, one I Com set, two Chinese hand grenades and two blankets.
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January - 25 
A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Soraisham Joy alias Dajoy, was arrested by the Security Force (SF) personnel from Sagoltongba Lanshonbi Bazaar under Patsoi Police Station in the Imphal West District on January 25, according to Sa
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A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Soraisham Joy alias Dajoy, was arrested by the Security Force (SF) personnel from Sagoltongba Lanshonbi Bazaar under Patsoi Police Station in the Imphal West District on January 25, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 25 
A suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was arrested by the Police from Chabua in Dibrugarh on January 25.
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A suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was arrested by the Police from Chabua in Dibrugarh on January 25.
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January - 25 
A trader, identified as H. Atovi Yepthomi, was shot dead by suspected militants near a temple at New Market area in Dimapur on January 25, reports Nagaland Post.
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A trader, identified as H. Atovi Yepthomi, was shot dead by suspected militants near a temple at New Market area in Dimapur on January 25, reports Nagaland Post.
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January - 25 
An encounter between suspected militants and a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police occurred at Wabagai Hirang Hill on January 25, reports Imphal Free Press. No arrest or casualty was reported from the encounter site.
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An encounter between suspected militants and a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police occurred at Wabagai Hirang Hill on January 25, reports Imphal Free Press. No arrest or casualty was reported from the encounter site.
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January - 25 
An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered by Security Force (SF) personnel in front of a Public Works Department office at Phulbagan under Sadar Police Station in Dibrugarh on January 25, according to Telegraph. The explosive was kept by sus
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An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered by Security Force (SF) personnel in front of a Public Works Department office at Phulbagan under Sadar Police Station in Dibrugarh on January 25, according to Telegraph. The explosive was kept by suspected militants in a bag lying beside a bicycle in the crowded place.
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January - 25 
An under-ground hide out of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was neutralised by the SF personnel at Wagan near Sher Bibi area close to Jammu-Srinagar National Highway under Banihal tehsil (revenue division) in the Ramban District. A large quantity
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An under-ground hide out of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was neutralised by the SF personnel at Wagan near Sher Bibi area close to Jammu-Srinagar National Highway under Banihal tehsil (revenue division) in the Ramban District. A large quantity of HM literature, LPG cylinders, utensils and other belongings of the militants were recovered from the hide out.
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January - 25 
More than 30 armed Maoists set ablaze four machines of a construction company engaged in road work between Bhanupratappur and Antagarh in the Kanker District. They also abducted the vehicle drivers but released them later.
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More than 30 armed Maoists set ablaze four machines of a construction company engaged in road work between Bhanupratappur and Antagarh in the Kanker District. They also abducted the vehicle drivers but released them later.
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January - 25 
More than 400 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) barged into a vehicle garage of a contractor, K.A. Papachand, and set ablaze 24 vehicles after threatening the workers of dire consequences if they raised any alarm at Kir
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More than 400 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) barged into a vehicle garage of a contractor, K.A. Papachand, and set ablaze 24 vehicles after threatening the workers of dire consequences if they raised any alarm at Kirandul in the Dantewada District on January 25, PTI reported.
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January - 25 
Personnel of the Border Security Force foiled an attempt by a suspected suicide squad of around four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, who were trying to infiltrate into Indian side of the border under Kanachak sector of Jammu District on January 25,
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Personnel of the Border Security Force foiled an attempt by a suspected suicide squad of around four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, who were trying to infiltrate into Indian side of the border under Kanachak sector of Jammu District on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. After an encounter, militants reportedly managed to exfiltrate into Pakistan. "Timing of the infiltration attempt was clearly aimed at making an attempt to disturb Republic Day celebrations in the City tomorrow," sources said.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SF) shot dead an unidentified militant of ‘709 battalion’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Dimakuchi in the Udalguri District in the night of January 25. One 9mm pistol and an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were rec
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Security Forces (SF) shot dead an unidentified militant of ‘709 battalion’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Dimakuchi in the Udalguri District in the night of January 25. One 9mm pistol and an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from his possession.
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January - 25 
Three abducted Policemen, identified as Lakhan Netam, Chandrasekhar Thakur and Ramprakahs Tiwari of Amabeda Police Station, were released by the CPI-Maoist in the Kanker District. The released Policemen said they were abducted when they had gone to S
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Three abducted Policemen, identified as Lakhan Netam, Chandrasekhar Thakur and Ramprakahs Tiwari of Amabeda Police Station, were released by the CPI-Maoist in the Kanker District. The released Policemen said they were abducted when they had gone to Sode village under Amabeda Police Station to make telephone calls to their homes. The extremists also took their mobile handsets and two motor cycles. According to the Police, the Maoists had taken them deep into the forest, tied them to trees and threatened them to quit the Police service.
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January - 25 
Two children, Goutam Oraon and Ravi Oraon, were injured when a low intensity bomb exploded in the Sonapur area of Jalpaiguri District on January 25, reports Statesman.
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Two children, Goutam Oraon and Ravi Oraon, were injured when a low intensity bomb exploded in the Sonapur area of Jalpaiguri District on January 25, reports Statesman.
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January - 25 
Two suspected Pakistani terrorists on their way from Ghaziabad to New Delhi were intercepted and shot dead by a combined force of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) during a pre-dawn encounter in Noida's sector 97 on Jan
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Two suspected Pakistani terrorists on their way from Ghaziabad to New Delhi were intercepted and shot dead by a combined force of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) during a pre-dawn encounter in Noida's sector 97 on January 25 (today) at about 2.15 am, reports NDTV. A constable of the UP ATS was also injured in the encounter. "ATS was following a terrorist module for one and half months. Yesterday, ATS received information that two suspects with AK-47s have been seen in Lal Kuan, Ghaziabad on their way to Delhi," said Brij Lall, Additional Director General of UP Police. Police recovered two AK-47s, two hand grenades and a bag from the vehicle in which two terrorists were traveling. "Two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 120 live bullets, five hand grenades, detonators, nine RDX shells, a Maruti 800 car, Pakistani passports, some documents and Rs 18,000 were recovered from the terrorists," Brij Lall added.
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January - 26 
According to Assam Tribune, a cadre of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Zenga Dimasa, was shot dead by its rival fraction Black Widow (BW) outfit near Digandu under the Doyangmukh police station in the North Cachar Hills Di
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According to Assam Tribune, a cadre of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), identified as ‘lance corporal’ Zenga Dimasa, was shot dead by its rival fraction Black Widow (BW) outfit near Digandu under the Doyangmukh police station in the North Cachar Hills District in the morning of January 26. Another cadre identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Manik Dimasa also got injured during the firing.
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January - 26 
CPI-Maoist attempted to disrupt the Republic Day celebrations in Malkangiri District by felling trees across roads and putting up black flags and posters at some places on January 26. Police sources said that though the District-level function was he
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CPI-Maoist attempted to disrupt the Republic Day celebrations in Malkangiri District by felling trees across roads and putting up black flags and posters at some places on January 26. Police sources said that though the District-level function was held smoothly, celebrations could not take place in some schools in remote areas following a call by the Maoists to observe the day as a ‘black day’. Black flags were put up by the Maoists in areas like Kalimela, Motu, MV-79 and Chitrakonda where banners and posters displayed asking people to keep away from Republic Day celebrations.
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January - 26 
Eight National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Golaghat District, reports Assam Tribune. The ULFA militants were identified as ‘ser
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Eight National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Golaghat District, reports Assam Tribune. The ULFA militants were identified as ‘sergeant major’ Pritam Doley alias Mickel Singh and cadre Polash Jyoti Baruah. The eight NDFB militants were identified as Ajoy Khaklari, Sanjoy Boro, Pabitra Basumatary, Nayan Basumatary, Parimal Khaklari, Arabinda Daimary, Sanjeev Khaklari and Binanda Khaklari. They laid down one .22riffle, one 9-mm pistol and one .32 pistol along with six cartridges with magazines.
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January - 26 
Groups of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres forcefully entered into the premises of the Government administered primary and high schools and unfurled black flags to mark their boycott of official Republic Day (January 26) functions
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Groups of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres forcefully entered into the premises of the Government administered primary and high schools and unfurled black flags to mark their boycott of official Republic Day (January 26) functions in the Pakridayal sub-division of East Champaran District on January 26, The Hindu reported.
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January - 26 
IANS reports that the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hoisted black flags in Palamau, Chatra, Chaibasa and some other parts of the State on Republic Day on January 26.
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IANS reports that the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hoisted black flags in Palamau, Chatra, Chaibasa and some other parts of the State on Republic Day on January 26.
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January - 26 
On January 26, Livemint.com reported that States, including the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence affected Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka do not have a good record in spen
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On January 26, Livemint.com reported that States, including the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence affected Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka do not have a good record in spending money doled out by the Union Government to modernize Police forces. In 2006-07, they spent just a little over half their allotted money. The utilization of this money in 2006-07, also shows a sharp fall from that in 2005-06, though the number of terror attacks actually rose in this period. According to Government data, of the INR 10.6522 billion released to States in 2006-07 under Modernization of Police Forces (MRF), only INR 6.04 billion was spent. In 2005-06, of the INR10.25 billion allotted, just INR 9.8398 billion was spent. The States have also been sliding on the rate of utilization. The percentage of fund utilization was 84.44% in 2000-01, 99.10% in 2001-02 and 98.26% in 2002-03. This decreased to 29.09% in 2003-04, before rising to 54.13% in 2004-05 and 95.99% in 2005-06. It again decreased to 56.70% in 2006-07. In 2006-07, Chhattisgarh spent only INR 85.1 million of the INR 570.6 million allocated, leaving INR 485.5 million unspent. Andhra Pradesh did not spend INR 199 million during the period, while the unspent amount for Jharkhand was INR 158.2 million in 2006-07, Karnataka INR179.9million, Orissa INR 152 million and Uttar Pradesh INR 149.9 million.
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January - 26 
Zee News reported on January 26 that a letter purportedly written by a CPI-Maoist leader Sudarshan alias Sriramulu Srinivas was sent to a Legislator belonging to the Telangana Rashtra Samiti party, T. Harish Rao, asking him to revolt against his part
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Zee News reported on January 26 that a letter purportedly written by a CPI-Maoist leader Sudarshan alias Sriramulu Srinivas was sent to a Legislator belonging to the Telangana Rashtra Samiti party, T. Harish Rao, asking him to revolt against his party chief and maternal uncle K. Chandrasekhar Rao in case the party joined the Grand Alliance of Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-Left. "TDP president Chandrababu Naidu is an agent of the capitalist forces. He is a staunch opponent of Telangana. Both the TDP and the Congress have betrayed the people of the region for decades," Sudarshan reportedly said in the letter. However, Rao has denied any such incident.
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January - 27 
A 14 year-old girl, identified as Ranjali Baglary, was injured in a crossfire between SFs and militants, suspected to be cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), at Ambagaon under Udalguri Police station in the District on January
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A 14 year-old girl, identified as Ranjali Baglary, was injured in a crossfire between SFs and militants, suspected to be cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), at Ambagaon under Udalguri Police station in the District on January 27, reports Telegraph. An Army trooper was also injured in the shootout. The Army managed to arrest one of the militants, identified as William Daimary.
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January - 27 
A joint team of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two suspected militants, identified as Safiur Rahman and Afsar Ali Mullah, along with a bomb weighing about 1.5 kilograms, from Bherberi under Tamarhat Police station in the
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A joint team of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two suspected militants, identified as Safiur Rahman and Afsar Ali Mullah, along with a bomb weighing about 1.5 kilograms, from Bherberi under Tamarhat Police station in the Kokrajhar District, reports Telegraph.
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January - 27 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Kshetrimayum Loken Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Tangjeng on January 27. He confessed during interrogation that he harboured KCP cadres in his residence and h
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Kshetrimayum Loken Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Tangjeng on January 27. He confessed during interrogation that he harboured KCP cadres in his residence and helped in extortion of money from people of Waithou and Tangjeng area under the instruction of a militant belonging to the Lamyanba faction of the KCP, identified as Nanda.
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January - 27 
A suspected cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP was shot dead during another encounter in the Andro-Ngariyan hills area. While three other militants managed to escape, one Colt pistol along with three live rounds was recovered from the p
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A suspected cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP was shot dead during another encounter in the Andro-Ngariyan hills area. While three other militants managed to escape, one Colt pistol along with three live rounds was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 27 
A suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Khundrakpam Bimol, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter along the road from Kakching to Irengband under Kakching Police Station on Ja
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A suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Khundrakpam Bimol, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter along the road from Kakching to Irengband under Kakching Police Station on January 27, according to Sangai Express. While other militants managed to escape, one .36 hand grenade was recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 27 
A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) hideout was neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel in the general area of Andro Khunou. One cell phone, one SIM card, two blankets, two bed sheets, cooking utensils and clothing were recovered from the hi
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A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) hideout was neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel in the general area of Andro Khunou. One cell phone, one SIM card, two blankets, two bed sheets, cooking utensils and clothing were recovered from the hideout.
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January - 27 
A team of the Maharashtra Police that came to capital Kolkata found that a suspect, identified as Mohammed Rafiq, who was arrested in connection with the November 26 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, obtained his driving licence from Hooghly.
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A team of the Maharashtra Police that came to capital Kolkata found that a suspect, identified as Mohammed Rafiq, who was arrested in connection with the November 26 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, obtained his driving licence from Hooghly.
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January - 27 
According to Sentinel, one Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, identified as Buddhajoy Tripura of Wakhirai Roajapara village, surrendered before Additional Superintendent of Police at Thalcherra in the Dhalai District on January 27. He
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According to Sentinel, one Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, identified as Buddhajoy Tripura of Wakhirai Roajapara village, surrendered before Additional Superintendent of Police at Thalcherra in the Dhalai District on January 27. He also deposited one .38 revolver and subscription notices of BNCT.
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January - 27 
An IED of 3.5 kilograms was recovered from a railway track at 459/2 km point between Bhojo and Longpatia railway stations in the night of January 27, reports Assam Tribune.
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An IED of 3.5 kilograms was recovered from a railway track at 459/2 km point between Bhojo and Longpatia railway stations in the night of January 27, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 27 
Another suspected militant was shot dead by Imphal West District Police in a separate encounter at Chongtham Kona under Wangoi Police Station. A 9-mm pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the encounter site.
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Another suspected militant was shot dead by Imphal West District Police in a separate encounter at Chongtham Kona under Wangoi Police Station. A 9-mm pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 27 
Assam Rifles rejected a demand by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to be allowed to move from Siroy in the Ukhrul District to another village and not to a designated camp, reports Telegraph.
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Assam Rifles rejected a demand by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to be allowed to move from Siroy in the Ukhrul District to another village and not to a designated camp, reports Telegraph.
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January - 27 
During an encounter at Bakihara village in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on January 27, one militant was killed, Daily Excelsior reported. At least two militants were suspected to be holed up in the Security Forces (SFs) cordon, the sources s
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During an encounter at Bakihara village in the Handwara area of Kupwara District on January 27, one militant was killed, Daily Excelsior reported. At least two militants were suspected to be holed up in the Security Forces (SFs) cordon, the sources said. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in, they added.
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January - 27 
During another encounter between militants hiding in a village in the Amargarh area of Baramulla District and SFs, one trooper is reported to have sustained injuries. Official sources said a top militant ‘commander’, Abu Hamza, is believed to be amon
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During another encounter between militants hiding in a village in the Amargarh area of Baramulla District and SFs, one trooper is reported to have sustained injuries. Official sources said a top militant ‘commander’, Abu Hamza, is believed to be among the holed up militants in the security forces' cordon. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), Abdul Gani Mir, said that encounters were still in progress at both places and full details of the incidents would be known only after the operation was completed.
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January - 27 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an ‘area commander’ identified as Kamal Kharia, were arrested on January 27 from the jungle area under Palkot Police Station in the Gumla District while they were holding a meeting t
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an ‘area commander’ identified as Kamal Kharia, were arrested on January 27 from the jungle area under Palkot Police Station in the Gumla District while they were holding a meeting to chalk out strategy to ambush a Police party in the District, reports IANS. Police seized two pistols and live cartridges, among other things, from the arrested Maoists.
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January - 27 
More than 200 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed the control room of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) communication tower and asked the employees to vacate it before detonating dynamites at Maigra village in
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More than 200 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed the control room of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) communication tower and asked the employees to vacate it before detonating dynamites at Maigra village in the Gaya District on January 27, The Hindu reported.
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January - 27 
On January 27, Times of India reports that though intensified combing operations are being carried out in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested areas, the rapid movement of senior CPI-Maoist cadres and Communist Party of India-Mar
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On January 27, Times of India reports that though intensified combing operations are being carried out in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested areas, the rapid movement of senior CPI-Maoist cadres and Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (Janashakthi) cadres have upset the Police's plans to completely wipe out the Maoist movement in the Kamareddy division of Nizamabad District. According to Police sources, the recent arrest of a commander of the Kamareddy dalam (squad) of the CPI-ML Janashakti, Cheryala Laxmipathi, and another cadre, Ramesh, has further strengthened the argument that the Maoists are regrouping.
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January - 27 
Police arrested two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Kuldip Minz and Pradeep, from a jungle area under Basia Police Station. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and Maoist literature from their possession.
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Police arrested two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Kuldip Minz and Pradeep, from a jungle area under Basia Police Station. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and Maoist literature from their possession.
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January - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) at Langlakso under the Howraghat police station in the Karbi Anglong District on January 27, reports Sentinel. According to police, 12 KLNLF mili
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) at Langlakso under the Howraghat police station in the Karbi Anglong District on January 27, reports Sentinel. According to police, 12 KLNLF militants managed to escape before the SF personnel reached the camp. Some clothes, shoes and cooking materials were recovered from the camp.
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January - 27 
SFs arrested an NDFB cadre, Promode Boro, and an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadre, Bikash Purthy, from different places in Udalguri District.
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SFs arrested an NDFB cadre, Promode Boro, and an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadre, Bikash Purthy, from different places in Udalguri District.
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January - 27 
Telegraph reports that the East Singhbhum Police have chosen street plays to sensitise people about Naxalite (left-wing extremist) activity. ‘Bhatke Rahi’, a 45-minute play, was staged by artistes from New Delhi, at Ghatshila sub-division.
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Telegraph reports that the East Singhbhum Police have chosen street plays to sensitise people about Naxalite (left-wing extremist) activity. ‘Bhatke Rahi’, a 45-minute play, was staged by artistes from New Delhi, at Ghatshila sub-division.
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January - 27 
Telegraph reports that the pro-talks group of the ULFA, under the leadership of Jiten Dutta, accused the Indian Army of trying to derail the peace process by luring its cadres away from the designated camps to surrender. Sources said the pro-peace ca
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Telegraph reports that the pro-talks group of the ULFA, under the leadership of Jiten Dutta, accused the Indian Army of trying to derail the peace process by luring its cadres away from the designated camps to surrender. Sources said the pro-peace cadres, who managed to escape from the designated camps, have either taken shelter with the army or have returned to the jungles to rejoin the outfit, dealing a severe blow to the peaceniks in their mission to bring permanent peace to the state. “We have definite information that some cadres, including those who had fled with weapons from our designated camps, are with the army and are likely to surrender in the days to come,” Jiten Dutta added further. However, the Army rejected the allegations. The General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of the Dinjan-based Second Mountain Division, Major General Jatinder Singh said: “These are all loose talk and the army never gets entangled in such issues.”
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January - 27 
The Hindu reports that five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on January 27 during a joint combing operation by a team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Orissa State Armed Police at Srirampur villag
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The Hindu reports that five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on January 27 during a joint combing operation by a team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Orissa State Armed Police at Srirampur village in the Rayagada District. The Maoists, believed to be from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, were identified as Kudingi Ganapathi, P. Venkataraman, P. Chiranjivi, P. Gouri and Beda Chalapati. They were wanted in connection with a number of offences, including a landmine blast, at Gunupur area of Rayagada District in 2002 in which six CRPF personnel were killed, the Police said.
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January - 27 
Times of India reports that Police of a State in north India warned in December 2008 that RDX were smuggled into the country as part of a cement consignment from Pakistan to target an oil refinery.
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Times of India reports that Police of a State in north India warned in December 2008 that RDX were smuggled into the country as part of a cement consignment from Pakistan to target an oil refinery.
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January - 28 
A 32-year old youth, Leishangthem Jiten, who had gone on the trail of an abducted person was shot at and wounded by suspected militants, according to Sangai Express. Police said that a cook in Imphal West District Police Control, identified as K. Chi
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A 32-year old youth, Leishangthem Jiten, who had gone on the trail of an abducted person was shot at and wounded by suspected militants, according to Sangai Express. Police said that a cook in Imphal West District Police Control, identified as K. Chinglen, had been abducted by unidentified militants from the venue of a Thabal Chongba (local folk dance) programme held at Sairem Khul on January 27. When Chinglen’s elder brother Loyangamba and Jiten had gone on his trail, Jiten was confined and later assaulted by the militants at Tairenpokpi Yangbi Lok Machin.
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January - 28 
A cadre of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Amzad Khan, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangkhem area under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 28.
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A cadre of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Amzad Khan, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangkhem area under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 28.
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January - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kasipoina Ravi alias Sagar, was killed while five others managed to escape following an encounter during the combing operation launched by the Police at Kodishala forest area of Tadv
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kasipoina Ravi alias Sagar, was killed while five others managed to escape following an encounter during the combing operation launched by the Police at Kodishala forest area of Tadvain mandal (administrative unit) in the Warangal District in the night of January 28, The Hindu reported. The slain Maoist was a native of Devannapeta village of Hasanparthy mandal and was also a member of Khammam-Karimnagar District committee of the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 28 
A militant of the Zou People Council outfit was shot dead by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel in Sajor area under Sajik Tampak Block in the Chakpikarong Police Station of Chandel District on January 28. One 9- mm pistol and four live rounds of ammunit
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A militant of the Zou People Council outfit was shot dead by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel in Sajor area under Sajik Tampak Block in the Chakpikarong Police Station of Chandel District on January 28. One 9- mm pistol and four live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 28 
A passenger vehicle was hijacked from Lamshang Maning Haorang Sabal and was later set ablaze by suspected militants at Lamdong Chingin.
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A passenger vehicle was hijacked from Lamshang Maning Haorang Sabal and was later set ablaze by suspected militants at Lamdong Chingin.
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January - 28 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police at the bank of Imphal River at Khuman Lampak under Imphal Police Station on January 28, reports Imphal Free Press. A license in the name of a person, Th. Haridas, INR 20 and a hand
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police at the bank of Imphal River at Khuman Lampak under Imphal Police Station on January 28, reports Imphal Free Press. A license in the name of a person, Th. Haridas, INR 20 and a hand grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 28 
An encounter took place between the SFs and militants in the Ayatmullah area of Bandipora District in the morning of January 28. Two unidentified militants and a trooper were killed in the exchange of fire between the two sides. The SFs had moved to
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An encounter took place between the SFs and militants in the Ayatmullah area of Bandipora District in the morning of January 28. Two unidentified militants and a trooper were killed in the exchange of fire between the two sides. The SFs had moved to the village following specific information about presence of militants in the house of one Abdul Aziz Lone at Lone Mohalla locality of the village. The operation was continuing till last reports came in as the SFs apprehend that there might be more militants hiding in the area.
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January - 28 
Assam Tribune quoting an unnamed security official reports that the Indian militant outfits operating from Bangladesh were exploring ways to shift their bases from Bangladesh to Myanmar and even China after the change of regime in the neighbouring co
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Assam Tribune quoting an unnamed security official reports that the Indian militant outfits operating from Bangladesh were exploring ways to shift their bases from Bangladesh to Myanmar and even China after the change of regime in the neighbouring country. “While so far there is no concrete evidence available regarding Bangladesh’s crackdown on camps of Indian insurgent groups, but there is definitely discomfort among the North East outfits having camps in the neighbouring country,” the official added.
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January - 28 
Four militants, including two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ and two Army personnel, were killed in three separate encounters in the Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora Districts of North Kashmir on January 28, Daily Excelsior reported. LeT ‘comm
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Four militants, including two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ and two Army personnel, were killed in three separate encounters in the Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora Districts of North Kashmir on January 28, Daily Excelsior reported. LeT ‘commander’ Abu Hamza was killed in a 16-hour gun-battle in the Amargarh area of Sopore town in Baramulla District. Official sources said Hamza was holed up inside the house of one Akbar Lone since the evening of January 27 when the area was cordoned off by the Security Forces (SFs) following specific information about his presence in the village. One soldier, identified as Sohan Lal Sharma of the Rashtriya Rifles (52nd Battalion), was also killed in the encounter and another soldier was injured in the initial firing by the slain militant. One AK 47 rifle and four AK magazines were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 28 
In a separate encounter, another Lashkar ‘commander’ Abu Abdul Rehman was killed by the SFs in the Bakihara area of Handwara in Kupwara District. Four SF personnel were wounded in the encounter. Sources said the operation was still in progress.
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In a separate encounter, another Lashkar ‘commander’ Abu Abdul Rehman was killed by the SFs in the Bakihara area of Handwara in Kupwara District. Four SF personnel were wounded in the encounter. Sources said the operation was still in progress.
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January - 28 
In another incident, the AR personnel arrested, one United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, identified as Mairang Them Kala Chand alias Dinesh, in general area of Nongren under Lamlai Police Station on January 28.
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In another incident, the AR personnel arrested, one United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, identified as Mairang Them Kala Chand alias Dinesh, in general area of Nongren under Lamlai Police Station on January 28.
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January - 28 
Manipur Cabinet decided to file legal suits against the five school principals who reportedly dissuaded their students from participating in the Republic Day parade on January 26, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Manipur Cabinet decided to file legal suits against the five school principals who reportedly dissuaded their students from participating in the Republic Day parade on January 26, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 28 
One woman was killed and three other persons, including a 3-year old girl, were wounded when unidentified militants opened fire at a public gathering in a community hall of Tollen village in the Churachandpur District on January 28, according to Sang
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One woman was killed and three other persons, including a 3-year old girl, were wounded when unidentified militants opened fire at a public gathering in a community hall of Tollen village in the Churachandpur District on January 28, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 28 
Over 4,500 kilograms of marijuana worth nearly INR 10 million and INR 46,000 were recovered from three people during a search operation conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the Maoist infested Khammam District on January 28, PTI
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Over 4,500 kilograms of marijuana worth nearly INR 10 million and INR 46,000 were recovered from three people during a search operation conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the Maoist infested Khammam District on January 28, PTI reported.
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January - 28 
SFs in Jorhat and Lakhimpur districts have called for commando back-up as they got ready for an operation against a group of 40 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, holed up in one of the chaporis (sandbars) of Majuli Island on January 2
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SFs in Jorhat and Lakhimpur districts have called for commando back-up as they got ready for an operation against a group of 40 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, holed up in one of the chaporis (sandbars) of Majuli Island on January 28, reports Telegraph. The group is led by Rajib Das, the Majuli unit commander of the outfit.
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January - 28 
State Cabinet decided to rename the already recruited Special Police Officers (SPOs) as Village Defence Force (VDF) and to raise 1350 more over and above 300 SPOs from Heirok in the next recruitment drive.
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State Cabinet decided to rename the already recruited Special Police Officers (SPOs) as Village Defence Force (VDF) and to raise 1350 more over and above 300 SPOs from Heirok in the next recruitment drive.
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January - 28 
The Dimapur District Police on January 28 recovered the dead body of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Amor Basumatari, from Pawan Pukhuri area, according to Nagaland Post. Amor Basumatari belonged to Dhupiguri area at Sarapathar
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The Dimapur District Police on January 28 recovered the dead body of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Amor Basumatari, from Pawan Pukhuri area, according to Nagaland Post. Amor Basumatari belonged to Dhupiguri area at Sarapathar of Golaghat District in Assam.
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January - 28 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 28 said that its objective is to open a camp at Siroy in the Ukhrul District.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 28 said that its objective is to open a camp at Siroy in the Ukhrul District.
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January - 28 
Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, including a woman activist, surrendered before the Police at Bhanderima near the Tripura-Mizoram border in the North Tripura District on January 28, according to Sentinel. According to Poli
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Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, including a woman activist, surrendered before the Police at Bhanderima near the Tripura-Mizoram border in the North Tripura District on January 28, according to Sentinel. According to Police sources, the surrendered militants were identified as Samendra Reang, Pranab Halam and his wife Jaranika Tripura. However, they didn’t deposit any weapon.
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January - 28 
Two KLNLF cadres, identified as Surendra Tokbi and Kalam Sing Kro, were arrested by the SFs from Centre Bazaar in the same District. Tokbi is also a ruling Congress party member. An identity card issued by the Karbi Anglong District Congress Committe
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Two KLNLF cadres, identified as Surendra Tokbi and Kalam Sing Kro, were arrested by the SFs from Centre Bazaar in the same District. Tokbi is also a ruling Congress party member. An identity card issued by the Karbi Anglong District Congress Committee was recovered from his possession.
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January - 29 
A bomb weighing 2.3 kilograms, was recovered from a forest on the bank of the Pasnoi River at Orang in the Udalguri District, reports Telegraph.
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A bomb weighing 2.3 kilograms, was recovered from a forest on the bank of the Pasnoi River at Orang in the Udalguri District, reports Telegraph.
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January - 29 
According to Asian Age, Pramod Muttalik, the founder of Hindu vigilante group Sri Ram Sene, who is currently in the custody of the Mangalore Police, could be interrogated by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for his possible and alleged invo
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According to Asian Age, Pramod Muttalik, the founder of Hindu vigilante group Sri Ram Sene, who is currently in the custody of the Mangalore Police, could be interrogated by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for his possible and alleged involvement in the September 30, 2008 Malegaon blast. A three-member ATS team was dispatched to question Pramod Muthalik in Mangalore, where he was produced in a court on January 29. "We have sent a team of officials to Mangalore to interrogate Mr Muttallik. It is likely that he is known to some of the key accused in the Malegaon blast including Lt. Col. Purohit, who he met in Pune. Mr Muttalik has reportedly also condoned the role of Sadhvi Pragya in the blast. We would like to know if he is in any way involved in the blast. So far we have not got any fresh leads," an unnamed senior Maharashtra ATS officer told Asian Age.
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January - 29 
AR personnel arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Kshetri Mayum Pinoy Singh, in the general area of Porompat on January 29, reports Imphal Free Press.
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AR personnel arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Kshetri Mayum Pinoy Singh, in the general area of Porompat on January 29, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 29 
Army personnel detected an Improvised Explosive Device in the Shopian District town in south Kashmir.
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Army personnel detected an Improvised Explosive Device in the Shopian District town in south Kashmir.
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January - 29 
India Express reports that four days after the massive arms recovery in Kolkata’s northern outskirts of Baguihati, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) personnel on January 29 recovered a cache of bullets, mostly of foreign make, from the hous
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India Express reports that four days after the massive arms recovery in Kolkata’s northern outskirts of Baguihati, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) personnel on January 29 recovered a cache of bullets, mostly of foreign make, from the house of suspected kingpin of the arms racket Nemai Das. The Deputy Inspector General (Special Operations Group), CID, Siddhinath Gupta said 300 rounds of bullets were recovered from the cistern of the toilet of Das’s house at Rajarhat. Das is, however, absconding.
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January - 29 
Manipur Government submitted a written missive to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram categorically stating that there can be no question of any designated camp of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak -
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Manipur Government submitted a written missive to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram categorically stating that there can be no question of any designated camp of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak -Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Manipur. The minutes of the missive was drafted after the meeting of the Unified Command, which was held on January 29.
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January - 29 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) declared that it has imposed a temporary ‘ban’ on all gas agents for allegedly duping the consumers as well as for not heeding to the outfit’s call to talk over the issue, according to Sangai Expres
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) declared that it has imposed a temporary ‘ban’ on all gas agents for allegedly duping the consumers as well as for not heeding to the outfit’s call to talk over the issue, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 29 
Quoting Army sources, The Hindu reports that the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami - Bangladesh (HuJI) is planning to set up camps in strategic areas of lower Assam. Documents recovered from three HuJI cadres, who were arrested during seizure of fake currenc
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Quoting Army sources, The Hindu reports that the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami - Bangladesh (HuJI) is planning to set up camps in strategic areas of lower Assam. Documents recovered from three HuJI cadres, who were arrested during seizure of fake currency in the Barpeta District in the night of January 29, revealed the outfit's plan to set up bases in strategic areas of lower Assam for subversive activities, the sources added.
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January - 29 
Security Forces on January 29 arrested two over-ground workers (OGW) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during an operation in the Pulwama District, Daily Excelsior reported. A police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "A joint party of Pulwama Poli
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Security Forces on January 29 arrested two over-ground workers (OGW) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during an operation in the Pulwama District, Daily Excelsior reported. A police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "A joint party of Pulwama Police, 55 Rashtriya Rifles and 182 Bn CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] apprehended two OGWs of Hizbul Mujahideen at bus stand in Pulwama district town." He said the duo have been identified as Abdul Qayoom Rah and Mohammad Maqbool Dar. One Pistol, four rounds and one grenade were recovered from their possession.
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January - 29 
Separately, a cadre of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Safir alias Ibungo, was arrested by the AR under Yairipok Police Station limits.
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Separately, a cadre of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Safir alias Ibungo, was arrested by the AR under Yairipok Police Station limits.
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January - 29 
The Assam Rifles (AR) personnel arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Puthem Khelen Singh, and a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Puthem Amuchou Singh alias Saratchandra, during a search operation at Andro Bazaar under Yairipok
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The Assam Rifles (AR) personnel arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Puthem Khelen Singh, and a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Puthem Amuchou Singh alias Saratchandra, during a search operation at Andro Bazaar under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District on January 29, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 29 
The chief of Badgaon village, identified as Lakhmaram Gaode, was abducted and later killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as they suspected him of being a Police informer in the Kanker District on January 29, The Hindu
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The chief of Badgaon village, identified as Lakhmaram Gaode, was abducted and later killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as they suspected him of being a Police informer in the Kanker District on January 29, The Hindu reported. Gaode, who was abducted on January 26, was found dead near Bhanupratappur Road, about seven kilometres from Badgaon.
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January - 29 
The dead body of a Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre, Khailun, was recovered from a paddy field located in between Keibi Kumuda and Taretkhul under Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East District.
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The dead body of a Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre, Khailun, was recovered from a paddy field located in between Keibi Kumuda and Taretkhul under Lamlai Police Station in the Imphal East District.
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January - 29 
The Jaintia Hills District Police arrested a suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Ramesh Maitie, from Dawki under Jowai Police Station on January 29, according to Shillong Times.
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The Jaintia Hills District Police arrested a suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Ramesh Maitie, from Dawki under Jowai Police Station on January 29, according to Shillong Times.
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January - 29 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by the Security Force (SF) personnel near Iron Bridge at Kukidolong, according to Nagaland Page. 50 rounds of ammunition of .303 rifle and uniforms were recovered f
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by the Security Force (SF) personnel near Iron Bridge at Kukidolong, according to Nagaland Page. 50 rounds of ammunition of .303 rifle and uniforms were recovered from their possession. Later, the same troops arrested four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres when they were moving from Kohima to Dimapur in a vehicle. Three 9-mm pistol and 32 live rounds and four cell phones were recovered from their possession.
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January - 29 
Two Police personnel and one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant were killed in an encounter in the Sivasagar District in the afternoon of January 29, reports Assam Tribune. According to Police sources, the encounter took place at Bengena
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Two Police personnel and one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant were killed in an encounter in the Sivasagar District in the afternoon of January 29, reports Assam Tribune. According to Police sources, the encounter took place at Bengenabari area under Sonari Police station when a joint patrol party of the Police and Army was attacked by the ULFA militants. Assistant Sub-Inspector Bhim Prasad Upadhaya and Constable Debojit Borgohain were killed on the spot, while the ULFA militant killed, is yet to be identified.
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January - 29 
Two suspected Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) militants, identified as Rafique Ali and Mohammad Ali, were arrested by the Security Forces from Borgaon of Tezpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Two suspected Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) militants, identified as Rafique Ali and Mohammad Ali, were arrested by the Security Forces from Borgaon of Tezpur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 30 
A combined team of the Dimapur District Police and India Reserve Battalion personnel arrested three persons during a search operation at Army Supply Road in the Signal Bosti area and recovered one locally made.22 pistol along with magazine from their
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A combined team of the Dimapur District Police and India Reserve Battalion personnel arrested three persons during a search operation at Army Supply Road in the Signal Bosti area and recovered one locally made.22 pistol along with magazine from their possession in the evening of January 30, according to Nagaland Post. They were identified as Hoito Sema, Liakimong Yim and Taka Wati. They were arrested, when they were travelling in a vehicle along with the pistol. Police said that the locally made pistol, meant for sale, was brought by Liakimong Yim from Noklak under Tuensang District and was later handed over to Hoito Sema after reaching Dimapur.
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January - 30 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ratan Roy, was arrested by the Police from Mansai under Baksirhat Police Station in the Cooch Behar District on January 30, Times of India reported. He was a key organiser and instru
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ratan Roy, was arrested by the Police from Mansai under Baksirhat Police Station in the Cooch Behar District on January 30, Times of India reported. He was a key organiser and instrumental in spreading bases of the outfit in the State. "He is a prize catch for us. Roy is the biggest Maoist leader in North Bengal," said Zulfiquar Hassan, Special Inspector General of Police in Jalpaiguri. Police recovered several incriminating documents from Roy, who was living in Mansai in the guise of a person named as Saidul. Sources said he had taken arms training at a Maoist camp in Chhattisgarh in 2006-07. Telegraph added that Ratan was also involved in several incidents of violence in West Bengal and Jharkhand. "Ratan used to operate as Prakash in Nadia and Birbhum and he was known as Bangtu in Siliguri. Recently he had started recruiting youths under the name of Saidul and was working among the Rajbangshis in Cooch Behar and adjoining Assam in an effort to indoctrinate them. This youth had his hand in several landmine blasts in Jharkhand," said the Cooch Behar Superintendent of Police, Devendra Prakash Singh.
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January - 30 
According to Times of India, the Maharashtra Government on January 30 rejected Pakistan's claim that the lone captured Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, is dead. The Additional Chief Secretary Chitkala Zutshi said
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According to Times of India, the Maharashtra Government on January 30 rejected Pakistan's claim that the lone captured Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, is dead. The Additional Chief Secretary Chitkala Zutshi said: "Kasab is very much alive and in custody of Mumbai Police." Officials in the State Government said Pakistan was making such statements to divert attention from the main issue. Mumbai Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor told Times of India that "Kasab is safe and sound with us." An unnamed Crime Branch officer pointed out that the Mumbai Police could provide a Compact Disc of Kasab to Pakistan. "Police officers and investigators from some countries have seen Kasab. It is an utter lie that he is dead," the officer added.
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January - 30 
On January 30, a preliminary chargesheet was filed at a court in Kandhamal in the case relating to the killing of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, Swami Laxmananda Saraswati, Telegraph reported. In the chargesheet, the Criminal Investigation D
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On January 30, a preliminary chargesheet was filed at a court in Kandhamal in the case relating to the killing of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, Swami Laxmananda Saraswati, Telegraph reported. In the chargesheet, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) reiterated its claim that a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were involved in the murder. According to the chargesheet, a group of assailants, armed with AK-47 and INSAS rifles, attacked the Jalespeta ashram (hermitage) during Janmasthami (a Hindu festival) celebrations on August 23, 2008, and shot dead the 82-year-old monk. They also killed Kishore Baba (45), Amritananda Baba (62), Mata Bhaktimayee (40), all of them ashram inmates, and Puranjan Ganthi (28), brother of one of the girl inmates of the tribal residential school. However, the conspiracy to kill Swami had been hatched in December 2007, said CID sources. "We are looking for 150 more people. Investigations will continue and we may file a final chargesheet," said a senior CID official. Superintendent of Police of the Crime Branch, Yatindra Koyal, said that the Maoist hand was clear from the evidence. He said: "This is a preliminary chargesheet. The case is open. More facts will come out in the course of further investigation and trials."
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January - 30 
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempt by a group of about 11 All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants to infiltrate by arresting the leader of the intruding group, Amrit Debbarma, at Boro Bakhai area in the West District in the night of J
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The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempt by a group of about 11 All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants to infiltrate by arresting the leader of the intruding group, Amrit Debbarma, at Boro Bakhai area in the West District in the night of January 30, reports Tripuratimes. Later the arrested militant was handed over to Champahawoa Police. The other militants, however, managed to escape.
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January - 30 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel during an encounter in the general area of Laibi under Tengnoupal Police Station in the Chandel District on January 30, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol loaded with
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel during an encounter in the general area of Laibi under Tengnoupal Police Station in the Chandel District on January 30, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol loaded with two rounds of ammunition, one 7.65-mm Italian made pistol with magazine loaded with four rounds, three FCC of 7.65-mm, four Chinese hand grenades, two personal diaries and some Indian currencies were recovered from possession of the slain militants.
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January - 31 
Daily Excelsior reports that a woman, Shah Bano Begum, who was earlier gang raped by four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, caught hold one of them inside Bhaderwah Police Station in the Doda District during identification parade and assaulted him, r
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Daily Excelsior reports that a woman, Shah Bano Begum, who was earlier gang raped by four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, caught hold one of them inside Bhaderwah Police Station in the Doda District during identification parade and assaulted him, resulting in the intervention of Police Officials on January 31. The woman reportedly forced Police to register a rape case against four LeT militants including the arrested one, Imtiyaz Ahmed, a resident of Nalthi are in Bhaderwah. Three others were identified as Ashiq Hussain alias Abu Umair, a LeT ‘area commander’, Mohammed Ashraf alias Abu Jehadi and Mudassar Hussain alias Abu Furqan, residents of Dhandi and Chakka villages of Bhaderwah.
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January - 31 
Four villagers were shot dead by suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) on January 31 in Chalgi village of Khuti District, reports IANS. “The killing seems to be the outcome of an internal rivalry,” Khuti Superintendent of
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Four villagers were shot dead by suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) on January 31 in Chalgi village of Khuti District, reports IANS. “The killing seems to be the outcome of an internal rivalry,” Khuti Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar told IANS by telephone.
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January - 31 
The AR in a press release stated that it gave adequate opportunities to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres to vacate Siroy village in the Ukhrul District, despite their belligerent stance to continue keeping their
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The AR in a press release stated that it gave adequate opportunities to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres to vacate Siroy village in the Ukhrul District, despite their belligerent stance to continue keeping their armed cadres in that area, reports Imphal Free Press.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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